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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
1
Mr William B Flemister has returned from Baltimore after attending the funeral of his step mother Mrs Ellen Flemister widow of Joseph Flemister of this city. She was 65 and well known in Winchester. Mrs Flemister is survived by three children and one stepson.
Winchester defeated Fredericksburg 20 to 0 at Reservoir Park with Cy McDonald hitting two homers and Dalton also homering. Montgomery pitched well for Winchester, limiting Fredericksburg to two hits while Manning took the loss for Fredericksburg.
A small fire broke out at the mall causing immediate alarm and crowds to gather. Fire crews responded quickly, preventing major damage and injuries as patrons evacuated and officials investigated the incident.
The Clarke County Horse and Colt Show in Berryville drew over 10 000 spectators near Perryville as hundreds arrived by carriage and auto. Winners in harness and park saddle events were named with C E Clapp and J J Fenton Jr among top placers. a single accident occurred when a runabout incident caused minor chaos but no injuries.
Eight Norfolk residents were fined 100 dollars each and sentenced to 60 days in jail by Mayor Reed for voting in the streets during the mob raid to lynch Harry Smith the negro rapist. Several others faced smaller fines in the incident.
The remains of Mr. Dennis Fenton who died in Staunton Virginia were brought to Winchester. His nephew James F P Reardon assisted as pallbearer. Funeral Director Kurtz oversaw the services at the Church of the Sacred Heart where Father John McVerry celebrated mass and preached a brief sermon. The burial followed at the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers M Conway William Keating M M Lynch William T Sullivan Lewis Trier and James Sullivan.
Partly cloudy in Virginia with likely showers tonight. Local readers advised to check neighbors about Haddox's big sale and bargains. Weather and sale item appear in a single compact brief.
Dr. Walter J. Quick of Virginia Polytechnic Institute appeals his dismissal on grounds of lack of hearing and notice. He has hired Hon. Richard E. Byrd to prosecute before the board of visitors, which meets Friday night. The case hinges on removal rules requiring a two thirds vote and may prompt rapid settlement or further sensational developments.
Reading based Inspector Robert Gibbens arrested John A Corbett in Philadelphia for stealing money from letters mailed through the post. The capture followed earlier local arrests of a letter carrier in Chambersburg for a similar theft.
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