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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1915

Page

3

Religious Services Sunday at Cen tral churches

Centenary Reformed at Cork and Ket streets holds sermons 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school 9 45 a m J C Recher superintendent Christ Protestant Episcopal at Water and Washington streets offers morning prayer and sermon with organist Mrs H D Fuller and Sunday school 9 45 a m Men’s Bible classes 10 a m prayer meeting 7 30 p m Holy communion first Sunday each month at 11 a m

Centenary Reformed Ket Cork Streets T. K.mer J. C. Recher Oyer Washington W. D. Smith D. D H D. Fuller

Methodist Episcopal Church Services Planned This Weekend

Reverend H. G. Spencer to lead Sunday preaching at the corner Market and Cork streets church. Sunday school at 2 15 p.m. led by Supervisor Hunter N. Kern. Prayer meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Methodist Episcopal Corner Market Cork Streets H. G. Spencer Hunter N. Kern

Methodist Episcopal South Church Schedule

Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. W B Snider superintendent. Men s Golden Rule Bible Class 9 30 a.m. Haworth League 6 30 p.m. W G Hardy president. Prayer meeting 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Rev C Talbert pastor.

South Braddock Street Gn. C. Talbert W. B. Snider Haworth League W. G. Hardy Prdyer

Rev J H Jacy D D Pastor Services and Prayer Meeting

Souths Main Street announces 11 a m church service led by Rev J H Jacy D D pastor. Sunday school begins 9 30 a m. Prayer meeting scheduled Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Highland Avenue Prusby Thrian Sunday Schedule

Sunday services at 7 20 p m Sunday school at 3 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m

Highland Avenue Prusby Thrian

United Brethren Church Services and Activities

United Brethren North Brad dock street conducts preacher Rev. G W Stover at 11 a m and 7 20 p m Sunday school 9 45 a m T Hancher superintendent Young People Society Diet Christian Endeavor 415 p m W Fries president Midweek prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday

United Brethren North Braddock Street G. W. Stover Sumilay Schivol

Chicago man seeks proofs of historic early marriages

A Chicago man offered one hundred dollars for proof that a family has practiced early marriages for a century. He claims records show multiple generations marrying young across nearly a hundred years.

Chicago

Use of Land Plaster and Its Effects on Cropping

Agricultural guidance cautions that land plaster acts as a stimulant boosting leguminous crop growth and soil nitrogen but may deplete potash and phosphoric acid. It recommends potassium sulfate on sandy soils to maintain balance and notes land plaster does not correct soil acidity. A separate tip describes a simple gate fastening using a chain and an old horseshoe.

Wemba Tor Oman Orday Ayo Addrvas Summers Box H South Bend Ind Oregon

Gate and horseshoe latch described for secure closure

The article explains a method to hold a gate tightly closed by hanging a horseshoe over a middle panel when it is closed. A chain span about fifteen inches is used, and the fencing appears easy to open though it is designed to keep livestock in place.

Vay ine apiltiven and friendp in town

A brief note reports that Vay ine apiltiven and a friend are in town for several days. The fragmentary text gives no dates or locations but indicates a social visit observed by locals.

Death of Dr Homer Draws Deep Community Sympathy

Obituary recounts Dr Homer a dentist in Greencastle known for kindness and selfless service. Survived by his widow Miss Lottie Feldman of Greencastle, two sons John Wiltshire Homer and Charles Homer, and three brothers John Homer of Philadelphia Harry R Homer of Winchester and T D Homer of Greencastle.

Dal Scatter John Homer Philadelphia Harry, R. Homer Winchester T. D. Homer Greencastle

Baltimore and local markets report broad price activity

Market notes show daily quotes for wheat corn hay butter eggs and live poultry with Baltimore and local prices. Wheat No 2 red spot 1 48 and corn spot 77 1 4 cents. hay timothy 21 50 to 23. cattle sheep and lambs priced by weight and grade.

Stephenson Kerry Baltimore The Star Choice Creamery Virginia

Notice to Auto Owners on Battery Charging and Supplies

Storage battery charging offered by competent workmen with modern methods. Cooper Supply Co advertises tires, gasolene and a full line of auto supplies. Located in Winchester Virginia with local dealers Grover Cooper and others.

J Footer Cumberland, Md C. A. Heller & CO Winchester Kelly Springfield Auto Cooper Supply CO Cooper Grover

The Oldest Handicraft In Toy History

The article traces toy origins from ancient Egypt on the Nile to Greece and Rome, noting movable dolls with mud bead hair, jointed dolls, furniture, and earlier toys like balls and tops. It highlights the British Museum as a reference point for early playthings.

British’ Museum Egypt Greece Rome

Diocletian Resigns To Private Felicity After Public Service

The passage describes Emperor Diocletian stepping down from power and seeking a private life on land. He assures his critics that they would not have persuaded him to return, citing the well ordered trees and melons he planted as proof of his contentment away from public affairs.

Diocletian

Who Wrote the Constitution Madison’s Key Role

The passage notes James Madison as the chief author in practice while asserting the Constitution was the joint effort of the entire convention. It emphasizes Madison as the main figure who helped shape the document into its present form.

Trig Madison United States

Glad Vacation Time on the Farm

A boy home for summer on a dairy farm rests on a hoe and contemplates existence. His father, Teenie Siar, jokes about forthcoming “wrestling” with life and the idea that science might be stirred by events near the woodshed.

Teenie Siar Nee

Mrs Donald Weems Arrives for Weekend at Parents’ Home

Mrs Donald Weems of Georgetown University arrived this afternoon and is spending the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs.

Donald Weems Georgetown University

Military Funeral Honors Describe Gun Carriage And Rituals

The article explains full military honors at a funeral with a coffin on a gun carriage. Cavalrymen have sword and helmet fixed to the saddle, top-boots with spurs in stirrups, tabs backward. A firing party from the regiment fires three volleys and the Last Post is sounded by buglers.

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