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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1905

Page

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Miss Dame Weds Washington Banker in Ossining

Miss Margaret Page Dame eldest daughter of Rev and Mrs Nelson P Dame of Ossining New York married William Coleman Worthington a Washington banker at St Pauls Church Ossining The couple plan to reside in Washington after a wedding trip Worthington a rising executive with the American National Bank locally admired for his promise The Dame family has deep ties to Winchester and Christ Episcopal Church and Miss Dame led the church choir prior to her marriage

Margaret Page Dame Nelson P. Dame Ossining-on-the-Hudson New York William. Coleman Worthington Washington St. Paul’s Church Ossining Christ Episcopal Church Dame Winchester Christ Church American National Bank

Vicious Man Attacks Dog Fearing Rabies

Grover Carter, clerk for J. W. Symons in Swimley Clarke county, fired five shots at a large dog that charged him on a railroad track. The animal died after being hauled away, while two of Symons' children were in the store. Carter feared the dog might have rabies but survived the scare.

Grover Carter J. W. Symons Swimley Clarke County Young Carter Carter Ollie Hillyard Mr. Symon

Mr Lewis Presents Bible to Baptist Church

Mr E J Lewis superintendent of the National Cemetery presented a large Bible for use on the pulpit at a Baptist Sunday School entertainment. Rev E E Northen gave a grateful reply as the audience applauded. A local option election was underway today at Mount Jackson and Edinburg in Shenandoah County with indications favoring the dry side.

Baptist Sunday School E. J. Lewis National Cemetery E. E. Northen Mount ‘Jackson Edinburg Shenandoah County

Youthful Berryville Couple Wed in Winchester

Mr William Hart and Miss Lizzie Symons, both nineteen, wed at the Baptist Church parsonage in Winchester with Rev RE Northen officiating. The bride wore a tan skirt cream white waist and hat, then the couple went to Sydnor Henrys for supper before returning to Berryville to reside with the brides parents on South Main Street.

William Hart Lizzie Symons BerryVille Winchester RE. E. Northen the Baptist Church North Market Street Sydnor Henry South Main Street Elijah Symons Edward Hart Edw. Kercheval

Many Dancers At A Christmas German In Winchester

The Christmas German given by young men of Winchester at the Reuss Engine Hall last night drew about thirty five couples, including out of town guests. Thompson's orchestra from Martinsburg provided music and cotilion led by Davis Conrad with Annie Douglas Williams as partner. numerous chaperones attended.

Winchester Reuss Jones-Baker Thompson Martinsburg Davis Conrad Annie Douglas Williams Richard E. Byrd J. B. Beverley Shirley Carter Alexander M. Baker John Gray Thomas W. Harrison William, Polk Harry H. Baker William H. Baker S. P. Latane

Berryville News Roundup Shows Busy Holiday Express Trade

Col J H Myers of Baltimore visits Berryville home of L Scheuer. Phalse Drake returns to Staunton after visiting A L Drake. Holiday express business in Berryville sets records. Treadwell Lodge No 213 banquet at Virginia House attracts many members. Outside guests include A L Shearer J T Jones John R Hamilton H Siler Chas Philips. Siler returns to Berkeley Springs W Va after visit to Mrs A R Castleman.

Evening Star Bureau Berryville Col J. H. Myers Baltimore L. Scheuer Phalse Drake A. L. Drake Staunton Treadwell Lodge Virginia House A. L. Shearer J. T. Jones John R. Hamilton H. Siler Chas. Philips Berkeley Springs W. Va A. R. Castleman

Clarke Couple Wed In Clarke County Marriage

Walter H. Smallwood and Lula May Wiley both of Clarke county obtained a marriage license in Washington on Tuesday.

Walter H. Smallwood Lula May Wiley Clarke County Washington

Death of Ashby Walter Canthorn Jr at 26

The body of Ashby Walter Canthorn Jr was brought to Reliance by train and interred at Reliance Cemetery. He died of typhoid fever in Wheeling after moving from Keyser and was engaged in lumber business. He leaves a mother, father, two sisters Cora and Emma, and two brothers Frank and Edward. He was engaged to be married.

Ashby Walter Canthorn, Jr Reliance William Spigle Biddler Maurertown W. R. Berry Stephens Cty Cora Emma Rockland Frank Edward Keyser W. Va Wheeling United Brethren Sunday School E. L. Gruver Guggenheim Exploration Company New York B. Grover A. Garretson Jennie Garretson Washington

Lecture To The Middletown Lodge

Marsh Run Lodge of Middletown hosted a lecture by E. E. Northen, grand lodge officer, on I O O F principles and benefit to humanity. The event drew a small crowd due to weather, with Odd Fellows in new regalia, a canceled parade, and a town hall gathering with oysters and music by Prof. Line's brass band.

Mippietown Marsh Run Middletown Paste Grang E. E. Northen I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge Virginia Winchester Odd Fellows Line Shenandoah Normal College Reliance

Tucker to Return Earlier for Jamestown Exposition

President H. St. George Tucker of the Jamestown Exposition Company will return to the United States about January 25 after abroad promoting the exposition. He had planned a lengthy European tour to drum up support and advertising, but recent events necessitate an earlier homecoming.

H. St. George Tucker Jamestown Exposition Company United States

Beautiful Wedding at Christ Church Winchester

Miss Elizabeth Shields Baker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Franck Baker of Winchester, wed Dr Thomas Monroe Jones of Anderson Indiana at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The ceremony featured a white chiffon bridal party, a Christmas decorated church, and a large hopeful crowd. The reception followed at the Bakers home with a festive, color coordinated White and Green theme.

Thomas Monroe Jones Anderson Indiana Elizabeth Shields Baker Christ Church Martha Baker Lea Hunt Mary Baker Annapolis Chengrin Arthur Kimball Washington DE. C John N. Simpson Morgantown W. Va J. E. Meisenheld Dearie Mendelsshohn

Star Offers Prize for Best Costume in New Year Parade

The Star announces a New Year parade costume contest with a $2.50 first prize, $1.50 second prize, and $1 third prize for the funniest grotesque outfits. Three impartial judges will select winners. judges remain anonymous until awards are announced. women may participate.

Fall wedding at Harper’s Ferry links Giffin and Farmer

Miss Alberta Giffin aged 22 of Bedford Pennsylvania became the bride of Charles Frederick Farmer a well known Nero Hampshire County West Virginia farmer. The ceremony at the United Brethren parsonage in Winchester followed a license from Thomas K Cartmell. The couple will reside at Nero.

United Area Church North Market Street Alberta Giffin Bedford Charles Frederick Farmer Nero Hampshire County W. Va D. Skelton Farmer Winchester Harpers Ferry Thomas K.cartmell United Brethren Parsonage

Epworth League Elects Officers at Braddock Street Church

The Epworth League of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South met last night in the Sunday School House and elected officers. President is Dr J I Whitlock. Vice presidents are W S Nicklin Mrs John I Sloat Miss Katie V Haddox and Miss Virginia Shockey. Secretary BF M Alexander treasurer W Lee Fisher chorister G A Haines organist Mrs Fannie Hull assistant Mrs H E Guyer.

Epworth League Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South J. I. Whitlock W. 8. Nicklin John I. Sloat Katie V. Haddox Virginia Shockey BF. M. Alexander W. Lee Fisher G. A. Haines Fannie Hull H. E. Guyer

Evening at the Auditorium with Edison Moving Picture Co

The program features the Edison Moving Picture Company in a complete change of program. Admission prices are 10 20 and 30 cents.

Edison Moving Picture Company

In Honor of Bride Honors at Tone Reception

Mr. Edgar Hook hosted an elaborate reception at Tone today in honor of his bride Misa Lela Adams of Gainsboro. A large number of friends attended the event celebrating the marriage.

Edgar Hook Tone Misa Lela Adams Gainsboro

Ground to a Pulp on Railroad Track

Stanely Page county tragedy reports 22 year old Charles Good of Marksville killed after attempting to board a southbound freight train No 95 near the Stanley depot. He was drunk and warned he might die. the grease box struck his back and he was dragged under the train. He died about nine o clock from head injuries and blood loss.

J. William Andrews Winchester Harrisonburg Stanley Page County Charles Good Norah Goog Marksville Young Good Ingham

Injured Man Is Dead At Strasburg

Strasburg reports Charles Deets 22 died at Dr Bruin hospital after being crushed between two freight cars yesterday morning. He remained conscious for hours despite severe injuries including crushed legs and an amputated arm. Funeral planned for tomorrow in Strasburg. Deets leaves sister Mary in York and brother Clarence in Washington.

The Star Strasburg Charles Deets Dr. Bruin’s Hospital Mary Deets York, Pa Clarence Deets Washington

Oscar Barr Family Dinner At North Braddock Street

Mr. Oscar Barr hosted a notable family dinner at his North Braddock Street home yesterday afternoon. Attendees included his sons and daughter Rebecca, Mrs. Huntsberry and son Walter, Oscar Dabney of Staunton, Mrs. Barr, Miss Rebecca Stine, F. M. Barr, Luther McKinster and family, Emily McKinster, Nannie Wood of New Market Maryland, among others.

Oscar Barr North Braddock Street Barr Rebecca W. E. Huntsberry Walter Huntsberry A. B. Dabney Oscar Staunton W. E. Barr Anna Stine F. M. Barr Luther McKinster Emily McKinster Nannie’ Wood New Market, Md

Mr. Carter Returns Home from Washington

Mr. Garrett Carter of Washington is reported to have returned home today.

Mr. Garrett Carter Washington

Rouss Birthday Celebration Promised by Winchester Fire Company

The twelfth annual birthday celebration of the late Broadway Rouss, hosted by the Charley Rouss Fire Company, is planned for February 11. A six member committee led by J. Robert Doran outlines arrangements, with Reed, Capt. George H. King, and others named. Last year’s banquet drew speakers including Senator Martin and Representative Ian Flood. The event is a notable local affair in Winchester with expected elaborate plans and possible arrangements to follow.

Broadway Rouss No Five J. Robert Doran Charley Rouss A. S. Larrick Preston D United States Martin Ian Flood Appomattox

Royal Arcana Fairfax Council elects new officers

The Royal Arcana Fairfax Council No. 2 at Arcanum elected A Hl Jackson as gent, B Sheetz as orator, Miller Streit, Luther Maphis as chaplain, Shepard as guide, J H Hardesty as trustee. Members about thirty with some withdrawals after rate changes. Meetings held in the I brough and Carter building.

Fairfax Council Arcanum A. Hl. Jackson B. Sheetz Hae B Miller Streit Luther Maphis Shepard J. H. Hardesty W. Shall Ibrough and Carter

Five Eclipses in 1906 Predicted Worldwide

A 1906 eclipse forecast reports five celestial events, three solar and two lunar. The first total lunar eclipse occurs on the night of February 9 visible in parts of South America, with timing around 1.57 to 3.86. The second is a partial solar eclipse on February 23 in the United States. The third partial solar eclipse on March 21 is not visible in the United States. The fourth is a total lunar eclipse on August 19, visible in limited regions outside the United States.

TRG South America United States United

Big Turkey Dinner in Clarke Area Prompts Local Feasts

In Clarke Pennsylvania residents host a large turkey dinner at Lindsay's in Berry, featuring Mr. A Koser of 3 burg and Mr. James of Haciwell ttle dealers. The gathering marks a long visit to the state spanning twenty five years as locals celebrate community ties and hospitality.

Koser Burg James Hac Iwell Lindsay’s Berrys Ser

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Banke Ossining-on-Hudson Mrs. Worthington Young Man Mr. Lewis Church Shenandoah Miller’s Wm. Hart News of Today Clarke Walter Canthorn Middletown Lodge Mr. Tucker Thos. M. Jones Fie Harper’s Ferry Bride Rouss Capt. Doran Royal Arcana
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