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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
A Winchester plan for September 14 to 19 outlines a large carnival with Shawnee Tribe of Red Men contract, Marrs Great Southern Shows providing attractions, and merchants urged to decorate. The program includes a municipal parade, decorated floats, a firemen parade, a tournament at the fair grounds, prize balls, and broad town-wide cooperation.
Shepherdstown, led by manager Prof Page Andrews, failed to score as Dr Tonkin of Martinsburg shut them out for Winchester, 17 to 0. The Morgans Grove fair drew over 5,000 spectators with a notable horse show and a grandstand full of visitors from Virginia and Maryland. Winchester Giants play Morgans Grove again today and then Hagerstown tomorrow.
Miss Alleen B C Dammann daughter of Mr and Mrs J Francis Dammann married Dr Clarence B Ingraham Jr of Hartford Conn in Baltimore at the home of Miss Dammann The ceremony was conducted by Rev W R Cowardin uncle of the bride The couple will reside at the Marlborough Baltimore after a wedding trip north The bride has visited Winchester as a guest of the Misses Weems and has many local friends
A social party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Grove in Stephens City in honor of their daughter Katharine Eugenia. Guests included Katharine Grove Elsie Miller Rhoda Shertzer Alice McCarty Marguerite Peary Virginia Dean George Staling Fred Lemley Robert McCarty Randolph Ridgeway Eugene Barr Maurice Goffman Bertus Barr acted as chaperone. Games were played until 10 pm when refreshments were served and memories were made for the young attendees.
J Pierpont Morgan returns from Europe to find the Corsair yacht scratched and dismantled following a collision with the Fall River boat New Hampshire. Mellin, president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, is asked to pay for repairs. In Pittsburgh a man dies after dancing two hours in the street. A meeting is announced for Friday evening with members urged to attend.
The tenth annual Warrenton Horse Show Association exhibition opened amid cheers for Royal Swell owned by Bowles Brothers of Clarke County. The horse bolted during applause and tore through a wire fence, though no one was hurt and the vehicle remained undamaged. Willow King won the Ribbon in class 88 with Allan Potts. F W Okie fell on Para dox in class 35 and was slightly injured but company owner remained unhurt.
The Market Street rink managers offer to turn the rink over to the Red Men homecoming committee next Wednesday night. Proceeds will go to the event and a $2.50 prize is offered for the best Indian costume on the floor.
Mr. Branson L. Tharp and Miss Cora E Owens, both of this county, were married yesterday afternoon by Rev L Potter at the parsonage of Frederick circuit Southern Methodist Church on North Main Street. The bride is the daughter of Amos Owens and the groom the son of James R Tharp.
The Star reports James L. Denny of Columbia recounts floods that left his business shut for six days and workers cut from supplies. Augusta resident Mrs Frank B Melain endured first floor flooding and undermined walls, prompting temporary relocation from the area.
A certified copy of the annual report from Chairman BW Holmes Boyd of the City School Board was transmitted to the Common Council for a special meeting Friday. The five-sheet, fiscal year Aug 1 1907 to July 31 1908 shows a 486.41 cash start, 6368 receipts, 5981.42 disbursements, and a final balance of 887.29 at Union Bank of Winchictey. The finance committee Holmes Conrad T M Bantz and H D Fuller examined the accounts and found them correct.
Mrs. Joh A. Singer and Mrs. D. Snapp of Staunton arrive by B. and O. train to attend the funeral of their brother Charles P. Lewis who will be buried tomorrow afternoon in Mount Hebron.
Classified ad tells of a six room apartment for rent with bath gas and hot water. Mentions Henry Baetjer and Haddox clothing store urging readers to buy there. Appears dated August 6.
Capt William M Calvert formerly of Winchester now in Woodstock lost a valuable Masonic charm at the Harrisonburg firemen's convention last week. He advertised to recover the jewel and has since regained it.
An offer from M. Welton, agent, promotes Haddox made to order suits and hovercoats described as premier quality.
A letter from Winchester voter g. s. Swimley denounces the Baltimore Sun for switching to the Republicans as the Democratic Club movement grows in Frederick County. He has subscribed thirty years but will cancel the Sun and switch to the Baltimore American, calling the Sun the Baltimore Moon.
A Leap Year themed skating event hosted at Market Street Rink brings together local skaters for an evening of odd skating acts and casual performances. Organizers promote fun, low key competition and community enjoyment.
Knights of Pythias members are called to assemble at Castle 2 20 Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of brother knight Chas ip Mah Lewis at J. Madison Spurr, C. C.
Entered into rest on August 7 1908 Sarah Ann McCleave widow of Robert Hall McCleave aged 91 years six months ten days Funeral services were held at the home of her son in law R M Totten 5544 Bryant street Pittsburg Pa August 31 at 2 oclock p m Ware densville papers please copy
Lyman H Howe presents world famous moving pictures at the Auditorium this evening. The shows promise to be both interesting and instructive. Tickets cost 25 36 and 50 cents.
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