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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
3
A Misdiagnosis leads to a boy suffering measles misinterpreted as fits. A female relative splashes him with cold water attempting to subdue a seizure. doctor claims measles. The note mocks the sister’s supposed allergy to diagnosis and mentions a physician from Mt Clinton and a sick horse.
The Martinsburg Fourth of July celebration lists Winchester officials among the parade marshals Judge William M Atkinson W Roy Stephenson and Dr Julian F Ward. Morning features include reel races hook and ladder contests and band concerts in Public Square. The afternoon highlights a grand parade band concerts and a sham battle. Evening events include a pyrotechnical display at nine followed by concerts at 9 30 in Public Square.
Schedule lists mail departures and arrivals for the North and South routes, with bed times and close times. Star Routes include Romney Bloomery Shockeysville Marlboro Mountain Falls and Rock Enon Springs Capon Springs with specific arrival and departure times.
At a special meeting the Independent Hose Company decided to enter races at Hagerstown on July 4 if excursion rates exist over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The Juniors will enter Hagerstown. the United team will go to Martinsburg. They hope to attend both events to win prizes and bring in money.
A seller offers goods on low price terms. Urges buyers to inspect a variety of buggies surreys traps and other vehicles asserting quality at affordable prices. Ends with invitation to view available inventory and negotiate terms.
An assortment of blankets robes fly nets and whips is offered for sale with a promise to please customers. The advertisement emphasizes variety and reliability.
Local retailer W B Barr announces remodeling to begin in about ten days and offers a mass sale of dry goods notions boots and shoes at reduced prices. The ad lists yard wide brown cotton at 5 cents per yard and assorted garments and accessories discounted to clear stock. Call or visit on Main Street to save dollars.
A brief notice lists chains bracelets heart jewelry and shirt waist sets with belts brooches and a full Roger Bros 1847 line of knives forks and spoons plus fine watch and jewelry repairing offered.
Large stock advertised including furniture of many descriptions, carpets and oil cloths offered for sale.
The celebrated Miller Organs and Pianos announces a new West End Supply House near the Cumberland Valley railroad depot. A large stock awaits inspection by customers.
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