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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

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Rowe Likely to Be Elected Cumberland Valley Firemen President

The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association held its Martinsburg meeting at 1 30 this afternoon with Winchester delegates arriving. J A Rowe a charter member and longtime Waynesboro figure is expected to win the presidency as no opposition is reported. The parade reception and hose reel events are planned with multiple fire companies and bands traveling by Cumberland Valley Railroad tomorrow morning.

Nual Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Martinsburg Winchester Harrisburg J. A. Rowe Cumberland Valley Rowe T Waynesboro Rowe Padward Jones Raymond Forney Arthur Ritter Fred. Forney James Rehill Robert Hamilton Roger Jones Marion Anderson William Perry Robert Jones Marcellus Anderson Clifton Grimm Ed. Rainsberger Frank Spurr Nathan Hottel William Copenhaver Harry Knight Ben Cline Robert Ritter Fred “Fawcett George Treémary Ward Carper Irwin Carper Cumberland Valley Railroad

Walbrooks Playing Winchester Today

The Walbrook baseball club from Walbrook Maryland arrived by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a series with Winchester. The first game started at 3 30 this afternoon at Reservoir Park. The schedule includes games tomorrow at Martinsburg and the final one Friday with more matchups over the weekend.

Walbrook Baseball Club Walbrook Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winchester Reservoir Park Martinsburg Mata TS Brooks

For Rent Suitable flat No North Main Henry Baetjer

Classified notice announcing a suitable flat for rent at No North Main managed by Henry Baetjer with weekly listings to follow Tuesday and Friday.

North” Main Henry Baetjer Tues&Gri

Stewart Bell Emerges as Mayoral Candidate in City Race

The Democratic mass meeting spurred discussion of changes to the ticket as Stewart Bell announced his candidacy for mayor against Mayor H. H. Baker. Bell reveals he will run on the citizens' ticket. First Ward citizens propose a council slate while second ward changes are likely. Candidates must file with the city clerk by midnight.

Stewart Bell H. H. Baker The Star Steets Mr. Bell Winches Ter Democratic Party Citizens J. H. Barnett J. F. Ward John I. Sloat P.W. Boyd C. L. Robinson A. T. Jones Citizens’ Movement Wis Harry H. Baker Lorea Baker Winchester Shirley Carter William P. McGuire McGuire

Blundering Mr Brown Play At Auditorium Friday Night

Cast members busy with rehearsals and staging for The Blundering Mr Brown at the Auditorium Friday night. Mrs C W Patten coaches the production from Emerson School of Oratory and Dramatic Art with costumes and sets prepared. Tickets at Hable's cost 35 50 and 75 cents, proceeds go to hospital and baseball team.

Tucker to Speak at Memorial Day Address in Stonewall Cemetery

The Ladies Confederate Memorial Association announces Hon. Harry St George Tucker president of the Jamestown Exposition Company Norfolk has accepted an invitation to deliver the memorial day address on June 6 in Stonewall Cemetery. The Winchester observance marks its forty third anniversary drawing a large crowd from the Shenandoah Valley with reduced rates secured by the committee.

Ladies’ Confederate Memorial Association Harry St.George Tucker Jamestown Exposition Company Norfolk Stonewall Cemetery Winchester Shenandoah Valley Com

Winchester Democratic Mass Convention Nominates Local Ticket

About 275 to 300 attendees at the Winchester courthouse backed the Democratic ticket for mayor recorder and city council. The convention, led by S H Hansbrough, pledged to enforce local option laws and adopted a resolution urging honest enforcement of dry laws while preparing for ward meetings to nominate council candidates.

Roanoke David 8. Glaize R. Gray Williams S. H- Hansbrough Hansbrough D. B. Conrad John Hoover Democratic Party Wincie Democratic Party of Virginia Winchester Widereas Democrats of R. Gray. Williams Williams

Murderous Assault Tailed by Hampshire Man

Deputy Buckman returns from Cumberland with Boley, arrested in Hampshire for a murderous assault on Morgam Emmett, manager of Spring Gas Orchard Company. Emmett was struck with a heavy wood causing skull fracture and hearing loss. Boley, about 50, married, native of Bloomery, awaits grand jury action in jail.

Romney Hampshire County Buckman Cumberrland Boley Hampshire Spring Gas Frederick County Morgam Emmett Emmett Bloomery District

Front Royal Youth in Justice Court Over Jealousy Case

John Henry an 18 or 19 year old from Front Royal Va faced Justice Hartle at Hagerstown on a charge of aggravated assault and threatening to cut a sweetheart's throat with a razor. The hearing revealed a tangle of witnesses, whiskey supply, and a plan to elope with Miss Ida Mopley who testified through tears after an engagement declared long-standing.

John Henry Front Royal Justice Hartle Hage G. M. Wilkinson Roy Grant Strasburg Wilkinson Young Henry Ida Mopley Riverton Beling Jonni Tan Grant Henry Grant Miss Mopley

Funeral for Mr. Jacob Schneider Held at Mount Hebron

The funeral of Jacob Schneider, who died after a protracted illness, was held at 4 pm at his parents home on South Braddock Street. Rev George S. Bowers led services with hymns, then pallbearers from Knights of Pythias and Grace Church carried him to Mount Hebron Cemetery. Members of Rouss Hook and Ladder Company attended. firemen and Pythians sent floral tributes.

Jacob Schneider Henry Schneider South Braddock Street George S. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Witchester’ Lodge Knights of Pythias Schneider ChameceNor I. N. Good Knights of Pythias and Grace Church Rouss Hook and Ladder Company Pythlians Winchester

Local Reupholstering Service Visit This Week

The Hagerstown Lounge Co. and Mr. G. W. Haymaker visit this week to reupholster furniture in town. They offer home visits for estimates and showcase a fine line of samples.

Hagerstown Lounge Co G. W. Haymaker

Wanted country produce by Sprint Produce Co at Hook's Mill

Classified notice reads WANTED All kinds of country produce for cash payment. Sprint Produce Co located at 19-1p-4t 15 W Water St seeks buyers and high prices. Also sell brand and middlings at Hook's Mill with advertisement style shorthand.

Sprint Produce Water St Hook's Mill

The New Rink Attractions This Week

Corner of Stewart and Wolf Streets invites all spectators with free admittance for ladies at all sessions. Gentlemen may attend morning and afternoon free. Skates cost 10 cents per session for owners, private skates kept in thorough repair at no charge.

Stewart and Wolf Sts

Miss Criste Here Represents Western Viamin Co

Miss Katharine Criste from Washington D C visits Winchester at a boarding house. She is in town representing the Western Via min Co and plans a talk described as very interesting. Also notice of for sale desirable building lots Braddock Heights by Henry M?ling tenant Wea 3p t.

Miss Criste Katharine Criste Washington, D. C Winchester Calmes The Wastern Viain Co Braddock Heights Henry Moling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cumberland Valley’ Firemen’s Association Walbrooks H. St. G. Tucker S. H. Hansbrough Harry ‘Hy Baker James M. Haymaker Second Ward Henry Deahl Fred L. Glaize John M. Steck R. T. Barton J. Correll A. R. Breckenridge Adam Forney W. W. Wal Theodore Y. Kinsel Dane Thomas P. Spates Spates National Democratic W. H. Baker Mayor Baker Morgan Emmett Ers J. Messrs Harry Keckley Theodore Kinzel John A. Kern Pythians Messrs H. K. Green William Sumption Oscar Lewis
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