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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1900

Page

2

Star circulation for April in Winchester Virginia

I Frank R Harris Circulation Manager of The Evening Star do solemnly swear that 29800 is the actual number of copies printed and distributed to paid subscribers during the month of April 1900. Daily average for April 1192 copies and March 1150 copies. Sworn May 2 1900 before me Notary Public Robert Wosgstey.

Tate Virginia Winchester I. Frank R. Harris Eventua Star Tur Evenine Star Frank R. Harris Robert Wosgstey Notary Public Circuit Court County of Frederick Mary Wright Geo Wright Mary Sarah Robinson Mary Andison Geo. B. Wright Mary Maud Wright Aide Amert Evening Star

Citizens as Benefactors Mosquito Control Editorial

The Star reprints a Baltimore Sun editorial urging citizen action against mosquitoes. It cites Prof A Celli via the Philadelphia Medical Journal, noting spring as optimal for destruction and the vast reduction in future mosquitoes per egg-laying cycle.

Star Baltimore Sun Winchester The Sun A. Celli Philadelphia Medical Journal Boas

Mosquito Protection Advice From Historical Text

The passage advises covering windows and doors with netting and wearing a veil and gloves if outdoors at night in a malaria country. It mentions chemical protections such as turpentine and turpentide soap, iodoform, menthol, and valerianic acid paste as effective repellents.

Letter From the Frozen Land of Gold

The writer describes a harsh mining frontier with frozen ground and deep shafts around Hootahana, Tana. He notes hot springs and a 112 degree bubble, pervasive theft, and miners known for tall tales. Social life centers on winter entertainments by the Jolly Companions and squaw dances, while health remains decent but graves multiply from past seasons. Woodcraft aids camp survival as lumber and shelter needs grow, and crews debate work methods amid rough camaraderie.

Hootahana Tana Seattle Rampart Gabriel Woodcraft

New Year Greeting From Contry B. Coorrr

A fragmented New Year message from Contry B. Coorrr wishes a restless spirit improvement and notes Virginia as a decent place. It asserts experience is overrated and ends with best wishes and a ready service stance.

Virginia Contry B. Coorrr

Fire Endangers Baltimore and Ohio Track Near Kernstown

A wildfire threatened B and O railroad ties near Kernstown yesterday. Lincoln Pa horse buyer Robt McCane and L J Hefilebower alerted County Treasurer Chiles and local officials who helped extinguish 37 burning ties. A special train carrying officials and their wives had just passed the spot.

Robt. McCane Lincoln L. J. Hefilebower Kernstown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Hefilebower Chiles John B. Chiles Frank Huck Lexington Baltimore

Deer Park Hotel Offers Modern Comforts in Scenic Maryland

Swept by mountain breezes at 2800 feet above sea level the Deer Park Hotel and cottages on the Main Line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad promise modern conveniences. Rooms en suite with bath electric lights elevator Turkish baths two pools golf tennis bowling and livery. Annapolis Naval Academy Band for entertainment with cottages furnished for housekeeping. Open June 23 to September 30 with rates via W. E. Burwell manager until June 10 and Deer Park, Garrett County after. Local notes mention Mr. Vonny Purcell of Washington and Miss Ela Timberlake returning to Martinsburg after a visit in Winchester.

Baltimore and Ohio Annapolis Naval Academy W. E. Burwell K. & O. Building Baltimore Deer Park Garrett County

Desirable Houses and Lots in Winchester Virginia

Six properties in Winchester Virginia listed for sale by executor M. M. Lynch with auctions led by FE. L. Hopeson. Properties include brick and frame houses on Brad dock Piccadilly West Peyton Kent Market Braddock streets with varying frontages and back depths. One third cash plus two annual payments with bonds and deed of trust. Auction date listed as 4-18-IS.

Winchester Flirst Braddock Piccadilly Streets Episcopal Institute Braddock Street Casper Nott Geo Clarence Miller Peyton Street Said Street Female College North Kent St North Market Street John McCoy Methodist Episcopal Church M. M. Lynch John Lillis D. FE L. Hopeson

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