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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
4
A call for candidates to prove public trust and fulfill promises with signed pledges rather than glossy appeals. The piece stresses inquiring readers want concrete value over editorials and stump speeches, urging timely payment and responsible publishing in a profitable year for newspapers.
The article argues radical changes are needed in North American apple culture to avoid import dependence. It credits Pacific and Northwestern farms for large цьrops this year and notes smaller yields in the Midwest and East due to pests and neglect. Government data show 1896 output around 69 070 000 els, with improvements since but still uneven quality.
A native assortment of hand painted china and burnished items is advertised as affordable gifts. Vases range from 25 cents to 2.50 dollars for Egyptian style pieces, orange bowls are 1.50, cracker jars 0.75, plates and plaques 0.25 to 0.50, pitchers 0.25 to 0.50, and small souvenirs from 0.15 to 0.50. Also offered are hand painted celluloid goods, hand mirrors, local views, trinket boxes, and various pins and thermometers from 0.25 to 0.50 each.
England, Germany, France, Denmark, Australia and the Orient are already drawing upon orchards in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia. Horticulture notes these international connections and the growing demand for regional fruit production.
Mrs. M A Willis and grandson John Suddith plan Christmas visits to Jefferson county relatives. Mr and Mrs Jacob Thailer visit friends near Refuge. Mrs John Conner guests of L R Detutra near Vaucluse. Lola Hale and cousin Annie Vorous travel to Martinsburg to stay with Mr and Mrs Custer for Christmas. Ed Smiths adopt a child from Richmond Orphans Home. Russell Bates joins Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church. Venna Hopewell visits relatives near Refuge. Snow birds appear for first flock of the season, spreading charm. Vincent and Mrs Vincent move into Scott Clines new home near Stephens City.
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Gowan's Preparation at home claiming it cures inflammation. The copy suggests regret over a loved one’s death and implies the product could have saved them. Available in 25 50c and 1 dollar sizes from druggists.
Mrs John Triggs of Bunker Hill died yesterday after a months long illness. She was 689 years old. Survived by husband and several children in the county. Services will be held Thursday at ten in the morning from her home, with interment in the Episcopal graveyard. Also notes a Christmas accident where Guy Hinton, Henry Hinton’s son, burned his face lighting powder from a tin can, but his eyes were spared.
The piece lists Christmas programs across multiple churches and schools. Recitations and songs feature junior and primary departments with named participants. Specials include pastor addresses, high mass, and morning services at Christ Church and Sacred Heart on Christmas Day.
The pubbisee school closed this afternoon for the Christmas holidays and will reopen Monday morning, January 4. Teachers received presents from students as Uncle Davy Hiamilton of John Kerr school was thanked by young friends.
A two year old child of Noah Gray died from burns at Pine Grove in Page County yesterday. The mother sustained serious burns while attempting to rescue the child. Visitor from Grafton, West Virginia, Mr Raymond Kenny, is in town.
Mrs Sarah Fisher aged 77 and widow of William Fisher died Monday night in Straßburg. The death was attributed to infirmities of age and she was the last surviving member of her family.
The community reports Mr and Mrs Theodore Braithwaite occupying the tree filled place. Mr Eadward Emmart suffered a severe stroke but hopes for recovery. Miss Effie Whitacre recovers from pneumonia. Maynard Rogers, youngest son of J B and Mrs Rogers, shows improvement. Funeral for Thomas Borer held at Chestnut Grove. Dr H A Rogers returns home after vulcanizer explosion shock.
Stockholders of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia are notified of the annual meeting to elect directors. The meeting will be held January 12, 1909, at the banking home between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Arabian pony Spot owned by Mr. D R Eskey died from lockjaw after years in training. Bought by Mr. Hekey for about $250 in Pennsylvania, the animal was popular and admired for performing tricks.
The stockholders of the Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia are notified that the annual meeting for the election of directors will be held January 12 1909 at the Bank building from eleven o clock in the morning to one o clock in the afternoon. H D Fuller Cashier.
Mr. Fe J Frye from Bloom was in town today for undisclosed purposes.
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