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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
1
A paid advertisement argues for local option in Winchester, citing the Byrd Liquor Law’s restrictions and penalties. It asserts enforcement has begun, notes a $50 fine for selling whiskey to drunks, and warns dry status would cost Winchester $35,500 annually in local revenue and $4,200 statewide.
In Winchester a derailed plan to arrest the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was thwarted. Sgt J W Taylor, acting for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was urged to compel the company to feed and water idle cattle shipped from Chicago and consigned to a Pennsylvania firm. Patton ordered cattle turned out and cared for.
Frank Culp a farm boy living with his parents in Morgan County West Virginia near Hancock Massachusetts was taken to Western Maryland Hospital in Cumberland yesterday after a mule grabbed his leg and nearly chewed it off. His condition was listed as serious.
The weather forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions and a slight drop in temperature tonight, with Friday remaining fair.
Local notice promotes three changes per week at the Palace showing Irish scenes and types. Admission prices are listed as Bees ipwt in the readable fragment.
Fragmentary ad fragment mentions storage space for rent in building end and asks apply. Also contains stray promotional text about subscription savings and a brief note about Bettie and Augusta Conrad traveling to Baltimore for a week.
News from Winchester reports the death of Dr. Joseph B. Clagett a prominent Baltimore physician who died at his home on St Paul Street after a long illness. Born in 1830 in Rohrersville Md he served as chief surgeon in the Confederate Army and practiced in Baltimore until 1902. He leaves a daughter and sister and was active in medical and fraternal groups. his obsequies were held in Riverton Va with interment there.
A darky carnival at the skating rink drew a large crowd and offered many prizes. The ladies’ first prize went to Piss Fannie Eaton and the gentlemen’s to Mr. Harry Hardy. An upcoming leap year party is announced for April 7.
Mr. Hunter N. Kern of Winchester's Market Street Church attended the Methodist Episcopal Baltimore annual conference laymen's meeting in Washington and Baltimore. A large group photo published in the Baltimore Sunday News shows Kern between two young ladies during the portrait session.
Portable notice urges subscribers to pay in advance during July or January to secure the price as rates rise. It explains that no advance is required in other months and encourages early renewal to avoid higher charges.
Captain Charles Harris a veteran passenger conductor on the Norfolk and Western Railroad from Hagerstown to Roanoke died at 2 PM Saturday at the Bennett boarding house in Hagerstown from heart trouble and asthma at age 63. In 28 years of service on the Shenandoah Valley and the Norfolk and Western he made many friends, with many living in Winchester.
The body of Mrs. Mary Steele arrived in Winchester at 9 28 this morning from Staunton Virginia aboard the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Funeral services were held at the mortuary chapel conducted by Rev D H Kern pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mrs Steele widow of Alexander Steele the Winchester florist and gardener. She leaves three daughters Julia V Mary Katharine and one son Thomas all of Winchester.
Hatlie Wells died Saturday afternoon at her home 119 West Coil Street after a lingering illness aged 75. The funeral was held at 3 o clock this afternoon from the Free Will Baptist Church with Rev Fisher officiating and interment in the colored cemetery.
A concise summary of Lent as a solemn church period with Passion Sunday marking the start. Holy Week leads to Palm Sunday on April 12, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, ending in Easter joy with the resurrection. Observance grows among Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Reformed churches.
Rev. JW West, field secretary of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League for over six years, resigns and will leave Virginia May 1 after a Richmond state convention. The move followed a secret February resignation amid General Assembly measures of interest to the league. A national demand for his services is noted and J D McAllister of Wytheville to succeed.
Emmanuel of Italy awards Mr. Tucker the Commanda tore of the Order of the Crown of Italy in recognition of his reception by Italian officials during the Jamestown Exposition. Tucker accepts the medal and will receive it after his return from Albany, New Mexico where he spoke Wednesday.
A tin drop band incident on North Market Street before noon frightened a Mooded horse tied to Mr. A L Shearer’s delivery wagon. The team bolted toward Cork Street, nearly colliding with a tree as Samuel Brill and John Nalis attempted to intervene. The Shearer horse sustained a foreleg injury and was treated at Baker’s livery stable. the team was returned home later.
The April term of Frederick County Circuit Court convened with Judge W. Harrison presiding. Decrees were issued, and the case Strickler versus Solenberger on note payments was continued. Timberlake versus Colbert for damages is set for trial on Tuesday April 14, with jurors summoned. court will stay in session through part of next week.
The following unclaimed letters remain at Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending April 4 1908. Persons calling for these letters must pay one cent for each letter received. Brown Mrs Ebbey O Connor Charles Powell George Ax ititter Ray Snapp Ella ay BENTLY Kone Se
Captain and Mrs M Ty Reed return to their home on South Braddock Street after extended visits with friends in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. In Baltimore they saw their son Harry Reed who has found success in business in that area in recent years.
The Lyman Twins and their company perform tonight in Winchester with the Yankee Drummers and Miss Sallie Spates. Henry Bkates and Shearer Agent are mentioned in the evening schedule as guests in town on business. Arch Lewis of the internal revenue service arrived in town from Harrisonburg for official matters.
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