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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
2
The piece argues against the Court of Inquiry and Naval Bureau views on Schley, praising his victory at Santiago and stating the American people have crowned him a hero. It cites Voltaire on Byng to illustrate political scapegoating and asserts Schley need not fear the verdict.
Excursion tickets sold from Winchester Virginia at 9.80 round trip valid five days from sale. Return must be stamped by Jersey City depot agent before passage and may stop at Washington on return within final limit. Limited sleeping car accommodations. reserve early with Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road ticket agent for train time and details.
Special dispatch from Rervey Virginia notes Refuge Sunday School will host a Christmas entertainment on Christmas Eve with public invitation. J L Gardner bought woodland near Refuge known as Old Cherry Grove farm and holds contract to rebuild David Grim's recently burned house. Milton Leidig finished corn and fodder harvest and started a sawmill. Isaac Grim plans addition to his house.
The Maryland Classis of the Reformed church appoints a committee to oversee the erection of a new church in Washington where President Roosevelt attends. The project is budgeted at 35000 dollars. Oyster advertisement and furniture pitches appear alongside in the notice.
Local churches list Sunday services including Union Sunday School Valley avenue 9 30 am and multiple denominations with morning and evening worship. Grace Lutheran Presbyterians Catholics Episcopalians Methodists and Reformed churches invite all parishioners to attend services and Sunday schools.
Christmas and New Year Excursion Rates via Norfolk and Western Railroad offered with tickets on sale December 21 to 25 and 30 to January 1 from all stations, valid until January 8 1902. W B Bevint, General Passenger Agent noted along with local notices about church services and a photo offer.
Edward S. Tefft of First National Bank Syracuse writes Nov 14 1901 praising New York Life policies. He notes a $6104.12 endowment with deposits totaling $3852 and 4 percent gains, laments not buying larger coverage, and recommends the company to others. Local agents Bryarly and Bro. will provide policy information.
An advertisement from C. W. Ramsburg 24 E. Piccadilly St lists assorted holiday sweets. Buttercups cocoanut bon bons chocolate drops peanut brittle Sayed figs Persian dates citron mixed nuts and Lowney's chocolates with prices per item and bulk quantities.
For sale a Remington Typewriter described as good as new. Interested buyers should apply to Rost Worsley.
Notice announces a wood yard operation offering all lengths of firewood including oak and pine. Free delivery within the city. Short notice indicates location in the rear of the Lutheran Church and general utility for customers.
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