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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
4
Twenty five dollar contributions flood in as citizens urge swift setup of committees to organize funds for a monument to the patriot Daniel Morgan. Veterans from both sides of the Civil War and descendants of revolutionaries urged to contribute to a large campaign.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer disclosed that George W. Smith of Chicago, died in London, left large sums to death duties in Britain, provoking sharp commentary. He left railroad stock to George G. Keith of Middletown and other beneficiaries including relatives and Misses Mac and Maude Keith.
The Methodist Church at Fredericksburg held a Sunday dedication of its new chapel with music and a sermon by pastor Rev. J. P. Stump. Rev. J. W. Duffey of Washington delivered a lecture on John Wesley and Methodism at the church.
Mr George Markell, a leading Frederick, Maryland citizen and cousin of Arthur S. Markell, was stricken with paralysis and is very ill at age 84. He has extensive connections in Baltimore and beyond.
Miss Hilda Heller of Winchester Virginia has returned home after a three month stay with Miss Florence Burgunder at 1718 Eastutaw Place Baltimore. Robinson Brothers announce opening of a large new store tomorrow occupying the former Son property with their entire stock. Ge o H Heist left this morning to attend the I Liup He r. Miflin Swartz of Winchester attended.
A sales note lists spring items and heavy goods priced at dollar amounts. It mentions $1.00 and $1.87 figures, a line of items offered at low prices, and a $1.25 price point, indicating a broad discount promotion.
Cassius Ritter, about 12, injured Saturday night after colliding with a board over a brick pile on East Water Street, was carried to a nearby Star office. He bleeding from mouth, upper lip mangled, bruised body, but is improving though unable to work. He formerly worked at The Star office.
List of Civil War veterans including Rosser's Brigade and Stonewall Brigade members. Entries note service details such as regiment and company, notable actions at spots like Spotsylvania, captures, and postwar deaths in Frederick and Winchester areas with dates in 1895.
A noon fire alarm at the law office of Alvin J Lavenner at 6 Court Place drew about a thousand spectators. Dense smoke over the Bantz building fooled many into thinking a major fire, until the blaze proved to be a chimney fire in Tavernier's office. Water was used to dampen roofs and prevent spread.
Yesterday Jno J Ridgeway a prominent Ridgeway cattle dealer shipped five carloads of fine cattle to eastern markets. Records show deposits totaling 582.60 with entries from Reed from Charles Rougs Bire Company 100.00 and 431.60 for the cattle deal. Julius Bentz is reported in Baltimore on business.
Six year old Albert Leafe son of William Leafe of Canada was badly hurt on North Kent street after leaving the Lewis Jones Knitting Factory. He tripped on a curb, fell into a gutter, and suffered a deep forehead gash and facial bruising. Doctors say injuries not dangerous.
A Berryville telegram announces the death of Mrs Shirley Lewis of Hagerstown from blood poisoning. She is survived by a husband formerly of Clarke county. John Rebill and nine children arrive from Philadelphia. Redbill, foreman at Levis Jones Knitting Co., will reside on National avenue. J M Waller of Greenwich Insurance Co. left town yesterday. FE Krebs of The Star was in Harpers Ferry on professional business last evening.
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