Office of Harris verifies April 1900 Evening Star circulation
Frank R. Harris, circulation manager, swears that 29 800 copies of the Evening Star were printed and distributed to paid subscribers in April 1900. Daily averages are 1192 for April and 1150 for March. Sworn May 2, 1900, before Notary Public Robert Worsley.
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State of Virginia
Winchester
I. Frank R. Harris
Tur Eventhe Star
Eveningstar
Como
Frank R. Harris
Robert Worsley
Primaries for Delegates in Winchester May 31 1900
Democrats of Winchester attend precinct meetings on Thursday May 31 1900 at 8 p m to elect delegates and alternates to the Congressional Convention in Harrisburg July 18. Ward 1 receives three delegates and three alternates. Surnames shown include J P Happox, Chairman Democratic Executive Committee.
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Winchester
Sp. m
Harrisonburg
When Prejudice Disappears
A reflective note marks thirty five years since the Confederate army laid down arms. The piece honors fallen Union soldiers and acknowledges their sacrifices as holy, urging fair assessment of the Lost Cause era and the longing to honor memories across the divided land.
Path to national unity through mutual respect and shared sacrifice
An editorial urges end to partisanship and prejudice, arguing both sides must acknowledge each other’s sincerity. It envisions a reunited country once broad thinking replaces bias, with future Decoration Day tributes to all fallen soldiers bridging the Mason–Dixon divide.
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Mason and Dixon
Seventeen Year Locusts Predicted to Return
The article warns that seventeen year locusts will likely reappear this year. It outlines their emergence from ground, climbing trees, shedding shells, darkening colors, and egg laying in bark before dying. Eggs then lie dormant in soil for seventeen years before next cycle.
Veterans to march to national cemetery memorial services
Members of Mulligan Post No. 30 G A R assemble at Commander Hous ton 123 E Clifford St at 1 30 p m May 30 to ride to the national cemetery service. Rev E Olin Eldridge consents to deliver an address and is expected to draw a large crowd. E M Howston and Jos F Bran are noted as commander and adjutant. Can Talk With Baltimore telephonic service to connect Winchester Hagerstown and Baltimore with extra charges for Winchester users. John Wise of New York to deliver oration at Gettysburg tomorrow. Subscribe to Tam Stan.
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Mulligan Post
E. M. Houston
E.clifford Street
Sharp
National Cemetery
E Olin Eldridge
E. M. Howston
Jos. F. Bran
Adj’t
John Wise
New York City
Gettysburg
Tam
Justine Shirt Waists Offer Fine Fit and Value
Justine waists promise perfect fit and quality materials with correct cutting. Laundered ready to wear in plain and fancy colors, priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar 50, with sample waists at one third to one half regular prices.
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Justine
Memorial for late comrade adopted by local camp
The memorial honors a deceased member who died May 8 1900 in Leesburg Virginia and is buried there. The camp adopted the memorial and sent copies to the historian Comrade Bragonier, the deceased's family, and The Star before adjourning after discussion of June preliminaries.
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Leesburg
Bragonier
Barton
Mrs Brackenshire’s Illness Rivets Cavalry Leader’s Wife
Mrs. H Brackenshire wife of Prof Brackenshire leader of the Seventh United States Cavalry band with Ha vana HQ formerly of Martinsburg City band returned home on the transport Sedwick afflicted by insanity. Tales of the Cuban war and soldier hardships affected her mind and Prof Brockenshire sought cornet bass and piccolo players from Winchester for the cavalry band.
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H. Brackenshire
Liberal Offering At John Mann M E Church
Last Sunday a large congregation attended a rally day offering at John Mann M E Church. The final counted contribution was 152.84 dollars after an earlier misstatement of 145.06. The error was corrected on recount and the church thanks contributors. Funds will support church purposes.
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John Mann M. E
Freak Alderney Calf With No Tail At Local Farm
A tailess alderney calf born on a farm near the paper mill draws attention. The calf is vibrant and healthy despite lacking a brushing aid. Meanwhile 250 men work on the Southern Railroad extension from Purcellville to Snickersville. Miss Laura Cooney of Cumberland visits Mrs. John O Rear on South Market Street. Mr. Frank Warren of Washington visits town. he is a former Fourth Immunes member disabled by acute rheumatism. Mr. Sacks, Washington clothier, and wife spend Sunday with Mr. A Heller and wife and return home.
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Lewis W. Jacobs
Southern Railroad
Purcellville
Snickersville
Laura Cooney
Cumberland
John O’rear
South Market Street
Frank Warren
Washington
Mr. Sacks
A. Heller
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