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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1908

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Miss Louise Walker Weds Harrison Cassard at Christ Church

Miss Louise Tremlett Walker daughter of the late Major General John G. Walker and Mrs Sophie M Walker married Harrison Cassard of Baltimore at Christ Church in a noon ceremony. The service, held before a distinguished gathering from Winchester Washington Baltimore Norfolk and others, featured candles palms ferns and lilies with Rev William D Smith and Rev Dr William M Pettis officiating. The bride wore white liberty satin with old lace and orange blossoms. she entered with her brother Captain Philip B M Walker US Army retired. The couple will reside in Baltimore.

Christ Protestant _— Episcopal Church Louise Tremlett Walker John G. Walker Sophie M. Walker Mansfield Harrison Cassard Baltimore Lewis R. Cassard Cassard Winchester Washington Norfolk Christ ‘Church William D. Smith William M. Pettis Washington, D. C Lohengrin Philip B. M. Walker United States Army

Tax Commission To Probe Returns

Mr. Shirley Carter chairman of the tax equalization commission calls a Friday night meeting at 8 in the office of Commissioner of the Revenue J. E. Correll to review personal property and income tax returns as of February 1908. The committee will seek corrections or refer inadequate returns to the commonwealth attorney and city solicitor to revise under statute.

Shirley Carter Tax Equalization Commission Common Council Commissioner of the Revenue J. E. Correll Commonwealth Attorney Messrs William H. Baker L. F. Cooper James B. Russell J. P. Haddox John W. Rosenberger Wm. T. Barr H. ‘H. Baker R. Gray Williams

Passion Play Preview at the Bijou Dream Theater

Special request shows a passion play at Keystone region theater this Saturday afternoon and evening with a display ad promising Bijou Dream. Performers and schedule details read like a page 6 advertisement for the event.

Church Feud Ends With Pastor Expulsion’s Reversal

In Martinsburg a Colored Baptist Church scene of a Sunday night fracas left a man slashed with a knife amid a feud within the congregation. Rev. George H. Carter, expelled for alleged immoral conduct, was deemed a regular minister in good standing by a Berryville council. An ensuing reading of church discipline led to objections from church officers.

Colored Baptist Martinsburg George H. Carter Winichester Winchester Berryville First Council of Ministers Carter Free Will Baptist Church N. W. Hackley Luray

Pastors Installed at White Post Circuit

Rev L Fox, a superannuated minister, becomes pastor of the White Post circuit, Methodist Episcopal Church South, with Rev T M Swann as assistant. Rev George T Tyler, presiding elder, preached at Rockland during the quarterly meeting, reviving interest in the circuit.

L. Fox White Post Methodist Episcopal Church South T. M. Swann Rockland George T. Tyler Winchester

Paralyzed Woman Emma Cordell Dies at 55 in Harrisonburg

Emma Cordell wife of Scott Cordell and daughter of the late James Magalis of Winchester died at her Harrisonburg home after seven years of paralysis. She was 55, born June 16 1853. Her father was a pioneer B&O Railroad engineer in Winchester. She leaves her husband five children two sisters and five brothers. Funeral set in Harrisonburg.

Emma Cordell Scott Cordell James Magalis Winchester Harrisonburg Cordell Valley Division Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Rehearsals Continue For Shawnee Tribe Homecoming

Rev. Mr. Minor of Baltimore leaves for home but will return soon. In his absence Mr. W. L. Whisson will direct rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the Shawnee Tribe homecoming features.

Mr. Minor Baltimore W. L. Whisson

Roosevelt Name Sparks Applause at Republican Convention

In Chicago on June 16 Theodore Roosevelt's name elicited a brief but loud cheer at the Republican National Convention. A Taft portrait drew a smaller cheer as allies of Roosevelt did not cheer Taft. The session featured strong praise for the navy and the Supreme Court, with cheers for the tariff stance and for Roosevelt and Cortelyou's handling of national affairs amid a financial downturn. Delegates from the South clashed over a proposal to reduce Southern votes.

Chicago Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Taft Lodge Scott Cullom Payne Dalzell Washington Julius Caesar Burrows United States Supreme Court Judicial Department Serena E. Payne Whem Roosevelt Cortelyou Treasury Department James Frances Burke Pennsylvania Gchio A. S. Harris Arthur J.vorys Charles P Tatt Wade Ohio Newell Republican Party Claude Watts Columbus New Roosevelt

Charlottesville Opens Baseball Season in Split With Winchester

Charlottesville opened its season in a doubleheader with Winchester, splitting the games. Pollard held Winchester to three hits in the first game and produced a key triple for Charlottesville. Winchester won the second game 6 to 2 as McDonald lined out a triple and Dalton scored on a fielder’s choice.

Charlottesville Winchester Pollard Virginia Cy” McDonald Martin Cy’ McDonald Dalton Cantwell Hoff Maddux

Dolly Bierach Returns to Washington from East Water Street visit

Dolly Bierach has returned to Washington after visiting at her old home of Mrs. A. H. Boxwell on East Water Street. Mr. William E. Carson of Diverton Virginia spent yesterday afternoon in this city on business and left for Martinsburg in the evening.

William, E. Carson Diverton Martinsburg

Gentry Brothers Circus Draws Large Crowds at Winchester Showground

The Gentry Brothers circus attracted a large crowd for the final performance of trained animals. The show, praised as clean and well conducted, drew many youths from Winchester and nearby areas to ride ponies and elephants. The train then headed to Hagerstown after a busy day with orderly crowds and solid business.

Gentry Brothers America Swinchester Se Aeea Hagerstown

Postmaster F T Fawcett Visits City on Business

Postmaster F T Fawcett of Fawcett Gap spent the day in the city on business. He conferred with local officials and reviewed mail facilities.

F. T. Fawcett Fawcett Gap

Mr. Harper Heads to Capon Springs for Rest

Mr. B. H. Harper left this morning for Capon Springs. For sale Desirable building lots Braddock Heights. Henry Moline. Wed 1p tt.

B. H. Harper Capon Springs Braddock Heights Henry Mol- Ing

North Side Hosts Ninth Annual Methodist Convention

Delegates from Maryland Virginia and Virginia join Winchester church members for the nineteenth annual North League of Predesioka Patri¢t Methodist Episcopal convention at Market Street Church. Opened with devotions led by Rev J H Jeffries, the event includes music by the Harmony Quartet and choir performances amid hopeful forecasts for a profitable gathering.

Market Street Metheist Episcopal “Church Epworth League of Methodist Episcopal Church Historic Old Market Street Chaséh Maryland Virginia Istrict le Street Church Joseph P. Wilson Cumberland Valley Baltimore and Ohio 1 Street Church League Market Cork Streets Lotal League Winchester Frederick Weather Bureau Membe Epworth Lea J. H. Jeffries Hagerstown

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Miss. Walker Christ Church Tax Commission J. B. Correll Colored Baptists of Hi. Carter Tribe New’s Woolson Johnson Baker Woodson Mr. Moses Brown C. McDonald D. McDonald Honaker Duffy Mecca OF Epworth Leaguers West Virginia
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