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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1902

Page

4

Children’s Day Observed in Local Churches

Children’s Day services were held at the Presbyterian and United Brethren churches with programs led by Supt. Scott White and Rev. J. B. Sibley and Rev. S. D. Skelton. The Presbyterian event featured Moses Samuel and Daniel as rose figures in an address to youths. A large audience enjoyed music, songs, recitations, and an organ and orchestral accompaniment. An adjacent report notes graves decorated at Old Chapel with remarks by A. Moore Jr., Jos. J. Griffiths, and John H. Alexander.

Presbyterian United Brethren Presbyterian Sunday School Scott White J. 8 Sibley Presbyterian Church Moses Samuel Daniel Mr. Sibley United Brethren Church D. Skelton Elmer Hodges Fister Cale Marie Grim Pappeana Ponnnon Skelton Ida Lamp Berhaddinbo Virginia Grove Elmer Haddox Robert Brill W. B. Garton Old Chapel Merryville Millwood Mr. A. Moore Jr Jos. J. Griffiths Berryville John H. Alexander Leesburg

Meters and Wagner to Leave for Harrison County

William M. Meters and T. F. Gough depart this evening for Harrison County Virginia where they are to seek a pecuniary reward and bounty awaiting them there.

William M. Wagner T. F. Gough Harrisonboy Va

Go Forward in Faith at First Baptist Sermon

Reverend J. Ryland Murdock, new minister of the First Baptist Church, preached on Go Forward from Exodus 14 14. He urged Christians to progress despite external and internal hindrances and to trust God for victory and service ahead. The congregation, pleased with their young pastor, heard a call to forward action and faith.

J. Ryland Murdock First Baptist Church Murdock Israel Red Sea Egypt San Juan Hill God Jordan Sinai Jericho

Called Home By Brother's Death In Railway Wreck

John Goodwin of Washington baggage master for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad traveled to Winchester for a visit when he learned his brother Gordon Goodwin a Southern Railway fireman had been killed in a wreck near Mitchell station. Gordon, about 22, died after leaving Alexandria on a freight train and being struck by a bridge incident. The remains were taken to Gordonsville for the family.

John Goodwin Washington Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Winchester Hotel Evans Goodwin Southern Railway Martinsburg Yowell Gordon Goodwin Mitchell Station Alexandria Gordonsville Ernest R. Boyer Dria Engineer D

Winchester Headlines and Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Local residents and visitors populate Winchester today with a flurry of social notes. Names include J. O. Ritter, Robert L. Striker, Gilt-edge Butter at Schneider's, and many others visiting from Loudoun, Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Baltimore, and Washington. A Madison Lodge meeting, sales at Griffiths and Rice, and a front-page glimpse of town life accompany short business trips and family visits.

8. H. Hansbaugh Hagerstown Schneider's James Cather J. Swimley Brucetown Winchester Jacob Hable Baltimore H. Hable East Water Street Geo. Callum Ben Washington A. C Griffith South Market Street Madison Lodge No. 6

Mrs Roe of Whitacre Area Dies After Illness at 70

Mrs. Alice M. Roe an aged resident near Whitacre died Saturday evening after a long illness from paralysis. She was in her 71st year and leaves three sons Silas Arthur and Ashby Roe. The funeral was held this morning with interment in the family burial ground.

Alice M. Roe Whitacre

Flowers Decorate Private Collins’s Grave at National Cemetery

Private James Collins of the Third Massachusetts Regiment was honored with floral designs in the National Cemetery yesterday. The arrangements, crafted by florist Eugene Aulick, are traditionally placed by his son John Collins of Colorado Springs, though this year the order arrived too late for decoration.

James Collins Third Massachusett National Cemetery Eugene Aulick John Collins Colorado Springs Gole

Sam Jones Camp Meeting Changes Venue

The Sam Jones camp meeting scheduled to start July 15 at White Post has been moved to Page's woods at Boyce for easier access and reduced costs.

Sam. Jones White Post Page’s Woods Boyce

Important Meeting Tonight At Charley Rouss Fire Company

The Charley Rouss Fire Company will hold a special session at eight o clock tonight. All members are required to attend as an important matter will be discussed.

Rouss Hook and Ladder Co The Charley Rouss Fire Company

South End Hose Company Meeting Notice

South End Hose Company schedules its regular meeting at 7 30 oclock on a forthcoming date. The notice emphasizes member participation and procedural details for the local fire district group.

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Presbyterian and United Brethren Churches United States Mr. Murdock M. Dehaven Main Street Farmer’s ‘National Bank Mr. J. O. Ritter Robert L. Striker Loudoun County H. R. Bryarly & Bro CG. E. Edmondson Middletown Edw. Bromley Clearbrook George E. Bushnell Thos. B. Chamblin L. E. Rice’s Sixth of June S. Ops Thos. N. Lupton Noonan Charles D. Sloat India Grimm Opequon Inn G. Noakes Front Royal Tapestry Co Messrs John and Newton Griffith A. C. Griffith John Hoover C. E. Hoover Little Edward Trenary Joseph Trenary R. E. Trenary This City Isaac Wigginton Washington, D. C Burkle Messrs. Taylor & Sibert W. W. Brannon Weston W. Va Hattie Taylor House Elloom Av.scenseion Horsey & Atwell Thomas Keating, Ast Cumberland Brewing Company Thomas Keating Agt Telephone North Main Street Jeweler Aetic E. Bruce Capper, the Jeweler West Water Street Ealth New York Life Insurance Co el Eee Bryarly & Bro Rouss Avenu District Managers Collin J. W. Miter Sec’y Real Estate Register Staunton, Va Rdong Se & Boxwell Sey Ore Bailey & Boxwell South End Meeting South End Hose Company Vening Stark Office South Marke Ss. H. Hable Star Clothier and Furnisher Water Streets Miller Supply Company Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank Virginia United States Government Main St Guiliani H. C. Pierce Opequan Circuit Court of Frags Erick Couty James Biscoe Broome Geo. B. Bushnell & Co Seti Am Amherst Street
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