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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1906

Page

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Mr Hansbrough Addresses Virginia Bankers Convention

The annual convention of the Virginia Bankers Association meets at Old Point Comfort. Mr Hansbrough delivers the president's address, praising hospitality, noting finances, and lauding secretary No P Gatling for boosting membership as the gathering proceeds. Continued on page 3.

Old Point Oach Lau Association Bear J Norfolk Portsmouth Berkeley Newport News Hampton Phoebus Virginia Old Commonwealth No P. Gatling Virginia’ Bank

Mrs Kane Dead at Washington Age 75 Funeral and Survivors Listed

Mrs Kane aged 75 died at Washington on June 10. Her remains were brought to Harpers Ferry and buried in St Peter's Cemetery after services at St Peter's Catholic Church. She was widow of the late Maurice Keene of Charlestown and survived by three sons and four daughters. Additional notes mention local residents visiting and returning from schools and events in nearby towns.

Harpers Ferry St. Peter's Cathlic St. Peter’s Catholic Church Mau Irice Keene Charlestown W. Va William N. Kain Clarke County Thos A. Kain Pittsburg M. B. Kain North Dakota Thos. J. Fenton Mary J H. Chew Texas Geo. B. Stuart Agnes J. Kain Washington Kain Valley James Galloway Ashland Mayo Cabell Big Stone Gap A. Moore, Jr J. W. Dood Mannington Upperville Elijah Trouthand Richmond Richmond College Bud Coleman

County Man Weds in Stephens City

Valley Local reports the county man and Bertha Owens of Reliance wed at 4 p.m. in the U B parsonage by Rev. E. A. Staunton. Also notes Genesee Tribe officers elected and illness of C. C. Roland, with various community updates.

Stephens City M. Sbuckley Sachem BE. A. Staunton Sagamore Edgar Lineburg Floyd Cadwallader J. M. Lock, Jr H. A. Funk J. M. Steele Walter, Nicklin and Hordesty Winchester

Flames Destroy A Valuable Barn

Bayard Warren County report states Mr J M Pierces barn on his farm burned at 12 o'clock Tuesday. The fire started in the rear hay mow and quickly got beyond help. Loss about 1500 dollars includes two hundred barrels of corn and best machinery along with hay.

The Star Bayard Warren County J. M. Pierce

Eagles Banquet Tonight Promises Pleasant Time

Winchester Aerie No. 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a hall banquet this evening with about 90 members. The group recently deposited 400 dollars in a savings bank and hopes to soon negotiate for a building site to construct a suitable home.

Winchester Aerie Order of Eagles Aerie Eagles

Miss Lena Painter and Frank Carper wed at bride’s home

The marriage of Frank Carper of White Post to Lena Painter of near Bayard was solemnized at the bride’s home Wednesday evening at 8:30. Lena is the second daughter of Ambherst Painter and is well liked. Frank is the son of Stewart Carper of White Post and is popular. Rev. T. S. Dalton of Front Royal officiated.

White Squirrel Killed in County Exhibition Noted

Isaac Ritter of Carper Valley in this county shot and killed a pure white squirrel in the woods near his home. The rare animal’s skin is on display. J L Jolliffe and Dewey Jolliffe of Clarke County were in town today.

Isaac Ritter Carper’ Valley Mr. Ritter J. L. Jolliffe Dewey Jolliffe Clarke County

City council winners canvassed and certified

The official returns of the municipal election showing six new city council members were canvassed and certified by the commissioners of election. The board met at the corporation clerk's office at ten this morning and completed the formalities.

W. C. Grove Fred. M. Wood

Fruit Growers To Meet Saturday In Courthouse Hall

Frederick County Fruit Growers Association invites all members to gather next Saturday at 2 PM in Courthouse Hall to estimate hail storm damage and discuss peach basket pricing. Dr John S Lupton will distribute literature of interest to growers. Attendance urged.

Frederick County

Death of Greenwood Farm planter David W Branson

David W Branson longtime Fregetick County farmer and Society of Friends leader died at Greenwood Farm after a horse accident ten years earlier left him with nerve disease and chronic pain. Funeral set for June 16 at his home with Friends services. he leaves a widow Anne Bailey and son William, plus a brother Jonathan and sister Hannah.

David W. Branson Fregetick County Irmer Society of Friends Greenwood Farm Qreen- Wood Farm Hannah Matthews Darlington Harford County Mr. Branson

Academy Now A Military School Sees New Cadet Structure

An old Shenandoah Valley Academy trustee highlights a new season booklet praising a military school shift. The plan features two cadet companies, an announced commandant W S Beachley, and a roster of officers and faculty led by J B Lovett with Branson noted for local civic ties and faith.

Shenandoah Valley Academy R. Gray Williama J. B. Lovett W. 8. Beachley Hhrey Henshaw Leslie Pugh Emmert Harry Lynch E. D.bromley Roy Kohlhausen RT. Barton, Jr Russell Carr J. N. Ware Robi. W. Laws Fred Alexander J. W. Larrick Charles RB. Harlee Thos. EB. Byrd J. L. Larrick Matthew Harrison Hubert Bowers M. A Univ. Va

Winchester Meets Hagerstown at Reservoir Park

The Winchester baseball team hosts Hagerstown at Reservoir Park this afternoon. A large crowd watches as the game is called at 3:30. Hagerstown arrived at noon over the Cumberland Valley. Today's game is non league. league play begins June 20.

Winchester Hagerstown Reservoir Park Cumberland Valley

Money Taken From Reynold's Store In Reynold's County

Special to The Star. Whitacre June 14. A thief or thieves entered H Batt's store at Reynold's Store Tuesday night took all cash including a large bill book and left checks and a promissory note behind. Entry likely by a key fitting the lock. No clues yet. Similar theft occurred recently from O Peacemaker in Bloomery.

Star Whitacre H. Batt Reynold Ths County Winchester Mr. Batt O. Peacemaker Bloomery W. Va Mr. Peacemaker

Eskeys Visit Staunton Today

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Eskey are in Staunton today for unspecified activities, with local residents noting their appearance and movements in the town.

Mrs D. B. Eskey Staunton

Local Markets Prices Reported in Steady Range

Prices paid in local markets today show steady levels with butter at 25 to 40 cents and chickens and other fowl trading in narrow bands. Details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a typical midcentury rural market snapshot.

Berryville Bunch Faces Winchester in Reservoir Park Duel

Berryville baseball squad heads to Winchester for a Saturday clash at Reservoir Park against a strong local league team. Manager Baker fields a lineup featuring Burlehell Bonham Young Dakeman Gibbs Smallwood Foley Gaver Whitten Moore Walters Reynolds, aiming to avenge an 8 to win. Fans hope Armstrong of Bethel Military Academy joins Winchester on the mound to test Berryville’s batters.

Berryville Winchester Reservoir Park Baker Burlehell Bonham Young Dakeman Gibbs Smallwood Foley Gaver Whitten Moore Walters Reynolds Front Royal Armstrong Bethel Military Academy Courier

Berryville Shooting Case Is Dismissed After Justification

In Clarke County near Berryville two shots were fired after a confrontation between Mr. William Allen and Baker Page a wounded man who had threatened Allen. A bullet struck Page in the left shoulder and another grazed his arm. the shooting was ruled justified and the case dismissed.

Baker Page Evening Star Bureau Berryville William Allen Mill- Wood Allen Clarke County D. H. Jones Page Mr. Allen Fred

Children’s Day At Brucetown Programs Highlight Drill Numbers

Next Sunday June 17 children in Brucetown will celebrate Children’s Day with recitations and several drills. The program, headed by Miss Belle Jobe and Mrs. Harry Stipe with Mrs. C H Buchanan, includes Sunbeam Motion Song Daisy Soldier Drill Floral Wreath Drill and a True Blue Flag Drill by sixteen participants.

Bracetown Belle Jobe Harry Stipe C.H. Buchanan

President's Uncle Dies This Morning

Robert B. Roosevelt, an uncle of President Roosevelt, died this morning at Lot us Lake, New York. He was described as a staunch Democrat.

B. Roosevelt Roosevelt Lotus Lake New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Hansbrough Old Point Comfort Advocal Ceasers Association Mrs. Kane Genesee Tribe of Red Men Lena Painter Frank Carper Mimi Martinsburg Branson Hopewell Church Jamie Brazunier New York City City Batt Reynold’s County Brucetown the Star Robert
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