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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1903

Page

3

Additional Eastbound Local Trains Schedule Published

Daily local trains added for Carlisle Mechanicsburg Dillsburg and intermediate stations with specified departure times. Trains 28 110 run between Hagerstown Harrisburg. extra services from Chambersburg to Waynesboro and return. Pullman sleeping cars NY to Kale and through coaches Philadelphia on specified trains. Officers H A Bippxs and J F Born sign.

Carlisle Mechanicsburg Dillsburg Hagerstown Harrisburg Willeave Bepepary Varlisle Dillaburg Intemediate Hegerstown Pullman Palace New York Kale Chambersburg Waynesboro H. A. Bippxs J. F. Born General Pass. Agt Berryville Shenandoah Junction Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Rstown Hiladelphia Pullman Sleeper Pullman Philadelpia

Bowser Declares Farmer Role After Dinner Talk

In a comic exchange, Bowser announces plans to become a farmer for exercise and profit, renting four vacant lots, planting lettuce onions beets potatoes cucumbers and tomatoes, while quarreling with his wife over budgeting and seed counts. Neighbors weigh in with practical farming figures.

C. B. Lewis Bowser Tibet Tam

Farmer Bowser and the cost of starting a farm misadventure

A quirky dialogue between Mrs. Bowser and Mr. Bowser unfolds over the costs of starting a small farm. They estimate expenses from ground rent and fencing to tools and seeds, while a policeman interrupts a potential dispute and the farmer sulks after failing to settle the budget.

Property for sale at 412 North Main Street

Brick building seven rooms with good outbuildings and abundant fruit. Fronted by 40 feet and extending 220 feet east from Main Street. flagstone walk from front to rear. For further particulars contact Tuos. C. Prince.

C. Prince

Braddock Street OT Sale Notice

Property on Braddock street described as for sale or transfer. Applicant requests details from R. ArwEu with reference 4-3-1f 8. Notify the agent for further instructions.

Braddock Street R. ArwEu William Byrd Washington Street Hansproven & Carrer

Interest on Savings Deposits Noted for April Entry

The Savings Department announces the regular semi annual interest at 8 percent per annum due to depositors will be ready for entry on books on and after April 1. H. D. Fuller, Cashier.

For Sale Eng lish Letters at Winchester Kennels

A lot of thoroughbred English Letters for sale at Winchester Kennels operated by George J. Jolliffe. Reasonable price. Apply in person at the kennels.

Winchester Geo J. Jolliffe

Deer in the Woods and a Scottish Char Acter

An essay on deer sight in woods contrasts viewing habits with hidden animal parts and a poetic woodland scene. A Scottish village tale follows Johnnie McCraw who asks a doctor to remove his teeth because he has nothing to eat, and the doctor pays him sixpence to buy loaf.

van Dyke Johnnie McCraw Scotland Johnine Pearson’s

Indian headsman seen as dignified figure in India

The article describes the Indian headsman as a pompous, awe inspiring official who performs executions with skill. It notes a national respect and fear for the public executioner in India, contrasting with European contempt and horror and highlighting the headsman as a picturesque figure in ceremonial robes.

India Europe

Disease and diagnosis blur in tenement tale of Moike

Mrs. Cassidy shares a doctor visit verdict about Moike's health. The exchange mocks the doctor’s plural pneumonia diagnosis while praising Moike's small size and the odd way the family frames illness. The scene captures neighborhood humor in a crowded tenement.

Moike

Local Notes From Macedonia Virginia

June 24 correspondence reports Miss Bessie Johnston of Winchester visiting Mrs H W Craig. Mr James Cornwell is very ill at his Whit home. Miss Lelia Dame, daughter of Rev and Mrs Nelson P Dame, has returned home after visiting several cities.

The Evening Star Macedonia Bessie Johnston Winchester H. W. Craig James Cornwell Whit Lelia Dame Nelson P. Dame

Winchester Seeks Auditorium Lease For Opera House

The Common Council of Winchester Virginia invites bids by June 25 1903 at noon to lease the Auditorium for July 1 1903 to July 1 1904 with lessees paying all current expenses. The venue promises seating for 740 with private boxes carpeted aisles gas and electric lighting steam heat and frescoed hall plus private backstage facilities. The city reserves dates including January 19 and seven others for daylight Farmers Institute meetings and non interfering bookings.

Common Council Winchester Farmers’ Institute

Principal Conventions This Year Across the Nation

A listing of major upcoming conventions with low rate excursions and ticket sales. Cities include Atlantic City Baltimore Boston Denver Detroit Los Angeles St Louis San Francisco and Saratoga with event dates from June to October and sale windows in May June July and August.

Atlantic City N. J Baltimore Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Boston Mass National Educational Association Denver Colo Christian Endeavor Society Los Angeles Cal General Assembly St. Louis San Francisco National Association Master Plumbers Grand Army Republic

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