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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1902

Page

4

Sigafoose burning scare false alarm reaches editor

Friends of Mr. Harry Sigafoose deny a Pitts ton Pa fatal burn report. The Star confirms he is not the victim and notes Miss Edith Sigafoose of the city says her brother is employed in Chambersburg Pa. The erroneous item described a kerosene flame in Oak street home causing severe burns and a destroyed house.

Harry Sigafoose Edith Sigafoose Pittston, Pa Sigafoose Chambersburg Harry Sigafoos Oak Street Pittston

Re-visiting His Boyhood Scenes

Mr. J B White of Clarion Iowa a native of Frederick county revisits his boyhood in Opequon after 21 years He arrived due to his father Mr M White s illness a venerable Opequon resident now in his 92nd year The elder White is better and J B White a prosperous architect plans to return to the West around January 15.

Tur Star J. B. White Clarion Iowa Mr. White Frederick County Opequon White

Merchant Moves to Market Street And Announces 30 Day Sales

A trader relocates stock from Main street to Market street and will sell plush fur and woolen robes, horse blankets, trunks and satchels at cost or reduced price for 30 days. He will keep manufacturing and repairing harness and trunks at the same line and rents a Main street store room.

Main Street Market Street

Mr Russell Improves After Fall Before Harrisons Wedding

Mr I W Russell senior partner of J B Russell & Bro is much improved after a fall yesterday while handing a package to a carriage passenger. Tonight Miss Salina B Hollander will wed Mr Morris Kaufman at seven in the home ceremony. The groom has ties to a shoe house and has visited Winchester.

I. W. Russell J. B. Russell & Bro Salina B. Hollander Isaac Hollander Harrisos Morris Kaufman Travhace Winchester

Niece of Mr Johnson Dies in Wash

Mrs Effie M Daingerfield of Adria died yesterday in Washington. She was the widow of the late J Daingerfield and is survived by relatives including Mr E C Johnson of Nay House.

Effie M. Daingerfield Adria J. Daingerfield E. C. Johnson

Noted Citizens and Local Happenings in Town

Mr. Watkins Leigh departed for New York while Charles T. Hampton, famed house-buyer, is at the Taylor House. Daughters of Rebecca meet tomorrow at 7:30 in Odd Fellows Hall. John Noonan advertises oysters at 7 North Main. Union Bank offers 3 percent savings interest. L. N. Cooper joins Cuba Rico Tobacco as dancer and singer. Maynard Polhamus visits Elmina New York with plans to return with Walter Nail for Fitch Aldridge & Co.

The Daughters of Rebecca Odd Fellows Hall Mr. L. N. Cooper Richmond, Va Cuba Rico Tobacco Company Mr. Cooper Maynard Polhamus Elmira N. Y Bertie Anderson Walter Nail Fitch, Aldridge & Co

Public Lecture by Hon James Marshall at Ashby Camp

On January 20 the Hon James Marshall will lecture before Ashby Camp in The Auditorium. The event is free to the public and open to all interested attendees.

James Marshall Ashby

Wholesale market prices for produce and staples

Corrected daily market report lists wholesale prices paid for butter, eggs, chickens, and other produce. Prices shown include butter at 0.55 to 0.66 per unit, eggs, candies, and various staples with values appearing for Wednesday January 8. A mix of product lines and figures is noted in a dense OCR-like summary.

Stolen Dog Named Rollo Sought on Market Street

Strayed or stolen dog description A yellow Scotch collie with a white neck ring and collar bearing the name Kelpy Williams and an address. Reward offered by Misses Conrad on Market Street 1861.

Rollo Winchester Taylor Winchster Peyton Braddock Water Maid Street Pibert & Denny Main Street

Insurance Company Reports 1901 Policy Wealth and Benefits

The company states it insured 125000 individuals during 1901 with first premiums paid in cash. During the year it paid living policy holders maturing policies and other cash benefits, totaling substantial disbursements.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Victin MR. Sigafoose A. L. Shearer John Massey Frank Shenk Massey Mr. Russell Mr. Johnson Mr. Watkins Leigh New York Charles T. Hampton Taylor House Scuneider's Grocery Jack’ Faggitt South Market Street O. W. Decker Harpers Ferry Noonan North Main Street Nona Rixey Frank Rixey Fauquier County Miss Mollie Ella Morehead South Main Street Mrs. D'Arcy Roper Albert Baker Washington Union Bank of Winchester H. G. Wittis Messrs H. R. Bryarly Bluemont Berryville Joseph Wright Jr Amherst Street Richard Ospurn Alexander Carter Prosp Horsey and Atwell Clothiers NEW York Life Insurance Company the Great International Life Insurance Company John A. McCall Broadway H. R. Bryarly & Bro Schneider’s Valuable Realty Pangle Try Tech Uble Marlboro B. F. Lene I. N. Pangie John M. Steok J. P. Purcer Albin the Valley Business College Tod W. Nery Rupert Worstey Warren Rick FOX M.J. Lewis White Hall Orses Chas. T. Hampton Westchester, Fu Taylor Huge Lorre Ls Bu Circuit Court Grove Grove Bros Court House Wva Virginia Grove Frederick Counts Valley Turnpike Lanas Hack Festus Hahn Stonewall W. M. Atkinson W. Roy Stephenson State of Virginia Ae Jn H. Gorp Cumberland Beer Braddock Barwell Cumberland Brewing Company Thomas Keating Agt Telephone 218 North Market Street S. D Miller Supply Company Test Office OF Comptroller OF Treasury Washington, D. C Farmers and Merchants National Bank Frederick Virginia United States William B. Ridgely Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Ww. B. Ripgely Currency Bureau Comptroller of the Currency Treasury Department BOYD Fred. S. Boyd W. Waterst Bela Bros Miller’s Drug Store Drew, Selby & Co T. M. Bantz Frank Baker & Son Rice L. E. Rice Eichelberger Building Eae
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