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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
4
Steady snow has set in through the Valley and forecasts point to a white Christmas. The day brings heightened happiness and a spirit of purity and peace as many anticipate the observance of Christ's birth and the values of selflessness and love it inspires.
The article discusses Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania as the new premier of the Taft cabinet praising his public life and past service as secretary of state. It notes Pennsylvania politicians rushing to fill his Senate seat and questions rivals’ qualifications.
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Smith depart for Sanford Florida to spend the winter there for his health. Friends gathered at the station to bid them farewell and wish a merry Christmas and a good sojourn in the South.
House carpenter Fred Schmidt of Hotel Evans has been decorating the dining room lobby and hallways with holly and evergreen for the Christmas holiday. He has drawn many compliments for his artistic taste in the decorations.
Mr Harry F Byrd left for Harrisonburg today to conduct business. He will meet local officials and oversee ongoing projects during his visit.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia calls annual stockholders meeting for election of directors on January 12 1909 at the banking home between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. H D Fuller cashier signs the notice dated December 12 1908.
An assortment of hand painted and burned china described as inexpensive and suitable for gifts. Vases range from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars for Egyptian Style pieces. Orange bowls 1.50 dollars. Cracker jars 75 cents. Plates and wall plaques 25 to 50 cents. A new stock arrival noted.
Royston Georgia youth Ty Cobb joined Anderson Georgia for a game against Hartwell after arriving the day before and agreeing to play second base. He delivered long hits as Anderson won 2 to 1 in 14 innings, charging a dollar and fifty cents for his first paid appearance before being sent home for slow speed before the season began.
Later in the game Augusta's lineup was stretched thin as players exited. Ty returned to the court and Anishe a seized the moment, providing effective scores from the opening day.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia announces its annual meeting for director elections will be held January 12, 1909 at the Banking Home from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. INO and W Rice signatory.
For five dollars cash and other valuable consideration, Mrs Henrietta Kre mer sells to Mrs Anna W Kre mer the house and lot at 11 South Kent Street. The deed was admitted to record this afternoon in the city clerk's office.
Brief notices list several townspeople visiting or traveling. Bettie Myers attends granddaughter Eleanor Virginia Afkin's funeral in the city. Others register at Hotel Evans, visit shops, or travel to Baltimore, Washington, Denison, and Victor Colorado for holidays or business.
In the wholesale market demand held steady for good produce. Wheat was dull then closed firmer, corn eased but closed firmer, oats and rye quiet, hay steady with rye straw fair demand, butter and eggs steady, turkeys steady, vegetables firm, and green fruits reported firm. Prices listed include live turkeys 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, dressed turkeys at 20 cents per pound, ear corn $3.00 per barrel, and oats 0.50 per bushel.
In Brucetown Virginia on December 22 Rev. H V Wheeler and wife received a generous church group gift from Burnt Factory Church led by Sunday School administrators. Fifteen members delivered flour, live fowl, ice cream, cakes and more. Citizens attended Christmas events at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church with recitations and music, orange and candy given to attendees. Brucetown Sunday School reschedules its Xmas program to December 28 at 7 30 pm. Local residents Mrs M N Frasher of Crozet visits for holidays. Julian Snapp hosts a Christmas dinner the first in a series. Mrs Mary Jones and Miss Bette Crim are ill. Public holiday closure through January 4. Byrd Purcell moves into Eli Janney’s former home. Col C M Best’s wife remains ill. MilIersburg Kentucky.
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