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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1902

Page

4

Miss Water Becomes Teacher At John Kerr Schools

The Handley Board of Trustees offered Mesmer property for a new Handley Library site to add a room for another department. Funds were insufficient, prompting debate on expansion while Maj. Conrad moved to elect a teacher. Five applicants were considered and Miss Nannie Walter won with 7 votes to 5 for Miss Ella Gibson.

Handley Board of Trustees Mesmer W. S. Love Maj. Conrad Nannie Walter Ella Gibson Annie Darlington Henrietta Price Mary Markell Ella Ella Gibson Walter John Kerr

Stephens City Happenings Yard party aims to remodel parsonage

In Sternexs Crry Virginia on August 21 to 23 the Ladies of the M E Church plan a yard party on the Mulberry street lawn of Mr Robert Lemley to raise funds for remodeling the M E Parsonage.

Evening Star Sternexs Pennsylvania New Jersey Annie Samsell Baltimore M. L. Robertson Buena Vista Our City Berryville May Minnick Chambersburg

Misses Sherrard House Guests From Several States

Guests at the Misses Sherrard on Amherst street include Mrs. Henry Buist of Charleston South Carolina Mrs. G P Screven and daughter of Savannah Georgia Mrs. George Dame and daughter of Baltimore Maryland Mr and Mrs Robinson of Culpeper Virginia Mrs Gen Henry Douglass of New York Mrs Nightingale of Savannah Georgia Miss Henkle of Baltimore Maryland Mr Robert M Kennedy of Madison South Carolina and Mr RB Boyl of Charleston South Carolina Mailer made suits ten dollars and up at Griffithssee.

Misses Sherrard Amherst Street Henry Buist Charleston 8. C G. P. Screven Savannah George Dame Baltimore Robinson Culpeper Henry Douglass N. Y Nightingale Henkle Baltic Robert M. Kennedy

Bargain Ads and Local Notices From Leesburg Area

Personal mentions include shopping deals at Horsey & Atwell's and Schneiders Grocery, with promos on fire-proof stoneware and sewing machines. Mentions of travel to Summit Point, Island Park picnics on August 14, and various visitors staying with Mrs Heddie Clagett in Leesburg.

Lake View Notes Ask for Fruit Strings and Wax

Lake View notices request fruit can strings and sealing wax from tf Miller Supply Co. The Star column lists local visits and events, including guests at homes, church notices, and a Red Bud Church yard party thank you. Upcoming Epworth Leagues union meeting is set for August 22 at Burnt Factory Church.

Tf Miller Supply Co Evening Star Lake View John Kelley McDonald Kelley Strasburg Miss Lamp Winchester Mamie Langley Red Bud Lawn Fisher Philadelphia Swimley Raymond Duvall Washington Silent Mill R. F. Duval Westchester Eva Hodgson Mabel Knight Francis Ritter Alice Newcome Nellie Wright Spring Mills Jas. H. Steward J. D. Wright Anna Lulu Benner Thos. Fairrnsworth Summit Point Epworth League Red Bud Church The Star Epworth Brucetown M. E. Church South Burnt Factory Church

Fine Model Locomotive Attracts Crowds In City

Mr Harry Waller presented a life like wooden locomotive model with bridge engine and track carved by Harry Shafer a crippled friend. The model features air brakes and reverse mechanism and appears ready to run drawing strong public interest.

Harry Waller Waller Harry Shafer

Thanks for kindness after loss of Virginia Mae Warnock

A notice from Dr and Mrs J L Warnock and Frazee & Friend expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the death and funeral of their daughter Virginia Mae. They note heartfelt service and floral tributes aiding their grief and mention Frazee & Friend closing their local merry-go-round business on the lot beside the Lewis Jones Knitting Factory this morning.

Virginia Mae J. L. Warnock Messrs. Frazee & Friend Lewis Jones Knitting Factory Knitting Factory Lawn Kent Street Frazee & Friend

Local Farmer Purchases West Virginia Cattle for Fattening

Mr. J. J. Evans buys a fine drove of cattle from West Virginia and places them on his farm near town for fattening.

J. J. Evans West Virginia

Court orders master commissioner in Bucher land case

Extract from a 1902 circuit decree directs Robert Worsley to ascertain real estate value rental income liens and tax liens on James A Bucher property. Before execution the commissioner must publish four consecutive weekly notices in the Winchester Times.

Circuit Court Lederick County Virginia George W. Oyler Jacobs, Haldeman Winchester Frederick County Senseney Road Cyrus Leidig Jerome Yingling Christian Baptist Church South Market Street Isaac Ferrell James E. Bucher Robert Worsley James A. Bucher

Red Bud Mills Sold to Hoffmans at Lake View

Messrs H H Hoff man and W T Hoffman purchase Red Bud Woolen Mills at Lake View from Charles Hoffman of Charlottesville Virginia. They are putting the mill in running order quickly. Price not disclosed.

Messrs H. H W. T. Hoffman Lake View Here Charles Hoffman Charlottesville Messrs. Hoffman Cts

Regular Communication of Hiram Lodge No 21 Masons

Hiram Lodge No 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons announces a regular communication via web platform. Members are advised to attend or participate as details appear in the lodge circular.

Hiram Lodge

Horsey and Atwell Ad Promises Notable Deals on Fourth Page

The fourth page advertises Horsey and Atwell with a bold sales pitch. It highlights bargains, wide selections, and special pricing aimed at drawing customers to their shop.

Horsey & Atwell

Last Week of Big Sale at Valley Female College

Private sale lasts three weeks at Valley Female College with Dr. Hyde present to show bargains. Items include Steiff pianos, bedsteads, mattresses, wash stands, wardrobes, feather pillows, bedding, fire boards, dining tables, dishes, desks, maps, globes, coal stove, heaters, and a large six-lid cooking stove with oven.

the Valley Female College Gei Hyde Steiff

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Miss Water Stephens City Mailer Grifithsee Star Job Plant Horsey & Atwell’s Robert Conrad W. Va Island Park Sarah Zane Schneider’s Grocery L. EB Anna Douglas Williams Anna Douglas Beverley Winchester, Va Haddie Clagett Leesburg, Va Noonan Annie Myers Miss Nail County I. L. Andrews Wolfe Street Sprint’s Grocery Geo.Griffiths Card of Tanks Merrye George Y County of Frederick R M. Ward WM. M. Atkinson M. M Lynch E. Holmes Boyd George V. Oyler Jacob 8. Haldeman E. L. Hopson Jorge V. Oyler Jacob 5. Haldeman Admr I. Phil. H. Gold Gentes V. Ayler Jacobs Haldeman Angose Phil. H. Gold Joan J. Kiaur Horsey and Atwell’s Thomas Keating, Ast Cumberland Beer Braddock Barwell Cumberland Brewing Company Thomas Keating Agt Telephone North Main Street Bruce Capper West Water Street the Optician and Jeweler Hables S. H. Hable Star Clothier and Furnisher Main Water Streets Hf. R. Bryarly & Bro Rouss Avenue Life, Fire and Accident Insurance Gosman’s Bailey & Boxwell P. H. Reardon Mps P. S. Mattox C. Herbert Kerr Rence Prett Reed Leola Maye Joe W. Willard Sarah £. Baker Obn Cir Red Bud Mills Ladies Hose Mens Sox Oxfords Episcopal Female Institute W. C. Marshall Gra. Univ. Va. Iy North Braddock Street Ibg Im Pieniciis W. Elineburg Stephens City, Va Major Conrad North Market Street Sibert & Denny’s Water Street Valley Female College E. Bushnell & Co ONKOL A. L. Shearer Oe Oy
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