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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
4
Readers recall hail as large as a quarter in Winchester and joke about Winchester's money comparing the two towns. The letter-like note in Harrisonburg’s News questions regional pride and funds in a playful contest between Harrisonburg and Winchester.
Flandreau South Dakota June 18 Mrs Emma Kaufmann wife of a wealthy brewer was found guilty of battery in the murder case against Agnes Poireis a domestic. She was sentenced to pay a $100 fine or 50 days in jail the fine was paid immediately.
A violent storm swept Clarke County on June 19 causing crop damage, toppled fences, and uprooted trees on Charles Clayp’s lawn. Widespread electrical activity halted a Martinsburg W Va baseball game after one inning with a 4 to 3 score for the home team. Local residents including Mrs. J W Marks opened a new store in a former Kercheval building as visitors and summer guests arrive in town.
Capon Springs June 19 Mr Gus Orndorff named mail carrier from Capon Springs ECS meee ee Al Tannery. Mr James Farmers term expires July 1. Mr John Milburn gone to Canada for summer. Mrs Luther Sechrist and daughters Harriett Beulah and Mrs Lige Rudolph and Mr Walter Racey Mr Pitman Wilson and sisters Julia Katie entertaining at Mrs Fannie Sechrist's. Mrs M J Orndorff visiting old home and friends. Miss Annie Kackley visiting at Mrs C A Milburn's. Master Raymond Spellman returning home from Harrisonburg. Guests arriving despite rainy weather. Mr Harry Batt visiting his father John Batt. Mrs Rachel Hannum very ill.
The notice urges grit and vim in public life, calling for harmonious civic effort, moral conduct, and active advertising of local merchants. It advocates firing croakers and deadbeats, electing good men, and speaking well of public spirited citizens while contributing to the town’s welfare.
The Staunton Dispatch editorializes on the long keeping qualities of the Ben Davis apple, noting it rivals ancient fruits for preservation. It cites W F Gilkeson of Fishersville holding frames from last season that remain fragrant like a Jacquéminot rose.
A deed from Mrs. Rosa B. Lewis to W. B. Haycock of Chambersburg Pa is admitted to record in the clerk’s office for the house and lot 38 by 191 feet at 641 South Market Street. The cash consideration is $1400.
Dr Henry A Converse formerly of Winchester has been elected head of the mathematics department at the Polytechnic Institute in Baltimore. He has long been connected with the school and will lead the department in coming years.
The Winchester Dry Goods Co. invites ladies to call and view trimmed hats skirts waists and hosiery at the Faulkner old stand. Advertisement notes the listing appears in the 19-1p 2t section.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Slasie and Mr and Mrs Arringdale, D Freeman, Mr and Mrs Clinton Slagle and Mrs C W Slagle Sr left Baltimore yesterday by motor car for a tour through Virginia and West Virginia visiting Harper s Ferry Winchester Luray Cave and other Shenandoah Valley sites.
W. S. Allenworth, former Southern Railway conductor, now runs the Hotel Victor in Manassas Virginia formerly the Howard. The house has been renovated and stands as the town's only hotel.
The Charley Rouss engine house garage displayed autos totaling about $40,000 in value last night. Included were touring cars and regulars from that location, not counting those housed at the Sheandoah Valley garage or other private garages in Winchester.
At Carlisle Penn town a pioneer hand engine from the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be shown at the September convention of volunteer firemen. Gifted in 1846 by Miss Sarah Zane it remains in good condition. The demonstration will illustrate how early volunteers operated the engine.
Mrs. P J Carroll and two children from Maryland visited Mrs T A Steele. Mrs John Gardiner showing improvement after illness. Mrs B T Johnson visited sister in Hasgestown. Belva Gardner and Delcie Carroll called on Mrs Steele. Mrs Richard Ritter of Refuse ill with neurasia but improving. Carrolls from Luke Md left for Jefferson County. Delcie Carroll and Lee Carroll were guests of Miss Gracie Ritter. Master Arthur Ritter left for Berryville for work.
The sermon by Rev A E Slagle on The All Sufficient Powers. Annual children day exercises at 8.00. Sunday school at 2.15. Ep worth League at 7.15. Rev St E Peters lecture Tuesday at 8.30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 sharp. Welcomes residents and visitors to worship in Winchester.
A Washington weather report for Virginia notes fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures in the west and north portions and Sunday expected to be fair.
Mrs. Edgar Hottel returned yesterday from Piedmont West Virginia where she attended the Epworth League convention of Frederick district as the delegate from Market street Methodist Episcopal Church.
An advertisement offers 100 dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. The text promotes internal use, blood and mucous membrane action, and 75 cent bottles sold by all druggists along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mr. Allen Warfield arrived back today after an extended business trip through the south. Mr. and Mrs. Logan R. Fay have returned from visiting friends in Baltimore.
Advertisement offers a free copy of a physician's prescription said to cure nervous debility and lack of vigor. It promises quick, quiet results at home and urges writing to Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit, Michigan for a sealed envelope with the remedy details.
Advertises Allen's Foot-Kase powder to relieve sore feet, ingrown nails, corns, bunions, and sweating. claims shoes feel easier with Allen's Foot-Lace. Promises cure for tired feet. product sold by druggists and spice stores for 25 cents in stamps. trial package free. address Albany New York.
Special Commissioners in the Ellen F. Louthan suit will offer for sale to the highest bidder in front of Berryville courthouse Clarke County Virginia a 125 acre farm on the Berryville Winchester turnpike one mile west of Berryville limestone soil and desirable property. SAM'L McCORMICK C.
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