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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
4
A poem honoring Robert E. Lee dated January 19 1902 by Kate McVicar for the Revising Star. It frames Lee as Virginia’s jewel among a tradition of noble women and valor, comparing Golconda gems to his enduring fame. The piece lauds Lee as a leading hero whose name shines through ages alongside Virginia’s illustrious history.
The narrative outlines Gus Suddith describing his confinement as insane for opposing whiskey interests. He recounts repeated lockups, a failed habeas corpus effort, and barriers from doctors and board members. He claims forged documents and argues he was confined to silence and to hinder preaching against whiskey.
Local items report illness and returns from visits as residents including Mr Richard Mills Mrs S D M Donald and Mrs Thos Sprint Mrs W H Bentzell and daughter Miss Bernice Sartelle Miss Lyda Chapman and Louise McKee are noted. Clergy Rev T K Cromer and Rev G E Krauth are mentioned with recent travels and sermons. General Stonewall Jackson birthday observed tomorrow with notices of shopping and services in town.
Excursion tickets from Winchester Virginia sold at 9.80 for round trip valid five days from sale. Return must be stamped by Depot Ticket Agent Jersey City and may stop at Washington on return within limit. Sleeping car space limited. reserve early. Ask Baltimore & Ohio Ticket Agent for train times and full particulars.
Corrected daily January 20 presents wholesale prices paid for produce and grain. entries include butter, apples, chickens and wheat with market figures in a compact price listing.
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