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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
1
A garbled inventory lists paper cutters erasers ink wells stamp boxes match boxes call bells hair curlers nail files cuticles and shank items like shoe and glove buttoners hooks thimbles with assorted prices such as 25 50 65 and 1.50. The text appears as a fragmented marketplace note.
Large crowds greet Bishop John M Walden and Presiding Elder McKenney at Market Street M E Church Winchester honors the visiting prelate The bishop preaches on The Leadership of Christ and later discusses Africa and evangelization The evening program includes Epsworth League services and music by Winchester Orchestra The visit strengthens Methodist ties in Winchester and coincides with conference plans for Baltimore.
Silk and satin gloves and handkerchiefs with matching linings and hand painted celluloid tops offered at 60 cents and up. Local shoppers note stylish accessories priced to please.
Exquisite creations in delicate satin shades trimmed with lace and embroidery. Ready for my lady's dressing case, 75 cents up. Opal Glass Pin trays puff boxes rose bowls, some as low as 12 cents.
A sales note extols a handkerchief display as surpassing past years with fine embroidery drawn work and lace hook motifs. Prices range 3c to a dollar with marking of name at no extra charge.
Initial handkerchiefs in silk and linen for ladies and gentlemen offered in boxes. Six all linen ladies initial handkerchiefs priced at 75 cents per box. Includes men and women versions with silk initials and handsome presentation boxes.
Various purses and pocket books are listed in leather tones including black and colored options. Prices range from five cents to one dollar and fifty cents, with mounted styles and combinations available in plains and decorative finishes.
The Centemeri selection offers t ton, clasp and lace gloves in ipaces suedes piquis mochss and castors. Beautiful colorings priced from 85e to 1.60 per pair.
A local advert promotes a selection of popular furs including scarves and capes. Prices are quoted from 1.25 to 15 dollars, highlighting the appeal of rich furs as eligible Christmas presents.
George J. Weiks a well known young man near Vaucluse shot and killed himself after unrequited love. His body was found Saturday in a woods near Middletown. A missing person inquiry linked him to letters signed by Weiks exposing motive. A second death at Idlewild Park described as a mystery tied to the case. A laudanum bottle and a pistol were recovered near the scene.
Freight Agent C M Borum of the Southern Railway says the December 10 schedule change aimed at patron convenience, not Winchester discrimination. He notes Harrisonburg connections improved and Chester area deliveries now arrive 24 hours earlier. The dispute between Southern and the Baltimore and Ohio was resolved by a Railroad Commissioner J C in Richmond.
Judge William M Atkinson of the Corporation Court appointed real estate assessors for state and corporation taxes for five years starting January 1, 1900. The appointees are E. G. Hollis and Frank Walker. They will assess all city property and begin after the new year, with work expected to take weeks and pay about $300 each.
An 9 30 yesterday morning alarm noted a chimney fire in the Hable building opposite Tax Star on east Water street. The chimney’s foulness had burned away before the alarm. firemen found only a placid chimney and building, water was turned on adjacent structures, and the department withdrew.
Judge Wm. M. Atkinson opened the last term of the Corporation Court for the year. The State versus T. B. Almond was continued to the February term. Almond appeared and gave bond for his future appearance.
Invitations have been sent for the marriage of Miss Mary Margaret Cover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos Cover, to Mr John Michael Steck of this city. The ceremony is set for January 3 1900 at 4 30 PM at the bride’s parents home on Fairmount avenue.
Mrs Jane E Beatty, age 87, died at her son Henry Beatty’s home in Stephens City on Friday. She was buried Saturday at Ridings Chapel after services by Rev 8. K. Wine. Survived by 13 children and 68 grandchildren.
The couple from Boyce quietly wed in Roanoke last Wednesday at the bride’s sister Mrs Marshall Ferguson’s home, startling relatives who did not expect the match.
Mr. Maurice Ritter, formerly of this city and now residing in Washington, is critically ill there and relatives have been summoned to his bedside.
Washington resident Mr. Thomas Conner is visiting relatives in the city, spending time with family and touring local sights during his stay.
Joseph Lyons Miller sketches Historic Winchester and Mount Hebron with tales of Fairfax lineage, Washington era loyalties, and Revolutionary War figures Daniel Morgan and Major-General Morean. The piece mentions Mayor R T Barton joining the History Committee of the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans and a Louisville publication on Col. John J. Williams of Winchester.
Work to convert the Grim property into a hitching yard began this morning. W D Spurr was the lowest bidder and obtained the contract. He deployed a large force to create a convenient hitching yard on the site.
The Sunday School of the Baptist Church will host a Christmas entertainment next Friday night at 7.45 o'clock. The event aims to celebrate the season with performances by children and local participants.
The Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans plans a January 19 banquet honoring General Lee's birthday. The event is expected to be held in Cameron Hall and described as an elaborate affair.
Miss Carlotta H Berry of Athens Alabama spent several days at her uncle Mr Holmes Berry last week in a brief social paragraph noting family reunion and hometown ties.
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