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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
4
A fragmented paragraph discusses military readiness and defense. It argues that the people must act to defend the nation if governments fail and warns that powerful empires in history conquered large realms quickly, urging optimism but caution about invasion risks. Names and dates are unclear due to the damaged text.
The text pieces together a discussion of political factions and the tension between radical and conservative forces. It references Deliverance of Orator, opposition to established order, and speculative shifts in status quo with hints of Roosevelt era politics.
The Hill M E Church in Hill, West Virginia, held its Christmas Moment Tuesday night with the Luttrell family attending. Relatives of Laise J nearby visited recently, and Dean Zeller traveled from near Darkes for a visit. Clendening spent time in Martinsburg while Henson and daughter visited there, and Laura Pendleton moved to Lexington after spending days at her brother’s home on Amherst Street.
James Arthur Vance, a long time Winchester resident, died at 3 30 Sunday morning at his home 28 North Braddock street after a lingering illness He was 32 His funeral was at 2 pm from the United Brethren Church conducted by Rev H E Richardson Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery He is survived by his widow Doshia four daughters Mamie Mildred Marporia and Meta Vance his father James H Vance two stepsons William and Leonore Vance a stepdaughter Ella Be ler and brothers Ollie Andrew and Luther Vance and sisters Mrs Rossert Hillyard and Mrs Frank Patton
Sunday weather varied with freezing temperatures then a warm rise causing snow melt. A light rain late evening formed a thin ice layer on sidewalks and streets as temperatures dropped overnight. Morning walking was hazardous and many stayed indoors while ice is likely to reform tonight.
Brass goods are presented as durable and valuable with a broad assortment. Smokers sets desk sets ink stands book racks paper weights paper knives hot pin racks neck tie holders and more are listed.
A sale advertises a range of china ware including vases plaques berry sets umbrella racks jardinières hair receivers puff boxes and more priced from 25 cents to 3 dollars.
Commander Louis M. Nurton led a Navy inquiry after many midshipman witnesses testified to obtaining intoxicants at a hotel in Annapolis. It is reported that civil court action will follow on the matter.
Mrs. James H. Cooper of Winchester Virginia recalls prolonged illness labeled Bright's disease and kidney pain. After failing doctors medicines, Doan's Kidney Pills relieved pain and aided sleep, enabling her to resume work within weeks. She credits the remedy with saving her life and continues to use it as needed.
A Timberville farmer John W. Lindamood faced a late night fire when an outbuilding near his home burned. The Lindamood family rushed barefoot and in night clothes to save the residence as a son cut his foot and the mother bound a severed artery. They succeeded despite zero temperatures and deep snow.
Announcement to Clarke County voters lists two candidates for Commissioner of the Revenue. Thomas B Hardesty with Joseph A Denny as deputy and R L Thompson with RK Hardesty as deputy note they will face the Democratic primary next summer. Each seeks endorsement from residents.
On February 4, 911y1 the clerk of Co Sierrs or M Aland will apply to the Circuit Court for a deed for 8 1/2 acres sold for delinquent taxes under Virginia law. Dr P W Boyd.
Austro-Hungarian ambassador’s wife Baroness Hengelmuller receives the title of lady of the palace from Emperor Francis Joseph. She has long resided in Washington and is a leading diplomatic hostess, her husband serving as ambassador and dean of the corps after Baron Maye des Planches’s retirement.
Congressman Fecht through General Clem ent and Lloyd Steininger filed criminal libel against G Allen Fegley a local news dealer. The anonymous Woodpecker edition attacks Bucknell professors and Lewisburg residents. bail set at $609 as witnesses subpoenaed and hearing to proceed.
Richmond resident Mr P L Mayfield spent days with friends in the city. Mr A E Brent of Baltimore arrived at Hotel Evans. Mr Graham Davidson of Endicott N Y has been in town on business. Harry FE Owings of Relay Md registered at Hotel Justice. E M Funk of Middletown spent today on business. B J Longerbeam of Boyce Clarke county registered at Hotel Evans. L G Pothemus of West Virginia visited friends for days. Mrs FE V Weems left to spend days in Washington and Baltimore. J T Croghan of Wheeling WV arrived at Hotel Evans. Miss Lucille Faulk from Mindiestown visited friends. C B Foreman of Thurmont Md was in town on business. Courtney Weems left for Washington. Mrs BF Etter and daughter of Lemaster Pa have been visiting. F W Wadsworth of Philadelphia stopping at Hotel Vans. Miss Ethel Hicks to host entertainment at Kauffman school Stephenson December 21 at 2. Public is invited.
Week ending December 17 1910 unclaimed letters include Eleanor Alvey A G Botts Nancy L Tee Brush E F Dunham C H Griffin W R Gordon Martin Higgins Rose Lowry Miller J C Robinson Nannie Simpson Edward J Bentley Kern P M. Each recipient must pay one cent to receive letters.
Paul A. Stevens of Delaware, third class at the Naval Academy, was found intoxicated after a Saturday incident. A board of investigation convened by the superintendent established guilt and handed down punishment to halt liquor use among midshipmen.
Charles Derhammer, asleep in the motor pumphouse at Saylorsburg, Saylorsburg, suffers critical burns after he kicks a red hot stove during a nightmare. The Saylorsburg building and motor are destroyed in the incident.
The largest oil well in Mexico was brought in at Juan Casiano by Ed Depelly and associates of Los Angeles. It currently flows at about 3000 barrels a day.
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on December 19 harmon Regard eighteen years old attempted a jump over a protecting board at the Morea colliery and was ground to pieces in the machinery.
London dispatch reports the Liberal coalition likely secures a 124 to 126 seat majority in the new House of Commons. Nationalists gain in Dublin and East Tyrone, while debates loom on curtailing the Lords veto and tariff reform Referendum within Unionist tensions.
Edward A. Miller fifty seven a Pennsylvania railroad station agent at Baden was killed by an express train while crossing tracks with a mail from a local train. His son Arthur was killed at the same site eleven years ago. He left a widow and three children.
Reports from Durango indicate Sam McClelland, an American mine owner in the San Ramon district, was shot and killed by Raul Escaraga. Escaraga fled into the mountains after the shooting.
Moisant, the Paris to London flyer, ascended to a likely 9364 feet in Memphis on December 19, higher than in the United States since Drexel and Johnstone.
An ad touts HYOMEI, a hard rubber inhaler, with AYOMEI drops for 60 cents and HYOMEI for $1.00. It promises quick relief from colds and stuffed noses, with a lifetime inhaler included in the complete outfit and a free sample offer from Booth's Hyomei Co. in Buffalo, New York.
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