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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
1
A fight on North Market Street between Aleck Robinson, a powerful young man, and Johnny Rehill resulted in Rehill losing the end of his nose and suffering arm wounds. Robinson was later arrested and appeared in police court, where the maiming charge may go before the grand jury.
Ernest E. Wilson a young Suffolk saw mill man lies in a coma at Lakeview Sanitarium after Fairlee Brinkley his rival for Miss Pearl Clark Front Royal struck him with a stout stick in a mill road incident at Nurney's Sliding. Doctors Harrell Hart and Rawhes removed a piece of skull bone six inches long.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va announces its annual meeting for the election of directors on January 12, 1909. The Banking Home will host the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. K. W. Rice, Cashier. Also seeking top cash prices for turkeys at T. M. Barr’s.
A German to be given by a Winchester young man at Rouss Hall on Christmas night with cards forthcoming. The Winchester Orchestra will provide music as several prelim dances precede the German. Refreshments will be served and a large local and out of town attendance is expected.
Postmasters will not deliver children letters to Santa Claus. Instead they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington. Postmaster General Meyer will not renew the 1907 order allowing delivery to charities. About 75 000 to 100 000 letters are sent yearly by children to Santa. The letters mostly come from poor families and are left in mailbox without postage.
Market Street Rink hosts a week of events including a Tuesday night Butterfly and Flower Parade with skaters wearing collarettes and matching colors. Wednesday features Prof A H Stone alongside Frederick Maryland’s fastest skater in a race against a local boy. Thursday Santa distributes gifts, Xmas night showcases a Madagascar champion wrestler and stunts. Saturday confetti night entertains spectators and skaters.
The Roanoke Dispatch reports D. W. Williams, a Floyd County merchant, married his mother in law after his first wife Mary Souis died. The couple now raise Williams's two children with the bride also serving as grandmother to them.
Mr. Clarence Emmart is recalled from Harrisburg Virginia due to the illness of his father.
W RAMSBURG offers holly and turkeys for Christmas with orders open now through December 20. Hillyard & Lewis successors to Miller Sup. Co. invite customers to place requests for holiday provisions.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia announces a sale to be held January 12 1909 at the banking home from 11 a m to 1 p m. H D Fuller cashier signs the notice dated December 12 1908.
Local sugar and molasses trade notes list Pure New Orleans and Porto Rico molasses from ORNDOFF and McVICAR as fresh crop offerings. The brief item highlights product names and the supplier pair in a concise market update.
Crowds fill streets and stores as Christmas Eve nears with last minute buying and wrapping. Shoppers confront the dilemma of spanning desire and budget while merchants push cash and bargains ahead of the holiday rush.
Abingdon voters decide whether to allow or prohibit alcohol sales in the third Virginia city election this month. A canvass of 240 voters suggests Abingdon will join Winchester Lynchburg and others in going dry as Mrs Curtis leads about 600 demonstrators and church prayers precede the polls opening.
The article advertises Volta the electrical enigma and the Volta La Hera Troubadours for two nights starting Christmas Day with matinee shows. It warns rivals attempting emulation may be hospitalized and promises the troupe offers the finest vaudeville on the road under Manager Hable, with refunds for displeasure.
An advertisement proclaims one of Hable's suits will make a father brother or son the best Christmas present, promising style and value.
M. Lohr Capper reports receiving 100 wagons to be offered for 75 Octagon Soap Wrappers in a local trade note.
Startled youngsters heard that Santa Claus was arrested on a fighting charge after a street altercation on Broad Street. Two policemen detained Santa and an assailant. Santa posted bail and is expected to resume Christmas Eve rounds, a historic first in the records.
In Roanoke a large mixed mass meeting heard State Field Secretary McAllister claim at least fourteen blind tigers and name seven women who run houses where beer is delivered by brewer wagons. He said there were 100 United States liquor licenses but only 53 whiskey licenses. local option drive nears a December 30 election.
The Christmas morning service at Christ Protestant Episcopal Chapel will feature the most elaborate choir in years. About 25 trained voices will sing under organist Miss Estie G Main with soloists Miss Anne Douglas Williams and Miss Wille McGuire. Rehearsals have been held and decorating of the interior with holly and greens began today.
A shooting match event at Relief on Christmas morning at 10 o’clock offers 12 turkey prizes. The entry code 19-6p-21 and sponsor 5 ALVA WHITE are noted in the readable text.
Many students from Episcopal Female Institute, Fort Loudoun Seminary and Shenandoah Valley Academy have returned home for Christmas. Public schools will be closed from Thursday until January 4, with the holiday recess lasting into the first week of January.
Mrs C L Canver left this morning for Rebee Arkansas after a telegram announced the illness of her sister Mrs Thomas Cannon who is reported in critical condition She is the former Miss Thatcher daughter of the late Evan R Thatcher and sister of Mrs George Hardy of Winchester
Reports say J N Brennaman deputy insurance commissioner and Shenandoah county family member lies near death at home in Pocahontas while his wife suffers dystheria and remains unaware of his critical illness.
The notice highlights W. C. Horsey & Company offering a wide supply of men’s gifts and clothing. It stresses quality as the first consideration and notes an ample, moderately priced selection at the store’s big overstock sale.
A Bowman's Engraving School graduate advertises skill in block letters old English script and monogram work. Call at H. W. Clowe's 17 W Pie cadilly street to examine specimens. M. B. Clowe, Hand Engraver.
An itemized notice lists Christmas presents including Eastman Kodak cameras and new books at Tabard Inn. Membership priced at $1.00 and Miller’s Drug Store featured for related sales.
A Calico Party will be held at the New Rink on Tuesday for skaters, promising them much pleasure.
To secure your Christmas presents at Hables means a great saving to your pocketbook. Horse blankets and robes, gum horse covers, storm fronts and dash aprons. Hillyard & Lewis, successors to Miller Supply Co.
Funeral services for Major Samuel J. C. Moore were held at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church Berryville with Bishop Gravatt and Rev Edward Wall officiating. He was buried in Green Hill Cemetery as veterans from General J B Stuart Camp attended in honor. Also laid to rest was W T Whitacre 65 at Green Hill Cemetery after services at Berryville Baptist Church with Rev Jo Broaddus officiing.
Ashessage from Philadelphia announces the death of Eleanor Virginia Atkin in the second year of life after three days of pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Atkin, formerly of the city, and Mrs. Atkin was formerly Miss Mabel Nail of North Main Street. The body leaves Philadelphia by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Winchester this evening. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Nail residence, conducted by Rev. Dr. Jd. Hy Lacey of the Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Public notice states the firm of Horsey and Twell will close, with business to continue at the old stand under W. C. Horsey.
A garbled notice announces a ten percent discount on subscriptions during December. It invites readers to pay immediately to secure the savings, urging prompt action to obtain the reduced rate.
Local sale notice lists live poultry of all kinds to be loaded Friday and Saturday this week at Sprint Produce Co. The event favors buyers seeking a wide assortment of birds.
An old classified item notes Express Wagons priced 69 cents to 1.50 and 500 pairs of sample gloves offered wholesale. The notice names W. Taylor Jr. at Water Street as contact.
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