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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
4
A compact notice consolidates separate newspaper items under one header with subscription rates. It lists annual, half year, quarterly, and monthly prepaid prices and marks Saturday December 26 as a key date. The text references Morning News Item Weekly News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror in a bundled format.
A historical note recounts Paul Jones and the Bonhomme Richard near Scarborough, the Serapis battle, and the English coast raid memory. It ties the 1779 encounter to English minds, citing the engagement within sight of Flamborough Head and the escape of merchant ships to Scarborough harbor.
Dr and Mrs B M Rosee went to Charlestown Thursday to spend time with Christina and Mrs J M Rutherford who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs L Hook near town. Mrs Rutherford has returned home in Clarke county Virginia with her sister Miss Madeline Hook who spent Christmas at Ruth home. Mr and Mrs Harry Sloat of Washington are visiting Mrs Walter Sloat on South Washington Street. F Nelson of Capon Springs arrived in town for the holidays and is staying at a hotel. Joseph McCartrey of Hagerstown and Mrs Nora Braddock street Misses Mary and Sloane are visiting at their home. Miss Georgia Lady at Randolph Macon Woman's College is at her parents' home for the holidays.
The Hester Company once ran a branch in Winchester under Oscar Lewis. Mrs Lewis Hyde and children from New York visit at Dr William P Meguire’s home on Amherst Street for the holidays. Miss Ruth Thomas travels to Frederick Maryland to visit relatives and friends during the Christmas season.
The column defends Miss Tarbell and condemns mis quotation, urging kindness and daily good deeds. It warns boys against cigarettes, cites Thomas A. Holison on health risks, recounts Governor Holliday’s early temper lessons, and reflects on self discipline learned from family guidance.
Fragmented text recalls 1880s events including a Harris Hall fire that claimed a fireman’s life, broadcasts about John Brown’s death, and letters to Thomas Hughes. The piece notes rescue efforts, cold night courage, and civic thanks to the Sarah Zane Fire Company, with mentions of local families and the Harris Hall tragedy’s aftermath.
The Hobson resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition failed in the House 197 for and 189 against. Two thirds were required to adopt. Democrats led by Underwood and Republicans led by Mann opposed the measure, with 114 Democrats 68 Republicans 11 Progressives and 4 Progressive Republicans voting for. Adjournment followed as pro and anti prohibition factions reflected mixed emotions.
At Fort Hill the congregation requests Rev. Dr. Douglas McDuffie stay to preach on Sunday. The day includes an 11 a.m. high service a 2 p.m. men’s mass meeting 4 p.m. women’s mass meeting and an 8 p.m. farewell sermon with public invited.
The Star notes Mr H A Dinges contributed two dollars to the Belgian Relief Fund. The paper will stop publishing contribution tables but invites further money or supplies with prompt acknowledgment. Katharine Grove of Martinsburg visited Winchester en route to Kernstown to visit Sir Benjamin Massie's family.
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