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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
1
Special to The Star reports a Virginia forecast for showers this afternoon with continued warmth tonight and Thursday. The Shenandoah Valley swelters under high heat, boosting crops like wheat and corn while weeds surge. a 12 mile breeze offers little relief as business slows and people seek cooler spots.
Rev Zed H Copp chief probation officer of Washington Juvenile Court reveals three bands The Woods Gang The Dirty Dozen and The Puddin Gang in Anacostia. He says they form to drink gamble and dissipate with parental negligence viewed as root cause. The Woods Gang meets weekly in woods behind Anacostia for drinking gambling and reading cheap literature.
Lost between Mullikin's lane and Boyce Hotel a Diamond Auto Tire reward is offered or returned to this office or Boyce Hotel Mr J P Allen Cumberland Md was in town today on business
B F Pierce a eng dista walker left Atlanta May 16 bound for New York on a wager by Atlanta business men. He aims to arrive soon after July 18 and will seek Gotham after obtaining Postmaster Kern's stamp. He faced mud between Roanoke and Rocky Mount and was halted briefly by Sergeant Lago at Mount Crawford for speeding before continuing.
Crawford B. Metz son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Metz of Stoufferstown Pa and Miss Margaret E Croft daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Croft of Chambersburg were married Saturday evening at the parsonage of the First Lutheran Church in Chambersburg Rev Dr Roth performed the ceremony The announcement surprised friends Sunday and relatives of the couple live in Winchester and vicinity.
Mr. Frank Patton stated today that unless rainy weather interfered he would give a chance on the Equity grounds tomorrow night. He said good order would be maintained and a good crowd is looked for.
Funeral for the late Mrs. Sarah C. McCarty widow of Archipald McCarty was held at the home of her son Charles T. McCarty near White Hall. Interment followed in White Hall cemetery. Rev. Greene of Gainesboro and Rev. Roberts of Bunker Hill Va officiated. Mrs. McCarty, 66, died Monday. A large family of children survive.
Three reels play tonight at the Extra Fine Show Auditorium featuring two Vita graphs and one Essany. Aiming to entertain, organizers urge patrons not to miss the performance.
Capt J J Jordans family narrowly escaped drowning as floodwaters swept away his mill and orchards. Livestock losses were reported and roads, fences, and fields suffered heavy damage. Residents faced deep mud and desperate search for surviving cattle as water covered crops and lowland fields. By Wardensville correspondent.
Dalton, formerly of Winchester and Des Moines, has been sold to the Brooklyn National League team and is impressing early. Brooklyn lost 12 to 1 to New York yesterday, but Dalton’s five hits in five chances stood out as the team’s bright spot. Christy Matthewson pitched for New York, while Brooklyn cycled through three pitchers.
The Washington Times features Duggan, former Winchester captain, in Frederick Md. team uniform as Byrd. He is a fast outfielder with a .417 average from 68 hits in 163 at bats over 42 games. Washington and others eye him amid rumors of a minor issue with Trenty of the Tri-State League.
Dr. Raymond Kirk a young medical practitioner from Paw Paw West Virginia married Miss May Arnold at the bride’s father George S. Arnold home near Horseshoe Bend Springfield West Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George A. Gibbens rector of St Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church Romney.
Emma Henrietty of Alexandria died Monday at her mother’s home in Charles Town West Virginia after years of stomach cancer. She is survived by her husband a machinist with the Southern Railway, a sister Mrs James M Kavanaugh of Harronbre two brothers Walter Conrad of Philadelphia and others Mrs Ambrose and Mrs Clipp of Charles Town. Interment was at Charles Town today.
Tom Cantwell, once a star pitcher for Winchester, left town to join the Cincinnati Reds organization and has now been farmed to the Milwaukee team.
The act trio performed a last night show at Empire in a three act program priced at ten cents. Audience numbers and reception not specified.
Classified notice seeking a reliable man for work at the National Cemetery. Apply in person to the National Cemetery office.
Warren H. Hunter of Duffields and Miss Elizabeth Courn of Jefferson county wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. Cu. Siler with both families named.
The ad notes a Friday and Saturday sale at Moling and Seal with promotional pricing and limited-time offers. It urges shoppers to visit the store for discounts and product highlights.
Shelby Carter and Trey Carter, both colored, sought marriage after learning Alexander Young, Carter’s prior husband, already had another wife. Rev L A Gatter refused to officiate. Young, now in New Jersey, is said to have left without returning. if he comes back he may face arrest for bigamy.
Rev A S Hammack of Dayton Virginia presiding elder of the Virginia conference of the United Brethren Church is in the city to hold a meeting at the United Brethren Church tonight. The congregation is invited and important business will be transacted.
Baltimore businessman Edward T. Lumpkins spent days with friends in Winchester and sang a solo Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church.
Mr J B Gienn of Harrisonburg passes through town this morning en route to Columbus Ohio for the annual meeting of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Relief Association. Other members from the Valley division will attend.
To bid on several thousand cubic yards of earth and rock excavation at Martinsburg, several thousand square yards of macadam pavements, concrete curb and gutters, cement sidewalks. For blueprints and particulars address John W. Stewart, Martinsburg, West Virginia.
FRED. S. HUNT HERE Mr. Fret. S. Hunt, of Knoxville, Tenn., is visiting Mr. H. B. Mc Cormac at his home in this city. Mr. Hunt was formerly superintendent of the Virginia Woolen Company's large mill, and he has many friends here. He now has a similar position in Knoxville.
The Star retracts the earlier owner name for the pear tree. The tree is owned by Mr. Charles McCarty of South Braddock Street, not Mr. C. J. Mardy.
Mr Robert L Gray Jr has returned from the University of Virginia and will spend the summer vacation at his home on National avenue.
The funeral for Ley W. Grim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grim, drew a large crowd at Centenary Church. The coroner’s jury ruled his death accidental due to a live wire on a pole near Washington and Water. Members of the Charley Reuss Fire Company attended, and the service featured hymns and a solo by Mrs. Maggie Ant. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers from the fire company and community friends.
The funeral for the late D. H. Bragonier former magistrate and Winchester lawyer died at his home on Bri dock street. Services were held at 3 o clock from Christ Episcopal Church with Confederate veteran Gen Turner Camp present. Remains were interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery after hymns and a burial service led by Rev F Smith and Rev Dr Henry M White.
Mr and Mrs Lee recently wed in Berryville Virginia and moved into their new residence at 336 National Avenue NJ. Mr Fishe has resumed duties at Gray Rheetz on Main Street this morning.
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