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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
4
The Star is listed at the Rochester Virginia post as a second matter business office with telephone lines and editorial departments noted. The blurb mentions a bell system and carrier service alongside in advance arrangements for delivery.
Readable article by Hon. Robert Barton emphasizes alfalfa as a highly profitable farm crop. Barton cites four annual crops per planting, strong feed value for all livestock, and climate adaptability, urging farmers to plant alfalfa based on his years of profitable experience.
The Winchester Star urges Lexington Winchester and surrounding Valley towns to meet at a central point such as Harrisonburg to coordinate pressure on Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway companies. It calls for swift organized action after decades of service failures and public grievances against rail operators.
Harrisonburg News accuses railroad management of extracting maximum revenue while offering minimal service in the Valley, urging residents to unite and oppose the conduct to protect the public interest.
A man was crushed by a ton of bark during work and died four hours later after fellow laborers freed him. He was a son of Jacob Merica, survived by his widow and three brothers Henry of Luray, Claude and Edward of West Virginia.
Social events in Bunker Hill Virginia West Virginia area feature dinners and parties. James Henson and wife hosted relatives and friends for a pleasant gathering. Lillie Clendening held a social party with games and refreshments into the small hours. Local residents visit and travel between Leetown Martinsburg Clarke County and Chambersburg. Christmas services are planned at the M B Church and Gerardstown attendees report a Christmas entertainment.
Rev Bowers married Miss Schuman in a ceremony described as orderly with an empire gown white batiste veil and bridal shower bouquet. Mrs Lelia Bowers Grove mother of the groom served as matron of honor and many relatives and church members attended and later hosted a reception. The couple planned to be at home New Year’s Day and will reside in Winchester with Rev Bowers noted as a Maryland Synod official and pastor celebrated milestone.
Eider H. W. Herrell, president of the Seventh Day Adventist Virginia Conference, will preach at the Valley Union Chapel on South Braddock Street starting Thursday evening December 31 and continuing each evening through January 6.
The People's Bank of Stephenson City Virginia reports a total assets and liabilities figure of 61 633 65 dollars with capital stock 10 000 00 and deposits 28 812 56 subject to check. Cashier J Harvey Canter attests the accuracy with signatures of directors A H Guard B E Cougill and L A Adams. Sworn December 2 1908 before Notary George A Samsell.
The Union Bank of Winchester Virginia shows capital stock $48700.00 undivided profits 50972.57 dividends unpaid 854.75 deposits 170000.22 certified checks 97.70 notes payable 30000.00 total 800125.24 I Lee R Grim cashier swears accuracy with James B Russell A Me Hugh S Lupton witnesses before Joseph B Newulin Notary public Frederick County December 4 1908 commission expires Aug 3 19012.
Joseph Brumbaugh a longtime Shenandoah County resident died Christmas day near Liberty Furnace at age 92 He was one of the area s oldest citizens and is survived by several sons.
Jacob A. McInturff and Laura Bauserman of Seven Fountains Virginia were married Monday afternoon at the residence of the officiant Rev Dr J M Tombaugh in Hagerstown. The ceremony was conducted by the clergyman in a private setting.
A wireless dispatch from Stuart K. Lupton, American Vice Consul at Messina, reports the Malta consul general says the Messina consulate was probably demolished by a tidal wave and both the consul and his wife are believed dead. A British warship hurries to aid survivors. Lupton newly arrived in Messina after succeeding Joseph H. Pierce. details remain scarce.
Miss Mary Byers visits Winchester friends while Edmund Houston guests at William Long’s on East Elizabeth street. Irene Capper is ill at home on North Market street. Charles Timberlake of Brooklyn and Henry C. Page of Charles Town visit the city. Fred Baker of the Government Printing Office returns to Washington after visiting his father on South Market street. Cornelius Van Deventer of Berryville on city business. I A Boyd of Baltimore registers at Hotel Evans. B B Farr of Charles Town spends the night in town. J E Kuykendall of Pittsburgh arrives at Hotel Evans. Dr W G Crisman a noted surgeon from Charlottesville stops at Hotel Evans. William Beverley of the B&O Railroad leaves for Wheeling after Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Robert A. Beverley. Hon Richard BE Byrd leaves for Richmond after Christmas at home on Ambheret street. B F Smith of Luray is in town for business. C A Howard of Roanoke registers at Hotel Evans.
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