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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
4
Stockholders unanimously reelect L R Fey as president of the Winchester fair society praising his fair leadership and proven executive ability. Quorum represented at the stockholders’ meeting places the society on a legal basis with bright prospects for growth and attendance.
The Lynchburg Advance editorial laments shifting Christmas mood and affordability. It recalls a past when generosity and easy meals were common, noting today’s higher prices and limited access. The piece urges readers to seek contentment if happiness is elusive.
A fine program at the Bijou Dream picture theater drew a large pleased audience last night. Tonights offering, Stirring Ways in Old Virginia, is billed as equally good and exciting, plus a Biograph and Pathe reel.
Messrs George M Odom Frank Sen and William de Guerneey of Brooklyn NY arrive in town in a handsome 1910 Winton touring car on a Brockie to Charlotteville trip. They plan to enjoy the Valley Turnpike ride and left the Nee Staunton at the start.
Rev J M Kline and W A Lynch will start a revival at the Millwood Methodist Church in Clarke county next Sunday night December 12 at 7 o clock. The current revival in White Post Methodist Church continues through the week.
A Gainesboro family extends gratitude to neighbors for expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of their baby. The note thanks friends for kind acts and support shown to the family.
One of the handsomest 1910 calendars distributed by local merchants is from Jones Creamery. It is a beautiful art piece popular with creamery patrons and noted for its appealing design.
A birthday dinner honored Mr. Levi P. Boyd at his country home Grand View north of town on December 5. Friends and relatives from this county and beyond attended including the Nesmiths, the Kirks, the Millers, the Barkers, and several Miss Boyd relatives. A symposium dinner was served and guests departed wishing many more returns of the day.
Susan Ritter of Welltown died February 16 1899 during a blizzard. He is survived by son Fenton Jewcome of Laporte Ind and daughters Mrs Da vid F Yoet of Winchester and Miss Mary S and Miss Alice M Newcome. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at his home conducted by Rev J W Duffey of Braddock Street M E Church South. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Ancient claims allege catarrh is constitutional and require constitutional treatment. Mentioned Hall Catarrh Cure by FLOUR Cheney Co Toledo Ohio with advertised doses and a risk of failure. Also urged sending for testimonials and address listing. Ends with sale of Nails Family Pills for constipation.
The B. M. Hyde Drug Co guarantees Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets will relieve indigestion or you pay nothing. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets combine emuth subnitrate pepsin and carminatives for complete relief. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes at Miller's Drug Store North Main Street Winchester.
The turbine steam yacht Winchester built by Yarrow Glasgow for American owner Peter W Rouss of New York recently passed trial in the Firth of Clyde. It measures 165 feet in length and 15 feet 6 inches in beam, built on torpedo-boat lines with estimated speed 25 knots and 26.7 knots on a two hour trial.
The Oak Grove Literary Society held its first meeting at the Oak Grove school. Officers were elected and a constitution adopted. Several outsiders have applied for membership. next meeting is Friday December 10 at 2 30 p m. All patrons and interested parties urged to attend. Ernest Shade president Lola Dorsey secretary.
The document records the liquidation of Winchester Bank in Frederick County Virginia dated November 16 1909. It lists assets including overdrafts secured and unsecured bonds securities and cash items with totals and liabilities including capital stock profits deposits and due to other banks. The cashier R Grim attests the accuracy of the annual condition and signatures of directors and notary J B Newain.
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