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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1908

Page

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Shiner Stars as Winchester Tops Belair in Nine Inning Game

Winchester defeated Belair 7 to 1 at Reservoire Park in a three game series opener. Shiner pitched well for Winchester with 5 strikeouts and Dugan hit a game high home run. Belair showed late life but could not overcome a slow start and 11 Winchester hits.

Bellairians Belair Reserviore Park Winchester Boys Sandy’s Boys Winchester Dalton Mabry D. McDonald Sandy Duggan Baker Bill Kay Shiner Brown McDonald Frame Curly Brown Banthran Slate Jordan Kelley Jackie John McDonald Huggan Benson Palls Ardpire Ander

Jones and Jolliffe's Rest Stop Advert

An 19th century style notice invites travelers to Jones and Jolliffe's on June 6 offering a large empty room for rest and water and another room filled with bargains. It promises customers that they will buy and save money.

Jones and Jolliffe’s

Friendship Fire Company honors racing reel team portrait

A large arid hand photo of Martins reel team won the reel race at Martins and drew praise from Commonwealth Attorney James P. Reardon. He lauded the team’s record and purses won, while listing the members and runners pictured. The meeting, led by Lieut. Ww. M. Sumption, approved action to boost town participation in tomorrow’s June exercises, with Fritz Luenberger named to recruit members.

Friendship Fire Company Martins Edward Jones Raymond Forney Arthur Ritter Fred. Forney James Rehill Ward Carper Rodger ~ Jones Clifton Grimm Marcellus Anderson Robert Jones Harry Knight Nathan Hottel Eff@die Rainsberger George Trenary William Perry William Copenhaver Marion Anderson Hose Winder John Collins H. B. Grimm Ww. M. Sumption Fritz Luenberger

Robert Page to Wed Miss Hamilton in Oakmead Presbyterian

Dr and Mrs Jamise Melancthon Hamilton announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Helem White Hamilton to Mr Robert Powell Page Jr The ceremony will be Wednesday evening June 17 at 8 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church of Oakmead Pa Mr Page is nephew of Mr Peters Mayo and a receiver of the Clarke county branch of the Virginia Page family.

Jamise Melancthon Hamilton Helem White Hamilton Robert Powell Page, Jr Presbyterian Church Oakmead Page Peters Mayo Clarke County Virginia

School Officials Examine Site for Agricultural School in Middletown

State Superintendent J D Egegteston School Examiner Charles G Maphis County Superintendent M I M Lynch and Architect C H Robinson with District School Trustee B O Larrick Hon C H Heatter and other southern Frederick citizens toured Middletown on Tuesday reviewing several sites for the proposed agricultural school Land will be purchased and ground broken soon

Middletown Charles G. Maphis M.im. Lynch C. H. Robinson B. O. Larrick C. H. Heater State Board of Agriculture Frederick

El Rey Sisters Tonight at Market Street Rink

The El Rey Sisters perform tonight and all day June 6 at Market Street Rink. Admission is 10 cents and skates are 10 cents.

el Rey Sisters Market St

Marshall to Buy Horses at Sager's Livery Saturday

Marshall will be at Sager's livery on Saturday June 6 to buy horses. Local residents expect several potential buyers to attend.

Me ‘ Marshall Sager

Lyttlefield Chosen as Master for Virginia West Virginia Debt Suit

Former Congressman Charles E. Littlefield of Maine named by the United States Supreme Court as master to take testimony in the Virginia West Virginia debt case. He will report on Virginia debt on 1861, territorial popluation, expenditures in West Virginia, allocable Virginia costs, and funds received by West Virginia from Virginia. The court will decide on interest, costs, and further directions after the master’s report.

Charles E. Littlefield Maine United States Supreme Court West Virginia Territory of Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth Government of

Livestock Judge Appointed for Winchester Fair

At a Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society meeting Prof W J Quick of Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Va was named livestock judge for the Winchester fair this fall. Quick is a noted breeder and the fair preparations suggest an outstanding exhibition ahead.

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society W. J. Quick Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Winchester Quick

Gardner Wins Contract for John Kerr Public School Annex

The building commission awarded the construction of the John Kerr Public School annex to James L. Gardner as the successful bidder. Completion is set for September 1900 or the next term, with bids from five other firms not disclosed.

Building Commission John Kerr Public School James L. Gardner Gardner E. H. Diffenderfer Henry Deahl Glaize & Bro Ready & _Johnson Winchester Mankin Construction Co Richmond Handley Library L. F. Cooper Pens Rosenberger W. H. Smith Ss. H. Hansbrough G. G. Baker T. K. Cromer

Merchants Plan Early Closing This Summer

A listing of merchants to close at 6 o clock each weekday evening from June 8 to September 15 to grant employees rest. Names include Gray & Sheetz Horsey & Atwell Russell & Green Henry Baetjer & Co A. Heller & Co A. H. Miller Robinson Brothers T. T. Wall Bell Brothers Grove Brothers Henry S. Baker. From July 1 to September 1 8. H. Hable will close at 7 p m each evening except Saturday.

Gray & Sheetz Horsey & Atwell Russell & Green Henry Baetjer & Co. Co A. Heller & Co A. H. Miller Robinson Brothers Bell Brothers Feinders Grove Brothers Henry S. Baker H. Hable

Citizens' Ticket for Maynor Stewarts Running Team

The Citizens' Ticket presents Maynor Stewart as leading candidate with M Lohr Capper as Recorder. City Council selections list J H Barnett, Dr J F Ward, John I Sloat for First Ward and A T Jones C L Robinson Dr Pr W Boyd Sr for Second Ward.

M. Lohr Capper First Ward J. H. Barnett J.F. Ward John I. Sloat Second Ward A. T. Jones C. L. Robinson PR. W. Boyd, Sr

Mary Widow Waltz and new music at Market Street Rink

Rev J W H Beale will preach at Greenwey Church on June 7 at 3 pm. Mrs W H Clarke and her son, who spent winter in Baltimore, stay for the summer with Mr and Mrs J B Beverley at their home.

Mary Market St. Rink el Rey Sisters J. W.H., Beale Greenwey Church

Market St Rink Offers Longest Best Skate In State

The Market Street rink advertises the longest and best skating in the state. It is built in the shape of major city rinks and operates three sessions daily. Skates and admission cost ten cents for ladies and fifteen cents for men.

Big City

Walter Douglas Jr Marries Miss Elsey Hewson in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Bulletin reports the wedding of Walter de C. Douglas Jr. to Miss Elsey Hewson at St Stephen's Church attended by family and friends. The ceremony featured a lace trimmed white satin gown, maid of honor Katharine Clabaugh, bridesmaids in white chiffon, and a formal breakfast at 2120 Spruce Street.

Philadelphia Walter Douglas William McP.fuller St. Stephen's Churess Elsex Hewson Addiwell Hewson Spruce Street Walter 4 de C. Douglas Lohengrin Katharine Clabaugh Washington Elsie Griffiths Helen M. Park Mary H. Perkins J. Barlston Thropp Earliston Joseph Parker Norris J. Howard Rhoades Herbert Hart Boyd Thomas K. Smith William Hewson J. Clifford Rosengarten Carl _B- Grammer John B. Ewell

Charley Rouss Fire Co meets tonight for 8 o'clock

Notice to firemen announces a regular meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Co this evening at 8. Those seeking uniforms for the 6th may obtain them at the engine house. Captain H. C. Stpoufeprdpr and Secretary J. H. Seal Jr. are listed.

Charley Rouss Fire Co H. C

Dinah Back Home As Former Local Leader Arrives

Dinah is home as William Conner of Cumberland Maryland, a native of the city and former Winchester Gas Company worker, was known by the boys as Dinah and long led the Friendship Band. Notice: Friendship Fire Co No 1 members to meet June 6 at 9 30 in full uniform.

William Conner Cumberland, Md Conner Winchester Gas Company Dinah Old Friendship Band Friendship Fire Co., No. 1 Winchester Episcopal Female Institute Frederick Clarke Jettson Uit Uates Thercises William Co Ee Igs Mary Armstead Lippitt Rippon Jefferson County W. Va Mary Meredith Marshall Mary Purcell Albemarle County Janet Temple Varn King and Queen County Lillian Love Ramsburg Mary Hardesty Frederick County Misa _ Armstead Lippitt Mildred P. Miller Stephens City Mary W. Bowly

Automobiles for Sale or Hire at Huntsberry's Store

Automobile listings appear for sale or hire at Huntsberry's store with two phone numbers listed. The brief ad notes catalog details and contact options for buyers seeking cars and related services.

Huntsberry’s

Moving Pictures Tonight at the Auditorium

The New York Moving Picture Company presents new films at the Auditorium tonight and tomorrow with a matinee tomorrow at 2 20 in the afternoon. The program includes a variety of features for evening and matinee audiences.

Moving Pictures The New York Moving Picture Company

Mrs Humphries Returns from Visit in Hampton Hope Va

Mrs C G Humphries returned from a visit at the home of Dr and Mrs J Wilton Hope in Hampton Virginia.

C. G. Humphries Mrs. J. Wilton Hope Hampton,’ Va

Opes opens tonight at 148 Main with finest Winchester cinema

Open tonight at 7 o clock at 148 Main Street the theater boasts new fireproof fittings and an underwriters model picture machine. Miss Ada Harford sings illustrated songs and Ada Th. cher plays piano. The Big Dream opens June 6 at 8 am and runs all day admission 5c.

Main St Winchester Keith Phila New York Ada Harford Ada Th.cher

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Maryland Homerun Robert Page Miss Hamilton Lyttlefield Prof. Quick MR. Gardner Citizens’ Ticket Maynor Stewart Bulls DR. Fuller Ellen Henson CME E. PR Episcop Female Institute City Hall Bessie Sartelle Amy C. Spurrier Freida Rosenmeyer Bijou
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