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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
2
Frank R. Harris manager sworn statement shows 33 748 copies printed and distributed to paid subscribers for The Winchester Star in June 1900 with a daily average of 1 298 copies across 26 publication days. The month’s totals are compared to April’s daily average of 1 250 copies.
Martinsburg and other towns face water scarcity rumors. The Winchester spring flow is ample and of high quality, contradicting sensational reports. The Martinsburg Independent calls out wasteful consumption and unnecessary city labor caused by false headlines.
Mrs. Mary Jane Lindsay of Martinsburg defeated Miss Margaret Gast by time for 1000 miles on New York roads, finishing 11.58 Friday after starting Monday at 6. The total time was 105 hours 57 minutes with 500 miles in 33 hours 28 minutes, fastest riding time. Lindsay weighed 118 pounds at start and 109 at finish, a native of Martinsburg, daughter of L F Wellen, in excellent health after 900 miles.
Unclaimed letters remaining for the week ending July 20 1900 include George L Brawner Lucreta pay J B Lupton Geo Mead it Padgett Jennie Yow calling for these letters must pay one cent for each letter received C H Haxpy P M
Overstock sale highlights Justine shirt waists praised for style and workmanship. Store notes overstock and emphasizes price reduction to attract shoppers.
Washington reports from Wu indicate Li Hung Chang may stay away from Pekin and direct actions from Tien Tsin with allied commanders. German and Russian actions ripple through Europe as Siberia and Turkestan go under siege. Nearby, U S troops in Saipan? No, in Tien Tsie. marines head to San Francisco for China duty. A Baltimore Ohio sunrise acrobatics mishap ends with a man leaping aboard a moving train then tumbling to the platform. Henry Bretjer and family visit in Ringtown as plans shift.
The notice lists arrivals from the north at 4450m 8124m B&O 910am CV 1144am B&O 1225pm CV 643pm B&O 730pm CV 900pm B&O. Departures for the north 600am B J 730am CVV 901am B&O 245pm CV 604pm B&O. Arrivals from the south Valley 901am 604pm. Departures for the south 1144am 643pm. Star routes Romney Shockeysville Marlboro Bloomery times and mail close rules given.
Train times listed for Western Maryland line with routes to Baltimore Union Bridge Frederick Littlestown Taneytown Emmitsburg Rocky Ridge and more. Daily except Sunday departures from Bruceville Roe Ridge Rapertown PStEpee Hagerstown and Chambersburg with morning and evening runs. J M Hood and B H Griswold sign as president and general passenger agent.
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