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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
2
The Star guarantees the largest daily circulation in Winchester. Rates: one year $2.00, six months $1.00, three months 50 cents, one month 20 cents. Postage prepaid. Advertising rates available at the Star Office East Water Street.
The Star reports rising circulation and advertising 1900 to 1901 in Virginia. On June 18 1900 paid circulation was 1192 with 157 inches of ads. On June 18 1901 circulation nearly 1600 and ads 257 inches, seen as higher value for readers and patrons.
The Cumberland Times lauds expanding road improvements nationwide and highlights Winchester Virginia’s turnpike network as evidence of road value. It notes higher toll costs than rail and describes Winchester as bordered by toll gates, like a walled city, restricting outside access.
Cumberland Valley Railroad announces mid summer excursions to Atlantic City Cape May and other South Jersey resorts on June 20 July 5 18 August 1 15 29 and September 12. Tickets good for sixteen days on any regular train including the Pennsylvania Limited at 6 50 round trip from Winchester. Local agent Mr L Sacks Lexington offers full details.
A vintage ad touts muslin underwear labeled Royal in red for correct cut and sizing. It promises careful finish and personal supervision in production, with affordable prices from 10 cents to 2.50 and options to buy only desired items such as corset covers gowns chemises drawers skirts.
Personal conducted tours to Boston from Washington and Baltimore planned for June 25 and July 16 1901 at 28 dollars round trip. Includes all expenses and stopovers in Philadelphia and New York with five day return validity. Departures from Washington New Jersey Avenue 8 30 A M and U Street 9 19 A M Baltimore Camden Station 9 19 A M Mt Royal 9 24 A M. Further details from S B Hedge B F Bond and Arthur G Lewis.
Two tales from Payson Tucker on the Maine Central system show his thorough approach as a manager. He corrected a station brick pile without removing gloves and noted losses at a back road station, even arranging a replacement broom. A Glasgow lawyer’s trick for workers backfired when a workman drilled a nail into a half crown to thwart traps.
Theological Seminary in Alexandria hosts the usual ordination services tomorrow night. Bishop F M Whittle cannot preside due to physician guidance. Bishop R A Gibson, Coadjutor, will preside in his place.
Harry D. Homer married Mari on E Dixon in Martinsburg last Tuesday. Bride is daughter of Giles Dixon. groom a well known local merchant. Arthur and J W Leafe returned from Brunswick Maryland where they attended plans for a Lewis Jones Knitting Company branch.
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