06 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
1
TheStar reports Vice-President Fairbanks faced mixed reaction after serving a cherry cocktail to 40 guests at a luncheon at his home with President Roosevelt as guest of honor. Observers note no intoxication, while finger licking chicken drew comment. The piece questions temperance zeal and hypocrisy in public figures.
Judge T W Harrison of the Circuit Court rules the Norfolk and Western Railway liable for stock killed on track even if the animals entered from land not fenced. Zumbro v Clarke County landowner case sets precedent by requiring cattle guards as well as fencing across all land the railway encloses. Judgment for the stock value—about 150 dollars—given to the plaintiffs.
Mr and Mrs Peter Vredenburgh of New York arrive to visit family on Washington Street. The bride Virginia Cabell Baker was formerly Miss Baker. They married at Christ Episcopal Church on June 1 and spent their honeymoon at the groom's New Jersey summer home.
News from Winchester and Frederick County reports the death of William Dawes formerly of Bruncetown Frederick County at his Slater Missouri home. He was the last member of a large family and leaves his widow with no children.
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church led by Rev. W. D. Smith holds Holy Communion and sermon at 11 AM and Evening Prayer and sermon at 7 30 PM. Sunday school at 9 45 AM. Market Street Methodist Episcopal with Rev. J. W. Beale offers services at 11 AM and 8 PM and Sunday school at 2 15 PM and Epworth League at 7 15 PM. Presbyterian led by Rev. Dr. J H. Lacy holds 11 AM and 8 PM services with Sunday school at 9 30 AM. Grace Lutheran with Rev. G. S. Bowers has divine service at 11 AM and 7 30 PM and Sunday school at 2 PM. Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal South, Rev. D. H. Kern, Sunday school 9 45 AM, preaching 11 AM and 8 PM, Epworth League at 7 PM, prayer meeting Wednesday 8 PM.
A June 30 dispatch mocks Winchester firemen for a planned Fourth of July celebration. It notes early morning gathering at engine houses, late night presence, and a past blaze count tied to fireworks. The- Sarah Zane Fire Company from Roanoke to Mechanicsburg adds an extra horse-drawn team and police will control crowds.
The Evening Star publication in Winchester Virginia reports June 1907 newspaper circulation. H F Byrd president and general manager swears the numbers—total issues 95 653 average daily and per issue counts for several days—are correct, with Katharine F Wagner notary public verifying the statement.
The twenty eighth annual Blue Ridge Hunt Club horse show and steeplechase at Carter Hall Grove near Millwood Clarke County July 4 drew the biggest crowd yet and posted strong finances. Prizes across divisions ranged from S1 to S8 with winners including Bettie and colt Ellen Coke and colt Lady English and colt and several specials. Separate results cover Runabout Hackney Stock Farm and Ladies Driving with multiple firsts and ribbons awarded.
Mrs. Ann Cornelia Kellican died at her East Lane home after more than a year of illness. She was 33, wife of Paul Kellican, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Madison Grubbs of Winchester. Surviving: her parents, husband, and a four month old infant. Funeral Sunday afternoon at Tate home with Rev D H Kern of Braddock Street M E Church officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron.
The fourth of July festival features spirited rivalry among firemen, prompting public forays into the fray with hearty enthusiasm and a carefree disregard for the quarrel’s cause.
Washington July 6 United States Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina, angered by Senator Dolliver s reply to his July Fourth speech in Jackson Michigan, has challenged Dolliver to a duel. Dolliver has not replied.
Mr. Robert Gray Beverley has returned to Pittsburg Pennsylvania after a stay of several days at his home in this city.
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