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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
1
A nostalgic column recalls life in the city a century ago and contrasts it with present memory. It endorses moral growth over mere intellect while criticizing Professor Peck of Columbia University for alleged selfishness and divorce grounds, warning of a dangerous teaching influence.
Winchester easily won the second game from Richmond by 4 to 1. Miller pitched a dominant game for Winchester, limiting Richmond to three early singles. The series continues with a double header this afternoon, after the first game started at 2 30.
Hearst dispatch reports a letter from S. S. Hastings executor of Grover Cleveland's will branding a New York Times article on Cleveland and Taft as a forgery. Hastings states evidence shows the article was not written or signed by Cleveland and should not be credited to him.
Mr and Mrs J Harvey Cornwell celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at Edgewood near Greenway. About 75 friends attended a night of gifts and an elaborate supper followed by dancing until 3 am.
J William Miller a leading Winchester merchant filed a deed of assignment with the city clerk, naming H S Larrick as trustee. Liabilities total 43261.31 with no asset schedule. he assigns a 90 foot lot on W Clifton Street, a Cumberland Valley Railroad warehouse, a Martinsburg three story brick building, and his stock in Winchester and Martinsburg. Debts include 10000 to Shenandoah Valley Bank and 10000 to Farmers and Merchants Bank, plus 5000 to Union Bank. other unpaid accounts exist. Miller has long operated in Winchester Martinsburg and Charles Town and is regarded as a top local businessman.
The skating contest at Market Street Rink ends tonight with eight couples skating to choose the best. A gold circulating medal goes to the top winner who can retain it unless another earns it later, while every contestant receives a merit medal. A ladies Elgin gold watch will be awarded to the lady with the most coupons. Voting is by skate or admission tickets, with a 5 cent charge for ladies to skate.
Miss Kremer presents a fall opening showcasing a beautful line of pattern hats bonnets and millinery novelties on Tuesday and Wednesday September 29 30. The public is cordially invited.
Partly cloudy to night and Sunday in Virginia. Fragmentary notes mention local names and scattered references. The text lacks coherent forecast details and reads as a garbled weather segment with no clear measurements or timings.
A plan for a banquet honoring Virginia champions is organized by a provisional committee led by W. H. Frederick R. T. McGuire Mack Noonan and Harold Sheetz. No alcohol will be served with a program featuring song music and a box score demonstration by Dr. Hunter McGuire.
Fire in Fon Du Lac Wisconsin threatens six city blocks destroying St Josephs Catholic and First Congregational churches and a large garage with several residences. In New York arrest made on burglary and arson on Rhinebeck lawn as Governor Hughes nomination notified at Union League Club Brooklyn.
Judge Thomas W. Harrison of the Circuit Court has spent a week in Woodstock and Harrisonburg handling cases for ill Judge Haas. He plans to convene Clarke County Court in Berryville, preside in Alexandria, then travel to Harrisonburg and Winchester for the Rockingham and Frederick counties terms, anticipating a busy October session.
The Runaways musical arrives at Thee Auditorium on Wednesday night September 30. Composer performers include George Orey singing A Kiss for Each Day in the Week. The show features Rooster Dante and a string of bright tunes making a local sensation.
Mrs. Patrick Murphy of Wadesville Clarke County learns her uncle John Crim died at his Oakland Michigan home after a long illness at age 77 He was an early resident of the county and brother of the late John P and Edward Crim Joseph Murphy of Wader ville travels to Oakland for the funeral, Crim had many friends in Frederick County.
Wanted room with bath and a place for wife and self. Respond to Willyard and Lew Is Potters and Merchants Bank, pes 9-24. Short worded note suggests postal or classified notice context for lodging and contact.
Democrats of Winchester formed the National Club to support the national ticket. John M. Steck was elected president with G. H. Kinzel as secretary. A membership drive enrolled 986 voters, with plans to expand. Committees were named for speakers and recruitment, and a meeting set for October 2 in the courthouse hall to seek Hon. James Hay as a speaker.
North Shirley man Shirley May Die was shot in the abdomen by Andrew Cloud at the Tatter's store last Monday evening. He remains in serious condition at his White Hall area home and officials fear against recovery. A physician denied a rumor of a dying condition but book authority warned his status worsened today.
Four women compete in a late evening orange race at 9 30, billed as one of the most exciting events at the rink. Spectators are urged to attend the debut night for the new skating venue.
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