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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
1
Peter Spiker of Meadow Mills died after being found badly mutilated near the B and O Railroad tracks. The coroner's inquest suggested foul play though no arrests have been made. Maude Richardson testified he threatened suicide over a rival. Charles Grove found the body while on duty.
The local markets show steady activity with prices for wheat around $2.75 to $3.00 and butter at measurable per unit rates. Young chickens fetch about 23 cents per unit, while old roosters sell near 25 cents, reflecting modest demand in today’s trading.
Rev Dr J W Duffey and family, including Mrs Duffey Miss Sue Price Duffey and John H Duffey, left this morning for Moorefield West Virginia to attend McNeill's Rangers reunion this week. They will travel across the mountains in a carriage per the Harrisonburg News.
Robert Graham known as Bob left Winchester yesterday for Atlanta Georgia to pursue a legal career. He played baseball with the Winchester team all summer and his departure is a loss to the local club.
Elmira Cave, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Mose Cave of Northent Street, died after a long illness of cholera infantum. Funeral held at 4 o clock from the home. Mrs William E Coate and family return from Baltimore visit. Don t fail to see Human Hearts.
Heavy rain fell from seven to nine last evening flooding downtown streets and filling cellars again. The Opequon river reportedly ran high and a bridge on the Berryville road was washed away portions damaged the road with a large hole where the foundation stood.
William Fidler of Bruce town visited Winchester denying claims that his daughter Lillie May died after refusing medicine. He stated she took the prescribed medicine and left the home hastily before dying, and added that authorities burned his clothes and bedding during fumigation, leaving him in his current attire.
Messrs G Reginald Haines and Johnnie Lam were held up on the Berryville pike by the Opequon flood while returning from Berryville. They waited from around 10:00 PM until 11:30 PM as the river rose and then was receding, finally reaching Winchester about 7:30 AM. Old residents note the Opequon had never been so high.
Week ending August 26 1906 unclaimed letters remaining at Winchester Virginia post office. Calls for these letters require one cent per letter. Names include C C Borden Mrs Frank Berkey Campher Charlie Hollie Joseph McGurny mma McCormick For ney South Nellie.
Miscreants stole preserves stored by Mrs. Wy. F. Rinker of Opeqtion from a cellar in an unused house at the Auditorium Tuesday night. Local authorities investigating the theft and seeking information on the break in.
Mrs. Julia Morrison age eighty six longtime county resident died after a stroke like illness at her home near Jordans Springs. Funeral services were held at the Tate home with Rev H Buchanan of Brucetown presiding and burial in Milburn Cemetery. She leaves Wesley Morrison husband one son George and four daughters Mrs Mary Roderick Mrs Annie Fainter Mrs Nancy Riley and Mrs Sallie Painter all of the county.
James Bundy, colored, was shot and killed near the White House three miles west of Luray on a Saturday night by Thomas G. Hall, also colored. Bundy entered Brubaker’s dwelling and Hall called him to halt before firing, buckling the weapon to an inquest adjourned by Coroner Hudson.
Miss Williams a Virginia writer known by a pen name has completed Life's Real Things a reflective volume praising life’s worth and a brighter future. The book is dedicated to a Winchester business man. Miss Marie Wilkinson of Cumberland Md visited the Harford sisters on North Market Street and returned home. Mr and Mrs D C Randolph came back from Elkton and stay with Mr and Mrs T K Cartmell. If you have never seen it before.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia met at Mt Tabor Staunton and agreed to raise 2500 00 to endow the Bittle memorial chair at Roanoke College. Rev L L Smith D D chaired the committee with Rev A D R B Hancher as secretary and M Coffman as treasurer. The plan calls for a 25 percent increase in offerings. The session adjourned after benediction by Rev L L Smith. Friday's session featured Supt J T Crabtree of the Orphan Home at Salem and Rev L G M Miller D D of the Theological Seminary, with Miller delivering the missions address.
George Morris, a Black man who fatally shot William Porter at a Stone Bridge dance on July 28, was tried in White Post magistrate court. Absent key witnesses delayed the proceeding. Morris pleaded self defense and remains jailed in Berryville as grand jury action looms.
A Harbaugh tour party driving from Har-Hiebwre Pennsylvania to Berryville passed through Bunker Hill on Friday. Guided by C. V. conductor Capt. W R Snodgrass they visited E. B. LeFevre's farm and fish pond. The plank walk slipped due to flood damage. Two men fell into the water but were rescued by companions.
Captain William P. Kent of Wytheville wed Miss Annie Hendren Patrick at Trinity Church Staunton. They depart for New York then sail to his new post as Guatemala consul general. Kent, a Spanish American War veteran and former Virginia gubernatorial candidate, is praised for his leadership.
The Virginian Firemen Association awards were announced at Richmond on Friday night. Phoebus Fire Company led in parade display, winning 100 dollars for best uniformed unit marshaled by Frank A. Kearney. Other prizes went to Columbia No 1 Alexandria Hessam Hosa at free for first prize, Massanutten Strasburg for hose race, and several bands receiving honors. A large fireworks show capped the reunion and convention, with most companies returning home before nightfall.
Lucy Burwell Jolliffe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Jolliffe, died August 22 at their Tazewell Street home after gastritis and heart trouble. Funeral held at home, Maple Grove Cemetery interment. The Jolliffes recently moved to Bluefield from Millwood.
Stephens City reports workers unearthed an oblong tin box in the southwest corner of the old Lutheran Church. Inside were newspapers from the 1850s to 1860s and the Book of Constitution, with minutes from the 1860 Madison Courthouse convention and a list of 156 members.
Vaucluse August 27 report notes Mr. George Conner's house was struck by lightning. The watchdog on the front porch was killed and serious damage occurred. The item also lists visitors and residents including Mr. J. E. Cadwallader and wife, Mr. Harry Rogers, and others visiting various towns. Editor in town Mr. John H. Mitten of Westminster noted for his Civil War service.
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