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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
1
The Winchester champions beat the Yanigans of Baltimore 5 to 2 in a fast afternoon game at Reservoir Park. Cy McDonald starred with three of four hits and flawless fielding at first. Jordan contributed notably for Baltimore, while Johnson wore down by fatigue with runners on base.
Funeral services for Mrs. V Hausehflu Hausépfluck were held at 11 o'clock at the Salem Dunkard Church in Stephens City. The burial followed at the adjacent church graveyard with ministers N D Cool Charles Brown and J P Cetral officiating. a large gathering attended.
The Giants will close the season with three games against a Baltimore Orioles Eastern League selection this Thursday through Saturday. Manager Baker announced the plan after winning the first two of the three game series with the "Baltimore Vanigans." The Leaguers will arrive tomorrow.
Miss Carter. May Stryker the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Stryker of this city was given a party at the home of her parents on East Clifford street last evening. The little girl received numerous presents.
Ragged OCR fragment shows an apparel ad promising made to order suits and overcoats with guaranteed fit and saving. The rest mentions Misses Carrie and Mary Arnold visiting in Montgomery county Maryland at the home of Mr. Ragat Arne, plus stray references to food suppliers and a textile item.
The funeral of the late Mrs. R. Jane Haynie was held at 8 o clock this afternoon at Centenary Reformed Church where she had been a longtime member. Rev. T K Cromer led services as a large crowd attended before the remains were laid to rest at Mount Hebron Cemetery. She is survived by two sons Charles E Haynie of this city and Thomas Haynie of Paris Ky and a large number of grandchildren.
Dr hose B. Smoke of White Hall reports North Shirley is in extremely critical condition after being shot in the abdomen last week by Andrew Cloud. The preliminary hearing for Cloud, postponed from Tuesday, is set for Friday in the county courthouse.
Reward of 200 dollars offered for return of five described rings lost in Virginia. Items include plain gold ring, two diamond sets with sapphires, a diamond and pearl set, a small diamond set, and a jade ring. Contacts listed: Alexander Barrie or H H Baker in Winchester, or A E White at Battletown Inn Berryville.
Miss Kremer premieres fall hats and bonnets in Middletown on Friday October 2. Also advertised window glasses replacement service by Hillyard & Lbew, opposite Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Classified ad notes an upright piano in first class condition with a rosewood finish for sale at Fultz's second hand furniture store. The item is dated 9-29 and mentions Robinson Bros planning a major merchandising feat in Winchester, urging readers to stay tuned to advertisements for details.
A large Winchester Inn banquet saluted Sandy Baker and the Virginia league champions. Toastmaster R Gray Williams led remarks praising Baker and the team, with players and guests delivering speeches. Messages from rivals and supporters, including a telegram from Richmond, punctuated the organized celebration.
William Jennings Bryan abruptly reversed his speaking tour plans after a secret conference with his brother Charles W. Bryan and is hurrying home to Lincoln. The change follows the pair's private talks and Bryan issued a statement to leave Lincoln immediately. He is en route home.
The Winchester team hosts a celebratory gathering praising Manager Baker for a season of strong play. A Winchester orchestra entertains, and prizes like a tiny baseball bat and ribboned paper roll are given to fans McDonald and pitcher Johnny, while supporters in New York and Chicago pledge incentives to recruit players.
Mrs Iona Morgret former Winchester hotel keeper was tried in Hagerstown on keeping a disorderly house. Fined 75 dollars after promising to close and retire in 30 days. Earlier she faced charges of selling amberine without a license and on Sunday. The case drew sensational interest among a nightlife crowd and drew mixed reactions from local residents.
In the corporation court four defendants Mrs E B Patterson Hollie McCoy George Mayhew and A Boxwell appeal from justice court on small brew charges. Each posted 600 bond. A similar case against R M Henry moved from the corporation court to circuit court and brief deadlines were set. The Henry outcome may affect the continued cases.
Por Virginia forecast calls for fair and warmer weather tonight, followed by partly cloudy skies Thursday and cooler conditions in the northwest. Reader notices mention Foley's Orino Laxative as a new non gripe remedy with Franck Baker & Son guaranteeing Premier sales through agent Welton. Mr Harry B Harmer of Philadelphia visits Mr Eagar Hartmer in the city.
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