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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1910

Page

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Mrs Eddy Dies at Beacon Street Mansion in Newton

Boston telegram reports Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science died at age eighty nine after a week of pneumonia and natural causes cited by Medical Examiner West. details say she remained active until shortly before her bedchamber decline and church leaders withheld news for hours. transcript notes born July 16 1821 in Bow New Hampshire.

Boston Mary Baker G. Eddy Suellen Science Beacon Street Chestnut Hill Newton George L. West Alfred Farlow Mrs. Eddy Farlow Laders George W. Glover Lead Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Bow New Hampshire Mark and Abagail A. Baker America

Young ladies sought to clerk at local store

Help wanted ad calls for 10 young ladies to fill clerk positions at a store. Apply at once to The Star for employment.

Iptf Star Iotf

Mammoth Office Planned by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad considers building a mammoth office on the North Capital and C streets site in Washington where the old station stood for years.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Capital and C Streets Washington

Apron Sale At Presbyterian Church Planned

Sale of plain and fancy aprons in the parlors of the Presbyterian Church scheduled for December 14 at 3 p.m. Community shoppers invited to buy Christmas aprons.

Presbyterian Church

Subscribing for a Rappahannock Front Royal Railroad

Residents of Rappahannock county have raised about 42000 to fund a railroad link to Front Royal Virginia. The plan aims to give farmers access to markets beyond the Blue Ridge and reduce losses from slow transport over poor roads. The proposed line would likely cross Chester Gap in the ridge.

The Star Front Royal Rappahannock County Rappahannock Blue Ridge Chester Gap

McEwen Vaudeville Engagement at the Empire Tonight

The three nights of McEwen begin tonight as the Empire presents vaudeville this week with skat ing on Saturday night at 8 15. A photograph of yourself makes a nice Xmas gift from Speed C Fred Barr.

McEwen the Empire Speed C. Fred Barr

Rain Coats Umbrellas Ad and Roadside Tire Notice

An old newspaper item describes an advertisement for Iotf Moling Seal Rain Coats and Umbrellas and notes a lost item on the Winchester to Martinsburg route via Berryville and Charlestown. It mentions a spare wheel and tire details from Kelly Springfield with a ten dollar reward offered by John Dillis at a Greek restaurant in Winchester Virginia. Mr Charles M Broun of Begryville spent Sunday in town.

Winchester Martinsburg Berryville Charlestown Kelly Springfield John Dillis

Sanitary drinking fountains spread health reforms

The article reports replacement of public drinking cups with sanitary fountains in several towns led by health authorities. Each user gets a sterilized individual cup from a coin-operated unit, reducing disease transmission. The Sanitary Drinking Fountain Company of Pittsburg manufactures the devices.

United Crusade of Health Sanitary Drinking Fountain Company Pittsburg Winchester Virginia Assell

Charles Light Resigns From West Virginia Republican Committee

Charles P. Light, West Virginia state road commissioner for Jackson, Berkeley, Morgan, and Hampshire counties, resigns from the Republican State Executive Committee. He cites perceived domination by certain ex-officeholders and selfish aims as his reason for stepping down.

Charles P. Light West Virginia Jackson Berkeley Morgan Hampshire Light Martinsburg

Hardesty Announces Candidacy for Clarke County Revenue

Clarke County voters hear THOS B HARDESTY declare for Commissioner of the Revenue with Joseph S Denny as deputy subject to the Democratic primary.

Clarke County Joseph S. Denny Thos B. Hardesty

Reynolds-Farmer wedding in Hagerstown WV

Miss Jessie Farmer and M. H. Branson Reynolds of Wardensville West Virginia were married in Hagerstown a few days ago by Rev. E. K. Thomas.

Jessie Farmer M. H. Branson Reynolds Warldensville W.va Hagerstown E. K. Thomas

Roy T. Marshall Dies in Covington After Illness

Mr and Mrs Beverley Marshall of 114 East Monmouth street mourn the death of their son Roy Temple Marshall at Covington Kentucky following a ten day illness of typhoid pneumonia. He was 27 and leaves a widow Marian Bray and two children, plus four brothers and one sister. Funeral plans will be announced.

Beverley Marshall East Monmouth Street Roy Temple Marshall Covington Mabel Marshall Marshall Winchester Marian Bray Urbanna Messrs William Stuart Iowa Harry San Jose Costa Rica Carroll Richmond Thomas Marshall Toronto Canada

Virginia Weather Overcast Low Pressure Brings Snow

Official forecast calls for more snow in Virginia with east region seeing rain. heavy snow likely in western counties tonight. Clearing Tuesday, followed by colder air in the east and south.

Virginia

Young Shockey sustains fracture at home

Howard Shockey Jr. fell at his parents home on Nations Avenue Saturday evening and fractured his left arm between the elbow and wrist. Dr. A C Swimney treated the injury.

Howard Shockey Nations Avenue A. C. Swimiey

Walter Abell Heads to Baltimore This Morning

Mr. Walter R. Abell departed early today for Baltimore in a brief personal movement note marked by his travel.

Walter R. Abell Laltimore

Death of Mrs Edith P Cline in Waynesboro area

Mrs Edith P Cline wife of William C Cline longtime Bunker Hill resident died suddenly from apoplexy at her Waynesboro Pennsylvania home Friday evening She was born August 16 1857 in Greencastle Pa and leaves husband three daughters Maud G Cline Philadelphia and Mary Helen R Cline at home and sister Mrs S H Eby Greencastle Pa Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church man Rev C H Rockey IJ

Bunker Hill W. Va Edith P. Cline William C. Cline Winchester Frederick County Waynesktoo Misses Mary Helen Cline Cline Greencastle John Rhoadarmer Ma Cline Frick Manufacturing Company Waynesboro Maud G. Cline Philadelphia Mary and Hielen R. Cline S. H. Eby C. H. Rockey The Lutheran Church

Lynchburg Anti-Saloon League Office Shot At

Police search for a man after a revolver bullet shattered the Lynchburg Anti-Saloon League headquarters window where Rev J D McAlister state secretary was briefed. McAlister left minutes before the shot. authorities consider an assassination attempt. The dry forces rally with Rep Richmond P Hobson addressing a mass meeting.

Lynchburg The Anti-Saloon League J. D. McAlister State League Mr. McAlister Buller McAlister Richmond P. Hobson Alabama

Wanted to Rent Limestone Farm Best References

Wanted to rent limestone farm. Best references from Charles R Hodgson Stephenson Virginia. User seeks reliable landlord references and location details for rental.

Charles R’ Hodgson Stephenson, Va

Winchester Elks Hold Memorial Services in City Hall Auditorium

Winchester lodge No. 867 Elks held memorial services at 3 pm in City Hall Auditorium attended by many members and friends. The event mirrored by Elks lodges nationwide with processional music, prayers, an oration by Charles Alvey of Hagerstown and remarks on Elkdom values. The lodge, formed seven years ago, now numbers over 3350 members and is expanding to Europe and beyond.

Winchester Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elka City Hall Lodge of Elka United States Elks Farmers and Merchants National Bank Elks’ Orchestra W. H. Carter First Baptist Church Rose d’ Amour J. Hagether Lodge Charles Alvey Hagerstown Carter George F. Norton M. A. Doran J. E. Correll E. B

Six Reel Show At Auditorium Tonight

A big double six reel program plays at the Auditorium this evening. Organizers urge patrons to arrive early to secure seating and enjoy the performance.

Large Crowd at Staunton Memorial Elks Service

The Beverley Theater in Staunton drew a large audience for the Elks lodge annual memorial service. City Solicitor R. Gray Williams of Winchester spoke on Elks' founding principles, delivering a strong impression to the crowd with lodge music accompanying.

Beverley Staunton R. Gray Williams Winchester Staunton Lodge of Elka Elks of Winchester Williams Order of Elks

Mrs Jarrett Returns to City From Strasburg Visit

Mrs. Martin Jarrett, who had been visiting her mother Mrs. Arch, 85, at Strasburg, returned to her home in this city.

Martin Jarrett Arch Strasburg

Airships for Navy Seek 25000 for Experiments and Reorganization

Secretary Meyer asks Congress for 25000 to fund naval airship experiments and a reorganization aimed at economy and efficiency. He cites Eugene Ely’s November 14 flight from the U S cruiser to the Virginia shore as proof of aerial platforms and scouts guiding future warfare. The report notes projected shipyard work savings and a 4.3 million dollar reduction in next year’s naval establishment expenses, plus new torpedo vessel organization including submarines.

Washington Navy George von L. Meyer Eugene Ely United States Hampton Roads Virginia Shore Sebi Wahmation Meyer Naval C Navy Yards Naval Establishment

Resignation of Rockingham Senator Keezel Accepted

The resignation of State Senator George B. Keezel of Rockingham was received and accepted by Governor Mann. Keezel has been appointed by Circuit Judge Haas to the Rockingham treasurership, succeeding Treasurer Carpenter who resigned effective January 1. Governor Mann expressed regret at the loss of the senator to the State Senate.

George B. Keezel Rockingham Mann Keezel Haas Rockingham County Carpenter State Senate

Weven Tonight Big Show Ad With Price

An ad announces an event titled Weven Tonight as a single big show with admission eight dollars and fifteen cents. It notes no pictures and directs readers to page six for details.

WEVEN

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