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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
2
The notice outlines annual rates for The Evening Star Publishing Co products. Weekly Times in advance price not shown. Daily Star at 2.00 and Times and Star at 3.00. A May 2 1900 notary sworn statement confirms subscription terms and formal authentication.
The Democrats of Winchester are called to primaries in their precincts on Thursday May 31 1900 at 9 a m to elect delegates and alternates to the Congressional Convention to meet in Harrisonburg on July 18. Ward 1 lists three delegates and three alternates and Ward 3 lists two delegates and three alternates. J P Happox serves as Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee.
County Democratic Executive Committee votes to hold precinct meetings on June 2 at 4 p m to select delegates for a Winchester convention on June 9 then to send delegates to the Harrisonburg Congressional Convention on July 18 Representation is one delegate per 50 votes or fraction of 25+ votes from the last presidential election Delegates listed by Frederick County precincts plus Dry Run recommendation Back Creek district vacancy filled by John M Himelwright replacing John W Keffer
The piece laments the absence of mosquitoes in Winchester. It notes sleep is easier without them and jokes about religious cause and profanity rules improving due to their absence. The author reflects on six weeks of their absence and the contrasting discomfort when they are present.
The town celebrates the defeat of mosquitoes after Mayor Barton and the city council’s kerosene program. Residents praise the plan as bringing no malaria and no mosquitoes, with remaining pockets slated for complete elimination through continued coal oil use.
Old North State reports on North Carolina monument near Stonewall Cemetery in Winchester. The 17 foot central granite shaft bears To our Confederate Dead North Carolina and will be unveiled on Memorial Day week with Captain C B Denson delivering the oration. Costing 1300 dollars plus transport gifts, the project honors NC veterans led by Mrs Armis tead Jones and featuring gifts from Charles Broadway Rouss. L O B Branch’s son and a committee of ladies represent the state.
Justine waists are advertised as well cut and made from choice materials, offering ready to wear options from 50c to 1.50 each in plain and fancy colors. The copy contrasts their fit with other shirts and notes the price advantage and sample waists in attractive styles.
Rev Dr William Dame of Baltimore brother of Rev Nelson Dame will address Lee Camp in Richmond next Monday evening. McCall's Magazine July issue features fashion gossip patterns and a free subscriber pattern offer. published by The McCall Company New York City at 5 cents a copy and 50 cents a year.
Closing notice from Union Bank of Winchester Virginia dated May 29 1900 states the bank will observe Monday June 4 as a holiday and close. Payments due Sunday June 3 or Monday June 4 may be paid Tuesday June 5 1900. Signed H G Willie cashier.
Advertises sale of a bicycle livery business at No 39 West Water Street. Notation lists administrator M. H. and references J. L. Redmon deed. Includes date stamp 5-30-tf.
Fragments indicate a report of missing pods on Main Street with unclear time frame. The OCR fragment mentions numbers and a date style but lacks full details. Authorities have not released further information.
Wanted a reliable white house girl for general work with references. Moderate work and good wages offered. Apply to The Evening Star Office at 5 23 6t. 17 and 19 E. Water St.
Robert Worsley is identified as an agent promoting Parker fountain pens in a compact notice style. The item presents a promotional context without additional events or dates.
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