Reverend Woods Speaks on Ministers Duty in Society
Rev William H Woods of Franklin Square Presbyterian delivered a paper to the Baltimore Minis Union at Central Y M C A Hall arguing that the minister’s role extends beyond pulpit preaching. He urged ministers to be virtuous men and to maintain private civic engagement without overstepping into public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minist Union
Central Young Men’s Ec
Association
Baltimore
William H. Woods
Franklin Square Presbyterian Church
Woods
Thos. N. Lupton
Winchester
Spurgeon
Moody
Morgan
Camp Thanks Judge Marshall for Birthday Address
Ashby Camp held a brief regular session last night with routine business. Members unanimously thanked Judge James Marshall for a splendid address delivered before the Camp and friends at The Auditorium on General Lee's birthday. The Entertainment Committee is ready for Captain R. P. Hobson’s lecture Thursday at The Auditorium. Ticket sales include 25 and 35 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby
James Marshall
General Lee
R. P. Hobson
Explosive Blast Devastates New York Transit Project
A reserve stock of high explosives stored at the Park Avenue shaft of the Rapid Transit tunnel under construction in New York exploded yesterday afternoon. Six people died and about one hundred were injured. The Murray Hill Hotel, Grand Union Hotel, Manhattan Eye and Bar Hospital, and Grand Central Station suffered heavy damage. Damages exceed a million dollars. four blocks of surrounding houses suffered varying damage.
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Park Avenue
New York
Murray Hill
Grand Union Hotel
Manhattan Eye and Bar Hospital
Grand Central Railroad
Trial of James Thomas Delayed Until Tomorrow
The trial of James Thomas for stealing Jacob Baker's horse did not occur this afternoon as expected. Some West Virginia witnesses could not arrive until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
Jacob Baker
West Virginia
Sunday School Hour Changed at Baptist Church
The Baptist Church shifts Sunday School from 9 30 am to 2 15 pm starting next Sunday. This change affects all attendees and reflects new meeting hours for the church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of the Baptist Church
One-Third of C and O Elevator Staff to be Laid Off
News notes that about one third of the workforce at the Chesapeake and Ohio elevator in Newport will be laid off until fall, affecting maintenance and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Ohio
Newport
News
Compromise Reached On City Council Structure
The Constitutional Convention committee proposes exempting cities under 25 000 from two chamber councils. Winchester and others gain flexibility on mayor veto powers and ordinance passage. Judges Robertson and T W Harrison helped craft the agreement with Chairman Brooke and the committee. The Richmond Times notes local delegates value the compromise.
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Committee On
Winchester
Robertson
T. W. Harrison
Brooke
Richmond Times
Times
Memorial Services for Bishop J W Hott D D L L D
Memorial services will be held at the United Brethren Church this city next Sunday at 7 30 p m in honor of the late Bishop J W Hott D D L L D who died in Dayton Ohio and held membership in this charge and was honored by the Virginia annual conference of the United Brethren in Christ. The pastor will deliver the address with appropriate music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. W. Hott D.D
Swift's Classic Calendar art panels issued by Swift & Company
Swift & Company of Chicago releases a four panel calendar titled Swift's Classic Calendar. Each leaf measures 7 by 16 inches and reproduces Jules Delaroche paintings depicting Lusty Spring Freshly Budded Sweet Summer of Youth Autumn Harbinger of Health and Prosperity Winter Frosty and Joyous. Calendar available by mail for ten cents in stamps or money to Swift & Company Union Stock Yards Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Company
Chicago
Swift
Jules Delaroche
Union Stock Yards
Ill
Delightful Reception at Ella Moorehead Residence
Last night at south Main street Miss Ella Moorehead hosted friends of her guests Mrs. Nora Rixey and daughter Miss Fannie Rixey of Fauquier county Virginia. A collation was served and enjoyable conversation with Rev. W. H. Joyce Dr. A. H. Berry and many others followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Moorehead
South Main Street
Nora Rixey
Fannie Rixey
Fauquier County
W. H. H. Joyce
Joyce
A. H. Berry
M. B. Hancock
Riley
Maria Worthington
Lizzie Logan
Nellie Brown
Addie Smith
Walker
J. M. Long
Mrs. Jennie Clendening Visits Uncle A C Griffith
Mrs Jennie Clendening of Bunker Hill travels to town to see her uncle Mr A C Griffith who is somewhat better after illness in a brief update from local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Clendening
Bunker Hill
A. C. Griffith
icy bath near drowning saves two men in west virginia
Mr Upton L Dorsey Jr of Winchester and Mr B F Pyle of Baltimore neared death when their buggy and team were swept by floodwaters on the North Fork near Petersburg West Virginia. Dorsey scrambled to safety and pulled Pyle from the icy river as their horse team went under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton L. Dorsey, Jr
Winchester
B. F. Pyle
Neudecker Tobacco Company
Baltimore
West Virginia
North Fork
Petersburg
W. Va
Dorsey
Public Speaking At Berryville
Mr. R. E. Byrd will address Clarke county citizens on the Constitutional Convention. The talk takes place at Berryville Court House at two o clock p m on Saturday February 1, 1902.
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R. E. Byrd
Clarke County
Court House
Berryville
College Orchestra Concert Set for February Seventh
The Fredericksburg Free Lance reports the College Orchestra will present a February seventh concert under Prof. Franklin with vocalists Miss Winn and Dr and Mrs Outcast. The orchestra lineup includes First violin Mr and Mrs Franklin Dr Barney Miss Woodbridge Miss Myer Second violins Messrs Thompson Woodbridge and Hugh Russell bass violin Mrs Shalders flute Mr Fairfax Mr Adams clarinet Mr Quinn cornets Messrs Heflin Layton trombone Mr Solan and pianist Miss Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg Free Lance
Franklin
Miss Winn
Outcast
Barney
Woodbridge
Myer
Messrs. Thompson
Hugh Russell
Winchester
Sha
City Water Committee Eyes Ober Property Purchase
The Water Committee of the City Council visited the Ober property adjoining the Rouss Springs. Leading citizens favor buying at least part of the 51 acre estate. The city holds an option on the property for 3750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ober
Rouss Springs
Death of a 13 year old on Braddock Street
William Robinson a colored boy aged thirteen died this morning at his father Neil Robinson's home on south Braddock street. The funeral will be held at the house at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. Joseph Wheeler presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robinson
Neil Robinson
South Braddock Street
Joseph Wheeler
Mrs Yost Returns to Martinsburg After Visit
Miss Bessie Yost arrived in Martinsburg with Miss Riswick and Miss Katie Engle after visiting her father Mr Milliard Yost. They returned home last evening.
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Bessie Yost
Misses Riswick
Katie Engle
Mr. Milliard Yost
Martinsburg
Reception for Captain Hobson at Barton residence
Mayor R T Barton issued over a hundred invitations for a Thursday event in honor of Captain Richmond P Hobson. Hobson will arrive at 11 45 and join a series of receptions, a schoolboys gathering, a lecture at The Auditorium, and a final 9 30 reception at Barton’s home with about 165 guests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Barton
Washington Street
Richmond P. Hobson
Mr. Barton
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Mr. Hobson
R. T. Barton, Jr
Barton
Cole Blanton Loses His Arm in Accident
Mr A Cole Blanton a famed Virginia gentleman rider had his arm shot off by the accidental discharge of a gun in his Richmond room The bird shot tore flesh and sinews making amputation necessary He was alone his wife visiting Newport News He is from Maryland and well known among horsemen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cole Blanton
Virginia
Richmond
Blanton
Newport News
Maryland
Correction issued on Toler Wolfe civil war status
The Star clarifies that C Toler Wolfe was not a member of The Boomerangs, a local Civil War company. The relic listing confirms Winchester and city members, including William G. Conway James M. Haymaker and H. Clay Krebs, while Wolfe, a Richmond actor born there, died years ago in Dexes.
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C. Toler Wolfe
Boomerangs
Toler Wolfe
Star
Winchester
William G. Conway
James M. Haymaker
H. Clay Krebs
Richmond
Dexes
Bank plans emerge for Farmers and Merchants National Bank
A plan for a new bank was received by the Farmers and Merchants National Bank. It is described as the forerunner of about a dozen other plans, with Mr. Kief fenstien holding several proposals to submit.
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National Bank
Kieffenstien
Unveiling of the Bocock Portrait in Richmond
The Winchester Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy arranged an unveiling of the portrait of Hon. Thomas S. Bocock in Richmond. Judge G L Christian presented the portrait praising Bocock’s roles in the Virginia Legislature, the U.S. Congress, and as Speaker of the Confederate House. John Goode accepted for the Memorial Society, recalling Confederate leaders and Virginia history.
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Winchester
Daughters of the Confederacy
Star
Thomas
Stanhope Bocock
Richmond
Bocock
Virginia
United States Congress
House of Representatives
John Goode
Constitutional Convention
Memorial Society
School Board's Monthly Meeting Briefly Held
The School Board met in the Council chamber with a short session and members including E Holmes Boyd and R L Gray. Attendance figures for John Kerr Public schools showed November 546, December 542, January 550 with colored schools November 149 and December 145. January rose. Punctuality of pupils was good. The rules and regulations printing contract for 150 copies at $17 was approved with the Evening Star delivering the books in neat form.
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Council Chamber
E., Holmes Boyd
R. L. Gray
Dorsey Walter
W. A. Bell
W.S. Love
John Ray
T. M. Bantz
Maj
Holmes Conrad
Bentley Kern
John Kerr Public Schools
Evening Star
Friendship Fire Company invites regional companies to fair and oyster supper
In a special session, the Friendship Fire Company decided to invite local and neighboring companies from Martinsburg Hagerstown and Chambersburg to attend their fair and oyster supper beginning Tuesday evening February 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Martinsburg
Hargerstown
Chambersburg
Woodstock official M L Walton in town on business
Hon M L Walton of Woodstock visited town today for business. He met local officials and discussed community matters and upcoming projects.
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M. L. Walton
Woodstock
Mrs Stouffer Dies in Pennsylvania at 86
Mrs Ann Stouffer, aunt of Mrs N W Solenberger and D K and Jacob Stouffer, died last Sunday at her son Edward Stouffer’s home in Falling Spring Franklin County. Born near Greens castle in 1815, she was the widow of Christian Stouffer and died aged 86. Funeral at 10 30 tomorrow morning. Survived by children Isabella Martha Edward at home Mrs Abraham Lehman Falling Spring and Samuel Stouffer Sharpsburg nine grandchildren and more.
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Ann Stouffer
N. W. Solenberger
Messrs
D. K
Jacob Stouffer
Edward Stouffer
Falling Spring
Franklin County
Christian Stouffer
Stouffer
Greencastle
Fannie Hill Company Arrives for Baltimore Tournée
The Fannie Hill Company arrived in town this morning on the 11 45 Baltimore and Ohio train and will perform at The Auditorium this evening. The troupe played to a packed house last night in Frostburg Maryland and will be the first vaudeville act to appear at The Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Hill Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Frostburg
Chimney Renewal At John Kerr Public Schools
Large terra cotta pipes are being installed in the school chimney to renew the inner flue replacing rusted iron. Sections are lowered from the chimney top to fit into place.
Well Known Couple Married
Baltimore and Ohio engineer Will Perry of Cumberland wed Fannie Kelley, a charming young belle, in a quiet ceremony last week. The couple, known in Winchester, have visiting ties to the area and depart on their wedding tour.
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Will Perry
Baltimore & Ohio
Cumberland
Fannie Kelley
Winchester
Musical program planned by Father Ahern
The Young Men's Sodality Lyceum of Alexandria staged a musicale last night under the direction of Rev. M. J. Ahern rector of St Marys Church and brother of Mrs. M M Lynch of this city.
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Young Men’s Sodality Lyceum of
Alexandria
M. J. Ahern
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
M. M. Lynch
City
Shertzer Farm Sold Near Stephens City
Mr. Harry Shiley of White Post Clarke County Virginia buys the Shertzer farm near Stephens City for 1800 dollars.
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Harry Shiley
White Post
Clarke County
Shertzer
Stephens City
This County
Mrs Hyde Hosts New York House Party Guests
Misses Cora Gray and Bessie Love left for New York for a house party hosted by Mrs Lewis H Hyde. Misses Lelia McGuire and Bessie Conrad are now at Mrs Hyde's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hyde
Cora Gray
Bessie Love
New York
Lewis H. Hyde
Lelia McGuire
Bessie Conrad
Man Badly Sprains Wrist During Hog Slaughter
Mr. George Noakes suffers a severely swollen right wrist after wrenching it while butchering hogs several days ago. He endures much pain but shows no signs of complications beyond the swelling.
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George Noakes
Sinking of Merrimac by Richard Pearson
A thrilling adventure work recounts the sinking of the Merrimac by Richard Pearson. Described as richly illustrated and spanning 300 pages, the volume is offered for sale at 21 T. Watt. The Jewish Chautauqua Society of West Virginia held a meeting in Parkersburg.
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Merrimac
Richard Pearson
The
Jewish Chautauqua Society of
West Virginia
Parkersburg
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MR. Woods
Mr. Lupton
Judge Marshall
Harrison
Council
Messrs. Pyle and Dorsey
Mayor Barton
Cole Blanton
Tue
Mrs. Love
White House
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Men
Stonewall Jackson
J. B. B. Stuart
School Board
D.K. and
J. Stouffer
Solenberger
Father Ahern
Shertzer Farm
T. T. Watt
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