Sun day School Convention to Meet in Winchester
The Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal South plans its 46th annual Sun day School session at Braddock Street Church in Winchester June 11 to 13. The program features three daily sessions, notable speakers from Baltimore Washington and Virginia, and a closing on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School Association
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal. Church
South
Braddock’ Street
Charles D. Bulla
Wesley Adult Bible Class Department
Will Markke
J. R. Jacobs
H. H. Sherman
A. Knox
B. V. Switser
C. D. Harris
J. Harry, Smith
W. P. Johnson
Washington
Thomas C. Diggs
Virginia State Sunday School Association
W. 3. Phillips
Fredericksburg
Washington Topham
Winchester
Confederate Memorial Visit Highlights Local News
Mr and Mrs John Arnold of Keyser West Virginia visited to attend Confederate memorial events on June 6. Mrs Arnold kept a noted Civil War memory, including a tale about General Banks and a cow pasture. Boston reports Governor decision pending for Lena Cusumano execution petition as Massachusetts considers the death sentence. Local ministers hosts for a clergy convention with delegate arrangements and per diem rates outlined.
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John Arnold
Keyser
W. Va
Arnold
Laura Arnold
Winchester
Mount Hebron
General Banks
Boston
Lena Cusumano
Executive Council
Massachusetts
Enrico Marcioli
Cusumano
Original Seal of Virginia Reintroduced After Restoration
Virginia officials restore the original seal for documents dated after June 1 1912. The revived seal features a victorious female figure with a downward sword and upward spear, replacing the older design. All city and county clerks receive the new seals and imprint usage began days ago.
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Rose Aulas Sale Near White Post Forms Orchard Co
Mr M H B Reardon sold 10 percent acres of his Rose Hill farm near White Post Clarke county to White Post Orchard Company for about 50000 dollars. The company plans a 100 acre orchard, trees planted, and Prof J P Neff of Staunton likely to reside in the new house.
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M. HB. Reardon
Commonwealth
James. P Reardon
Winchester
Rose Hill” Farm
White Post
Clarke County
White Post Orchard’ Company, Incorporated
Reardon
Johnston
Birmingham
Joseph _E. Johnston
J.P. Neff
O’ Staunton
Augusta County
Eager
Neff
ItJls
Explosion at Gambling Feud Injures East Side Leader
Four buildings were dynamited during a large gambling feud in New York. Zack Zelig, East Side gang leader, was shot and is in critical condition at Bellevue Hospital. Explosions damaged properties on lower Fourth Avenue and St. Marks Place, all occupied by his associates.
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New York
Zack” Zelig
East Side
Lower Fourth Avenue
St. Marks Place
Zelig
Bellevue
Hospital
Olig
Hotel Men To Fight Waiters Strike
New York hotel owners raised 110000 dollars to oppose the waiters strike. Leaders report 5518 workers are on strike across 110 hotels in the city.
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National News Service
New York
Six Reels at Ship Auditorium Tonight
The Ship Auditorium screens six big reels tonight including Message from the Moon, A Matter of Business, Told by Indian Bess, Oil, Seeing Detroit and other titles. One show at 1p listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biograph
Lubin
Bess
Selig
Melies
Detroit
Singer Wright Impresses The Empire Audience With Piano Sing
Mr Ed Wright engaged to play piano at the Empire proved a singer of ability. People stayed for a second show to hear him sing the illustrated song again. An unrelated ad fragment mentions wallpaper at Hillyard's store and a sale price drop from 10 to 5 cents for a one day special.
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Ed. Wright
The
Empire
Taft Delegates From Ohio Capture RNC Front
Columbus June 4 The Taft slate won all six Ohio delegates to the Republican national convention. The state convention debated contested Taft delegates with Beating of Roosevelt supporters. Temporary organization became permanent with Senator Burlon as chairman. Roosevelt minority report failed by 34 votes.
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National News Service
Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Gevelt
Burlon
Roosevelt
Boy Scouts to Parade on Confederate Memorial Day
The Winchester Boy Scouts of America youth group will march in the Confederate memorial day parade on June 6. Their first public appearance was May 30 at the National Cemetery where exercises were held, with an invitation extended for a further event on June 6. HD Flood will give the address in Stonewall Cemetery, introduced by City Solicitor R Gray Williams.
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Boy Scouts of America
Winchester
National Cemetery
HD. Flood
Stonewall Cemetery
R. Gray Williams
Commissioner of Revenue Notice From Isaiah Roe
A formal notice states that all persons who have issued licenses must report by June 7 1912. Commissioner of Revenue Isaiah Roe requests compliance and reports at that time.
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Isaiah Co. Roe
Santa Cecelia Plant Burned in Cuba
A dispatch reports the Santa Cecelia sugar plantation in Cuba burned. Marines at Guantanamo were rushed to the scene by order of the State Department after the fire began.
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Washington
Barber
Havana
War Department
Santa Cecelia Plantation
Cuba
State Department
Guantanamo
True
Everybody's Doin It Fan Giveaway at Empire Theater
A free fan titled Everybody's Doin It will be given away to all on June 6 at the Empire Theater. A full day program includes a vodvil and a picture show with a different program at night. Admission 5 and 10 cents, 1p.
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Empire Theater
Two Killed In Kentucky Raid Near Jenkins
Whitesburg Ky June 4 Two men were killed and three others seriously injured during a blind tiger raid near Jenkins Deputy Sheriff Pollard and United States Marshal J W and J H Adkington led the operation The lookout signaled surrender and a volley followed Pollard fell with two bullets and two inmates were killed Two others were wounded and eight surrendered.
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National News Service
Whitesburg
Jenkins
Pollard
United States
J. W
J. H Adkington
Mrs Lydia Funk Passes After Prolonged Illness in Winchester
Mrs Lydia Funk wife of James N W Funk well known furniture dealer and funeral director died after years of failing health at Peach Street Winchester Born near Bendersville Adams County Pa 68 years ago she came to Winchester in 1868 married May 29 186? Their son Harry C A Funk survives along with her husband three siblings and three grandchildren Funeral services were held at 4 pm Wednesday at Braddock Street Methodist Church South with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named C B Hunteberry W G Conway John W Rice Maurice M Lynch J L Whitlock and John T Sloat.
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Lydia Funk
James N. W
Funk
Peach , Math Street
Punk
Mrs. Funk
Bendersville
Adams County
Gettysburg Battlefields
Gabriel
Rebecca Smith
Winchester
George W. Oyler
Harry C. A. Funk
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Jacob Simuth
Alexander Oyler
Gettysburg
Luke R. Markwood
John P. Hyde
Southern Methodist Church
All Day Show at Auditorium June 6 Featuring War Drama
On Thursday June 6 the Auditorium presents a big two hour show of six reels with a noted southern war drama. The event runs from 10 AM to 6 PM for country residents, with a regular 7 PM to 11 PM show at night. Special one day sale at Hillyard's store offering wallpaper 10 to 20c reduced to 5c.
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Hable
Hillyard
Wickies
Infant for Adoption by Children’s Home
Deserted infant seeks adoption through the Children’s Home. Applicant desires placement via the agency and provides contact details for possible foster or permanent home care.
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Children’s Home
oSasee Spe
Jifkins Dies Suddenly in Scranton
Relatives in Winchester notified by telegraph of the sudden death of E. J. Jifkins, a prominent Scranton businessman. He married Julia Baker and is survived by his widow and son John Handel y Jilkins of Philadelphia. He bought a family lot at Mount Hebren Cemetery, first to be interred there. funeral plans pending.
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Winchester
EB. J. Jifkine
Scranton
Jifkins
Julia Baker
Catherine Baker
Henry Baker
John Handley Jilkins
Philadelphia
Jilkins
Mount Hebren
Fall Weather Outlook This Week From Weather Bureau
The present week will bring generally fair weather with scattered thunder showers. Temperatures will run above or near average across the eastern and southern states and over the central regions. The forecast notes a moving barometric depression over the northwest heading toward the St. Lawrence Valley tomorrow.
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Wort
Weat Bureau
Reo
St. Lawrence Valley
Common Council Meets Tonight At City Hall
Notices for the regular monthly Common Council meeting state the session will be held at o clock this evening in City Hall. On the agenda are carryovers from the last meeting and several additional items of varying importance to be considered tonight.
Friendship Fire Company Holds Evening Meeting on Memorial Day Parade
A special meeting of the Friendship Fire Company convenes at 8 o'clock this evening to finalize arrangements for participation in the Confederate memorial day parade on June 6.
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Friendship Fire Company
Virginia Weather Forecast Shows Showers Tonight
The forecast for Virginia calls for showers late tonight followed by fair skies and cooler temperatures on Wednesday.
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Virginia
Richmond Kids Depart for Longwood Camp
In Richmond Virginia on June 4 thirty cheerful children aged six to fourteen traveled from Byrd Street station to Longwood for a six week session. The Nurses' Settlement organized the trip to Clarke county with Dr Gwynn Harrison called the good old doctor. The group will enjoy fresh air, good food, and outdoor activities under funding from a community drive.
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Richmond
Byrd “Street
Longwood
Gwynn Harrison
Clarke
Mond
Clarke County
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Reel Ship
Hillyard’s
Jimne
Boy Scouts
Commissioner of Revenue
Santa Cecelia
Kentucky
Death
Mrs. Jas
E. J. Jifkins
Common Council
Friends of
Fort Loudoun
BR. W. Dailey
Shepherds All
Maidens Fair
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Dorothy Hook
M Thomas
Frances Bareckson
Katine Baetjer
Elizabeth Morrison
Fantasie Hongrosse
Elisabeth Morison
Missew
Emme Woore
Vera Lynch
Mary
Lartelt
Senab
Miss. Meyer
Dailey
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