Preachers Urged to Pay Debts at Wilmington Conference
A Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Church conference in Milford heard Bishop David H. Moore rebuke unpaid bills among preachers. He warned about dishonest ministers, urged reform, and criticized tobacco use and ministerial appearances as he addressed several hundred clergy.
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Wilmington
del) Methodist Episcopal Church
Milford
David H. Moore
M‘lford
Washington Sunday Star
P Moore
Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Former Resident On a Visit
William Striker, formerly of Winchester and now a longtime Clearfield resident, is visiting his brothers Robert I Striker and Hugh Striker and other relatives in this city.
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William Striker
Winchester
Clearfield
Messrs
Robert I. and
Hugh Striker
Sale of 60 Acre Farm Near Town Sells for 1500
Good & Company announced the sale of a 60 acre farm six miles southwest of town to Harry C. Stouffer from Louis Lamp for 1500 dollars. The property includes 400 apple trees 150 peach trees and several buildings.
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Good & Company
Louis Lamp
Harry C. Stouffer
Eskey Denies Leaving Winchester for West Virginia
Mr. D. R. Eskey says he will not leave Winchester and plans to open an office here around May 1. He spent Sunday at his home and went to West Virginia on business this morning.
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Winchester
West Virginia
Eskey
Reo Cars Promoted as Best Value for 1909 Models
An advertisement pitches the Reo as the best car for the price with 1909 models described as the perfection of mechanism and offered at reduced prices. Agent Ritter invites demonstrations to show advantages of the Reo to potential buyers.
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Iptf. O
Ritter
Government fruit expert arrives for Frederick county talks
Congressman James Hay brings Dr. M B Waite a Department of Agriculture pathologist to Winchester for several days of conferences with local fruit growers. He will inspect orchards and discuss development of the Frederick county fruit industry and potential experimental orchards.
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James Hay
M. B. Waite
Department of Agriculture
Winchester
Frederick County
Dr. Waite
The
Star
Dr.Waite
Hay
Tri-State roller skating crown ends in Hagerstown
The final contest for the Tri State roller skating championship occurred at the Auditorium in Hagerstown. Theodore Henry of Winchester won the two mile race in 2 minutes 45 seconds earning a gold medal. Oscar Fisher and Norman Clayburn of Hagerstown finished second and third. Herbert Henry of Winchester placed fourth. William Nitterhouse of Chambersburg withdrew after a fall. Public Sale notice appears for March 25 near Clearbrook listing horses cattle hogs and household items.
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Auditorium
Hagerstown
Theodore Henry
Winchester
Oscar Fisher
Norman Clayburn
Herbert Henry
William Nitterhouse
Chambersburg
For Sale Cheap 12 H. P. Geiser Engine
Sale notice offers a 12 horsepower stationary Geiser engine barely used after purchase from the factory. Fully equipped and available through the Star office. After May 1st Mr D R Bskey will relocate to Miller McKinster stand on West Water Street representing Cole Bros lightning rod business.
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Star Office
Miller & McKinster
Weather Report for Virginia Fair Tonight and Warmer Tuesday
Special weather report notes fair conditions in Virginia tonight with warming trends by Tuesday. Strong, but limited, details in OCR fragment indicate calm weather.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Four Local Notables Die Amid Winter Illness and War Tales
William White 76 of Winchester dies at Welltown after weeks of illness. Ellis Haines 74 of Rosenberger dies of heart disease. he served as a Civil War Union scout. James C. Kline, 40, dies after lingering illness. formerly ran a South Braddock grocery, now on B&O Railroad. Dr. William B. Hollis, late Cross Junction surgeon, dies after paralysis at Strasburg home. veteran of Confederate service. Funeral details announced for each.
Kidnapping Case Still a Mystery in Ohio
Cleveland on March 9 22.441. P Whitla sought return of his kidnapped son Willie after a failed settlement talk. A $10,000 ransom was left in Flatiron Park Ashtabula, but no kidnapper appeared. Police surrounded the drop, and the abductors remain at large. Police alert is nationwide with searches in Pittsburg and Buffalo.
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Cleveland
Ohio
P. Whitla
Sharon
Willie Whitla
Ashtabula
My. Whitla
Everyarge City
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Retired Farmer Roland S Houck Weds Mrs Lauthan
Roland S Houck a well known retired farmer of 618 Parkmont avenue married Mrs Bam ra Lauthan formerly of Shenandoah County Virginia. The ceremony was at 4 pm Sunday at Rev N D P Cool Dunkard Church on South Market Street with no attendants. A wedding dinner followed and the couple stayed with the Cool family before moving to their Feirmont Avenue home. The marriage, kept quiet until today, brings congratulations from friends across Winchester and Frederick County. Houck, who came to Frederick County from Lancaster Pennsylvania years ago, is a substantial citizen. His first wife has been dead for years and his bride widowhood coincided with her husband’s death.
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Roland S. Houck
Parkmont Avenue
Bamra Lauthan
Henandoah County
N. Dpdool
Dunkard
South Market Street
Mr. Cool
Mr. Houck
Bride
Mrs Cool
Feirmont Avenue
Winchester
Frederick County
Lancaster
H H. ‘Nettle
Shenandoah County
Engineer Brereton to resign from Cumberland Valley RR
Brereton Thomas J. Brereton longtime Cumberland Valley Railroad chief engineer resigns effective April 1 after 16 years with the company. He succeeded Major Chauncey Ives in 1893 and will be replaced by George C. Koons of Reading.
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Brereton Thomas J. Brereton
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Compgny
Chauncey Ives
George C. Koons
Reading
Rev Luttrell To Leave Williamsport Methodist Church
Rev. Guy A Luttrell, pastor of the Williamsport Methodist Church for several years, will ask the conference to assign him to another charge for next year.
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Luttrell
Guy A.luttrell
Methodist Church
Williamsport
Conference
Rev Dr Cox Improves After Bed Rest Illness
Rev Dr Cox, formerly of Winchester and now of Harrisonburg Virginia, who had been confined to his bed for ten days with grip, sat up for part of yesterday. His friends wish him a speedy and complete recovery.
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Cox
S. K. Cox
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Fire at North Main St Office Sparks Volunteer Rescue
A stove accident at the United States Express Company office on North Main Street caused a fire that threatened serious damage but was contained by a volunteer fire brigade. Luther Gore aided by fetching water as a bucket brigade controlled the blaze before alarms were rung and the building escaped major destruction.
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United States Express Company
North Main Street
Luther Gore
Gore
Woodward
Séuvetine
Fragmentary Note on English Liberal Tory and Labour Strife
A partial OCR fragment discusses clashes between liberals, Tories, and Labourites in England. The text hints at political divisions and terminology but provides no clear events or dates.
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Liberals
Laborites
England
Formul
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Henry
Clearbrook
Bill. Speed
WM. E. Branson
J. William White
Ellis Haines
James Kline
W. B. Hollis
William White
Hira Cochran
Welltown
Mr. White
nearBunker Hill
Beseley
Bunker Hill
White
Dublin
Ireland
Cochran
I. N. Good
Arvive
George White
Annie White
James W. H. Beale
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
John Ebert
Fred. A. Cochran
John Silver
Turner Sencindiver
Robert Clevenger
Benjamii
Fiudbard
Ellis Asbury Haines
Rosenberger
Haines
Sis
Mount Olive Church
Grand Army ‘of the Republic
Sidney Haines
John. S. .Haines
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Edward
Jacob
William
Alvin Haines
Th’s County
Hattie Pingley
Nain
This County
Boyd Larrick
White Post
Clarke County
Albert Pingley
Chambersville
Naoma Merryman
James C. Kline
Braddock and
Pall Mall
Mic Kilwe
South Braddock Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Minnie G. Kline
Newlin
John Kline
Martha McDonald
Benjamin Kline
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Hollis
Strasburg
William B. Hollis
Cross Jumellon
Bettie ‘Iupp
Kansas
General Field Hospital
Cross Junction
Hupp
Nannie Hollis
Turner Ashby
Roosevelt
Robin Cooper
Ouster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Mombassa
New York
Hamburg
Naples
Carrie Nation
Baltic
Scotland
Carrie
Lauthan
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