Two County Dwellers Die. Infant Found Dead In Bed
Obituary notes John K. Painter of this county dies at 79 after a hemorrhagic illness at his home near Jordan White Sulphur Springs. Funeral services at Southern Methodist Church in Charles Town with interment there. Also reports infant deaths and other family losses in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Painter
Wils Son
John Painter
Jordan White Sulphur ‘Springs
This County
Robert Brill
Rock Enon Spring
Noeie Gdare Alley
RO Russell
Tsaiah—_Russell
Charles-Town
W. Vai
Connie Russell
Richmond, Va
Raleigh Faithful Welcomes Pastor Dr White in April
The North Carolina Call reports Dr White accepted the pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh and will begin April first. The Raleigh church, built ten years ago at a cost of 37500, serves about 400 communicants and is a strong field. Dr White, from Winchester, has five years of successful service at Petersburg and has pastored in Richmond and Lewisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Raleigh
Eugene Daniel
Lewisburg
W. Va
Old North State
White
Petersburg
Winchester
Old
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Ernest Bantz House Burglarized in Frederick Md
Mr. Ernest Bantz of Frederick Maryland reported to State's Attorney Willard that his residence was burglarized while he was in Baltimore last week. Jewelry gold coins including a $20 California piece and United States fractional currency were taken. two boys are suspected but none arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bantz
Frederick
Messrs
T. M
J. A. Bantz
Winchester
Willard
Baltimore
Bantz
Ada Duke- Haet
California
United States
City School Board OKs Immediate Addition to Kerr School
The city school board adopted a unanimous resolution urging the city council to appropriate funds for an addition and equipment at John Kerr Public School. A three member commission will supervise design and contracts, with an architect to be hired, to begin work at once for completion before the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Holmes Boyd
John Kerr Public School
EB. Holmes Boyd
G. G. Barker
R. Frank Barr
A. D. Henkel
T. K. Gromer
T. M. Bantz
H D. Fuller
Hansbrough
Boyd
John’ Kerr
Act For Board
Schop Board
G. Paker
Thomas K- Cromer
S. H. Hansbrough
Unclaimed Letters in Winchester Post Office Week Ending March 14 1908
List of names including Charley Ben La Mears John Maury Bertie Parker Richard B F Smith Harvard Yakely and Dr. A note that one cent postal fee required for each letter. Officials announce these letters remain unclaimed at the Winchester post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Charley
Ben
Mears
John
Maury
Bertie
Parker
Richard
Smith
Harvard
Yakely
Weather Update: Warmer Tonight Then Clearing Thursday
A brief weather note states warmer conditions tonight followed by clearing skies on Thursday. In the far southern portion the outlook calls for colder air.
Winchester charges progress at United Brethren conference
The Winchester congregation faces pastorage changes while appealing for funds for the preparatory school. Dr Funkhouser, Dr Hoenschel, and Prof Ruebush lead a large staff aiding 450 boarding students as the conference contemplates finances and future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghondédash c
Dayton
Dri Alp
Funkhouser
Winchester
BE. WU. Hoenschel
J. H. Ruebush
Dr. Funkhouser
J. H. Cooley
Keyser
Punkhougser
Masked Carnival Draws Big Crowd In Patrick's Night Skating
A masked carnival drew a large Winchester crowd last night with skaters in elaborate costumes. Judges faced a flood of clever makeups and awarded several prizes including two prize skate sets to a prince and princess and a jockey themed entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Nv
Winchester
Dred
Eadee
Green
Eator
St. Patrick
Old
Ireland
Steen
J. Spurried
William He .Frederické
Harry 3. Purfle
Leo. Frenkel
Ray Smith, Jr
Winichester
Carl Dent
Washington
Edward
Clinton Haddox
Misges
Julia Rosenberger
Emily Conner
Louis Grim
Trish Miner
Lee Coble
Harry Hardy
George Woodward
Sydnor Curl
Charles Cook
William Affieck
George Copenhaver
Mattie Bowers
Lillian Spurt
Thelma Henry
Henry
Julia Jump Up In Durance Vile
Two women named Julia Jump Up and Effie Williams are jailed on charges of disorderly conduct. They face hearings in May before judges Baker and Maye. Police detained the pair after a clash described as violent among the so called debutantes. A man named Joe was jailed for 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Effie Williams
Maye
Baker
Effiie
Joe
Sale Notice for Wm C Gratchen Farm Auction Tomorrow
Advertise for Spring trade. Attend the sale of Wm C Gratchen tomorrow at the Wm Smith farm at 10 o'clock. Local notice announces the public auction and seeks participants and buyers for coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.c. Gratchen
Wm. Smith
Passion Play At The Auditorium
The Passion Play at the Winchester Auditorium opens Monday night March 2. The Oberammergau reproduction runs about 90 minutes with over five hundred performers enacting the life of Christ from birth to ascension in color and moving pictures. Managers and ministers are invited to attend the opening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Oberammergau
Bavaria
Christ
Hable
Lester
Married At the Home of Cousin
Marriage news from Philadelphia area with Mrs Evelyn Byrd Page and John Goldsmith of Atlanta tied the knot at Rosemont Pennsylvania sieved by Maxwell Wyeth family. Guests included relatives from Petersburg Berryville and Richmond. couple headed for New York on their wedding trip and will reside in Montgomery Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Evelyn Byrd Page
Robert Powell Page
Berryville
John Ye Goldsmith
Atlanta
de Wal
Maxwell Wyeth
Rosemont
High Pon
Mr. Wyeth
BE. L. ‘McGitt
Petersburg
Mitten
Evard Jones
Selma
Raf McGill
E Temple
West
Box Party Was Very Successful
Box party held by the ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Bowere's hall in Bunker Hill March 1 featured music games and social activities. Distantly seated guests included Misses Ethel Smoke Maimie Hubbard Fannie Henshaw Beth Buffington Maude Richard and Messrs Edgar Gordon William Whetzel Dr B K Bobe Fevre and Fred Staub from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Gthe
Methodist Episcopal
Bowere's Hall
Ont Wee Wen
Otfier
Ethel Smoke
Mamie Hubbard
White Hall
Fannie
Henshaw
Ardeh
Misa Beth Buffington
Baltimore
Maude Richard
Hedgesville
Oath
Edgar Gordon
William Whetzel
Frederick County
Bobe Fevre
Fred. Staub
Inwood
Prohibition Clauses in Byrd Liquor Law Section
The text reports sections of Byrd liquor law restricting sale of ardent spirits on Sundays and to minors or certain protected groups. It notes penalties, restrictions around election days, and revocation procedures for licenses by a court if violations occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix A. mi
Donation Sought for Bronze Cannons for Washington Headquarters Park
Hon James Hay presents a bill to donate two bronze cannon with carriages to adorn the park around the Washington Headquarters property. The plan, backed by Senator Thomas S Martin, envisions mounting the guns and sending balls, with Maya praised as a standout congressman. A five member commission by the city council is proposed to oversee the Washington property and the park’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
Hay
Washington
Jin Maya
Russell
House of Representatives
City “Council
Cain
Funeral notice for Mr Burkholder set at Cedar Cut Church
The funeral of the late Mr Burkholder will be held at Cedar Cut Church in Vauel County tomorrow Thursday at 2 o clock. The service will be at Middletown. P Stump and A G Link will conduct the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burkholder
Cedar Cutt
Vauel ‘County
Middletown
P. Stump
A. G. Linkolabe
Correction on Passion Play date at The Star theater
The Star reports the grand Passion Play was misdated as Monday March 3 and should read Monday March 23. The correction clarifies the venue timing for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh
Marek
Lost Open-faced Figin Returns to Star
A fragmentary item notes a silvery initials mark returning to Star, Virginia, with unclear context and dates. No further details available.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margretta McAboy
C. Elis
Mary B. McAboy
Wadesville
North Carolina
United Brethren Conference
Winchester Church
Durance Vile
Fieeral Washington
Mrs. Burkholder
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