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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
2
A candidate announces renomination for the office of Commissioner of the Revenue in the city subject to a democratic primary. The statement pledges faithful performance of duties if elected.
H EB Totty announces his independent candidacy for City Sergeant in Winchester Virginia. He seeks voter support for the May 22, 1902 election and pledges to faithfully perform duties if elected. He thanks supporters and invites continued backing.
J Wm Taylor announces re nomination for City Sergeant of Winchester subject to Democratic Primary. He pledges faithful performance of duties if elected.
Correspondent reports John Grove and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Capon Springs on March 19 with family and friends. Guests included B F Kump, Sara Anderson, Jennie Mason, Bettie Mason, Cordelia Farmer, Judith Lafollette, Mary Milburn, Nettie Lafollette, Bertha Brill, Anna Kackley, Louisa Anderson, Carrie Miller, Oscar Brill, Oliver Lafollette, Carson Miller, and Wade Larrick. Dinner was at 2 PM. a quilt was shared and socializing followed. A sleigh incident involving Peter Miller’s Derby horse occurred without injuries. John E. Grove’s horse has a swollen limb likely a gum-boil. Laura Spellman and son Ray left for Harrisonburg to visit her mother. A letter from Sharon, Pa., says C C Grove is doing well. A. Frank visits J E G on business. Rev D Bennette expected home from conference tomorrow.
Corres pondent reports in the Clarke Courier that in meadows along the Shenandoah washed by floodwater many bullets and cartridges were found. He speculates they were from a river skirmish between opposing armies. Also noted are Indian dayts. The Union Bank of Winchester offers 3 percent interest in savings. M H G Willis cashier.
Advertises psychic readings by Queen Lenora and her assistant Madame Fantama. Reads fortunes from cradle to grave covering business love and courtship. Readings priced 25 50 and 1.00 with office hours 9 am to 10 pm. 3.17 ot her.
March 13 1902 notice in Winchester Virginia states the case of Henry B Pitzer deceased is referred to a chancery commissioner. The notice sets a hearing date April 10 1902 at the commissioner’s office to report on liens and real estate value and to settle accounts of the personal representative.
Lake View Virginia March 19 correction to last week’s Lake View correspondence clarifies the “best girls” remark. Floyd Swimley sold a driving horse to Pennsylvania dealers and J C Erb sold a fine driving horse with good prices. James H Steward moves to J D Wright’s farm. Charles Carver of Winchester moves into Steward’s vacated property. Sophia Staff ill with limited improvement. B Staff recently out after two weeks in confinement. A large crowd attended the J M Stickle sale last Thursday and his property brought fair prices.
Stephens City notes two locals, Harry M. Carper and Edward Ewing, headed to New York for railway work. Prof. H A Funk received a large United States map for school display. Barr and Sampsell plan an undertaking business after Col C E Shryock’s death. Road to the depot is being macadamized and improved. Martin White and family from North Dakota visit. Mrs. Laura Slocum of Pennsylvania attends mass. C J Palmer moves to Maryland to pursue farming.
March term 1902 decree orders a Master in Chancery to report on N. D. Rudolph's property and debts, with tax details and priority. notices will be published in Winchester Virginia with personal service to all interested parties and a continued hearing if not completed.
A vintage ad touts guitars mandolins violins banjos and accordions for sale at 50 cents per week. It urges readers to visit Ricr's for affordable installments on each instrument.
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