New Year Reflections and Old Carrier’s Address
A mixed New Year meditation from 1915 contemplates beginnings, regrets, and hope. It recalls a carrier’s 1855 Winchester Republican address and hints at future pages continuing the discussion.
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01 Jan 1916
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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
1
Furniture Club Scheme in Baltimore Sued as Swindle
Baltimore officials investigate Grand Rapids Furniture Company linked to a club plan that bilked more than 200 women out of 17.50 each. Offices in Fenwick Building closed. owners sought by State's Attorney Broening and Detective Captain McGovern. Several clubs formed, with promises of weekly valuables. many victims seek refunds. Public notices mention land sale and local town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Grand Rapids — Furniture Company
Baltimore
Baltimore Dispatch
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
Fenwick
West Baltimore
William F. Broening
McGovern
State
Broening
Atkinson
Armstrong
Furniture Company
C Ompany
For Rent Store Rooms at South Main Street Waalkner Dry Goods
Classified rental notice for store rooms Nos 12 to 14 on the east side of South Main Street. Properties associated with Waalkner Dry Goods Store and Orndorff & Hansbroneh & Carter Fresh mackerel linked in the ad. Details fragmentary but indicates leasing of commercial space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waalkner Dry Goods
Hansbroneh & Carter
Man Kicked By Colt Leaves Eye Injury Questionable
Mr Frank Brown of this city connected with Baublitz meat market on South Main street was kicked in the left eye by a colt yesterday afternoon at his father in law William Funk’s Kernstown farm. He suffers but doctors do not think the right eye is injured though he cannot work for some time. Cadillac radiator cap lost near Rouss Garage and Hotel Jack between Braddock and Piccadilly streets. Miss Eva Clowser seeks return of items. Baltimore friends hear of a possible reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Baublitz
South Main Street
William Funk
Kernstown
Brown
Cadillac
Rouss
Jack
Braddock
Piccadilly Streets
Prinele Rt
Rshes
Week of Prayer Services Begin Monday Evening
The annual series of week of prayer services starts Monday evening at 8 o'clock across Winchester churches. The program follows Federation of Churches and Evangelical Alliance themes with a special Sunday night centennial service for the American Bible Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Federation of Churches
Evangelical Alliance
The
American Bible Society
First Christian Church
W. D. Smith
Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church
Centenary Reforméa Church
Church Universal
W. O. Talbert
Braddeyk Street Methodist
Winchester seeks city manager as applications pour in
About a dozen applications for the Winchester city manager position have reached Mayor Julian F. Ward. The council created the post, and the matter will be considered at the next meeting. Ward may propose a committee to screen candidates and set salary, with many applicants described as highly qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Winchester
Julian F. Ward
Ward
Mrs. Sarah Dick Dies at 75 in Pittsburgh
Mrs. Sarah A. Dick longtime Hardy County West Virginia resident and widow of Peter Dick died in Pittsburgh after pneumonia from grip. Survived by two sons Thomas and Sammel, two daughters Mrs. Hutzler and Mrs. Erle, a brother James Vance. Remains brought to Martinsburg area. funeral Sunday at 2:40 p.m. at Brad dock Street M E Church South and United Brethren burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Erle
Pittsburgh
Peter Dick
John and
Nellie Vance
Wardensville
W. Va
Messrs
Sammel Dick
Martinsburg
Thomas Dick
Tunnelter
Neilie Hutzler
Inwood
James H. Vance
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Vance
South Main Street
Funeral for George Christopher Garrison Held At Mount Carmel
The funeral for George Christopher Garrison known as Chris was held at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester with Rev. W P Fisher officiating. A large mixed-gender gathering attended the service and later burial at Orrick cemetery. Pallbearers from the colored community included Andrew Cook Andrew Gaskins Walter Montgomery Matthew Finley William Parker Page Timberlake and Arthur Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christopher Garrison
Memorial Hospital
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
W.P. Fisher
Chris
Winchester
Orrick
Christ
Andrew Cook
Andrew Gaskins
Walter Montgomery
Matthew Finley
William Parker
Page Timberlake
Arthur Fisher
Boy Scouts Sell Red Cross Seals at Christmas Season
Troop 1 members led by Patrol Leader Leslie Grim report two fifths of city Seals sold this Christmas totaling two thousand. A Christmas cake sale netted $17. Merit badges were awarded to several scouts in swimming electricity and first aid. A first aid squad signaling corps bicycle patrol and swimming club are planned, with tests for advancement ongoing. Also noted were school and civic officials, Christmas greetings, and travels of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 1
Dr. Méist
Tocal Council
Leslie Grim
Richard Gray
Red Cross Seals
Robinson
Lynch
Wheat
Red Cross
Snapp
Silver
Genet Wheat
Mitchell Knight
Ross Wheat
Roosevelt
Roy Shiner
Rusell Pottie
Harry Te
Beverley Wright
Dudley Cart
St. James’ School
Hahn and
Copenhaver Sare
Talbert
Atterson
W—Va
Death of Mrs Mary Ellen Baker at Willow Grove
Mrs Mary Ellen Baker widow of Jacob F Baker dies at Willow Grove near Winchester in her 77th year after a month of illness. Survived by six daughters Nellie Laura Mary Margaret Portia Julia. son Jacob KE Baker. sister Mrs Henkel. brother A H Miller. Burial Mount Hebron with Grace Lutheran rites led by Rev George Bowrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Nellie
Laura
Mary
Margaret
Portia
Julia Baker
Jacob KE. Baker
Winchester
Henkel
C. C. Henkel
New Market
A. H. Miller
Supper for Ladies Employed at Brill and Ritter Store
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Ritter hosted a supper last evening at their East Cork street residence in honor of the young women employed at Brill and Ritter department store on North Main street. The event featured elegant service and music, with rooms decorated in Christmas greens and flowers. Guests included Ethel Scrivener Nannie Purcell Cora White Mary Hammond Lola Carper Ada Carper and Floyd Ritter of Morgantown with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ritter
East Cork Street
Messrs. Brill and Ritter
North Main Street
Brill and Ritter
Ethel Scrivener
Nannie Purcell
Cora White
Mary Hammond
Lola and
Ada Carper
Floyd Ritter
Morgantown
W. Va
Dr Perryman Dead At Winchester Ky
A Norfolk dispatch reports the death of Rev George W Perryman D D at Winchester Kentucky He was five years pastor of the First Baptist Church and resigned about a year ago to accept the Kentucky call An active prohibitionist he played a role in the Virginia campaign that led to statewide prohibition Perryman was well known in Winchester and gave prominent speeches in support of prohibition in Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
George W. Perrys
D. D
Winchester
Perryman
First Baptist Church
Kentucky
Virginia
Paralyzing stroke ends life of Winchester merchant Kremer
John Franklin Kremer popular Winchester grocer and partner in Kremer Brothers died after paralysis last Saturday night. He aged nearly 49, survived by a daughter, sisters, and brothers. funeral arrangements set with Rev. Palhert officiating, Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. He served on local boards and was a Knights of Pythias member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin Kremer
John ¥. Kreme
Stewart and Clifford
Kremer
Street
Kkmer
Braddock Street
Union Bank of “Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Sara Kremer
Henrietta Reat Brothers
George ‘W., Lu
Charles P! Thomas
Wifeliam Kremer
Wichester
Molliers Kremer
Mise Hita
Oscar Cornwell
May Breckenridge
Robert “Breckenr
Palhert
Tot Am
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Virginia Lawyer McCormick Reported Improving
Mr Marshall McCormick, a well known Virginia lawyer with offices in Roanoke and Virginia, is confined to his residence in Roanoke during the Christmas holidays. A Christmas Eve message from Berryville today says his condition is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall McCormick
Virginia
Roanoke
Visa
Berryville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wat
Hteport of
Maryland
Vice Commission
Nero
Nemo
Emaciorn
Winchester Republican
Cinb
William W. Baldwin
William Wierman
Town
David H. Hartman
Washington
Alpha Toothman
Fairmont W.ve
Hotel Swans
C. Dawson
Alexandria
National Fruit Products Company
R. P. Brannon
Court House
Star Office
Orndorff
Eva Clowser
Christian Church
Pr. Smith
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran Church
Foreign Missions
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
William T. Walters
the Presbyterian Church
Hlomé Missions
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Market Street
Sadist Episcopal Church
the American, Bible Society
Sail
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Sarah Dick
Sarah A. Dick
Hardy County
Garrison
BOY Scouts
Bowly
Signalling Corps
Robinson, Snapp, Wheat
Lynch, Ryans
Pucstay Oh
Masters
J. O. Faulkner
Catlettsburg
Lacey Faulkner
North
Washington Street
W. H. Red
J. S. Lemen
W. J. Dixon
Jacob Baker
Willow Grove
Frederick County
Mary Ellen Bak
Jacob F
Dr. Perryman
Winchester, Ky
Ieee
J. F. Kremer
Cate
Wcormick
Mont Avenue
E. Barr
Fairmont Avenue
Pennsylvania
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