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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
2
The Star notes Robert E. Lee's birthday observed in the South with reverence. It contrasts the holiday status of Washington and Lee, noting Lee's memory endures thirty years after his death and the absence of a comparable Grant day.
Across the South millions observe the birthday of Lee with reverence and tales of his life. The legacy of his deeds is kept alive as supporters recall his service in the Lost Cause era.
In Frederick county a bill would let the Board of Supervisors levy up to twenty cents per hundred dollars for public schools. Senator Lupton notes the bill passed the Senate and urges printing. E C Jordan pushes the measure amid mixed opposition and support.
The Virginia Senate approved a measure allowing Winchester to borrow 30000 dollars for the Rouss City Hall. If Governor Tyler signs, the bill becomes law.
J. Henry Lewis aged 64 and Miss Ida Hedges aged 34, both of Frederick Maryland, were married by Rev. E. L. McLean of the Reformed Church on Tuesday evening.
North and South mail arrivals and departures listed with times for B&O CV and star routes. Romney Bloomery Rock Enon Shockeysville Round Hill Marlboro Mountain Falle and Capon Springs served. mail close times stated with exceptions for 4am 5:30am and 6am departures.
A local advertisement touts a clearance on warm clothing at about 25 percent below current values. Ladies fleece lined vests and pants, Union Suits, gents shirts and drawers, and children’s vests and pants are advertised with prices from 19 to 80 cents and up to two dollars for suits. Hosiery in wool and cotton is shown with a featured 16 cent item called Our Leader. Blankets are priced to yield a 30 percent undervalue, urging customers to inspect the balance of stock.
The Mutual Life of New York is extolled as the largest safest and best insurance company. It claims superior advantages and unequalled financial security for policy-holders and urges readers to examine its policies before insuring elsewhere. Warren Rica is the local agent for the Shenandoah Valley with offices in the Hansbrough and Carter Building.
Early spring opening of new merimack percales and embroideries with edges and insertings. January prices cut to 5c and up. White goods opening with India Linen at old prices 7 1/2c to 12 1/2c, rising to 9c to 15c and 12 1/2c to 25c. Savings up to 25 percent more.
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