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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
2
The Star invites competitors to bring sun flowers for a championship event. A backyard giant near The Star stands about thirteen feet tall with large leaves and many blooms. Entrants must remove their exhibit after display at the office.
Richmond hosts a record breaking Week of Wonders starting October 7. The Grand Carnival Free Street Fair and Electrical Fete of 1901 promises 20 bands, daily parades, military and fraternal day, and 10 000 lights along Broad Street with electric fountains.
The Sisters of Love and Charity and the colored Odd Fellows lodges of Winchester plan a two day excursion to Harrisburg on September 20 and 21 via the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Fare is two dollars with departure from Winchester at 7 30 a m Friday morning and return at 7 30 o’clock Saturday evening.
William J. Bryan buys the National Watchman, a tree silver paper from Alexandria, with possible plans to settle in Washington. The National Watchman was founded by Senator Stewart of Nevada.
A yard party benefiting the church is planned at Fax ton's Chapel on Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7. Attendees are urged to attend.
Fall waists introduce fresh fabrics as the display entices shoppers to choose from. The piece highlights varied materials and offers brief suggestions on suitable options for women seeking stylish waistwear.
A new fabric described as silk striped pebbie cloth has sparked considerable comment and admiration among observers. Its novelty has drawn widespread praise.
They describe light gauzy shawls with a spider web look suitable for early fall. Displays feature handsome creations priced from 60 cents to 225 dollars, highlighting affordability and fashion appeal for warmer evenings.
A compiled notice lists regular Sunday services for Henry Baetjer & Co Union Sunday School on Valley Avenue and multiple churches including First Baptist Presbyterian Christ Episcopal Centenary Reformed Methodist Episcopal South Sacred Heart. Invites extended to all with free seating and ushers available.
Arrivals and departures listed for the North and South routes with B and O CV and other lines. Star routes include Romney and Ospen Bridge Bloomery Marlboro Shockeysville Mountain Falls Rock Enon Springs Capon Springs and Parkins Mill with specific times and daily close rules.
An advertisement notes Geir 18 is especially recommended by physicians for use by invalids and can be placed in any position to please and rest the body. No. 107 8S. Kent St.
The notices list two colored church pastors. W H Lee preaches at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday School at 2 30 pm. Rev Joseph Wheeler, pastor, holds preaching at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday School at 2 30 pm and a praise meeting at 7 30 pm. The Lord's Supper is at 9 15 pm.
M R Ruble executor of Peter Ruble deceased offers three farms for pre auction sale at the County Court House in Winchester Virginia at eleven. First farm 2244 acres near Babbs Tun with house barn and timber, second farm 1194 acres in Frederick county near Purcelle Howard with timber and improvements, terms require one third cash and balance in one and two years with deed of trust. Possession April 1 1902.
Excursion tickets to Buffalo and return via Pittsburg priced at 10 dollars for the round trip go on sale August 20 29 and September 4 10 17 and 25. Tickets valid seven days including sale date and only on trains leaving Winchester at 6 am. See Baltimore & Ohio Railroad ticket agents for details. Fall term at Central Commercial College Cumberland Maryland or Winchester Virginia starts September 2. Gregg shorthand course and catalogue available. Devised crabs daily at Noonan's Cafe 7 North Loudoun Street.
Charley Rous plans a picnic at Harpers Ferry on Tuesday September 17. Residents are invited to join this community event with games and social gathering in the park central area.
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