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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
1
In Winchester a broken three quarter inch gas pipe spilled illuminating gas through a Water Street home. Mr John Seal a plumber awoke his family and, despite fumes, plugged the pipe and saved nine lives including a infant. He warned not to strike a light to prevent an explosion.
The Evening Star reports Treadwell Lodge No. 113 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons held a grand banquet at the Battletown Inn with a splendid supper, acetylene lighting, and toastmaster R. Blackburn Smith. Senior members Province McCormick and Conrad Kownslar led wishes for the next Bryan presidential election. Also noted is the death of Hardy Robinson, Berryville resident and former Atlantic City waiter, from pneumonia.
Mrs. Walter Haymaker hosted a large Christmas dance at her White Post home with many local and nearby county youths in attendance. The Rag Time Band provided music and refreshments were served late. Portia Baldwin of Merryville visited Winchester. Ellis Robbins from Philadelphia, recently returning from Oxford University where he held a Ceil Rhodes scholarship, is staying with Winchester friends. Window glass suppliers Miller Supply advertises customized sizes. Howard S. Nurton of Richmond is visiting his former city residence.
Miss Mary Bird Larrick hosted a masque party in Middletown on Thursday evening for friends including Misses Lucille Belle and Susie Faulkner of Winchester. Guests wore historic costumes, featured a proposal game, dancing, music, and a festive lunch with punch and holiday decorations.
District Attorney Baker in Washington says he will weigh pursuing the Bywaters case after the Dr Edward Leon trial. He notes the Strother family attitude toward calling Mrs Viola Bywaters as a witness and confirms federal subpoenas can compel attendance. Changes in Sunday paper delivery push papers to street vendors and McDonalds Inn in North Main Street.
Miss Mabel Montgomery displayed strong emotional acting despite a cold and small audience. Katherine De Barry and C. M. Sacy offered solid support. Sylvester showed declamatory flair in climactic moments, while the reviewer praises Montgomery's talent and compares interpretations of Camille and Sappho by other actresses.
Letters from Jacksonville Florida announce the December 22 marriage of Bayard Silver, son of John M. Silver of Winchester, to Miss Angle of Jacksonville. The couple wed at a Jacksonville clergyman’s residence with few details released.
The Locusts residence of Mr and Mrs J H Hausenfluck near Stephens City hosted a December 26 wedding for their daughter Mamie Hausenfluck to Charles A Ebersole a prosperous local farmer. Rev S K Wine officiated with Simon J Hausenfluck giving the bride away. The couple will reside near Winchester after a short trip to Washington and Savage Maryland.
Cumberland Valley depot in Winchester draped in mourning for Alexander J. Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania and Cumberland Valley Railroad. Stations along the Cumberland Valley line follow suit. A Presbyterian church will hold services in the county courthouse hall tomorrow. Miss Nenahelan Brown and Miss Edith Browning are visiting friends. Mr. Robert Barr and family attend funeral then return home. Read the Evening Star.
A Washington column reports Lady Townly from an English title disparaging receptions and Senate manners, calling White House events a circus and snubbing the Durands. The piece mocks aristocratic snobbery while noting society will continue despite the critique.
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