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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
The city council appoints a committee to urge the Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland Valley railroads to connect here by belt line. J. M. Steck F. L. Glaize and L. F. Cooper lead the effort as merchants and shippers push for the link on the prepared right of way.
The article argues that opposition to Winchester sewerage stems from lack of clear cost and benefit information. It notes a public meeting Tuesday December 8 at 8 pm in the Auditorium where speakers will detail installation, operation, and the health safeguards, aiming to show no extra tax burden and the system’s value.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot argues Roosevelt gave a strong oration at the Sheridan monument unveiling but failed to justify Sheridan’s brutal tactics. It labels Sheridan a terror in the Virginia Valley, likens him to Attila, and notes his defeat by Barry’s small force despite overwhelming Confederate numbers.
A historical overview contrasts fifty years of Southern decline with rapid modernization. It cites capital in cotton mills rising from 21 million in 1880 to 266.5 million in 1908, coal output leaping from 6 million to 95 million tons, farm values increasing from 660 million to 2.225 billion, and total Southern property from 7.505 billion to about 20 billion, underscoring substantial industrial growth per the Washington Post.
Rev. L. C. Massick and wife were summoned to Dayton by the critical illness of his mother. Mrs. Lydia Whitacre visits her nephew, Mr. H. J. Adams, this week. Mrs. T. O. Scrivener stays with friends in Winchester. Many hogs are being slaughtered this week.
Carpers Valley notes several visitors and social calls. Jack Williams of Winchester joined Mr. Lee Carper last Sunday. Mrs. Turner A. Carper shopped in town this week. Mrs. Dunn of near Charles Town stayed with her daughter Mrs. Fred Carver. Charlie Hummer spent last Sunday with local friends. Mollie Boyd visited her brother John O. Boyd near the paper mill. Mrs. Edgar W. Carper called on Lee and family. Rev Swann will preach at the place Sunday at 3 p.m.
Mrs. T E Morrison visited Mrs. Sarah Triplette and Mollie Triplette. W Frank Giffin of Keyser and J J Fenton Giffin visited Morrison's brothers in Trone. Several couples and families attended church and hosted visitors, with Virginia Eggleston of Baltimore staying with Mrs. M A Trone and others visiting Hayfield and Derby households.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Nelson and Miss Portia Baker visit Capon Springs then stay at the Hotel Evans in Baltimore. Charles A. Heller returns from Baltimore. Judge and Mrs. Harrison close their house for winter and stay with Mrs. Sherrard on Amherst street. Miss Lucy Jackson moves to Kingston Roane county Tennessee to make her future home. Edward Y. Baker leaves for New York after visiting his parents in the city.
Burnt Factory Virginia reports a holiday visit by J D Wright J F Jackson and Edward Cooper to Berkeley county. Mrs Benjamin Byers of Rippon West Virginia nearly suffered a horse accident but escaped with bruises. Red Bud school held a large patrons day last Friday. Cattle sellers faced stock yard quarantine in Baltimore delaying delivery to Stephens City. Jacksons visited Berkeley county and local residents received guests from Winchester and nearby.
The Hanukkah festival begins December 10 and ends December 26 in Kislev. It commemorates Judas Maccabaeus victory over the Syrians in 165 B C and the rededication of the temple when an oil cruse lasted eight days. Candles are lit to mark the eight days, one on the first day up to eight on the last.
Miss Evy Tucker McGuire and Willie McGuire return from New York where they stayed with their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lewis H Hyde. Miss Emma Kinzel travels to Alexandria Virginia to visit her sister Mrs Walker.
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