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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
2
The article notes weddings of Miss Wysong and Miss Ethel Denver Pike, detailing attendants from Virginia and beyond, the officiants, and the venues. It covers post ceremony receptions, honeymoons, and planned residences in Fort Washington New York and Charlottesville based on the couple's backgrounds and family ties.
F W Quantz recalls Mr. Hansbrough as a generous, steady friend who uplifted others through aid and confidence. He notes Hansbrough’s rise from hardship to success, his community value, and his constant kindness over 30 years, urging others to bear one another’s burdens.
Miss Georgie Fawcett left this morning to attend the Baptist Sunday school convention in Charles Town West Virginia.
An old health advertises Castor-Lax powder as tasteless and odorless laxative. It claims cleaning the bowels prevents sickness and promotes good health. Sizes 10c 25c and $1.00 sold by druggists.
Ellis E Haines and Migate Virginia Whitacre wed at the bride’s home in Whitacre Virginia on Tuesday evening. The groom, son of Mr. Haines of Virginia, is described as a rising young man of excellent character. The bride, daughter of Mr. R K Whitacre, was praised for her beauty and accomplishments. The ceremony featured a wedding march, roses, and a reception followed by an upper. Attending were family members and friends from nearby towns, with about 30 to 40 guests at the post ceremony reception.
ARMEL Virginia June 3 Several local residents attended the Pine Top funt Club show near Canterbury on Saturday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Price of Ridgeway West Virginia who visited Charles Price. Families and residents like Mr Arthur Armel and Mrs Louis Armel spent time in Winchester and Jubilee on weekend trips. A number of locals were seen at chapel flower strewing and other gatherings as well as work on wells around Canterbury. Master James Armel improves after illness. Rev John M Kline of White Post stayed with G W Haymaker. Opequon and Jubilee hosts welcomed guests and relatives from nearby towns.
In Mount Jackson Virginia on June 3 a large crowd gathered for annual Confederate memorial ceremonies despite inclement weather. The Hamburg Cornet Band led a parade with veterans memorialists and a float featuring 13 children representing original states. City Solicitor R Gray Williams of Winchester delivered the principal address amid flowers and music at the town hall.
June 6 at 2 30 pm the annual children’s day services will be held in Carpers Valley. The public is invited to attend. Local residents report visits from Fred Carver and Eveline Keliian returning home. Stewart Grim of Winchester and John Stickel hosted guests. Turner Carper works on Clinton Grim’s barn roof at the new home.
Mrs H D Fuller is visiting friends in Baltimore Maryland and Martinsburg West Virginia during a travel period.
Mr. Henry B. Gilpin of Baltimore, commodore of the Baltimore Yacht Club, passed through Winchester today on his way to his residence in Boyce, Clarke County.
Messrs. F. W. Follmer William Butler James A. Sweeney G. E. McDonough and C. S. Johnson all of Baltimore spent yesterday and today in this city on business. Now is the time to advertise.
Property owners on South Washington and Market streets report days of lost potted and garden flowers. A North Market Street resident loses a handsome imported plant near City Hall. The children are known and will face full penalties under theft laws.
REO owners swept the top three spots in the Monterey to Concepcion to Monterey endurance run covering 1000 miles. The 1908 REO Roadster driven by A E Derby won the silver cup and returned to help another driver to Monterey. Gustavus Ober Jr and J H Easter, both of Baltimore, were noted visitors.
Mrs Laura Gray and her young son from Roanoke Virginia arrive to spend the summer with her parents Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Lewis G. M. Miller in this city.
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