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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
2
H E Totty announces candidacy for City Sergeant of Winchester Virginia. He asks for support on May 22, 1902 and thanks friends for past backing, pledging to faithfully perform official duties if elected. He signs respectfully.
The Frederick News notes the death of Mrs. Helen Schley sister of Mrs. T Marion Bantz of Winchester. Described as an esteemed civic woman active in church St Marys Chapter and various societies including the Key Monument Association Visitation Academy Alumnae. Death due to angina pec toris occurred Saturday at Mrs E Broadleys home. Observer letter condemns Sunday evening uncouth behavior by town youths.
The John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church praises Rev. R. P. Lawson who preached Sunday morning and evening. He will leave tomorrow for Rockville Maryland.
A L Shearer announces relocation to new rooms on North Market street. He offers a fresh stock of eight suits, cases, satchels, and harnesses and invites customers to call, noting business hours and welcome atmosphere.
All ladies and gentlemen are invited to have their life read from cradle to grave on business, love and courtship. This is the last chance. Readings cost 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar. Office hours 9 am to 10 pm. 317 ot
A historical sketch recounts St Patrick’s journey from Gallic origins to missionary work in Ireland. It notes his escape from pirates, establishment of churches, 365 churches and 12 000 converts, canonization in Rome, and legendary slaying of snakes. It ends with his long life and burial at Downpatrick.
Mayor R T Barton urges immediate action on the mosquito ordinance. He notes winter survivors and recent rains create ideal conditions for breeding and calls residents to treat cellars on Saturday the 15th to prevent summer swarms and protect sanitation.
List of unclaimed letters in the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending March 15 1902. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. Names include G. M. Albin J. J. Dougherty Miss Mamie Fries Miss Susan Haney and Hon. Pension Board.
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