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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
1
A moral tale from West Virginia recounts Robert Lee Cochrane once a city clerk now jailed in Baltimore for thefts from public funds linked to drink and social vanity. His story ends with his wife bearing the shame as he faces prison and the price of drink.
The Common Council approved annual treasurer’s report and moved to extend water mains along West Cecil and West Leicester streets with builder guarantees to secure over six percent returns. Two ordinances passed first readings for 4 inch main installation at John Kerr Public School as the old council adjourned.
A telegram to Mrs Belle Strother in Whitacre, Frederick County, announces the death of her brother W A Braithwaite at Piedmont West Virginia. He was about 25, born near Whitacre, a coal mine and railroad worker, survived by parents two brothers Z A and Jackson Braithwaite and three sisters Mrs Strother Mrs Bertie Mason and Miss Minnie Braithwaite.
The Warren White Sulphur Springs hotel property at Waterlock Virginia, including a 75 room hotel and 75 acres, was sold by a Washington real estate firm to James Wilton Johnson for 22500 dollars. Former manager Capt Orlan Clyde Cullen, inventor of a ball bearing machine gun, is noted in connection with the property.
Barrels offered in fine condition by Thos Keating at 314 3rd Main Street Apt. Details indicate available whiskey barrels for sale with contact for purchase.
The pulpit at Market Street Episcopal Church will be occupied tomorrow by Rev. Dr. John A. Kern of Vanderbilt University Nashville Tennessee at morning service and by Rev. Dr. M F Bice of Baltimore district superintendent at 8 PM. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
Governor Hughes was guest of honor at the Trumansburg fair drawing about 6 000 farmers. He shook hands with many attendees and was twice kissed by a young woman whose second kiss was described as a lingering soul kiss. The scene drew loud cheers for the Empire State’s chief executive.
Percy Dalton drove in the two Winchester runs as the Virgin ians edged Atlantic City 2 to 1 in the first of two intercity games at Atlantic City. Dalton hit in the sixth and eighth innings while Sheepy Johnson and Stone pitched well for their teams. The second game was scheduled for the following afternoon in fair and warmer conditions.
The city council met in a special session to receive Treasurer George H Kinzel’s annual report and wrap up long pending affairs. Kinzel praised the office as well run and noted nearly $10 000 in improvements during the year, with books kept in the best manner and a strong cash balance.
Baltimore socialite Mrs. Williams S. G. Williams recalls the night Charles B. Roberts was shot on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Police say a Baltimore suspect, possibly her husband, William S. G. Williams, is under surveillance as authorities consider an arrest in Baltimore. Also reports a desperado found dead in Sterling Forest and a Montreal bank safe in St Sustache robbed. Navy bids for ten torpedo boat destroyers set for Sept 1.
Oliver Clark announces a cider sale at Mill on the Mill Road every Tuesday and Friday. The event offers locally produced craft ciders with a focus on freshness and traditional fermentation methods.
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