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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
2
The text outlines registration criteria for voters including wartime service in US or Confederate forces or state service, eligibility for the son of such a person, ownership of real or personal property with at least $1 state tax paid in the prior year, and ability to understand or explain any Constitution section to registration officers.
The Board of Registrars for Opequon District announces registration sessions at Old Forge Middletown Canterbury and Stephens City. Registration runs from 8 a m to sundown on September 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 with signups at each location as listed.
Public notice notes Seashore excursion tickets for September 11 aboard the Baltimore and Ohio route. It warns travelers not to stop at Washington or other places en route and promotes the illustrated Guide to Washington published by the railroad, available for 10 cents, or 15 cents mailed. Special rates apply for posts ordering 50 or more.
Shawnee District registrars announce registration under Virginia law. Registration opens at Carper's Valley on Sept 25 26 27 and 29 from 8 a.m. to sunset. Kernstown holds Sept 30 and Oct 1 2 8 from 8 a.m. to sunset. Greenwood gathers Oct 4 6 7 8 from 8 a.m. to sunset. Registrars: Jno M Silver David Carpenter R J Whutton.
The Gainesboro District Board of Registrars Frederick county Va invites registration at Yeakleys School House Sept 11 12 13 and other dates through Sept 27 with times each day from 8 a m to sundown. It also advertises discounted rail travel to Washington for the 36th G A R encampment with specific Oct 4 5 6 7 departure dates and return extensions to Nov 3 1902.
On Thursdays July 24 August 7 21 September 4 18 and October 2 16 1902 personal excursions to Niagara Falls will run from Cumberland Valley line. Tickets valid on regular CVRR No 4 and connecting PRR train with ten day return and Buffalo stopover. Special Winchester trains depart 7 30 am for Washington and return $1 and Baltimore and return $1 25 with Sunday Beth.
Our new 8 stock wrappers now on sale with stylish cuts finished with flounces and braid. Colors include blues grays blacks whites and fancy colorings in valicoes flannel ettes and percales. Sizes 32 to 40 priced 75 cents to $1.50.
A local notice promotes a back to school sale on children’s hose sizes 6 to 93 with extra quality and weight. The offer highlights a price of 124 cents and urges customers to view the special drive at the store.
The old Staten Island Dyeing Establity advertises dyeing and cleansing services as essential for fashionable dress fabrics. It positions itself as the agent handling goods at regular office rates and notes expertise in restoring worn garments without harming wear qualities.
A New York Press note explains that a pound of feathers weighs more than a pound of lead when buoyancy is accounted for. Using a bag of feathers and shot, then an air pump with glass bell, shows the feathers require more mass to balance in air but a true pound is equal in a vacuum in ordinary weighing.
The article explains the flying fish earns its name by gliding above the sea using the long pectoral fins as parachutes, with the tail providing propulsion. It notes its size about a foot, its flight brief and distant, and compares its air ability to diving birds like the otter and penguin. The piece ends with a humor line about southern railroad punctuality.
Sweet potatoes and poultry supplies plus spices listed for pickering at Schneider's store, detailing available items and shopping options.
A historical bank statement shows resources including loans and discounts at 56 141 59 and securities such as U S bonds 50,000. The list covers U S bonds on hand 5 200 00, premiums on bonds, stock holdings, reserves from state banks, and cash items. Total assets equal 81 067 481 17 with capital stock 100 000 00, surplus 100 000.00, undivided profits 73 706 47, and total deposits 715 457 00.
Brick house with seven rooms and hydrant in kitchen. Cistern in yard and good outbuildings including a stable. One half acre on corner Pall Mall and Washington streets. Apply to W. L. Zeke, 9 16 w Winchester Va.
Property listing offers back room on first floor and entire second and third floors with yard access above the Gray and Streit store. Entrance from Main Street. Available Oct 1. Henry Baerger & Co.
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