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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
1
A humorous unsigned column from Hagerstown mocks the Merry Widow hat trend, calling it a millinery measles of the season. It argues the fashion ruins faces and may affect marriage prospects, citing reactions from priests, the New York World, and public figures. The piece urges young men to focus on character as they become future lawmakers.
Bishop Gibson of the Vicahola Episcopal diocese preached at Christ Church Winchester last evening. The large congregation heard Evening Prayer, and about 20 candidates received the apostolic rite of confirmation as the bishop administered the sacrament. He was guest of Rector Rev. W. D. Smith and planned further church duties before attending an international church congress in London next month.
Winchester Aerie 824 lodges resolutions after the death of Harry L. Baker. The message extends sympathy to his widow and relatives, notes his long membership and zeal, calls for charter mourning and members wearing mourning for 30 days, and directs the resolutions to be sent to the widow, recorded, and published. Committee members Stewart L. Forney and Vernon B. Garton prepared submission.
Kernstown school ends its session with pleasing exercises by scholars led by Miss Bessie Stouffer. Students named include Robert Smith Nina Williams Ruth Metz Dudley Lichliter Virginia Smith and Earl Metz. Alice Hums ten recited and Asbury Kern Vernon B Garton from this city gave brief addresses. The audience consisted mainly of many young people showing support for local education.
Chas Dellinger known as Gab Dellinger is released on $1,000 bail after a preliminary hearing on charges of arson or criminal assault against Mrs. Alfred DeLauder at her Shenandoah County home. Testimony from Mrs. DeLauturier and Gen Roy described a violent attack. a 15 year old testified to a prior similar assault. Dellinger testified he did not enter the yard and claimed he was seeking a doctor for a sick child. bond posted by his father-in-law W F Dellinger.
Mr and Mrs Seabury Davies welcomed a son born last night at 9 39 o clock in this city Judge Harrison’s first grandchild and the Winchester jurist received many congratulations today Mrs Davies formerly Miss Belle Knight Farri son and her husband are Baltimore businessmen Both mother and baby are reported as doing well
A sagacious prompt urges homeowners to plan and wire for electric lights during spring cleaning. It touts economy and minimal fuss, urging readers to consult the Electric Company to base their plans promptly.
The remains of Mr. James C. Bantam, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Nicoll, arrived in Winchester on Amherst Street from Welch West Virginia. Funeral services are planned for Sunday afternoon at the Amherst street location, with details not fully disclosed.
Eminent Commander A Baker announces the death of Sir Kristi Eastham at a Wim ser Commandery meeting. Funeral services are set for 4 oclock Sunday at Hebron Cemetery with Knight Templar conduct at the grave. Mrs Emma Russell Eastham travels with relatives to Winchester for the burial.
Carry Nation the Kansas reformer is billed to speak this evening at the Pratnmere and Ohio venue arriving at eight. She will address men only tomorrow afternoon at the Auditorium and promises to discuss reform boldly. Mrs Nation previously spoke here earlier in the week with strong attention.
A Martinsburg House party begins with Mr Harry J Byrd hosting guests from this city. The event features a social entertainment program and Mrs Charles J Faulk Tier hosts additional attendees. Byrd plans to return home Monday.
Public notice lists contact points for Evans Motel office and undersigned persons. It references postal and parcel handling, and mentions individuals including M F Castleman and ALP Byrd with locations Braddock Heights and references to services like livery and orchard.
Special to The Star reports Rev. Dr. William G. Eggleston a nestor of the Baltimore conference is near death at his Middletown home. A local physician said the patient could live forty eight hours at most while other sources anticipate death within a few hours. He is unconscious most of the time and cannot recognize those at his bedside.
Mrs. Byrd Rickard woke to flames raging from a blaze at her Mount day home in Luray. She carried her newborn and two other children from the bed to a nearby trunk, saving money and papers before the house burned, aided by five men as a forest fire broke out nearby. The fire likely started from a defective flue. most contents were lost. Mrs. Rickard and her family were later moved to her son Thomas Rickard’s home.
Mrs. Stuart Hioward of Woodstock underwent an appendectomy at St Andrews Hospital in Lynchburg. Surgeons removed the appendix and found a small enamel fragment embedded within it. The enamel likely chipped from a plate or cup and entered the digestive system before lodging in the appendix. Mrs. Howard was reported much improved at last accounts. She is a daughter of J. C. Paxton of Woodstock.
Lexington’s historic ties are explored with the piece titled Lexington Virginia in Munsey May. Written by Tathall McClung of Salem Virginia and staff writer for the Sun of Baltimore the essay emphasizes the “spirit of the old South” with eight illustrations enhancing the feature.
Reports describe swarms of black gnats in Winchester that appeared abruptly and defy removal. Local lore claims they may signal a water wagon, with some saying they were released by an unnamed league. The origin remains a mystery.
Mr Hf W English secretary of the Pennsylvania Roller Rink Association from Brookville Pa visits Winchester for the Stewarts street rink opening next week. He was present at the Market street rink opening and has many friends in Winchester.
Examination of nation applicants for teacher certificates will be held at the Court House in Winchester Virginia on Thursday April 30 and Friday and Saturday May 1 and 2. The examination will commence promptly at nine.
Mr. E. T. Brown will assume duties Monday at Winchester as general supervisor in Cumberland and Grafton divisions. Petri leaves Cumberland next week for another field. Mr. Philp Petri transferred earlier. Friends lament his move and wish Brown success in Shenandoah Valley headquarters.
The fragment notes a focus on high quality care provided at BE Livery with emphasis on attentive service to boarders. No clear names or events are readable to expand entities or dates.
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