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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
1
Cumberland Valley Firemen association executives met in Hagerstown to plan the 1907 gathering. Proposals favored Martinsburg or Winchester as hosts, with some Maryland support for Hagerstown. A historian for the association was urged. attendance drew firemen from several cities, with Winchester and Waynesboro absent.
Charles L. Rinker and Lula R. Weatherholtz of Shenandoah County wed on a road near Painter Rup as Rev. T. G. Nevitt rode to Hamburg to preach. The ceremony occurred where the road meets and the couple, with friends, joined hands beside their bogey. Meanwhile, Andrew J. Harford of Cumberland Md. shows slight improvement after illness at his parents home, and Morning News Item carrier Charles Boyles sprained his wrist in a fall while on duty.
A heavy wind shattered a plate glass window at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank on Main Street. The broken glass, valued at 65 dollars, plus other damages bring total losses to about 100 dollars. no insurance. The incident occurred when a heavy top piece weighing about 100 pounds broke free from its chain and fell onto the pane. The watchman Lt A Harford was alarmed, initial fears of burglary arose, cashier John W Rice arrived and spurred repairs.
William M. Sumption, proprietor of the Winchester Laundry, travels to New Albany Ohio after telegram announces death of his mother Mrs Amanda Sumption 64 wife of John H Sumption The deceased formerly Amanda Lind daughter of Seth Lind Stephens City Virginia Survived by husband five sons William A P Guy Edward Trenary and Winnie Sumption among others and two daughters Charlies Trenary and Winnie Sumption alive elsewhere.
The will of Rebecca Holmes, a Winchester widow, was admitted to probate. It leaves most of her estate, valued at several hundred collars and mainly city property, to her niece Elizabeth Hogsett. Debts are to be paid, and a headstone for Rebecca and Edward Holmes is provided. Executed November 24, 1904, it is witnessed by Judge William M. Atkinson and City Treasurer Georges H. Kinzel.
Winchester reports announce the death of Joseph S. Smoke at age. He died at his son in law Thomas Morrison's home two and a half miles above Gore. Funeral at Bethel Church noon Saturday with burial beside the church. Survived by widow Debora and two daughters Mrs Morrison and Mrs Sheetz. He was a long time farmer and respected in the county.
The sixth annual Anti-Saloon League of Virginia convention, called the most successful in the organization's history, adjourned to meet next year at the Jamestown Exposition. Officers were elected with Dr. J. W. Mitchell as president and Rev. H. P. Atkins as secretary. Dr. Richard H. Bennett spoke on Needed Legislation amid criticism of the Virginia House speaker over the anti-club bill. Other speakers included Dr. James Cannon Jr. and Dr. W. L. Pickard.
A Rome cable reports Dr Lapponi physician to the Pope, died of cancer with final words predicting a long life for the Pope. Dr Lapponi was at Leo XIII bedside at his death. William W Finley begins as president of Southern Railway succeeding Samuel Spencer with no policy change. Five men killed in a Michigan Central wreck near Detroit this morning.
A rental offer on Piccadilly Street invites applicants, located next to H. W. Clowe and the Singer Sewing Machine Co. Contact R. Gray Williams, attorney, for details. Also advertises Tarita cigars with a sales pitch.
Supreme Court of Appeals upholds a statute allowing cities and towns to extend corporate limits. The decision affects Richmond and Winchester and preserves municipal expansion power. Strasburg wins a major victory forcing B&O trains to serve the town via Southern Railroad connections. The Court overturns a Commission directive, leaving train routing to the railroad.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in Richmond affirmed a Frederick County Circuit Court ruling in favor of Gertrude C. App. The case, concerning Matthias App's will from Pennsylvania, held that the widow must keep the share Albert App received from his father's estate. Judge R. H. Cardwell penned the opinion.
Fire at Cornell University in Ithaca New York broke out at 3 30 this morning. Five students died and two were fatally burned. The five boys were found in their beds. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A large crowd witnessed a vivid rainbow in the eastern sky yesterday around four o clock. The arc of color appeared while no rain fell since early morning and the sun shone brightly, with moisture in the air blamed for the phenomenon.
The Hagerstown court under Judge Faulkner found James Temple Ellis alias Nigger Jim guilty of manslaughter for shooting Charles Gray, a railroad worker, at Weverton on November 10. Defense argued Ellis acted in self defense against Gray and Ralph Long.
Dr. T C McNamara of Hoboken NJ, physician to Colonel Edwin A Stevens, returned to Hoboken as Col Stevens improves steadily at Mrs Washington Lewis’s Berryville home. He is expected to be out of sight in less than two weeks.
A U B Sunday School box social at superintendent J M Gipe’s residence drew strong attendance and healthy funds amid a lively social scene. The event showcased community spirit with proceeds aiding holiday needs. Horsey and Atwell promote a nickel cigar ad as TARITA brand.
The governor's office in Richmond announced that Virginia will present a silver service to the battleship Virginia on December 15 at the Norfolk Navy Yard. The ceremony was moved from Newport News after consultation with Washington naval authorities.
Stephens City observes Patrons Day at the public school with flag raising and a program of speeches. Maurice M. Lynch of Winchester and Frederick County superint endents delivered the principal address, joined by Rev. C. W. Cassell and Rev. William Stevens. Old Glory rose on the flagstaff as teachers pupils and patrons filled the building.
Indications point to an unprecedented Christmas shopping season in Winchester. Merchants urge readers to distribute purchases between now and Christmas to ease crowds and confusion and support local advertisers in The Evening Star.
A humorous note defines Calendar Fever as a holiday season illness where people seek calendars in banks, stores, and businesses with bundles under their arms. The only cure is warm weather returning.
Forest fires rage for a week along the Virginia West Virginia line burning timber lumber fences barns and a dwelling. The Afton area and Royal Orchard property see major losses as dry conditions and dry fallen leaves fuel the flames.
A Virginia legislative inquiry into textbook costs advances with a December 12 start. Chairman Byrd and others met in the Senate clerk’s office to outline actions while circulating questions to county and city school superintendents about textbook distribution, price inflation, and edition substitutions. Byrd urges replies, noting concerns that the multiple book list drives up costs for patrons.
The Baltimore Southern Methodist notes strong growth in the Winchester District with expectations of many additions this conference year. It cites Rev. Dr. W. H. D. Harper predicting a thousand or more additions at the next conference, and reports seventy five conversions and sixty additions on a Shepherdstown charge in West Virginia.
An advertisement extols SARITA CIGARS and promotions for gifts. It highlights high grade cigars and urges purchasing suits or overcoats from Horsey and Atwell as sensible Christmas presents. The copy emphasizes value and quality.
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