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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
1
Winchester's vice president of the city council asserts the finances are healthier than ever and may close the fiscal year without bank borrowing. He notes Water Street paving costs under estimate, saved funds from contract bidding, and a possible short temporary loan near year end to cover revenue delays.
A marriage license was issued today in the county clerk's office to Andrew Gregory, 24, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Miss Edna K. E. Jones, 24, of Gainesboro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jones. The groom works in Martinsburg lumber yards. The wedding will be Thursday evening at the bride's parents home in Gainesboro, with Rev. C. W. Marks officiating. The couple plans to reside in Martinsburg.
A cold front arrives with wind and frost dipping to 16 degrees below freezing. Ice forms up to an inch on exposed areas as Bores leads a chilly night through the valley. Mrs. Alexander M. Baker and Virginia Baker return from Baltimore and Philadelphia while William H. Baker works in New York City.
The DeVoe December forecast predicts a cold start with a major blizzard in northern areas mid month and a severe late spell near the Mississippi Valley, with sleighing possible around Christmas in the north. Railroad veteran Alex Kline cautions heavy snow later in winter after early-year moult signals. Weather prophets echo cold, bracing forecasts.
Legislators Richard Evelyn Byrd and Edwin P. Cox meet in session at the Capitol behind closed doors to study the cost of school books and the idea of a state printery. Aubrey E. Strode is absent. The inquiry relies on information from other states with J D Eggleston aiding.
The home of Edward J Crisman on Back Creek in the western Frederick County area was completely burned this morning. Fire officials estimate a loss near 1500 dollars with about 700 dollars insured. Neighbors struggled to halt the blaze as Crisman saved only a small portion of his household goods from the newly built frame house.
Berryville residents are urged to find the mysterious Raffles. From December 15 to Christmas Day locals may spot him on Berryville streets and in stores with The Star, and the finder receives a ten dollar gold piece from the Star manager.
The Winchester city council held a tense session over the Handley Library site on Piccadilly and Braddock Streets. Councilman James B. Russell protested on behalf of residents, arguing the four thousand dollar lot is too small for a one hundred thousand dollar building and would mar the library’s appearance. C M Gibbons of the Handley Board defended the selection, saying the site fits the city’s northwest growth and that the board studied it carefully. Continued on page four.
Little Jack Greenwalt, a carrier for The Star, lies ill at his grandmother’s Piccadilly Street home with a dislocated hip after being kicked during a game with friends. He is under Dr. S. P. Latane’s care and showing improvement.
A country couple in town attracted attention as they teased each other in public. The groom, in a derby hat and overcoat, and the bride in a grey coat and velvet hat, drew stares when her coat pocket revealed a yellow banana. They browsed a Main Street hat shop and shared a sweet exchange while strolling arm in arm.
Special to The Star Clifton Arizona reports a disastrous flood sweeping the town from the San Francisco River with homes carried away and hundreds drowned. The exact dead count is unknown and thousands of dollars of property have been destroyed.
The sixth annual Virginia Anti-Saloon League convention met in Charlottesville at the First Methodist Church with President J. W. Mitchell presiding. Welcome comments came from Dr. John B. Turpin Dr. R. D. Smart and Dr. Charles W. Kent, responses by Dr. R. H. Bennett. The president reported that fifty four counties lack liquor licenses and eighty one have no saloons.
Ad copy promotes Tarita cigars described as manufactured from the highest tarita cigars and markets Christmas goods. It reads like a standard market advertisement.
Whitacre Dec 5 Mr Robert Shade of Siler in this county was badly kicked by a horse. The kick opened flesh to the bone along the tibia but did not break the bone. The incident occurred as the animal struggled near a wagon tongue while Shade aided it. He recovered after dressing and rested. Firg fires near Bloomery remain burning but under control. Rev Racey continues meetings at Laurel Hill with growing interest. Mr J B Solenberg and a friend were guests of Mr Whitame last night.
Reports from Berryville say Col Edwin A. Stevens shows improvement after double pneumonia. Doctors from Johns Hopkins are to consult, and prayers were offered in Hoboken for his recovery as his Democratic U S Senate candidacy heightens public interest.
Captain John G. Brown veteran of the Civil War’s Forty-ninth Virginia Regiment and longtime overseer of the poor for Warren County died yesterday at the parish farm near Front Royal. A prominent Mason, he leaves a wife a son and a daughter.
Sunday night Rev. Wm. Stevens was returning from Fairview Church when his horse ran away, throwing him and wrecking the buggy. He sustained bruises but is able to move about. Nearby, a gun accident injured Mrs. Lula Dean, with twenty one shot removed from her hand. Community news notes remodeling at Washington Hotel and Lutheran Church progress, moves of several residents and travels of local people.
In Pine Hills a party of friends witnessed bricklayer Frank Haymaker shoot and kill a young wildcat that had been chased by dogs. The ferocious animal, later shown at The Star office, may be mounted for display in Riding Ancient Wheel’s home.
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