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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
A 1901 resolution by the trunk lines passenger committee ends reduced rates for clergy Salvation Army members missionaries and religious orders. The move affects about 75 000 travelers including at least the Baltimore and Ohio line. Proponents cite changed conditions since the early church era as justification.
Edward D Harrison was found guilty of forgery in Harrisonburg Virginia court yesterday and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. An appeal was filed. The young man claimed authority to sign his aunt Miss Catharine Kone’s name to a $100 check payable to him. Muss Pryves testified reluctantly, admitting the bank charged the check to her account but denying authority to sign.
Por Sale offers an 8600 dollar desirable lot near the city’s center. An old stage horse owned by Henry Bloyer died near Reiffs Maryland after 14 years and 96,000 miles traveled. C H Goetz lightning rod man visiting Winchester at Bowen's stable. Mockley murder suspect Lewis Jackson released on 1000 bail by Judge Moore in Berryville. Edward Holland of Gainsboro ill but improving at Shockey house.
The Hagerstown School Board has decided to abolish water buckets in classrooms and replace them with water coolers. Wooden buckets, used for many years, are deemed unhealthy for pupils. John Kerr Public Schools also use wood pulp buckets in classrooms.
Mr C He Goetz the Hagers town lightning rod man is now located at Bowen's livery on South Market street Winchester. Persons needing their dwellings or barns equipped with lightning rods will save money by calling on him. Debts Mr L C Bromley and son of Hayfield have returned from Laurel Md where Mrs Bromley is staying and under Dr Brown of Washington will remain under treatment for several weeks.
Notice of decree directing James B. Russell executor of Edward Dick dec’d to a commissioner in chancery in Winchester Virginia to ascertain liens on real estate, debts of Edward Dick, and distribution of sale proceeds with publication and attendance requirements for all interested parties and creditors.
On December 8 at Huntsberry's corner near the hill on South Market street a small purse with a small sum of money was lost. Finder will be rewarded if turned in at this office.
A lost watch charm named Lost Knights of Pythies has been reported with a reward pledged. Return to THIS OFFICE by November 20, 1941 for the suitable reward.
A message from GEO W CURL & CO states that one desiring hogs butchered may place an order for five head. Word left at A M Zirkle's at the Conner Sea Point shops will be promptly attended to between 5 and 3:30.
A five year old mare for sale in Gainesboro Virginia. She is well built, sound and gentle with good weight and can be worked anywhere. Reason for sale is overstock. Contact F. T. Pine.
A improve was found on Braddock Street several nights ago. The owner can reclaim by calling this office and paying for the advertisement. Invalid or unclear details present in the notice.
WANTED. At once experienced men to operate turning lathes. Liberal wages. Apply today or before nine o'clock tomorrow morning at Hart Hotel. J. W. North. After Tuesday morning address J. W. North, Browntown, Warren county, Va. Good driving horse 30 years old. Good style and color. Address J. H. Lewis, Kernstown, Va.
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