Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester The Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

Page 1

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

1

Cooper and wife bury the hatchet in Virginia pact

Harry T. Cooper and his wife Madana A. Cooper have settled all controversies and plan to live peacefully. A reconciliation arose after Mr. Cooper returned from Ohio with a flag of truce to Star Tannery. Mrs. Cooper had sought a partial divorce and alimony. they appeared before Judge T. W. Harrison, and Cooper became guardian of their two minor children. The case for divorce and the injunction were to be withdrawn in Woodstock.

Madana_ A. Cooper Cooper Ohio Star Tannery Circuit Court Shenandoah County Frederick Shenandoah T. W. Harrison Walter J. Foltz Winchester E. E. Northen First Baptist Church Harrison Ruth Kenreth Cooper Woodstock

Welltown Revival Ends With Full House and New Believer

The Welltown revival led by Rev. Luke R. Mankwood concluded with a packed service. A 60-year-old man professed faith and joined the church, the seventeenth accession among eighteen professions in the meeting. The pastor plans another meeting at Stephenson's soon, the sixth since August, with around 46 professions reported.

Welltown Luke R. Mankwood T Stephenson

Stone Through Door Damages Fries Brothers Store

An unknown intruder hurled a large stone at Fries Brothers on Market Street last night shattering the glass door and breaking a showcase. Police were notified and seek the culprit. No robbery motive is believed as merchandise remained undisturbed.

Stars of Fries Brothers Market Street

Where Are the Season's Shoppers at Hable Sale

Heavy shopping in Winchester centers at Main and Winter as S H Hable offers an alteration sale at his reliable clothing store. New stock for men boys and children at the lowest prices draws crowds daily proving strong buyer interest.

Winchester S. H. Hable

Sunday Services At Stephens City Revival Grows

Revival at Stephens City continues to grow with five conversions and large congregations. Rev H D Gordon of Washington DC will preach at Hernetown Methodist Church Sunday at 11 am. Services at Stephens City are 11 am and 7 pm with Sunday school at 2 30 pm.

Stephens City H. D. Gordon Washington, D. C Hernetown Fairview Methodist Church Charles “Lynch

Fell and Broke His Collar Bone in Farm Accident

Samuel Clark of Nain, this county, was confined to his home after falling from a wagon on his farm. Unloading corn, he slipped between the wagon and the building, breaking his collar bone and losing consciousness. Mrs. Clark and their son aided him until Dr. N. R. Smith of Gainesboro arrived for treatment. He was resting but in pain.

Samuel ‘Clark Nain

Public Sale at Jackson Farm on Martinsburg Pike

Auction set for Tuesday December 7 2383 at the Jackson farm on Martinsburg pike includes 8 fine mares 5 colts 18 cattle 31 sheep fodder corn and farming implements 4H PURCELL Administrator.

Jackson Martinsburg Pike

Organ Recital at Chris Church by Prof Fred Richens

An attractive program of standard music prepared for an organ recital to be held at Chris Church next Monday evening by Prof Fredrick Richens of Hagerstown Maryland. Miss Willie McGuire and Miss Virginia Fuller will serve as soprano soloists and Miss Estic G Main as contralto soloist.

Chriss Church Fred Rick Richens

High price set for apple land in Frederick County

In Frederick County a 40 acre tract with a frame house at Kernstown sold for 8500 cash to Samuel M. Chiles from Joseph H. Savage and wife. The land fronts the valley turnpike, includes six year old trees on ten acres in Grehard, and yielded 212.40 per acre. Savage owns the Kernstown distillery. sale handled by attorney Hervert S. Larrick. The deal closed today.

Frederick County Joseph H. Savage Samuel M. Chiles Chiles Hervert S. Larrick

Firemen Promote Bazar At Friendship Fire Company

The Friendship Fire Company bazar at Tamany Hall drew strong attendance and above average receipts last night. Sarah Zane and Fort Hill engine crews attended. Charley Rouss Fire Company plans to join at 8 PM. Captain Stouffer hopes for a creditable showing. The next monthly meeting is postponed to next Tuesday evening. Donations were received from A. M. Baker Funk & Son National Biscuit Company and George W. Kurtz among others.

Friendship Fire Company Tammany Hall Sarah Zane Fire Company Fort Hill Charley. Rouss H. C. Stouffer The the Star A. M Funk. & Son Hhe National. Biscuit Company

Bernard Redmon Face Paralyzed After Railroad Accident

Bernard Redmon, son of the late City Sergeant James L. Redmon of Winchester, a Baltimore and Ohio engine man between Garrett Indiana and Chicago, suffers left facial paralysis from a head concussion after slipping and striking his head while alighting from his cab. His condition was reported as improving and he expects to return to duties in about a week. Redmon was visiting his mother Mrs J Haddex in Winchester.

Bernard Redmon James L. Redmon Winchester T Pe Baltimore and Ohio Garrett Ind Chicago Redman Tarrets J. T Haddex

Incomplete Text Summary Card

The readable fragment mentions a payment plan and stock terms but lacks clear names, dates, or events to identify a specific person or organization. No verifiable entities or context are present to form a concise news item.

Educators Pay Tribute to Governor Swanson in Virginia

The Virginia educational community hails Governor Claude Swanson for four years of public school progress. Superintendent D. Eegieston lauds Swanson’s sound judgment, courage, and uncommon sense, noting many advances hinge on his leadership and urging gratitude for his administration. The speaker reflects on close collaboration and enduring appreciation.

Swanson Virginia D. Eegieston Seamona Weeleston Claude Se . Swanson

Basket Ball at Fort Loudoun

The Fort Loudoun season opener featured the Teddy Bears and Billikins in a close first game, both sides trading leads until a tie was called. In the second match the Dixies defeated the Nixies as fans cheered and sang Dixie.

Fort Loudoun Fort Loudoun Aces Knights of the Teddy Bears Billikins

Not Long To Wait For Famous Comet

Haley's comet will be visible to the naked eye for the first time on December 41. This remarkable figure is hurtling through space at a million miles a day. From the day it first appears it will continue to grow brighter as the earth sweeps through its fiery tail. It will then begin to grow dimmer until some time in September when it will disappear from view for 75 years.

Haley

Coat Suits at Cut Prices Saturday Ad

Henry Baetjer advertises coat suits at cut prices on Saturday in a 4th page display.

Henry Baetjer

Williams to Deliver Memorial Oration in Parkersburg

Attorney R Gray Williams departs for Parkersburg West Virginia where he will address Judge Hunter Moss and speak at the Lodge of Sorrow memorial services next Sunday as a guest of Winchester Lodge No 667.

R. Gray Wiliams Parkersburg W. Va Hunter . Moss Onnex Williams Lodge of Sorrow Hika Winchester Lodge

Chimney Spark Sets House Afire on East Leicester Street

A chimney spark caused a fire at a double brick house on East Leicester Street shortly after 7 this morning. The occupants are Mr William Franner and family, owner Mrs Hoover. The blaze spread before discovery by neighbor Mrs Cline. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the flames. loss is insured.

Wisconsin Goes To Drill Grounds.

The battleship Wisconsin with Lieut Com Louis McCoy Nurton as executive officer left Newport Rhode Island for Hampton Roads where the North Atlantic fleet will assemble for winter practice and drills in southern waters. The battleships Kansas Georgia Connecticut and Nebraska and other vessels of the fleet, which had been in the north, also sailed for Hampton Roads.

Wisconsin Louis McCoy Nurton Newport R. I Hampton Roads North Atlantic Kansas Georgia Connecticut Nebrastka Treet

Mountain blaze burns farm buildings near Gerardstown

Mountain fires in northern Frederick County and parts of Winchester spread to a large barn at Gerardstown, Berkeley County, W Va., burning it to the ground. Outbuildings, fencing, and related property were damaged as the flames communicating with the barn.

Frederick County Winchester Gerardstown Berkeley County W Va

Ciood Pictures at Auditorium Tonight

A late-time film program is set for the auditorium tonight featuring new titles never before shown in Winchester. Ladies' Aid announces a chicken supper Friday at the B Parsonage on N Braddock St from 12 to 1 pm, with supper priced at 25 cents and the public invited.

Winchester UU. B. Parsonage N. Braddock St

Skating At Empire Tonight and Saturday Afternoon

Readable notice lists skating sessions at Empire tonight and Saturday afternoon. Fresh Trout and Ela Pike are billed for Friday at Orndortt and Mexica, with a 1 pm start.

Empire Orndortt & Mexica

William Hockman Dies Suddenly in Winchester

William Hockman, a longtime Winchester resident living at 1215 South Main, died suddenly at about 7 a.m. at his wood pile from heart disease, authorities said. He was born in Fort Shenandoah County and lived many years in Shenandoah before moving to Winchester. He leaves two sons Harry and Verne Hockman and his wife Mrs J Frances Mockman plus her daughter Willam Hockman. Funeral services will be held at St Church in Topnot Shenandoah County with Rev J D Hamaker officiating.

William Wittccester Hockman South Main Street Jemina Hookman Woodpile Hoékman Trowbie W. 8 Love Holkman Ells Fort Page County Shenandoah County Pre Dunkard Church Bly Shenandoah Winchester Relianate Ren County Edith Reedy Tiffin J. Frances Mockman Gether Willam Hockman J. D. Hamaker A ? Va

Porch Damaged By Runaway Horse On Water Street

A spirited horse hitched to a delivery wagon belonging to Tazeari Ferrari fruit merchants on Water Street ran loose near South Mate két Street last evening. It bolted toward the livery stable and crashed into the front porch of Mrs Minnie Bowen’s home, causing significant damage to the porch and knocking the wagon.

Tazeari Ferrari Water Street Matekét Street Eloa Minnie ‘Bowen

Stewart Street Rink Opens on Thursday and Saturday Nights

Community notices announce Stewart Street Rink opening on Thursdays and Saturdays. It also lists a Sarah Zine meeting Friday night and a Charley Rouss Fire Co meeting Friday at 3 PM.

Stewart Street Sarah Zine Charley Rouss

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wife Purcell S. M. Chiles Eggleston Ciood William Hockman Norton
Search Courier

Search the Winchester The Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester The Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication