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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
2
The article laments removing the benches on the Court House lawn as part of town improvements. It notes plans to remove the iron fence, sod bare spots, and modernize the area to abolish a familiar Virginia courthouse scene. The piece portrays the benches as a haven for idlers and summer rest.
The text reflects on Sunday attire and a scene of lovers and politics. It notes how people gather near the Court House bench as a platform for political discourse and laments the bench’s impending absence, fearing idlers must find rest elsewhere and politicians lose a gathering platform.
City of Winchester adopts an annual tax ordinance for 1900 1901 with detailed appropriation items. It allocates public debt interest lighting police schools water streets court elections sinking and contingent funds, and specific fire department expenses and salaries.
The document outlines mandatory written committee orders signed by a majority, required appropriation details, and clerk countersignature for payments. It sets quorum at two-thirds, attendance rules, monthly meetings on the first Tuesday, and special meetings by president or three members. It also dictates notice content and limited business without two-thirds vote.
The latest market report lists wholesale prices for butter, eggs, potatoes, dried fruits, and chickens, alongside grain rates for wheat and corn. Prices shown include butter at 18 per roll, dried cherries and apples, chickens in two categories, and corn and wheat values.
William Elliott Lowes presented an illustrated talk on the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Mountains. The Baltimore Sun notes his collection of historical facts tied to the Baltimore & Ohio route, showcased with colored views of Winchester and other scenic and historic spots.
Important to Fruit Growers listing 3000 to 4000 two year old York Imperial trees and other varieties, 5000 peach trees in various grades, a few hundred Keifer pear trees, 10000 Gregg raspberry plants, 500 Carolina poplars, 10 to 14 feet high, with contact at J A Ramsburg Frederick Md. also notes Philip J Affleck Jr acquiring controlling interest in Acker and Affleck drug store Washington and address at 1429 Pennsylvania Ave Ill brothers and local mentions of Col A L Boyce visitation. feeble condition reported.
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