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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

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Mrs Helvestine dies after grip in Berryville

Mrs Lucy Helvestine 73 widow of Dr W R Helvestine dies at Berryville after pneumonia from grip. Survived by daughter Mrs Lucy Walker of Charles Town and three sons Frank Roanoke Vernon Chicago Warren Clifton Forge. burial Green Hill Cemetery with Rev Dr Julian Broaddus officiating. Funeral pending arrival of out of state sons.

The Star Berryville Lucy Helvestine W. R. Helvestine O’cloc Helvestine Dr.Helvestine Clarke County Green Hill Cemetery Julian Broaddus Baptist Church Lucy Walker Charles Town W. Va Frank Helvestine Roanoke Vernon Helvestine Chicago Warren Helvestine Clifton Forge W. G. Pierce Charles W. Hensell Winchester Clarence Hensell Edwin Smith Stephens City Helves

Charter Approved for Mutual Skating Rink Corporation

City Clerk Gray admitted to record a certified copy of the charter for the Mutual Skating Rink Corporation, organized by Winchester gentlemen. The charter came from the Virginia Corporation Commission. Work has begun on the new rink and it should be completed soon with modern facilities for balls and dances.

Gray Mutual Skating Rink Corporation Winchester Virginia Corporation Commission Star

Eddy Couple Depart for Philadelphia After Illness

Mr and Mrs J Frank Eddy formerly of this city left this morning for Philadelphia where they have resided for months Mr Eddy recently recovered from typhoid fever and during his illness his wife was stricken with the same disease Mrs Eddy has been at her sister Mrs G G Baker's home on South Market Street under the care of Dr W A Swimley

J. Frank Eddy Philadelphia Eddy G. G. Baker South Market Street W. A. Swimley

State Bank at Boyce Clarke County Opens For Business

A new State Bank at Boyce Clarke County opened for business on Tuesday with about 6,000,000 on deposit. The first deposit was made by Miss Anna Joliffe.

State Bank Boyce Clarke “County Anna, Jolliffe

Mr. Evan R Johnson Visits Hook's Mill Resident

Mr Evan R Johnson, a well known resident of Hook s Mill, is spending a week with friends in this city.

Evan, R. Johnson Hook's Mill

Martinsburg Firemen Propose May Demonstration

Martinsburg West Virginia plans a May demonstration to mark the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association meeting. Fire chiefs will canvass business houses for contributions and may delay the gathering two weeks to finalize arrangements, with F D Rhodes of Chambersburg urging support.

Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association F. D. Rhodes Chambersburg Association

Gibbens Named to National Republican Delegation

The article lists delegates and alternates to the national convention from Warren Rockingham Winchester and Page with C M Gibbens as executive committeeman and L Harper Zirkle as congressional chairman. It notes temporary officers and committee appointments and references Harrisonburg Times coverage of the Luray Virginia convention and its rapid organization and a single contest by Winchester.

Winchester Luray Congress C. Ll. Pritchard Warren John Acker Rockingham C. M. Gibbens R. N. Flannagan Albemarle W. T. Miller Page W. A. Herron W. B. Gentry Greene T. J. Berry C. L. Pritchard M. S. Bowman Madison L. Harper Zirkle Shenandoah County E. Dulaney Ott Harrisonburg ER. N. Flannagan Charlottesville C. B. Gentry Committee On Virginia M. Gibbons Hunter N. Kern Gibbons

Resolutions Adopted by Friendship Fire Company

The Friendship Fire Company unanimously adopted resolutions praising Mortimer Haymaker who died March 2, 1908 and expressing deep sympathy for his wife and parents. The body also honors S Fred Grimm, noting his death and loyal service, and requests publication in the daily paper and forwarding copies to the widow and parents. COMMITTEE.

Friendship Fire Company Mortimer Haymaker S. Frederick Grimm S. Fred. Grimm

Rev. John H. Parlett Returns from Maryland

The Rev. John H. Parlett arrived back today from Maryland where he had been holding services.

John H. Parlett Maryland

Public Meeting At Shenandoah Valley Military Academy

A public meeting will be held in the study hall of Shenandoah Valley Military Academy under the Sigma Rhodelia Literary Society tomorrow night March 13 at 8 o clock. Declamations by Fred Hiett Holmes Barr Harold Hersey Donald McGumbers Armstead Colston Henry Seal Hubert Bowers and Herbert Heid. Reading of the Society Paper by editor J Horace Lacy Jr. All patrons of the school friends and the public are cordial invited to be present.

Shenandoah Valley Military Academy Sigma ‘Rhodelia Literary Society Messrs Fred. Hiett Holmes Barr Harold Hersey Donald McCgumbers Armstead Colston Henry Seal Hubert Bowers Herbert Heid J. Horace Lacy, Jr

Funeral of Mr Lauck with service at United Brethren Church

The funeral of the late Mr Jacob Lauck a well known traveling man took place about noon yesterday from the United Brethren Church services were led by Rev Dr A P Funkhouser Interment was at Mount Hebron Cemetery Mr Lauck died at his home on North Market Street Monday after two weeks illness of pneumonia aged about 39 years He leaves his widow Miss Friss two sons and two daughters He was held in high esteem by all who knew him

Lauck Jacob United Brethren Church A. P. Funkhouser Mount Hebron North Market Pheuthenia Mies Friss Hela

Mrs Nord Sthallwood Guest of Miss Anna Lester

Mrs Nord Sthallwood of Ridges Way West Virginia is noted as a guest of Miss Anna Lester near town. The brief social item records a cordial visit and local acquaintance in the community.

Nord Sthallwood Ridgesway Ww. Va Anna Lester

Vagrancy Law Enforced Again In City

The state vagrancy statute was enforced today for the first time since revival by Mayor Baker. Officer Legg arrested Henry Altoon a white man known in town, arraigned in police court, and jailed for 390 days. Chief Seabright said arrests require solid proof and the force will act if the law is violated.

Baker Legg Altoona Henry The Star Seabright

Wanted a Man to Lecture in Virginia Counties

Advertisement seeks a man to lecture on a subject to each Virginia county or town. Lawyers teachers and assistants preferred. Good salary and expenses paid. Clip this and send to 4t. 1tfome Life Building Washington D C.

Virginia

Attorney Whilam Travers Lewis Practices in Inchester

Berryville lawyer Whilam Travers Lewis spent yesterday afternoon in Inchester on professional business.

Whilam Travers Lewis Berryville Inchester

New Schedule on the C V R R Changes and Timings

The Cumberland Valley Railroad announces spring schedule changes for the Winchester Hagerstown division. Train No 4 arrives at 9 25 a m and No 3 at noon, while No 7 now arrives 17 minutes later in the evening and No 10 leaves five minutes earlier. Trains northward connect with Pennsylvania Railroad at Harrisburg.

Cumberland Valley Railroad Company W. H. Hollenberger Winchester-Hagerstown Winchester Cumberland Valley Railroad Pennsylvania’ Railroad Harrisburg

Real Widow Brown Receives High Praise at Auditorium

Harrisonburg Times lauds The Real Widow Brown presented at the Assembly Theater. The company delivers clean witty humor with clever specialties and strong singers pleasing the audience from curtain up to curtain down.

Widow Brown The Harrisonburg Times Today Assembly Theater Real

Uncle Evan In Town Visits Winchester

Among today’s visitors was Evan Johnson of Hook's Mill Hampshire County West Virginia known as Uncle Evan to locals. He is a substantial resident with many warm friends and a welcome presence for the summer crowd along Capda River.

Evan Johnson Hook's Mill Hampshire County W. Va Johnson

Cromwell Family Visits Cumberland Relatives

Mr and Mrs Jack Cromwell and their little son from Cumberland Maryland arrived today and are visiting Mrs Cromwell s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Joan Sartelle at their home.

Jack Cromwell Little Son Cumberland, Md Cromwell Inlaw Joan Sartelle

Miss Libby McCormick Returns From Baltimore Visit

Miss Libby McCormick has returned from a visit of several weeks in Baltimore. She was accompanied by her mother and plans to resume her school activities next week.

Libby McCormick Baltimore

Frederick Le Glaize Returns From Mar Insburgs Business Trip

Frederick Le Glaize arrived today after a business trip to Mar Insburgs. He is expected to resume regular duties and meet with local partners to discuss upcoming projects.

Frederick le Glaize Marinsburgs

Two Sisters Injured in Ice Fall at Home

Misses Kate and Annie Laurie of South Braddock Street were injured at home. Kate fell on the ice, injuring a limb, while Annie Laurie suffered a gathered hand. Both are improving.

Kate Annie Laurie Trorkats Braddock Street

Theft Alleged Arrest of James Jones alias Tohe 1 colored

James Jones alias Tohe 1 colored was arrested today by Omi ter Lege and charged with stealing items from the home of his Sun Katie Smith. He was held for trial.

James Jones Katie Smith

Weather Report for Virginia Fair Tonight and Friday

Virginia forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday. Expect slightly colder temperatures with a cooler night in the mountains.

Virginia

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