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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
1
Reports from the Democratic National Convention begin outlining labor and tariff revision planks. Committees on credentials and platform work through the night. Henry D. Grayton is named Democratic chairman. Bryan’s nomination appears likely with Ollie James as a potential vice president.
The new Methodist Episcopal Church South near Whhitacre Virginia is nearly complete and will be dedicated August 2, announced at the last Sunday meeting. A separate note reports James Hart lost a purse containing $2 between his home and Reynolds Store, with a reward for its return. J Gardner started his threshing machine this week.
Sessions at Stewart Street Rink scheduled this week include Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoon and night plus nightly sessions throughout the week with multiple daily blocks indicated.
About 30 barrels offered for sale. Barrels suitable for whiskey or vinegar. Call for details and availability at the Savage's old stand location.
Rome sanctioned the bishop’s request to remain in charge of the Richmond diocese after withdrawing his resignation. The bishop said he will continue efforts to promote the welfare of those he serves, noting 38 years of labor in the diocese.
The Richmond Times Dispatch ran a good photograph yesterday showing Congressman H. D. Flood with Mrs. Swanson wife of Virginia’s governor. Mr Mood was en route to Denver for the Democratic National Convention.
T. S. Marshall will be at Sager's Livery Friday and Saturday July 10 and 11 to buy good driving and work horses and mules. Good prices paid. Sager's Livery, St. Louis District.
A fragment mentions Winchester Tea Company and Cheon Tea with unclear additional context. No identifiable events or dates are readable to form a full summary.
One man dies and another is seriously injured when a Pennsylvania Railroad train collides with an automobile near Ridgeway. Harry Smith of Warren is dead after being thrown from the car, while John Curry of Ridgeway is badly hurt. The car was a complete wreck. In a separate incident at National Tube Works in McKeesport, three workers were badly injured in an explosion, with names John Pishko John Kish and 3B Keller among the injured. the cause remains undetermined.
Miss Lucille Faulkner hosted a morning euchre party at her North Braddock street home honoring Miss Mary Bird Larrick of Middle town Virginia and Miss Helen Blake of destressrs who are guests of Miss Nan Maynard. First prize went to Miss Larrick and the pooby prize to Miss Belle Faulkner. Lunch was served after games.
Daniel Nelson alias Charles Webster a colored man from the bounty area hired a bicycle from B L Parker of East Piccadilly street claiming business in Kernstown. Parker learned he headed toward Martinsburg then to Hagerstown where he was arrested last night. Police plan to arrange return to Virginia if papers are issued.
A survey party from Pennsylvania and Ohio is checking a proposed gas line route near Whitacre. On Tuesday a man named Johnson visited landowners on behalf of W Raymond Cross to obtain right of way. Payment of 59 edged appears tied to securing the necessary papers amid difficulties in the process.
In Denver the credentials committee rejected seating the contested Pennsyl vania delegates by 30 to 14. Murphy delegates from New York and Sullivan delegates from Illinois were seated unanimously. Johnson delegates from Ninth Ohio were seated 24 to 22, with the national committee sustained in Ninth Ohio and Third Pennsylvania contests. An Idaho delegation was seated 26 to 20, while Clayton from District of Columbia got four votes and Davis from the same district two. In Hot Springs a Republican subcommittee forecast Hitchcock as chairman with McKinley of Illinois slated for treasurer.
George Marple, a young married man, was discharged by Justice Wilson in police court after being arrested yesterday on a charge of attempting to assault the 11 year old daughter of Mrs Ellen Ritter of North Kent street. The testimony from Mrs Ritter and her daughter was conflicting and showed no case against Marple. Beeman had denied all charges. It was stated the girl's mother threatened to whip her if she did not make a statement.
Shepherdstown W Va arrived at noon and opened at 3 30 pm this afternoon at Reservoir Park against the Winchester Giants in front of a good crowd. Prof Page Andrews formerly of Shenandoah Valley Academy is pitching. he once played for Winchester. About 500 tickets have been sold for Friday’s Hagerstown visit. a big crowd is expected. Winchester heads to Hagerstown Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Andres returned yesterday afternoon from Winchester where they had been visiting friends for several days. Harrisonburg Times notes Wheat and hay insured against lightning threshing and stacking in barn at lowest rates. Call Hansbrough and Carter Winchester Va.
Mr Carter head of the finance committee praised Treasurer Kinzel and Commissioner Correll at the Winchester Common Council for sound finances. June receipts were 20696.01 with disbursements 10993.52 leaving 9702.49 on July 1. Delinquent taxes are few, licenses totaled 431.10, and no graft was found as the council discussed the pumping station and police fines.
The Winchester Giants host Shepherdstown at Reservoir Park this afternoon in a competitive game and will face West Virginians tomorrow. Shepherdstown fields a strong squad, and nearby Winchester expects a tough challenge with no easy win.
Mrs. Millicents Bell widow of Joseph Bell of South Main street fell while closing a door at her home. She slid backward down stairs suffering bruises shock and a suspected hip fracture. Dr Latane attends the injured lady.
A fragment notes Market Street rink offering the finest and coolest skate experience with emphasis on exciting turns and a lively crowd, promising a standout urban skating venue.
Gerrardstown and Berkeley areas hold a Sunday gathering led by Rev. We D. the secretary and Rev. William F. Locks to discuss organizing a United Christian association across the tian and ardstown districts. The plan aims to form a district wide structure in the preval here on the US association for the tian and ardstown districts.
Mr Trevalis Clarke and Martha V Shanholtz were married today at the parsonage of the United Church by Rev Br Ge Hammond officiating. Also attending were Jesse Shanholtz and other relatives from the area. The couple resides in nearby Ty.
Mr W Lee Fisher departs today from Gaye Sheetz’s shop for his annual vacation. Fresh Sartle’s Coffee 260 and Winchester Tea Co are noted in the text as part of the readable fragments.
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