A Life for a Life Part I Opens in Winter Cold
Gerard Keith and Edward Leigh confront personal strain as Leigh contemplates sending his morphine-addicted wife Blanche to a sanitarium. Leigh reveals business in New York and Violet Leigh, his daughter, while Keith departs for a trip. Blanche’s condition deepens as the nurse notes a shifting moment of understanding before the chapter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Edward
Gerard
New York
Edward Leigh
Leigh
Morphia
Mrs. Leigh
Editor J. P. Smith Honored by Bostonians
Dr John Power Smith editor of the Central Presbyterian and a member of General Stonewall Jacksons staff has been invited to deliver an address before the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston The Rev Dr Smith is related to the Bell family of Winchester and is one of the best known out of town ministers The subject will be some battle of the war between the States and he will likely accept the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Power Smith
Central Presbyterian
Stonewall Jackson
Massachusetts Historical Society
Boston
Dr. Smith
Bell
Winchester
Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder testimonial claim
A testimonial claims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder relieves colds catarrh and headaches in minutes. Rev A D Buckley from Buffalo says he was cured after years of suffering and praises the remedy and associated Pills. Sold by G E Bushnell & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
A. D. Buckley
Buffalo
Subscribing to THE Star Yields Christmas Gift Ease
Promoters claim gaining new subscribers to THE Star is the simplest path to obtain a generous Christmas gift. The pitch highlights the speed and convenience of securing subscriptions over other methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxeta
Bonding Prices Rise As Officials Tap Trust Companies
A Frederick County official laments new bonding law requiring bonds in trust firms. He cites price jumps from 2.50 per 1000 to 7.50 per 1000 annually for a 5000 bond, calling the change graft and an outrage. He notes support for Star subscriptions despite the increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
the Star Today
Rockefeller blamed for hoarding oil and sapping Christmas cheer
A critical column denounces John D. Rockefeller for cornering the oil market, inflating prices, and harming the poor during Christmas. It laments lost turkey, oysters, and Christmas joy while calling out alleged hypocrisy in philanthropy and urging justice for workers and the submerged half of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint
Mr. Rockfeller
Rockefeller
Satan
God
Miss Dosh Rebounds From Typhoid in Winchester
Miss Olive Dosh of Winchester, niece of Mr. J Few Brown, has recovered from a severe typhoid fever attack. She had been teaching in Mississippi and cannot yet resume duties after recovery. The passage notes a tangential blurb about prizes from Tuxtra for new descriptions at little cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Dosh
Winchester
Caught His Pastor Taking a Drink
Deacon Henry Mallory and Chris Garrison were arrested after a sidewalk fight with Deacon Mallory rebuking Reverend William Johnson for leaving a chemist shop with Garrison. Johnson escaped arrest as police took Mallory and Garrison to the station on a fighting charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mallory
William Jomnson
Chris Garrison
McIntosh
Mallory
Chris
Johnson
Piccadilly Street
Deacon Mallory
Uncle Henry
Reverend Johnson
Students Praise Dean Tucker Visits Classes
The Weekly Columbian notes Professor H St George Tucker of Columbian University law faculty, brother of Mrs McGuire, visits classes unassumingly. Students say such visits encourage better preparation and punctuality, and President Needham is pleased to have a Tucker as head of the law school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian
Journal of
Columbian University
Washington, D. C
H. St. George Tucker
Law
University
W. P. McGuire
Judy Maury
Needham
House of Tucker
Architects Bring Plans For Library In Winchester
Renowned architects Frank H. Jackson of Washington and Barney of New York City arrived in Winchester with Handley Library plans. They met with Handley Board of Trustees members S. H. H. Hansbrough C. M. Gibbons and A. M. Baker to review costs and design. Jackson designed the City Hall. Barney built Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Jackson
Washington, D. C
Barney
New York City
Winchester
Handley Library
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Messrs
S. H. H. Hansbrough
C. M. Gibbons
A. M. Baker
Handley Board of Trustees
Crisman Named As Rural Carrier From Winchester Route
Mr George Crisman of near town is appointed rural free delivery carrier on Route 1 from Winchester to Double Tollgate and return. His brother Fred Cneman will be substitute. Duties start January 1. Salary $600 yearly. Daily distance 22 miles. This marks first rural carrier here and prompts more routes soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crisman
Near Town
Post Office Department
Winchester
Crisman
Fred Cneman
Miss Sallie Stover and Hamilton Richard Wed in Hagertown
Miss Sallie Stover and Hamilton Richard of Strasburg Virginia married after traveling from Winchester to Hagertown. The couple boarded a train there before the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Stover
Mr. Hamilton Richard
Strasburg
Winchester
Hageratown
Bumgardner Nominated for Norfolk Elks Memorial Address
Mr J Lewis Bumgardner received a telegram from the Norfolk Lodge of Elks inviting him to deliver the memorial address in December 1904. The Norfolk memorial services are noted as the state's most elaborate, attracting top speakers. Bumgardner previously gave a celebrated address at Winchester, boosting his reputation. Acceptance was sent on Thursday. Also a Barr’s Sample Store ad promotes sample overcoats handkerchiefs and silk mufflers at wholesale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lewis Bumgardner
Norfolk Lodge of Elks
Norfolk Lodge
Bumgarder
Winchester Elks
W. BK. Barr’s
North Main Street
W. E. Barr
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Evening Star
Emma Howard Wight
Part I
Gerard Keith
Lestonville Union Bank
Keith
Lestonville
Jones
Violet Leigh
Mr. Keith
J. P. Smith
Bostonians
Ayers
Virginia
John D. Rockefeller
Santa Claus
Tuxtra
Barney & Berry
Peck & Snyder
Horsey & Atwell
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shen
Valley National Bank
Bruce Capper
Jeweler
Opticacian
Everthing
D. HY. Hinkins
West Water Street
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Cor
Main and Water Streets
United States
Nat. Bank
W. Henshall
Rouse Ave
Prof. Tucker
Mr. Crisman
Barny & Berry
Berryville
Tom Simmons
Winston Hall
Charlestown Band
Delaware
AULIC
Taylor House
South
Braddock St
W. W. B. Turnpike Co
Grimes
John W. McKown
R. W. W. Bowles
Boyce
Hagerstown
Flashlight
Lexington
Mr. Bowles
Mr. Bumgardner
Barr’s
Barr
Blythe and Galloway
Court House
Miller Supply CO
H. W. Clowe
Monogram
Buckeye Club
Metropolitan
Myer
Monticello
Paul Jones
Welly’s
Old Henry
Henry Brothers
R. M. Henry
Rae
Eagle’s Meat Market
CITY
Eaiy
Docling
Beneny
Herserr
Lanater
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