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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

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Towns end Burwell Thrown And Hurt

Towns end Burwell owner of Carter Hall and Clarke county figure is recovering after a runaway horse threw him from his cart near Millwood between Millwood and Berryville. Reins snagged under the horse tail spooked the animal. Burwell was unconscious for an hour or two, now improving with cuts and bruises. A nearby motorist narrowly avoided a collision as the horse plowed past an automobile driven by Mrs Mullikin and Miss Mary Carter Randolph.

The Millwood Townsend Burwell Berryville Burwell

Witt Honor Memory Of Jefferson Davis

At its last meeting Tur ner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans adopted a resolution to observe the 100th birth anniversary of Jefferson Davis per Virginia governor proclamation. An observance is planned June sixth in the camp room with a procession from Stonewall Cemetery. Comrade Tom Cartmell ordered the arrangement and announced R Gray Williams will deliver the address.

Turner Ashby Jefferson Davis Virginia Stonewall Cemetery Thomas K. Cartmell R. Gray Williams Cartmell Daughters of the Confederacy

Quarryman Hurt as Cable Strikes Forehead in West Virginia Quarry

June 4 report from Bunker Hill Wy Va says John A. Speck of J. E. Baker Lime Co was struck on the head by a flying cable near a rock truck at the quarry and suffered a deep forehead gash. A horse tied at the church broke loose when startled by an automobile but sustained no injury.

Bunker Hill Wy Va John A. Speck J. E. Baker Lime Company Robert Miller

Star to Collect Friday for Staff Holiday

The Star announces Friday collections from subscribers and advertisers to grant staff a holiday on the 6th. Collectors will call tomorrow to obtain cooperation from patrons.

Star Collectors

The Ethics of the Skating Rink Recalled in The Winchester Times

A reprint recalls an 22 year old article about skating as a modern epidemic. It mocks roller rinks as demoralizing but notes their social mix, the lack of social rules, and the rink’s Professor guiding crowds with knee breeches and showy display.

Winchester Times the Star

Memorial Day Observances Planned at Stonewall Cemetery

The Gen Turner Ashby Camp and Confederate Veterans announce Memorial Day events in Winchester on June 6. Parade forms at City Hall and proceeds via Market and Main to Stonewall Cemetery for ceremonies led by Commander G W Kurtz with Hon. Henry St George Tucker as orator and prayers by Rev George T Tyler.

Turner Ashby Stonewall Cemetery Hall Market Street Piccadilly Shenandoah Valley Academy Bywaters Marshal Thomass Chamblin and Aids Alfred Ferguson Daniel Anderson Berryville Cornet G. W. Kurtz J. E. B. Stuart John W. Rowan Myers-Riddleberger William Richardson Shenandoah Rosser-Gibbons Neff-Rice Hugh McGuire Kurtz Henry St. George Tucker Norfolk, Va

Mrs Lula Curl Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Lula Curl wife of plasterer Carmillus B Curl died at 1 PM at her South Main Street home after a long illness of consumption. She is survived by her husband father J T Henry and sister Miss Minnie Henry all of Winchester. Funeral arrangements had not been set.

Lula Curl Camillus B. Curl Winchester Main Street

Commencement at Epis copal Female Institute of Winchester

The thirty four year old Episcopal Female Institute in Winchester closes with a commencement tonight. Graduates will receive diplomas and gold medals. the morning program featured music readings and a drill by the Physical Culture Club. graduates include Miss Mary Armstead Miss Mary Meredith Marshall Miss Margaret Purcell Miss Janet Temple Varn.

Episclopal Female Institute of Winchester Valley of Virginia Frederick E. F.I. Colerg University and College Mary Meredith Marshall Margaret’ Purcell Janet Temple Varn Lillian Love Ramsburg

Monkey At Market St Rink Delights Patrons

Patrons at Market Street Rink are amused by a small tame monkey kept in a large cage at the venue. The display draws laughs and curious observers as the unusual resident interacts with visitors.

Rink Market St. Rink Market, St. Rink Lpit

Saftah Zone Regular Meeting Announcement

Saftah Zone calls a regular meeting for Friday evening at o clock. The notice provides no agenda details and lists no location or participants.

Saftah Zone Spit

City Council Names for First and Second Ward

Recorder M. Lour Capper lists Council members for the First Ward J H Barnett Dr J F Ward John I Sloat and for the Second Ward A T Jones C L Robinson Dr P W Boyd Sr joining the city administration slate.

City Council First Ward J. H. Barnett J. F. Ward John I. Sloat Second Ward A. T. Jones C. L. Robinson P. W. Boyd, Sr

Marshall to buy horses at Sager's livery Saturday

S. S. Marshall will visit Sager's livery on Saturday June 6 to buy horses. The event is set for the afternoon from 1 to 8 p.m. and invites local buyers and vendors to attend.

T. S. Marshall Sager

Piano Lessons At Fort Loudoun Seminary

Miss Llewellyn Baker offers piano lessons at Fort Loudoun Seminary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays starting September 10, with terms and address available at Stephens City.

Llewellyn Baker Fort Loudoun Seminary Stephens City

Weather Report for Virginia Tonight and Friday

Showers tonight in Virginia followed by Friday partly cloudy skies. Temperatures rise into a warmer range with improving conditions.

Virginia

Market St rink offers longest and best skates in state

Market Street Rink proclaims itself as housing the longest and best skates in the state. It is built in the same shape as major city rinks and runs three sessions daily with admission set at ten cents for ladies and fifteen cents for men.

Market St

Verdict corrects large award in Clarke County suit

The Star reports defense counsel for Boyce Implement Company dispute the Griffith & Boyd claim. They state the jury verdict found for the defendant on the issues and that the final judgment totals about $61 after credits and offsets, not $8 000 as previously stated.

The Star Messrs. Harrison and Lewis Boyce Implement Company Clarke County Griffith & Boyd, Company

Jenkins and Lanham Wed in Quiet Winchester Ceremony

Mr George W Jenkins a prominent local businessman and Miss Mabel Gertrude Lanham daughter of Mrs Mary E Lanham North Kent Street were quietly married last evening by Rev D H Kern at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South The ceremony drew only intimate friends and the couple will live at South Main Street

George W. Jenkins Mabel Gertrude Lanham Mary E. Lanham North Kent Street D. H. Kern Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Jenkins Tate George EB. Jenkins Winchester South Main Street

Palace Showcase Reflects Grief and Youth Troubles

A brief theatre note hints at a somber program tonight featuring a "motherless boy" theme and a focus on loss within a home setting at the Palace. The fragment suggests a dramatic piece examining guilt and loneliness in a family context.

Winchester Overpowers Hagerstown 6 2 at Reservoir Park

Winchester defeated Hagerstown 6 to 2 as Sheepy Johnson starred in the box. Baker hit a home run with Johnson on first and Simpson delivered behind the plate. D McDonald, Cy McDonald’s brother, contributed in left field. Hagerstown was scoreless until the seventh inning. Umpire Anderson timed the game at about one hour with 3 Hagerstown baserunners left on. Belair scheduled for three games beginning today, Winchester to Hagerstown tomorrow.

Johnson Winchester Hagerstown Reservoir Park Russell Baker Simpson D. McDonald McDonald Harnedee Town Wirichester Mabry Hanks Sellman Anderson Hagerstown Boys Hagerstown Herald Belair

El Rey Sisters Present Merry Widow at Market St Rink

The El Rey Sisters perform a new act titled the Merry Widow and Matinee Girl at Market Street Rink this Friday and Saturday, June 6. The siblings promise catchy tunes and lively stagecraft for audiences.

el Rey Sisters Merry Widow el Rey Market St. Rink

Winchester Plans Push to Improve Rail Service

The mayor forms two committees to press the State Corporation Commission and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for better passenger and freight service. Senate member Robert Ward and businessmen meet in Winchester to oppose discriminatory through traffic and freight rates.

Corporation Commission Andy Ss L.sinder Preatime Winchester State Corporation Commission Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Robert M. Ward Messrs Lewis F. Cooper Wer McGuire S. H. Hansbrough A. M. Bakker C. A. Heller W. C. Gratchen F. $.Hunt L. Cappers H. F Byrd R. HE. Byrd Richmond James Bb. Russell Harry Jack Baker We Nanner

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Harry St. George Tucker Main Cork Market George T. Tyler Winchester Disttrict Methodist Episcopal Church Mrs. Curl Fas Mary Armstead West Virginia Mary E. Hardesty Citizens’ Ticket Stewart Ell M. Lour Capper Mr. Jenkins Miss Lanham Baltimore SUN Winchester and Weg
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