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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1900
Page
2
City officials James L. Redmon and Robert Moore, with Justices of the Peace D. H. Bragonier and James B. Burgess, note Virginia bars must post 30 day notices before licenses. Licenses expire April 30 and renew May 1, forcing many saloons to close temporarily until the waiting period ends.
Hotel Lee in Roanoke Virginia was gutted by fire yesterday morning, causing extensive damage and displacing guests. No injuries are reported. Fire investigators are on site assessing a cause. Roanoke firefighters battled the blaze through the morning hours. The restaurant’s crab specialty was highlighted as a seasonal feature at Noonan's Cafe.
Public notice outlines annual taxes for Winchester city water use and licenses, detailing hydrant charges, tampering penalties, delinquent-water shutoffs, and reporting by the Water Superintendent. It also notes treasurer duties, license collection, and enforcement powers, with a boxed note on Dr. John Lanahan’s conference travel.
The clerk transfers Land and Property Books and water tax assessments to the City Treasurer and records receipts. The Treasurer issues tax bills and, from now until Sept 30, 1900, taxes may be paid. starting Oct 1, 1900, a 3 percent penalty is added on unpaid bills, with the Treasurer receiving a 5 percent commission on all cash received.
Merchants of Winchester turn out to pay their tax quotas to Treasurer Kinzel for municipal and state government maintenance. Throughout the day they handed over sums of money to Mr Kinzel as part of the tax collection effort.
Masons push foundation work for ER KE Barr residence while lime kilns divert attention to relining No 1. Arches fail soon after starting prompting fear reline of kiln No 2. Quarry blasting occurs hourly. G F Mayers lands a major wallpaper order from Trussell Samsell. Local residents travel for errands, opens store Milinery, and several families visit relatives. Corn planting advances. boarding offered at Mary E Bauserman residence 109 South Market Street.
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