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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1905

Page

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Roll of Honor at the Public School

The Johns Keer Public Schools list students who passed final exams and won promotion across grades. Names include Ethel Babesteed Brown Minnie Brown Elnor Carver Hildah Krenn Myrtle Hell Bule Hershberger Augusta Krempling Katie Geee Marguerite Norton Beulah Rogers Caroline Smith Virginia Athey Ruth Balls Mary Calmes Eva Darlington Lucille Faulkner Georgia Fuller Elizabeth Haines Virginia Haines Bertha Kremer Nannie Marnan Barah Coonpell Goldie Sartelle Gertrude Schneider Mary Shrycek Appa Bitne Anna Hiesson Grace-Ruth Sanford Mary Ward Francis Kremer Nannie Keating Jetson Spates Ethel Hellar Mary Lewier Scott Affleck Goldie Metz Luia Grim Mary Schmidt Axius Calmes Mary Brown Beulah Grim Harry Paylor Arthur Etreit Dora Pisok Harry Reardon Marie Grim John Rosenberger Howard Grim Helen Fank Annie Fisher Mrs Anna Hiesson teacher Mary Werd Frances Kremer Nan Keating Jetson Spates

Ethel Babesteed Brown Misnie Brown Elnor Carver Hildah Krenn Myrtle Hell Bule Hershberger Augusta Bessie Sartelle Gertrude Schneider Mary Shrycek Appa Btine Anna Hiesson Mrh Grace Ruth Sanford Mary Werd Francis Kremer Nannie Keating Jetson Spates Ethel Hellar Mary Lewier Scott Affleck Goldie Metz Luia Grim Mary Schmidt Axius Calmes Mary Brown Beulah Grim Harry Paylor Arthur Etreit Dora Pisok Harry Reardon Marie Grim John Rosenberger Howard Grim Helen Fank Annie Fisher Mras Berrie Green Virginia Larrick Bessie Larrick Meva Grim Nellie Hodgson Adele Metz Thomas 3At Sallie Anamong Wilmer Baryock Graham Rosenberger John Brown Rath Dodeon Gussie Harford Willie Harlee John Kline Estelle Carter Harold March Ashby Hillyerd Elsie Weever Jude Grim Beulah Ritter Begona Mattie Clem Gertrudd Schmidt Al-Willie Louise Gray Homes Barr Samuel Baldwin Virginia Caine Arthur Cooper Marion Goss Herbert Athey Donald McFadden Nora Nerri Zelma Carper Margaret Calmes Emmett Graber Cora McDonald Milton Albin Ida Digges Ida Pierce Viola Fieet Harry Broun Willie Brown Wayne Cooper Aulick Gibbens Paul Shryock William Calmes James Carper Curtis Harlea Mary Gipe Katherine Baetjer Georgie Shiner Roy Potts Sadie Lonas George Violet Mildred Grim Gertrude Neville Nina Bietach Albert Patton Nina

Pastor Lays First Foundation Stone at New Church

Shortly before one oclock this afternoon the first stone in the foundation of the new home of the Reformed Church on South Market Street was laid by Pastor E.S. Cromer. He placed the stone with his own hands as workmen watched. The article notes the ceremonial aspect and the ongoing construction at Waterfelloas at Sprint.

Nary Reformed Church South Market Street Es . K. Cromer Cromer

Funeral of Colonel Kennedy Draws Prominent Attendees

Prominent men from Virginia and several states attend the funeral of the late Thomas B Kennedy at his Chambersburg home. A special Philadelphia to Chambersburg train brings Pennsylvania officials. The list includes local and regional railroad figures and notable pallbearers with honorary attendees Holmes Conrad and E Boyd Faulkner.

Virginia Thomas B Kennedy Chambersburg Winchester Kennedy Harry H. Baker B. E. Byrd William M. Atkinson Ert I W. Stone Messrs J. B. Busgell J B. Beverley Thomas Cover Seephia Chambershore Pennsylvania Railroad Colonel Kennedy John Stewart Philadelphia Pennsylvania Cumberland Valley Railroad M. FF. MecCormick Lemoyne John E. Bentz Shiremanstown J. L.ivewrence K. Shryck John Rossman John W. Houser Jacob Bard Norris Geo. Danzberger Samuel M. Grove Chambers

Winchester Sends Ice to Martinsburg

Martinsburg ice plant is out of commission for repairs. Machinery stopped Sunday and repairs began Monday. Martinsburg dealers faced a shortage until Winchester could supply ice until the Martinsburg plant resumes operation in a few days.

Martinsburg Winchester

Local markets report wholesale prices listed

Wholesale prices paid for staples include wheat 90 cents a bushel rye 60 cents corn 2.55 dollars a bushel batter 1.20 eggs 1.40 old

Summer visitors and relocations noted in Boyce and nearby

Condensed news from Alexandria and Staunton noting residents and visitors. Mr. and Mrs. James Beamer of Alexandria visit Ed Lindsay, Mrs. Nelson of Boyce visits Staunton, and several locals return from trips to Baltimore Washington Hagerstown and Albemarle. Rev. Lynch preaches at Lynch's Chapel June 25 at 3 30. A new store room lumber yard and grain elevator is being built at Main avenue and Saratoga street. Treadwell Gibson of Cave Land visits Boyce.

Lane James Beamer Alexandria Stp Ed. Lindsay Thomas Nelson Boyce Staunton Gilpin Bave-Rethe Mike Baltimore Miss Woolfork B. W. McPherson Washington Snakes LC Real Lagua Berry William Garvin Miller Albemarle Clingan Elliott Hagerstown Fred. Ryan Katie Jolliffe Bryarly Main Avenue Saratoga Street Treadwell Gibson Caveland

Epworth League Holds Sixteenth Baltimore Convention

The sixteenth Epworth League annual convention of the Baltimore Conference opened at Center Street Church Cumberland and will run through Friday. Mrs. Barnes welcomed attendees. Albert A. Daub spoke on Public Morals. Lee M. Bender presided. About 140 delegates from Md Pa and W Va attended. the statistical report shows 40 chapters with 1,680 senior and 1,256 junior members, total 2,936.

Epworth League Baltimore Methodist’ Episcopal Church Center Street Church Cumberland Barnes W. W. Barnes Albert A. Daub The Cumberland Ber Ion Addysee Cp Public Morals Lee M. Bender Martin W. Va Berkeley Springs Garrett Alleghany Washington Frederick County Mineral Morgen County Bedford County

Winchester & Washington Railway to Advertise for Contractors

At a Board meeting the resident engineer N Wilson Davis was ordered to place advertisements in Enring Rows and the Manufacturers Record inviting contractors to visit the Shenandoah River site in Jefferson County to bid on the plant ground raceway. Dr Robert Carter Randolph from Clarke County attends a State Board of Medical Examiners meeting in Richmond.

Winchester & Washington Railway Company N. Wilson Davis Shenandoah River Jefferson County Davis Robert Carter Randolph Clarke County State Board of Medical Examiners of Richmond

Tragic Fate of Alfred Rader Returns for Burial

Alfred Rader, 25, of Winchester, died after a sudden accident en route to his funeral. The body traveled from Atlanta to Winchester via Harrisburg and Cumberland Valley, was laid to rest at Mount Hebron Cemetery after services led by Rev. J. Gray McAllister. Pallbearers included M. M. Wunder and L. C. Janney. He was a popular local phone construction worker with a bright future.

Alfred A Mount Ites Mote Ced W. H. Reder Denver M. M. Wunder STAR Rader Atlanta Winchester Cumberland Valley Harrisburg Fiingrel Djreqtor Qe Karts Wunder Mount Hebrow Cemetery J .Gray. McAllister Presbyterian Church Dr. Rader Messrs Moore’s Store L. C. Janney W. ©. Marshall W.roy Stephenson R T. McGuire Mr. Rader Éphone Construction

Mrs Susan Sumption Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Susie Boxwell Sumption widow of Geo W Sumption dies of heart failure at 11 last night at her Winchester home aged 47. She leaves son Maurice and daughters Viola and Minnie Sumption all of Winchester. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Major Robert W Hunter and daughter Mrs John Campbell visited Winchester and will stay at the Hunter home on Washington Street.

Susan Sumption W. Sumption Braddock Street Robert W. Hunter John Camobell Athens Winchester Major Hunter Washington Street

Norfolk man registered at Hotel Evans as stock opens

Mr. O. R. Dey of Norfolk Virginia registered at the Hotel Evans today. We print sale bills quickly.

0. R. Dey Norfolk, Va Evans

Man Takes The Plunge In Martinsburg Ceremony

Miss Bruce Nelson Kitchen daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Kitchen Martinsburg and granddaughter of late Congressman R M Kitchen was married on Fulton Avenue Baltimore. Rev Father O B Donahoe officiated at St Josephs Catholic Church Martinsburg in a small ceremony attended by relatives. After a ten day visit the couple will reside in Martinsburg.

Bruce Nelson Kitchen Gilbert Kitchen Martinsburg Iate R. M. Kitchen West Virginia W. O. Nelson Fulton Avenue Baltimore Father O. B. Donahoe St. Joseph's Catholic Church Mrs. Bush

Millwood News Briefs June 23

From Millwood entries note Mr Frank Neville’s return from Maryland Mrs Woolfolk and daughter Miss Rosa back home after wintering in the South Mr Archie Randolph at home Rev Courtney Jones former Christ Church pastor St Louis preached five sermons last Sunday Miss Seabright of Winchester visiting Miss Ethel Jenkins Mr Nebble home from Memorial Hospital with eye improved.

Frank Neville Maryland Woolfolk Miss Rosa South Archie Randolph Courtney Jones St.Louis Christ Church, Millwood Seabright

Only Survivor of The Mexican War Receives Family Reunion

The children and grandchildren of William Bouth of Funkstows held a gathering at his home in Washington county Maryland on Wednesday evening the 86th anniversary of Mr Souths birth. He is the only Mexican War survivor living in the county. Present were Daniel Clopper William Gold Williamson D South and others from Hagerstown plus Bernard Williamson Bessie Gold and Minerva Nannie South. Also present were Mrs Charles H Hardy of Winchester and niece Mrs Ran Taylor of the city.

William Bouth Funkstows South Washington County Daniel Clopper Gold D. South Hagerstowm Bernard Williamson Bessie Gold Minerva Nannie South Charles H. Hardy Winchester Ran. Taylor

Berryville Visitors and Local Notes From June Report

Berryville June 22 The Evening Star notes D J Fenton of Baltimore visiting brothers and sisters. Joseph Littleton killed a seven foot six inch black snake at Ebenezer Church. J Wainright returning to Norfolk after a stay with Miss Fannie Crow. Mr and Mrs John Kercheval return home to Clarksburg after visiting parents.

The Evening Star Buresty Berryville D. J. Fenton Baltimore Fisters Jos. Littleton Ebenezer Church J. Wainright Fannie Crow

Robert Young Conrad Graduates at Virginia Military Institute

Robert Young Conrad, son of Hon. and Mrs. Holmes Conrad of Winchester, graduated yesterday at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington during the finals.

Virginia Lexington Robert Young Conrad Holmes Conrad Winchester

Miss Alice Baugher Returns Home From Baltimore

Miss Alice Baugher has returned to her Baltimore home after a period away. The brief note records the homecoming and location, with no additional context or details provided.

Alice Baugher Baltimiore Accom

Notable Wedding in Old London

Miss Alice Atwater Carter daughter of the late William Fitshugh Carter of Ghifiey Virginia marries Mr Robert Valentine at St Margaret s Westminster London The ceremony was followed by a reception and breakfast at Claridge s guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Carter Mr John Ridgely Carter and Lady Maxwell The couple plan a bridal tour to Paris Aix les Bains Ireland and England before residing near Glasgow with Reid the groom s family ties noted to Virginian Carter and Shirley clans

Winchester St. Margaret’s Protestant Episcopal Church Westminster London Alice Atwater Carter William. Fitshugh Carter Ghifiey Shirley Garter Robert Valentine Thos M. Lansden James. Miller Clark Glasgow Gladys Dorothy Hunter Claringe’s Herbert Carter Minna Lanahan Baltimore John Ridgely Carter Amercan Louise Tate Maxwell Aent Miss Reid Mr. Reid Mrs. Reid Paris Aix-les-Bains Ireland England Sid Reid Virginis Carters Shirleys

Bride Willie Haycock Weds Bradlee Baker in Virginia

Miss Willie B Haycock married Bradlee W Baker yesterday evening at the Baker home near Clearbrook Hampshire County West Virginia. Rev Charles D Balla of Braddock Street M Church Winchester officiated. The couple will reside in Hampshire County after Mrs Baker added her new name to the deed in Winchester this morning.

Willie B' Haycock Bradleey W. Baker Hampshire County W. Va Price Clearbrook Charles D Balla Braddock Street Bout Winchester

Dr Stuart McGuire Elected President of University College of Medicine

Dr Stuart McGuire nephew of Dr W P McGuire of Winchester has been chosen president of the University College of Medicine in Richmond to succeed Dr J Allison Hodges who resigned. McGuire, educated at the University of Virginia, led St Luke's hospital and rose to top rank in surgery.

Stuart McGuire W. P. McGuire Winchester University College of Medicine Richmond J. Allison ‘Hodges University Bislege of Medicine Academy of Music Hodges Hunter McGuire Tron South Stonewall Jackson Stuart Mate Ter McGuire Nany Stuart University of Virginia Toles Pers McGuire St. Luke’s

Fresh Watermelons at Sprint's Draw Attention

A stranger visited Miller's drug store and bought something then left. Fifteen minutes later he returned asking if anyone had seen a 100 roll of bills. A color girl led officers to the money after a strict search, partly covered by her foot.

Miller’s

Two Colored Men Die This Morning

William H. Lovett a well known colored barber died at his home on east Piccadilly street from a stroke of apoplexy. He was 45 years old and leaves a widow several children a sister and three brothers. The funeral will be Friday at 2 o'clock Rev Hodges officiating. J H Owens aged 50 died this morning at his home on north Main street leaving a widow Amanda Owens. The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 o'clock from the Free Will Baptist Church.

William H. Lovett East Piccadilly Street Rev. Hodges J. H. Owens North Main Street Amanda Owens Free Will Baptist Church Gt Tees Es

Montaza Hall Guests Visit Winchester Scene

Misses Minnie and Josephine Conrad daughters of Hon W G Conrad Montana at Montana Hall near White Post Clarke county spent part of the summer at their home and were in Winchester yesterday. Mr and Mrs Joseph B Ames and two daughters of Brookline Mass are at Miss Sherrarés for the summer.

Minnie Josephine Conrad W. G. Conrad Montana Montana Hall White Post Clarke County Winchester Joseph B. Ames Brookline, Mass Miss

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Johns Keer Col Thomas B. Kennedy Ice Newspaper Man Millwood Old London Mr. Carter Stuart M’guire Sprint’s Montaza Hall
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