Four Week Prayer Program Set by Winchester Ministers
The Winchester Ministerial Association met at Rev. Dr. James R. Graham's home to plan a week of prayer in January under the Evangelical Alliance. Services run Jan 4 to Jan 9 at local churches with topics on Bible, faith, missions, temperance, family, signs of the times, and the union service at Market Street M E Church. An offering will support the American Bible Society led by Rev. Dr. J. W. Lupton.
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Ministerial Association of
Winchester
James R. Graham
North Braddock Street
Evangelical Alliance
J. W. H. Beale
Centenary Reformed Church
Word of God
Geo. S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
W. D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Home and Foreign
Market Street M. E
Christ Church
J. H. Lacy
The
Braddock Street
Cheth
R. G. Hammond
United Brethren Church
T. K. Cromer
Market Street
M. E
D. H. Kern
the American Bible Society
J. W. Lupton
Hen Dixon In Custody Over Chicken Theft Rumor
Hen Dixon, a well known figure, appears jailed awaiting examination of his record after confessing theft of several chickens to Magistrate C W Wilson. He says Alfred Henry, known as Blanket Henry, aided in the theft and profit split. Blanket denies involvement and also remains jailed for later resolution.
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Hen Dixon
C. W. Wilson
Wilson
Alfred Henry
Blanket” Henry
Blanket
Electric Curtain Delights Audiences In Musical Show
The musical comedy A Knight for a Day will appear locally at the Auditorium this Wednesday night December 16. The highlight is an electric curtain described as surpassing previous electric stage effects and adding sensational visual impact.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Local poultry buyers advertise holiday rush
The notice announces changes for Horsey & Atwell becoming W. O. Horsey & Co. and outlines cash offers for turkeys, chickens, ducks, and geese delivered between December 12 and 19. Sprint Produce Co and W. Ramsburg also offer to buy poultry by December 20, with Hillyard & Lewis taking Christmas orders.
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Sprint Produce Company
System Will Not Increase Taxes in Charlottesville Sewer Plan
City Solicitor R Gray Williams cites a Charlottesville sewer project cost under four thousand dollars per mile. He quotes a University of Virginia letter from ex mayor Jno S Patton noting pipe sizes rock removal costs and a brick-lined tunnel. The Winchester plan would require less than eight miles of sewer with a similar cost efficiency.
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Charlottesville
R. Gray Williams
Star
Mr. Williams
Jno. S. Patton
University of Virginia
L.F. Cooper
Williams
Winchester
Stores Shine With Christmas Garb and Early Buying
City stores glow with holiday displays and gala window dressing as sales forces rise for the rush. Shoppers are urged to begin early to secure the best selection and attentive service before the season’s peak.
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Winchester
Suffolk Voters Go Dry In Local Option Victory
Suffolk voters chose prohibition by 619 total with a 257 majority. The day passed quietly with women hosting prayer services and free lunches near polls. Seven days until closures of 12 saloons and potential liquor moves to Norfolk. Governor Glenn’s speech cited as turning point. A Lynchburg suit seeks to nullify the vote under the Ward act amid Augusta appeals.
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Suffolk
BE. H. Johnson
Charlottesville
Norfolk
Glenn
North Carolina
Academy of Music
Wets
Lynchburg
Corporation Court
Randolph Harrison
J. Tinsley Coelman
Fredericksburg
Supreme Court of the State
Dust and Gift Party at Market Street rink tonight
Admission free for ladies announced with details on another page. Advertises horse blankets and robes including gum horse covers storm fronts and cash aprons from Hillyard and Lewis successors to Miller Supply Co.
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Hillyard & Lewis, Iptf
Miller Sup. Co
For Sale Ivory Item and Clothing Offers in Winchester
Classified item lists one of the most desirable ivories in Winchester for sale with immediate possession through Shen Valley Realty. Also advertises Hable's for men youths boys or children offering ties suits and overcoats as Christmas presents.
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Winchester
Shen. Valley Realty AO
Hable's
Local Couple Returns Home From Philadelphia Visit
Mr and Mrs Logan R Fay returned home last night to Hackwood near town after spending the past few days in Philadelphia with friends.
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Logan R.’ Fay
Tech
Philadelphia
Hackwood
Town
Wanted Husband by Mrs Anna Mann
Mrs Anna Mann promotes her matrimonial bureau at the new rink on Tuesday night appealing to Mr Gordon of the bureau. Pete the famous comedian will perform with new stunts and a chorus with piano accompaniment offering an attraction for ladies and children.
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Anna Mann
Mer. Gordon
Bureau
Pete
Habule Sells Youths Clothing Despite Cost
A vendor named Habule advertises youth clothing for sale as a Christmas present. The offer emphasizes affordable or discounted items for boys despite price concerns.
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Habule
Patterson Family Arrives to Spend Winter Here
Mr and Mrs David H Patterson and children from Wabash Indiana arrived in the city to spend the winter with Mrs A M Zirkle on South Main street. They were joined by Mrs Zirkle who has been visiting Wabash. Mr Pattison is recovering from a recent severe pneumonia attack.
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David H. Patterson
Wabash
Ind
Overstock sale offers holiday presents at low prices
In the midst of the shopping season, HABL ies big overstock style continues to provide a chance to secure gifts at the lowest prices.
Harrigburg Man Mr ReW Hunter Registered at Hotel Evans
Mr ReW Hunter of Harrigburg Pennsylvania was registered at Hotel Evans today in a brief hotel record noting his arrival and stay.
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Rew. Hunter
Harrigburg, Pa
Hotel Evans
Wheat market quiet with steady prices across commodities
The wholesale market showed inactivity in wheat with a slight price decline while corn remained unchanged. Oats stayed firm, rye quiet, and hay and straw markets quiet. Butter eggs poultry prices steady with oats per bushel and hay per ton observed.
Mrs. Crown Travels to Missouri for Ill Daughter
Mrs. Sarah F. Crown left Berryville Virginia for Keosho Missouri to visit her gravely ill daughter Mrs. C. R. Meade. She is accompanied by her son Percy Crown and Virginia editor John Crown of the Washington Herald arrived to say goodbye.
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Berryville
Sarah F. Crown
Keosho
Missouri
C. R. Meade
Haddox offers savings on suits and overcoats with style
After inspecting all the clothing in town the seller claims savings of 50c to 2.50 on a suit or overcoat and guarantees money savings. The message ends with a cordial sign-off from J P Haddox and notes other local ads for confectioners sugar molasses and turkeys wanted for cash.
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J. P. Haddox
TEMPLARS FEAST AFTER WORKING CONCLAVES
A special Winch Commandery conclave conferred the Order of the Red Cross and the Temple. Eminent Commander A M ker directed the work as knights in full dress uniforms attended. Guests from Potomac Commandery and others spoke at a banquet followup in the Masonic Temple hall.
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Winch Commandery
Knights Temeslar
Order of the Red Cross
Order of the T
A. M.~ Ker
Order of the Temple
Winchester
Grand Commandery of
Virginia
G. €. Bowling
Potomac Commandery
No. 5
Charles Town
W. Va
Williaml. Gravatt
Protestant Episcopal
West Virginia
Poton
J. Son Kyster
Martin W.W. Fergusson
Dallas
George H. ‘Bowinda Kidd
M. B. ‘Turner
H. W
H. C. Coe
Front Royal
Samuel F. Rhodes
Riverton
Masonic Temple
James Moling
Baker
Bowling
Knights Eyster
Bowman
Geo
H. Kinzel
J.A. Ide
Kline
Coe
Fergusson
Rhodes
Ward Corrects Roanoke Times on Special Elections Law
A Roanoke Times clipping shown to Senator R M Ward is corrected. The 1908 act fixes voter qualifications for special and general elections, with poll tax timing six months before general elections and six months prior to the next regular election for special votes.
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Roanoke Times
The
Star
R. M. Ward
Times
Elthe
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Horsey & Atwell
Fuure
W. O. Horsey & Co
Av Ony Co
W. Ramssurg
Holly
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Wee Orndoff & McVivar’s
T. M. Barr’s. Iptf
Templars
Winchester Commandery
MR. Ward
Frederick County
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