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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
2
A city candidate announces, subject to the democratic primary, intent to seek renomination for Commissioner of the Revenue. He pledges faithful duty performance if elected.
Governor Montague vetoed the joint Assembly resolution authorizing 300000 for Confederate veterans pensions. He argued that only the needy and deserving should receive funds and that existing laws are flawed and prone to irregularities. The veto was referred to a committee.
A fruit grower advises pruning grape vines in fall or early spring before ground frost. Do not prune after frost in spring to avoid excessive bleeding. Prune annually on last year’s growth with two to seven buds, depending on branch size, and pinch ends after fruit forms to improve grape size.
A Virginia House bill amends the 1901 act on sale by peddlers. It would reduce the state tax on city peddlers of provisions from 500 to 90 dollars while leaving the city tax at 100 dollars. The current 600 dollar national tax has disrupted their business, spurring active support for change.
The Winchester stage driven by Mr. Shiner bogged in a snow drift just beyond Nineveh on Thursday March 6. Rescuers dug out the team and found only empties aboard. Shiner returned his horses to Winchester and left the stage at Nineveh as residents denounced the empty car. Shiner reportedly remains in Winchester.
Hon. William J. Bryan visits Major Daniel A. Grimsley in Culpeper Virginia. The Union Bank of Winchester announces savings interest at 8 percent per annum. M H G Wii January 7 cashiers note.
A dispatch notes Bowman Brothers shipped 10876 dozen eggs in four days despite poor roads. Other items mention Mrs. Miller’s Richmond operation recovery, mail troubles on Capon Road, W W Little to represent International Stock Food, a new Black resident Lim, and planned spring stock purchases. Local farm weather and community notes follow.
Intelligence reports the death of David Erb aged 83 in Massillon on March 8 from a complication of diseases. A respected Stark County citizen, he moved to Frederick County Virginia in 1866 near Stephensons then returned to Ohio. He is an uncle of Millard J Yost and D F Yost of Winchester.
D H Henkel of Wakeeney Kansas, a relative of the Henkels here, was badly paralyzed last week. He is the register of deeds of Trego County Kansas. Also an oyster ad notes fresh large oysters from Noonan at 7 North Main Street with phone contact. Advertise now in Tar Star to grow your business.
Mrs Bettie I Arbuckle of Bartonsville has gained a clue to a wire stolen from her farm two years ago and hopes to recover it soon. The Lutheran Church plans a two night supper March 29 and 31 to pay parish house debt. Dr Elmer M Steele elected Greenhill Cemetery trustee replacing the late Captain George A Grove. M J Grove Lime Co opened more kilns after idle winter. John W Gregory to move to Clarke county. Col F Shryock ill at home. L E Rice offers wood delivery. Norfolk street car strike fading but attacks on cars keep troops on duty. Stan brand semi paste paint at CueLer’s Drug Store. About 400 coal miners strike at Norton Virginia seeking union recognition.
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