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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
1
A long-read reminiscence recalls five skeletal graves from 1758 near Fort Loudoun, noting a doomed family’s fate in Indian hostilities. The piece meditates on past sacrifices shaping present generations, while a humorous aside on animal protection debates mingles with local history.
George W Lynn a veteran farmer of Frederick county died at his brother Jacob Lynn's home near Greenspring after years of residence there He was about 75 and served in the Civil War in Company K Fifth Virginia Regiment and in the cavalry He belonged to Gen Turner Ashby Camp Winchester Funeral set for tomorrow at Old Stone Church near Greenspring with burial at 1 PM.
Big Bill Ray once of local baseball fame starred for Minneapolis against Fort Wayne. He powered a home run over the fence, a mighty swat that sailed far and dropped beyond the horizon. His club’s pitching and defense tormented opponents, while Bill himself shone in the field.
Winchester Mys tic Shrine members expected to travel to Harrisonburg Virginia on Monday April 27 for Acca Temple Richmond hosted ceremonial events. A large class of candidates is anticipated and Winchester Shriners will return at their own pace.
The Winchester Presbytery adjourned today after meeting in the Presbyterian Church at Charles Town West Virginia since the early week. Many Winchester and Frederick County residents who attended the sessions returned home.
Notice notes Madison Lodge No. 6 F and A M members to assemble Sunday at 3 pm for funeral of late Brother W H Taster. William McCartney of the Warrison Daily Times has been visiting relatives in the city and left for Washington to spend time with friends before returning home.
The Virginia State Board of Education completed its selection of next few years books after sessions in Richmond. The B F Johnson Publishing Co. dominated with about 65 percent of the business. American Book Co. faded. Adoption lasts four years with possible price adjustments, aiming for at least 20 percent savings.
Professor J D Harris announces the Winchester Summer Institute for Rural Teachers will run July 1 to a late July close. The program emphasizes practical classroom work, with the state examination at the end and added instruction in drawing algebra English history science physics geography or agriculture. Board costs cited as low, with most attendees paying about three dollars per week.
Many horses will be entered for the Pine Hill Hunt Club meet at Front Royal on May 16. Manager William King is encouraged by the turnout and expects more horses in flat races this season. Farmers’ races will be a chief attraction.
W N Lewis is discharged from the Winchester Berryville Blue Mont Stage Line run by Maurice F Castleman. In future he may drive for occasional points and offer free passage to travelers at times before charging regular fare. The notice cites circulating reports as the motive for the action.
Funeral services for William K. Taylor will be held at his residence 210 North Main Street at 4 PM Sunday conducted by Rev. C. H. Kern of Braddock Street Methodist Church with Rev. George T. Tyler assisting. Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Madison Lodge and Gen Turner Ashby Camp Confederate veterans line up as attendees.
Postmaster Kern to open Sunday mail for first time in about a decade. A railway service order requires Sunday distribution in boxes and open carrier windows from 12:30 to 1:30 p m. The Baltimore and Ohio train No 47 will deliver Sundays, with freight from Harpers Ferry due 10 to 10 30 a m at Winchester.
Visitors Mr H Jolliffe and brother Joseph Jolliffe of Boyce Clarke county arrive in Winchester to greet friends. Hop Jolliffe owner of Joliffe's Bright Light Show, arrived from Bluefield West Virginia. The show opens in Boyce on Monday April 27.
John T. Ford, a Wallace area resident of Frederick County, died at his home on the Senseney road this morning aged 88. The funeral is set for Monday at 10 o'clock in the Church of the Sacred Heart with interment in Catholic Cemetery. Rev. John McVerry will officiate.
Friends in Winchester report a delicate surgical procedure on Jenury C Cameron son of Dr and Mrs W D P Cameron formerly of this city now of Wilkes Barre Pa. The operation was performed Thursday at noon by three physicians and surgeons with several assistants in attendance It is said to be successful and the patient is doing well The young patient is under the care of Miss McHale a trained nurse of Wilkes Barre
An old notice promotes notions at a store named Jones and Jolliffe offering items below their value. The fragment hints at prices and inventory but lacks full details.
The Star reports Easter plans in Winchester with vested choirs and musical programs across churches despite a forecast of rain and warmer weather. Catholic and Protestant observances include sunrise mass and elaborate liturgical services, with Easter dinners and hospitality at clubs emphasized.
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