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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
Baltimore minister William M. Daniel argues big hats rival constitutional rights and mocks efforts to curb them. He says women will wear oversized hats in church, likening the issue to arguing with a stone wall and predicting future acceptance of smaller coverings.
Whitacre Virginia April 22 The flock went unfed Sunday as Rev C J Rascey was detained at home for the birth of a daughter weighing nine pounds both mother and child reported well. Other news notes include two newborn boys for Mr and Mrs William Largeant, a church painting project by John Lewis Capon Bridge, and Louise Nixon dying at Cumberland after sight problems.
Assistant manager Glese Call reports Aten of the Winchester team was nearly struck by a bicyclist on East Water street this morning. Atwell leapt aside to avoid injury, keeping him safe. The first game of the season is slated for May 16 with Atwell expected to lead.
The Electric Company urges homeowners to plan and wire for electric lights during spring cleaning. It promises easy, low fuss installation and invites readers to ask about costs. Nelson Page and the Glaize & Bro. crew visited Marles Town for business.
The New York American prints photographs of Hon W Conrad and Mrs Conrad at the Waldorf Astoria. The account notes brilliant entertainments at the Waldorf to aid the presidential nomination effort. Mr Conrad, a Clarke county native, owns Montana Hall where he and his wife and daughters will spend the summer.
Miss Alva Steele visits Washington City for several weeks. Nixon and Hinkle paint store and warehouse and add a concrete front soon. Mr BD Miller falls ill but improves. Mrs Mary A Peery visits Harrisonburg with daughter. Marsey Chipley remains ill at home. Dennis O Neal makes improvements to his recently purchased property. Miss Lotta Stheriver remains ill. James Campbell builds new store rooms on Central Street to open in about thirty days with groceries. Eldredge Lemtey clerks for St A Adams and John Wesley Prussellas takes a position in Steele and Dinges store.
Mr I H Faulkner Stock offers special bargains on travel trunks. Only a few days remain to decide whether to seize the trunk sale. Jones and Jolliffe urge quick action before the close of the April 20 1908 sale.
Miss Mary Bowie Johnson of this city to wed Mr John Peare Carnjibent of Dis a ctins in an autumn ceremony in Winchester, Virginia. Johnson family ties extend to Baltimore and notable Virginia and Kentucky connections. Campbell’s lineage includes Kentucky congressman and West Virginia senator relatives. The couple plans marriage in early autumn in this city.
The Mayor of Loughland troupe arrives at noon by the Baltimore and Ohio for a performance at the Auditorium. A chorus of pretty girls travels with the company plus a curious dwarf attraction draws attention on the streets.
A large crowd of skaters and spectators gathered at the Market Street rink for a Leap Year party. Ten numbers were skated plus an extra, ending with a grand march as a crowd joined in. A block party featuring decorated streets drew interest, with Miss Frances Page winning a prize.
Berryville April 23 Miss Alice Powers daughter of Mrs Roberta Powers of Wickliffe Clarke county married Reverdy Johnson Lewis son of Mrs Washington Lewis of this place and grandson of the late Rev erdy Johnson U S Senator from Maryland The ceremony at high noon officiated by Rev Mr Conwling and Rev Edward Wall Best man Col Kaward Stevens Among guests were Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Lewis Mr and Mrs George P Woty Miss Christine Washington and many local families After a sumptuous breakfast the couple left for Washington and Old Point Comfort via Binemicnt this afternoon
The management clarifies that the price for subscribers who pay in advance will stay level for July and January. After October 1, 1908, those not paying in advance may see a $2.50 per year rise after January and July. Large expense increases prompted a liberal advance payment offer for mail subscribers.
Mr and Mrs B V Weems and family return from winter in Mexico and prepare the Fairmont Avenue residence for summer occupancy. Mr Weems and several sons worked at the sugar plantation in Mexico while Mrs Weems and daughters stayed near the City of Mexico. Miss Lucille Weems wintered with relatives in Baltimore.
A local public notice from Evansfotet office warns readers about telephone orders and special care at the Evansfotet office. The message, dated 4-23-1p-1w, is signed by M F Castleman.
Judge Thomas W. Harrison says the Byrd law does not forbid communion wine. He notes the clause banning selling or dispensing intoxicating liquor on Sunday Christmas or election days, and argues the law’s wording targets selling or dispensing rather than giving. He suggests clerics could not distribute wine even in communion, and questions local interpretations in Loudoun and Alexandria.
A meeting of pastors and church and Sunday school superintendents in Winchester and Frederick County will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on West Water Street at 11 oclock next Monthay morning April 27. The purpose is to arrange a program for a county Sunday school convention likely in late May and all pastors and superintendents are urged to attend and support the project.
Mr C L Barrett son of Mr Robert Barrett and Miss Susie Kelley daughter of Mr George W Kelley of Clarke county were married in Berryville last week by Rev Dr Juslian Broaddus of the Baptist Church. The groom a well known school teacher. They spent yesterday in the city buying household effects. The couple reside at Bluement.
Examination for applicants for teachers will be held at the Court House in Winchester Virginia on Thursday April 30 and Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2. The examination starts promptly at nine o clock each morning. Supervising official is Supt of Schools.
Arthur Leafe appointed guardian in Corporation Court for Miss Mabel Bierach daughter of George Bierach of Washington.
The residence of Mayor Harry H. Baker on Washington Street is leased for the summer to Thomas Cover Jr of Philadelphia. Cover, his wife and child will occupy the home, while the mayor and his wife spend the season at Jordan's Springs. Mrs. Ida Brown and her brother, previously with James Brown on the White Line Kranfer, head to Woodstock to establish a home.
A kitchen cook at Mrs William J per's home took and wore a stylish hat with ostrich plumes then returned it when confronted by Officer Taylor. The hat, destined for Cooper Brothers on North Main Street, will be kept there until Mrs Cooper returns from Strasburg Virginia. A silk embroidered waist was also recovered. Sale offered for building lot on RadDock Heights with moderate prices.
The Skidoo Party and Gift Carnival set for Market Street Rink tonight are postponed until a later date. Also noted is a for rent ad for the second floor at No. 4 North Main Street by Henry Bustier.
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