Epworth League Evening Honors Frank L Stanton Works
The Epworth League at Braddock Street Methodist Church south discussed the works of Frank L Stanton during a well attended literary evening. The program followed Star published plans with minor changes and such Southern author events are now a local tradition likely to continue. Another event is set for Friday February 21 with the author to be chosen later.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Epworth League
Frank L. Stanton
the Star
Marporo Gossip Highlights Local Social Circle
The Evening STAR correspondence from Marporo Virginia on January 25 notes postmaster Henson hosting dinner for intimate friends including Miss Laura Pangle and Mrs. E D Cherry. Also mentioned are illnesses, visits, and a Kern Cover wedding with Mr B C Shull and Mrs Briscoe Shull in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Marporo
Henson
Pangle
Clevenger
Laura Pangle
E. D. Cherry
Norton Clagett
Briscoe Shull
Brill
Sarah Louise Shull
Elijah Shull
John H. Shull
Winchester
B. C. Shull
Kern
Virginia Clagett
Wardensville
Market Report on Wholesale Prices for Produce and Grain
Daily market notes list corrected Saturday figures for eggs and other wholesale prices paid for produce and grain. The report outlines price ranges and adjustments for the wholesale market day.
Harrisonburg trotting horse Redmont sold to Philadelphia buyer
Joseph Kavanaugh of Harrisonburg Va sells his fine trotting horse Redmont to Mr Doughtry of Philadelphia for $500. Redmont was highly admired in the valley and had won prizes at Hagerstown Rockville Frederick and other nearby cities.
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Joseph Kavanaugh
Harrisonburg
Redmont
Doughtry
Philadelphia
Hagerstown
Rockville
Frederick
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office Week Ended Jan 25 1902
List of letters remaining in the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending January 25 1902. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. Names include Jane H Black R R Crouhardt Miss Lizzie Cain Chas W Emswiller Harry Smith Mrs Omer Smith Lillian Williamson C H Harpy and P M.
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Winchester
Va. P. O
Jane H. Black
R. R. Crouhardt
Lizzie Cain
Chas. W. Emswiller
Harry Smith
Petition Circulates Over Harrisonburg Postmastership
E D Root formerly of Winchester is circulating a petition regarding the Harrisonburg Va postmastership. It is understood the move targets Mrs Paul another applicant though no name is stated. He was very reticent when questioned yesterday morning, the News reports.
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E. D. Root
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Paul
Land Transfers Reported in Freder ick County
Samuel Baker the Commissioner of the Revenue for the Southern District notes during the fiscal year 274 land transfers occurred in Freder ick county and 174 were in Shenandoah county. Hansbrough is spending the afternoon in Shenandoah county.
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Samuel Baker
Frederick County
8. H. Hansbrough
Shenandoah County
Local Notables and Town Notes From Martinsburg Area
Messrs T M Spaid and W E Harlee returned today to High View. Dr W Holmes Yeakley of Staunton is in town. A new porch is being erected for Mr George Windle on East Monmouth. Maj Joel Flood visiting Martinsburg with Dr J W McSherry. Robbers stole but a Victor safe would foil them. A G Rutherford sells them. Mr John K Rodgers of Staunton, cattle dealer, in town on business. Bananas 15¢ a dozen at Schneider's. John Keating and Rev Father Gallagher left town. Mr and Mrs Walter Grim returned to Hagerstown. Shenandoah Valley National Bank pays 3% interest. Misses Miller of Wheatland visiting Mrs George C Davis. Capt James P Fletcher in town on business. A dwelling owned by Jas Thomas in Charlestown Va burned, family escaped. Mr and Mrs J W Stuart Strong of Martinsburg spent yesterday at the Taylor House. On Feb 6 Strong will sell 163 head of stock. Great Scott opens branch in Washington.
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James P. Fletcher
Winchester
Washington
Jas. Thomas
Charlestown
W. Va
J. W. Stuart Strong
Martinsburg
Taylor
Inwood
Pens and Paper Etiquette in Royal Visits
The article notes that a new pen is provided for each royal signature and not reused by hosts. It also states a sovereign letter should be written on thick white paper one side, placed in a roomy envelope to unfold. A humorous exchange contrasts a favorable month with an expenses bill.
Scott Pun on Miss Ferguson Honeysuckle Trumpets
Sir Walter Scott praised a honeysuckle over the door as trumpet honeysuckle calling Miss Ferguson to remark its beauty. Scott replied, you’ll never leave your home without a flourish of trumpets.
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Scott
Miss Ferguson
Sir Walter Scott
Imaginary Salary Talk From Stormington Barnes
A friend accuses the former manager of a fabulous pay, but Stormington Barnes replies the salary was not fabulous but imaginary.
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Stormington Barnes
Mr. Harry Hyde Visiting Family in Peyton Street
Mr. Harry W. Hyde of New York, head of the law and credit department at O Neill's, is a guest of his parents Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Hyde on Peyton Street.
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Harry Hyde
Harry W. Hyde
New York
J. P. Hyde
Peyton Street
Mr. Hyde
Law and Credit Department
O’ Neil’s
Fine Horses Sold in Winchester Trade
Mr. C. A. Bowen sold a fine team of sorrel horses to Mr. Harry K. Russell for a good figure. The horses are recognized as among the finest ever seen in Winchester.
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C. A. Bowen
Harry K. Russell
Winchester
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League
Marlboro
Root
Messrs
T. M. Spaid
W. E. Harlee
High View
Dr. W. Holmes Yeakley
Staunton
George Windle
East Monmouth Street
Maj
Joel Flood
J. W. McSherry
Victor
A. G. Rutherford
John K. Rodgers
L. E. Rice
Agnes Parker
Miss Frances
Schneider’s Grocery
John Keating
Father Gallagher
Cumberland
Walter Grim
Lyle Grim
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Savings Department
Joan W. Rice
Great Scott
Renovator of Old Hats
Catholic Standard and Times
Horsey & Atwell
the Clothiers
Pas
C. E. Huntsberry
North Main Street
VAT
Baltimore
Highfield
Gettysburg
Hanover
Spring Grove
York
Baltimore and
Hartsburg
Cherly Run
Chambersburg
Hagertown
Shippensburg
Quinsonia
Bruceville
Be, Bushnell & Co
Umbeerland Valley
R. R. OG
Tpm
Martinsbu
Greencastle
Mercersburg
Waynes
Poensburg
Fesburg
Pers x
Jones’ Greamery
W.M. Frerener
Mer
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
AGI_Families
Telephone
Farmers & Merchants National
Bank OF Winchester
R. T. Barton
HD. Fuller
L. N. Barton
the Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
Savings ‘Department
Daniel Annan
W. P. McGuire
Wm. C. Graichen
German Smith
John M. Steck
S. M. Chiles
E. D. Newman
Perry C. Gore
James W. Rhodes
C. E. Clevenger
Thos. M. Nelson, H. H. Baker, M. M. Lyne
If. Haldeman
ACT. I
America
Eugar
the Miller Supply Company
Noonan
North Main Staat
We. Li
McCaw
JW. Boxset McCann & Henshall
Real State
Ies
Stat Enemity
Ene Sane Semaner
Rouss Ave
Wiacuistan
Dims Tyt
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