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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
1
The Shawnee Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men plans a major week of festivities in Winchester with a large troop presence and a sham battle. National tribes have been invited, and local fund canvassing aims to cover expenses and fund a future civic memorial in the city.
To settle the championship dispute for fastest skaters, LC Lowery and J E Ritter will skate on Monday Wednesday and Friday next week at Winchester Mutual Skating Rink. Ladies free. Gentlemen ten cents or in attendance.
Mrs Catherine Ann Bowman wife of Joseph C Bowman a Harrisonburg business figure and mother of William F Hottel of Albemarle County died after a long illness at Harrisonburg. Born August 19 1852 she leaves husband five children and two sisters. Funeral services to be conducted by Rev J W Duffey at the local Methodist Church tomorrow.
A Winchester plasterer George Herbert Anderson died at 28 after a long diabetes illness. Survived by his father John C. Anderson stepmother, widow Clara E. Braithwaite, a sister Mrs Frank Stump, half brother Otto Anderson, and half sister Ruth Anderson. He was a Friendship Fire Company member. funeral Wednesday at 10 from his home, Rev. George S. Bowers officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The Meade Memorial Church ladies will host a strawberry and ice cream festival at the parish house on Wednesday June 3. Doors open at 5 o clock and the public is invited.
City leaders and businessmen in Winchester gather to oppose a State Corporation Commission order requiring two daily through cars from Lexington to Alexandria. A 15 member committee, including Senator Ward and Speaker Byrd, is formed to present Winchester’s case to the commission.
The Presbyterian Church service for Fort Loudoun Seminary graduates was led by Rev Dr Henry M White of Kernstown with the seminary women faculty and students in attendance. Music featured Prof George Shepard and organist Miss Ellen Boyd. Recitals proceed at the Auditorium tonight and tomorrow with diplomas to be presented by Rev Dr J H Lacy.
Messages from Winchester report that Company G First Regiment District of Columbia National Guard, on a May 28 practice march from Washington, broke camp at Harpers Ferry this morning and will reach the city around 7 PM. Captain Bean commands the militiamen who will camp on the Winchester fair grounds Tuesday and Wednesday and receive a cordial welcome from residents.
In Berryville Virginia on June 1 the Circuit Court concluded the $3,000 case of Griffit, Turner & Company against Boyce Implement Company. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were represented by A Moore and Marshall McCormick. William T Lewis served as counsel for the defendants.
The State Board of Education locates the Seventh District Agricultural and Normal Training School at Middletown under the Gravatt amendment with a $2 500 annual appropriation. The plan seeks to establish a United States Experimental Station in each district and suggests Middletown may also host the State Normal School. Frederick County's diverse soils and fruit production bolster Middletown’s selection for the agricultural school and related training facilities.
Mrs Emma Ford died yesterday afternoon in Martinsburg West Virginia from nervous prostration at age 54. She was wife of Jonas C Ford daughter of the late James P Knight of the city. She leaves a husband three brothers Joseph M Acquilla Knight of Winchester Simon H Knight of Charles Town three sisters Alcinda Dyke of Mount Williams Louste Dunn and Lula Bigelow both of Washington and one son James W Ford of Martinsburg. Funeral will be at 10 o'clock tomorrow with interment in Melbourne Cemetery.
The Market Street skating rink advertises the longest and best skate in the state. Built in the same shape as major city rinks, it offers three daily sessions with skates and admission priced at ten cents for ladies and fifteen cents for men.
Jewelry at auction announced by D F Hinkins at 128 North Main Street with sale planned for June 4. Attend to bid on assorted pieces including rings and bracelets. Auction publicity urges community participation and notes sale location and date.
A late night blaze in Slaneville destroyed Chapman’s planing mill and extensive timber and milling gear. A three story store, mill, and outbuildings burned as residents, including Sheriff Milleson and Dr. Eldredge, fought the flames with buckets. Losses center on lumber, a stationary engine, a flouring mill setup, and wool stock. origin remains undetermined.
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