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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
1
A reminiscence of four Christmas days during the Civil War era recounting 1861 and 1862. The tableaus of war mixed with holiday memory, including visits from Confederate soldiers, Milroy’s occupation, and hardships of shortages and loyalty tests in a besieged town.
Miss Georgia Turner Robinson wed Mr. John Burns Huyett of Charlestown West Virginia at Black Rock the bride’s mother’s home in Warren County. Rev Dr Webster officiated. After a noon ceremony the couple left for a southern trip and will reside in Charlestown.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank invites the public to visit tonight from 7 to 8 for deposits cashing checks and general banking services. The notice emphasizes customer convenience for Christmas shoppers and the community.
Mr Charles E Bowers of San Jose California is spending Christmas with Mr William B Ryan. He serves in the United States Navy submarine service and has just completed his fourth trip around the world. He has visited nearly every civilized country and gained wide varied experiences.
The Star will not be issued on Monday in observance of Christmas as the only weekday the paper does not appear this year. Other large city papers also pause, though news demand has grown with progress, making Christmas the sole holiday for many newspaper workers.
Michael Hannon Hurton B and C of Stephenson Virginia was injured when his arm was broken while coupling cars at a stone quarry in Millville West Virginia. He was treated in Brunswick Maryland then sent to Meyersdale Pennsylvania to his mother's home. He is a former resident who owns the old Hannon home near Forneys water station. The injury was painful but not serious.
Mr. and Mrs. Kewis H. Hyde and child from New York visit Mrs. Hyde’s parents Dr. and Mrs. W. P. McGuire on Amherst street for Christmas. Mrs. W. A. Bradford of Clarke county stays with her mother Mrs. Lucy Dean on South Main street. Mr. Henry Schneider Sr. of Chicago arrives for a relative visit.
Miss Catharine Attaway Tayloe of Chatterton Virginia married Arthur Gedney a Panama Canal engineer in Trinity Episcopal Church Winchester by Rev Richard P Williams. Only families attended. The couple, after a New Orleans stop, plan a Potomac family reunion before sailing to Panama for residence.
The Weather Bureau forecast for Virginia released from Washington on December 24 calls for cloudy and colder conditions tonight with rain on the coast. Sunday should bring fair skies and colder weather in the southeast portion.
Governor Mann appointed former State Senator S. R. Donohoe of Fairfax County as auditor of public accounts of Virginia to succeed the late Col. Morton Marye. Donohoe is editor and publisher of the Fairfax Herald. His daughter graduated from the Episcopal Female Institute in Winchester.
Miss Laura Lockhart a nurse at Winchester Memorial hospital was injured when the sterilizing apparatus door struck her in the face and opened a severe cut above her eye. She is improving and expected to resume duties soon, with her Mountain Falls family noting her recovery.
Florida oranges offered at 25 cents per dozen in a special sale running Thursday Friday and Saturday at M Barr's store with emphasis on value and limited time.
W S Hiett prominent Frederick county farmer and one of the area’s largest apple growers was elected to the board of Shenandoah Valley National Bank to fill the vacancy from T M Bantsz’s death. He is regarded as a man of character and trusted by many.
A three week old cold storage barrel opened in Montreal revealed the body of a 60 year old man with ropes tying the head to the feet. No identifying papers were found. The barrel had shipped from Jar vis Ontario to J. H. Bousfield Toronto but he denies knowledge of it. The barrel was opened to remove poultry to cover freight charges.
Christmas worship at Market Street Church with 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services led by Rev. Arthur E. Slagle. Includes special choir music and Lord's Supper after the morning sermon. Sunday school at 2:15 p.m. Baraca Class also at 2:15 p.m. Christmas program Monday night. Revival services start Monday night January 9 after week of prayer.
Mr and Mrs Joseph McCartney of Hagerstown visit the Misses McCartney sisters at their North Braddock Street home. Advertise for Christmas.
The Winchester postoffice reports a record Christmas mail load with clerks handling the busiest period in history. On Monday peak hours will include extended opening for general delivery and stamps, with rural carriers continuing routes to avoid disappointment for county residents.
Captain Lewis F Cooper, president of the Winchester and Washington City Railway Company, said the Shenandoah river near Millville is very low but the company has generated electricity at night by water power and used steam during the day. A 1000 horsepower capacity has been kept and will not inconvenience patrons as the steam auxiliary plant operates.
Hable manager of Special Pictures Auditorium announces an extra fine Xmas program for Monday matinee and night. Matinee runs from 2 to 5 PM with no advance price.
An extra fine program has been arranged at the Auditorium tonight for the crowds which come Saturday night.
Mr A W Brill of Fairmont Avenue killed a chicken yesterday weighing 14 pounds. A suggestion of nature faking arose, but the scales proved the figure true.
Skating tonight and Monday morning afternoon and night with a special night feature. Fresh mackerel available at Orndorff and McVicar's.
The funeral of Miss Maria Dinkle, who died of paralysis on Tuesday night at her home on West Cork Street, was held yesterday afternoon. Rev. J. George 8. Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church officiated. Large numbers of floral designs were sent. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in the family lot. Pallbearers were J. E. Cooper Otho J. Hardesty W.S. Hiett Dr A. D. Henkel W. E. Harloe and J. C. Davis.
Members of Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar will meet at 11 30 Monday to observe the Christmas festival with similar exercises nationwide. The grand master of the grand encampment will be toasted by Eminent Commander A M Baker and the response given by Past Eminent Commander H Clay Krebs. A prayer by Rev Dr John P Myde precedes the Templar hymn Onward Christian Soldiers.
Rev S A Newton a noted scholar of the colored race will lecture at John Mann Methodist Church at 7 46 tomorrow morning. He was born in Buenos Aires and educated in Cambridge England, former president of Buenos Aires College, taught Spanish and other subjects, and now a traveling evangelist and lecturer on his first visit to the United States.
Miss Sara Strain and her sister Miss Mary Strain, both nurses from New York, narrowly escaped harm when the Grand Central Station explosion rocked the area. They had apartments near the blast and were about to enter their rooms as windows shattered and the building trembled.
Elaborate preparations have been made for the subscription dance to be held Monday night by the young men of Winchester in Rouss Hall. A Washington orchestra will furnish the music and it is expected that town people and visitors will attend.
Christmas program includes Men's Bible class at 9.50 a m Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m with Lessons from Christmas Advent Junior meeting 4 p m C E at 6.45 p m Maude Holor leads Special music for all services and 7 30 p m sermon No Room in the Inn.
Limited copies of Winchester Its Traditions by Nemo are available at T. T. Walls Bell Brothers and Geo F Norton’s 22 Ap 3t. Public note invites collectors to purchase while stock lasts.
Frank Huge, aged resident of Erick County, died after a sudden illness at his sister’s home on North Main Street. The family notes he had attended morning services and was in his usual good health prior to the attack. He leaves surviving sisters and a brother, and funeral services are set for Christ Church with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The long time Huck farm ties and local friends mark his quiet, steady life in the community.
From Cumberland Mississippi Gertrude Schneidt Summers Nic Bates and Messrs Robert Hamilton Landau and Nelson Roma are connected with the Corporation in Cumberland spending the days with relatives and.
The Star notes Albert C. Pine of Fairmont presented peaches grown in Pine's county orchard. The fruit were placed in cold storage and deemed excellent in quality for Christmas use.
A compact local wrap from The Star notes focus on Washington editions, highlighting Sunday features for families and readers, with emphasis on current events and community items.
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