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Winchester The Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1897

Page

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Winchester Triumphs Over Edinburg In Valley League Clash

Winchester defeated Edinburg 8 to 4 as Jacky Shiner held Edinburg to 11 hits and received support from Atwell and Kern. Edinburg’s Lewis delivered a standout unassisted double, while Joe Bernard kept the game close amid nine Winchester singles and timely scoring from Calvert Moran and Hoxton. The game featured strong fielding, a late Winchester push, and a rough moment when Snyder was injured.

Reservoir Park Nicholls Boyle Washington Edinburg Soi Winchester Berryville Jacky Shiner Joe Bernard Joe Stonewall Kern Wills Moran Hoxton Atwell Sheetz Downey Lewis Snyder Calvert Shiner Berry Seltzer Connor Roth Kern Stone Perner Rothe Penner Bernard

Polk Jones Still At Large After Berryville Charlestown Reappearance

Polk Jones, who vanished from the city Monday, was seen in Berryville and later in Charlestown. Frank Woodward and James Rosenberger pursued him. Jones showed signs of mental imbalance but was not believed seriously ill. He escaped the wagon at Berryville and fled, with Rosenberger continuing the search back to Winchester. It is presumed he returned to Charlestown.

Mr. Polk Jones Berryville Charlestown Mr. Jones Messrs Frank Woodward James Rosenberger Woodward Winchester Mr. Rosenberger Rosenberger Jones

Letter From Mr Rouss Expresses Thanks For Support

Secretary E G Hollis received a letter from Cuas Broadway Rouss thanking Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society for its resolutions. He would be glad to attend the fair but plans to be present at the North Carolina monument dedication in Stonewall cemetery on September 17.

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Rouss E. G. Hollis North Carolina Stonewall Cemetery Cuas Broadway Rovss

Byrd Whitacre Assault Trial Postponed to Next Week

The trial of R. E. Byrd for striking J. P. Whitacre, set for next Monday, has been delayed to the following Monday.

R. E. Byrd J. P. Whitacre

Committee weighs vault floor changes at Clerk's office

The Committee on Buildings of the Board of Supervisors is considering a cement floor for the Clerk's office vault. The proposal aims to improve durability and safety in the secure area.

Board of Supervisors

Relic cannon ball found during Market street excavation

A six pound cannon ball was unearthed four to five feet underground during excavation for Mrs. Graichen's new Market street house. Rev. J B Stonesifer received it from Mr. Edw. McFarland and weighs options whether it marks a Revolutionary relic or a War of 1812 remnant.

J. B. Stonesifer Edw. McFarland F. A. Gratchen Market Street Stonesifer Roger Brannon Morgan Brannon Philip Bush Virginia Louis Phillippe France Old Philip Welch Graichen

Friendship Fire Company Sets Oyster Supper and Fair

At the Friendship Fire Company's monthly meeting a winter oyster supper and fair were approved with a committee named J E Correll Wm Jenkins H B Grim Wm Deschon Adam Forney Jas M Haymaker and Chas H Hardy. The Waynesboro centennial attendance was left to the prior committee. Invitations were accepted for Sacred Heart Church yard party and U B Churchyard party near Lewis Jones knitting factory. Water seepage into a cellar prompted a committee to investigate the cause.

Friendship Fire Company J. E. Correll Wm. Jenkins H. B. Grim Wm. Deschon Adam Forney Jas. M. Haymaker Chas. H. Hardy Waynesboro, Pa Ladies of the Sacred Heart Conway’s U. B Lewis Jones Knitting Factory Uildi Committee V. B Edw. Spellman

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