New Methodist Church Opens in Front Royal Virginia
Special to The Star Front Royal Virginia February 26 A new Southern Methodist Church building opens for Sunday school and services though the main auditorium is incomplete The limestone structure features stained glass and memorial windows and is praised as one of the valley s handsomest buildings The town s main street is being graded with crushed limestone Roller skating fever spreads as Updike Brothers build a rink and former Methodist Church is repurposed by Mr Ri Fox and partner Mr Walter Johnson Rev Amos Clary recently left Bristol to join as Relig Herald field editor The town hopes to attract Richmond representatives for a local Normal School for young ladies and M M Johnson campaigns while recovering health
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Front Royal
Southern Methodist Church
Updike Brothers
Ri. Fox
Walter Johnson
Fox
Amos Clary
Second Baptist Church
Bristol
Clary
Religious Herald
Richmond
M. M. Johnson
O H Crabill Dies At Strasburg
O H Crabill aged 64 a prominent Strasburg landowner died yesterday of consumption. A Civil War lieutenant in Company E Eleventh Virginia Cavalry he was wounded at Upperville Virginia. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Anne Bowman and three sons I H Crabill secretary of freight traffic manager Green of the Southern Railway Washington E L Crabill and O W Crabill. Mrs J H Stickley is a Waif sister.
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O. H. Crabill
Strasburg
Eleventh
Virginia Cavalry
Upperville
Anne Bowman
I. H. Crabill
Green
Southern Railway
Washington
E. L. Crabill
O. W. Crabill
J. H. Stickley
John Keating Named Colonel by Maryland Governor
Annapolis dispatch reports Governor Crothers announced his staff with John Keating of Cumberland elevated to colonel. Keating, a Winchester native and Cumberland leader, serves as vice president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and is brother to Thomas and William Keating.
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Annapolis
Crothers
John Keating
Cumberland
Maryland
Keating
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Thomas
William Keating
The People Know About Real and Fake Closing Sale
The article notes that shoppers recognize genuine closing out sales from fakes at the former store of Mr H Faulkner on Main Street. It describes thousands visiting to buy merchandise at significant price reductions.
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H. Faulkner
S. Main Street
Judge Harrison May Get Honor
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports a heated push in the Capitol as reformers back Judge Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester for a new Virginia codification commission. Speaker Byrd extols Harrison’s legal skill, Senate service, and Constitutional Convention work as proof of his fitness. A Winchester lawyer also endorses Harrison, praising his abilities for the commission duty.
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Capitol
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Harrison
Virginia
Moses Walton's Widow Dies in Woodstock at 82
Emily Walton widow of Moses Walton longtime Woodstock resident died yesterday at her daughter Alice Haslett's home aged 82. She was born Anderson and a former Southern Methodist Church member. Survived by six children: M. L. Walton, E. D. Newman, Alice Haslett, David H. Walton, I. S. Hendry, and Samuel Walton.
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Emily Walton
Woodstock
Alice Haslett
David H. Walton
I. S. Hendry
Washington
Samuel Walton
Luray
Yost Family Reunion Sparks Townwide Joy
Mr Jacob Yost aged about eighty and active hosts gathered with sons M J Yost Da vid Yost and William Yost plus relatives from Quaker City Ohio and Willow Street Lancaster County Pa A granddaughter s letter brought Marshall Yost and his wife to Winchester The day featured a big dinner and a very delightful reunion described as one of the most enjoyable in Yost family history.
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Jacob Yost
Messrs
M. J. Yost
David Yost
Winchester
William Yost
Willow Street
Lancaster County
L. D. Grubb
Yost
Marshall Yost
Quaker City
Ohio
M. J
Sale of Reed trustee farm near Berryville February 29 1908
Auction notice for M L P Reed trustee selling Blackburn Smith farm property one half mile from Berryville depot on Saturday February 29 1908. Includes valuable live stock farm machinery vehicles harness and related farm implements. unusual date noted.
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M. L. P. Reed
Blackburn
Smith
Berryville
Carload of Trunks Goes on Sale at Great Reductions
Mr I H Fatkner recently stocked an entire carload of trunks but now sells the entire stock at deep cuts. Messrs Jones and Joliffe handle the sale. Winchester shoppers are urged to seize bargains as every item remains available to the public.
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Messrs. Jones & Joliffe
Winchester
Teta
Real Estate Deed Recorded for Highland Street Property
A deed was admitted to record in the Corporation Court clerk's office transferring ownership of a house and lot on Highland Street to Mire a J. Lockhart. The seller is Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dehaven, who sold for $800.
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Corporation Court
Lockhart
Andlot
Highland
Charles Kt
Dehaven
Colored school not kept clean at city board meeting
City School Board members discussed the East Piccadilly Street colored school lacking sanitary conditions and the need for immediate improvement. A new janitor may be hired. John Kerr school needs new blackboards. Joseph Fletcher was elected teacher at the colored school. Helen Zirkle named substitute teacher. attendees included E Holmes Boyd and M M Lynch.
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City School Board
City Hall
East Piccadilly Street
W. 8. Love
A. Heller
Joseph Fletcher
Colored School
Isabelle Strange Fletcher
John Kerr
Helen Zirkle
Peart Haddyx
G. G. Baker
A. D. Henkel
R. Frank Barr
W. S. Love
Superintendent Lynch Heads to National Education Meeting
Frederick County public schools Superintendent M M Lynch sails to Washington for the annual meeting of the Department of Superintendents of the National Association in session at Metropolitan Episcopal Church. About 2000 delegates attend from across the United States with foreign visitors as well. Seven co-ordinated societies join the convention. social events include Roosevelt's reception and gallery visits. Lynch will also meet Prof Charles G Maphis, who travels to Winchester to address teachers at the Court House Hall.
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Supt
Frederick County
Washington
Department of Superintendents
Wdanceational Association
Metropolitan Episcopal Church
United States
Roosevelt
Corcoran’ Art Gallery
Lynch
Charles G. Maphis
Winchester
Court House Hall
Banquet Tonight For Ladies At Friendship Fire Co
The Friendship Fire Company hosts a banquet and dance for the ladies who organized the bar war and oyster supper. The mahogany furniture, not drawn last night, will be awarded tonight to holders of chance tickets, and many expect to win.
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Friendship Fire Company
Miah
Ada Streit Starts Visit in Keedysville Maryland
Miss Ada Streit goes to Keedysville Maryland this morning to spend time with Miss Grace Snyder and follow up on a social visit.
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Ada Streit
Keedysville, Md
Grace Snyder
John W. Shiner Dies After Long Illness in Winchester
John W. Shiner lifelong Winchester resident died at his son Charles Shiner's home near Welltown at 2:45 am from Brights disease after years of decline. A Confederate Army veteran, he served in Company K Fifth Virginia Infantry Stonewall Brigade. Funeral at 10 am Friday at Charles K. Shiner’s home, burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Ashby Camp to escort remains. He leaves four sons James H. Shiner Adam W. Shiner Charles E. Shiner W. R. Shiner, two brothers and three sisters survive.
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John W. Shiner
Winchester
Charles Edward Shiner
Welltown
Bright
Mr. Shiner
Fifth Virginia
Stonewall
George W. Kurtz
Shiner
Turner Ashby
C. V
Hebron
William Shiner
Shade
Charles
Wellstcown
James H. Shiner
Front Royal
Adam W. Shiner
Near Pittsburg
W. R. Shiner
Meadow Lane
David and
Stewart Shiner
Margaret Shiner
James Jenkins
Stewart Steele
Purcellsville
Charles K. Shiner
Mount Hebron
Ashby Camp
City Hall
Measles Sidelines Miss Spurrier at North Main
Miss Amy Spurrier daughter of Capt and Mrs J E Spurrier is confined at home on North Main Street with measles. She was to participate in the Episcopal Female Institute soiree tomorrow night but will be unable to attend much to friends regret.
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Amy Spurrier
J. E. Spurrier
North Main Street
Miss Spurrier
Episcopal Female Institute
All Friends Invited to Episco pal Institute Soiree
An announcement says all friends and patrons of the Episcopal Female Institute are cordially welcomed to an intermediate soiree at the City Auditorium tomorrow evening at o oclock.
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Episcopal Female Institute
City Tall Auditorium
Marriage License Issued To Frederick Snapp and Gertrude Lonas
A marriage license was issued today at the county clerk office to farmer Frederick Snapp and Miss Gertrude Lonas, both residents of this county.
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Frederick Snapp
Gertrude Lonas
William Lonas
Man Falls Through Glass at South Main Market
Cameron from the county’s western section had a severe fall yesterday afternoon after tumbling through a glass door at Comner’s meat market on South Main street. He was arrested and jailed for failing to pay a $2.50 fine and 50 cents for the glass. he awaits friends to aid him.
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Cameron
Comner's
South Main Street
Reception at new parish house honors late Hammond sister
Mrs Flora J Tilford of this city presented the new parish house adjoining Christ Church Chapel to the church as a memorial to her sister, the late Mrs Hammond. Holmes Conrad and Mrs William P McGuire received guests as the rector Rev William D Smith and others praised the building and Mrs Tilford. The event drew hundreds from Christ Church and other Winchester congregations with lavish decorations and refreshments. Services dedicating the building were held last Sunday by Rev Mr Smith.
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Friendship Fire Company
Hickory Camp
Woodmen of the World
Friendship Band
J. J. Lumley
Bob Latham
Virginia
Joseph Cullen Root
Omaha
Neb
Latham
Norfolk
R. Gray Williams
Asbury Kern
Pond
S. P. Latane
E. B. Capper
T. J. Orndorff
A. J. Tavenner
Momer Harlee
E. B.sartelle
George H.eagle
J. W. Taylor
Taylor
Sunny Jim
Christ Church Chapel
Flora J. Tilford
Star
Christ Episcopal Church
Migs Atriot Hammond
Presbyterian
Winchester
Christ Church
William D. Smith
Thford
the-Star
Mr Smith
Speaker Byrd's Liquor Bill Sparks Senate Banter
The Richmond Journal reports the senate debating the omnibus liquor bill when Speaker Byrd of the House entered the chamber and headed for the cloak room. Senator Edmondson notes the bill, while Wickham quips about a long Byrd measure.
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Richmond Journal of
Senate
Byrd
House
Edmondson
Wickham
Woman in Black Haunts Hagerstown Residents
The Hagerstown Mail reports a mysterious "woman in black" seen by multiple people near Hagerstown. Observers describe her emerging from shadows and provoking fear, with no clue to her origins or destination as residents grow uneasy.
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Hingerstown
Winchester
Horses and Hogs Sale at Mansfield Farm Berryville
Bargains announced for horses and hogs at W. W. McDonald’s Mansfield Farm in Berryville on March 6. The notice advertises thoroughbred horses and hogs for sale with details abbreviated.
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W. W
McDonald
Mansfield Farm
Berry Ville
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The
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Moses Walton
Committee of Investigation
Woman In Black
Hagerstown
Beaine Lynn
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