Rail excursion rates for B and O and Ocean Coast Resorts
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces special low rate excursions to Atlantic City and principal Atlantic Coast resorts withJuly 16 30 August 4 21 and September 10 dates. Additional events include meetings and conventions in St Louis St Paul Toledo Columbus Cleveland and more with details available from ticket agents.
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Mass
Knights Pythias
Meveland
Onto
International Convection
B. Y. P. A. of America
Columbus
Fee Ition
Astra Col
ST. Louis
Knights of
ST. Paul
Fragmentary Timings and Audible Marks
A set of unreadable timestamps and stray letters appears to be OCR noise. Distinct times range from early morning to late morning with scattered alphanumeric fragments offering no clear event. No identifiable persons, places, or organizations are present.
Night sky fills with meteors in peak shower
Observers note the earth encounters numerous shooting stars as a meteor shower peaks in mid August. On August 10, 11 and 12 the sky is described as full of bright points of light racing across the night.
Gainesboro preacher visits Paynes Chapel and local notes
Rev W. Mark from Gainesboro preached at Paynes Chapel last Sunday. William Thompson of Baltimore stayed at Miss Mary Cunningham's Fairfield home. Finfrock of Greencastle Pa visited on business. M L Payne drills a well at his house. William Pierce bought a graphophone. Nimrod Herrell traveled to Williamsport Md on business. A hail storm damaged corn crops. William Huyett adds a double porch. Myrtle Mary Whitmore improves from illness. Sunday school at 10 30 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m at Agnes Chapel next Sunday August 16.
Bunker Hill Notes Aug 11 Democratic primaries and local events
The Dem ocratic primaries were held here on Saturday evening. Many locals attended the Republican convention in Martinsburg. A festival at the baseball team raised a neat sum. Various visits and social gatherings occur, including Miss Ella Henson being named Dry Run school principal and Epworth Sunday school yard party planned for August 15.
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Bunker Hill
Lutheran Synod Meets This Month in Richmond
The Evangelical Synod of Virginia plans its seventyninth annual meeting at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Richmond starting August 25 with more than 150 pastors and delegates attending. Rev. Dr. L. L. Smith of Strasburg leads as president and Rev. Dr. Geo. S. Bowers of Winchester as vice president. This is the first Richmond gathering in thirty years. four sessions will occur daily and railroad rates available from local agents.
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United States
Dunmore
L.L. Smith
Strasburg
Geo
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Syndéd
Richmond
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans Meeting in Charlottesville
The Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia, led by Gen. Thomas T. Munford, announces its twenty first annual meeting in Charlottesville in October 1908. The John Bowie Strange Camp will unveil a memorial October 23 for Albemarle County and Charlottesville veterans. The event invites the grand camp to participate and highlights Albemarle hospitality and historic troop traditions.
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Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans
Charlottesville
Veterans. of Virginia
Albemarle
Saratoga
J. H. B. Stuart
Hagerstown and Winchester Set To Renew Rivalry At Athletic Park
Hagerstown and Winchester clash at Athletic Park this afternoon with rain or darkness possible to delay. Russell faces the Virginians again while Cantwell or Feiser starts for Winchester. Bill Kay expected to join Hagerstown but telegram says he cannot reach in time for yesterday’s Frederick game.
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Gerstown
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Local Social Notes From Falls Church and Surrounding Areas
Mr Elliott Bryarly of Washington visits his brother Mr R S Bryarly. Miss Mamie Gaunt and Bernice Hampston stay in Falls Church with Mrs Irvin Updyke. Lula Cooper of Hagerstown visits grandparents Mr and Mrs S Coolper. Mrs Manning and daughter spend Saturday in Winchester. Agnes Page returns home to Saratoga. Dr Warren Helvestine and wife of Clifton Forge at Mrs Coppenhaver’s. Rev Stoneham and Rev Daniels conduct Bethel meeting. John Copenhaver visits Millwood. Mrs William Leir and Mrs Finnel with children visit Mr T B Levi. Mary Copenhaver of Millwood and Cousin Miss Copenhaver of Washington were callers.
Shooting Stars Across Earth Path August Sky
The earth passes through a meteor stream called the Perseids. A sky full of shooting stars will be visible today and in the days ahead as the meteor shower peaks, diminishing by August 22 when the earth exits the path. Prof. H A Newton estimated eye visible meteors at 10 000 to 20 000 daily, with many more observable by telescope each day.
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Community Happenings Around Boyce Virginia
News from Boyce Virginia on August 12 reports visits among local families. J J Jolliffe and Frank Hale of The Grottos spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs R E Reid. The Ferguson family from Johnson City visited the parents of J W Sprint. Louise and Esther Ford from Front Royal vacationed with Katherine Garvin and Susie Dunlap. Mrs Marshall Melvin and son Harry returned to Baltimore after visiting Mrs M J Dunlap. D S Snyder of Berryville and his daughter visited Mr and Mrs Robert Loutian in Millwood.
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J. W. Sprint
Harry
M. J. Dunlap
Baltimore
D. 8. Snyder
Berryville
McVeigh
Robert Loutian
Millwood
Dean's Kidney Pills Endure Test in Winchester
Mrs. M W Affleck of Winchester Virginia testifies to her son’s kidney and bladder relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Frank Baker and Son. The 1903 endorsement and 1907 reaffirmation cite lasting benefit and permanent improvement. Sold 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents.
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Dean
Frank Baker & Son
Vote Called On Cromer By Three Reformed Churches
Hagerstown papers note next Sunday sermons by Rev. G W Snyder at Mount Meriah Sharpsburg and Keedysville Reformed churches. Congregational meetings will vote on Rev T K Cromer from Centenary Reformed Church of Winchester. Cromer’s unit stands united, eager to keep him, while the call awaits his response.
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Mount Meriah
Sharpsburg
Keedysville
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church of
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Bernice
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Irvin Updyke
Miss Lula Cooper
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Warren Helvestine
Clifton Forge, Va
Bethel
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