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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
2
By Mam: One year two dollars six months one dollar three months fifty cents one month twenty cents prepaid by publishers. Advertising rates available on application at Toe Star Office 6s 17 and 19 east Water street. All checks and money orders payable to Toe Evenine Stak.
The Lupton bill, introduced in the Senate, would tax franchises as realty and boost state revenue. The measure faces strong opposition from corporations and rural lawmakers, who contend it shifts burden away from farmers. A copy was not yet available, with details still unclear and further discussion expected after the holiday recess.
The Virginia House of Delegates sees a bill by Mr. McClung restricting superintendent appointments to local residents who are graduates of a reputable school with two years teaching experience. Critics say the measure discriminates against qualified teachers and could oust experienced leaders. Also reported is an eclipse of the moon observed nationwide and a local ad promoting Redman’s Cafe and Christmas goods.
The Good Mat monument is most used today and the sarcophagus is the preferred cemetery memorial. Derived from Greek, the style differs from coffin-shaped stones. These markers are low and massive, sometimes ornate or plain, made from one solid piece of granite or other material.
T J Orndorff advertises granite and marble sold in carload lots with potential savings. Visit No 1 Water Street Winchester for pricing and ordering details.
The writer argues the McClung bill for new school appointments imposes too strict limits, leaving few qualified candidates in Charlottesville. The assertion is that only a small number meet both legal and personal criteria, and likely none would accept the offered post.
Notice is given that on Friday January 9 1900 between 10 a m and 4 p m I will offer for sale in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia all lots within the city delinquent for city taxes of 1897 unless redeemed by payment to the city treasurer. James L Redmon City Sergeant.
Advertisement seeks 50 ladies for sewing machine work at Waite Grove Co located at 125 North Market Street. Immediate employment with good pay and steady work offered.
A few suggestions to parties interested in cemetery work. Your lot is but one of many. Consider surroundings and select a monument appropriate to the location. Original design is better than duplicating a neighbor's monument. Variety in design and material adds interest to a cemetery.
A brief note argues that quality over quantity is preferable for cemeteries. It recommends a single central monument with small markers at each grave and advises monuments extend foundations below the frost line for permanence.
Judge William P. Houston reviewed Rockbridge county records on the Natural Bridge title at the request of Matthew W. Paxton. Jefferson acquired the land by a July 5 1804 patent signed by Dunmore for 157 acres. The chain runs via Martha Randolph to Thomas Jefferson Randolph to Jack Lackland in 1835 and through several later transfers to Harmans Parsons.
The Sunday Schools and church choirs rehearse music for Christmas exercises across churches. The singing is expected to be excellent alongside the lectures of their pastors.
The town hosted a cake walk attended by many white residents. Visitors include Mr. Gills of Washington and Mr. Rich'd. L. Gray returning from Washington. Others such as Miss Courtney Saum ill at home and Mr. J. W. Jennings with Mr. C. W. Langley have left for Brunswick. Various locals and travelers were in Winchester for days of visits and shopping.
The schedule lists mail arrivals from the north at 4 45 am 8 12 am 9 15 am 11 44 am 12 85 pm 1 54 pm and 7 55 pm with B&O CV stamps. Departures to the north occur 6 00 am 7 30 am 9 01 am 2 80 pm 5 58 pm and B&O. South routes show 9 01 am and 5 58 pm arrivals from Valley and 8 12 am 1 54 pm departures. Star routes include Romney Bloomery Rock Enon Shockeysville Hill Mountain Falls Capon Springs and Max Darrit with varied times. All mails close 30 minutes before departure except early-morning departures closing at 9 30 pm.
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