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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
The Chambersburg squad lost nine to nothing to the Winchester Giants at Reservoir Park. Johns pitched creditably against strong hitting while Father Shiner fanned the side in one inning. Key moments included Edward Duggan driving in runs and Percy Dalton's long hit. the game featured a raucous scoring spree and a later showdown with Hanover. The two sides meet again tomorrow with Hanover visiting.
News service dispatch reports Eastern trunk line leaders meeting in New York on July 17 refused to raise freight rates citing potential business disturbance and election impact. Harriman opposed by fellow interests. Erie vice president Underwood argued for funds. Conference decided to avoid rate hikes before the upcoming election. Two fires also reported: Elk Tanning Co. plant in Everett Pennsylvania leveled with $350,900 loss and a Bell Telephone complex in Erie, Pennsylvania sustaining $12,000 damage with occupants narrowly escaping.
Local skating item notes performance at Market Street Rink highlighting skater events and public interest. No further details available.
Farmers and truck gardeners face crop damage from a prolonged drought across the Shenandoah Valley. Gardens suffer from sun and lack of rain. corn and other crops are harmed. The U S Weather Bureau predicts rain tomorrow.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary presents a term catalog praised by a friend as a thing of beauty. It features eleven specialists, strong climate and social conditions, high patronage, liberal improvements, and the aim to become an ideal school, signaling a great and deserved success.
Mr LeRoy Evans manager of the Chambersburg Pa ball team playing here today is a member of the Chambersburg Avenue of Eagles Evans met many of the local Eagles in the event
Winchester Tea Co offers fresh mixed Cheon Tea priced at 60 cents per pound. The advert highlights a simple consumer deal from a local tea supplier.
Dr Samuel K Cox celebrated his 85th birthday at home in Harrisonburg. Born July 16 1823 in Baltimore he has served 63 years in the ministry and rarely missed a Conference meeting until last March due to grippe. Former Braddock Street Church pastor, he remains a respected figure in religious education and local life with many warm friends.
Commissioner Koiner of the Department of Agriculture is organizing a series of farmers institutes in various parts of Virginia starting late summer. The Lee County Fair Association dedicates its final day to an institute led by Mr. Koiner. The State Farmers Institute will meet in Richmond August 4 5 and 6 with officials and State Board of Agriculture on the program. He said the event will be educational and urged all farmers to attend.
Greenspring hosts a yard party scheduled for Saturday night. The invitation notes July 25 and mentions a guest list with names including JAN. The event aims for casual social gathering with neighbors and friends.
The first annual Sunday school institute of Winchester district, Methodist Episcopal Church South, met at Strasburg church. About a dozen delegates discussed practical Sunday school questions over three sessions with opening and closing sermons by Rev. W. F. Locke and Rev. W. M. Stevens. The temporary organization became permanent with officers elected.
Winchester sent a large turnout to the annual Reformed Church reunion at Pen Mar. Rev Dr J A Hoffheins presided over exercises in the tabernacle with Rev Dr B B Royer delivering the only fixed address on The Reformed Church a Reforming Church. A sacred concert by the Braddock Heights Band followed and an All College Hour reunion of college graduates and students capped the day.
Miss Nora Phillips returns home to lead racing events at the New Rink tonight. A personal note says the event is open for men only with prizes to be claimed after an extended visit to relatives. Two weekly skate tickets available.
Charles W. Hamilton assistant district attorney of Allegheny County shot himself at his home in Pittsburgh. Ill for months, he feared hospital admission and his mind reportedly unbalanced by worry. He was a bright, well regarded man with a happy home life leaving a widow and one child.
A Virginia Corporation Commission charter grants formation of the Shenandoah Valley Realty Company with H. F. Byrd as president F. M. Hardesty as vice president and general manager and Jas. P. Reardon as secretary and treasurer. The office at 44 Rouss avenue in Winchester is leased and being prepared. The firm plans extensive real estate operations prioritizing apple ore lands and expects to expand beyond Frederick county.
Mrs. Carroll Carver of South Market street received a wireless message from her cousin Henry W. McVicar of Mexico City en route to Winchester for vacation. The Morro Castle sent the message off Elizabeth City, followed Vera Cruz departure on July 9, Havana on the 14th, and arrival in New York today.
Plans for a four team league include Hagerstown Winchester Frederick and Hanover. Hanover hesitates to continue play while a meeting to discuss the project was postponed due to Hanover’s attitude. Frederick notes the league organization has progressed since opening of baseball matters in nearby towns.
Superintendent and Mr M M Lynch entertained Winchester summer normal faculty at South Washington street residence last evening. The event featured instrumental and vocal music and dainty refreshments as teachers enjoyed a pleasant time with Mr and Mrs Lynch.
Mr Orra E Monette of Cohnthe bus Ohio is in Winchester gathering data on his family. His forefather lived in Western Frederick County and Hampshire County, now in West Kibet. He was a pleasant visitor to The Star office this morning.
Mrs W Stuart and daughter Miss Bryan Stuart visited Greenway and were hosted by Dr Charlie Von Witt. Miss Stuart, a Star county correspondent, gave staff a bouquet and fruit, which were warmly received.
Virginia forecast calls for fair conditions and a cooler night with increasing unsettled weather. Saturday expects showers across the region with possible gusty winds and localized rain chances. continuous monitoring advised for outdoor plans and travel.
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