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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
4
A city ordinance bans tying horses to trees or structures on streets with fines from one to ten dollars. Citizens recall a long standing practice and debate the letter versus spirit of enforcement, noting power lines and tree care by the Electric Light Company.
A gasoline tank used for lighting in a basement at 13 North Holliday Street Baltimore exploded about 2 PM yesterday. Firemen contained the blaze with minor damage after an alarm from Holliday and Fayette Streets. A Bellevue Quarry cave opening was reopened. a 350 foot passage was found and a man fell ten feet through a thin rock crust.
Theo Conner of Harper's Ferry buys German Smith's bay mare and runabout for 350 dollars as is. He says the mare can do a turn in three minutes and believes it a splendid bargain. William Evans allies with the bake shop at C. E. Taylor Co. He is an embryo baker, with Foreman Ebersole predicting a future advancement.
Mr. J. W. Cope of New Waterford Ohio representing J. W. Cope & Son is at Hotel Evans to buy fruit. His business in the area includes purchasing several apple orchards.
Island Park scenes and town residents noted on a warm late July day. Visits include Mr Hugh Perry, Mr and Mrs Herbert Hiner, Miss Laura Essenger of Baltimore, Miss Virginia Kitchen and several local groups gathering at the Shenandoah and Water streets. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces ten dollar Pan American excursions with other rail lines. Weather forecast from Government Weather Report predicts moderate temperatures for Thursday and Friday.
Prosecuting Attorney R E Byrd has ordered a special grand jury to investigate alleged illicit liquor sales in Back Creek district Frederick county. Witnesses will testify against T F Sager of Cold Stream who is said to sell liquor without a local option license despite holding a United States retail dealer's license.
Grace Forney and Mary Carismore hosted a moon light picnic last night at Rouss Springs for a circle of friends. The event featured a relaxed outdoor gathering with neighbors enjoying the night.
Foot surgery performed on Miss Page Gold of Gerardstown, a near relative of Circuit Clerk P. H. Gold, with the operation completed and the patient reported in satisfactory condition.
Prof. Mont Lovett president of the Universalist Club announces the third annual picnic at Spout Springs to be held next Tuesday. The notice mentions fall term starts September 2 at Central Commercial College Cumberland Md or Winchester Va. The Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 80 Cock, led by Captain J P Happox.
Prospectors persist in Western Frederick as firms crowd the field searching for mineral deposits. The mining effort remains active with multiple companies represented in the area.
Auctioneer E L Hodgson sold the Clevenger farm before the Court House. The 379 acre property was bought by James Cleven ger at 1.75 dollars per acre.
The Star-Tus Job Office advertises to execute any description of work for Jon Worx and invites quotes on the order of customers. Located at 17 19 East Water St, the notice stresses ready pricing for large orders.
Wanted. Wrought and cast scrap iron at Snapp's Foundry and Machine are paid at the highest cash price. Local buyers offer steady value and prompt settlement for available material.
Local classified fragment requests cows for purchase with unclear details and scattered letters. No complete names, locations, or contact information readable.
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