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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
4
The article explains the December solstice on December 21 22 and notes tomorrow’s sunrise at 7 26 with sunset at 4 30 giving a 9 04 day length. It covers solstice effects on day length until June and mentions long 16 17 hour days this year and the seasonal change. It also lists rail schedules and local notices about holidays and goods.
The piece argues that spirit phenomena remain beyond full understanding and likens table tipping to a curiosity of science. It suggests loved ones won t return through mediumistic means and notes caution about relying on strangers for contact. Fountain Pens are advertised at T. T. Wall s with prices from 50 cents to $2.50.
A peculiar freight load traveled to Winchester yesterday, described as the strangest sight by The Star. A wagon carried 550 rabbits from Capon Bridge to Winchester for sale to eastern buyers, aboard to be shipped onward. Owner is John Carpenter of Capon Bridge.
Correspondence from ArMel Virginia reports G E Armel's saw mill active on the Carter lot with an artesian well drilled for engine water. Local notes include visits from Samuel Neale of Jefferson County West Virginia, postal shopping from G W Haymaker, and updates on public school reopening after a smallpox scare. Community commentary contrasts Winchester tramp punishment with Strasburg arrest news.
Personal notices list visits and holidays in Winchester including Rev H P Hamill returning to the city and Miss Florence Wilkinson from Middletown paying Christmas shopping visits. Other items note Dr C J Smith of Hagerstown, James O Burgess Jr visiting his parents, Mrs J E Lupton visiting local residents, Harold Diffendefer from New York spending Christmas, Walter Gore returning from UNC, Charles Bryant in Washington DC, and Harry Lee Kurtz hunting in the county.
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