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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
4
A New York court closed a sensational case where a girl accused the actor Hitchcock of a grave offense. She claimed perjury by an agent of the Gerry Society and that she was forced to lie. A confession by the girl reportedly saved Hitchcock from prison.
City council plans to preserve General Washington HQ as historic landmark by purchasing the Kurtz property and converting surrounding grounds into a park. It proposes a five man commission to lead the project, with two field cannons donated by the Government to add dignity to the site.
A derisive analysis condemns factional Democratic party battles over Judge Rhea. The piece accuses Republicans and allied Dems of personal motives, whitewashing Crump, sowing unproven claims, and disguising partisanship as patriotism in the General Assembly.
A silver Masonic trowel traveling the globe arrived in Portland Oregon amid ceremonial welcome by a high grade committee. Started two years ago in New York the tour will visit each Masonic jurisdiction worldwide to foster closer ties among Masonic Judges. Superintendent Spurrier and Chief Gierk Maphis departed for Staunton and Lexington for several days. Rose Janney left for Duss and Mary Winkley stayed in Harrisonburg. Va.
Mr Edward EB Stone and his sister Mars Wissler of Salem Ontario arrived in Winchester at noon today. Mrs Wissler will visit her father Dr Robert W Stone while Mr Stone plans to spend most of the summer in and near Winchester. Friends are glad to welcome them back.
Weather report records 32 snowfalls from November to March, starting November 12 and ending March 9, surpassing last year by six. Deepest accumulation was 1 to 2 inches on January 1, with four snows in November, six in December, eight in January, eleven in February, and three in March.
Whitacre Virginia sees visits from Miss Bruce Sargeant chef Nain and Mr Georg Eiler. Mrs Ann Holland was buried near her home after a prolonged illness. Rev Racey preached at Mt Hebron Sunday night. Scrivener Gore joins the settlement, Lemuel Whitacre moves near his new purchase. George Cloud of Falling Waters WV visited Morgan County. Sadie Omps spent time with parents. Kate Peacemaker guests O W Dick. Dearie Pugh buried an infant at Ebenezer.
A Manchester court fines a woman after she argues her fine was unjustified by showing good clothing carries moral weight. The report, from Grimes Virginia, also covers local notices about a surprise party for Miss Mabelle Fintrenck, school spelling match dates, and small town social and business notes.
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