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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
2
The remains of Sidney Chivers who died at his son in law and daughter’s home at Keyser WV were brought here Friday for burial. Rev S W Anderson of Jericho WV conducted the funeral. Mr. Chivers was a former resident and many friends attended to pay tribute.
Three applicants compete for the Shenandoah county division superintendent post. The county board requires full-time service with a 1000 dollar yearly salary. Incumbent Elder Joseph B. McIntoff seeks reappointment against Rev. L. L. Smith of Strasburg and St Pauls church and Prof. Shoemaker of Edinburg high school.
Berryville mourns Mrs Cephia Allen 82 longtime resident widow of G W Allen. Survived by daughters Mrs William Holliday Mrs Thomas Shepherd Miss Laura Allen and son William Allen all of Berryville. Funeral at 11 tomorrow from Baptist Church with Rev Julian Broaddus conducting burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Miss Rosalie Allen Wheat of near Berryville will marry Townsend Burwell of Millwood Clarke County. The April 1 ceremony will be at the Potter home in Clarksburg West Virginia with the Burwell couple to reside at Carter Hall Clarke County. Wheat is granddaughter of Joseph Allen and niece of Mrs John Tyler and Mrs Rosalie Allen Skinker of Richmond.
In Charles Town March 22 rapid pole erection for electric power between Charles Town and Kearneysville via Shenandoah Junction continues. A traction engine hauls poles. Millville to Bakerton line now powers limestone quarry drills and machinery this week.
Miss Bessie Conrad returns from a visit to friends in Norfolk and Baltimore.
A reader letter from Postum Co. of Battle Creek Mich cites doctors linking coffee sickness to health issues and endorses Postum as a safe alternative. Families claim headaches sleeplessness stomach trouble and heart palpitations disappeared after switching. The letter notes getting used to dark rich Postum and mentions The Road to Wellville in packages.
T. T. Wall announces a new display of late wallpaper styles with the greatest variety in the city. Shoppers can inspect designs and compare prices before buying, with options to fit every budget.
Stone Bridge Virginia March 22. Local notes report multiple illnesses with Viola and Janie Kirby quite sick at home. Caretaker updates reference Mrs Slonaker indisposed and Miss Virgie Armel with a cold. Several visits and minor illnesses spread among families including Armel, Kirby, Atkins, and Brown.
Mayor Harry H. Baker traveled with his family for a Sunday visit in this city and returned to Baltimore this morning. Bruce Worthington of Baltimore also spent Saturday and Sunday at his former home here. Start the new year by advertising.
Mr Gray Beverley of Pittsburg is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J B Beverley at their home for several days.
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