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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
1
A column reflects on capacity for enjoyment versus surfeit, citing beauty in everyday scenes and noting a tragedy where a young wife killed her baby and then died by her own hand after constant fault finding from her husband. It condemns fault-finding attitudes and describes marital strain.
Mrs Rhoda Coe wed at North Braddock street Presbyterian manse as Dr J Hy Lacy officiated for Braithwaite and Coe. Simultaneously Lula Braithwaite married Lee Nimrod Whitacre. Guests celebrated with a large reception, serenades, fireworks, and holiday cheer at the Braithwaite home. A prospective bride and groom, James Patterson and Goldie Newlin, joined the minister after congratulations.
Crowded columns force postponed notices of Christmas events across Winchester churches. Grace Lutheran and Christ Episcopal saw packed Christmas Eve Sunday school celebrations while Market Street M B P and Centenary Reformed held observances last night. Sacred Heart Catholic Church conducted special Christmas services.
Berryville residents Archibald K. Snyder and Lillian A. Jackson obtained a marriage license in Winchester and were wed at the Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. Dr. J. Horace Lacy. The couple returned to Berryville and plan to live there.
The Herald Square Opera Co will perform a lively musical comedy titled A Trip to India on Tuesday night, December 29, in Winchester. The twenty member company, hailed for its entertaining ability, brings a brisk, humorous show adapted from Richard Stahl’s Said Pasha, promising strong musical and comic appeal.
The Volta and La Hera Troubadours performed last night at the Auditorium to a good crowd. Audiences enjoyed the show and marveled at Volta's electric display, likened to a child with toys. Warner and Lakewood in The Scarecrow and the Maid pleased, with the company promising a new startling act tonight.
Nightly joy time continues at Market Street rink with Romalo who skates on his head. The run extends for the last three days of next week to cap the fun. The New Year mask carnival is planned for Thursday night December 31.
Newly furnished rooms at The Dunbarton 60c. per night. A home like place for ladies and gentlemen located at 623 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC. Phone Main 6321. George N. Fries formerly of Winchester VA. Speed.
Virginia forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with cooler coastal air. Sunday should be fair and warmer across the region.
Elder H W Herrell president of the Seventh Day Adventist Virginia Conference will preach at Valley Union Chapel South Braddock Street starting Thursday evening December 31 and continue each evening through January 6. Public invited to attend.
An advertisement for the Dunbarton Hotel promotes rooms at 50 cents to a dollar in Washington D C. It claims service for ladies and gentlemen and lists 623 Pennsylvania aspece, noting George N Fries formerly of Winchester.
Christmas Sunday observances at Braddock Street Church South include morning and evening services with choir music. Rev De H Kern will preach at 11 o clock and 7 30 o clock. a special Christmas offering supports missionary and educational work. All invited.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Orpha Bright of Mountain Falls to Mr. Calvin Brill of Star Tannery in Washington on Thursday. The ceremony was led by Rev. L. O. Hubbard. Bright planned to stay in Washington for the winter with relatives and friends. Brill traveled to the city a few days earlier.
A festive German at Rouse engine hall last night drew a large crowd from Winchester Martinsburg Charlottesville Charles Town Summit Point Berryville and nearby areas. Dr. Robert P. Cooke led the dance with the Winchester orchestra providing music and coffee and sandwiches served later.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad circular announces passengers on the 1 000 mile commercial books will no longer be required to sign contracts or tickets in conductor presence. The change speeds ticket collection and eases use for travelers.
Mrs M C Pine writes from Gainesboro to The Star stating there is no truth to the report she planned to engage in the hotel business in Martinsburg West Virginia. She notes only three rooms of her Gainesboro house have been rented for the winter.
HILLYARD and LEWIS, successors to Miller Supply Company, present a line of horse covers and blankets framed as storm front and cash apparel offerings.
Mr and Mrs Edward B Sartelle celebrate the arrival of a baby daughter at their South Main Street home on Christmas Eve.
The three story brick Eastern College building housing recitation rooms an art studio and dormitories was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Investigators suspect an overheated stove on the third floor sparked the blaze but water shortages limited firefighting. Insurance partially covers the loss and despite the disaster the college plans to reopen as scheduled with rebuilding already under way.
Dr W D Cameron veterinary surgeon formerly of this city now Berryville has returned from Wilkesbarre Pa where a wagon load of laundry was struck by a DL&W locomotive at Forty Fort. Cameron was thrown about forty feet and found with three broken ribs and severe facial injuries. He is expected to remain in bed six to eight weeks more and may sue the railroad for the crash.
A dispatch from Richmond reports Miss Florence Jones, grand niece of Dr. J William Jones and member of the United Confederate Veterans, was attacked Thursday night with a baseball bat by a negro burglar. She is in serious condition but conscious. Police describe the assailant as very dark, about 165 pounds, with a heavy lower lip, wearing an overall jacket and corduroy trousers, and a slouch hat.
The Washington Sunday Star and Magazine presents a roundup of leading dealers with listings across shops and catalogs. Highlights include available collections, price ranges, and contact details for buyers seeking editions and periodicals.
Claud Spreckles, noted sugar refiner and reform movement leader in San Francisco, died at his home from pneumonia. The report, datelined San Francisco, notes his prominence in local reform efforts and mentions ongoing legal and political context in the era.
Richard Penrose father of Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania died in Philadelphia this morning at an advanced age. The passing concludes a long life linked to the Penrose family's public service and local affairs.
Henry W. Poor and Company now Dankers of New York signment for the benefit of their creditors today. No statement of assets and liabilities yet obtainable.
Jackson Ky December 26 The trial of Beach Hargis for the murder of his feudist judge James Hargis is ongoing with jurors unable to reach a verdict this afternoon.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Rev John Bowers and Mire I Schuman in Baltimore on Tuesday December 29. The ceremony at Calvary Lutheran Church will be conducted by Rev Dr George Bowers, brother of the groom, pastor at Grace Lutheran Winchester.
A compact feature note highlights illustrated content in the Washington Sunday Star and Maga zing with emphasis on dealer networks and promotional material.
Santa Claus visited the Whitacre home on Christmas Eve with the stork. A real live doll baby, a crying boy, was delivered. Mother and child are doing well.
Washington Sunday Star ad boasts late news for Winchester and low prices at Haddox's on clothing and shoes. It urges ordering Holly for Christmas from Hillyard & Lewis, successors to Miller Sup. Co, promising past profits are a thing of the past.
Christmas presents and items from Lastman Kodaks and Miller's Drug Store listed with New no Tabard Inn membership priced at $1.0 and other store offerings noted.
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