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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
1
Thousands of shoppers flock to Winchester as Christmas Eve nears with fair weather forecast. Out of town visitors exceed three thousand and Main Water Piccadilly and Market streets bustle with activity. Shops display enticing windows as holly mistletoe florists and tree sellers aid a festive economy while churches prepare for crowded services tomorrow.
This morning Lewis a large Maltese cat and long time family pet of Miss Fannie Baker near town was found dead. He had served as a cherished companion for twenty two years.
Rev. C H Crawford spoke in three Winchester churches outlining the Anti-Saloon League of Virginia aims. A map meeting at Market Street church drew ministers and parishioners as cards were handed out to form a local league. Crawford will move to Richmond for state headquarters with another men’s meeting planned next Sunday.
Guests include Miss Lucy Byrd Miss Elizabeth Leigh and Mr Watkins Leigh of New York and Mr Wm Carson of Front Royal. Also expected in town tonight to visit Mr and Mrs R E Byrd is Congressman Hal Flood of Appomattox on his way home from Washington.
Tomorrow the post office will be closed except for the 10 to 11 a m morning window and the 2 to 8 p m afternoon window. Carriers will run only the morning trip and windows will reopen after the accommodation arrives tomorrow night.
Joseph McDonald of Urbanua Ohio arrives in town after eighteen years to visit his father Marshall McDonald near White Hall. McDonald is described as a prosperous farmer and this is his first return visit in eighteen years.
John Calvin Grove attempting to walk with his daughter on South Kieth street when he was suddenly paralyzed. He is now helpless, with Amanda Green and Mrs. Marshall noted in nearby locations on South Market street.
Sunrise service will be held at 6 oclock tomorrow morning in the Market Street M E Church with Rev. E Glen Eldridge officiating. Braddock Street M E Church Souths Sunday School presented Miss Bessie Nulton the organist with a handsome gift yesterday. Mrs Dr Fuller and daughter Miss Fannie McKarland went to Baltimore this morning. Mrs Julia A Mecan is spending holidays with Mrs De Hubbard in Norfolk.
Downtown Winchester merchants reported a strong Saturday night as town residents bought Christmas goods with vigor. Juvenile crowds lit fireworks and torpedoes while police tried to curb giant crackers and explosive shows as lingering noise predicted a quiet holiday.
Yesterday morning at 9 30 the Young Peoples Prayer Meeting held a Christmas service in the Grace Lutheran Church improved lecture room. The program included Organ voluntary Text in unison Behold the King Cometh and several choruses and readings led by the junior choir and male voices.
A horse owned by Adam Benzell ran away after a firecracker explosion near South Main street causing panic among onlookers. The horse was halted in front of Sartelle's store while Bentzel repaired the broken harness. David Petrie-Cruikshank was in town today.
The Berryville fire department faced its worst blaze since formation as a 2:30 am inferno consumed the Baker warehouse, a saw mill, and Howell creamery. Incendiaries blocked hydrants with guano sacks, delaying water flow and hindering efforts. Losses total about 5000 dollars with minimal insurance on Baker and Howell. Baker, a prominent local, suffered 3500 dollars in losses. Howell 1000 dollars with 100 insurance, including 300 pounds of butter.
Mr. J. E. Wiggington of Opequon injures his left hand at his saw mill when an injector fails and a steam blast scalds him. He cannot tend the engine for weeks and loses use of two fingers. He is insured for 1000 dollars and will receive five dollars weekly during incapacitation.
Rev Dr Reese Murray of Baltimore spoke at Market Street M E Church in Winchester on the Twentieth Century offering. Baltimore Conference directs funds from this conference to the Womans College of Baltimore. Over $100 was collected from the congregations and auxiliary groups.
A confectioner, Mr. J. P. Sartelle, caught two countrymen stealing from his store after a brief purchase and forced them to disgorge. He then threw them out of the shop, defying police intervention.
Notable list of names and places appears to reflect a social or school related note with individuals tied to McKeesport Washington & Lee Episcopal High School Alexandria Roanoke Blacksburg and other communities. Family and local connections are implied across several towns and institutions.
Capt. S A Seabright acting under Mayor Barton orders strict enforcement of the prohibition on cannon and dynamite fire crackers and firearms. Only small firecrackers will be allowed to be exploded tomorrow under the law.
A carload of fine California oranges has just arrived at Rothwell & Co located at 401 North Market Street. The shipment enhances local supply and offers fresh fruit to customers.
Christmas in Winchester churches features elaborate musical programs by trained choirs. Christ Episcopal Church presents a detailed ensemble with organ, soloists, and a long sequence of hymns and anthems. Sacred Heart Catholic Church lists masses and a morning program. Centenary Reformed and Grace Lutheran host festive services and sermons.
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