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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
In a slugging match at the park yesterday Winchester defeated Hagerstown 12 to 7. Winchester knocked Summell from the box in the fifth inning and Bishop fared little better. Brooks struggled with a sore arm but limited ten hits to eight runs.
An eclipse will be visible this afternoon showing an annular phase, then a total eclipse, and back to annular for a second time. The note promises a very interesting event and directs readers to page 4 for continuation.
Cumberland Valley Railroad broadens its timetable with another change slated for Sunday the 20th and effective late Monday the 21st at the western end. Announcement received this morning states the night express will be affected, with continuation noted on page 6.
Virginia House of Delegates member Richard E. Byrd left Winchester today to appear for clients in cases pending in Newport News and Richmond courts. He expects to return to Winchester next week, likely Wednesday.
Delia Fields a longtime colored resident of Winchester died yesterday at 122 East Cecil Street after illnesses from complications. She leaves daughter Catherine Avery. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at her home conducted by Rev. L A Carter of John Mann Methodist Church. Burial followed in Orrick Cemetery south of town.
Advertisement urges farmers to insure grain with H. R. Bryarly & Bro offering nationwide coverage on farms at low rates with reputable companies. Also notes Winchester Bluemont stage connections to Berryville and a daily Washington train schedule. A brief mention of a man named Zirkle planning a trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
The Friendship Fire Co reel team met and accepted an invite to attend the Luray celebration and reel race on July 5 with a $100 prize. Members are asked to meet for the first practice Monday at 7:30 PM. all competent firefighters are invited to join the team. The notice also advertises John S. Solenberger & Co. for the best window screens.
Winchester business man Mr. A I Shearer undertakes a substantial improvement by erecting a new storefront front on North Market street. He plans to occupy the space himself once construction finishes, noting the frontage is among the town’s largest and is being utilized to its fullest potential.
Rev John Douglass rector of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Martinsburg West Virginia resigns after nine years and accepts a call to a Cheyenne Wyoming church. He will depart about October 1 leaving many friends in Winchester and Frederick county.
A swift wedding scramble unfolds as James W. Iilevett and Hazel Feltner rush to marry Rev. Tuk R. Markwood. Mrs. Markwood triggers a citywide phone chain to summon the minister from Eagle's Meat Market to perform the ceremony at once. The tale unfolds amid a bustling business district and August-like urgency.
Chat Wm. Morse, the convicted banker, was released from the Tombs on bail of 1000 awaiting appeal next October. His wife secured signatures from 20 friends, and Morse plans to return home while supporters pursue a new trial.
Following a conference of the Presbyterian reunion committee chairman Rev T J Ferguson and secretary J Stockton Roddy sent invitations to Rev Charles Sielze D D secretary of the department of labor and commerce of the Presbyterian board of…
At 5 o clock Tuesday morning June 15 in Leaksville Page county Virginia at the bride’s mother’s home Mrs Bettie Stover Elder R H Pittman united Miss Mary Leah Stover and Mr Vernon S Shaffer in marriage in the holy bonds of wedlock.
A dead mule with peeled skin was found in the northwest corner of the fair grounds by Sanitary Inspector Davidson during inspections. The body, reported to have been there since Sunday, was deemed without jurisdiction for disposal by City Solicitor Williams, then ordered buried on the spot after health officer Latane’s directive.
A Washington dispatch says Governor Claude A. Swanson of Virginia, a six term former congressman, is expected to return to the House. W. Saunders currently sits against Republican J. M. Parsons in a contested race, with Democrats urging Swanson to reclaim the district if Parsons is seated.
Empire presents two Termona feats of heavy lifting along with two other fine acts of music and pictures in a varied program. Aimed at showcasing feats and performances, the night promises entertainment across arts and stage.
In the May 31 Newark event REO won its class by 19 points as the sole two cylinder and only chain drive entrant. The grueling contest tested direct drive and staying power under harsh road conditions, yielding a decisive victory for REO.
The large Baker & Company warehouse at Market and Baker streets is being painted red and the office area is undergoing painting and renovations.
Workmen uncovered a buried mule while digging a grave causing shock among gravediggers who deemed the discovery terrible. Local officials investigated the odd scene and kept watchers at the plot.
The wedding of Mr Fordyce Moore of Middleburg Virginia and Miss Eloine Baker of this city is set for 8 o clock Wednesday evening June 30 at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Winchester. It is expected to be a leading society event of the early summer with extensive local attention.
Mrs Georgie Dinges a longtime prominent Stephens City resident died at her sister Mrs Lula N McCarty home after a short illness from Brights disease. The death occurred at about 7 30 pm last evening in Stephens City Virginia with funeral arrangements to follow.
Heavy afternoon rain overflowed streams south and west of town flooding the pumping station. Engineer Carver said the reservoir was full and urged consumers to use water sparingly until pumps restart. Downtown areas flooded and the electric system paralyzed as pumps halted.
Preaching scheduled at Bad Brethren Church next Sunday afternoon. Good Samaritan Bible class meets Sunday morning at 10 to plan the annual banquet on Thursday night June 24. Morning and evening services announced with subjects The Ideal Life and Heartiness. Minister H. EK Richardson invites all locals to attend.
The Friendship Fire Company requests all members with helmets to return them to the hall at a special meeting on Friday evening June 18 1909. At this meeting the contract will be let for new uniforms as part of the Carlisle conversion project.
Prompt service with good teams and easy vehicles offered by Mec llwee's Livery. Traveling men receive special terms and both phones in Fairfax Lane. Promotional notice appears in the local column of the paper.
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