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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
1
In deX-Appeal reports Petersburg loses to Winchester in a pitchers duel. Cantwell strikes out 10, holds Petersburg to three singles, while Fitzpatrick exits after five with a home run and five runs by Winchester. A doubleheader set for Monday will introduce new players.
Rough handling occurred as Sheriff Gillan faced disturbance at the Conococheague Island camp meeting. A jailed intoxicated man Samuel Shafer was subdued with a mace and later released. Four to five attendees incited fights while the train from Winchester returned around midnight.
Amid a vast set of reports a Canadian wildfire devastates towns in British Columbia leaving hundreds homeless and millions in property loss. A separate Golden State Limited wreck near Wilcox Arizona injures two. Quarantine surrounds Wardell and wife in Bisbee. New York garment workers plan a major strike involving 30 000. Paris faces a broad industrial strike paralyzing business with 100 000 affected and riots feared.
James Funk of Rockingham county died suddenly this morning at the Valley of Workmen camp near Middletown where he worked as a fireman at the rock crusher. He staggered and collapsed while talking with coworkers after complaining of heart trouble. He was about 64, his wife having died years ago, and he owned a farm near Harrisonburg. Funeral preparations were made for burial in Rockingham county.
A good sized crowd watched Winchester defeat Berryville 12 to 1 at Reservoir Park. Cooper pitched well for Winchester with solid support from teammates. Harry Grimia belted two home runs and Manager Swanson went 3 for 5. Berryville batters tied to keep pace but were outclassed by the Winchester lineup.
Judge Thomas W. Harrison returned from a seven day fishing and shooting trip along the Shenandoah River. He reported enjoying the outing and its surroundings.
A local jewelry store advertises fixtures for sale at low prices as time runs short. The notice lists items available and invites inquiries to the shop, urging customers to act quickly before inventory is cleared.
The forecast calls for fall like weather in Virginia tonight and Tuesday. Expect cooler temperatures with possible light winds and no significant precipitation. The outlook emphasizes steady cool conditions across the region.
Prof E M Wilson of Central High School Washington visited Winchester as guest of Dr Roszell principal of Shenandoah Paley Academy. He praised the Winchester institution for young men and noted recent improvements boosting prospects. Washington leaders have studied at SV A.
Saturday night event at the Mutual Rink features a weekly ticket prize and the amusing “Old Man On Ice” game with eight young men on skates. Don’t miss the fun at the rink.
Whiskey barrels offered for sale in No 1 condition with bargains available through Thos Keating. Publication notes EBT hours 11p to 6t.
Miss Ruth Bulla of Alexandria Wax arrived in the city this afternoon to spend some time as the guest of Miss Lucille Faulener.
The Tri State League of Odd Fellows gathering from Virginia West Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia will be held tomorrow at Harpers Ferry. Extra Baltimore and Ohio trains will run from Winchester at 6 and 9 28 a m. Grand Master J C Noel of Pennington Gap Va arrives tonight for an official visit to Madison Lodge No 6 and Mrs Mina Coutts Clifton Forge state president of the Rebekahs will visit the Rebekahs tonight. The Winchester area Odd Fellows will be well represented at the reunion.
Little child James F. Smith died last evening at the family residence 908 South Market Street after an illness of cholera infantum. He was four months old. The funeral will take place tomorrow at Canterbury.
Lost item message notes a reward for return of eleven dollars. It cites a location near Main Street and 413-3 Kentat with a Saturday timeframe.
The large barn on the Rosney farm near MiNWwood Clarke county owned by Edward B. Jacobs burned shortly after 8 am on Sunday with contents and several straw stacks destroyed. Fire started from spontaneous combustion of new hay stored in the loft. the blaze threatened nearby outbuildings and could not be saved. No insurance would cover the loss. Jacobs had just threshed a good wheat crop sold in the field before the fire.
A large crowd from Washington boarded a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion train from Union Station for the Valley of Virginia. The 564 passengers traveled to Harpers Ferry and Winchester with no disorder reported. Most visitors spent the day at Winchester and returned by 6 pm despite the hot weather.
The funeral for William B. Rush aged 44 from near Winchester on Berryville pike was held at Mount Hebron Cemetery Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. C K Patterson of the Southern Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow Alice M. Rush two sons William Rush and a daughter Mrs Lillie B. Beuner.
Rental notice lists a single room flat with bath and range water heater gas included. Henry Baetjer appears as the contact or advertiser. The ad lacks clear location or full terms but indicates a rental offer available today.
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Hoo sier Fighter and Cow Boy's Kidnapping shown Wed and Thu nights. Two latest and best fit out. Admission for ladies and children tomorrow night. Block Party Saturday night with hurdle race on Skarpit.
A marriage license was issued today by the county clerk to Preston’s Orndorff and Hawkins who were recently divorced.
The Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Winchester is listed with deposits $780,397 as of July 18 and loans and investments $918,299. The report includes cash on hand $179,060 and surplus $56,962, with tax listed at $100,000.
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