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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star outlines advertising ethics and a merger history with The News Item, noting consolidation on May 6 1907 and a combined daily circulation of over 9700. It details subscription rates of two dollars yearly, one dollar half year, and fifty cents three months.
The Evening Star voices strong approval of C. C. Carlin as the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Highth district. The editor hails him as a capable young man devoted to duty who will honor his constituents.
The Charleston Gazette argues West Virginia cannot win a suit to enforce a debt pledged in the old agreement with Virginia. It notes Virginia exhausted every option and had to sue, urging a conference to settle before a costly judgment. Richmond
Mrs William H Duval of New York City arrived yesterday and will spend a week at the West Water Street home of Mr and Mrs Shirley Caries or Cari es in the city.
Washington June 20 The threatened nationwide strike of commercial telegraph operators was averted this afternoon when a compromise was reached between employers and the unions.
The ceremony occurred quietly on June 8 at the First Baptist Church in North Market street. Madama A Foltz and Harry T Cooper, a known merchant and farmer, wed. Cooper's new wife is the sister of his late spouse. The pastor Rev E E Northen officiated as friends extend congratulations.
Washington and Lee University plans a $1,000,000 public subscription to broaden the Lee centennial movement. Former Governor Heyward of South Carolina, an alumnus, has agreed to lead the effort in Lexington to commemorate General Lee's birthday.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Baltimore to Rev Homer H. Sherman of Roanoke Virginia and Miss Ellen H Holmes of Winchester and Charlotte Latham of this city. The wedding is understood to take place today.
Mr F R Crawford of Kernstown will enter the medical department of Johns Hopkins University in September after earning a B A at Washington and Lee University in 1906.
The document names Democratic candidates for state and local offices including State Senate Robert M. Ward, House of Delegates R. B E. Byrd, Commonwealth's Attorney Herbert S. Larrick, County Treasurer S. M. Chiles, Sheriff Clark H. Purcell, and supervisors W. H. Mdings, James Cather, Clark Cather, B. N. Lockhart, H. P. Whitacre. It also lists numerous other officers such as road commissioners, constables, justices of the peace, overseer of the poor, and directors with various names across Winchester and Frederick County.
Rev. John McVerry of Winchester attended the annual Catholic priests conference held at St. Mary's parsonage in Alexandria. Presiding was Rev. H. J. Cutler with Rev. Anthony McKeefry as secretary. Attending clergymen included E. M. Tierney Falls Church Father Brannan Falls Church An n McKeefry Staunton Father C.8. B. Warrenton Gaston Payne Clifton Forge E. M. Westorfolk John Mcwberry Winchester James Collins Harpers Ferry W. Va Charles Donahoe hsburg W. Va C Perrig Fredericksburg and H. J. Cutler Alexandria.
The wedding of Reverend Richard G. Koontz son of Reverend William A. Koontz and Miss Beulah M. Benson took place at Joseph's Methodist Episcopal Church in Maryland. Officiants included the groom's father and several ministers. George W. Keiffer served as best man.
Frank Eaton, a Singer Sewing Machine Company agent in Winchester, married Miss Grace Shackleford of Berryville in a quiet ceremony at the Berryville Presbyterian Church manse. They will reside in Berryville with relatives and friends noting the bride’s social circle.
Miss Bessie Frye has returned home from Edinburg Vai after visiting the family of Mr. William Whisson on South Braddock Street, accompanied by Miss Virginia Whisson who will stay several weeks. Miss Bryant Stewart of Whit spent the day with friends in town. Mr. Harry Parsons left for Brunswick, Md, this morning on business.
Episcopal and Presbyterian churches in Berryville Virginia were illuminated with electric light for the first time this week, showcasing a handsome appearance. The Southern Methodist Church is currently being wired for electricity.
Mr. John Massey and his family spent Sunday visiting relatives near Berryville. The gathering highlighted family ties in the area.
A Winchester man J Manuel Grim testifies Doans Kidney Pills relieved a decade long kidney trouble that had left him bedridden. He praises the remedy and plans to buy more if back pain returns. Mrs Whitacre travels to New York. B T Harris visits Winchester. Lottie Latham attends a Baltimore wedding. Taylor Bragonier travels from Shepherdstown to consult Dr McGuire.
Mrs J Wilton Hope of Hampton Virginia arrives to attend the Hyde McGuire wedding and visits her parents Dr and Mrs William L Love.
Daily railway notices list No. 9 for Ha gerstown Philadelphia via Harrisburg with a Pullman sleeper to Phila via Shenandoah Junction, connecting at Shenandoah Junction for Washington. No. 28 runs daily at 9.31 a.m. to Ha gerstown and intermediate stations with B&O connection to Washington and a parlor car to Washington. No. 14, daily at 8.24 p.m., Ha gerstown to New York with Pullman sleeper.
Daily trains listed from Roanoke toward Roanoke and intermediate stations with sleeper services. No. 4 runs to Welch and Charlotte with a Pullman sleeper. No. 13 goes to Roanoke Knoxville Columbus with a sleeper. No. 27 to Belton and intermediate stops in a Park car. Rates and maps available from agents in Roanoke Virginia.
Daily trains to Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Martinsburg and other hubs depart throughout the day including early morning and evening services. Some routes run every day except Sunday or Monday with varying arrival times and special mixed trains noted by station. T. B. Patton, Assistant, signs the timetable.
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