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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
4
A Richmond News Leader reader criticizes divorce causes blaming mothers for not training daughters for marriage. The writer argues divorces stem from the couples themselves, often from mutual faults or one partner seeking a new marriage, not solely mothers.
The piece argues flies are pests and deserves removal yet notes the indictment against them may be overstated. It contends that if flies were deathly, they would have exterminated humans already, yet they remain ubiquitous affecting rich and poor alike.
An unknown exchange poses a series of questions about who locally assisted residents in times of illness poverty and need. The inquiry asks whether Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward, Macy's, John Wanamaker, Siegel Cooper, or home merchants provided support for medical bills rent lighting street lamps and burials.
Mrs. C. W. Shertzer is visiting Miss Maria Shaeffer in Martinsburg West Virginia. Mr. Wallace A. Lanahan, guest of Mr. Walter R. Abell, left for Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Gibbs, formerly of this city now Terra Alta West Virginia, left for home after visiting Mrs. James Afflck and brother Jno. A. Rosenberger on South Market Street.
Officials estimate that since 20 years, courts have imposed no less than $10,000 yearly in uncollected fines. Governor Swanson plans a scheme to compel payment from all debtors, promising additional costs and widespread executions to raise at least $100,000 this year for the state treasury.
A pretty double wedding took place Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Emma Wisman in Woodstock Virginia. Anna D Wisman married James Homer Richards and Cora May Coffman wed Charles Edward Rinker in a ceremony led by Rev. J D Scherrer of the Lutheran Church. Richards, a farmer, and Rinker, now in Cumberland Maryland as a Baltimore and Ohio shop foreman, were the groom candidates. Earlier, Tuesday afternoon, Mark I Rush and Bessie Orndorff, both well known local youths, joined in marriage nearby.
An old newspaper item promotes a weight loss brew claiming rapid fat reduction after meals and at night. It names ingredients like Imola, Cascara Aromatic, and peppermint water, advised in a teaspoon dose for a week. It warns dieting and heavy exercise are unnecessary and promises restored health and form.
Clarke Virginia notes summer visitors at the area. Washington residents Dr Wilmes and family stay at their summer home. Numerous locals and visitors from Berryville Roanoke Philadelphia Baltimore and Atlanta are mentioned with social visits and travel details. Local church repairs and hotel work proceed as residents mingle during the season.
The article notes the rarity of total solar eclipses in history and explains that totality begins in Siberia and travels toward the north pole, with the corona and prominences visible only during totality, presenting one of the most awe‑inspiring sights in human experience.
Visitors and delegates from distant towns attended a quarterly meeting of the Society of Friends at Hopewell last Sunday and were entertained locally before returning home. Reading updates report several residents visiting relatives and attending events in nearby towns, with progress on a few local injuries and illnesses.
Mr. Graham JF Blandy of Boyce Clarke county held a large dance at his barn on The Tuleyries farm last night for employees and guests. Winchester Orchestra provided music and the floor was busy until late. Fred Anderson of Winchester acted as floor manager and refreshments were served.
Miss Mary Coleman came back to Summit Point West Virginia today after a week with Miss Virginia Whisson at her home on South Braddock Street. Mr George Jolliffe departed for Baltimore on business this morning.
Mr. R. E. Griffith went to Washington this morning. Mr. C. L. Robinson and you went to Charles Town, West Virginia, this morning. Mrs. Julian F. Ward left this morning on a visit to friends in Baltimore.
Mrs Mackenzie Brevitt of Baltimore visits Mr and Mrs David Glaizt on East Piccadilly Street.
Special to The Star reports showers in Virginia tonight and Friday with cooler conditions in northern and western portions on Friday.
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