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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1909

Page

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Virginia Wins Important Point In Debt Hearing

In a Richmond debt hearing, Virginia secured a crucial point though the special master’s ruling favored Virginia overall. West Virginia’s accountant Thomas Bird Dixey faced questions about when accounts began on March 9, 1823, prompting a request to postpone two months for a joint readjustment.

Wrest Virginia Richmond Thomas Bird Dixey West Virginia Carlisle New York

Rink Team Wins Bowling Contest

The season opener drew a large crowd at Market street rink and bowling parlor. Three games produced 2 608 pins, with the rink team 1 308 to their credit after the second game lead of 34 pins. Team members included Jesse Wright Leonard Copenhaver Ashley Sprint Gray Beverley Anger Murnan against George Andrews Charles Grim Carl Roberts Taylor Harford James Hottel. Next week another game and more matches are planned for both ladies and gentlemen.

Market Street Main Street Jesse Wright Leonard Copenhaver Ashley Sprint Gray Beverley Anger ‘Murnan George Andrews Charles Grim Carl Roberts Taylor Harford James Hottel

Apple Orchards and How to Grow It Bulletin

Treatise on apple varieties, budding and grafting, locating orchards, fertilisers, planting, tree selection, cultivation and protection, harvest handling and marketing. Published by United States Department of Agriculture. free copy via your congressman at Washington.

United States Department. ofs.Agriculture Washington

Building Lots For Sale In Shen_val Realty Listing

Six lots of the Wm Byrd property offered by Shenandoah Valley Realty Co. Two on Washington Street and four on Stewart Street with no grading needed and old shade trees. alley at rear. G C Miller, Gen Mgr encourages written or in person inquiries at the Virginia Woolen Company platform sales site.

Wm. Byrd Washington St Stewart St Shen. Val. Realty CO G. C. Miller

Friendship Fire Company to Attend May 19 Demonstration in Hagerstown

The Friendship Fire Company accepted an invitation to a May 19 demonstration in Hagerstown Maryland under the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The reel team trains for the event and plans to travel in the morning and return the same day or next morning.

Friendship Fire Company Hagerstown Order of Eagles Friendship Confederate Memorial Association Stonewall Cemetery

Miss Davis Tonight In A Doll's House at Auditorium

Miss Florence Davis and Mr. Eliot Dexter head a company arriving by Cumberland Valley for a performance of Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Auditorium tonight Curtain at 8 30. The duo previously starred in Under the Greenwood Tree to strong audience praise.

Florence Davis Elliot Dexter Cumberland Valley

Miss Fry Weds Newspaper Man In Washington

Miss Fry wife of newspaper man William H. Rippard married Edyth Fry in Washington on March 28 officiated by Rev Guthrie of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They reside at the Partner. The bride is sister of Mrs Stanley Harmer and visited Winchester last summer. The groom is son of the late Dr Rippard of Westminster Maryland and on the staff of The Evening Star Washington.

William H. Rippard Edyth Fry Nannie Fry Washington Mr. Guthrie Methodist Episcopal Church Stanley Harmer Winchester Dr. Rippard Westminster Evening Star of Washington

Mrs Hieman to Drive New York Bound Car

Mrs Hieman, an expert motorist formerly Miss Louise Henry of Winchester, has purchased a 30 horsepower overland runabout from the Syracuse Motor Car Company and will drive the car to New York.

Jesse S. Hieman Syracuse Motor Car Company Hieman New York Idgrature N. Y Herald Louise Henry Winchester

Building Lots For Sale On Fairview Ave

G Casper Fries advertises affordable building lots on Fairview Avenue with sizes to suit buyers and adds a house for rent.

Fairview “Ave Casper Fries

Mann Opposed to Ten Joint Debates in Interview

Judge William Hodges Mann, opposing joint debates for the nomination, says such discussions split the Democratic party and offer no new issues. He criticizes mudslinging and insists he runs on his own merits, with no statements from his campaign to prompt further remarks.

William Hodges Mann Democratic Party

Death of Mrs Eva Rinker at 27 in Frederick county

Mrs Eva Rinker wife of Hugh McAllister Rinker of Opequon Frederick county died at 8 pm at her parents Rosenberger home from consumption aged 27. Funeral from her parents home at 10 am Saturday with interment at St Johns Church Rev W J Smith to officiate. Survived by husband two children Mildred and Margaret, parents and siblings Frank MeIlwee Charles Daniel Branson MeIlwee Bertha Snapp Minnie and Mary MeIlwee. Father James T MeIlwee serves on county board of supervisors.

Eva Rinker Hugh McAllister Rinker Opequon James T. McIlwee Rosenberger St. John’s Church W. J. Smith Rinker Mildred Margaret Rinker Messrs Frank Meiilwee Florida Charles, Daniel and Branson MceIlwee This County Bertha Snapp Winchester Minnie Mary MeIlwee James T. MeIlwee

Slemp Calls Republican State Convention for July 28

Chairman C. B. Slemp of the Republican State Executive Committee issues a call for a state convention on July 28 to nominate candidates for state offices and handle other business. Delegates and alternates for the Seventh District are listed, totaling 120, with district cities and counties named. Also, Rouss Hook and Ladder & Co. members are asked to meet tonight at 8 o'clock. ip L. D. GRUBBS, Capt.

C. B. Slemp Reublican State Executive Committee Congressional District Albemarle Clarke Frederick Greene Madison Page Rappahannock Rockingham Shenandoah Warren Charlottesville Winchester The Rouss Hook and Ladder &Co Ip L. D. Grubbs Capt

Mrs Ryland visits relatives near Gift Hill

Mrs. Andrew Ryland of Cumberland visits her parents at Gift Hill near Nain. She was formerly Miss Nannie Russell, daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Russell of this city.

Andrew Ryland Cumerland Gift Hill Nain Ryland Nannie Russell F. J. Russell

Funeral services for Mrs Stayman

The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Stayman wife of Milton J Stayman who died Tuesday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital was held at the family residence at 3 o clock this afternoon. Rev Dr J H Lacy conducted the service of the Presbyterian Church of which she was a member. Floral designs were sent by friends. The remains were taken to Mount Hebron Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers: Thomas Cover Sr P W Boyd Sr Ira Capper W B S White H Clay Krebs John M Steck James B Russell Harry R Kern.

Mary J. Stayman Milton J. Stayman Winchester Memorial Hospital North Washington Street J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Messrs Thomas Cover, Sr P. W. Boyd, Sr Ira Capper W. 8S. White H. Clay Krebs John M. Steck James B. Russell Harry R. Kern

Vivid Lightning Accompanies Storm In Winchester

The spring storm arrived shortly after noon with vivid lightning and heavy rain in Winchester and vicinity. No damage was reported in town though the lightning appeared sharp and sulphuric and the rain cooled the air and refreshed foliage.

Winchester

Funeral Held for Mrs. W Dol Hockman in Canterbury

Rev N F A Cupp conducted the funeral for Mrs W Dol Hockman called to Canterbury in this county. Services were at Canterbury United Brethren Church where she was a longtime member. Interment followed at Lebanon Church.

N. F. A. Cupp Canterbury Dol. Hockman Canterbury United Brethren Church Lebanon Church

Berryville visitor and local trader haul bran and middlings

Mr. Joséph R. Hardesty of Berryville Virginia spent the day in town visiting friends while J. W. Hook announced the receipt of two carloads of bran and middlings offered to wholesale and retail trade.

J. W. Hook Joséph R. Hardesty Berryville, Va

S E McCarty dies from consumption in Winchester

Samuel McCarty 58 a Winchester shoemaker dies after a lingering illness at his home 311 South Market Street leaving a widow son Edward and three daughters Henrietta Louise and Nellie Dorsey his eldest daughter Nellie died January 9. He was a member of Braddock Street Methodist Church and Friendship Fire Company Funeral at 4 PM Saturday from his residence with Rev J W Duffey officiating Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery

Samuel McCarty South Market Street McCarty Nellie R. Dorsey Ree Winchest Joseph McCarty Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church South Friendship Fire Company Edward McCarty Henrietta Louise McCarty Messrs Charles A. McCarty Winchester James McCarty Philadelphia Cornelius McCarty Romney W.va

Mrs Lucy Funston Fractures Hip in White Post Walk

A report from White Post Clarke County says Mrs Lucy L Funston aged about 50 stumbled and fell on a sidewalk this morning fracturing a hip. Her condition is serious and she is sister to Dr T M Lewis of White Post. Many friends in Winchester will regret the accident.

The Star Today White Post Clarke County Lucy L. Funston

Memorial Day Date Change in Winchester Ceremonies

The Confederate Memorial Association and Gen Turner Ashby Camp C V adjust the annual memorial exercises from June 6 to Saturday June 5 due to the sixth falling on Sunday. They are contacting veteran camps in the Shenandoah Valley and arranging speakers and guests as a large crowd is expected in Winchester.

The Confederate Memorial Association Turner Ashby C. V Stonewall Cemetery Shenandoah Valley Winchester

Virginia Weather: Fair North Showers South Cooler

The May 7 weather bulletin from Washington reports Virginia will see fair skies in the northern region and showers in the southern portion. Cooler temperatures are expected tonight with Saturday turning fair again.

the Star Washington Virginia

Baltimore Visitor Mr W C Mayville Stops at Hotel Evans

Mr W C Mayville of Baltimore is stopping at Hotel Evans during his stay.

W. C. Mayvillé Baltimore Hotel Evans

Mob of Women Attacks Prisoner During Kidnapping Trial

In Mercer Pennsylvania on May 7 a mob of about 1000, mostly women, attacked Mrs Helen Boyle as she was taken back to jail after a kidnapping trial. Deputies and volunteers fenced them off, but rage surged at the courthouse door as the crowd demanded to seize the prisoner and avenge the alleged crime. Boyle's husband James Boyle was convicted earlier and his wife faced arraignment following the verdict.

Mercer Helen Boyle Wichitta James Boyle

Strasburg Hospital Likely To Be Incorporated

Application filed with the State Corporation Commission seeks a charter for Strasburg Hospital founded by Dr. M. R. Bruin with 35000 minimum and 10000 maximum capital. First year officers include Dr. M. R. Bruin as president and Dr. D. M. Kipps as vice president. Directors listed are Bruin Kipps Stickley Kneisley Hamaker Copp and Wunder.

State Corporation Commission Strasburg Hospital M. R. Bruin D. M. Kipps Front Royal A. C. Stickley C. L. Kneisley J. D. Hamaker G. A. Copp M. B. Wunder

High License Increase Hits Parkersburg Bars

Parkersburg West Virginia city council approved a ordinance raising the annual liquor license from 600 to 1000 dollars. Together with a state license hike effective July 1 the total cost reaches about 2000 dollars. Officials estimate roughly half of the 60 local liquor dealers may quit when current licenses expire. Thomas Keating of Winchester, linked with James Clark Distilling Co of Cumberland Maryland, recently entered the Parkersburg trade.

Parkersburg W. Va Thomas Keating Winchester James Clark Distilling Company Cumberland

Cumberland Valley warehouse lease sold to Martinsburg man

The Cumberland Valley warehouse leasehold mentioned yesterday was purchased by C. A. Miller of Martinsburg, West Virginia, not by C. A. Heller of this city.

Cumberland Valley C. A. Miller Martinsburg W. Va C.A. Heller City

Casino Tonight Special Pictures at the iD

Shonnie O'Brien headlines a collection of notable photos and features in the casino section. The page highlights several standout images and invites readers not to miss the visuals this edition.

Shonnie O'Brien

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Maj. Conrad John G. Carlisle Spooner - Littlefield Virginia . Woolen Company OLD Tammany Friendship Company Hunter B. Grimm Miss Davis Miss Fry Mrs. Hieman Mann Slemp Stayman S. E. McCarty J. W. Duffey Lucy Funston Billy Whitla Boyle Casino
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