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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
4
In Frederick county, prominent landowners rebut Senator Lup ton's letter in yesterday's Star. They cite a total school tax burden of 80 cents on the dollar and argue against a proposed 20 cent increase despite acknowledging strained finances. They blame high county schoolhouse improvements and several fires for the shortfall.
In loving remembrance of Annie R. Smith wife of Robert Smith of Spring Garden West Winchester who died one year ago. The verses mourn a beloved mother and describe grief devotion and hope of meeting again in paradise. Written by her children.
Stephens City Virginia reports Samuel P. Bauserman plans to move to Winchester weather permitting to stay with John W. Shipe. Colonel Nathan Robinson the junk dealer and butcher has been ill at home for a week. A young man fears to walk home after meeting a tramp, but returns with a companion. New shutters added to the tower of Fair View Methodist Church Pine Hills.
The snippet includes an oil advertisement for Cooper Bros Best Independent Oil. It also notes the funeral of W. Scott Sherman from his residence near Chambersville, with interment in Mt. Hebron, and church services at Centenary Reform Church plus regular communion. Anna Briggs travels from Market Street to Roanoke to visit relatives. Jas. K. McCann of Ste is in town.
In Warren County's Police Court three colored women faced charges after the Star went to press. Mrs Mackey White formerly Cora Ailstock was fined or jailed for cursing in the streets. Nettie Newman and Mary Brown received ten days in jail each for disorderly conduct amid sharp street remarks and insults.
Postponed notice for personal property auction by auctioneer J. L. Redman now set for tomorrow morning at 10:30 in front of the Court House.
T E Swartz who assisted John Dove Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Winchester recently fell in Luray last Monday, dislocating his shoulder. He has returned home to recover while District Deputy Grand High Priest S K Fitch remains in the area.
Ziok Patterson and Robert Jennings were tried in Police Court before Justice Bragonier for fighting. The court fined Jennings two dollars and fifty cents and dismissed Zig.
At Vaucluse John B. McDonald tied to a $35 million New York rapid transit contract is linked to Stickley quarries. Rev. Wm. M. Dame speaks in Baltimore at a Daughters of the Confederacy event on Gen Lee. Charlestown weighs buying its private electric light plant. Mrs. James D. Spurr of Market Street remains ill. Edward Echols of Rockingham launches gubernatorial bid. Mrs. A W Schmidt suffers serious illness at North Main Street residence.
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