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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1908

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Brookland cowered as Winchester shuts out Brookland 6 to 0

Winchester pitchers dominated Brookland at American League Park. Tom Cantwell allowed two hits and struck out Brookland’s bats as Dalton, McDonald and Dalton led the visitors with key hits including a homer. The final score was 6 to 0. The teams scheduled a rematch this afternoon.

Brookland Winchester American League Park Washington Tom” Cantwell Georgetown University Graves Sr Cy McDonald Cantwell Simons Hayes Rodler Schelter King Biaker Tansill Duffy Dalton Brown Baker Duggan Cy MacDonald Inpintes Wirchester

Divine on Presbyterianism Draws Berryville Faithful

Berryville Virginia prepares for a week long series of sermons by Rev. Dr. G B Strickler professor at Union Seminary and rector of Washington and Lee University. Dr Strickler will preach morning and evening starting August 24 inviting ministers from the Presbytery and laypeople to attend. Elaborate arrangements will house the visiting guests and amplify Presbyterian truths.

Berryville Scan m G B. Strickler Union Seminary Richmond Washington Lee University Presbyterian Church Strickler South

Cash Not in Sight No Baseball Team

Martinsburg West Virginia June 23 four men who organized a baseball club here announced they would abandon the effort after failing to raise the required amount About $200 has been subscribed about two thirds of the needed total While organizers withdraw they offer to turn over subscriptions to any responsible party who will support a strong team for the balance of the season and add $40 toward the project No cash has been received to date

Martinsburg W. Va

Teachers Pension Fund Ready for Board Meeting in Richmond

The State Board of Education will meet in Richmond on Friday to discuss distributing the pension fund and the location of several agricultural schools provided for by the East General Assembly. Supt. M. M. Lynch of this city is a board member and is likely to attend.

State’ Board of ~ Education Richmond East General Assembly Supt M. M. Lynch

Shenandoah Valley Academy Auction Sells School Furniture

Private sale advertisement notes idle to 27th for Shenandoah Valley Academy with school furniture beds bedding chairs desks and more. Also reports stolen bases by Brown McDonald and Tansill and misc baseball game details including a wild pitch by Simons.

Shenandoah” Valley Academy Ipit Brown McDonald Tansill Simons Clum

Solenberger Woman Ordered to Pay $3600 in Estates Case

Judge Thomas W. Harrison rules in the Strickler administrator suit that Barbara A Solenberger must pay 3600 with interest from 1904 after guaranteeing notes of N W Solenberger. Court rejects $1600 credit and holds suit to be equitable against a married woman owning separate estate. appeal noted.

Joseph P. Strickler N. W Barbara A. Solenberger Thomas W. Harrison Circuit Court Solenberger Ww. Solenbergér Strickler Barbara A. Solenberger Harrison W. R. Stephenson Ward and Larrick

Sherman II In Cleveland Sherman II In Cleveland

Rep James S Sherman candidate for Vice President on the Republican ticket was taken ill after the Chicago convention and transported to a Cleveland hospital. Specialists from Baltimore were summoned as his family traveled from Utica. His condition improved to resting easily with a 102 fever then normal.

Hearst News Service Cleveland Ohio James S.sherman Utica N. Y Licket Chicago Wis Sherman Baltimore

Widow Mrs Mary Glaize Whisson Dies Suddenly at Lamps

Mrs Mary Glaize Whisson widow of John Whisson died suddenly at her Lamps county home while speaking with her granddaughter Miss Mary Sherman. The 76 year old collapsed from heart disease. Survived by three daughters and one son Ezra Whisson. Funeral at 10 tomorrow at the house with Rev C J Racey, then interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester. She was long a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Mary Glaize Whisson John Whisson Lamps County Orlock Mary Sherman Ma’ Burn Whisson Sher Chambersville Banas Amos Marker Opequon Ashby Graves Relief Elizabeth Sherman Ezra Wihisson John E. Copp Kernstown D. W. Ramey Charles Town W. Va C. J. Racey Winchester Mount Hebron

Taft-Sherman Legion Organized in Keller's Hall

The Taft-Sherman Legion was organized in Keller's hall with 108 members. C. M. Gibbons was elected chairman, Frank E. Willis secretary, Joseph T. Brown treasurer, and ward vice chairmen named. The group aims to back the Republican ticket and Gibbons outlined plans to organize Taft-Sherman regions across multiple counties.

Chicago Virginia Mibens Legion Keller’s Hall North Main Street Gibbons C. M. Gibbons Frank E. Willis Joseph T. Brown First Ward W. L. Fultz Wash. M. Seal George Woodward Second Ward C. W. Ramsburg Joseph F. Bean Henry J. Willis Seventh Congressional District Taft-Sherman Frederick, Clarke Warren Page Shenandoah Rockingham Albemarle Rappahannock Madison and Greene

Patterson Case In Jury's Hands

The Patterson case went to the jury late this afternoon after arguments by J P Reardon and Harry R Kern for the commonwealth and R T Barton for the accused. James Patterson, son of former saloon keeper Joseph Patterson, is accused of selling a pint of whiskey to Charles F Taylor on May 11 in a local option territory. The second trial follows a hung jury in a previous proceeding. The jury includes Denny, Stricker, Russell, Hillyard, Brill, Grim, and Streit. Evidence began after jurors were chosen. testimony ended by midafternoon and the case was submitted to the jury. The proceedings are before Judge William M Atkinson with notable attendance from business and professional men and several ministers.

James Patterson Joseph Patterson Winchester Charles F. Taylor Corporation Court William M. Atkinson Patterson Wilson Messrs Robert A. Denny Fredericck Stricker Isaac W. Russell Bennett W. Hillyard Robert S. Brill C. H. Grim Miller Streit Robert T. Barton James P. Reardon Harry R. Kern Atkinson The Star

Shah and Assembly Clash in Tehran Parlia ment Siege

In Teheran June 238 forces of cossacks surrounded the parliament and mosque demanding arrests ordered by the Shah. The assembly refused, guards fired, several cossacks killed. Reinforcements and artillery entered the city as fighting continued. The parliament building remained surrounded and the Shah faced possible overthrow. The assembly resented the cabinet as incompetent.

Hearst Teheran Persia Assembly

William B. Leeds Dies in Paris Former railroad president dies in Paris

William B. Leeds, former president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, dies in Paris after a brief illness. He was a leading figure in finance and a pioneer of the American tin plate industry.

Hearst News Service Paris William B. Leeds Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Leeds

Notable Wedding in London at St James Palace

Miss Jean Reid daughter of Hon Whitelaw Reid marries Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley in a royal ceremony at the Chapel Royal St James Palace attended by King Edward and Queen Alexandra and many royals. The couple honeymoon then Ireland before September 1. Also announced Miss Katharine Elkins will wed the Duke of the Abruzzi in October at the Royal Palace of Racconigi with the Italian royal family.

Chapel Royal St. James’ Palace John Hubert Miss Elkins Hearst News Service London Jean Reid Whitelaw Reid John Hubert Ward Earl of Dudley Royal Chapel St. James’ S Palace Edward Queen Alexandra Prince of Wales Prince Princess of Wates Duke Duchess of Connaught Prince Arthur of Patricia of Princess Alexander of Teck Francis of Dorchester House Reid Dean Grovenor Lord Dudley Ireland Turin Italy Duke of the

Ghastly Find Near Johnstown

The body of Peter Hubbard, 45, night fireman at Brus baker mine near Spangler, was found in the woods by miners. His head was battered and bloodied. beer bottles covered with blood lay nearby. Authorities suspect tramp violence. Hubbard leaves a widow and six children.

Hearst News Service Johnstown Peter Hubbard Brus Baker

Death of John Edward Washington at 16

John Edward Washington son of Thomas Washington died of consumption yesterday at his home 694 North Main Street aged 16. He leaves his father and several brothers and sisters. The funeral was held at four o'clock this afternoon.

John Edward Washington Thomas ,Washington North Main Street

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