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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
4
A fragmentary poem reflects on Europe in war, describing bloodshed and the burden on kings and princes. It invokes ghosts of the fallen, the fatherless, and the wounded, imagining the spectres gathering as rulers confront collective guilt and grim fate.
The article recalls local heroes who marked our valley with deeds from Washington to Sheridan and Custer. It traces the hill where troops pressed forward, the bravery of Stonewall Jackson and Ashby, and notes a historic 1882 fire company formation in our city, tied to Union claims.
An 1833 meeting of respected citizens formed Union Fire Company with David W. Barton as president and J W Hollie as secretary. The piece notes survivors in 1882, mentions prominent organizers, and cites 1852 liquor removal actions amid cholera fears in Winchester. It covers a May day celebration, superintendent Lynch appointment, Henry Brannon’s birth and career, and a 1911 court filing in Frederick County, ending with a 1914 probate decree publication in The Evening Star.
Mrs W R McClain of Bleirsville Pennsylvania recounts her boy Ray’s croup episodes and praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a quick, positive cure. She claims the product relieved symptoms swiftly and was always on hand in the house. The advertisement notes it is for sale by all dealers.
The Bench and the Bar copied by Winchester papers are now on file in Handley Library. Henry Brannon died in harness and was honored as one of the state’s foremost citizens. Judge Robertson read his favorite poem Crossing the Bar at the funeral, noting Brannon’s help to writers by word and deed.
Armел Va Dec 5 Mr William Richardson of Baltimore visited his aunt Mrs Samuel Haymaker. Mr and Mrs Thomas White of Winchester hosted visitors. Mrs E M Tevalt and Mrs Pifer of Opequon joined at Mr HB White’s home. Mr G D Gray returned from Nokesville. Rutis Newcome’s two children have recovered. Dr Affieck’s daughter visited Stephens City. Mr M C Armel operating moving picture vaudeville show left for eastern Virginia with his company. Benjamin Armel visits near Marlboro.
Miss Mc Guffin and Charles Kraft sister and grand-nephew of Mrs. Rollin Defrees returned to Indianapolis from Reliance, joined by Miss Margaret Kraft who has been with her aunt. C. E. Cooley and family attend funeral in Cumberland for Mrs. Cooley's mother Mrs. iMcCraw. Bertha Gruver returns from Richmond after attending state educational conference. W. AR. Kline of Washington visits with his parents in Reliance. Virgie McDermott visits her uncle in Washington. Clarence Brown and family from Scottdale Pa visit Brown family in Reliance. Blythe Weirich of Collington Md teaches in South River district and spent Thanksgiving with grandparents J. B. Weirich. Frank Grover, SC L Dayton student, visits his mother Mrs. Mary Graver.
B A Gabel, noted as the oldest patient at Western State Hospital in Staunton, died yesterday. A Nelson County native, he was admitted in 1862 and had lived at the institution for 62 years.
A woman answers a cottage ad for a month long holiday in the Adirondacks as a dress maker, but the arrangement uncovers romantic intrigue. Helen meets Mark Austen the trout fisherman and Enid Drake’s camp friend romance unfolds amid cottage life in Amble Cottage Cha teaugay New York.
Fragmentary report notes a social gathering with remarks about bragging. Mentions Fred erick and a guest at a Kingston street home. References to Tunstall Smith and Baltimore travel, with names Norman, Harvey Hug man, and Lesoni among attendees.
The second of a series of Advent services will begin at 7 o clock on Sunday evening at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The service will focus on Advent themes and prepare parishioners for the holiday season.
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