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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows an owed amount and room reference with unclear names and dates. Interpretation limited. item hints at a financial obligation linked to a Belt 82 room designation and a Wedlkortal/ Ro 28 cue, but read lacks complete details.
Fragmentary notes discuss William A Martin and James S Martin in a contested district race. Vague claims of qualifications and endorsements surface without clear names, dates, or concrete actions.
Governor Mann granted an unconditional pardon to Maximilian Hirsch, a Harrisonburg horse dealer well known in Winchester. Hirsch, sentenced to nine years for killing his brother-in-law Louis Isaacs in Harrisonburg, was cited for provocation and had a petition with over 2,000 signatories including jurors.
Members of Acca Temple Mystic Shrine in Winchester received letters this morning from their illustrious potentate Dr. George F. Bagby of Richmond. The missive extends kindest greetings and sincere wishes for a happy New Year and blessings for the reader and loved ones in 1911.
New York socialite Mrs. James Brown Potter formerly May Handy faced a hotel dispute in Richmond when authorities refused her French poodle entry to her room. Potter protested the policy and left in a huff, citing the dog as essential. The incident sparked a society sensation in the Virginia capital.
St. Pauls AME Church schedules Sunday services at 11 a.m. with Rev. J. H. Ross preaching on Untrodden Ways and a night sermon on Emancipation. Monday emancipation proclamation celebration featuring a splendid program. A collection will support Christian education. Everyone is invited.
The United Brethren church schedule lists 11am sermon by the pastor on New Year Resolves, 8pm Red Bud service, and a Christmas treat for the Sunday school. Evangelist Rev George A Thompson preaches at Union Chapel in south Winchester at 3 pm and 7 30 pm next Sunday and each night next week. Winchester U B Church holds 7 30 pm services with the theme One year more.
The Feast of Lights concludes Sunday with synagogue services and Jewish households lighting seven small tapers each evening. The observance began last Sunday and continued during the week with families keeping candles burning at home.
Not a Candidate for the United States Senate clarified by J. Cornwell of the Romney Review. The editorial indicates the subject is not seeking the senate seat and outlines the stance of the publication.
A list of couples granted marriage licenses in Hagerstown this week includes Peter Dehaven of Dehaven with Virginia Allamong of Clear Brook Hollie S Henry of Inwood with Virginia G Thompson of Millville John E Hoffman with Ronnie V Clem of Seven Fountains Emmitt C Smith of Lingan with Louise J Soles of Front Royal Va Frank Fitzwater of Dovesville with Rhoda A Hylteman of Orkney Springs.
The Frederick county circuit clerk records list several deeds. Transactions include C. M. Gibbens to Marion S. Loy for a Winchester adjoining lot, $300. H. B. Larrick and J. W. H. Hottel to Carrie A. Painter for Meadow Mills land across four tracts, $4,698. Edward Grant to Michael Kelly for Stone Wall district land, $240. H. S. Larrick and J. W. H. Hottel for 78 acres near Meadow Mills, $3,775. W. H. Dinges et al to Larrick & Larrick for Middletown lots, $30.
An advertisement claims a sprain can be healed in three to four days with Chamberlain's Liniment, describing it as a remarkable remedy. It notes Franck Bakes & Son as the seller and emphasizes rapid relief compared to standard treatment.
A letter box has been erected on the sidewalk in front of the new postoffice. The box, formerly at Braddock and Piccadilly, is now beside the postoffice for after hours mail. Letters placed after 10 pm are collected next morning at 6 am. doors lock at 10 pm each night except Saturday when 10:30 pm.
The Washington Sunday Star emphasizes Winchester and nearby social items more than other Sunday papers. Readers are urged to obtain The Star from any news dealer tomorrow morning.
New stock of warm fleecy blankets in white, grey, red and plaids priced 59c to 9 per pair. Agents for Muncy blankets promise shrink resistance and lasting size with proper cleaning. Comforts priced 1 to 7.50 feature pretty coverings and good fillings.
Miss Bertha Clevenger and her brother Carroll hosted a skating party at their Stephenson Virginia home. A group of young guests enjoyed fine winter weather and an excellent ice surface before a formal dinner. Attendees included Hannah Williams Mary Pidgeon Mamie Robinson Mabel Robinson Lydia Irish Annie Reese Opal Robinson Grace Fries Inez Fries Carrie Lupton Grace Clevenger Edith Jolliffe Howell Bond Allen Bond Cather Clarence Robinson James Jolliffe Hugh Eupton John Jolliffe and Mr and Mrs Jolliffe.
An advertisement offers a free copy of a physician crafted prescription claimed to restore manhood and vigor. It asserts benefits from home use, urges avoidance of patent medicines, and provides Dr A E Robinson's Detroit address for request.
An old cistern near the South End Hose Company hall on Monmouth Street caved in last evening. A team belonging to Mr. Frank Pritchard of Opequon nearly collapsed. City authorities plan to build an arch over the old cistern.
The Winchester Gun Club will host a shooting match on the new grounds deck of the city reservoir. Target shooting will begin shortly after 1 o'clock on Monday afternoon.
A guide on soil enrichment for vegetables by manure and ash. Henhouse droppings suit onions cabbage and Salas while avoid using it on potatoes. Well rotted cow manure best for warm soil crops like tomatoes peppers and eggplants. Stable manure preferred to commercial fertilizer for soil structure and drought tolerance. Compost all manure and use a dedicated ash and trash pen. Apply 200 pounds per acre of commercial fertilizer to strawberry beds at bloom for better yield and color.
A reader urges discussing neighborly trees and, if possible, learning from them. The note then encourages striving to raise better crops through imitation and effort.
A farm gang is described using a disk from an old disk plow bolted to a post with a hammer handle fastened by a twenty penny nail. A twelve foot post set eighteen inches deep provides a sturdy, serviceable implement as outlined by Farm and Fineside.
Early December turn each head to the north and bank soil over the stem and base. Leave the top exposed. Turning heads south risks damage as the tender stem and base face morning sun and freezing conditions, warns Progressive Farmer.
An advertisement extols a corn knife with a wrist strap to ease cutting fatigue. The copy highlights improved comfort and easier work for removing corn from stalks.
The article urges efficient foundation use to improve combs and emphasizes choosing prolific Italian queens through selective breeding. It warns noncare leads to poor results and advises keeping hives staggered with six to ten feet apart to deter ants and maximize honey production.
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