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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
1
N Conn, brother of a clothing merchant on East Piccadilly street, is jailed for selling spectacles without a peddler license. He sold to colored people and some whites, claiming eye remedies. He faces a 30 day jail or a 100 dollar fine, with 3 witnesses testifying to purchases.
Miss Minnie Mauzy, 28, died in Whitacre after being found unconscious in her room around 12:30 AM. She lived with brother Edward Mauzy on Malachi Pugh’s mill property and is survived by three brothers in Capon Bridge, Alpha, and Weston mother in Weston hospital. Funeral set for 10 AM Tuesday at the house.
Since summer opened, over 150 people from Winchester and nearby areas have spent a week to a month along Capon River near Hook's Mills. Visitors include Mrs Lanier Gray and son Miss Belle Hooper of Roanoke VA and many others from Martinsville Scranton Pa and local families.
The Harrisonburg Times notes Winchester asserts its baseball team is strongest in the state, rivaling State League clubs. It suggests offering Richmond a five game series with gate receipts and a side bet to test the claim and potential profits.
A year of successful work in the Normal Training Class Brent Royal High School authorized by the State guarantees a First Grade Certificate no charges. Session begins Sept 22. For information contact H Crawford Bounds Front Royal Va. Premier means the best. M Welton Agent TM
Riker, 86, fell while spending the night at his daughter’s home, breaking his neck after attempting to descend stairs alone. His head struck near a turning of the stairway. He lived with four children and twenty eight grandchildren and belonged to St Paul’s Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Zed H. Copp departs Washington for a three weeks vacation with family. Two weeks will be spent at Willowbrook near Winchester Virginia, at the Copp family residence.
Cryptic OCR notes describe a skating event at Market Street with unclear timing and mentions a box party and fish ringing on Thursday. Names, dates, and places are incompletely captured, but the item reads as a local skating contest notice with surrounding social events.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute board failed to act Friday on the dismissal of Dr W W J Quick dean of the agricultural department and animal industry professor. Attorney R E Byrd represented Quick. The board voted to terminate at the close of the 1907 08 session but later renewed a recommendation to retain him for another year, so Quick will stay at the college.
The skating event for four weeks began at Market St Rink on Saturday night. Judges chose Miss Rebecca Hamilton and Mrs Harry Huff as the leading ladies in the first two couples. After eight couples are selected a grand watch skating contest will crown a winner with a handsome gold prize. Also notes on Home-Coming Week lights and shop window lighting options. Electric Co ads announce arc or incandescent lights and expert cutter availability August 26 and 27 with sample lines and profit sharing.
William Parks a well known man died Saturday night after a brief paralysis illness. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. He was highly regarded by both white and colored people and had many friends.
W. B. Isaacs of Charleston appeared before Town Sergeant Burner at Woodstock after asking why Magistrate H. A. Irwin was not arrested for drunkenness. Isaacs was fined 2.50 and sentenced to 30 days for alleged contempt of court, later released. He planned to seek counsel in Harrisonburg and redress against the magistrate. Isaacs was previously arrested for selling framed pictures without a license. after paying the license, he inquired about Irwin. Irwin, known in Shenandoah and nearby counties, was fined by the mayor for drunkenness earlier. The case's outcome remains uncertain as records are unclear.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Annesley Bond daughter of Rev and Mrs Beverley Waugh Bond to Mr Frederick Henry Baugh of Baltimore. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening September 8 at the Methodist Episcopal Church South Arlington Maryland. Miss Bond lived in Winchester while her father presided over the Winchester district.
Berryville hosts a week long Presbyterian event with Rev. Dr. J Gray McAllister opening the sermons at 8 pm and Dr G B Strickler of Union Seminary delivering morning talks on core doctrines. Afternoon services feature ministers from several states and plans include daily rail arrivals from neighboring churches.
Winchester Giants travel while the Winchester Ficus from the west end faces a fast Reservoir Park team from Washington and Baltimore in a balanced game. Fans, especially ladies, are invited to attend. Millwood lineup includes Moore Wilmer Nelson Garva Gaunt Nelo Lindsey Lindsey Burwell Baker Baker. Preps lineup lists Weems Weems Cooper Coble Nail Harrison Guest Barton Barton Barton.
The notice announces a special meeting of the Charley Reuss Bire-Co tonight at an unspecified hour for important business. President H C Stourfer and Secretary John H Seal are listed as officials.
Winchester defeated Frederick 7 to 1 at Reservoir Park on Saturday afternoon. Cy McDonald led Winchester with two hits including two home runs, while Maher struggled with control issuing five walks. Cantwell kept Frederick to six scattered hits, and Duggan and Creager stood out for Winchester. Winchester travels on a ten day road trip with games in Frederick Beithmore Walbrook Baltimore and Atlantic City.
In Bunker Hill on Thursday afternoon dogs raided two flocks. They killed six sheep belonging to Cliff Tabb and crippled two others while injuring several more. The dogs then attacked James Henson’s flock Thursday night, killing two and lightly injuring several. The hounds were discovered and sent to the grounds. The Athletic Club played Summit Point Saturday, losing 12 to 2. Miss Asper returned to Washington Friday after two weeks aiding Miss Edna Henson. Many residents attended the all day meeting at Ins Wood on Sunday.
Forecasts for Virginia call for showers and cooler conditions with a chance of clearing by Tuesday. Ma nystorms possible across eastern counties, with scattered showers continuing through midweek in the coastal region.
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