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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
1
A historical forecast notes a pattern of severe storms and heat in early to mid July. It predicts a central storm period around the 4th, a reactionary surge around the 10th to 12th, continued heat via a Venus phase, and a final storm window from the 25th to the 30th, with accompanying electrical activity and seismic disturbances.
The public building bill, in the House, approves appropriations for Virginia sites. Petersburg receives 50000 dollars Roanoke 75000 Portsmouth 98000 Fredericksburg 50000 Manchester 60000 Winchester 60000. Hon James Hay backed Winchester funding and the measure was favorably reported, securing the 60000 dollar appropriation.
The Chesapeake Western is the only Virginia railroad to sell mileage books at two cents per mile as required by law. Other lines refuse, deeming the law unconstitutional, leading to a suit by John W. Wineman of Augusta County against the C C and B&O. The case may reach the Supreme Court to test the law’s validity.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Carrie Anna Phillips, daughter of Paymaster and Mrs. James Phillips, U S Navy, and Captain Randolph Carter Berkeley, U S Marine Corps, son of the late Dr. Carter Berkeley of Staunton Virginia. The couple, stationed with the Marine Corps in San Diego, are to wed in Shepherdstown, West Virginia in August.
Farmers in Frederick County worked their wheat fields with reapers as hundreds of acres were cut. Most work should finish by Wednesday evening with an average yield anticipated despite soft ground conditions.
Judge Thomas W. Harrison ruled in favor of Mr. Joseph E. Stegner in the ejectment case against Mr. Edward Conner on Monmouth Street. Conner must remove shed posts, rafter tips, and weatherboarding between his line and Stegner's house and pay court costs. Stegner was represented by R. E. Byrd and James P. Reardon. Conner by Barton and Boyd.
A passenger engine taking water in the yard was struck from behind by a fast freight due to no flagman at the crossing. Mr. Fuller, leaning to coal, was warned and dodged, receiving cuts and bruises while the freight pilot was badly crushed.
The state allocates 2500 dollars to Confederate Memorial associations statewide. Winchester receives 100 dollars for grave care, Mount Jackson 20, Staunton 50, Woodstock 20, Front Royal 20, Manassas and Manassas Junction 100, with Richmond and Petersburg, Hollywood and Oakswood cemeteries each 500. Other grants include Charlottesville 10, Blacksburg 15, Culpeper 20, Appomattox 20, Spotsylvania 100, Abingdon 20, Puliaski 20.
The rural letter carriers of Virginia plan their third annual convention in Staunton on July 4. All carriers statewide may participate after paying one dollar dues, with aims to boost Virginia’s bid for the 1907 national convention and elect delegates to advance the effort.
On the 24th instant the children and grandchildren of Mrs. M. C. Holland of Gainesboro held a brief reunion at her home. All the children attended except Mrs. M. S. Bierkamp of Dayton Virginia. Grandchildren present included Brentie Holland at home and others in Gainesboro, Paw Paw West Virginia, Luke Maryland, and Dayton Virginia.
The Postoffice Department announced salary hikes for Virginia postmasters, raising Winchester from 2400 to 2500 and boosting many others including Danville 2800 to 2900, Newport News 2900 to 3000, Norfolk 3500 to 3600, Charlottesville 2700 to 2800, Portsmouth 2900 to 3000, and Hampton 2400 to 2500. Gregallen and Buchanan saw reductions.
A Norfolk and Western accident near Limeton Warren County left two trainmen dead. Engineman Wim A Menefee and Fireman B W Milton died as Riverton bound engine derailed, rail condition unclear. The wreck delayed passenger train No 14 for hours and body transport followed to Compton Virginia.
Josiah Robinson a prominent farmer and miller of Frederick County and a leading Society of Friends member died at his Gainesboro Road home near Winchester. He was 83, leaving two daughters, a son, a brother and several nephews, with burial planned at Hopewell. He had become a large landowner and had Republican ties.
In Armel Virginia on June 26 a tribute honors Georgia V. Haymaker. The obituary lauds her character as pure dutiful and virtuous a shining light for youth and a guardian spirit guiding others toward duty truth and Christian living.
Nineveh June 26 large congregation attended Children’s Day exercises at Nineveh Presbyterian Church yesterday morning. Great talent shown by the children in recitations and music reflected credit on the officers. The Samuel N Laysey fund drive was very satisfactory.
Bunker Hill West Virginia June 26 Mr George Kearns sustained a hand injury while oiling a binder wheel. His left hand was caught between a chain and cog wheel resulting in three mashed fingers. Dr E B LeFevre treated the injury and no serious consequences are anticipated. Also noted are a Philadelphia woman's visit, new rural mail satchels, and a horse loss due to a kick.
In Luray yesterday a four year old girl, daughter of Carl Kibler a Sudbrook telegraph operator, died after playing horse by eating sour grass known as white clover and sheep sorrel. Another child is critically ill from the same cause.
Reverend Robb White Jr preached his farewell at Grace Episcopal Church and plans a Tarboro visit before moving to Massachusetts where he has accepted a call. He will be missed by many in Greene County, especially mountain communities, for his four years of devoted service.
Prof. G. A. Berkeley directing the Martinsburg City Band performs at Hotel Evans and presents a concert at Frederick Plaza this evening before the opera Pinafore.
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