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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
1
In the Democratic primary J. Thompson Brown leads over 3,000 votes for the agriculture commissioner seat in the Second District as Ellyson Williams and others trail. Rumors of a contest swirl as Tucker may challenge, alleging manipulation of Valley ballots.
Attractive bond investment in the Southern Lime and Cement Company of Martinsburg and Hagerstown is advertised. Persons in Winchester and nearby areas are urged to call Hansbrough and Carter for full information. Also mentions Premier First branding and local notices for shows and products.
In a post election interview Hon. Richard F. Byrd thanks his friends for backing Judge Mann's nomination and credits his sweeping win to their earnest work. He says the victory reflects his legislative policies and creates an obligation to merit the confidence shown.
Whitacre Va Aug 7 Clyde Peastaker son of Mr O Peasmaker of Bloomery W Va had his leg broken in a runaway accident while making hay. Dr Offutt of Capon Bridge was called and reduced the fracture.
Ernest Reardon, son of Mrs. P. H. Reardon, was playing with his pet dog when the animal bit him just above the eye. The dog’s teeth caused a flesh wound near the eye but did not threaten the eyeball. Dr. S. P. Latane cauterized the wound and no serious effects are expected.
The pastor Rev. Arthur KE. Slagle will preach on Our Great Possessions at 11 a.m. and The Gift of Power at 8 p.m. Sunday school is at 2 15. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 p.m. All are urged to worship on the Sabbath.
The Royal Arcanum in this city plans to initiate 12 to 15 candidates next Monday evening. A social session will follow at the Winchester Inn under the direction of state deputy grand master Harry Kemp. Kemp, visiting with Mrs Kemp and son, has urged missionary work that has sparked Fairfax council interest and a large turnout is expected. Also noted is a Berryville horse show offering $3,000 in prizes on August 17.
In Partonsville Virginia on August 7 a wild monkey escaped from Calcutta via Baltimore and delighted locals with mischief. Jocko knocked free from his chain, feasted on produce, and fled through farms, ending in a barn weather vane. Captain Rogers and locals pursued, finally capturing him in a granary after a staged football style interception.
George W Grim died after a lingering heart disease and dropsy at his home on Main and Monmouth streets in Winchester. A lifelong resident and businessman, he leaves a widow Elizabeth Rebecca Cooley and six sisters, with funeral arrangements pending.
The Winchester baseball team was defeated by the Atlantic City team 4 to 3 on the Atlantic City diamond yesterday afternoon in front of a large crowd. McInnes of Atlantic City scored the decisive run, snapping a late tie. Brooks pitched for Winchester and Duggleby lined a single to right. The second game of the series is scheduled for this afternoon. The team will return tomorrow night and play Hagerstown here Monday afternoon at 2:30.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Richmond correspondent of the Washington Herald report Hon. Richard E. Byrd of Winchester will have no opposition to the Speakership of the next House of Delegates.
Messages from the Fisher's Hill reunion grounds report one of the largest crowds on record at the annual Confederate veterans gathering. A Baltimore and Ohio special train carried 480 passengers to the event, with 164 boarding here. last year the run carried 383 passengers.
President Taft reached Beverly Massachusetts at 8 34 this morning to rest from duties and enjoy golf and recreation. He was greeted with an enthusiastic reception as the news noted his wife’s health fully restored.
Capon Springs West Virginia reports the death of Mrs N V Bardin of Charleston South Carolina aged about sixty after a illness of a complication of diseases. Remains to be sent to Charleston for burial leaving Strasburg Virginia over the Southern Railway tomorrow. Mrs Bardin belonged to an old prominent South Carolina family. She had been in delicate health and went to Capon Springs for restoration accompanied by her daughter Miss Bardin.
Boxes in the grand stand at the Berryville show are on sale through Mr Mullikin of Berryville Virginia. Entries are larger with greater inducements and attractions surpassing prior years. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the event on August 17 18 and 19.
Bargain listing for a nearly new show cart made by Van Tarsell and Kearney of New York. Includes contact H. K. Russell Winchester Virginia and notes on special automobile accommodations and leased grounds with machines to be cared for.
A columnist extols the town’s bygone life, recalling lavender lace memories, wedding joy, and the people who once shaped the era. The piece notes a small volume about Winchester’s old life and hints at continuing memories in future pages.
The old water system will be shut off at 7 o clock Sunday morning to repair broken mains. Hoover, superintendent of the split district, issues the notice. Also, attend the Royal Horse Show on August 11 and 12, noted as a key local event.
Sallie Johnson a well known colored resident died at her home on West Leicester street this morning aged 50. Funeral arrangements had not been completed by late today.
The Star reports an error in yesterday’s Greenway district result. The vote shows that Mr. R. S. Bryarly was re elected to the Clarke county committee, not Dr. Charles C. Dearmont.
A local utility urges customers to pay their electric bill by August 10 to receive a discount. The notice emphasizes timely payment to avoid penalties and keep service uninterrupted.
Traveling men get special terms with prompt service and affordable rates. Fairfax Lane location advertises two phone options for quick calls.
A brief weather note from Virginia reports partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday. An additional line mentions a discount on electric light bills if paid by a stated date.
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