Local 1902 City Election Ballot Roster
The document lists mayor and city offices to be elected on May 22, 1902. It names R. T. Barton for mayor, W. P. McGuire for recorder, Holmes Boyd Jr for Commonwealth's Attorney, J. E. Correll for revenue, J. W. Taylor for city sergeant, John I. Fletcher for city constable, and a slate of Justices of the Peace and city council members across wards with named candidates. Ward selections include Vance W. Striker, Geo. E. Jenkins, Joseph M. Lupton, E. L. Hodgson, J. M. Haymaker, W. H. Baker, Wam. T. Barr, and E. Holmes Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Barton
W. P. McGuire
Commonwealth
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. E. Correll
J. W. Taylor
John I. Fletcher
Justices of the Peace
Ariel Od
Bragonier
Hensel
Vance W. Striker
Geo. E. Jenkins
Joseph M. Lupton
E. L. Hodgson
J. M. Haymaker
W . H. Baker
Wam. T. Barr
E. Holmes Boyd
May 22 1902 Election Ballot for City Officials
Voters chose a slate including Mayor William Graichen Commonwealth's Attorney Harry R Kern peace-at-large candidate SW Kremer T Reed ward justices S F Garton John Seabright W W Coburn W W Hodges City Council John P Sartelle Joseph W Leafe Scott A Affleck F Cooper in a local ballot.
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SW. Kremer
T. Reed
S. F. Garton
John Seabright
W. W. Coburn
W. W. Hodges
John P. Sartelle
Joseph W. Leafe
Scott A Affleck
Tewe F. Cooper
Evening Star prints irregularly due to press accident
The Evening Star reports limited printing as an accident disrupts the press. Affects roller types and seasonal adjustments with winter and summer rollers failing to function properly.
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Evening Star
Hetels the . Press
Advertising Inches Rise and Circulation Claimed by Tar Star
On May 10 1897 The Star printed 66 inches of ads and 74 inches in 1898 with 316 inches the day before yesterday. Tar Star lists a 400 circulation with 1825 papers printed for bona fide subscribers and invites inspection of its circulation books by advertisers.
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The
Star
Tar Star
Lower Valley
Portsmouth Postmaster Missing in Shortage Probe
Postoffice Inspector Bulla checks accounts of Samuel L. Burroughs of Portsmouth Virginia who disappeared Friday. Inspector uncovers a 2300.00 shortage. John W. Ritter named postmaster and assumes charge. Burroughs, appointed by President McKinley to replace Capt. H. L. Herbert, left amid strong endorsement and surprise in Portsmouth.
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Postoffice
Bulla
Samuel L. Burroughs
Portsmouth
Inspecor
John W. Ritter
Mr. Burroughs
McKinley
H. L. Herbert
Magruder Nominated for Woodstock Council in Democratic Primary
In Woodstock on Saturday Captain J W Magruder was nominated for May or. Also named for Councilmen were Daniel Lickliter H B Chapman N B Schmitt J Lem uel Boyer Dr J B Rush and Hugh Morrison Jr. Magruder led Co A 2nd Va Volunteers in the Spanish American War, with many Winchester boys in the unit. Chapman is a Shenandoah County native and former resident now in the Constitutional Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
J. W. Magruder
Daniel Lickliter
H. B. Chapman
N. B. Schmitt
J. Lemuel Boyer
J. B. Rush
Hugh Morrison, Jr
Co. A
Winchester
Shenandoah County
Fire at Ford’s store narrowly averted disaster at Boyce
A blaze by sparks from a south bound Norfolk & Western freight engine started rubbish behind C A Fords general store in Boyce. Bystanders and a water brigade quickly extinguished the fire. No damage occurred. Also notes unclaimed letters in Winchester postal list and local business news including Kernstown distillery stack completion and moves of J C Connolly and Charles Murnan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Boyce
Norfolk & Western Railroad
C. A. Ford’s
National Bank Reserve and Liabilities Reported in 1902
The document shows assets including Due from National Banks and State banks, Internal Revenue Stamps, and cash items. It lists Liabilities such as capital stock paid in, Surplus Fund, and Undivided profits, with notes of other National Banks and Due to other banks totaling 618,687.52 on Sworn Statement by Cashier Joan W. Rice and Notary IRLEY CARTER on March 1902.
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UWHOU
Heck
I. Joux W. Rice
Joan W. Rice
Mer
Irley Carter
Notary Public
National Bank
Earier
Farmers & Merchants’ Nat. Bank
Wood for sale by J H Jones at Baker Street yard
J H Jones offers wood delivery anywhere in town in regular or stove lengths. Minimum order 25 cents. cash with order or on delivery. Yard located at 205 Baker Street Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jones
Baker Street
Jas
H, Jones
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the Evening Star
the Evening Star Publishing No
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Elit Water Street
Telephone
Mownpay
Mary
Tae Stag
Wateree Tre Star
Nereby
Faith Winchester
Totty
Por City
Oley
Serabeatt
She's Leesion
Eres
Athey
Ibe
Vod Bie
Les
Ort
Agane
William
Graichen
Harry R. ‘Kern
Fey
S. Rosenmeyer
Bentey Keen, P. M
Kernstown
Messrs. Lemley, Seabright and Anderson
J. C. Connolly
J. C. Groves Dramatic Company
van Dyke & Eaton Company
Staunton
Charles Murnan
Hagerstown
India
Henry Baetjer & CO
Paul Jones
Belvidere Brewing Co
J.P. Haddox
Taylor Hotel
Jhenandoah
Nat. Bank
Virginia
Buemness
U.S
U. S
Penn
Total
State OF Virginia
Crry
Royal Tailors
Chicago
W. Hall
Furniture Reflections
MNK & Ray Funeral Mirecto
Purliseer Pais
South Main Sp
J.T. Fisher
Baker & Co
Srak
Southworth
Holmes
Zenda
Paris
Gracias
Helier
HU A
Pawnee Bill
Wild West
Deserta
Imperial Cossack
Ant Rato
South Washington
Secyanesdvantage- Varapus
Rouss Avenue
North Market Street
Portia B. Baker
Mr. J Brom
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Drew, Selby & Co
Main St. Nott
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