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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1916

Page

3

Religious Services This Sunday In Local Churches

Local churches outline schedule for Sunday worship at 4RY Reformed and Protestant Episcopal churches. Activities include morning prayers, sermons, Sunday school, and evening services with special music by Mrs. H D Fuller. Communion observed first Sunday of month. Poem by Robert Incarazell concludes notice.

Episcopal Corner Water Washington Streets W. D. Smith H. D. Fuller Qu Ien

PansT Baptist Sunday School and Services

PansT Baptist on Cork street holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m with W A Gare as superintendent. Preaching by Rev W R Alexander at 11 am and 7 30 pm.

Panst Baptist Cork Street A. Gare Iby R W. R. Aleander

Grace Lutheran Church Services Notice

Grace Lutheran West Water Street announces Sunday 11 a m and 7 20 p m worship with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Rev George S Bowers D D Cooper is Sunday school superintendent Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church.

Grace Lutheran West Waters Street George S. Bowers D. D EB. Cooper Pabat

Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Corner Market and Cork streets church led by Rev H G Spencer holds preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 2 15 p m under Hunter N Kern. Preyer meeting Tuesday at 7 20 p m.

Corner Cork Streets T. K. Spee Dastor Methodist Episcopal Corner Market H.G. Spencer Hunter N. Kern Preyer

Rev W O Talbert Pastors Separate Sunday Services

Ist South Braddock Street preacher Rev W O Talbert to lead preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m on Sunday. Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by WSB Snider. Men’s Golden Ruth Bible Class 9 30 a m Epworth League 10 p m W A 1 Vivent Prayer meeting 8 pm Wednesday.

South Braddock Street W. O. Talbert WSB Snider Epworth League Vivent

Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

South Main Street church led by Rev. J. H. Lacy D D holds preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 20 p m.

Presbyterian South Main St J. H. Lacy D. D

Presbyerian Sunday Services and Meeting Schedule

A Presbyterian church lists Sunday worship at 7:30 p m with Sunday school at 3 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p m.

United Brethren Church Service Schedule at North Brad Dock

Rev. G W Stover will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School starts at 9 45 a.m. T S Mancher is superintendent. Young People and Christian Endeavor meet at 6 45 p.m. L W Fries presiding. Midweek prayer meeting is 7 30 p.m. on Wednesday.

United Brethren North Braddock G. W. Stover

Earth's Coldest Spot Record in Werchojansk

The lowest Earth temperature was recorded at Werchojansk in the Siberian interior on January 15, 1885, reaching 90 degrees below zero. The town lies near the pole of cold where soil remains unfrozen despite warm weather, with ground thaw only to about a hundred feet deep.

Earth Werchojansk Stterja

Earth diameter dispute from Mount Chimbo raso peak

The article states the Earth's greatest diameter may not be at the equator. Professor Henkey asserts the maximum diameter occurs from Mount Chimbo raso to a point opposite in Sumatra, measuring 7 929 nijes.

Equator Henkey Mount Chimboraso Sumatra

Songs Develop National Spirit

The piece argues that nations should use singing to build national spirit, noting Germans rely on choral societies singing songs of the father land to boost patriotism. It suggests the world lags in popular singing compared with such organized musical efforts.

Father Land

Market Prices and Commodities Readout From Local Exchange

Local market notes list prices for corn hay oats and bran with wholesale and retail figures Creamery butter fresh country butter store packed butter seed potatoes potatoes and various ham prices shown among the chaotic OCR readout indicating daily quotations and commodity values for traders.

Market Prices For Carbeets And Livestock Report

Market report lists spot prices for carrots 88 1 2 cents, corn at 4 20, butter at 35 1 2 and 2412, Virginia dairy items 24, dairy prints 27, and poultry items including chickens 85 winter, 112 spring per cwt, hens 20, roosters 11. Hay prices No 1 timothy 23 50, clover 20 50, No 1 16 50. sheep fat 56 6 per lb, lambs 18. beef 15 to 18 per head, 7 to 39 for small. Pegs 1 50 to 2 each, shoots 2 50 to 4.

Virginia

After His Own Heart. Museum Attendant and Congressman Debate Item

A museum attendant criticizes a prehistoric bird bill noting innumerable holes. A congressman enthusiastically praises the display calling it magnificent and an ideal item to introduce in congress. The judge approves the exchange.

Congress

Byplay Bits in a Humorous Exchange

Fragmentary humor piece features Mr Tupp and the major debating feminine attire and drink choices. Silly banter questions if pantalettes or suspenderettes are worn as they debate space for liquor.

Mr. Tupp

Wuff Faces Hard Times Amid Coal Shortage

A fragmentary note describes Wuff unable to afford coal during a harsh period. He contemplates travel or shelter as escalating needs force a blanket mortgage on belongings to stay warm. The terse item highlights poverty pressures and basic human needs in winter.

Salt and Milk Based Batter for Waffles With Apples

A recipe notes salt one percent teaspoonfuls, milk one pint, flour, Blake batter with egg and milk, lent flour to thicken as a waffle batter. Add baking powder and bake in cups, alternate batter and apples, steam for one hour, serve hot with cream and sugar.

Be Generous Praise in There are Occasions for Sunshine

A quotation from Dr. A Thomson urges generosity and timely praise over silence. It argues that some people fear praise and should not keep their gifts locked away like flowers in an icehouse.

A Thomson

Scientific Farming Removal of Decayed Matter Prolongs Tree Life

The article explains tree cavities in soft wood, how decay starts in crevices, and the four main steps: remove decayed matter, reinforce with bolts or concealed chains, sterilize the interior, and seal with wound paint. It stresses early treatment to avoid visible hardware and recommends materials and padding for stability.

Robert Incarazell Haven Ifere

Want Ad Brief Yields Quick Results

A concise want ad yields prompt responses from readers seeking jobs or items for sale. Advertisers report clear attention and faster inquiries, with buyers and sellers connecting efficiently through brief listings.

Hot Potatoes protectors for oven handling

The article notes that small bags containing sugar help protect hands and arms when handling hot potatoes from the oven. These convenient protectors prevent burns by shielding skin during removal.

Rose or Hell Flower Blooms on Mount Aqua Tree

The Rose or Hell is described as a flower blooming on a large, strong tree on the slopes of Mount Aqua in Central America, a high peak amid rugged terrain.

Mount Aqua Central America

Meant to Try Develops Hopeful Resolve

A sympathetic visitor asks when the subject will improve and the response affirms intent to do better. The speaker, a large figure, reflects on past marriages, noting prior wives and money as a complicating factor.

Not Prejudiced Candidate Teaches Earth as Round and Flat

In a humorous exchange a schoolteacher candidate in the River Glades describes teaching the earth both as round and flat, noting that some folks prefer one view and others the opposite. The remark highlights practical teaching approaches rather than a formal stance.

Eiverglades

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