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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
4
Staunton Dispatch urges a Roanoke gathering within weeks to promote a first class highway from New York to Atlanta via the Valley of Virginia Roanoke Winston Salem and Staunton. The piece argues the route offers strong tourist traffic and major regional economic benefits.
An editorial recalls General Franz Sigel and his German troops in the Valley campaign. It notes his role at New Market and the tragic murder of his granddaughter Elsie Sigel in New York, portraying Sigel as a mercenary commander and detailing the fate of many who fought under him.
Mr Howard Clendening left for Morgantown to take a new position. Mrs Emma Moore of Duffields visited her mother Mrs John Tabb. Mrs Kate Payne mourns the death of her brother-in-law Mr J K Cunningham. Wheat is ripening as farmers prepare to begin Thursday harvest. W S Laise and E D Lamp attended a Knights of Pythias meeting in Middleway. Advertisement for Foley's Kidney Remedy by Franck Baker & Son.
Romney West Virginia June 23 Work on the new railroad, slowed by heavy rains, now has over 300 men at work. About a mile and a half of line graded through Stump lands and five miles of right of way cleared. A carload of powder and dynamite received. Contractor Queen plans to add 100 men this week and crews to expand as needed. Chief Engineer Trapnell to Moorefields to stake the line and arrange air rooms. Romney bridge work slated to start soon. First condemnation suit against F L Harmison to be heard tomorrow.
The Baltimore and Ohio Y M C A branch resumes its annual railroaders outing at Island Park Harpers Ferry on July 29. Speakers include Jennie Smith railroad evangelist J M Rice and Rev A F Campbell. The railroad will run special trains from Baltimore Washington Mount Airy Winchester Piedmont Martinsburg and other points to support the excursion.
News from Stone Bridge Virginia details a horse damaged by a barbed wire fence last week. The community also notes family visits, social calls, a new baby, and ill health of Mrs. Charles Funkhouser with well wishes for recovery.
The ceremony followed with Rev. Arthur E. Slagle officiating. The bride, Elizabeth Kern, wore white satin with orange blossoms and carried white sweet peas. Groom John Kern, escorted by his best man Thomas Byrd, left for points east on the Cumberland Valley Railroad at 2:20 PM.
Hiram C McDonald aged 37 a lifelong Armel resident died at his home after six months of stomach trouble. Survived by widow Allie Gard ner two sisters Mrs John Ritter and Mrs James Rush and brother Luther McDonald funeral Thursday at 11 at Macedonia Church with Rev J M Cline officiating burial Macedonia.
Laurel Grove Sunday school organized June 20 at 9 a.m. with good attendance. Officers elected include James Burner superintendent W H Williams assistant superintendent W Q Burkart secretary Effie Williams assistant secretary Mattie Fight treasurer E R Clowser librarian. Next Sunday school to open at 9 a.m. all are invited.
Mrs. C. E. Huntsberry and grandson Rhodes Huntsberry and Mrs. Mary Taylor of Winchester are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Dabney in Staunton.
Wesley J. Carpenter of Winchester Virginia testifies that after using five or six boxes from Franck Baker & Son's drug store his kidney pain from a strain eased substantially. He reports relief nightly and urges others to remember the brand Doan's Kidney Pills. Sold nationwide by FosterMilburn Company, price 50 cents.
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