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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
2
The report notes the sudden serious illness of King Edward and the respect he earns for his role in peacemaking in South Africa. The letter expresses hope for the king's swift restoration to health and honors his personal qualities and leadership.
A detailed timetable lists five carrier trips with start and end times for each, including report, leave, return, and end times. It notes carriers' time totals for each segment and window service. The text also mentions a new Southern Railway road extension from Jesup to Folkeston shortening Savannah to Jacksonville distance and through-train operation starting July 1 1902. It ends with a brief mention of a sick child related to Edward seg ne Doyou mad theSras.
A ten day sightseeing tour to Niagara Falls via Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue Line with day coaches and parlor cars. Depart Washington 8 30 a m and Camden Station 9 19 a m with stop overs at Buffalo Rochester Geneva Watkins Glen and Mauch Chunk. Niagara Falls to Toronto 1 0 and 1 25 via different routes with a Thousand Islands side trip for 5 50. Tickets valid five days return limit with lunch and supper arrangements and full details from ticket agents.
Rev Dr J M Schick of Grace Reformed Church Washington is expected to lay the corner stone July 2 with President Roosevelt in attendance. Rev J A Hoffheins D D of Martinsburg WV will preach. Ceremonies depend on foundation completion and current progress suggests readiness by the date.
Despite drought hurting crops in Frederick and nearby counties, well filled wheat from various county sections shows good heads and expected higher yields. Jury members in the Circuit Court cut the samples, which are exhibited at the Clerk's office with little straw observed.
The Southern Railway sells round trip first class tickets from Virginia coupon offices to Knoxville Tennessee with sale dates June 16 17 18 28 29 30 and July 11 12 13 and final return by August 15 1902. By depositing tickets with the Joint Agent in Knoxville by August 16 1902 the final return limit may extend to September 30 1902. Continuous passage in each direction. Further details at nearest Southern Railway Ticket Office.
The Western Maryland Railroad will offer round trip excursion tickets to Gettysburg Pennsylvania from July 11 through 19 with return by July 21 at one fare for the round trip. The event is billed as the largest and most interesting encampment held at Gettysburg in years. F N Castleman of the Virginia House Berryville received a $25 draft from Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation London via H R Bryarly Bros Winchester for one week disability.
Rail notice from P D B Martin and T B Patton announces additional eastbound service for Se Railroad region. Daily trains run except Sundays with posted departures from Carlisle Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg corridor including Hagersown and Harrisburg connections. No 8 and 119 run daily between Hagersown and Harrisburg.
Four tracts of limestone and slate land near Middletown and Winchester Virginia to be sold in whole or parts following a decree from May 1902. Tract 1 about 50 acres with dwelling. Tract 2 about 52 acres no buildings. Tract 3 between 70 and 75 acres with cultivation. Tract 4 about 20 acres slate land partly timber. Public notice for sale to be announced by Noonan and partners.
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