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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1909

Page

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Victory for Western dealers upheld in Missouri river cases

The US Circuit Court made permanent the injunction stopping the ICC from enforcing a pricing order on railroads west of the Missouri river. Western wholesale houses celebrate a major victory over eastern interests. Also reports a German excursion steamer collision near Montevideo harbor in fog, sinking with 300 aboard. Additional items note grain market weakness, Patten predicting record western wheat crops, and Harriman meeting planned after Union Pacific and Southern Pacific dividends. Smithsonian receives Roosevelt African hunting collection.

Stewarts Chicago United States Missouri River Interstate ~Commerce Commission Atlantic Pacific Coast Northwest James A. Patten

A Sure Laugh Auditorium Tonight Promises Best Comedy Yet

Manager Hable announces the greatest line of comical pictures for tonight headlined by A Hot Time At Atlantic City. The show promises true seaside humor. Mr B F Harvey of Baltimore registered at Hotel Evans.

Hable Atlantic City B. F. Harvey Baltimore Evans

Wheat visitor from Berryville stops by town

Mr. Bob Wheat, visiting at his mother Florence Wheat's home in Berryville, was in town today.

Bob Wheat Florence “Wheat Berryville

Rev Kern Dedicates New Southern Methodist Church

Rev. David H. Kern preached at Mount Solon Rockingham county for the dedication of a new Southern Methodist Church. A large crowd attended from Shenandoah Valley and a substantial money subscription was raised. The handsome building on the Parnassus circuit cost about 2200 dollars and is under Rev. J lu Henderson's charge.

Dist Episcopal Church Staunton Mount Solon Rockingham County Shenandoah Valley Parnassus J. Lu. Henderson

Funeral of Mary Strowbridge Draws Large Crowds

In White Hall Virginia the funeral for Mary Strowbridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Strowbridge, was held at Pine Grove Church after dying Friday of typhoid fever. Attendees came from across the county as pallbearers Charles Boyles Jr Ora Bailey H Weber Joseph Ewing Charles Rogers and Harry Crim carried the casket amid numerous floral designs.

White Hall Mary Strowbridge Mieed Strowbridge Pine Grove Mr. Green Charles Boyles, Jr Ora Bailey H. Weber Joseph, Ewing Charles Rogers Harry Crim Sadie Brown Sadie Pitzer Martinsburg Braithwaite Inwood W. Va Robert Weber Anderson

Sunday School Picnic at Rock House Park Delights Attendees

A large crowd gathered for the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school picnic at Rock House Park in Gainesboro Virginia. Tables were laden with ample food and all enjoyed themselves. Mrs. George Cookus of Nain visited her sister Mrs. Jennie Rinker from Saturday to Monday. Grace Pope of Winchester visits cousin Miss Leota Elliott this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Whitacre and child spent the weekend with her father Dr. Ne Re. Smith. Albert Hudson and wife of Albin visit their daughter Mrs. Holmes Pool.

Gainesboro Rock House Park George Cookus Nain Jennie Rinker Grace Pope Winchester Leota Elliott James Whitacre Ne Re. Smith Albert Hudson Albin Holmes Pool

Fifty Birds At Bartons Dam Hunt Reported

Judge T W Harrison of the Circuit Court and two sons Tom and Mat Harrigon along with the Messrs Carter hunted near Bartonsville yesterday. They reportedly bagged between 50 and 69 doves and plovers, citing steady sport though birds were no more plentiful than usual. The party returned last evening.

T. W. Harrison Circuit Court Tom Mat Harrigon Carter Bartonsville

Pittsburg Collegians Defeat Winchester in Late Rough Game

In a loosely played contest the Pittsburg Collegians beat Winchester 7 to 5. Trevillian hit a home run for the Collegians while Kerish allowed several runs. The game featured errors by Winchester and strong hitting by Pittsburg with Murphy and Mell on scoring.

Pittsburg Collegians Winchester Johnson Kerish Tost Trevillion Schultz Collegians Murphy Kerishy phay—Ramsey Kenney McDonald

Local Angler Claims Shenandoah Bass Championship

Mr. Frank Dorsey of the city reportedly earns the right to wear the belt for catching the largest black bass of the Shenandoah season near Price's Mill. The six pound fish was hooked and landed recently by the veteran fisherman. Teammates Sam Forney and George Copenhaver also hooked several large bass during the weeklong MOF outing.

Frank Dorsey Shenandoah River Price's Mill Erman Messrs Sam Forney George Copenhaver Lange

Deed Thiven For Langley Property Record In City Office

A deed admitted to record from M. M. Tynch, trustee and special commissioner, for William H. Wilkenson to the Langley property at Market and Germain streets. Consideration $1,405. Property fronts 148 feet on Market and runs 112 feet along Germain. The house is one of the oldest in the area and long housed the Langley family.

M. M. Tynch William’ H. Wilkenson Langley

Trenton Editor Visits Winchester Sewerage Project

Mr. Francis B. Lee of Trenton New Jersey and a member of the Trenton American editorial staff and sewerage commission spent time with his family at Jordan White Sulphur Springs. He toured Winchester and expressed interest in the sewerage system being installed there.

Francis B. Lee Trenton N. J Jordan White Sulphur Springs Winchester Lee Trenton American

NeHaven Vicinity News Highlights Aug 23

Mrs Anna V Hull and Mrs Rachel Barrett travel to Washington to visit relatives for a week. A son was born to Mr and Mrs W C Stade. Mr Bane of Winchester buys J W DeHaven stock and will run the business at De Haven. Mr Samuel Ruble of Hunting Ridge works Greenspring with a gasoline engine. Mrs Lavina Shade visits son C W Lamp near the settlement. Miss Georgia Lamp returns home to Bunker Hill after weeks away.

Idehavion Anna V. Hull Rachel Barrett Washington Caund W.C. Stade Babe Bane Winchester J. W. DeHaven de Maven Samuel Ruble Hunting Ridge Greenspring Lavina Shade C. W. Lamp Georgia Lamp Tto Bunker T Hilk

On the Bench Beneath the Old Willow Tree Ballad

A ballad titled On the Bench Beneath the Old Willow Tree will be sung tonight at the Empire by Mr. Chas George. Admission to all. The note mentions Mr George Trenaky of Warri senburg visiting friends in town.

the Empire Chas. George Alt. Io George Trenaky Warrisenburg

Shawnee Tribe Meeting Call At Wigwam

Notice requests all Shawnee Tribe members to attend a gathering at the wigwam. The message appears dated Tuesday Auk 24 with business committee emphasis and committee range details.

Weather Forecast for Mirennia Temperatures Ahead

Washington reports weather for Mirennia with a brief note on temperatures for the next two days. Expected conditions indicate modest changes and a slight rise or fall in daytime highs.

Bud Daily Stoned by Mob in Pittsburg Riots

W. D. Daily known as Bud Daily and a detective with Pittsburg police operatives was attacked by a crowd of Italians in McKees Rocks during a strike related disturbance. He was knocked down and badly hurt while on duty to prevent further bloodshed. His father is en route to Pittsburg to join him at the hospital.

Star Whitagre Pittsburg McKees Rocks W. D. Daily Bis Bud Leidge Detective Daily Daily Cer

Picnic at Rouse Spring by Jubilee Sunday school

The Jubilee Sunday school will hold a picnic at Rouse Spring on Saturday August 28. A band will provide music and singing, with speaking and recitations. Refreshments, swings, and games for the school and attendees. A hay wagon will run from the church at ten o'clock to transport children and others to the church. All are invited to attend with well filled baskets.

Rouse Spring

Friendship Fire CompanyPlans Special Meeting For Carlisle Trip

The Friendship Fire Company meets tonight to finalize plans for their Carlisle trip. Committees will report as Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association meets Thursday and Friday. Local agent Holenberger will open the railroad ticket office Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 to aid firemen buying Carlisle tickets for the next morning.

Friendship Fire Company Carlisle Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Holenberger Cumberland Vantley Railroad

Yard party at Rea Bud August 26 BES event

A yard party is scheduled at Rea Bud on August 26 with BES involvement. Details are sparse in the readable text.

Rea Bud Bes, Ee

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