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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
4
A fragmented notice from a local paper hints at geese gathering in a park area and a dispute over public space use. Officials weigh management steps while residents call for safer, cleaner surroundings.
The Richmond Virginian questions Governor Baldwin of Connecticut for refusing to attend a banquet where ex President Roosevelt is to be the principal speaker. The paper notes Baldwin has met Roosevelt before and weighs risks of public insult amid heated exchange.
The remark labels Chief Justice White as a Democrat in name, noting his stance as conservative and contrasted with Republican justices like Brewer and Harlan. The passage treats his position as aligned with Democratic identifiers despite his record on the bench.
William A. Jones of Virginia declines to permit Senator Martin to rest on past gains. He notes Martin has enjoyed broader support and his committee assignments will help rally his constituents and aid the nation.
A garbled local page reports a rector and bishop accepting duties, a Shenandoah wedding tied to D Andes and George Funkhouser, and a Hazelton injury tied to Charles Scher. It also mentions John J. Cornwell at Elkton and a political hint about a United Senate race, plus a custody grant in Hagerstown.
A foreman at Riverside Cotton Mills was acquitted in Danville corporation court for shooting and killing a 20 year old man at the foreman's home. Virginia Masons gather in Danville for their annual state convention led by Grand Master George W. Ramapy of Norfolk.
A Winchester Virginia druggist promotes Vinol as a constitutional remedy for chronic bronchitis and related respiratory issues. The testimonial from Thomas Higgins claims recovery after two years of illness with Vinol improving health from the second bottle. Franck Baker & Son backs the claim with a money back guarantee.
The funeral of Aunt Mary Hor ney widow of Alfred Horney who died at her home on Piccadilly street will be from John Mann Methodist Church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon Rev L A Carter officiating Interment in Orrick Cemetery
Miss Addie Timberlake of White Post was hosted by Mrs. S H Hansbrough during the past week.
Leather items listed include Ladies' and Gent's Pocket Books Ladies' Hand Bags Manicure Sets Gent's Traveling Sets Fine Clothes Brush Collar and Cuff Bags Ladies' Work Bags Card Cases Portfolios Music Rolls Padded Books Loose Leaf Ledgers Gillette Razor Outfit and Bridge Whist Sets Wall Banners Table Mats.
A historical note claims influenza danger lies in pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for influenza and a preventive against pneumonia. Sold by Franck Baker & Son.
An advertisement touts MI-DNA Mi-O-Na tablets as easing sour or gassy stomach in five minutes and improving appetite in a week. It claims two weeks to a month of use will renovate and strengthen the stomach. The note invites readers to request a free sample from Booth's Mi-O-Na in Buffalo, NY.
Thomas Seabright is confined to his home at 514 South Ken Street with paralysis. News arrived yesterday that his daughter Mrs. Ernest R. Spriggs is critically ill with typhoid fever at Cumberland Hospital in Winchester.
A Washington dispatch says Hon. James Hay, congressman from Virginia's Seventh District, is slated to chair the military affairs committee next year as the House prepares to reconvene with the first Democratic majority in 16 years.
St Matthew's Guild organized a parish social and Christmas sale for next week. Visitors include Miss Custis from Eastville and Miss Louise W. Meade returning from Washington. Mr Randolph Meade and Mr Charles Fritts were seen in Winchester for business. Mr W Hunter Baldwin returns to Philadelphia after a ten day visit.
Announcements from Clarke County candidates list BR I Thompson and THOS. B Hardesty seeking the office of Commissioner of the Revenue with deputies named. Both note candidacy subject to the Democratic primary next summer and call for votes from local citizens.
A discreet Reno social event gathered many divorce colony members and male acquaintances in a green and white themed hall. Couture gowns valued at about 75000 plus Paris imports highlighted the scene while violinist Mrs. J. H. Woodruff entertained after commandeering the orchestra. Edith Harrison Taylor of Philadelphia plots divorce against A Merritt Taylor with local connections in Winchester.
Miss Grace Lemmon daughter of J Southgate Lemmon marries H Gwynne Tayloe son of the late Henry Tayloe of Mount Airy Virginia. Ceremony at 221 West Lanvale Street Baltimore followed by a reception with family and friends. They plan to reside at Wellbourne Loudoun County once married.
In the Middletown vicinity George Showalter, 76, walked to Berryville last week and felt as well on arrival as at departure. Mrs. Valley Stickley suffered a hand needle injury and pent painful recovery, with Dr. Stickley summoned. Rev. Ernest Watson visited his parents, and Miss Bessie Walter, long ill, enjoyed a brief Monday drive. The Modern Woodmen plan an oyster supper at Minebank tonight.
On February 8, 911, I will apply to the Circuit Court clerk for a deed to a 3% acre tract sold for delinquent taxes under Virginia law. The notice is addressed to The Heirs or M A and J T Grim and signed by Dr. P W Boyd.
For five months Berryville Milling Company has shipped nearly 7000 barrels of flour from Berryville. Most shipments go to southern points, where wholesalers jobbers and consumers in the Shenandoah Valley region complain they cannot obtain enough flour to meet demand.
Cargoes arrive in Baltimore from Jamaica show a banana shortage this Christmas. West Indian groves failed this year causing limited supply. A sprained ankle usually disables for three to four weeks. Adequate treatment matters. Chamberlain's Liniment may aid in three or four days. Sold by Franck Bakes & Son.
The Stephenson service next Sunday night will feature an address on Peace under the American Peace Society. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Rumor says the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will reduce salaries for officials nationwide starting January 1. Higher pay scales for division superintendents and clerks may be trimmed, while train crew and rank-and-file wages remain unchanged.
A Cold War era health advisory warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective. The notice urges buyers to insist on genuine internally taken treatment and notes testimonials available.
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