Brentwood A C and Winchester Battle to Ten Inning 1 1 Tie
The Brentwood Athletic Club of Washington and the Winchester Champions fought a tense ten inning tie at Reservoir Park. Saunders allowed six hits with eight strikeouts and no walks, holding Winchester mostly hitless apart from Cy MedDonald who went four for five. An error by Herring allowed Winchester’s lone run as Baker’s grounder sailed past.
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Brentwood Athletic Club
Washington
Winchester
Reservoir Park
Saunders
Cy MedDonald
Johnson
Duggan
Herring
Baker
Big Cy
Rev Zed H Copp Becomes Georgetown Law Graduate
Rev Zed H Copp formerly of Kernstown and longtime in Washington reform work has finished the Georgetown University law course and is now graduated as a lawyer. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John E Copp of the county and well known in Winchester. Copp also edited the Strasburg News years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zed H. Copp
Kernstown
Washington
Georgetown University
Mr. Copp
John E. Copp
Winchester
Strasburg
Mrs Eastham Now On Way to Naples
Mr J Howard Eager of Baltimore reports from his tour party that after the S S Sla vonia wreck off the Azores on June 9 Mrs James Eastham and other passengers were transferred to the S S Prinzess Irene and are bound for Naples arriving June 17. The group will tour Europe visiting Italy Switzerland Austria Germany France Belgium England, returning to New York late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Eager
Eager Tours
Baltimore
S.S. Slavonia
Azores
James Eastham
McIlwee's Livery Offers Prompt Service and Special Terms
New livery service promotes prompt prompt prompt assistance for traveling men with good teams of hsg vehicles at low prices. Call both phones listed in Fairfax lane. Also mentions Solenberger Co. for window screens and a priced offer.
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Hsg
McIlwee
Fairfax Lane
Opposition 10 Mr Byrd Not Taken Seriously In Race
A Richmond to Washington Herald dispatch reports that Speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd faces opposition in his bid for re election to the legislature, but the challenge is not considered serious. Supporters and foes alike note Byrd’s record as a top presiding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Richmond
Washington ‘Herald
Richard ‘Evelyn Byrd
Virginia Primary Race Opens For Independent Candidates
The week’s end closed the Democratic primary entries for August 5. Candidates who wish to compete must enter as independents after paying assessments. The list of those who have paid and will appear on state tickets is given.
Rev Dr Milton Accepts Wilmington Rectorship
Rev Dr W Taylor Milton rector of St John Roanoke Va for nine years announced he will become rector of St James Episcopal Church in Wilmington North Carolina. He will leave Roanoke next month. Milton a leading Virginia preacher and Clarke County native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Taylor Milton
St. John Episcopal Church
Roanoke
St. James Protestant Episcopal Church
Wilmington
N. C
Milton
Clarke County
Reformed Church Social at Rathman’s on June 17
Public invited to a social at G W Rathman’s 422 S Main Street Thursday June 17 at 7 30 p m. Spit likely short program or refreshments described in readable text.
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Reformed Church
G. W. ‘Rathman’s
Main Street
Rainy In June For Forty Years Weather Notes From 1903 1906
The column jokes about June rain and cites long standing patterns. It notes June 1906 had rain on most days, with a continuous spell from the 13th to the 28th. It compares to June 1903 and a forty year average of 11 rainy days.
Prize For Home Runs At Reservoir Park Baseball
W O Horsey Co announces a prize of a pair of Regal Shoes to the first two players who hit home runs at Reservoir Park. The contest applies to visiting and home players alike. Offer is published by Main street clothiers and haberdashers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Clothiers
Tucker Defends Record In Governor Race Speech
Hon. Harry Lst. George Tucker, Democrat candidate for Virginia governor, declares he is no mudslinger and supports local self-government while asserting public records of public figures belong to the people. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharry
George Tucker
Democratc
Virginia
Globe Trotter Clarence O Neil Near End of Long Hire
An Irish traveler named Clarence O Neil visited Winchester on a wager of seven thousand dollars made before 1904 in Butte City Montana. Police court records show he produced documents to verify his stay and signature as part of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tc Garant
Clarence O'Neil
Butte City
Montana
Patrolman Massie Finds Lost Horses
Patrolman Massie located two gray horses reported stolen from the M. J. Grove Lime Company stable at Stephens City. The animals were found in a lot owned by J. T. Fisher in the Winchester suburbs, returned to their owners. Edward Grove of the lime company confirmed the theft from the stable.
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Massie
M. J. Grove Lime Company
J. T. Fisher
Winichester
Edward Grove
the Lime Company
Contract Awarded For New Uniforms
The Sarah Zane Fire Company awarded a contract to Leonard representing Jacob Reed's Sons of Philadelphia for 50 uniforms to be delivered around August first. The Philadelphia bid was not the lowest but deemed most satisfactory by the committee. Uniforms feature fine blue cloth, fatigue military coats with mohair braid and gilt trimmings, striped trousers, bell draped caps, with a sample on display at Gray & Sheetz's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Gray & Sheetz
Rev Mr Carter To Preach At First Baptist
Rev W H Carter of Westville NJ will preach this evening in the First Baptist Church on Cort street at o o clock All members and friends are invited to attend the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carter
W. H. Carter
Westville
N. J
First Baptist Church
Cort Street
Insurance on Grain Offer Promoted by Seggelee and Brothers
An advertisement urges farmers to contact Seggelee & BRO. for grain insurance. It promises coverage anywhere on the farm with low rates and access to top companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graineer
Seggelee & Bro
Miss Julia Woore Weds in the West
An announcement in Winchester stirs relatives and friends as Miss Julia Woore daughter of Mr and Mrs William Woore South Kent Street marries Mr William K Alther. The notice continues on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Julia, Woore
William Woore
South Kent Street
William K.alther
Mutual Farmers Club Hosts Sunny Croft Meeting
A large gathering of 25 key farmers and their families met at Sunny Croft, home of Mr and Mrs J W Branson, on Saturday June 12 to discuss agricultural topics and enjoy the social occasion with the rising generation present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Branson
Mutual Farmers’ Club
Sunny Croft
Mrs. Emily Bishop Is Called By Death
Mrs. Emily Bishop died. The obituary notes her passing and lists surviving relatives and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Bishop
Martinsburg Woman Emily Alburtis Bishop Dies at 61
In Martinsburg West Virginia on June 16 Mrs Emily Alburtis Bishop widow of John W Bishop died at 1 PM at the home of her son in law Senator Gray Silver aged 61 She was a daughter of the late Dr Samuel Alburtis of the city Left behind two daughters Mrs Silver and Mrs Max von Schlegell both of Martinsburg and two brothers and one sister
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Martinsburg
W. VA
Emily Alburtis Bishop
John W. Bishop
Gray Silver
Samuel Alburtis
Bishop
Silver
Max von Schlegell
Umbrella Sale Ad on Saturday by Henry Baetjer Co
A brief 4th page advertisement notes umbrellas on sale Saturday from Henry Baetjer and Company. The short item highlights a retail promotion with no further details.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
State funds offered for Read's repair project
State Highway Commissioner St Julian Wilson met Frederick county supervisors in Winchester to discuss improvements on the Northwestern grade. Under the new road law the state will contribute half the funds and the county the other half. A committee was appointed to determine crushed stone delivery for macadamizing and report soon. No work authorized yet but a contraw may be set this summer.
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St. Julian Wilson
Winchester
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Social Visits Across City and States Noted
Mrs Nellie Cave of 3647 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore Md guests Mrs Fannie Hult at 119 West Water Street Rev R Ashlin White of Gerrardstown WV and niece Miss Nanote Bell Gilkeson of Moorefield WV spent yesterday in the city at the home of the former's brother Mr W S White on Fairmont Avenue
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Nellie Cave
Park Neights Avenue
Baltimore, Md
Fannie Hult
West Water Street
R. Ashlin White
Gerardstown
W. Va
Nanoté
Bell’ Gilkeson
Moorefield
W. S. White
Fairmont Avenué
Lawyer's Fee In Parish Ice Case Draws Attention
More than 66 400 dollars has been shown as a fee to Major Holmes Conrad of Winchester former solicitor general of the United States in connection with the 181 398 75 claim allowed by Congress in the Parish ice case settled in Washington courts recently. J B Potbury of Washington.
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Holmes Conrad
Winchester
United States
Congress
Parish
Washington
J. B. Potbury
Ghost Photograph Warns of Death in Winters Family
A strange photo effect linked to a death superstition is reported in the Winters family near Harpers Ferry. Miss Edna Winters, who works in Washington, D. C., visited her old home with a kodak. the item continues on page 5b.
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Winters
Harpers_Ferry
Edna Winters
Washington, D. C
Funeral Services For Mrs Stephens
The funeral of the late Mrs. Susan Stephens, death announced in The Star, was held yesterday afternoon. Her remains were interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery with services in the cemetery chapel conducted by Rev. Dr. J. H Lacy. Pallbearers included M e g s a r s, 4 P, George W. Haddox, Tony Graper, Lewis Bromley, Charles W. McVicar and William Striker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Stephens
J. H Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Megsars
4. P
George W. Haddox
Tony Graper
Lewis Bromley
Charles W. McVicar
William Striker
Public Schools Near Second Term Closure
Examinations at John Kerr Pirhlice loc near completion as the 1908 term ends. Principal N D Cool to announce graduates of the male and female high schools. Commencement exercises will be held in the new assembly hall.
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John Kerr Pirhlice
N DD. Cool
Post Office Proposals for Winchester Virginia
Treasury Department invites sealed proposals to construct the U S Post Office in Winchester Virginia complete with plumbing heating and wiring. Bids due July 12 1909 at 3 p m and open for the project with drawings and specs available from the Winchester site custodian or the supervising architect James Knox Taylor.
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Treasury Department
Office of Supervising Architects
Washington
DP Genene ) Cos
U.S. Post Office
Winchester
Virginia
James Knox Taylor
Mrs Gould Liked 10 Take Drinks On Witness Stand
Widow of former president, Mrs Howard Gould, testifies in New York separation suit. Defense argues absence justified by her alleged intemperance. Former Castle Gould staffers testify as witnesses. Gould weeps on recalling events. Continues on page 8.
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New York
Roosevelt
Howard Gould
Dance Tonight At The Fuleyries Hosts Invitees Near White Pot
Mr and Mrs Blandy host a dance tonight at their country place The Fuleyries near White Pot Ct County. An orchestra from Winchester is engaged for the event expected to be a great enjoyment for families of men employed on the estate.
Wallace Janaham Visiting Walter R Abell in State City
Mr Wallace Janaham of Baits more is spending several days with Mr Walter R Abell in State City. The outing appears casual with no further details provided about purpose or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wallace Janaham
Baitsmore
Walter’ R. Abell
In -Tate
The Captured Bear Brought To Winchester Station
A bear cub captured by two moving picture men between War densville and Moorefield was brought to Winchester and shipped up the Valley at noon. The cub fought fiercely, tearing clothes and scratching faces before it was secured in a stout iron bound wooden box, drawing a crowd at the station.
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Wardensville
Moorefield
Winchester
Marriage License Issued to Enoch Elliott and Lucy A Nickens
A marriage license was issued at the county clerk office this morning to Enoch Elliott and Lucy A Nickens colored, both residents of the county. The groom is a lime maker. W W Ruth, traveling freight agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, is spending a few days in the city on business.
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Enoch Elliott
Lucy A Nickens
W. W. Ruth
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mr G L Brawner Returns for Valley of Virginia Trip
Mr G L Brawner arrived back this morning for a business trip in the Valley of Virginia.
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G. L. Brawner
Valley of
Virginia
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Brentwood
Gray
Hagerstown
Mrs. Eastham
Naples
Solenberger & Co.’n Ptt
Daniel
Senate
Taylor Milton Fees
Messrs. W. O. Horsey & Co
Tucker
House Hall
Globe Trotter
Long Hire
Clarence O’neil
Stephens ‘City
This County
Julia Woore
West
Wm. K. Alther
Harper's Ferry
Mrs. Stephens
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Post Office
Cleveland
the Fuleyries
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