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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
1
A local tribute column honors Mrs. Shepard of Winchester and praises Grace Brown’s memory. The piece condemns Gillette for her death, notes his punishment, and references his crime as a warning to others, with reflections on forgiveness and justice.
Cecelia Renard a chorus member in the Isle of Spice company backstage after the first act slipped from a landing and badly sprained her ankle. She was carried to Hotel Evans for treatment and left with the company on the 6 o clock train to Staunton.
George L. Wharton of Front Royal Virginia dies after a stroke he suffered the day before. Born February 10 1845 in Fairfax County he served as a guide for the Civil War Confederate army at Appomattox and is survived by his widow four daughters and four sons. Funeral was held Friday.
Our cordial invitation is extended to all to attend our millinery opening and inspect our complete line of spring goods.
Mrs Alice Kirby daughter of Mrs Thomas Barr and Mr Lesley Neal saw mill operator of Martinsburg were wed at St John’s Lutheran Church Martinsburg on Thursday evening in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev Charles S Symp with many relatives and friends in attendance. For rent storeboard in end of my parque apply to s H Ha eee Py i att
Delegates to the general conference at Baltimore were named after a contentious vote at the Washington assembly. The list includes Rev. Dr. John F. Groucher Rev. Dr. J. G. Nicholson Rev. Dr. C. W. Baldwin-Rey Dr. W. L. McDowell and Rev. Dr. Frank N. Bristol. The debate featured a ballot method proposal by Dr. Richardson and a controlling remark by Rev. Dr. M. F. B. Rice about not being bulldozed.
Obituary notice reports the death of Frank Battle Fauntleroy in St. Louis after illness. He was a great grandson of a noted judge, manager of J Le Clark Company, and son of Reverend Philip Fauntleroy. Survived by widow Esther Morgan, parents, two brothers Philip and Turner, three sisters, and other relatives. Funeral held in St. Louis with burial there.
The Wilchester Presbytery holds its spring session at the Presbyterian Church in Charles Town on April 14 and 15 with an opening sermon by Rev. Dr. Brooke of Romney. Ministers and lay delegates will be entertained by Charles Town ladies and lunch served in Rouss Hall.
Invitation for Sunday afternoon at 3 30 to the event at the Auditorium Winchester. The program is titled The Enemies of Civilization and invites every man to attend the third address by Mrs Curtis.
The Martinsburg Evening Journal reports J A Brown of the Shawnee Tribe of Red Men Winchester and a grand representative visited Martinsburg Thursday night to invite local Red Men to attend the Winchester celebration the week of September 14. He outlined the event's scope and said tribes from nearby towns would participate. Martinsburg Red Men may join with a large representative turnout if they decide to attend.
Mrs Curtis will deliver a closing address at the Market Street M E Church Sunday at 8 30 oclock. The topic is What is in Thine Hand in the hands of the audience.
Tonight at the rink a mid year party features judging of make ups with prizes for the best. Skating runs from 7.20 to 16.30 as part of the Tuesday April 7 event.
Virginia forecast notes fair skies tonight with warmer temperatures in northern and eastern areas. Sunday is expected to be fair and warmer across the state.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy baseball team lost to the Hornets 16 to 4 in Dayton yesterday afternoon. Thompson pitched well for the Hornets with Keiter at first base delivering solid defense. Merritt Garber Hanna and others contributed as Winchester made errors.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger officials from all divisions met in Pittsburgh on Thursday to discuss proposed summer schedule changes. The session, led by M B Martin of Baltimore, included D N Austin of Chicago and C W Bassett of Baltimore, along with district and traveling passenger agents from across the system.
The West Virginia Supreme Court denied the plaintiffs petition in the Criswell case. Judge Faulkner’s circuit court ruling is upheld regarding an appeal, while another suit challenges the will’s provision allocating the bulk of an estate valued at about 35 000 to the Presbyterian Church at Falling Waters.
A fragmented rental notice mentions a flat with range and hot water, an inside water closet, and a bathroom. It also notes a person named Brether and reference to Baltimore and Winchester with a plan to spend a week.
Horger R Unger longtime Morgan County and Virginia developer died in Berkeley Springs on Thursday at age 60 after a period of illness. Born near Frederick Minget he spent much of his career in Virginia and helped manage the Washington hotel with Charles P Jack of Winchester. Funeral set for Sunday at Berkeley Springs with interment in the local cemetery. he leaves a widow two sons Ernest Unger of Sapulpa Porte Unger Medicine Lodge Kas and two daughters Mrs Charles Selden Baltimore and Mrs Thon Fitzgerald Jr Cincinnati.
Notice of an administrator sale at the residence of the late George Snyder near Stephenson. The auction includes horses cattle and farm implements. Sale held Thursday April 9 as advertised in this paper.
Fragmentary note reports fion, Ricned, KE, Byrd returning yesterday evening from Richmond where he presided over the House of Delegates. A local figure Mr. E plans to open a new issue in Richmond, with preparations under way for a present office in Wincht re.
Miss Inez Conner left this move to visit friends in Philadelphia Ballimiere. Alahastine Wood Staite provided the Jap-a-Lac at the Miner 8 Drug Store.
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