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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
1
Mayor H. H. Baker left for New York and instructed police to enforce snow clearing on all sidewalks. He criticized partial efforts and cited City Hall sidewalks, directing Police Magistrate C. W. Wilson to report violators and apply fines if needed.
Confederate groups in Winchester and nationwide plan a June 3 memorial for Jefferson Davis in Richmond. The United Daughters of the Confederacy raise funds and arrange events with committees led by Mrs Stone of Texas and others. A morning church service, then a military parade and monument presentation are planned with city officials and Confederate groups in attendance.
Walter R Abell of Baltimore spent Sunday at the home of the Waepera brothers on Fairmont Avenue. The note records his visit and mentions his connection with the Baltimore Sun.
The Star begins a relief fund for Monongah mine disaster widows and orphans with 1.50 in subscriptions. The American public has already given 50,000, but more is needed and contributions can be left at The Star office to be sent to West Virginia authorities. Contributions listed include Mrs H S and Mr and Mrs Robert Dunn among early donors.
Hayfield Virginia reports a sharp winter onset with four inches of snow followed by hail and rain turning the landscape to ice. Local residents enjoy sleigh rides as others visit Highlands and relatives, while notable arrivals include Mr Frank Jackson and family returning home unexpectedly from Cincinnati.
At a regular meeting of Incohonee Tribe No 17 Improved Order of Red Men officers for the ensuing term were elected Sachem J M Buncutter senior sagamore Dr Roberts junior sagamore Ross M Swimley chief of records J W Mort keeper of wampum Dr J A Richards collector of wampum A H Jackson and representative to the Great Council C E B Haines past sachem The next Great Council will be held in Lynchburg next May with two representatives from Incohonee Tribe including Mr Haines because Mr Jackson is on the board of appeals.
Miss Lacy Emmert of the Bell Telephone Company central office fell on an icy sidewalk last evening and sprained her wrist. She is suffering much pain from the injury.
Shoppers crowded Winchester streets and stores despite slush and mud as residents and county people rushed to buy Christmas goods. Merchants report brisk business with strong cash flow and large bank deposits, signaling a hopeful holiday season and robust local economy.
Charles W. Sebold, a former Clarke county resident, died Sunday in Hagerstown Maryland after a period of illness following a December 1 collapse at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born September 29 1845 in Flemington New Jersey and later moved to Clarke county with his parents. He established a wagon spokes factory later moving to Hagerstown. Survived by his widow a daughter Mrs TVA Bateman Long and a stepson Theodore Everett two sisters and a home in Hagerstown. Funeral planned in Hagerstown Tuesday.
News from Winchester and Frederick county reports the deaths of former residents who died in the west. Charles E. Anderson, 49, died December 7 in Oklahoma City after years in Chicago, leaving a brother in Chicago and another in Winchester. L. C. Riley died January 13 in Shannon Illinois at about 65, survived by two sons, a daughter, and several siblings.
Senator Daniel of Virginia lingered in the chamber after adjournment and spoke with Senator Martin. A spectator noted he bore a striking resemblance to William Jennings Bryan, a point Daniel acknowledged citing Mrs. Bryan’s prior remark.
The second number of the Star Course managed by the S W A Athletic Association presents Dr Guy Carlton Lee, lecturer, at the Auditorium tomorrow evening December 17. He is a foremost speaker expected to deliver a pleasant and profitable evening. Seats are on sale at Hable's for 35 and 50 cents.
Bliss Virginia December 16 stock holders of the Opequon Telephone Company held their annual meeting with most members present. Officers elected for the year are President J W Richard Secretary and Treasurer H T Snapp and T F Fawcett. Directors include Dr M Brumback and John Bywaters alongside the officers. The company reports excellent affairs and expanding lines into Shenandoah to develop western Frederick County.
A Friday evening gathering at the Humston home featured Misses Allie and Lucie Humston as hostesses. Guests from the countryside enjoyed piano music by Hilda Correll, Mattie Haines, and Beatrice Barry, with a luncheon served after 12 to 1. The hallways were decorated with holly, carnations, and chrysanthemums, and a large centerpiece drew attention.
A society notice announcing Miss Virginia Hack engagement to Mr. William Marburg is retracted as an inadvertent publication. Sources from interested parties indicate the engagement claim was erroneous.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Bosler of Carlisle announce the engagement of their daughter Eleida Hesman Bosler to Dr Leon Thomas Ashcraft of Philadelphia. Dr Ashcraft is a Hahnemann Medical College faculty member and a member of the surgical staff at General Institutions.
Wanted live turkeys and eggs by Wingerter and Jenkins. Listing notes 13 1p 1w and seeks the birds and eggs for purchase or sale.
Winchester visitors report the opening yesterday of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s Brunswick freight classification yards. The $21,000,000 facility spans 3.5 miles from Knoxville to East Brunswick with 36 tracks and a 2,250 car capacity per track, featuring a new hump and air operated switches to streamline car movements.
A deed recorded at the courthouse transfers about 30 acres from Alexander R. Pendleton to H. F. Byrd H. D. Puller and Mrs. B. T. Harris in equal shares. The property lies next to Pendleton's estate near town and is expected to be planted with apples by the new owners.
Dr. Rouss formerly worked in Philadelphia after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania. He passed the Maryland medical examination in Baltimore and is now practicing in Hagerstown. He is the son of Captain Milton Rouss and the nephew of the late C B Rouss.
Miss Jessie Marshall of Wytheville Virginia and Harry B L Clendening formerly of Bunker Hill Berkeley County West Virginia were quietly married in Ash ington Saturday by Rev D C Mc Leod in the presence of a few friends and relatives. The groom is a son of J L Clendening of Bunker Hill.
Audiences hailed The Best I Ever Saw at the Clever Detective Palace as the standout act of the night. Reviewers praised wit and timing, noting a lively performance that drew cheers and sustained laughs.
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