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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
This column discusses matters of interest to farmers published Tuesdays and Fridays. It requests earnest contributions and directs readers to send communications to Harry F. Byrd in care The Star Winchester Virginia.
The piece warns Middle West growers against packing low quality apples to store for future sale. It stresses that a light crop still requires moving fruit to avoid glut and price drops, and cautions that no matter crop size a No 1 grade cannot disguise a scabby wormy apple.
Alfalfa crops are transforming Arizona New Mexico and parts of California. Sheep and cows move to alfalfa regions boosting hay markets and land use for gardens and fruits. Drought relief and dairy prospects rise as alfalfa stabilizes feed supply, while rye remains a fallback after harvest.
Mrs Eliza P Nixdorff widow of Louis M Nixdorff of Frederick Md died Sunday night at Forest Glen near Washington after illness She was once Miss Eliza Miller of Winchester active in Frederick societies a Confederate monument founder and national Daughters of the Confederacy member Survived by son Louis M Nixdorff sisters Mrs Smith of Winchester Mrs Timberlake of Washington and a western brother Funeral held today in Frederick.
The Maryland Portland Cement Company at Security partially shuts down to free space in its stockhouse filled with cement. After freight rates are adjusted shipments will resume. The plant, opened last summer, faced rate hurdles with Western Maryland Railroad. It holds 60 000 barrels of unfilled orders under time contracts. most staff will be retained during the short shutdown.
Two couples wed in the region with multiple weddings reported. Miss Annie R. Emmart and Holmes W. Lewis of Frederick County married by Rev J H Jeffries in Hagerstown. Rev J B McLaughlin officiated the Washington ceremony of B F Fox and Maude L Spitzer, both of Broadway Virginia. Sallie Miley of Lord County wed C E Martz near Charles Town W Va in Front Royal. A license issued in Hagerstown to George D Dunham and Mabel M Lingamfelter from Mason and Dixon Pa.
Shoppers flocked to Hable's last Saturday event seeking value and variety. The scene suggested strong turnout and brisk buying as bargain hunters explored stalls and displays.
The note advertises 75 Octagon Soap Wrappers at M Lohr Capper offering a strong serviceable wagon free. Readers are urged to save expense by avoiding sending to New York.
Winchester stores unveil festive displays with Santa, toys, bric a brac, cut glass, lamps and books. Shops showcase varied gifts and prudent prices as the holiday season opens with bustling buying and decor.
A social dance at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wisecarver in Hayfield Virginia drew about fifteen couples who reported a pleasant evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ashby Hannum and their children visiting Mr and Mrs S L Cooper. Annie Windle has returned home to Wheatfield after months with her sister here. Mr Anderson from West Virginia visited his daughter Mrs Hannum for a day. Marion Rinker visited friends on Back Creek. The Rosenberger couple also called on friends near Back Creek Sunday evening.
Two baseball teams will cross bats at the new rink Tuesday night drawing large crowds as fans flock to HA BLE'S for the lowest clothing prices.
Henry H Jenkins a Shenandoah division locomotive engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died in Staunton Va after a paralytic stroke in the cab of his engine and burns from a fall on the boiler. He is survived by a widow and several children, a brother Captain Jenkins of this city and a sister Mrs Jane Smelter of Cumberland Md. Funeral at Staunton tonight with burial planned in Harrisonburg tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs C S Mason near Carpers Valley hosted a large gathering of relatives and friends on Saturday for the fiftieth birthday anniversary. Attendees from Front Royal Winchester and nearby areas shared in conversation music and a Thanksgiving themed feast featuring a royal bird. Guests presented Mr Mason with many useful and handsome gifts and extended wishes for many happy returns.
After purchasing the Sumption laundry, the Wichchester Steam Laundry relocates to the Kent and Water streets corner. The firm promises careful attention to all orders and notes both phones for contact, with Robiggin named as proprietor and J. H. Jackson as manager.
News from Winchester reports the death of Miss Mildred Brady of Fall River Massachusetts granddaughter of Capt James Brady. She was fatally burned November 17 when her clothing touched a gas heater in the bathroom and died after hours of agony before help arrived. Capt Brady married Winchester resident Miss Josephine Burnside.
On December 1 in Stephens City Virginia the third grade of the public school led by Miss Ida Guard held Patrons Day. Rev William Stevens of the M E Church South spoke briefly and Dr Clarence Chipley attended greeting the children with kindness. Families and others visited to see progress and the open doors of the school welcomed all observers.
Public notice stating the agency has taken the Troy Steam Laundry of Harrisonburg Virginia and invites patronage. Office at 39 Water Street, Sumption's old stand. First class work guaranteed. Work called for and delivered. Signed Elsie Snapp and Geo Trenary.
A mass meeting of Winchester residents will be held at the auditorium in the evening of December. Speakers will discuss sewerage questions and the event will be free to the public. The Star will announce the meeting time and full program later.
A dated ad touts ready made clothing at cut prices in Winchester. The seller guarantees savings even against competitors, promoting a large stock of suits overcoats and shirts with a Monarch shirt offered for 69 cents.
Commonwealth Attorney Reardon told The Star there would be no warrant today against Mrs. B. B. Patterson for alleged Byrd liquor law violations. A warrant likely later once additional evidence is obtained. Justice Wilson saw 14 witnesses last night, but evidence did not justify arrest.
Closing sale of hats begins Wednesday for four days offering hats in all colors and sizes with prices from 25c to 1.38. Also flowers feathers and a fine jewelry sale at Faulkner's old stand on the bridge. Includes Headley's Bon Bons and Chocolate Candies and holiday presents at low prices.
The old style firm of Horsey & Atwell will be discontinued. In the future the business will be continued at the old stand by W. O. Horsey & Co.
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