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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
1
The Winchester Giants baseball club gains vocal backing from a dedicated group at the Fairfax Club. They pledge to sell over two hundred tickets for an upcoming game likely against Frederick and to arrange rides and attendance efforts to boost local turnout. Captain Baker’s organization is praised for building support as clubs in the region are sought to challenge Winchester.
A new feature event will occur at Stewart street rink Tuesday night. A skater will wear many flags on his clothing while being pursued by young ladies. The person who seizes the last flag will win a weekly skate ticket.
The apnn Distillery at Martinsburg West Virginia faces possible closure this fall as officials impose taxes on whiskey stored in bonded warehouses. Much of the work shifts to Mount Vernon distillery owned by the Baltimore company, the largest plant in the state.
Weekly skating sessions announced at the New Rink with afternoon and evening slots on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and nightly sessions throughout the week. Public notices invite participants to attend during all listed times.
Homer Morrison of Brucetown in this county was shot in the leg by an unknown assailant while traveling with Julian Snapp Jesse O Connell Charles Boden and Jack Boden en route to Millville to fish the Shenandoah river. The party escaped what officials called a miraculous survival.
George W. Tracy of Middletown Maryland died at 66 from stomach trouble. He formerly worked as a cooper in Strasburg Virginia. He retired due to ill health and moved to Middletown. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters.
The imperial council Mystic Shrine will convene in St. Paul Minnesota the week of July 14 with thousands of no bles from across the United States expected to attend Acca Temple and Winchester Shriners will be represented at the event.
The Baltimore Ohio Railroad excursion train from Washington arrived in Winchester after 11 AM yesterday with 461 passengers aboard. Passengers noted the heat was similar to Washington as the train made several stops along the route.
Chicago dispatch reports US grand jury indictments against eight men led by H B Graham for a get rich quick mining venture. The group allegedly used the mails to defraud, with Mexico Mining and Development Company forming in 1903 under South Dakota law with a $3,000,000 capital.
Chicago reports 72 deaths and 2,36 injuries from Fourth of July celebrations nationwide. Totals break records since 1899 with Chicago leading fatalities at 13, Cleveland 10, and New York 7. fire losses exceed $500,000 as meltdowns and accidents spur safety calls.
The mortal remains of Russell Dorsey, a popular local man, died after a long illness Friday. Services were conducted by Rev. Kern at Braddock Street Methodist, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Friends and Friendship Fire Company members attended. pallbearers named Baker, Green, Shider, Conner, Grim, and Anderson.
Miss Gertrude dams leads an automobile party touring the Shenandoah and Page valleys. The group will visit the Caverns and other Virginia points of interest before returning, showcasing local travel enthusiasm.
A Winchester woman organized a Fourth of July event drawing about 500 people to Frederick Plaza. Speakers Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy and City Solicitor R. Gray Williams delivered patriotic addresses to an enthusiastic crowd. Continued on page 4.
From Fernleigh, Henry C. Potter of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New York shows signs of improvement after two weeks at death's door. A late bulletin reported the bishop resting easier than at any time since his illness worsened, with doctors hopeful though his condition remains serious.
The funeral for Mrs. Rob ert H. Lewis died in Pine Bluff Ark was held Saturday at 7 20 p m at Christ Protes ant Episcopal Church. Rev W D Smith read the burial service and the casket was taken to Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers from Winchester Rippon Front Royal and Front Royal Va attended along with many friends from a distance.
For sale at Savage's old stand, whiskey barrels offered to buyers. Text notes limited quantity and urgency, urging interested parties to act quickly before stock runs out.
For Virginia the forecast calls for fair skies and continued warmth tonight and on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to stay mild with light winds and pleasant evening into the night.
The fragment notes Hopkins and his niece Miss Fane Meera of Washington D C spending Sunday with Miss Demle whit eres ee. The readable text is sparse and idiosyncratic with names and places but no clear event or outcome.
A group of 32 officers from Fort Leavenworth arrive at Middletown and plan a field study of Civil War sites in Northern Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Gettysburg. The party includes 8 instructors 22 students and 2 Mexican Army officers. They will visit Winchester tomorrow and explore fields around the city for historical study.
Denver July 6 A Pennsylvania delegation member James Kerr of Clearfield declares he will fight State Chairman James Guffey of Pittsburgh at the Democratic national convention. Kerr’s stance signals possible shifts toward Bryan as delegates rally to his candidacy. Bryan’s early nomination seemed likely as key readers align with his bid.
A rumor circulated Saturday night that Mayor Baker faced complaints demanding Sunday bans on cigars selling, livery and automobile services, shoe shining, Sunday papers, and other trades. The Star found the mayor away and could not confirm the report, though whispers said even meat and ice deliveries might be halted on Sundays.
Wheat and hay insured against lightning in a Winchester Virginia notice. Details include threshing and baling in stacks and a barn at lowest rates. Hansbrough and Carter are listed as contacts. Ap-eod-1w.
The article describes Rev. Zed H. Copp, a juvenile court probation officer, proposing a theory that a bacillus causes a disease turning Black skin white. He believes inoculating colored persons with a serum may whiten the race. Copp cites three observed cases and notes weekly patient visits, with the continuation hinted on page 4.
Irene B Stevens a longtime resident of Winchester died at 68 years at her home 426 Braddock Street after a brief illness She had lived with the Miller family for many years and was known to many white residents Here The funeral from her house Wednesday at 4 pm will be followed by burial at the Orrick cemetery Rev L A Carter of John Methodist Church will officiate
Infant Frederick Williams died July 4 at 565 North Market Street after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Williams. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Reformed Church graveyard.
Readable fragments describe a gathering at Meeting House Hill with mentions of Sunday Sehoe Friday and Saturday night. The note lists numbers 47 and 18 and a time sequence 8 oe 6-1p-2t4, indicating event timing or schedules.
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