Y P S Meeting Report Shows Growth and Scholarships
The Berkeley Springs News notes the Young People's Christian Union convention report by Rev. C. H Crowell former local pastor. It records 40 societies with 1770 members including 7 junior groups of 800. James Droth of Ponce Porto Rico funds education at Shenandoah Institute Dayton Virginia. Seventy two dollars pledged toward ongoing scholarship work and broad progress overall.
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Berkeley Springs
Young People’s Christian Union
C. H Crowell
James Droth
Ponce Porto Rico
Shenandoah Institute
Dayton
Edinburg
Louise Brehaney Sings in Richmond Vaudeville at Casino
Miss Louise Brehaney formerly with Sousa's Band will perform at the Casino in Richmond next week. The Richmond News notes she is a new vaudeville sensation, once expected to pursue opera and oratorio, but she has joined the variety stage.
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Louise Brehaney
Winchesterians
Richmond
Miss Brehaney
Sousa
the Rtichmond News
Keating of Cumberland at Baltimore convention duties noted
Chairman of Credential Committee John Keating of Cumberland spent the day in Winchester with his brother Thos Keating at whose home his son is stopping. Keating, a Baltimore Democratic State Convention delegate, was appointed chair of the Credential Committee and as representative from his district to the committee notifying the Democratic nominee. Wellington party dinner honored their daughter Gretchen and guest Beggs of Allegheny with attendees including Miss Nannie Nulton. Will return to Hampton Monday with Mrs Hope and their newborn daughter. they visit Mrs Hope’s parents on West Water Street and travel with Mr. Harry Flood Byrd. Weather forecast: Virginia fair tonight and Sunday. warmer tonight. fresh south winds Sunday.
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John Keating
Cumberland
Winchester
Thos, Keating
Keating
Baltimore
Senar Wellington
Wellington
Gretchen
Miss Beggs
Alleghery
Nannie Nulton
Mrs. J. Wilton Hope
Winchester plans Philadelphia reel racing team seek prize
The Winchester band aims to form a reel racing team to challenge the world record set by Charley Roues Company in 1895 in Philadelphia. Training will start soon, uniforms cost $300 approved despite debt concerns, with a joint committee to buy them. The group also declines Staunton firemen convention invite and accepts a lawn party event.
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Philadelphia
Charley Roues
Winchester
Kern
J M. Spurr
H. B. Markell
Theo. E. Parker
Wm. Calvert
J. I. H. Baker
W. D. Sloat
Virginia
Staunton
McDonald Plans Visit and Move to Davis West Virginia
Mr. John McDonald of Ohio and nephew of Stephen McDonald of this city is visiting his old home at White Hall. He will depart next week for Davis West Virginia to locate there. Mrs McDonald remains in Ohio.
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John McDonald
Ohio
Stephen McDonald
White Hall
McDonald
Davis
W. Va
Good Templars Yard Party At Kernstown School
A Good Templars yard party at Kernstown School House drew a good crowd last night. Officials expect a larger attendance tonight as the event continues.
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Good Templars
The
Kernstown
Yard Party Plans At Episcopal Institute Lawn
The Union Band formed a special committee at its last meeting to prepare the Episcopal Institute lawn for a yard party planned for August 24 evening. The Sarah Zane Fire Company has accepted an invitation to attend. The School Board will meet next Monday.
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Union
Episcopal Institute
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Big Band Carnival and Races Highlight Hagerstown August 15
Island Park social notes list Mr Albert Reily wife and child at Hotel Evans and Fred Calvert returning from Charlottesville. Local business changes include J L Pentz adopting spot cash on August 8. A large music event features 190 musicians at the Big Band Carnival and Races in Hagerstown on August 15 with posters and ads.
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Albert Reily
Hotel Evans
J. L. Pentz
Hagerstown
Old Plantation
Will Build New Church At Martinsburg Area
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Church hosted a reception at the residence of Mr and Mrs E W Lupton near Martinsburg on Thursday night. Voluntary offerings for the proposed new church totaled 46.18 dollars.
Fishermen plan Capon River trip after river bites
Messrs. Lewis, John and Wash Seal returned last night from Capon River. They say the fish commenced biting yesterday. Mes ser Lewis and John Seal and their families will spend the latter part of August on Capon.
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Messrs
Lewis
John
Wash Seal
Capon River
Messer Lewis
John Seal
Capon
Card of Thanks for Mrs Elizabeth Cooley’s Death
Mr and Mrs Hugh Perry desire to thank their many friends through The Star for kindness shown during the final illness and death of Elizabeth Cooley.
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Hugh Perry
Elizabeth Cooley
First Shall Be Last Marble Arrives for New Bank
The marble for the upper portion of the new bank building has arrived signaling progress on the project. This reads as a case of the first being last with material delivery shaping the schedule.
Rain Delays Hit Local Crop Prosperity
Farmers report corn suffering from dry weather as rainfall remains scarce. Miss Bee La Boyteau of Charles Town visits Miss Ada Davenport Hardesty, while Dr. J. E. Lincoln and family return from a trip with T. J. Orndorff and Jack Henshell. Various residents travel between Winchester Alexandria Fairfax Elmira and Maryland for visits and returns.
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Bee la Boyteau
Charlestown
Ada Davenport Hardesty
J. E. Lincoln
Lacey’s Springs
T. J. Orndorff
Jack Henshell
Chris Garrison Freed After Year Behind Bars
Chris Garrison leaves jail after about twelve months of incarceration. The release arrives amid mixed reactions reflected by supporters and critics in the community.
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Chris Garrison
Pair Returns From Extended Western Northern Trip
Misses Myrtle Goshert and Maimie Strickler have come back from a long journey through Buffalo Niagara Falls Cleveland and other stops visiting northern and western states and places of interest.
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Myrtle Goshert
Mamie Strickler
Buffalo
The
Exposition
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Ministers Call for Anti-Saloon League Cooperation
Winchester ministers received circular letters from Rev. C. H. Crawford state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League outlining the League's work and asking for cooperation. Crawford first appeared in Winchester and then set up headquarters in Richmond. Mr. Joseph Denny of Staunton returned home today.
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Winchester
C. H. Crawford
Anti-Saloon League
League
Crawford
Richmond
Joseph Denny
Stauntor
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Credential Committee
Will
Government Weather Report
United States Weather Bureau Today
West Va
Geo
Horsey and Atwell
Renaichis
E. Bruce Capper
Jeweler
Island Park
Fred Calvert
Charlottesville
Edward Haymaker
J Noonan
North Loudour
Dick Trapnell
Charlestown W. Va
Ned Brown
Fannie Coffman
Mary Crieman
South Main Street
Strother Shull
Edward Cooper
North
Washington Street
Edward Colfert
G. W. Chapman
Vaucluse
W. Roy Stephenson
Virginia State Bar Association
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
Charles Haines
Epworth League
Braddock St M. E
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Greencastle
Martinsburg
Washington County
Mise Hattie McCullough
Mercersburg
T. M. Baatz
North Market Street
McCullough
Harry B. Krebs
Central Commercial College
Ane
Mattie
Susie Haines
Mattie Fagan
Geo. W. Haines
Annie Kelley
N. Viola McDonald
Alexandria
Fairfax County
Walter Violet
Maryland
Fred. S. Boyd
West Water Street
Main
Fair Grounds
W. O. Horak
P. A. Box
Thomas Keating, Agt
FDR
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing
Thomas Keating
Agt
North Main Street
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S. H. Hable’s
Star Clothier
PRICH
Episcopal Female Institute
Winchester, VA
A. Magill Smith
M. A
Gand Fawn Antalaniui
Markham
Miller Supply, Co
G. C. Shepard
Funk & Ray
C. W. Ramspure
East Piccadilly Street
Scapp
Geo. H. Heist
Orriog
N. Main Street
Milier
Conney
Wright's
Orses
Wright
Chester
Sah
J. C. Coe’s
da. Man
JC. Coe
W. B. Cameron
Teme
Pri
Gratchen
Glass’ Farm
N. W. Pike
B. Dopsom
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