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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
2
H E Totty announces as an independent candidate for City Sergeant of Winchester Virginia. He requests past supporters to back him in the May 22, 1902 election and promises to faithfully perform the office duties.
J WM Taylor announces candidacy for re nomination for the office of City Sergeant of Winchester subject to Democratic Primary. He pledges faithful performance of duties if elected.
The Staunton Spectator notes discontent with abolishing the County Court system arguing it costs less in salaries than it did and that restoring it with higher pay could improve judge quality and public regard for the Convention's work. It frames the issue as a matter of dignity and service.
The Virginia Constitutional Convention again approves a property qualification requiring voters to hold at least two hundred dollars in property. A educated young man without property cannot vote while a black driver with some property may vote, provoking concern about fairness and class bias in the electoral system.
Farmers institute to be held in Luray Virginia on March 29. Also notes prominent Petersburg citizen W E Butler died Wednesday and a Montgomery County shooting incident involving an eight year old boy. Other items include bank bond purchases in Berkeley Virginia, a strike impacting the Bastol iron furnace, and various university and civic events.
All ladies and gentlemen invited to have their fortunes read by the eminent queen and her assistant. Readings cover life from cradle to grave including business, love, and courtship. Fees 25 50 and 100 cents. Office hours 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The store reports relocation to north Market street with new trunks suit cases satchels harness and robes in stock. Open at night until 9 o clock and illuminated by arc lighting inviting customers to call.
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