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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
2
A brief notice referencing the Times in advance and the Times and Star appears in local press discussions. The fragment notes publication names and scheduling context without additional details.
The Evening News is praised for a new dress and improved appearance with fresh type. Editors and staff are commended for energy enterprise and ability in the reportorial columns reflecting credit on their readers and the paper.
Correspondent reports Benj H Potts and family visiting relatives in Gore with Mrs Fred Potts from Washington DC. Prof B F Line will preach at Rock Enon Church on the fourth Sunday with a What must I do to be saved text. Prof J H Gore spoke at Sunday School on Sunday.
Miss Bertha Bowers returned to Winchester after visiting here. Miss Ida Oates spent Sunday with Sam Sirbaugh. Fred L. Oates and Lester Harris returned from a trip to John R. Giffin's at Bethel Church. Rev. Simmons preached at Bethel Capon Chapel and Capon Bridge. Macedonia M E Church Sunday School hosts a yard party July 19 in the church yard with proceeds for the church. Refreshments offered at moderate prices.
Judge Thomas W. Harrison received a postal card ad from Stone Printing Co Roanoke mocking officials under the new Virginia Constitution prohibiting passes for rail road street car or steamship travel Effective July 10 1902 the notice notes that state and local officials may not receive free transportation as a point of satire.
A lawn social at Morgan Mills near Lake View honors H. H. Hoffman, home from a three year U S Cavalry Band enlistment in Manila. Guests arrived around 5 and 7 PM, enjoying lanterns, hammocks, and games with refreshments, featuring numerous local residents and attendees.
The Sunday School of the M. E. Church Round Hill will hold a yard party in the church yard on July 18 and 19, 1902. Proceeds to benefit the church. Miss Emma Hirsh of Harrisonburg, visiting Mrs. William H. Wright, has returned home.
Auction notice states four good work horses, one blooded colt, cows and young stock cattle offered for sale at cash price. Auctioneer 9 Guinea CATHER.
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