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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
1
Nostalgic reminiscence recalls Civil War memories and fallen heroes in Winchester, contrasting peaceful fields with the carnage of the past. Also reports a quirky divorce case involving a deaf mute couple in Newark and a discussion on quarrels of fingers.
Clintoh A Bowen of 47 South Market street died suddenly at his home shortly after 2 PM. A well known Winchester resident and horseman he led the mask carnival at the homecoming event last night and ran a nearby livery stable. He had served as a teacher in Frederick County and was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He leaves a widow Minnie Brown Bowen, parents, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Newport RI September reports a dinner party quarrel as Harry Oelrichs and Craig Biddle fought on the Hoytine cottage lawn. Both men were described as handsome and roughly handled before retreating toward New York. The unruly scene disrupted high society guests in attendance. Nearby a newborn boy found abandoned near Bishop’s Book in front of 210 Eighth Avenue is noted without further detail. Dr John Morris, a street sweeper, observed the event in passing.
Governor Edwin S. Stuart led a distinguished Pennsylvania delegation at the National Cemetery in Winchester for the 44th anniversary of the Battle of Winchester. The ceremony featured a monument costing 20000 dollars, depicting a wounded color bearer and a Pennsylvania figure, draped in the Stars and Stripes as Union and Confederate veterans participated in a unified tribute.
Heavy betting at Gravesend track despite anti gambling law. Tom Shaw placed 5000 on Lewis Chanler for governor with Henry Harris, while Roxie Augurolan laid 1000 and 2000 on Chanler, claiming 18000 more to bet. In Manhattan a maniac fought police and was later placed in Bellevue after violent restraint.
Winchester stars for the Giants as they edge Walbrook 12 to 8 at Park yesterday afternoon. Feiser steady on the mound allowed seven scattered hits. Senta Baker Logan and Gary led the Walbrook charge with limited support from Winchester bats. Hits by Brown Di Lentz Knox Baker Donald Duggan Mabry and Logan pace the Giants while Fetser Harris Mabry Cary and Duffy are among the best for Walbrook. Umpire Weeks tallied the game time at 1.45.
New York reports William Jennings Bryan received a tremendous ovation in New York and at Carnegie Hall before heading to New Haven Connecticut by private car tied to the Boston Express. He traveled with National Committeemen Daniel Green and Cummins. Orville Wright remains restless after injury as he recovers in a Washington post hospital and shows strain but his condition is not alarming.
Notice from Bryan and Kern Democratic club announcing a postponed enrollment meeting on September 25 at 8 o'clock in the Court House Hall. All Democratic voters urged to attend and enroll.
Davidson, known as the crown king of rollers and hailed as the greatest skater, appears at Market Street Rink for the last time. A large crowd watched last night as he performed, with plans to attempt the World record and a final trick show tonight.
Mr. J. T. Fisher sold a lot on Highland Avenue to Mrs. Lee White for 175 dollars in cash. The parcel fronts 25 feet on the avenue and extends back 190 feet.
In Winchester, Martinsburg men marched in parade after nightfall and fired blank cartridges. Police detained several individuals, noting nerves and moonlit disturbances as excuses.
Classified note seeks a single woman or a husband and wife for Wit employ at Shenandoah College and Institute in Dayton Virginia. Good wages offered. Address BB, Hoen shel, Principal.
Fragmentary notice describes a lost purse containing money and valuable papers with the name Jacob Crisman. The finder should return the papers to the main office. no questions will be asked.
The Friendship Band performs tonight at Market Sit Rink inviting skaters to join from 2:30 PM. Enjoy live music while you skate as the Market hosts this casual event.
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