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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
2
A brief notice outlines subscription rates published on Thursday June 13 1901. It lists amounts for annual and periodic plans and may include regional variants. The item emphasizes pricing clarity for readers and potential subscribers.
The Star recalls Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde gave 5000 dollars to Winchester Memorial Hospital, the first large contribution by a woman to a Winchester public institution, noting Miss Sarah Zane’s 1840 fire engine gift to the company bearing her name as a prior notable female contribution.
Citizens urge removing the rotten electric light pole in front of City Hall to improve beauty and avoid convening extra meetings. The pole allegedly serves no functional lighting purpose and its removal would not affect the city lighting system.
Dispatches from Norfolk report great excitement and disorder at Providence Church during the five delegate gubernatorial convention. Montague supporters claim victory over Swanson forces, with Swanson supporters forced to meet elsewhere and Democrats elsewhere questioning approval of such proceedings.
The passage notes Montague's bitter denunciation of Democratic leaders boosting Republican hopes. State Chairman Agnew says Republicans have a better chance to elect a governor this year than in many years, reflecting party dynamics and commentary from The Washington Post.
The Republican State Convention will meet in Charlottesville on August 21 to nominate a full ticket headed by a governor. Prominent candidates include J. H. Walker, J. Hampton Hoge, Thos. L. Kesser, and Warren F. Lurry with Thorpe challenging for attorney general. Some expect an outsider trusted by business interests may be chosen. The party plans to stress economy and reform, arguing for a change from the Democratic machine, while intra party splits may aid their chances.
The Hagerstown Globe comments on an Evening Star exclusive about a union depot in Winchester. It notes C V and B and O at Winchester would be consolidated under Pennsylvania Railroad management after the Pennsylvanias absorption of the B and O. The piece suggests potential similar consolidations in Hagerstown and other towns to reduce expenses and reflects ongoing commercial ambitions.
The use of kerosene oil to destroy mosquitos shows success, especially in Havana where twenty thousand houses have tried it. It targets standing water, sinks, and ditches as effective, offering a cheap, easy method to curb disease carriers. Winchester considers adopting an ordinance similar to Charlestown. Mr. T. B. Patton travels to Baltimore on important business. Mr. L. A. Grove fills his position.
The notice emphasizes a shopper or buyer gains from our experience in the footwear trade. It highlights 15 years in the shoe business and states that customers benefit financially from that know how.
Our stock at present is complete in all seasonable footwear. Call on us when in need of shoes.
Editorial recalls the Gen Turner Ashby Camp formed after the 1899 unveiling of Gen Jackson’s monument in Lexington. Dr William P McGuire urged a camp to aid the needy and bury the deceased, leading to rapid growth from 20 to over 200 members and a fund near $30. The camp has assisted the needy, buried the dead, provided free entertainments, and earned high local respect. Cuns W McVicar commends Winchester citizens for supporting the veterans group.
Miss Clara L Huff of Millwood Virginia wed Mr Charles B Sowars at St Mark s Lutheran parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland yesterday. Rev George Bowers officiated at the ceremony.
Against the Mosquito, Hagerstown prepares to wage war though locals, except police chief, say there are song birds near their homes. Mrs. S. M. Timberlake notes the situation as Staunton visits her brother Mr. Harry Timberlake in this city.
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