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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
2
Cedar Grove Frederick County announces John H C Clayton as an Independent candidate for the House of Delegates in the Frederick County and City of Winchester area for the election held on August 19, 1901.
Wadesville Virginia notices share the death of infant Viola Welsh, heart failure, with sympathy from Grantham Welsh. Visitors include Master John McCoy of Winchester staying with Amos Arnold. Little Tressie Lewin from Berryville visits Ethel and Gladys Crim, and Miss Sanderson with Annie Pekore return to Baltimore. Oscar Moore and N A Moore host and enjoy Valley weather.
The Morgan's Grove fair near Shepherdsown runs September 31 to October 6 featuring a sham battle between Martinsburg Red Men and military units from Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia plus a balloon ascent by Signor Alvini to 2000 feet and a cannon firing. Daily attractions include special trains and reduced railroad rates from all points.
Aug 28 news from Wipesville Virginia reports Mr A N Moore of the Hout farm suffered a severe feed cutter accident Sunday morning. His right hand was caught in the knives and the forefinger nearly severed while the index and middle fingers were badly cut.
Yard party at Macedonia will be held on the nights of August 30 and 31 to benefit the local church. Mrs Lawrence Fleet and her children, visiting her father Mr H L Kerkheimer, returned home in Eee Pa yesterday afternoon. Local office notes report completion of all kinds of work.
Special excursions to Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood Holly Beach N J via Norfolk and Western Railway with Pennsylvania connections on Aug 15 29 and Sept 12 1901. Tickets valid on trains 4 and 28 only and returnable to Philadelphia within sixteen days. Ten day stopover allowed in Philadelphia if tickets are deposited at Broad Street Station. Atlantic City passengers use Broad Street Route via Delaware River Bridge. Other points use Market Street Wharf trains.
An ordinance appropriates 25392 to reimburse Joseph A. Waddell, clerk of the Court of Appeal, for expenses advanced by him for the city in the cause City of Winchester versus Carroll Bell. The City Treasurer will forward the funds immediately. passed August 23, 1901. Continuous record note shows Common Council action and clerk certification by E. G. Hortis.
Advertisement notes the University College of Medicine Richmond Va on page 3. The class of 1901 achieved 100 percent passing the Medical Examining Boards of North Carolina and West Virginia and both Dental and Pharmacy Boards of Virginia. Other boards have not yet released results.
Excursion fares available to Buffalo with return via Pittsburg on specified August and September dates. Round trip price ten dollars, valid seven days from sale including sale day. Tickets obtainable from Baltimore & Ohio Railroad agents with limited departure times. Also notes about Fall Term at Central Commercial College Cumberland Maryland and Winchester Virginia and a catalog offer.
Timetable lists departures and arrivals for North and South routes with B and O CV and B&O marks. Star Routes include Romney to Crescent Bridge, Bloomery, Marlboro, Shockeysville, Mountain Falls, Rock Enon Springs, Capon Springs, Parkins Mill with specific times and weekly constraints.
The executor of Peter Ruble deceased offers two farms for public auction in front of the County Art House Winchester. First a 2243 acre farm with improvements and timber valued near 10 miles from Winchester. Second a 119 acre Frederick county farm with house barn timber on 40 acres. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in one and two years with purchaser’s note and security.
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