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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented report describes a man knocked insensible near a town street. It notes observers wandering away and a guard halting, with the injured person later seen recovering at a hotel after the incident.
A prospective marriage faced rejection when Rev W H Lagessor refused to marry a white man to a colored woman amid suspicions of race. The couple fled after an earlier ceremony attempt failed as witnesses gathered, while a clerk defended the minister and noted a long acquaintance with the bride’s family.
Fragmented report notes Rev. Hugh White sailing as a missionary to China on the 10th instant. It mentions his father Rev. Dr. Henry M J Cc we rianne and a Bedford City Church connection, with vague references to his wife and various local figures and places.
A committee led by Wm Calvert and others appointed to arrange a railway excursion on September 17. The plan includes comfort provisions, no rowdiness, and cars provided by the Baltimore and Ohio. The trip departs Tuesday with tickets and train details to be announced.
The text shows attorneys in a legal action against Bareyy related to a shipment or bond issue. Names such as F. P. Whiting and Agatonides Vi pep Ly appear, with references to a bid and liga setgigas. The fragmentary OCR hints at a civil suit seeking redress over an industrial transaction.
The outpouring of local chatter centers on Rev Mer aphis Voliain and Rev. V. arpes glen as community figures. A frail boatman and fisherman narrate daily life while collecting bait for saltwater fish.
The Cather farm sale reports 2000 acres and 41 acres of land with five or six small houses. John Brown purchased 314 acres near Colorado for 8500 dollars. Another farm on National Avenue containing acres sold for 173 per acre to T. J. purchaser. North Kent Street houses bought by Harry R Kern for 4000 dollars. Auctioneer A. S. Swanson oversaw the bidding.
A fragmented report notes the Winchester District Conference sessions were enjoyable. MAG Evans and Jenkins hosted hospitality in Berry, with a favorable address by Ade Japa Courok and references to Brad le Streets Church.
The report describes three of the best known Irish men in Winchester as not ill. It notes concern over a local incident involving individuals including Mr. Michiel Beat LWater-dihmget and others, with emphasis on safety and wellbeing amid the event.
A nine year old, identified as Robert Minne, was killed after a fall while attempting an acrobatic stunt near his home south of It ewpyis. His elder brothers stood nearby as the incident occurred.
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