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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
3
An old advertisement lists white bed spreads priced at 5.00, 3.00, and 2.75, with multiple lines showing discounted amounts. The layout suggests a clearance section with various textiles and small priced items reflected by figures like 1.50, 1.00, and 0.39. The text is erratic but clearly shows a retail sale format for home goods.
A brief look at how India ink originated in China and spread globally, detailing its accidental discovery by Tschen, its base from soot and glue, and early issues of quality, control, and policy. The piece notes musk flavoring, sepia influences, and legends of gods inhabiting ink, with a nod to the dangers of poor ink for draftsmen.
An advertisement lists many goods including carpet, table linen, napkins, furs, blankets, umbrellas, underwear, shoes, bureau scarfs, pillow shams, dress goods, Indies kid gloves, floor slippers, and ladies and gents handkerchiefs at cost. The offer targets shoppers seeking discount prices.
The Wichita County Board of Commissioners has abolished the county poorhouse as there are no paupers left. Only one elderly veteran remains as a dependent, sustained by public subscriptions. Ten years ago the county had over 500 paupers due to bountiful crops and wealth. The county now enforces work or removal for tramps.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company held the regular December meeting with Capt. Cooper presiding. In Secretary Hensell’s absence ex Lieut Willis handled duties and routine business proceeded. The Shepherd town Firemen's Fair invitation was declined due to holiday timing and oyster supper progress was noted with the secretary instructed to extend invitations to all local volunteers.
Within the city of Winchester Virginia a list of real estate taxes due for delinquent properties for the years 1897 1898 and 1899.
The real estate above mentioned or so much as needed to satisfy State taxes costs and charges will be sold at public auction on the first day of December next December 17 between 10 AM and 4 PM in front of the Court House unless delinquent amounts and costs are paid. G H KINZEL Treasurer.
Public auction to sell real estate to satisfy city taxes and costs will be held in front of the Court House on Monday December 17 1990. CGI paid to the Treasurer before the day of sale per City Council ordinances. Dated Nov 17 J W Taylor Sergeant City of Winchester.
Good driving horse 34 years old, well styled and colored. Price about $4 055. Address J. H. Lewis Kernstown Var 12-23.
Property listing notes a sale of a residence at 127 North Market Street. Includes brief ad line about Christmas season sale promotion and pro re. Limited readable details present about seller or terms.
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