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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
The September Common Council election upheld a nearly full slate of officers starting new one year terms. Special Officer John Massey takes over from Charles A. McCarty, who retires after years of service.
Jacob Dohr aged 45 and married with six children reportedly took his life by stepping in front of the Cumberland Valley train near Summit station while in Winchester. He formerly worked for the railroad and relatives believe illness prompted the act. His body was taken to Chambersburg.
For sale one upright piano in first class con n rosewood finish offered cheap at Fultz's second-hand furniture store.
Walter Scott Sawyer, Boston real estate operator, married Ella Paige Adams of Roxbury on his deathbed at Somerville Hospital. The bride's father, Follens Adams, is known as writer Yaacob Strauss. Sawyer died later the same day.
Andrew Cloud, Frederick county merchant, charged with shooting his brother in law North Shirley near White Hall, will face a preliminary hearing tomorrow morning before Magistrate Luther Pannett in the county courthouse. Attorney Richard E. Byrd will represent him. Eleven days have passed since the shooting. Shirley remains alive but physicians consider his wounds mortal.
A brief notice lists a meeting with Sarah Zane scheduled for Friday at 8 o clock in the evening. Details are faint in the clipped text.
The White Star liner Baltic sailed with a record amount of letters to Great Britain as the new 2 cent airmail? post rate took effect at midnight. Under the law letters to the United Kingdom, Scotland and Ireland may be sent from any US point for 2 cents per ounce or fraction.
Mrs. J H Henry reported to Sergeant Taylor that a brown dress skirt was stolen. The search led to Julia who was found with the skirt and a gold bracelet. Magistrate Wilson sentenced Julia to 30 days in jail.
The estate of Clinton Bowen offers a whole sale of the livery’s horses carriages and outfits on South Market Street. M MeLYNCH administrator states it is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well established and profitable business.
Moonlight skating at Market Street rink featured Friday night with the Fish Ring Skating tonight event.
The Robbins Circus train of about ten cars reached Winchester from Strasburg and set up on Piccadilly street. A large county crowd gathered for the afternoon show though officials demanded a $50 parade license the circus refused to pay. After performances tonight the troupe will depart for Charles Town then Harpers Ferry Martinsburg and Brunswick.
Joseph Patterson faced charges for selling ardent spirits under state liquor laws. In Corporation Court, a compromise was announced as the jury was to be sworn. Patterson had been fined $50 on three counts in a prior justice court. Judge Atkinson upheld the judgment. Patterson must post $500 security to avoid further violations.
There will be preaching at Cain's Chapel and Millwood on Sunday at 1 o'clock. Preaching at Carper's Valley at 3 o'clock and at Boyce at 7 30.
An advertisement extols Singer Sewing Machine Co and Wheeler & Wilson as the lightest running and most durable sewing machines. It urges readers to look for the familiar red Singer machine logo and notes the company address at 5 West Piccadilly Street.
Mrs M Laura Ritter left yesterday for Manassas Virginia to visit her son Rey Hallie B Ritter of that place. New goods at Haddox's and he guarantees to save your money.
Winchester defeated the Yanigans of Baltimore at Reservoir Park for the third straight time. Sterzer allowed seven hits and struck out eleven in a 1 hour 45 minute game. Cy McDonald and Duggan starred for Tocala while Bonthron stood out for the visitors, as Winchester led 6 0 through five innings. The Baltimore Leaguers could not attend today. a telegram said they would arrive tomorrow for a double header finale with the Champions.
Miss Jenetta McCauley daughter of the late Joseph McCauley died at her uncle John McCauley’s Riverton home after several weeks illness. Funeral from Presbyterian Church with Rev Light officiating. Burial followed in the local cemetery. The community mourns the loss of a person noted for beauty and character.
Local notes from Nineveh Virginia and nearby towns report baptisms in Front Royal attended by Mr. ES May and family, visits between residents including Mr. J Miller and Eugene Mi Gauley in Winchester, and social calls among Miss Sallie Cabelle Cedarville, Mr. F McKay, Mr. Joseph Miller and Mrs. Maria Miller in Liverpool England.
St. Petersburg reports worsening health of the Czarina after a sea voyage around Finland on the imperial yacht. Anxiety over her husband and children is blamed for the crisis as officials fear for her condition.
The dry goods and shoe firm Robinson Bros will close their Winchester store at 134 North Main and move to Newport News. S D Robinson and R Robinson state personal supervision is needed for Newport News interests. A closing sale begins Saturday at 9 am with stock marked down. The Ramelow store at Market and Piccadilly will close as Robinsons relocate to Main Street.
Orders sent to all members of Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar to report to Capt Gen H R Homer at 7 30 pm for the annual inspection by Very Eminent Sir William C Stephenson of Roanoke deputy grand commander of Virginia. Inspection at 8 o'clock with all knights in full uniform. regular monthly meet follows.
Lena Thorn a 16 year old girl was rescued from 475 Rockaway Avenue East New York by Detectives Gaulfield and Burton after watching a man enter the property. Susse cursed fought and struck the girl as officers burst the door and intervened. Evelyn Thaw was refused admittance to the White Plains jail when visiting her husband.
The report by Hon. G. W. Koiner shows Virginia as the wealthiest southern state aside from Texas. It lists last year’s farm yields including Wheat, Hay, Tobacco, Potatoes, Peanuts, Orchard produce, and Daily Products with figures in the millions.
In Armell Va on October 1 families and residents are noted for weekend activities. Mr. and Mrs Louis Armel spent Saturday in Winchester. Rev Lafayette Fox visited Mr James Armel. Miss Della Haymaker visited Winchester. Mr Jesse Armel improved his residence with fresh paint. M H Rearden employed several men at his large kitchen project. Bertha Armel spent several days visiting. A local Robbins show was attended in Winchester. Mr Mc Kitchen and his child visited nearby on Saturday.
A historical accounting notes investments totaling 82 million dollars for expanded facilities plus a combined value of five stock and poultry assets at 68 million dollars. The figures reflect asset emphasis in the agricultural sector and indicate heightened capital in food production and distribution.
A fragment notes Le Welton as an agent and uses the phrasing premier to denote top quality. The garbled text references an agent and the idea of being the best, but lacks a clear event or outcome.
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