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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
6
Mr L G Drummond longtime foreman of the finishing department at the Virginia Woolen Mill has left for New York to accept a government role as textile inspector. On leaving he received a watch fob and scarf pin from his helpers, and friends wish him success in the new post.
Miss Irene Robinson a Latin and history teacher at Powhatan College Charles Town W Va is spending a few days at her White Post home. Miss Mildred Miller visited Mr William Powers home Sunday. Eliza Meade hosted a dance for Ruth Custis of the Episcopal Female Institute Winchester.
Win chester announces the marriage of Miss Louise Henry to Dr. Jesse Heiman of Syracuse. The ceremony was performed by a rabbi in a Baltimore synagogue with H L Hockheimer present. The couple plan to reside in Syracuse after a wedding trip.
A group from Winchester went to Washington to hear the results with plans to view the returns tonight at local clubs and newspaper offices. Reports say Washington papers will display results on large screens aided by colored signal lights.
A compact price list shows items like Muir peaches at 12 percent 15c per pound, peeled peaches 30c per pound, Santa Clara prunes 8 10 12 4c per pound, Muscat raisins 10c, English walnuts and seeded raisins 15c, cleaned currants 12c per package, citron 25c, figs 15 and 20c, dates 10c, mixed nuts, with both phones listed for orders.
J M Orndoff of 185 North Main Street returns to Winchester to resume school after a short stay at Fauntleroy.
Cap t Milton Rouss of Kabletown West Virginia says Bryan will carry West Virginia and Miss Elkins is engaged to marry the Duke of Abrugzi. The engagement would be announced soon after the election. The Duke is described as a good fellow who has accomplished feats others have not.
A wedding is recorded at the residence of Mr. Clarence Painter in Charles Town with Rev. Dr. A. C. Hopkins officiating. Groom Elmer P Painter of Frederick County Virginia weds Blanche E Painter, daughter of Mr. Robert Painter of Jefferson County West Virginia.
John F. Rittenour of Fishers Hill is jailed in Woodstock on a charge of threatening to kill his wife. Described as a longtime dope fiend, his case highlights a history of alleged violent behavior.
Miss Emma Clowser of Martinsburg West Virginia is visiting friends in the city, staying at an unspecified location and making social rounds during the trip. Local residents note her travel from Martinsburg to the area for a cordial visit.
A large touring car carrying prominent Baltimore society figures returning from Winchester collided with a thick wire strung across Joppa road near the eight mile house. Passengers including Mrs Gordon Miss Atkins Miss Stirling Mrs Tyson and Mrs Lovell plus Mr Gordon and a chauffeur escaped serious injury by quick dodges as the wire scraped hats. Police suspect a Halloween prank but the incident could have ended badly.
The Buster Brown company brings forty performers to the Auditorium Stage on Thursday night November 5. Headlining are John and George Gorman formerly of the Gorman Bros Minstrels. The act promises fresh routines and a superior company, likely worth admission.
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