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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1908

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Brookland Shut Out Again by Winchester at American League Park

Winchester pitchers dominated Brookland as Linthicum exited early after eight runs in the eighth inning. Johnson excelled for the visitors, yielding only four Brookland hits, while Winchester built a 10 to 0 lead before the final tallies. The Brookland lineup failed to advance a runner past third base.

Washington Michigan Linthicum Winchester Virginians Brookland Johnson Ias Fia Don McDonald Scheller McDonald Scorling Brown Radler King Rodler Baker Cy McDonald Duggan Dalton Mabry Dn McDonald Short Simons Johnston Sullivan Rey C. McDonald McDonald Lolita Povene Johnson Sally Tansel

Middletown Rink Opening Night Promises City Attractions

Bus departs Water and Braddock streets at 6 60 p.m. Friday for round trip. program includes traction music grand march potato race and other specialties. Expert skaters from Winchester Strasburg and Front Royal showcase opening night.

Corner Water Braddock” Street Winchester Strasburg Royal Harry Huff Aday Anight

Police Break Up Negro Gathering in Winchester Hall

Chief Seabright and Officer Legg raided the East Clifford street Odd Fellows hall as a large mixed crowd gathered for a baseball game and a nighttime dance. About 400 attendees were dispersed after rowdy conduct and stones were thrown. warrants may be issued for ringleaders and Mayor Baker was notified.

Winchester Berryville Front Royal Colored Odd Fellows East Clifford Street Seabright Legg Baker

Patterson Cleared by Jury in Local Option Case

The jury acquitted James Patterson after a short deliberation around 5 PM. Foreman I. W. Russell announced the verdict to cheering spectators as Judge Atkinson ordered police to maintain order. Defense counsel Robert T. Barton argued effectively despite strong prosecution by Reardon and Kern. a prior trial ended in a hung jury.

James Patterson Young Patterson I. W. Russell Atkinson Taylor Eer James P. Reardon Harry R. Kern Commonwealth Robert T. Barton Barton Reardon Kern Richard E. Byrd F

Virginia Weather Forecast Fair and Cooler

Weather report for Virginia notes fair conditions tonight with possible mountain showers and cooler interior. Thursday expected to remain fair and cooler.

Virginia

Poet Kills a Snake on Catoctin Log

The poet T C Harbaugh and masters Carl Rhoderick and Robert Main were fishing on Catoctin when they found a large black snake stretched on a log. Harbaugh killed the reptile with a stone, breaking its back.

T.C. Harbaugh Carl ‘Rhoderick Robert Main Catoctin Harbaugh

Remarkable public career as Governor of New York and President

Grover Cleveland, the only living ex president, died at his Princeton home at 8:40 am after months of illness. The report details his career from Buffalo mayor to two-term president, his reform record, tariff vetoes, and retirements, noting his death's shock to Princeton residents and Mrs Cleveland's grief.

United States Princeton N. J New York Hearst News Service Grover Cleveland Dr. Bryant Cleveland

Death by Drowning of C. E. Leith Near Buffalo Creek

C. E. Leith, 21, a brakeman on the Cumberland division of the Baltimore and Ohio, drowned near the mouth of Buffalo Creek at Fairmont Sunday morning around 9 30. Spectators saw him swim and call for help before sinking. Despite efforts, the strong current thwarted rescue. the body was recovered about 200 yards downstream forty five minutes later. Burial followed in Bloomery. His family ties and local ties are noted. Elmer Leith, reared nearby, is mentioned with family connections.

Cc. E. Leith Cumberland Division Faltimore and Ohio Railroad The Star Buffalo Creek Fairmont Mr. Leith Jefferson D. Leith Hampshire County Keyser Baltimore and Ohio Bloomery

Illness and Death of Former President Cleveland

Complications including heart failure and phlebitis led to the former president's death. Mrs. Cleveland shared in the strain by his bedside while their children hurried home to Tamsworth New Hampshire. Messages of sympathy arrived from President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft as Mrs. Cleveland showed renewed strength after his passing.

Cleveland Roosevelt Taft

Cleveland’s Early Life Sketch 1837 to Westward Move

The sketch covers Stephen Grover Cleveland born March 18 1837 in Caldwell New Jersey. It notes his early schooling in Payettesville and Clinton and the 1853 death of his father leading to self support before he moved west and began law studies in Buffalo under his uncle William F. Allen.

Stephen Grover Cleveland United States Caldwell Essex County N. J Payettesville N. Y Cleveland Clinton New York Institution For the West Ohio Buffalo William F. Allen Jhim

Death and Rain In Storm's Wake

Corry Pennsylvania June 24 A 68 year old Union City woman Mrs Henry Myers was struck by lightning and killed during a severe electrical storm. The storm caused extensive damage across the area with oil facilities hit by lightning and fires reported in Olean Bradford and surrounding regions.

Hearst News Service Corry Henry Myers Union City Olean N. Y Bradford

Paper supplier offers room paper on short notice

Hillyard and Lewis advertise quick supply of paper for rooms, listing their address at 9 Water Street and inviting orders on short notice.

Hillyard & Lewis Water St

James H. McDonald Dies in Lancaster

James H. McDonald dies in Lancaster Pennsylvania at 75 after years in the city with his children. He was born in Winchester and was a longtime member of the Sarah Zane Fire Company and the General Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans now up to ninety six members. His remains travel to Winchester for services at Braddock Street Church and final burial at Stonewall Cemetery Virg. He is survived by two sons and four daughters and several siblings and half the Lancaster community mourns his passing.

James H. McDonald Lancaster Winchester Sarah Zahe Fire Company Turner Ashby Mr. McDonald Cumberland Valley Kurtz Braddock Sorest South A Kern Stonewall McDonald Fhe Messrs G. R. and Donald Confluence John Burts Walter Burns Elizabeth Nagle Anna McGinnis Samuel Hayfield This County John McDonald Ohio William Wierman Red, Bud Martha Henry Mary Kimobel Cumberland

Lightning Strikes Judge Harrison House and Store

A severe storm struck this afternoon with a lightning bolt hitting the residence of Judge Thomas W. Harrison on the town outskirts. No injuries were reported though the telephone was knocked from the wall and the family, including Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Davies, were frightened. A pole at Main and Cork streets was struck and merchandise fell from Miss Nannie Purcell’s store shelves.

Thomas ‘W. Harrison

Winchester Baseball Team Receives Warm Welcome Home

The Winchester baseball team arrived on the Baltimore and Ohio train at noon, delayed an hour at Brunswick by a broken engine, after a 12 day trip including Washington Charlottesville Blackstone and Petersburg. Eight games played with one loss in Charlottesville. A Friendship Band and large crowd greeted the team with a hearty ovation, accompanied by Brookland DC, slated to play here three games.

Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Brunswick Washington Charlottesville Blackstone Petersburg Friendship Band Brookland D.C

For Sale Desirable Building Lots Braddock Heights

For sale listings offer desirable building lots in Braddock Heights, Henry Mot Sata. Property details and restrictions not fully legible in the fragment.

Braddock Heights Henry

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