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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
2
Advertising rates can be had on application at Tue Star Office Nos. 17 and 19 east Water street. All checks and money orders payable to The Evening Star.
The Richmond Dispatch reports Attorney-General Montague says A L Warthen of Warren cannot hold both commissioner of the revenue and state legislator roles. The note questions the AG’s jurisdiction and says the House alone judges member eligibility, criticizing interference as officious.
The Rev Dr Henry M White departs Lou doun street Presbyterian Church after a quarter century of service. His long pastorate strengthened the congregation and church facilities. His departure ends a historic companionship between two senior Winchester ministers and marks a notable change for local Presbyterianism.
An emotional union service marked Dr. White’s departure, with Dr. Cox praising his leadership and hymns echoing through the congregation. The benediction by Dr. White may have been his last public blessing in Winchester, leaving a legacy of a pure life and humble faith. Prof. Gore of Frederick County is featured in the December Forum, noted for multiple international expositions and government investigations, and visits his mother at Back Creek.
W P Fife the Drummer Evangelist from North Carolina continues revival meetings in a packed armory with daily morning and evening sessions. Merchants close stores to allow clerks to attend while Mayor McCue hosts pre service prayers and business leaders join. A 200 voice choir provides singing as townspeople gather for the effort.
December Store News reports a small stock of cloaks priced from 5 to 11 dollars for late buyers. Cape stock is reduced to clear, with cloth and plush goods offered at lower prices. Dress goods from Broadhead emphasize quality and beauty with jacket suit materials priced 56 cents to 1.00 per yard.
Train No 10 operates daily between Harrisburg and Hagerstown with multiple Sunday departures from Carlisle at 5:50 am 7:05 am 2:20 pm 4:45 pm and from Mechanicsburg at 6:14 am 7:29 am 9:00 am 12:45 pm 4:10 pm 5:85 pm and 9:35 pm stopping at Second Street Harrisburg to discharge passengers.
Thirty one acres of good land with a comfortable house. Located about one mile from Winchester. Price details provided by M M Lynch attorney Winchester Virginia.
Trees trimmed and grafting budding and planting offered by T. W. Steele of Winchester Virginia at Town Spring. The Star newspaper notes it is daily and taking new subscribers.
Classified notice seeks a Fender guitar buyer or finder. Applicant should go to 407 South Washington Street by Oct 9 and onward. position implied for purchase. No further details or contact provided.
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