24 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
1
Christmas in Winchester promises church services and festive meals with crowds downtown. Sunday schools gather tonight at Presbyterian and Christ Church followed by Grace Lutheran and Centenary Reformed celebrations. Banks, City Hall, and post office close. rural carriers idle. general delivery hours set.
The article lists the week of prayer activities in Winchester beginning January 6 with no service on the first Sunday. It covers daily church programs at Baptist Presbyterian Episcopal Lutheran M E Church South Reform ed Church and ends with a Sunday evening union service at Market Street M I Church led by Rev W D Smith on God Revealed with a Bible work offering presented by Rev J W Lupton.
Private John Thomas Jones of the United States Army wed Miss Bertha Schneider of Headsville West Virginia while on a three weeks furlough from Fort Ethan Allen. Jones son of Ebenezer Jones Pekin has served about two years after meeting his bride by correspondence and exchanging photos. Mrs Jones will live with her parents until his enlistment ends.
The Star states there will be no issue tomorrow on Christmas Day following its annual custom. The paper wishes patrons a happy Christmas and blessings for the holiday season.
Clarke county resident Mr. M. Trenary toured town reporting he dressed a 905 pound porker last Thursday, declaring it the largest in the section. The claim highlights local farming heft and bounty.
Mrs. Mary Sophia Carter wife of Dr. James P. Carter died Sunday at age seventy five due to paresis in Baltimore where she had gone for health. She was a Gerrardstown resident, Presbyterian Church member, survived by her husband and eight children. Funeral held at Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church with Rev. R. Aite officiating.
A village Christmas celebration crowd on a Berryville Pike suspension foot bridge over Opequeon Creek collapsed as about twenty people crossed. The icy water was three feet deep. several people were chilled or shocked but none seriously injured. Authorities suspect weight overload caused the failure.
A Star message from White Post Clarke County reports Ernest Armel of Frederick County and Miss Virginia Ruffner of Page County were married at the home of Rev. M. Strickler this morning. They will reside in Clarke County.
At about 2 a m Sunday a blaze destroyed Mr R Washington s immense basement barn in Hampshire County. The fire consumed feed grain machinery and several head of cattle with two horses rescued. Estimated loss 12000 with only 3000 insurance. Origin suspected incendiary. Several prized Percheron mares valued at 300 to 400 each last year were among the losses.
A Frederick Md committee from the If Hose Company visited and observed a test of the Charley Rouss Fire Company automobile engine. The trial ran about a mile, climbed a Frederick hill, drew water from a well, and projected two 1 1/2 inch streams as high as a three story building. The visitors praised the performance and a larger engine is planned for the city.
Young Marshall Bowly, son of Mr and Mrs George Bowly, badly mashed his hand in Eddy Press machinery at work last week. He endures great pain, is under constant physician care, and attended by several trained nurses at the hospital.
Elias McCauley, a respected citizen, died at his Augusta area home on Sunday aged about years. He leaves a widow and eleven children, including John McCauley a well known public school teacher.
A brief advisory from Hansbrough and Carter urges customers to review tire insurance options before renewal. It notes key terms and potential coverage gaps to watch for, emphasizing timely action ahead of policy renewal.
News from Winchester reports the Hamp shire County West Virginia resident Amos McElfish died Sunday at his Springfield home aged about 90. He was feeble for months and had not left his place since April. McElfish, born near Flintstone Maryland, moved to Springfield about forty years ago and accumulated a large estate of about 12 000 acres mainly in Hampshire County. Relatives in Maryland had sought a committee to manage timber disputes on his lands after many were removing timber unlawfully, leading to injunction suits and court actions at a special session and later regular term.
The report notes Jack Buck achieves a strong performance with a notable display, described as wets along very nicely, highlighting a standout moment in the event.
Report from the hospital states the young man is progressing well and his condition is satisfactory. Doctors expect a swift recovery and anticipate his return to normal activities in due course.
Mrs Jennie Arnold aged about 72 died at her son in law Dr Baker's home in Burlington West Virginia on Monday of this week. She was mother of David A and Sloan Arnold and her husband John Arnold was brother of George So cnold of South Branch. Romney Review. For attractive rats and liberal insurance code call on Hansbrough Carter. Mr Ke 5 Hottel is home from Staunton for the holidays.
A saying notes a man who blames his wife for lack of love ignores his own role. The remark prompts reflection on responsibility within troubled marriages and the pattern of fault sharing.
The head maid of the queen dowager of Italy earns about $5,000 yearly from selling her mistress clothing. The garments are provided as a perquisite, with most buyers being American tourists.
Mrs Malaprop quips that her husband and the visitor’s husband are “ahna- aneters” of the same college, prompting a light exchange in a Cleveland Leader item styled humorous social banter.
Phussell Ridenour a 28 year old stonemason was fatally injured when run over by Southern Railway No 13 fifty yards from Mount Jackson. He died this morning leaving a widow and four young children. Engineer Rowan is not blamed. this marks the third tragedy linked to him in five weeks.
A crow seen near Rest Va on December 24 displayed snow white wings while its body remained black. The correspondent noted it was the first such bird spotted in the community and appeared normal in size and behavior among its flock.
Jubilee Church hosts an evening program starting at seven with music recitations and a large Christmas tree. Santa Claus will distribute presents to children, supervised by James J. Russell Sunday school superintendent and Mary Fries organist.
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