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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
1
The last game of the series between the Giants and Petersburg drew 500 fans as the 3–3 count broke in the ninth. Duggan singled, stole third and scored on Howard's wild pitch as Petersburg failed to finish the contract, while manager Baker argued over payment and possible suits.
The New York Amusement Company drew a good sized audience at the Auditorium with moving pictures of the Gans Nelson fight in San Francisco. The engagement ends tomorrow night. Miss Henrietta Crosman appears in Mistress Nell on Saturday night for the first time.
Notice to Democrats announces postponement of the Bryan and Kern Democratic Club meeting until September 25 at 8 o'clock in Court House Hall due to Old Home Week activity. All Democratic voters are urged to attend and enroll as members.
William Jennings Bryan completed a 373 mile ride across New York state from Rochester with 14 speeches and traveled with Lew Chanler. He spent under an hour in New York before boarding to Jersey City and Wilmington. He planned to return tomorrow to address the Commercial Travelers League at 597 Broadway and Carnegie Hall at noon and night.
Two Italian men operated in Philadelphia at 64th Street and Virginia Avenue loading up on fake silver dollars last night. One suspect, a 17 year old boy, was shot in the right thigh while trying to flee and was taken to University Hospital. The second man escaped by leaping onto a trolley car.
Thousands flock to Shawnee Tribe celebration amid mock war featuring Red Men, cowboys, and troops from Front Royal and Woodstock. Festivities include a parade on Market Street, impersonations, masks, and a bright Friday night carnival at Rouss Hall with an official proclamation from Rex.
Acting County Clerk F H Krebs issued a marriage license to Harry Emmanuel Pingley son of A I Pingley of Frederick County and Evy B Stottler daughter of James F Stottler. Rev J W H Beale of Market St Methodist Episcopal Church performed the ceremony. A license was also granted to Frederick D Pond and Pearl R Lonas.
Prof J F Davison, famed as the world’s greatest skater, headlines a roller skating exhibition at Beza1ing Today on Market St rink over Thursday to Saturday September 17 to 19 with high jumps and acrobatic tricks. Carnival features and discounted admission marked the week.
The Martinsburg paper hails Prof. Jnc F Davidson as the greatest skater ever seen. He is billed for an event at the Street Rink on Thursday Friday and Saturday September 17 18 and 19 with claims he can jump about four feet on roller skates. I M Welton is listed as agent.
The Red Men's Home Coming Celebration Committee has secured Rouss Hall for a Grand Mask Carnival on Friday evening September 18 as a feature of Holse Week. An orchestra is provided and a large crowd is expected with preparations in place for comfort. Admission is $1 for ladies and gentlemen.
Miss Sadie Edmonia Heflin daughter of Mr and Mrs William Heflin and Stewart L Forney son of Mrs Katharine Forney and the late Meredith Forney were married quietly last night by Rev J W H Beale at the parsonage on South Market street with only the pastor's immediate family present. The bride, a Clarke county native long in Winchester, is popular and refined. Forney, a Star office ring type machine operator, is a well regarded local young man. The couple will live on East Cork street and friends wish them a long happy life.
The body of William Sturgiss was found on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Romney station Monday morning between 5 and 6. He appeared crushed and mangled, likely hit after falling asleep on the line or while on the track. The victim, son of the late William Sturgiss a tinsmith, lived in Romney and funeral services were held Monday evening.
Miss Frances B. Cline returns from eastern cities with a full fall and winter millinery assortment. She will be joined this season by Miss Steiner, an experienced trimmer from Baltimore, to assist in shaping hats and advising customers.
Job notice seeking a competent cook at Shenandoah Collegiate Institute Dayton Virginia. Positions open to a single person or a husband and wife duo with good wages offered. Address E U Hoen Lahel Principal Dayton VA for applications.
Robert Brown aged 81, a Richmond native and Civil War veteran, died yesterday at 19 West Corks. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at Winchester National Cemetery with interment in the York section, marking the first Masonic funeral at the cemetery. Brown enlisted April 30 in the Eleventh New York, was wounded at Chancellorsville, endured Libby Prison, and served until war’s end. His wife died about 50 years ago. Continued on page 3.
Henrietta Crosman brings the cultured stage portrait of Mistress Neil to Joyah Auditorium. She appears in the Friday night performance, with the play presented as in New York, and the engagement includes a Saturday show on September 19.
Harrisburg reports a large contingent of Pennsylvania and Maryland veterans will attend the dedication ceremonies at the Winchester National Cemetery next Saturday September 19. Pennsylvania veterans who fought at Winchester are expected. A special train departs Harrisburg 7:45 AM Saturday and returns from Winchester 5 PM. A reunion is set for Friday evening at the Commonwealth Hotel.
Miss Nealie Rosenberger of Bte pile City and Miss Bessie Gibbs of Terra Alta Virginia visit Mrs. Emma Affleck of South Market Street during old home week.
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