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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
2
A Connecticut Yankee in Virginia offers five lasting impressions on brains as value, patriotism, social gold standards, morality, and Lexington ladies. The author notes emphasis on intellect over money, Virginia’s unity under the Old Dominion, social customs favoring fewer women per man, and gossip as the sole sin while praising local culture.
A local report describes crowds gathering to watch improvements at the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company plant. On Sundays observers debate the project, focusing on the 150-horsepower engine and 200-horsepower boiler, treating the site like a central attraction.
The company F reports many drawbacks including relay of machinery and slow pole acquisition. Officials say results are awaited and the plant may begin operation by January, likely not until February.
In Romney the defendant Harry Anderson declared he was not guilty as the jury convicted him and thanked Sheriff Monroe and local churchgoers for kindness while in jail. The judge issued sentence and the case will be appealed to the Supreme Court. The Morrisons face a deferred trial until the Court of Appeals rules on whether the offense was forcing rather than robbery.
Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F calls its members to assemble at the hall Friday at 7 30 pm and bring wives or lady friends. Unmarried women 18 and over are invited to sign the Rebekah charter list. Charter member fee is 1 and delays incur higher charges. Solid trains to Northern Michigan offered by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway with through sleepers dining cars and day coaches via copper country routes.
The Friendship Fire Company callers are urged to attend their ball on Thursday at 7:30 PM to transact business. Captain J. P. Happox orders the gathering. Also notes Rev William M. Dame reelected chaplain of the Maryland branch of the Army and Navy Society of the Confederate States.
December store news highlights a small stock of cloaks priced from $5 to $11 after late arrivals. Cape stock is reduced to clear, with cloth and plush goods offered at much lower prices. Broadhead dress goods touted for quality and beauty with jacket suit materials from 60c to $1.00 per yard.
The article lists daily mail collection and distribution times for six trips plus Sunday box collection. Each carrier follows a schedule with Report Leave Return End and totals, ending with a daily eight-hour duration.
Notice invites residents of Winchester to contact J. W. Steele at Town Spring for fruit and shade tree grafting pruning and planting services. Dated 11-6-6.
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