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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
1
Richmond Browns beat Winchester 3 to 1 as Hogan held the visitors scoreless through eight. Rose starred in left field with six putouts and a string of catches while Baker’s crew benefited from timely hits and Winchester errors. Armstrong took the loss despite a homer by Bowers and judicious defense from Judd and Rose.
Richmond scores six in the first and seven in the second to beat Winchester 6 to 7. Earned runs: Richmond two. First on balls: Armstrong and Hogan issued one each. Left on bases: Richmond six. Home run by Rowers. Strikeouts: Hogan four, Armstrong four. Hit by pitch Shelton. Sacrifice hit Shelton. Stolen bases Rose, Baker, Judd. Time of game one hour thirty minutes. Umpire William Wagner.
In the first of three games at Hagerstown Staunton fell to the local team by a 4 to 1 score in a shaky start to the series.
Rev T K Cromer announces a partial dedication program for the new Cen tenary Reformed Church at Market and Cork streets. Morning service at 10 thirty led by Rev James B Stonesifer with sermons by Rev Dr J A Hoffheins and Dr J M Schick. Afternoon session at 3 with brief addresses. Evening service at 8 with Hoffheins, Dr Schick, and Rev A H Smith. Rev S L Whitmore cannot attend. Special music at each service.
A painting titled The Ascension in the Red Cross room at the Hagerstown Masonic Temple was found ruined last Wednesday. A Washington friend of a Knight Templar visited the room to view the artwork, which had previously been admired by Winchester Freemasons during the structure's dedication.
In Middletown Virginia on August 17 a young man named Pete Spiker was found unconscious at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge over Cedar Creek. The body showed head injuries and officials suspect assault or foul play, with arrests anticipated as investigators pursue leads.
Rev E T Richardson of Richmond survived a wreck of Southern Railway train No 3 four miles west of South Hill Virginia. The washout collapsed a fill and washed away a culvert injuring several passengers and crew. Richardson helped rescue others despite his own injuries.
Mr John N Opie and four professional men left for Farmville to organize a team. Others will join in Charlottesville. He plans a fast aggregation and aims to challenge Staunton in a five game series in Richmond or Roanoke. Enlisted are Dawson Dreager Woodson Noyes McKnight O'Brien and Symonoski. Staunton Leader.
The Martinsburg Athletic Club plans a festival to raise money for its baseball team and attract local interest. Ladies helping include Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Haas, Mrs. Timmons, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Sencindiver, Miss Woods, Miss Faulkner, Miss Bowers, Miss Cushna, Miss Miller, Miss Clohan, Miss Lamar, and Miss Hess. Charlestown, W. Va., has organized a Read Men's Brass Band.
The Shenandoah Junction camp meeting led by Rev. T. C. Jones closed with thirty conversions and five hundred dollars raised. The church membership stands at ninety two and is expected to rise to one hundred soon. Miss Bessie Files from Lynchburg visits Mt. Sidney relatives. Mrs Files’ brother Joseph Keffer of Frederick County also visits. Miss Fees attended school locally.
Large crowd attends funeral at Berryville for Mrs. George Cunningham a native resident admired for her upright life. She was daughter of the late Wm. N. Eddy and widow of a Valley Mills proprietor who moved to Berryville six years ago. The community extends heartfelt sympathies to her family.
Refuge, Virginia. August 17. Mr. Isaac Conner Sr. of near here recovered from a bee sting. While hoeing in his garden a bee stung him on the temple and he nearly fainted. Dr. P. B. Stickley summoned, restored him as exhaustion from sun and hard work allowed the poison to spread quickly.
A large gathering attended an evening program by Council No 1 Pocahontas auxiliary at Red Men's Wigwam. Music by Haddox orchestra opened with prayers by Rev E E Northern. A six-girl "Murder Will Out" play drew applause, followed by lemonade and cake.
Miss Irene Marche of Washington and Mr John R J of Berryville narrowly escaped drowning Sunday afternoon as they tried to ford the Shenandoah below Berryville. Their horse became entangled on a sand bar and could not be freed until Frank Miller arrived with a boat to rescue them. Mr Hamilton works for the William C Gratchen Glove Co of the city.
The Hagerstown Mail notes John W. Yingling, visiting his brother in Washington, claims he brought in the first bass for the B&O at Potomac while recalling his long service from baggage master to railroad pioneer. Rival J Dukehart questions the claim, citing another conductor. Harrisonburg trotting winner Robert Barr, with Virginia Girl, led heats at 2 30.
Washington Aug 17 report from The Star notes Chile suffered a terrible earthquake with four shocks overnight. Valparaiso is believed destroyed as flames consume debris. the disaster is likened to San Francisco.
Sinking fund commissioners advertised for 130000 of Virginia bonds and opened bids in Richmond. Offers totaled 196000 of RidLeberger bonds and 482000 of century bonds, pricing 95.49 to 95.80, enabling purchase of 126500 of the bonds for the sinking fund. Handley trustees in the city hold about 112000 in Virginia bonds at 3 percent.
Kennedy of Charlestown married Erin Payne of Galveston at Monterey Pennsylvania. Best man Anthony Kennedy of Pittsburgh. Ceremony by Bishop W T Gravatt of Charles Town. Bride's parents listed with sisters Margaret and May Kennedy attending.
The Clarke Cavalry reunion occurred at Thomas J. West's home near Kabletown West Virginia. Hon. A Moore Jr of Berryville Virginia and Major J Ogden Murray of Charlestown spoke.
Mr M Lobr Capper and family returned to Winchester after two weeks on Capon river. Dr Diffenderfer of Martinsville Va staying with Mr Evan R Johnson. Winchester natives A R Breckinridge and Washington Seal enjoying the Capon countryside at EB R Johnson's. Local visitors praise the dear old Hook's Mill.
A small crowd attended Pen-Mar this morning as heavy rain kept many away. The write up notes a mellow mature whiskey, Harper, favored by Ritter & Spillman.
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