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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1915

Page

6

Parrish Burial Marks Rare Executive Mansion Funeral

Robert Lewis Parrish a Covington financier and lawyer died Friday at his residence. His funeral was held Sunday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church after a procession from the Governor's mansion in Richmond. The burial took place in Hollywood with notable attendees and friends including Major Robert W. Hunter. Parrish was a close friend of Governor Stuart and President George W. Stevens of the C and O Railway.

Rish Covington St. Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond George W. Stevens Chesapeake and ‘Ohio Railway Company Mr. Stevens Stuart Parrish

Colored Preachers Organize Alliance in Winchester

The Preachers' Alliance of Winchester and vicinity met at St. Paul's A M E Church. The printing committee introduced an appealing letterhead stating the alliance aims for religious moral intellectual and social improvement. Officers include Rev E Queen president Rev J R Augustus first VP Rev W P Fisher second VP Rev B Layton third VP Rev M Armstead recording secretary Rev J H Quiett corresponding secretary Rev William E K Jefferson treasurer Rev H C P Baker censor-reporter Rev J L Martin director of music.

Preachers’ Alliance Winchester St. Paul’s A. M. KE The E. Queen J. R. Augustus W. P. Fisher B. Layton M. Armstead J. H. Quiett William EK. Jefferson H. C. P. Baker J. L. Martin

The Goddess Tonight in City Theater Show

Crowds pack the city theater as the Anita Stewart feature The Goddess returns amid controversy. Screenings set for 8:30 and 10 with 10 cent admission, drawing local attention and debate on moral suitability.

Altho Anita Stewart

The Lure of the Mask at the Empire cinema

A dramatic cliff edge struggle leads to a fatal fall in Harold McGrath’s The Lure of the Mask, a four part Mutual Master picture praised for suspense and a strong cast. See it tomorrow at the Empire with additional features.

Harold McGrath the Empire Sat

Mystery masked romance unfolds in Empire four part masterpicture

A man blindfolded and guided by a mysterious masked woman spends a delightful evening. He cannot solve the hostess's identity despite thrilling adventures and a final clue in far off Italy. The four part Masterpicture at Empire tomorrow promises intrigue and romance.

Italy Empire Tomorrow

Notable Cast Shines in Local Showing

A fine picture draws an unusually strong cast led by Elsie Jane Wilson Irving Cummings Harold Lockwood Lucy Payton Carol Halloway Wm C Elife and Hal Clements who appeared with the Kalym Company and counts many warm friends locally.

Elsie Jane Wilson Irving Cummings Harold Lockwood Lucy Payton Carol Halloway Wm. C. Elife Hal Clements Kalym Company

Reunion At Harpers Ferry Draws Railroad Evangelist Miss Jennie Smith

Miss Jennie Smith the Washington railroad evangelist plans the annual reunion at Harpers Ferry West Virginia tomorrow. Thousands of converts from the Baltimore and Ohio line are expected as she meets her "boys" the railroad men who joined the gospel calls.

Jennie Smith Washington Harpers Ferry W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Philadelphia Grafton Miss Smith Third and C € Streets Northwest

Virginia Free From Quarantine in Most Areas

Washington reports that all of Virginia except Richmond Union Stock Yards is free from foot-and-mouth disease quarantine effective July 26. Richmond yards remain limited to slaughter operations while the state is otherwise unrestricted. Connecticut, Kansas and West Virginia are fully released from quarantine. Kentucky and Maryland are limited to slaughter-only at Louisville and Baltimore yards.

Washington Virginia Richmond Union Richmond Connecticut Kansas West Virginia Kentucky Maryland Louisville Baltimore

Foot and Mouth Quarantine Grants Some States Full Release

The report notes Illinois New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania have been released from quarantine while a small stretch in those states remains under foot and mouth disease quarantine. Rev. John L. Jackson of Charlotte NC arrived and will spend August at Hylan dale Kernstown with Mr and Mrs Crawford.

Illinois New Jersey New York Pennsylvania United States John L. Jackson Charlotte, N. C Hylandale Do. Grattan Crawford Kernstown

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Airdome Anna Nilsson Sang Millarde Earl Metcalfe Bird Island Mustang Pete Shenandoah Valley Nat'l. Bank People’s Bargain Store N. Main Street Mammoth Washington State J. W. Rosenberger Braddock and Wolf Virginia Tailoring CO Virginia Tailoring Company Robert L. Parrish Executive Mansion Robert Lewis Hollywood Mr. Parrish Ernor Robert W. Hunter City Parish Colored Preachers Ies ZUG Eae Brill & Ritter Anita Stewart and Earl Williams Vitagraph Co Clarke and Roberts Liner Cosmos Times Miss Jennie Smith Railroad Evange S. H. Hable Palm Beach Atletic Union Gray & Sheetz Farmers & Merchants Nat Luna R. C. Green Noah Main St Thos. P. Graybeal Woodward’s South Main St Jones’ Creamery W. M. Fletcher Welltown Church Syracuse Axte C. J. Brumback Winchester, Ya
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