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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
1
The Star reports a Bluemont branch electrification and westward extension, while the Harrisonburg Times notes denials by President Finley and Senator Elkins of a Bluemont division sale. It suggests a possible deal to sell the road to Stephen B. Elkins and John R. McLean, with extension to Winchester.
All persons receive free admission tonight to Dixie to view an entirely new machine. An interesting entertainment is offered and children must be accompanied by their parents. No charge for admission.
About 225 regulars of the Third Regiment Field Artillery en route from Gettysburg to Berryville were encamped at Funktown Maryland last night. A heavy cannon overturned on a stump injuring three men, one with a fractured leg sent to Washington. Col. Charles G. Treet commands the battery. target practice planned at Luray after Shenandoah crossing.
A Baltimore party including Elé Strouse Sigmund Kann William C. Weiller and Jacob Hahn arrived by automobile to tour the valley, spending the night at Hotel Evans with a chauffeur. They promote painting and wallpaper styles from Hillyard and Lewis.
Sale of a tract of 10 acres from the Myers farm owned by Mrs. Mary Myers. The land is described as desirable and well suited for an orchard. The advertisement notes the sale will take place on Saturday and directs readers to see a separate ad for details.
Mr. James Kirkpatrick, among Winchester’s oldest residents, died at his home opposite the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church after about a month of illness. He was in his eighty eighth year.
The thirty fifth annual Episcopal Female Institute exercises closed at City Hall Auditorium in Winchester. A large crowd enjoyed a chorus, piano selections, and the play Maid To Order with diplomas awarded to Willie M Allison Jessie Su Dickson Marguerite Faulconer Vivian G Meade Mildred Miller Nina Thwaite. Gold medals were presented to Mildred P Miller Agnes P Smith Opal Miller Grace Kemp and Lillian W Ramsburg. Rev Draes Lacy gave the graduation address.
Mc Ilwee's Livery advertises prompt prompt service with good teams and easy vehicles at low prices. Traveling men receive special terms. Both phones listed, Fairfax lane. 19-1p-eed.
The talk ing picture show at the Auditorium presents the Twentieth Century Cake Walkers competing for a $2.50 gold prize offered by Manager Hable. Four couples will take part.
Mr. H. J. Ford of Middletown spent today in this city visiting local residents and taking in area sights.
The Republicans of Winchester met in the city hall police court room and elected delegates and alternates to attend the Republican State Convention in Newport News Virginia on June 29. M T Reed was named chairman and B Brooke Kern secretary with Bentley Kern presiding as city chairman.
Albert C. Brown, chairman of the Republican county committee, announces a mass convention in the courthouse hall this city at 1 o clock on Friday afternoon June 11. Seven delegates and seven alternates will be chosen to represent the county at the state convention in Newport News on July 28. County interest in politics is rising and the meeting is expected to draw a large crowd.
Rev. Arthur Fr. Slagle officiated two marriages at the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. Andrew Wallace Bowley wed Mary Frances Patton of Winchester, as the couple plan to live in Winchester. James A. White, son of Frederick County residents, married Bessie B. Hottel, one of twins, here this evening at the parsonage.
In the wholesale market corn was dull and losing. Oats were steady, rye firm, hay and straw steady to dull. Poultry steady, butter and eggs easier. Vegetables and green fruits steady. Mrs. C. W. McVicar of Newport News Virginia visits relatives in the city.
A jury in Hagerstown found George Gross, a Black man from White Post Virginia, guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Horace Holmes in Hagerstown. The verdict declared him sane at the time and sane now. Holmes resided in Clarke County Virginia.
The Bank of Clarke County Berryville earns State Bank Roll of Honor status with surplus and profits above capital. The Financier cites it as Clarke County's first ranked bank and Virginia's nineteenth among 240 state banks, reflecting strong management and depositor security.
Virginia railroads announce summer school and normal rate concessions but set a four cent per mile round trip fare for state teachers attending summer schools. Interstate routes to Charlottesville and other centers carry two cent round trips for non teachers, while Tennessee offers a flat three cent rate for all schools.
Virginia forecast calls for showers this afternoon and tonight with cloudy skies continuing through Saturday as a high pressure system moves in. Temperature trends not specified.
Miss Pearson of Middletown visits local residents and enjoys a day spent socializing with friends in the town.
A farmer notes that whitewash on outbuildings gates and fences adds appeal to the home and boosts sale potential. A simple method for whitewash is described with further details continued on page 65.
Mellwee of Gainesboro was arrested on a Cumberland Valley Railroad secret service warrant for stealing a pick from the toolhouse at the Pughtown turnpike crossing. He was fined five dollars and costs after a hearing before Justice Wilson. part of the stolen item was recovered at his home. He said he found the pick on his wagon after unloading railroad ties.
Miss Virginia C. Grim of Clarke county is visiting Misses Florence and Louise Henning on North Brad dock street.
Confederate memorial exercises in Harrisonburg organized by the Memorial Association drew a large crowd despite rain. Hon. R. E. of Winchester delivered the address and 22 Confederate veterans received crosses of honor. Mr Byrd spoke highly of the brave soldiers.
West Virginia Legislator Hon and Mrs James Carskadon of Keyser arrived in a 1909 Franklin car with Mrs Elizabeth Brengie of Maryland as guests of Miss Nancy ton. Carskadon is a West Virginia Legislature member tied to major state business interests.
The United States Naval Academy at Annapolis announced the complete merit standings for the midshipmen to receive their diplomas from Admiral George Dewey. The class of 175 includes Virginia graduates and notable figures such as Julian Hatcher of Front Royal, a member of the academy’s ten star men with an average of 683.07, and Richard E. Byrd of Winchester who advanced from fourth class to third class this year. Byrd’s mother attended finals at the academy this week.
Striking street car workers report gains on most points but demand higher pay. Officials say city surface traffic tie-up will likely end tonight. Also mentions John S. Solenberger & Co. as noted in the piece.
United Brethren hold Sunday worship with Communion at Mount Olive at 11 a.m. Rev. N. F. A. Cupp preaches at Mount Pleasant at 3 p.m. The notice sets the service times and locations for the day.
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