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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
4
The furious blizzard gripped Washington and Baltimore, isolating the cities as wires failed and train schedules collapsed. Baltimore papers earned praise for delivering inauguration news despite the storm and severe disruptions.
Reports indicate heavy corn planting in Eastern States this year. The text argues corn is highly profitable at current prices and suggests breaking up worn pastures to plant corn with fertilizer, viewing corn as a strong hedge against high grain costs.
A historical note compares 1898 and 1909 agricultural figures showing horse counts rising from 13,960,911 to 20,640,000 with average values from 34.26 to 95.64 dollars. The result: the aggregate value of horses appears about four times higher in 1909 than in 1898.
Mrs Harvey Stephens visited Cedar Creek with friends. Ruth Rudolph returned home after a visit to Oakland. Perry's sale drew a good turnout at M H Reardon's farm. Walter Stephens of Philadelphia is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Stephens. Jr Fi of Smith spent a day in town.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Byrd Purcell welcomed a large group of young friends to their Brucetown home on Tuesday evening for a delightful surprise party. The scene featured abundant baskets and cheerful activity.
A table was laid and a feast enjoyed late into the night. Many games followed as guests joined in a lively feast. Attendees included Miss Reva Grant of Martinsburg, Miss Eva Bupsel, Miss Volena Ratherfore near Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. William Jobe and daughter Helen, Mr. Ross Purcell, Misses Belle and Agnes McCarroll, Misses Carrie and Mary Swimley, Messrs Owen Swimley Norvel Carter Clark Hardery Maclin Clendening Charles Hamilton William Whetzel, and others from Berryville and area counties.
The writer argues for local road improvements funded by nearby property owners who would supply materials at no charge. He urges continuous rock crushing to speed up road bed stabilization, critiques state road laws as costly and ineffective, and calls for feasible schemes that return more than a dollar in benefits per tax dollar.
An advertisement letter from Postum Co. touts Postum as a cure for headaches nervousness insomnia and other symptoms linked to coffee. The writer claims to have improved weight mood and vitality after switching to Postum, and cites a testimonial from a Philadelphia reader praising the product as a coffee substitute.
President Roosevelt and Mr. Taft faced a changed ceremony as rain, wind, and a blizzard disrupted outdoor plans. The Senate chamber hosted the ceremony, followed by a grand inaugural ball in the Pension building with fireworks and a vast national turnout.
The report recounts Captain Brady's Civil War service from November 21, 1861, through campaigns at Ship Island, Bermauda Hundred, and Shenandoah Valley. It notes his severe wounding at Winchester on September 19, 1864, with amputation of the left leg following a gunshot wound to the right leg.
Captain Spurrier spoke with The Star at the station about a rare blizzard near Washington and Baltimore. He recounted being jolted from a moving coach by a snow drift at Relay, leaving him stunned, while Washington’s station area became a vast camp for thousands seeking shelter since Wednesday night. The storm damaged the Washington Baltimore telegraph line and disrupted travel.
The report recounts Pankey's claimed self defense leading to acquittal after he wounded two Trumbo brothers during a confrontation in Linden. It notes prior trouble with Siomis, the handshake, and the later encounter when Pankey fired. Also mentioned is a civil suit over two steers between W. E. Lake and Bierer, decided for Bierer, and attorney James P. Reardon handling Rickert v. Leach.
An advertisement claims a vacant chair in the home could be avoided if parents bought GOWAN'S Pneumonia Preparation to treat croup and pneumonia. It touts quick relief for colds coughs pains and inflammation and urges purchase from druggists for $1.00.
A fragment shows Miss Plancley debating portrait details with Mist rare. They discuss enlarging a picture to include a bigger death and ears, reflecting a humorous yet puzzling misunderstanding in a casual exchange.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Yent and Yonk debating awakening from a dream state. The piece hints at awakening, confusion, and a dreamt reality without clear resolution.
Overstocked estate offers 22 horses and mares 12 milch cows 50 hogs and 9 brood sows at public auction on Wednesday March 10 starting 10 a m near Berryville. Horses include driving mares bay and sorrel team standard breds plus yearlings and a bay heavy draft stallion. Cattle consist of six milch cows and five yearling calves. Hogs include 50 brood sows with pigs and 490 shoats. Terms cash under 10 dollars. over 10 dollars 12 month credit with negotiable note and bank payment. W W McDonald and B F Yates as auctioneers.
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