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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1908

Page

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J Shirley Kines Weds Ada Fleming in Upperville Wedding

In Upperville Loudoun County Va on a Wednesday ceremony at the Baptist Church J Shirley Kines and Ada Bee Fleming married by Rev Dr Lake. The event featured elaborate decorations music by Miss Freda Ramey and a large guest list. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Bluemont then to New York and Niagara on honeymoon.

Berryville Upperville Loudoun County Baptist J. Shirley Kines Ada Bee Fleming Lake Freda Ramey Mendelssohn Perry Strickler Neville Bradfield W. Thomas Fleming A. Cooke Reid Fred. Fleming Fitzhugh Kines Summerville Mites William Fleming Bluemont New York Niagara

Birthday Party Honoring Miss Marple in Virginia

A birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marple in Va. celebrated their daughter Miss Flora Marple with a hospitable party. Guests included Annie Elliott Rosa Larrick Minnie Larrick Albert Elliott Henry Edward and others. conversations note eight large hogs were purchased last week by Larrick and Good from local vendors.

Rock Enon Springs Flora Marpl Ata Mis S Marple Miss Marple Annie Elliott Rosa Larrick Minnie_ Larrick Albert Elliott Henry Edward Morgan Larrick Ettel Sthut Larrick Luther Good Pauline George Gandy B. Larrick G. L. Good

Funeral Attendee Injured at Ritenour Child's Service

Henry and Pratear Willis of Miss Hannah Willis were injured yesterday at the funeral of little Willie Virginia Ritenour. Miss Willis fell from a temporary doorstep when it tilted, striking her head and becoming unconscious. She remains under Dr. W. S. Love care at home with improving but uncertain recovery.

Henry and Pratear Hannah Willis North Kent Little Willie Virginia Ritenour D. W. Ritenour Miss Willis W. S. Love National Avenue KE. E. Northen First Baptist Church Mount Hebron Winchester

City Solicitor Explains Three Bond Proposals for Witchester

City voters face three questions in a forthcoming election: ten thousand to build and equip additions to John Kerr Public School, twenty to twenty five thousand for Town Run upgrades, and fifty thousand for a modern sewerage system. Health officials stress sewerage as essential, given flood and drainage concerns. some residents fear temporary disruption, others favor rapid improvement.

R. Gray Willians Ward R. B. Byrd R. M House Ae Senate General Assembly Gounell Witchester Common Council John Kerr Public Yuilding N. Wilson Davis Drane Ss. P.lat BeHelams

Baltimore Has Another Fire

A major blaze grips the Standard Oil Canton plant in eastern Baltimore. Twenty thousand barrels of oil destroyed as a second large tank catches fire around noon. Fire crews struggle to contain the flames with no lives reported lost as of late afternoon.

the Star Baltimore Standard Oil Com- Canton

Card of Thanks for illness and death of son and brother

Mrs Lucy Johnson and children thank friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of their son and brother.

Deesire Lucy Johnson

Representative to National Territorial Association Meeting

To represent the Cumberland Shenandoah Valleys Association, publishers and Mr H F Byrd left for Washington today to attend a National Territorial Association meeting at the Willard Hotel.

H. F. Byrd Association of the Cumberland Shenandoah Valleys National Hdritorial Association Washington Willard Hotel

Concert at Opequon Chapel for Paxton's Chapel Fund

A concert will be held at Opequon Chapel in Opequon on Friday January 31 at 7 30 p m to benefit Paxton's Chapel Conference collection. Admission is one half dollar. Mr C B Gentry visited friends in Winchester and vicinity before traveling to Alexandria. Miss Annie Douglas Williams returned today from Rockville Maryland after visiting Miss Margaret Stokes.

Opequon Chapel Opequon Paxton C. B. Gentry Winchester Vicinity Alexandria Annie Douglas Williams Margaret Stokes Rockville, Md

New Rink Opens With Big Crowd in Martinsburg

Martinsburg opened a new skating rink at 2 PM with an immense crowd. About a thousand people attended the initial event and officials expect a larger turnout tonight. The Kerland Valley train brought visitors from Winchester and other nearby areas.

Martinsburg Stephen R. Snelgrass Kerland Winchester

Mayor Baker Returns to City Hall in New York Visit

Mayor Harry J. Baker resumes leadership after a past visit in New York City. He has again taken the reins of local government and is back in office, signaling a fresh start for the city.

Harry J. Baker New York City Tesal

Weather Report for Virginia and Baltimore Visit

For Virginia the outlook is fair and colder tonight with Tuesday fair skies. Mr and Mrs W W Alexander Baker are spending several days in Baltimore Maryland.

Virginia Alexander Baker Baltimore

Patton and Brown Tie The Knot In City Baptist Wedding

William M. Patton and Miss May Hinkle Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Brown were married last Thursday evening at the parsonage of the Baptist Church with Rev. E E Northen officiating.

William M. Patton May. Hinkle Brown James A. Brown Baptist Church E. EB. Northen

Mrs Sartelle’s Brother Killed in Cumberland Railroad Tragedy

John Sartelle reports that George Isaac Anderson of Cumberland died after falling from a Baltimore and Ohio train at Connellsville Pennsylvania Friday night. He was taken to Allegany Hospital in Cumberland in critical condition and died at 7 PM. He leaves a widow, two children, three brothers and five sisters including Mrs Sartelle of Winchester.

Winchester Cening John > Sartelle George Isaac, Anderson Cumberland Hayalseman Baltimore and Ohio Connellsville Allegany Heroeds May Lafrielle Bo Wrtean Anderson Wit Taylor Godfrey William Anderson Sand Sartelle Jack Cromiin Carrie Naomi Nellie Elsie Anderson

Directors' Meeting Sings Return From Baltimore

Capt. George W. Kurtz returns from a meeting of the Headley Chocolate Company where he serves as director. The company formed by Mr. Foo years ago is declaring satisfactory dividends and occupies a large factory.

George W. Kurtz Sings Baltimore Headley Chocolate Company Foo Headley Txétory

Electric chair proposal sweeps death penalty debate

Southampton delegate Williams backs replacing hanging with the electric chair at the state penitentiary. Throckmorton reports favorably on the bill in the Courts of Justice committee. Officials debate costs and practicality with some preferring hanging due to routine at the prison.

Williams Southampton Throckmorton Henrico Committee On Courts of Justice Solon Major Morgan Speakya

Winchester minister’s collecting plate yields odd coins

A local minister preached at a county church and collected a donation from a crowd of sixty. The plate contained unusual coins including four 1 cants, nine 9 cant pieces, and two large lozenge shaped items. The preacher’s reaction is not recorded.

Winchester Youcess

Powerful Sermons By Rev Mr Smith At Christ Church

The Rev. William D. Smith, rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, preached a forceful sermon to a large congregation yesterday morning. He denounced irreligion and worldliness and urged members to prioritize religion and duty to the church. In the evening he spoke on temperance with similar emphasis.

William D. Smith Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

Supreme Court Affirms Warren County Railway Case Decision

The Supreme Court of Virginia affirms Judge Z W Harrison's ruling in the Norfolk and Western Railway case Rudacille from the Warren County Circuit Court.

Supreme Court of Virginia Z. W. Harrison Norfolk and Western Railway Circuit Court of Warren County

Shenandoah Valley Division Iines Enforce Alcohol Ban On Duty

Superintendent Spurrier of the Shenandoah division of the Baltimore and Ohio says there is little liquor drinking among workers. Third Vice President Potter issues a strict order banning intoxicants for all employees connected with train operations, on and off duty, to improve safety and efficiency.

J. KE .Spuarttl Shenandoah Valley Baltimore and Ohio Spurrier Art Shenandoah di Baltimore Potter Baltimore and S Road

Funeral for Late Mr. Gibson Held in Mount Hebron

The funeral for Bruce Gibson who died in Mexico last week was held at 3 pm Sunday from the residence of his sister on Youth Market Street. Revs D. St. Kern and George S. Howers led services. Pallbearers included Kern, H H. Sheets, D F Heist, Dr. B. M. Knight, Sparr and John Kremer. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Bruce Gibson Mexico G. G. Baker Charley, Ross Company Gon Chester D. St. Kern Braddock Street Piscopal Church South Dyev George $S. Howers Grace Lutheran Church Nice Independent of Foresters Mount Hebron Cemetery Kern HH. c, Sheets DF Heist B. M. Knight Sparr John R. Kremer

Local couple returns home from Winchester visit

Mr and Mrs Loring AY CO spent the week with relatives in Winchester and have returned to their Baltimore home.

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J. Shirley, Kines Loudoun Ada Fleming Upperville Church Iss Willis Sihurt Latape Abell Baltimore Sun Weather Report Mr. Patton Miss. Brown Mr. Smith Valley Division Gibson Star Office
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