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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
1
Expert review of House bills on trial procedure and court practices outlines aims to curb imperfect records ban hearings on technical grounds and require notice for injunctions. Bills by Hall Sims Bell Montague Cook seek new trial remedies circuit court terms and jury transfer discretion plus further code amendments.
Delegate Montague proposes that judges of the Court of Appeals and Circuit and Corporation Courts meet in a general convention in 1909 at a location chosen by the Chief Justice to design rules governing practice. The convention would meet at least once every five years to revise and amend rules and create additional rules, provided they do not conflict with statutes.
A proposed change to Section 2259 aims to require that no divorce is granted unless the evidence clearly supports the ground. The bill emphasizes evidentiary standards in divorce cases and adds thresholds for judicial action.
Mrs. Mary Fries, past 80, is very low and not expected to survive. Formerly of Winchester, she has lived with her sister Miss Susann Peacemaker at Laurel Hill near Whitacre since her husband’s death. Her paralysis is advanced and no physician has been called yet. Mrs. D L Calvert returned from Winchester after several days of treatment from Dr Boyd.
The Kurtz property at Braddock and Cork streets, known as Washingtons headquarters, is set for public sale in front of the courthouse tomorrow. A preservation movement seeks to buy and keep the relic of past history. several knowledgeable gentlemen declined to comment.
Mr. William M. Calvert formerly of this city and son in law of Postmaster Lee Davis has purchased the Horsey and Atwell stage in Woodstock where he had long managed the business and will operate it on his own account.
Delegate Cook introduces a bill amending Sections 4071 and 7045 to allow appeal in any court rendering a judgment, with exceptions for death sentences or penitentiary confinement cases. Continued on page 4.
A morning blaze in Baltimore completely wrecked the handsome Masonic Temple on North Charles Street behind St Pauls Episcopal Church. Loss cited around 500000 with 300000 insured on the building and 35000 on contents. Firemen prevented spread to the church. Meanwhile in Scranton two girls died in a factory fire at Imperial Underwear. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was called to the stand but withdrawn by counsel.
Mrs Edward Johnson entertained at a well appointed luncheon at her South Washington home yesterday afternoon. Guests included several Winchester ladies. Tables were decorated with flowers and camellias.
Advertises a purchase of 500 live rabbits offered at 15e each by T. H. Sprint and Son with a contact note showing a time hint of 11 1 p tt.
Paul Clendenning, 16, acted quickly when his friend A H Cline slipped and trapped a foot in cattle guards on the Cumberland Valley tracks at Bunker Hill. He signaled the approaching engineer as the train braked to a stop within fifteen feet, freeing Cline and preventing a likely tragedy.
Woodstock residents react as the term Claryized emerges for a jag now from the Clary distillery west of town after an aquatic omnibus visit. A Claryized victim faced legal troubles and Mayor Stickley’s interview cost him $5 and costs. The uproar grows over a wine dispensary in Woodstock with blackberry jugs sold at $1.25 per gallon as officers intervene. The commonwealth's attorney opens an investigation into the matter.
News today reports the death of Henry Virginius Nixdorff of Frederick Maryland aged 81 or 82 from acute Brights disease. He had been ill since Monday and previously lived in Portsmouth Virginia employed by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. He belonged to Columbia Lodge 58 A F and A M. His mother was a former Middletown resident and he was the brother of Lewis M Nixdorff who did business locally.
Preparations are underway under General Turper Ashby Camp for a memorial observance of General Robert E Lee hosted by Confederate veterans. The service on January 19 at 3 PM will be at Bastion Chapel near the Presbyterian Church on Main Street with Rev. Dr. J Horace Lacy directing an appropriate program. Veterans in uniform will march from Reuss Avenue. Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets will escort. Daughters of the Confederacy gather at Capt. George W Kurtz residence at 2:30 PM. public invited.
Miss Klvira Miller hosted a card party at her North Main Street home with more than forty guests. Progressive hearts was played early and refreshments were served around 11 o clock. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Allen B Noll and daughter of Martinsburg Miss Frances Hughes of Staunton VA Miss Alice Baugher of Baltimore and Mr Samuel Miller of Martinsburg.
Management announces improved rink ventilation with windows and doors opened for 15 minutes after each session. Emergency exits are clearly marked and accessible. The venue will show Majestic Edison Underwriters films for two nights with 4000 feet of reels, plus skating, illustrated songs, and showtimes.
Mrs Edward F Snapp and her daughter Alice returned from Staunton where she traveled to meet Saturday night at the rink. The note invites readers to come laugh and forget their sorrows in a light community item.
James Smith a 44 year old Baltimore and Ohio railroad machinist from Cumberland shot his wife in South Cumberland then killed himself with two bullets to the abdomen. The incident occurred at W M Sinclair’s residence while Mrs Sinclair, a 7 month old child nearby, and neighbor bystanders were unharmed except for injuries from the crossfire. Smith had a history of separations and threats during a troubled two marriage union. his wife had sought partial divorce alleging extreme cruelty. He was reportedly drinking and had been sought by police before the fatal act. He died later after surgery.
Family and friends gathered at 2 o clock for funeral rites of Mrs. Mary C. Harris. Rev D H Kern officiated with Rev J Horace Lacy and Rev John P Hyde assisting. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included N Conway A L Shearer Lewis Jackson Dr Kenton Heist C P Grove and John W Rice. Flowers and hymns noted for the service.
Adams Express Company shipped a box from Hendricks West Virginia through Hagerstown to Winchester containing a cat and a half grown rat both in the same compartment.
That desirable property known as Washington’s Headquarters will be sold in front of Court House by M. M. Lynch Special Commissioner. The sale aims to liquidate the historic residence and lot associated with Washington’s headquarters.
A well played trick appears in programs for Friday and Saturday at the Palace Theater along with a startling picture. The listing includes a gong and a farewell cue indicating admission details and show sequence.
Physicians report Mrs. Frank Bowes Gibb of Brooklyn who shot herself at home near Calverton is improving after surgery at Providence Washington Hospital. Her husband Mr. Gibb and Mrs Charles Martin of Long Island were to visit. the couple moved from New York years ago to Warrenton Virginia where Gibb owned a large stock fat.
Forecast notes fair conditions in Virginia with warmer temperatures inland and Saturday turning partly to mostly cloudy across the south and north portions. Gusty winds and slight regional variations are possible as daytime highs rise.
Mrs John Miller and Mrs Bryarly traveled to Washington for a visit. They planned to spend time in the capital examining sights and meeting acquaintances during their trip.
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