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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
1
Capon Springs West Virginia August 19 The past week featured a riding tournament held Friday morning with ideal conditions. Prominent Virginia families from Clarke Frederick and nearby counties participated as gentlemen knights arriving for the event. Continued on page 6.
Mr. Anthony O'Mally died suddenly in Philadelphia on Tuesday. He had married Mary Fitzpatrick, a niece of Mr. Keating. Recently he had partly recovered from a long illness and had returned to work at the League Island Navy Yard. He leaves two children. Mrs. O'Mally is M. Fitzpatrick's daughter of Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs Robert Brannon found their orphan nephew Johnnie Manuel aged about fourteen had left home after returning from a horse show in Front Royal. He was last seen entering Strasburg and may have gone to relatives in Shenandoah or Warren counties. The Brannons are very worried and seeking clues.
A brief item notes delivery of cement and a financial reference under JOHN S. SOUENBERGER & CO with a notation 17-1p1t-4p4t suggesting a ledger entry or price term.
There will be no service at Ope qaon Church on August 22 nor Sunday school. H. M. White notes a special bug sale next Saturday. Kremer and Henry Badetter & Co referenced with Premier Olives.
Messrs Charles Snider and Harry Wilson of Carlisle Pennsylvania were in town yesterday to promote the upcoming celebration in Winchester next week. They spoke to local firefighters and shared information about the event. Both are members of the Cumberland Fire Company of Carlisle.
The Friendship Fire Company reel team covered 250 yards, laid 150 feet of hose, and made hose connections in 39 seconds during a last night drill.
Mrs Yates of near Little Washington Rappahannock County Virginia came as a delegate to the Baptist Association meeting in Berryville last week and is ill at the residence of Mr Lacey Humston near Berryville where she is being cared for by the family.
Special services are planned at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church starting Sunday night August 30 and continuing each evening next week. Rev. R. A. White of Gerardstown, West Virginia, will assist the pastor.
Rev. George A. Copp of Shenandoah County sold his apple crop to Mr. F. A. Shryock of Winchester for $800.
A. T. Moore of Newport News purchased the Virginia Hotel at Staunton for 1 plus assumption of 47,200 dollars debt. He now owns the Beverley and Virginia in Staunton and the Warwick in Newport News.
Relatives in Williamsburg Virginia say Dr Oliver C Brunk superintendent of Eastern State Hospital has typhoid fever for a month and is now worse with hemorrhages.
For sale. Five percent first mortgage land bonds on an improved farm in Frederick County. About four years to run. Interest payable semi-annually. Representing one half value of the property. 19-1p-31. Hansbrough & Carter.
Fair tonight and Friday in Virginia with mild temperatures and light winds. Forecast calls for continued pleasant conditions with no major storms expected through the period.
Between 7000 and 8000 attendees saw the ninth annual Berryville show close amid ideal weather and happy crowds. Col John S. Mosby received heartfelt ovations from Confederate veterans as Blenheim Farm entries drew Winchester interest.
The Broken Lute, regarded as the most expensive reel yet received in Winchester, arrives for one performance tonight at the Auditorium run by manager Hable. Also on the program are The Country Doctor Caught by the Coupon Craze and The Egyptian Mystery.
Revival meetings held nightly this week and next at Kernstown Southern Methodist Church led by Pastor Rev Charles Lynch. Song and prayer at 7, preaching at 8 each night with special guest Rev tarry Gordon from Washington Saturday night and all are invited to attend.
Meeting of the Winchester Poultry Association at Beverley Poultry rooms tonight at six o'clock. All interested invited.
Residents and Sarah Zane are requested to be present for a special meeting Friday night on Cal Isle. Attendance is expected from all concerned.
Mrs. Henry Haines of Capon Bridge slipped and plunged down the hall stairs at the residence of Mrs. George Reynolds while visiting, suffering severe bruises to the back and head and remaining unable to move without help. She was revived and treated, with hopes she could return home by Sunday.
Canteloupes raised on the Shenandoah River are received daily by Orndorff and M'Vicar.
Local ad announces prices from 15 to 638 dollars with deposits and a Saturday sale end. Russell and Seal at 29 East Water Street run the event. Rev Dr and Mrs Babcock are visiting. John P Sartelle and family have returned to Baltimore after ten days on South Main Street. Mr and Mrs Frank Shenk depart for eastern resorts.
McItwee's Livery advertises new for prompt service for traveling men with special terms. Both phones listed for Fairfax Lane callouts and towing needs.
An entertainment event titled a mock session of the Washington annual conference will be held this evening at John Mann Methodist Church on East Cork Street. The program features an all female conference delegation from the congregation and refreshments will be served.
The parsonage of the First Baptist Church at 122 North Market Street has been renovated in preparation for the incoming pastor Rev. William H. Carter from New Jersey. He will preach his first sermon Sunday morning after arriving within a day or two.
Mrs. Daniel Weisel of Fortress Monroe Virginia an aunt of Mrs G Q Miller of this city and her son Lieutenant Edward Webcel US Army are spending time at Jordan Springs also present are Mr and Mrs Dyson Waters and Miss Waters of Georgetown Washington DC at the springs.
The Friendship Fire Company accepts an invitation to be guests of Union Fire Company in Carlisle Pennsylvania during the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association meeting in Carlisle next week.
Rev and Mrs Homer H Sherman of Harrisonburg Virginia were traveling via Winchester to Baltimore after being summoned by Mrs Sherman's mother who is ill. The message notes they passed through Winchester last evening on their way to Baltimore.
A dance will be held at Jordan's in White Sulphur Springs to raise funds with supper served after. A large turnout from Berryville is expected and many attendees will travel from Witchester for the event.
Market notes show no changes in prices for staples including poultry hay bacon and olives. Listed quotes include Young Chickens at 1.00 per unit and hay at 11 to 12 per ton with other items such as olives and bacon referenced without full data.
Dr Heatwole longtime agitator presses rail facilities issue as Baltimore interests push for better service from Virginia lines. Inquiry shows Valley Railroad Co of Virginia holds Salem property unlisted in road statements. Heatwole plans further inspection to urge improved Baltimore area service or regional railroad action.
A delightful surprise party was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Theis on National avenue in honor of Miss Ophelia Wightman of Edinburg Virginia who is visiting Winchester friends. The evening featured games and amusements followed by refreshments. Guests included Misses Mauda Grubbs Mary Fawcett Ethel Warner Ruth Ford Mad Lanham Georgie Fawcett Lillian Henry Ophelia Wightman and Fannie Thels and Messrs Harvey Grubbs Harry Fansler Lyle Russell Lee Lanham Carl Ritter Lawrence Ritter Bennie Chrismore Braxton Ritter.
Mr. M. Lohr Capper reports a lightning strike damaged the Cherry Meade farm near Wadesville, destroying the hay barracks with about 1000 dollars in loss. Insurance agents will assess, with 800 dollars coverage on the hay racks and a new barn nearby damaged about 1000 dollars. Former tenant John A Barber suffered wheat losses while current tenant T N Shirely had no coverage.
Merril A Feller, special agent for all kinds of coal, operates at 328 National Avenue, Witichester. He invites farmers to place orders and asks readers to write or call for prices and prompt attention.
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