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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
2
The editorial notes Winchester's equal status with similar cities, highlighting its role as a key depot for the Shenandoah Valley and its thriving merchants. It praises local commerce, millinery on display, and clerks' courteous service. It also singles out Mr Eller for his influential role in business and city council participation.
Winchester's Horsey & Atwell are portrayed as the leading clothiers with the largest stock in the city and a full line of menswear and furnishings. They offer custom fit by tailors, operate a Woodstock branch, survived a 1899 fire, and emphasize fixed plain pricing. Officers include Bruce Worthington president and RK Powell tage vice president.
The Worthington Tobacco Company, renowned for its European backed outlook, operates across the United States with 90 road representatives and a long history dating to 1828. It highlights Virginia tobacco as a symbol of excellence and details its esteemed position in the trade.
Thomas Keating of Winchester is highlighted as a leading agent for Clark Distilling Company in the Shenandoah Valley. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Winchester, he built a large business over twelve years with integrity, selling Braddock Pure Rye and Barley Malt Whiskies and Cumberland Brewing Company beers at low prices. He is described as a trusted community figure with many friends.
The store of Mr. Davis offers a wide range of boots and shoes from leading factories. He carries Florsheim Ralston Crawford and other lines, with a focus on value, comfort, and fit. Davis provides repair services and made to order footwear, serving as a trusted local merchant for eighteen years. He is active in the community as a respected citizen and member of the E of P.
In a profile of C A Heller and his business philosophy the article credits advertising as a key to success and highlights his twenty five year old broad establishment. It notes the 33x foot original space, current inadequacy, and plans to enlarge to meet growing demand. The store offers a full up to date general department stock.
John Rosenberger, a local contractor and builder in Winchester, has established himself after a career in various New York State cities and a partnership with Lewis Tryer. He now operates independently, offering plans and estimates for buildings and delivering workmanship that earns citizen confidence and contributes to the city’s beauty and growth.
Public notice announces a rental of one apartment flat containing three fine rooms. Interested parties should apply to S Hable for details and arrangement.
Bargain prices on oil cloth items including 4-4 at 20 cents a yard, 5-4 at 25 cents, 6-4 at 30 cents. Also oil cloth rugs in 5-4 square at 35 cents and 6-4 square at 50 cents each.
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