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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
1
James F. Vass of Plain Dealing Hanover county collapsed while shoveling earth into a friend's grave on Thursday. He had previously helped finish the grave and died from sudden hemorrhages described as heart rending. The funeral details continue on page 4.
At a special Common Council meeting the commission in charge of the John Kerr Public School annex project reported its final findings. Councilman Cooper participated as a member.
Frederick county Democratic executive committee meets June 12 1909 to set Aug 5 primary. Candidates for House of Delegates must file with a five member committee by July 3 1909 noon. if one name is filed the candidate is declared the nominee. The five member committee includes Shull Cather Baker Chiles. Rules of the state committee are adopted where applicable.
The city council approved first and second readings of an ordinance establishing annual sewer charges for different uses. Rates range from 2 to 5 dollars per year for waste water and multiple fixtures, with higher fees for hotels and certain manufacturers. Grease traps will be required on kitchen sinks, and many homes without water closets may opt to connect at 2 dollars per year.
In Boston on June 12 a missing man mystery surrounds Holland Pennett a young lawyer who vanished from the steamship Berlin near Naples Italy with his bride several theories arise including possible suicide or drowning observers doubt the self harm theory and await details from page 4 a separate report recalls a pitchers battle at Rosevoir Park where Brooks of Winchester no hits and Hertzler of Steelton yields one hit in a 4 to 1 Winchester victory
A mass meeting of Republicans in Frederick County Virginia on June 11 1909 endorses the Republican party its principles and candidates hails the Taft administration and supports leadership while calling for Gillespie as a gubernatorial candidate and reaffirming allegiance to the party.
Laughable comedy at the Empire features Barrett and Shepherd Co. in a seven star bill with new pictures and songs. Don’t miss the show tonight and follow the crowd for a fresh act at the Empire theater.
The Washington Sunday Star promotes placing evening orders with local newsdealers for tomorrow morning delivery. It markets itself as an ideal family newspaper and magazine source.
Prize money of five dollars for the highest score in duckpins and tenpins will be awarded on June 16. Best average over three games wins two tickets to Atlantic City. An exchange for work offers education from Eastern College in Front Royal Virginia. Also notes visitors Marshall Baldwin and John W Wissler visiting local residents.
A special grand jury in Frederick County Circuit Court found a true bill against Allen Ball, a black youth about 15, for attempted assault on Julia Clever, a white girl, on her father John Clever’s Marlboro farm. Ball was jailed with Deputy Wigginton handling custody as the girl testified before the grand jury.
The Friendship Cornet Band of this city is engaged to play at the Upperville horse and colt show next week. The final practice will be held at 8 o clock Monday night and all members must attend. The band departs Upperville early Tuesday morning for a three day engagement.
A Baltimore jury could not reach a verdict in the Downs embezzlement case. William F. Downs, a city hall clerk, faced charges of stealing city funds. The jury stood 11 for conviction and 1 for acquittal, and he was remanded to jail on bail. The judge discharged the jury and scheduled a retrial.
The Winchester city council paid 2460 dollars for the Braddock and Cork streets site once linked to George Washington. The George Washington Headquarters Commission asks for 500 more to cover unpaid bills and finish beautification, raising total to 3460. Council member Glaize questions unappropriated 150 dollars and the commission defends the expenditure.
A fragment from The Star discusses dating advice by White-Dr MacNicholl and a Philadelphia prize on the best husband. It cites two female winners debating whether the reformed rake or the man who has not sown wild oats makes a better spouse.
The article recalls the Hitch Hockenberry case as Ethel Hockenberry goes to Hagevatown police station seeking protection and guidance to learn a trade. Justice Hartie directs her to the House of Refuge for secure placement and support.
News from Stoudon State reports the Cunard liner Slavonia, departing New York with 110 cabin passengers and 300 steerage, stranded near Flores Island in the Azores. Passengers were rescued by nearby ships Prinzess Irene and Batavia, with no reported loss of life. The Slavonia, a 10606 gross ton twin screw vessel, built in 1896, is described as a near total wreck, under Captain A G Dunnin.
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