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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
4
The Index-Appeal editors discuss political commentary shaping the 18th district and President Taft's reputation. They caution against destructive criticism, noting it harms public dialogue and editorial duty, while urging frank, constructive questions and thoughtful discourse.
A tribute recalls Joseph A Miller as a useful and upright man whose friends admired his time devotion and faithful character. The note emphasizes his courteous sincerity and the lasting impact on the county and especially its young people.
The Star outlines the Virginia State Horti Society program for a fruit growers meeting. Expert orchardists will present papers and a special train cruise to the State Agricultural College is arranged at city expense for members. Professors and college staff will host practical demonstrations, aiming to advance fruit culture in the East.
Notes from Deerfield Virginia on December 9 report Mrs Har vey Richard visiting Grimes with her daughter while Mrs Bettie Hill stays at home. Mr N E Daugherty and Mr Charles Richard visited, and Mr JA OTParrit of Berke Springs spends days at his home. Snow depth reaches 15 inches as locals mention H S Tevault's Wednesday business trip.
In Frederick county supporters argue that new prizes and improved methods will multiply returns from corn culture. Sixteen year old Morris Olgers raised 168 bushels per acre and won first and national prizes. Officials consider creating two Boys' Corn Clubs with state funding covering half the cost to spur youth farming.
Readers learn about the latest Christmas letters and post cards, describing a new production or collection. The item highlights festive correspondence and seasonal greetings, reflecting trends in holiday communication.
The Bon-Ton offers in Winchester feature Mission Style letters and cards in Gold Holly with 9 inch match envelopes. This exclusive sale promises up-to-the-minute availability of these goods.
An office notice from The Star advertises heavy durable cardboard tres pass cards priced at 650c per dozen. The brief item promotes purchasing for the Christmas season.
The majority of Ballinger Pinchot investigation committees find Secretary Ballinger not guilty of misconduct and uphold his interior department leadership. They dispute the September minority report and anticipate a Senate House battle with potential mudslinging as Democrats seek to force floor action. The findings defend Ballinger’s actions on coal land, water power site withdrawals, and reclamation policy while noting no fault in his discretion or conservation stance.
In Athens an inspector named Vizandinos committed suicide in a court room during questioning and wounded the magistrate with a revolver. Simultaneously a panic note reports pardons sought for Pittsburg men John F Klein and Joseph G Wacson, convicted of conspiracy in Pittsburgh’s municipal upheaval.
York Pennsylvania story reports Harry HH Pierpont once a prominent banker and former cashier of Pullman Motor Company was arrested in Chicago on charges of embezzling $500 from the local company.
The program lists Lime Sulphur sprays talks by Scott and Read with officers to be elected for 1911. An evening session features Van Alstyne and T W Steck on lime sulfur experiences. A joint meeting with delegates from all associations is planned for Farmers' Week followed by a Friday excursion to Blacksburg with a free special train from Roanoke.
An advertisement touts a medicinal preparation free of narcotics and habit forming drugs. It claims superior efficacy for winter coughs colds bronchitis laryngitis whooping cough and broncho pulmonary issues. Prepared by Drs. Whitlock and sold by Swimley & Co and freight agents of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with local agent T G Patton.
R L Thompson announces seeking the Clarke County Commissioner of the Revenue job with R D Hardesty as deputy subject to a Democratic primary. The statement notes an appointment term and requests voter endorsement. THOS. L ARDESTY, in a separate notice, also declares candidacy with Joseph A Deney as deputy subject to the Democratic primary.
On the Sunday of February I will apply to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for a deed to acres of land sold for delinquent taxes under Virginia Code section 7-400, by Boyd.
Manchester N H December 9 1919 The Merchants National Bank was robbed of about $60 000 in collateral last Sunday The bank postoffice box left unlocked was robbed of checks and drafts Inspectors questioned Arthur Sagnon an eighteen year old French youth and he admitted complicity with Ernest Harnois aged sixteen Both youths were held for the grand jury with drafts and checks found in Sagnon room minus an $18 check
Indianapolis report says two boys used each other as targets in a dusk rifle duel. Albert Perin, 15, died from a forehead shot fired by Jesse Osborn, 16. Osborn charged with manslaughter, released on bond after giving his account.
Boston December 9. Mary Baker G. Eddy founder of the Christian Science Church is laid to rest with a sealed vault and guard. A small service at Chestnut Hill featured readings by Judge Clifford P. Smith and the Lord's Prayer. The procession moved to Mount Auburn for the funeral service.
Berlin reports the Oberammergau season grossed 426150 dollars with net proceeds of 324100. The village treasury keeps 108750 for commercial purposes, 2025 goes to the poor, and the rest is shared among players in proportion to their roles.
Winter quiet markets show flour at 3.65 to 4.10 per unit with No 2 red and yellow varieties noted. Live poultry remains steady with hens at 14 to 14.5 cents, dressed turkeys 24 to 25 cents, and fowls 17 to 17.5 cents. Eggs firm at 42 to 44 cents a dozen. potatoes around 58 to 60 cents per bushel.
Market notes from Union Stock Yards show prices for wethers and veal, with bids and longs in flux. Prime wethers and steer quotations appear, but the text is garbled, leaving some figures unclear across cattle, veal, and hog categories.
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