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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
4
Fragmentary text hints at trolley promotion across Pie Ridge Winchester and Slanesville routes with coal territory concerns and consumer impacts. No clear events, dates, or named organizations identifiable from readable phrases.
Fragmentary notes discuss Winchester sanitary conditions and a protest against taxes. Mentions Shenandoah area, water supply and wood pulp industry. References to residents, watchmen, and public health concerns in a blurred, OCR-derived passage.
Home from West, Parker and Iota visit town today for social engagements and neighborhood greetings.
Local merchants present a $1000 contribution to Rev. J Lynch former Roanoke pastor during a business visit highlighting the town’s esteem. Other briefs note Major John W Harris Confederate veteran and lawyer’s death in Lewisburg, courthouse fines for unlicensed whiskey sales, and dog muzzle penalties.
Deeds admitted to record in Frederick County include Elizabeth A. Horsey selling 5 acres in Shawnee district to F. H. Clark for 120 dollars. R Gray Williams via special commissioner sells 4720 acres of the Big Survey in Back Creek district for 2159 dollars and 50 cents. Other conveyances include 72 acres in Back Creek district for 261 dollars, 214 acres in Back Creek district for 2000 dollars, and 866 acres in Back Creek district for 5 dollars to J. W. Nihiser through various commissioners and agents.
Martinsburg West Virginia December 22. County Clerk E A Hobbs issued a marriage license for John Henry Derling Stephen Penn and Anna May Rutherford. The groom native of Youngstown Ohio is a carpenter for C D Burns. The ceremony was at the First M E Church parsonage West Burke Street with Rev J Paul Wright officiating.
In Manassas the circuit court issued a final decree against J. K. Herrell, Prince William County treasurer, upholding Special Commissioner C. Vernon Ford’s report. It finds he failed to account for all taxes, overcharged commissions, sold land for delinquent taxes and did not remit funds, listed delinquent voters unjustly, did not settle with the board, and retained delinquent tax tickets. The statute of limitations defense was overruled and he has three months to appeal.
A historical market snippet lists prices for wheat butter young chickens turkeys hay and gate value. The fragment mentions figures like 2.78 for hay and 20 for young poultry with various illegible annotations. The tone reflects routine commodity pricing and farm goods listing.
Miss Lena C Gore returns to Winchester after visiting Wilmington Baltimore and Washington. Holmes Berry and wife travel to Shepherdstown to spend Christmas with Edward L Rinehart family. Ina Frye en route from Virginia college to Rio West Virginia for holiday tenure. Mr H H McGuire and R T McGuire return from Carmichael funeral in Lexington. Ray Robinson visits Washington. Lucien Carr Jr to stay with parents in the west end. Mary Bowly returns from college to spend Christmas with George Bowly family. Frank A Crag from Chadbourn NC among Hotel Evans arrivals. George Battey and wife depart for Washington Baltimore for holidays. Charles H Boxwell wintering in Washington. L P Rossiter of New York firm visits Winchester. James L Keller returns to spend holidays with Mrs Keller at Hotel Evans.
At a special meeting of Opequon Camp Modern Woodmen of America near Opequon last night the officers for 1911 were elected. Consul J B Bywaters Adviser H O Hawkins banker Robert M Stephenson clerk George Bywaters escort J J Copenhaver watchman E Fauver camp physician Dr Hunter M Brumback and board member for three years R C Miller. The camp is in flourishing condition and the officers-elect foresee a bright prosperous year.
Jeff Lewis aged 22 of Elkton and Miss Elsie Carrier 15 from Zenda Rockingham county were captured after a two day search by sheriff deputy and sergeants. Sergeant Henkle New Market arrested them as they planned to take a train for Hagerstown. The couple were jailed at Harrisonburg and Carrier the father will press serious charges. Lewis urged passage for a train while Elsie bought a hat, allowing time for capture.
A cantata titled Foxy Santa Claus will be presented during the Christmas celebration at First Baptist Church next Tuesday evening at 7 39. An attractive program has been arranged and presents will be served to Sunday school members.
Robert T. McVicar has returned to Neffs town after weeks visiting his brothers in Mexico and Texas. He says reports of a revolution were greatly exaggerated and enjoyed the trip though he could not stay away for Christmas.
The Sunday school of the Presbyterian Church held its Christmas celebration last evening in the annex. An attractive program of music, recitations and addresses was rendered before a large audience of members and friends. Gifts were given to all the children and many teachers were remembered by their class scholars.
A fast moving blaze destroyed the Franklin House Fahrney building and G A P Tea Company stock, threatening to engulf the entire block. Firemen fought the flames past 3 AM as Bottles and cans exploded and the McCardell Brothers' wall helped stop the spread. Residents aided hotel occupants and the Fahrney store was left a ruin.
Mr. R Richard of White Post Clarke County describes four hogs he butchered yielding 365 353 337 and 316 pounds each. Neighbors say the porkers were among the finest seen in White Post.
Randolph N. Dame of Baltimore filed an answer denying all allegations in his wife's second divorce suit. The couple previously withdrew papers after the husband's father intervened. A cruelty-based suit was again filed about two weeks ago through Edward L. Ward.
Churches plan simpler Christmas music focused on the child and participation by youth. ministers note the trend away from elaborate tunes toward clear, singable carols and anthems that bring back traditional carol recitals for families and worship.
Reports from Stone Bridge Virginia on December 22 detail visits and family gatherings. Names include the Armels Grims Rosenberrys Kirbys Slonakers and others with mentions of travel to Winchester White Post and Bayard. A horse injury to C A Rosenberry is noted alongside a horse loss by Robert Atkins and a child named Hugh Slonaker with a cold.
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