Bishop Hawkins Invites Churchgoers to Reserve Seats
A church notice invites parishioners to secure box seats for an upcoming event at 1056 N Main Street. Pastor J. H. Hawkins urges early reservations with clear directions and a welcoming tone.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1923
Page
6
Social gathering notes from Kernstown and nearby towns
After an invitation to dine and refreshments, attendees from Kernstown and nearby places returned home content. Present were Pat ie and Jesse Cammer, Raymon Edmondson, Elizabeth, Margaret and Wilbur Tidsler, Charles Dorton, Darrell and P. J. C. Petrie, Hattie and Melvin Echley, Lageille and Lucian Pemenecy, Virginia and Mande Waters, Odessa Baker of Opequon, Leona Miller, Emily Tharp, Louise Sherrard and W. H. Woods of Gerardstown West Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patie
Jessie Cammer
Raymon Edmondson
Elizabeth
Margaret
Wilbur ‘Tidsler
Charles Dorton
Darrell
P. JC. Petrie
Hattie
Melvin Echley
Kernstown
Lageille
Lugianpemenecy
Virging
Mandeywaters
Odessa Baker
Opequon
Leona Miller
Emily Tharp
Louise Sherrard
W. H. Woods
Gerardstown
West, Va
Social and Personal News From Ridge and Taiper District
Mrs. Harry K. hosts guests including Mrs. Henry J. Weeks and others visiting from New York Philadelphia Charleston and Frostburg among many who have spent time with Dr. McGuire Mrs. Louise Reynolds from Philadelphia visits J P Haddox in South Main Street Several residents travel to Tampa Niagara Falls and Washington D C with friends and relatives listed by name along South Market and Hotel Jack venues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Reynolds
Philadelphia
J. P. Haddox
South Main Street
Local Wedding Ties Madigan and Meilkie in Stephens City
Mr Patrick Madigan son of Mr and Mrs John Madigan and Miss Helen Meilkie daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Meilkie formerly of Kago now of Stephens City wed at a quiet Thursday ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Seabright 607 South Market Street Rev W Stover officiated. The groom is a nephew of Mrs Seabright and works in farming in Frederick County. The couple will reside in Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Madigan
John Madigan
Helen Meilkie
Frank Meilkie
Kago
Stephens City
Thomas Seabright
South Market Street
W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Ohio clergyman Denison to preach at local church
The Rev Dr Warren H Denison of Dayton Ohio attends the Timber Ridge convention and spends days as a guest of Mr and Mrs Boyd R Sorgeares on South Street He will occupy the pulpit at the First Christian Church for morning and evening services tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren H. Denison
Dayton
Ohio
The
Christian Church
Timber Ridge
W. Vas
Boyd’r. Soeeeres
South Street
Denison
First Christian Church
Birth Announcement for Barton Family Daughter
Mr and Mrs Lewis N Barton of Pennsylvania are receiving congratulations on the birth of a baby girl at Memorial Hospital mid week. Mr Barton is connected with the Shenandoah Valley Academy faculty through Mr Thomas Cover Sr of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis N. Barton
Pennsylvania
Memorial Hospital
Barton
Nocces Barton
Thomas Cover, Sr
J. Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Mr and Mrs Maher Leave After Visit to Sisters
Mr and Mrs Robert J Maher of New York City have departed after visiting Mrs James H Bott and Mrs Joseph P Miller for two weeks. Mrs Maher formerly Ethel E Hicks of Winchester and Mr Maher works at Chase National Bank in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Maher
New York City
James H. Bott
Joseph P. Miller
Maher
Ethel E. Hicks
Winchester
Chase National
New York
Clergy Couple Kerns Arrive From Dallas For North Washington Stay
The Rev Dr and Mrs John A Kern arrived from Dallas where they visited their son the Rev Dr Paul Kern dean of Southern Methodist University. They will reside with their nephew John A Kern on North Washington street during late summer and fall. Dr Kern formerly taught at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and lived in Ashland Virginia until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kern
Dallas
Texas
Paul Kern
Southern Methodist University
John.a. Kern
North
Washington Street
Kern
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Ashland
Mrs William Lee Rason and Miss Virgin Gordon Visit Norfolk
Mrs William Lee Rason and Miss Virgin Gordon of Baore have been visiting Capt and Mrs Kurtz on South Main Street. They left last evening for Norfolk to spend a day or two before continuing to a visit in Norfolk, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee Rason
Virgin Gordon
Baore
Capt
Ones
Kurtz
South Main Street
Eenes
Norfolk
Local residents on travels and visits across towns
Miss Sadge and Nettie Motter returned from Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania where they spent part of the summer season. Miss Gretna Barr returned from a visit of several weeks with relatives and friends near Boyds. H B Totty spent a week at Atlantic City. William Aikin attends shows in New York. Mrs Emery and others are noted in Tennessee and Philadelphia areas. Mrs Cotrad of the city is connected to Mr and Mrs John Qatch on North Kent street. Dell Bromley visits relatives in Harrisburg. Martin Williams spends weekend with his son and relatives at Mount Williams. Emily Harrison of Winston returned from Pearson at National Avenue with Miss Sampsell and three children Kilrsbure Pennsylvania after motoring adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missus Sadge
Nettie Motter
Blue Ridge Summit
Emery
Tenn
Luli
John’ Mv Qatch
North Kent Street
Emily Harrison
Wton
Dr Graham to Preach in Winchester Sunday
The Rev. Dr Jamies R. Graham Jr of China will deliver a sermon at 11 o'clock Sunday morning in the Presbyterian Church. He is the son of the late Rev Dr J R Graham, a longtime Presbyterian pastor in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies ‘R. Graham, Jr
China
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Graham
J. R. Graham
Winchester
Mr Boxwell Wins The Money In Lucky Number Draw
Mr John F Boxwell won twenty dollars in gold from the 4 fit Sale drawing after purchasing an electric light bulb at Gray and Schlack. His number 6924 was drawn and he received the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Boxwell
Merchan
Boxwell
Gray & Schlack
Great Oil Fire Burns Near Fort Major Area
An oil fire at the General Petroleum Company property in San Pedro Los Angeles Aug 18 caused estimated damage over $1,000. Fire spread and threatened Fort Major with barracks batteries and ammunition stores. officials believed an explosion started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Pedro
Cals
General Petroleum Company
Fort Maj Ur
Christ Episcopal Church Services and Visit Reminders
Christ Episcopal Church holds holy communion at 11 A M and morning prayer with a sermon on Sincerity and Truth. No evening service. In Stephens City 9 A M service. Misses Virginia and Eva Wood return tomorrow from Cambridge Maryland after a two week visit with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tephens City
Typhoon Hits Hong Kong Harbor At 9:20 Morning
The typhoon drove waters into the harbor sinking the British submarine and the steamer Ming Sang. Only two Ming Sang sailors survived, both European officers, as harbor communication failed and casualties mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Sang
Manila Observatory
Big Hill Crest Lot Sale Promises Music and Free Prizes
One of the era's largest lot sales is planned at Hill Crest on Valley Pike near Winchester. Herrell's Real Estate Agency will run the event next Tuesday August 21 at ten o'clock with three brass bands, free Ford touring car starter, and $100 in gold prizes. One hundred lots and two houses will be sold. the elevated plots lie near Winchester, attracting homeseekers from the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bree Ford
Winchester
M Hill Crest
Valley Pike
Hnes
Hill Crest
F Oak Valley
Blue Ridge Mountains
Caine
Herrell
Ivate Listings
Division Ter
Virginia
Biles Agent
Hill Crest Development Company
Watt
Scouts Earn Eagle Rank as Troop Plans Fall Hike
An important meeting of Boy Scout Troop 1 announced that Scouts Spates and Seabright earned the eagle scout rank after meeting merit badge requirements. A three day hike to the cabin is planned for early September. Scouts aided at the Michigan visitors welcome in Winchester, staffed points of interest and provided information at Fort Loudoun and other sites. Seabright became quartermaster, with Spates Knight Doran and George Jones as assistant patrol leaders. Parker Rosenberger Edmunds and Taylor joined. A first aid and signal squads plan forms, and the President's flag honors the troop for over 25 percent membership gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Spates
Seabright
Michigan
Winchester
Fort Loudoun
Handley Library
Ellis’ ‘Club
Court House
Washington
Fe Hmo
Steubenville Turmoil Subdues After Night of Riots
In Steubenville Ohio August 18 authorities report a largely quiet city after a night of rioting linked to a Knoxville klan meeting attended by about 700 people. Officials say the organizing group claimed responsibility, but no area developments are evident and order is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Knoxville
Murder Charge Sparks Negroes Near Plant After Ambush
Negroes gathered near the plant after a foreman Nathaniel D. Goodwyn was shot in an ambush as he emerged from the bacon department. Harris was killed earlier and Walterwhite fired upon. Police placed guards as tensions rose with threats reported and an imminent outbreak feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Tober
Nathaniel D. Goodwyn
Houston
Goodwyn
Gwyn
Harris
Mrs G N Morton Dies in New York City
Mrs. Mary E W Morton 77 wife of the Rev Dr G Nash Morton of New York died at her home in New York City yesterday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon with interment in a New York cemetery. Stuart Bell a nephew left for the funeral. Survived by her husband four sons and four daughters. Born and raised in Baltimore she spent years in Brazil as a missionary's wife and lived in New York the last 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. W. Morton
G. Nash Manton
New York
Stuart Bell
Morton
John N. Bell
J. Harmon Brown
Margaretta Brown
Baltimore
Stuart Brown
John Wilson Brown
Brazil
Brown
Winchester
George
H. L. Morton
Holmes Morton
Stewart B.morton
Samuel Morton
Margaretta Clough
Susie A. Brown
Emilymb
Mary E. W. Mor‘éna
Prices Continue Upward Trend in Brief Stock Session
Prices kept rising in a brief session as profit taking faded. Demand eased but offerings were absorbed. trade reviews showed improved business and wage dispute talks with Hart Coal miners influenced buying. Volume reached about 830 000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ted Press
Hart
Pauling
Three Workmen Killed in Clashes at Datteln Westphalia
Three workmen were killed and eight wounded in clashes between disorderly elements and police at Datteln in Westphalia. Troops remain patrolling the area and a German commissioner from Fecklinghausen arrived to help maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Datteln
Westphalia
Patro Sider
Fecklinghausen
Georgia Governor Seeks Legal Advice on Lawbreaking
Governor Walker asked Attorney General Napier for guidance after further reports of law violations in Georgia. The AG advised that if local and county officials fail to enforce the law, the state could assume authority to restore order and enforce statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Walker
Napiét
Weather prospects for week show possible showers
Washington August 18. Weather outlook for the week indicates unsettled conditions with possible local showers across the North Atlantic states at the start. Temperatures not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
North Atlantic States
Devil Grippe: Surgeons Worried Over Unknown Spread
Fragmented report notes the surgeon general warning about a new illness called devil grippe. Authorities cite little knowledge about its cause or how it spreads, with cases in adults and children under age, and limited clues from historical outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neer i Ville
Postmaster Frank L. Sublett Resigns Harrisonburg Vacancy
Postmaster Frank L. Sublett of Harrisonburg Virginia has forwarded his resignation to Washington after serving two four year terms. The four year term expired Wednesday and several names including W Chandler and Charles A Hammer are mentioned as potential successors while the national department has not yet named a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Sublett
Harrisonburg
Washington
Sublett
Postmasek
Assis
W. ©. Chandler
Charles A. Hammer
Republican State Committee
E. A
Cotillion Club to Hold Dance in Winchester
The Cotillion Club of Winchester plans a Monday night dance on August 27 with attendees from this and nearby cities. Mary Seal directs music, with the usual out-of-town orchestra providing the tunes used also for the Winchester Fair. George Barrie 3rd and A Lee Coble lead the event organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillion. Club
Winchester
Jordan Springs
Mary Seal
Winchester Fair
George Barrie 3Rd
A. Lee Coble
Profits Reported by U. S. Grain Corporation
Hoover telegram released to Senator Borah states the wartime Grain Corporation earned about 58 million dollars over two and a half years. The message addresses Borah's proposal to use the remaining funds to buy wheat given current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spok One
Wash
Government Grain Corporation
Hoover
United States
Borah
Idaho
Grain Corporation
Extradition Papers Sought for Gentry Jenkins Return
Richmond Virginia August 18. Extradition papers were requested for the return to Virginia of Gentry Jenkins who was arrested in Fresno California and is wanted in connection with the murder of Policeman Wells at Norton in May 1921. Governor Trinkle said the authorities would forward the papers to California immediately upon receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Gentry
Common McCorkle
Wis Jenkins
Fresno
Calyon
Woce Wells
Norton
Trinkle
Calfornia, Executive
John Mann Church Sermon Pictures Dim Pastoral Scene
A fragmented OCR fragment describes a John Mann Church sermon with pastor preaching. Dim scenes show elders seated and a throne motif. The text mentions pictures and a four beast motif with unclear accompanying notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anee
Tya
Bidios
No Trouble in Santo Domingo
The text states there is no foundation for reports of an army in Santo Domingo and denies that 17 American Marines were killed. It quotes American military authorities saying complete quiet prevails in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo. Domingo
Santo Domingo
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J. H. Hawkins
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Stown
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Aus
W. J. Lupton
Cecil Lupton
HP SE Pes
Harry, K
Ridge and Taiper
Henry J. Weeks
Germany
McGuire
Gardner W
Thomas Cover
Abney Payne
Charleston
W. Va
Nelson Page
Samuel’ Mathewson
BR. Gray Williams
Bessie Conrad
Frances Page
A. G. Carson
Flushing, N. Y
Walter D. Myers
Frank Reynolds
W. Davis Conrad
Thomas B. Byrd
Alexander Barrie
Walter Gox
Market
Frostburg
Uater
Vt Cisters
Mrs
Kane Couphee
Iss Caroline Hunter
Misa Teton Ritter
Tampa, Fla
Meds Provan
Mine Frances Marckson
Elise Snider
North Market Street
Charles M. Shields
Newton Vaughan
Hotel
Jack
Elizabeth Steck
Kekenth
York
Miss Gee-Gooper
Roers Ferry
Sveral
W. E. Hunter
Helen Hunter
Catherine Cole
Cole
Morgantown
Henrietta Fuller
Gertrude Schneider
Hilda Dean
Niagara Fall
Canada
Wodis Ryan
W. R. Willis
Edwin Snider
Edwinjogr
Fairport
F. A. Beck
William S. ‘Gordon Dulin
R. E. Thoussen
Dr. Denison
Dr. and Mrs. Kern
Gretna Barr
Boyds
H.B. Totty
Atlantic City
William Aikin
Statietphile
Dell Bromley
Harrisburg, Pa
Martin Williams
Mount Williams, Va
Kilrsbure
MR. Boxwell
Christ Episcopal Church
Virgimia
Eva Wood
Camber ‘Land
Hong Kong
the Associated Press
Amond Negroes
G. N. Morton
Falk
Devil Grippe
Cotillion Club
U. S
Will
Gentry Jenkins
John Mann Church
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