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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1912

Page

6

Dr McAllister Preached Sunday at Presbyterian Church

Rev Dr James Gray noted professor of biblical introduction at Louisville Theological Seminary spent the summer in town and occupied the pulpit on Sunday morning. He delivered a strong sermon before a large congregation and his sermons are well enjoyed by local churchgoers.

James Gray “McAllister Louisville Theological Seminary Louisville Presbyterian Church McAllister South

Miss Chrismore Faints During Church Event

Miss Mattie Chrismore daughter of Mr and Mrs J Chrismore of North Main street fainted during children's day exercises at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church last evening. She was revived when carried into the open air by several ladies.

Mattie Chrismore

Miller and Crisman Feud Angers Court Over Chickens and Rights

Testimony recounts Crisman’s murder, a stake driven to mark the body, and a land dispute around a right of way. Witnesses describe Miller’s threats, a club sighting, and a later handshaking reconciliation amid tension over Croson’s chickens and farm infrastructure.

Crisman Chrisman Miller George Bursey J. B. Croson Croson Bursey

Widow Testifies in Miller Murder Trial Over Chickens

Katharine Crisman testified that her husband George Crisman argued with Miller over hogs and chickens before Miller shot him in the back as they returned from Crisman’s land. Hoovers and others described Miller’s threats and loaded gun. The prosecution rested. the judge ordered a brief adjournment and the trial continued the next day.

Martin Craydeal Miller Hoover Miler Crisman Grisman Pyneg Hoover Habe Cris- Man Millr Aetter Adam Forney George Crisman Crieman Widow Katharine Parkins Crisman Miller’s Croson

Tips For Lover Of Flowers Plant Sweet Peas In Trenches

Plant sweet peas in trenches six inches deep with light covering and soil drawn around as they grow to improve roots for dry heat. Start as soon as possible. Day Lily prefers moist sites and is very hardy. Chrysanthemums can be grown from seed or cuttings and may bloom first year if sown early. Include hardy roses and vines like prairie roses honeysuckles clematis wisteria and trumpet vine for screens and arbors.

Practical notes on planting and orchard care

The article advises planting evergreens early, top grafting when buds swell, pruning gradually each year, and planting fruit trees like Jonathan apples after frost ends. It covers spraying with hoses, soil for strawberries, avoiding wet ground, standardizing hose couplings, and avoiding overdecorated beds and old Bordeaux mixture.

Jonathan Bordeaux

Popular playhouse draws large crowd for matinee and night shows

An enthusiastic audience filled the Auditorium on Saturday for both matinee and evening performances. Along with the main feature three other reels pleased patrons. F. W. Harrison Jr. departed for Annapolis to enter the Naval Academy after several days in the city. Miss Helen Rives of Fort Loudoun Seminary also left for Washington.

Helen Rives Fort Loudoun Seminary Washington S. Main Street Cecil Street Winchester Harris Addition Clarence Miller Rouss Avenue Market Street

Local travelers depart for Washington and beyond

Mrs. William Baker of George leaves for Washington after visiting friends in town. Mr. A N Breckinridge, who stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright near town, heads to Summerville West Virginia to practice law. Rev. Dr. B F Wilson of Harrisonburg Virginia passes through town en route to Washington.

William Baker George Washington A. N. Breckinridge Arthur Wright Summerville W. Va B. F. Wilson Harrisonburg

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