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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

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Methodists In Session At Baltimore Conference Opening

The Baltimore Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened its first session at Hamline Methodist Church in Washington. Delegates hear Dr. A B Leonard on foreign missions, noting over two million dollars raised annually but insufficient for global work. The Woman's Home Missionary Society also met with May Sky Bliss speaking on immigrant aid and denouncing Mormonism.

Baltimore The Methodist Episcopal Church Hamline Bishop Cranston Board of Foreign Missions Dr. Leonard Woman's Home Missionary Society Ww. G.paoabt Maysky Bliss Detroit Michigan Almerita Home Missionary Society Utah Joseph Smith Metic Church United States Taymen’s Association Hunter N. Kern Market Street Church White House Rcpose‘veltz

Isle of Spice To Play At Auditorium Friday

Isle of Spice arrives at the Auditorium on Friday night April 3 for a piquant musical revue. The show boasts a talented touring company and features Charles A. Pusey as King Bompooka with grotesque makeup and humorous turns.

B. C. Whitney Charles A. Pusey Bompooka

Great Millinery Display Draws Crowds in Winchester

Miss M W Kremer opened a millinery showing featuring pattern hats made in Paris. A crowded audience viewed the Parisian creations, with runners told to handle them gently before delivery to customers for Sunday wear.

Winchester Miss Kremer

For Rent Storeroom in End of Building

Fragment shows a rental notice for a storeroom at the end of a building. Applicant contact appears as S. Hi Ha tle with uncertain address or descriptor. Details are incomplete and hard to verify from readable text.

S. Hi Hatle

Mosby Book Praised For Gettysburg Truths And Controversy

John S. Russell reports Col. John S. Mosby has issued a new book titled Stuart's Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign. The work is hailed as revealing forgotten truths and refuting falsehoods about Gettysburg. Mosby plans a Valley visit in spring and notes a minor date error on page one.

John S. Russell Johns. Mosby Washington Stuart Gettysburg Col. Mosby Mosby Russel Sheridan Carter Hall Burwell Millwood

Millinery Opening By Miss Cline This Week

Miss Cline announces a millinery opening Wednesday and Thursday April 1 2 featuring pattern hats and novelties. Public invited.

Miss Cline

Ladies' Exchange to Hold Weekly Parish Sale

The Ladies of Christ Episcopal Church announce an exchange in parish rooms each Saturday beginning at noon. Biscuits pies cakes and deviled items will be sold and orders may be placed with the ladies on Friday. orders will be promptly filled.

Ladies of Christ. Episcopal Church

Debt Suit Before Supreme Court Will Be Argued Monday

Virginia West Virginia debt litigation advances to the U S Supreme Court with a Richmond conference outlining procedure. Key figures include Judge William F Rhea Henry Z Whickham Randolph Harrison and Major Anderson. The case centers on complex old debt issues and certificate holder interests.

United States Supreme Court Jet- Mace Richmond William F. Rhea Bristol Henry Z. Wickham Hanover John B. Moon Charlottesville Joseph Button H. D.flood Appomattox H. H. Downing Warren Randolph’ Harrison Lytchburg J. Thompson Brown Nelson William A. Anderson Washington Supreme Court Randolph Harrison Lynchburg Major Anderson

Mrs Haymaker's Remains at Rest

Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Haymaker were held at 3 o'clock at the family home 213 South Market Street. Rev D He Kern of Braddock Street M E Church South officiated. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers William A Bell James M Haymaker Georgie A Windell W O Taylor A D Henkel and Lewis Lege.

George W. Haymaker South Market Street He Kern Braddock Street M. ‘E. Church South Mount Hebron Messrs Ee William A. Bell Georgie A. Windell Taylor A. D. Henkel Lewis Lege

Winchester Lodge Installs New Officers for Elks Chapter

Recently elected officers of Winchester Lodge No. 867 Sancke lent and Protective Order of Elks were formally installed at the lodge meeting. Past Exalted M A Doran led the ceremonies. Newly installed: Exalted Ruler W. Liegesteemed leading knight Dr J A Richard esteemed loyal knight Howard Cather lecturing knight J Edward Murnan secretary Vernon B Garton treasurer Ran T McGuire trustee BK B Capper grand lodge representative, with Past Exalted Ruler M A Doran and alternate James P Reardon.

Winchester Lodge Sanckelent and Protective Order of Elks M. A.doran

Miss Curtis Honored By Pres byterian College in Alabama

Refined Southern woman Miss Curtis noted for her stature and character while ex President Preston of Chicora College presided. Miller's Drug Store advertised locally with Alabastine wood stains and Jap-a-Lac paints.

Miss Curtis Preston Chicora Presbyterian College Miller’s Drug Store

Step Mother Accuses Man. Cain Sentenced in Court

Frederick Cain appeared before Justice Wilson on a charge of being drunk in public. After testimony he received 39 days in jail and was ordered to join the street cleaning squad. Cain’s step mother reported abuse at the courthouse vicinity and at the police station.

Frederick Cain Justice Wilson Fred Offi Legg Cain

Fun At the Skating Rink Carnival Echoes Joy

A crowd of several hundred enjoyed the skating rink last night hosted by the Apsily Fool gift carnival. Souvenirs such as paper caps miniature kid gloves and skate-shoes were handed to skaters. A football contest sparked merriment with prizes awarded to Henry Neville Stephenson alias Pat and Fred Pitcock for a miniature furniture set.

Henry Neville Stephenson Pat Fred. Pitcock

Beverley Brothers Open Pittsburg Glass Jobs

Mr F Westwood Beverley accepted a position with a glass manufacturing company in Pittsburg Pa this afternoon. His brother R Gray Beverley works with the Pennsylvania Railroad in a responsible capacity.

F. Westwood Beverley Pittsburg R. Gray Beverley Pennsylvania A

Local Notices and Classified Rentals

Messrs. M. Kercheval and William Co. Bragg, both from Charles Town, W. Va, lingered in the city. Kercheval, long affiliated with the Winchester Times, appears in a rental listing for a five room flat with range hot water gas bath and inside water closet. H Baetjere—31—1p-eed.

Messrs. M. Kercheval Amt William Co. Bragg Charles Town W. Va Mr. Kercheval Winchester Times Leloset H. Baetjere

Nipping Frost Threatens Early Fruit Crops Tonight

The government forecast predicts much colder conditions and a heavy frost across the state tonight and tomorrow morning. Forecasters warn peaches plums and other early summer fruits may be badly damaged as several fruit trees are in full bloom. Growers fear a repeat of last year with severe blight or crop loss.

Om-Cials Star Today Haive

Charming Bride For Berkeley Man At Bunker Hill

Miss Sallier Locke of Clarke County and Mr. James W. Hardy of Berkeley County married after a quiet ceremony in Hagerstown. The couple traveled by rail on the Cumberland Valley line and tied the knot with a minister officiating. They returned to Bunker Hill for a reception at James Wilson’s home, as friends congratulate the groom on winning a charming bride.

Bunker Hill We Va Sallier Locke Clarke County James W. Hardy Tly Hagerstown Lancrauie Cumberland Valley James Wilson Opequon Hardy Berkeley County

Thomases Move to Fort Smith Arkansas

Mr and Mrs J B Thomas who sold their Reliance Warren County property yesterday in this city left for Fort Smith Arkansas to reside there in the future A son of the Thomases is connected with a prominent law firm in Fort Smith Arkansas

Arkansas J. B. Thomas

Winchester Tribe Visited by Genneseee and Shay Lodges

About 25 members of the Genneseee Tribe of Stephens City visited the Shay Tribe in the city on Tuesday and witnessed the offering of degrees by the local lodge degree team in excellent form. Berryville Red Men also attended.

Winchester Stephens City Berryville

Juniors Beat Shenandoah Valley Academy Again

The Juniors defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 5 to 3 for a second straight win within a week.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Academy

Swift engine to visit Winchester with electric Pullman car

A telegram from Witte Chester says tomorrow a marvel of travel will arrive in Winchester. An electric locomotive with a Pullman car capable of 100 mph on standard gauge rails will be shown at the Valley Railroad near 13th block after 12, preceding the noon train. President Maurice Kennedy and other railroad leaders are among expected spectators. The showcase is brief, lasting only an hour or two.

Witte Chester Pullman Winchester Maurice Kennedy Cumberland Noe Sionsylvania Pennsylvania New Jersey

First Funeral Held in Remodeled Church

The first service in the newly remodeled church was held this afternoon for Mrs. Shepard, who died Tuesday morning after a long illness. Rev. Dr. J. H. M. Lacy led simple, impressive rites as many friends and family attended. Floral designs from friends were abundant and pallbearers included Dr. P. W. Boyd Jr., Fred S. Boyd, Stewart Bell, W. H. Smith, W. S. White, and William S. Wagner. Her remains rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Goarie Hieard Shepard Hymba Tor J. HM Lacy W. S. White William 8. Wagner

Home From Conference and Local Notices

Reverend George T. Tyler and Reverend D. H. Kern return home from the Southern Methodist conference in Roanoke. The Kinderhook school house entertainment is postponed to April 10. A regular meeting of the Chirley Room Fire Company is set for tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Temperance addresses are planned at the Lutheran Church in Hemanstead this evening. Clarke county resident Sarah Zane attended a meeting Friday night and discussed business in town.

M. M. Lynch Richmond State Board of Education George T.tyler Winchester D. H. Kern Braddock Street Church Southern Methodist Roanoke Nis City Kinderhook School House Chirley O'¢Lock Curtis Lutheran Church Hemnstead Be Powel Page Sarah Zane Clarke County Dusiness

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