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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
1
The Champions defeated the Hershey team 7 to 0 in the opening game of a series at the park yesterday afternoon after a rain delay. Brooks pitched superbly for the champions while Tarbell was hit by five bursts in the sixth inning, aided by two errors.
W S Kirkpatrick of Fauquier County sells his interest in his late father James A Kirkpatrick son to his mother Mrs Maria Kirkpatrick for 400 dollars. Property at 134 South Market Street is a frame dwelling with brick addition and a 22 by 176 foot lot.
Mr. Henry Barrett and his bride have returned from Hampshire county West Virginia where they spent their honeymoon with relatives and friends. They are now staying with his aunt Mrs Bettie Eaton at 20 South Brad dock street and plan to move into their own house later.
Mr. James Long, who fell ill at W Harrisonburg and was driven to the home of his cousins Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turtle for treatment, resumed his journey to his Frederick County Maryland home today. The illness followed intense heat.
Elder N. McCann of Bridgewater College delivered a very interesting lecture on life in the East Indies at the Church of the Brethren in Peach Grove on Saturday evening. He recently returned from India after nine years as a missionary. He preached to a large Sunday audience and was a guest of Prof. N. D. Cole on South Market Street before leaving town.
A black and white shepherd lost at five months is missing with a Liberal reward offered for return to the public. The notice ends with contact lines for G. F. Blandy and W. R. Jones & Co at 14 E. Water Street.
Two Cumberland Valley Railroad freight trains collided yesterday at Hagerstown as an air brake failed on one engine. The eastbound train pulled onto a side track and sidewiped the other, creating one of the railroad's worst wrecks in years.
Pittsburg ends street car strike after Mayor Magee’s threat to seize lines. Workers return to service at 5 am after 48 hours off, with all gains except a ban on drinking in uniform. City loss pegged at 200000 dollars.
NEW YORK June 29 An announcement states the reorganization of the Western Maryland Railroad will finish within a week or ten days. The plan calls for a sizable reduction of fixed charges and an assessment of at least 10 dollars per share on stockholders, with potential for more. The stock had fallen steeply since the line’s troubles but rose somewhat after the disclosure.
Father William A. McKeefry pastor of St. Francis Catholic Church Staunton sails July 1 on the Cunarder Latonia for two months abroad. He will be joined by his brother Father H. G. McKeefry of Richmond and others. they will call from New York and land at Queenstown and he expects to resume duties the first Sunday in September. The itinerary covers points of interest in the British Isles and the continent.
Samantha the daughter of John C. Clark near Howard's Chapel in Dehaven County ran a sewing needle into her back. Dr Weems of Unger's Store chloroformed her three times but could not locate the needle. Millerd Shades wife ill with neuralgia. Mrs Rachel Barrett returns from McKeesport to White Hall. Mrs Brook Smith on sick list.
A home talent vaudeville program at the Empire Theater on Friday evening July 2 at 8 o clock benefits the Winchester baseball team. The bill features vaudeville dancing and singing with local talent. Tickets cost 25 cents and are on sale at the Empire. Anticipated large audience.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Wright hosted a large group of friends at their West Water Street home in honor of Daniel E Wright of Panama. Cards were played late, with cooling refreshments served as Mr Wright prepared to depart for Panama for a government post.
Judge T W Harrison sentences J Bowman to a $500 fine and one year in jail after a new trial is refused. Bowman, a Woodstock May term conviction, stabbed Robert Lantz during a quarrel over a horse deal. Both men are wealthy farmers and an appeal to the supreme court will be taken.
A letter from a resident asks whether factories on Kent street should cease blowing steam whistles from four to six in the morning until seven to spare invalids and infants. The writer urges a change to quiet the neighborhood.
A telegram reports President Taft Senator Root and Attorney-General Wickersham discussed drafting a resolution to Congress authorizing a popular vote on Amendment 16 to the U S Constitution. The amendment would authorize the government to levy an income tax on individuals and corporations.
It is claimed for J. F. Carter a Franklin West Virginia justice of the peace now 50 that he was the youngest soldier actively engaged on either side in the civil war. As a boy he ran away from Warren county Kentucky and enlisted May 25 1863 in the Eighty second Georgia Regiment Confederate artillery service. Claims for the honor are also advanced by Judge Sam Williams of Wytheville Virginia and Police Chief George C. Ricamore of Berryville Virginia.
The notice states that during July and August all local business places will close each Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Special to The Star reports for Virginia expect showers tonight or Wednesday with a slight cool down on Wednesday.
Mr. W. Nelson Page returned from Richmond after taking part in the Old Dominion tennis tournament held on the Hermitage Club courts.
City school board announced June attendance at the John Kerr Public Schools fell below the usual average, a continuing trend for several years. Teachers could not agree on a cause, with the matter discussed at a regular meeting at City Hall.
A severe electrical storm struck the western section for two hours on Saturday evening causing flooding and bridge loss near Rock Enon Springs from F D Goodes to Rock Enon. Farm fields suffered corn and grain damage while roads became impassable and mail delivery halted, forcing horse travel. Harvest preparations continued between showers as Back Creek flooded road segments.
The Empire theatre on Market street hosted three shows last night drawing a large crowd. Dixie Harris and Frances Harris led a comedy singing act titled A Diamond in the Rough with three changes and several songs, winning strong applause. Billy Thompson impressed as a character comedian with a sweet voice. Ada Thatcher rendered the picture melody When the Frost Turns the Maple Leaves of Gold and the silent pictures were praised.
The Boyce State Bank plans to raise capital to $20,000. Subscriptions will be received at the Bank’s banking house in Boyce Virginia beginning Thursday July 1 1909. Interested parties may call at the bank or write to President George B Harrison for details.
Three shows with the Harris sisters as the feature act headline the Empire program. Ad highlights the best pair yet and urges readers not to miss the performances. Five cent admissions, with shows at 8 p m and a note to see the sixth page for picture titles.
Henry Baetjer & Co. promotes royal muslin underwear in a 4th page advertisement. The listing emphasizes quality fabrics and domestic production, inviting readers to visit the store for new arrivals and specials.
A telegram to Captain Robert Breckenridge announced the death of his eldest son, Robert K. Breckenridge, in Columbus Ohio, occurred after six last evening. Brother A R Breckenridge left for Columbus to arrange the funeral likely Thursday.
Winchester Gun Club members, noted marksmen, hold a shooting match on Equity Improvement Company grounds near Reservoir Park on Monday afternoon July 5. Organizers nearing completion of event plans. expect many local sportsmen to attend and prizes awarded for top scores. admission is free.
RYPMNUGE Virginia readers note the daily sound of reapers harvest as grain ripens with dew. Henry Willis of Tulip returns to driving after three weeks of illness. John Conner and Walter Flowers joined children's services in Orlando. K J Albin improves his property with new wire fences. Local corn fields flourish after recent rains, pushing prices down from last fall.
The funeral for John W. Cather a prominent Western Frederick County resident died at his Hayfield area home, was held at the Southern Methodist Church Gainesboro at 11 this morning. Rev S H Greene led services and the casket was laid to rest in the nearby graveyard.
John and Solenberger Co advertises the best window screens in its listing. The notice highlights quality products and a dealer location.
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