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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
1
Winchester is heavily represented at the Virginia Bar Association annual session at the Hot Springs with many local lawyers in attendance. The event opens at the Homestead Hotel with speeches by Major Holmes Conrad and Judge William Taft as part of a two day program concluding with a banquet.
Gonnie Mack scouts Winchester for talent and spots Cy McDonald, the team’s big first baseman. Reports say overtures have been made to lure him away, but he has rejected the temptations and will remain with Winchester.
While arranging tea pairs at the Virginia Woolen Company mill on Sunday, Frank Johnson ran a wire into his eye. He was treated by Dr. Hunter H. McGuire and is believed to retain sight despite severe pain.
Members of Ce are urged to attend an 8 p m meeting at the hall on Thursday. The group will discuss and decide on furnishing music for the Old Home Coming Week, highlighting the importance of attendance.
Hon Richard Evelyn Byrd accepts an invitation to speak before the League of Virginia Municipalities in Portsmouth on August 13. He will discuss The Centralization of Responsibility. Also noted Front Royal Horse Show slated for August 12 13 with eager anticipation.
Ernest Butler, retired from Charles Town W V, attended Shawnee Tribe No 2 I O R M and brought reports of Red Men's celebration during Old Home Week September 14 19. In Charles Town 108 new and unique uniforms were made for Red Men to wear in the September 16 parade and sham battle. More uniforms are expected before the event. Butler predicted strong Charles Town and Jefferson county representation in Winchester.
The corner stone of the new addition to John Kerr Public School at Market and Cork streets was laid after 4 PM with a brief ceremony. Dio Killore, chair of the building commission, led the event assisted by G. G. Baker and E. Holmes Boyd. A time capsule with documents, including a history of Winchester schools, photos, coins, and a Virginia School Journal, was placed in the stone.
Smith J. Carper, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Carper of Stephenson, died Monday at his parents home at about nine months old from cholera infantum. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Stone Chapel.
Rev. Mr. Ridenour once led the United Brethren Church in town as friends recall his tenure. Mrs. Wright lies critically ill, while Mrs. Brooks hosted a visit for Rev. Ridenour and his wife, with local officials noting the Methodist district conference in Berryville.
Synopsis of Tonight at Market St rink notes a hostage cowboy demands 20000 ransom and is rescued by his brother. A Hoosier fighter fights for 2000 prize, saves the home, and wins money. Other fresh pictures advertised with admission to ladies five cents. Skating continues during the show. Tomorrow night 5 LP 1f.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia reports deposits of 780 397 as of July 15 resources total 1 097 360 with loans and investments 918 299 cash and due from banks 179 060 capital 100 000 surplus and profits 56 962. The bank building and old county courthouse are pictured on a postal card with this statement folded into a Financial Age of New York City remark.
The Winchester district Methodist Episcopal Church South conference opens in Berryville with Rev. J. H. Light preaching. Bishop A W. Wilson expected to preside but illness moved him to cancel summer engagements. Rev. George T. Tyler acts as presiding officer. Rev. F. Harry Smith elected secretary. ministers and lay delegates attend from across the district.
Rent notice listing a single room flat with bath range hot water and gas. Contact Henry Baetijer for details.
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