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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
1
A Virginia newspaper column mocks Dr. Ware's proposed kissing law, arguing it would ban beloved expressions of affection, reduce marriages, and upend social customs. The piece humorously imagines consequences for couples, parents, and even babies, and questions the bill's practicality and motives.
The Frederick County Board of Health met to address the Shenandoah smallpox threat. Resolutions authorize vaccination for unvaccinated residents, enforce compulsory school vaccination, and fund vaccine virus for physicians. Strasburg quarantine levels are easing with several households still under care.
Congressman Hay announced he would press his bill for a Winchester public building and seek passage. With a short session and no building bill pending, his effort may serve as a opening for future action in the Fifty-eighth Congress. Presbyterian Services Tomorrow
Rev Dr Frank J Brooke preached at the Presbyterian Church last night on the theme the certain doom of the moralist. He argued that sins against Christ carry greater blame than those against the law and cited Tyre Sidon Sodom and Gomorrah as examples. Services are expected to continue next week with his continued engagement of the congregation.
The death of Jacob M Coffman in Martinsburg West Virginia was reported yesterday. His funeral will be held in Martinsburg Monday morning, then the body will be brought to Cumberland for burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery. The cortege will arrive by noon train and pallbearers are E B Capper W T Barr W S Wright M L Capper Frank Barr and J W Ibert.
The Round Club met at the Evans Building last night to debate whether man lives an easier life than woman. The affirmative will be represented by De Leafe and McPherson Laws.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company held its final meeting of the year with President George H. Kinzel. A committee was formed to plan a birthday celebration for benefactor Charles B. Reuss on February 11 and to arrange an entertainment, likely a minstrel show, possibly sharing the event with the Friendship Fire Company at The Auditorium on February 6.
Edith Jolliffe files for separate maintenance and alimony not less than 300 per year against Frank H. Jolliffe. The court hearing is set for January rules of the Circuit Court with Judge Harrison presiding. The couple married in Baltimore in 1896 and have a history of separation since 1899.
Mrs. Eliza Jane Taylor died at 119 South Braddock Street Winchester yesterday evening at 6 o clock. She was 81. Funeral Monday at 3 PM from Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Rev Charles D Bulla officiating Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery She is survived by daughter Mrs Alexander Steele and granddaughters Mrs Geo A Haines and Miss Hannah Savage. She lived a devout Christian life and contributed to charity.
The Sarah Zane Steam Fire Engine Company held a regular meeting noting the Bland bill in the Virginia Legislature. Ex Captain Robert L. Gray led a committee to obtain a copy and study its impact on firemen including non members of the Virginia Association. The oyster supper date was set for January 20 and Fred Goss was proposed for active membership. Captain Evans will attend the ministers meeting on Tuesday to discuss organized charities.
Rev. D. L. Reid of White Post Virginia will fill the pulpit of the Church South tomorrow at 11 a m. At 730 p m Miss Margaret C Worthington of the Inland China Mission will give an address. The Women s Foreign Missionary Society has undertaken extra work this year and hopes for liberal support. Special music will be rendered.
Reverend H L Lee will preach in Middletown this county at eleven oclock in the morning and at Stephens City at four oclock in the afternoon.
Ad offers warm overcoats and supplies to aid relief, with promises of coal alternatives and goods like Honey and Arwuit.
William J. Sier, a young railroad conductor, died of heart disease in Elkhart. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock at his sister Mrs. J. W. Keller's home at 718 South Main Street. Rev. B. D. Skelton officiated and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included John H. Sier and Luther Sier, among others.
The Supreme Court affirms the Circuit Court decree in the Tidball v Shenandoah Valley National Bank case. It rejects demurrers asserting lack of notice to endorser and failure to join original makers, upholds amended bill as proper, and declares past court rulings binding. The decision also addresses amendments allowing new assertions and the timing of demurrers.
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