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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
1
The list notes ordinary items like paper cutters, erasers, ink wells, stamp boxes, match boxes, call bells, hair curlers, nail files, cuticles, shoe and glove buttoners, shoe hooks, thimbles and similar household tools with prices ranging from 25 to 175 cents and occasionally 1.50 dollars. The tone suggests a typical catalog pricing spread for genuine sterling goods.
T Moore writes to Thomas Hughes examining the character of John Brown, assessing moral traits and implications. The note references debates on abolitionism and leadership, situating Brown within broader reform and religious contexts of the period.
The newly appointed county assessors will start after January 1 with duties to inspect lands and improvements. D. B. Dinges and M. J. Hardesty serve southern and northern districts, with R. L. Omps as assistant, under Virginia code provisions setting valuation and cross-district consultation.
Mr Wilbur Root denies an evening paper claim that his grandfather died December 5 in Rockingham county. Root, a former editor of the Winchester Leader now in this city, cites newsroom market slumps as the motive behind the error and recognizes how the misstatement arose.
In Hardy county circuit court at Moorefield last Thursday Lemu el Kohne was found guilty of Jehu Sager's murder and sentenced to life in the state penitentiary. The killing occurred about six months prior on adjoining farms after a long border dispute. Kohne fired a double barreled shotgun at point blank range.
About 9 40 p m last night an alarm at the Sarah Zane engine house drew a large crowd as a rear building near Shenandoah Valley National Bank caught fire. The Sarah Zane company arrived first and extinguished the blaze before others could arrive. Loss is about 15 dollars though the building was destroyed. Fire started from a cigarette butt in paper. Chief Fire Warden J W Sibert oversaw the response in his first fire as chief.
John Bright son of the late Frederick Bright and a Winchester native visits relatives after returning from the Philippines where he served in the United States Army. He was among the first soldiers to re enter Winchester from active duty and received recognition for actions in Pateros and other engagements in 1898 1899. The piece also notes his sister's residence and references a broader historical column on Washington and Greenway Court.
Advertised silk satin items described as exquisite with lace embroidery suitable for small vanity cases. Prices begin at 75 cents with several items like Pim trays puff boxes and rose bowls offered at modest rates including 123 cents for some pieces.
Beautiful display upholds high standard of excellence in past years. Showcases patterns and quality never surpassed, with new embroidery ideas including drawn work and face hook. Handkerchiefs can be monogrammed with name at no extra charge.
Men's Japanet initial handkerchiefs with silk initials sold at 10 cents each. Silk initial handkerchiefs for ladies and gentlemen offered. Boxes contain six all linen ladies initial handkerchiefs priced at 75 cents per box.
Catalog lists purses pocket books and combination books by Cano in black and colored leathers plain and mounted styles priced from 5c to 1.50 each.
The note lists Centemeri and other trusted glove makes with items including ton clasp lace gloves in leaces suedes piguis mochas and castors. It highlights color rings priced from 85 cents to 1600 dollars per pair.
A local dealer advertises a selection of fur scarves and capes described as the most popular choices for Christmas gifts. Prices range from 1.25 to 15 dollars.
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