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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1909

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Methodists Depart for Baltimore Conference

Ministers and lay members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South travel by B and O trains to Baltimore for the annual conference in St. Paul’s Church for a week. D H Kern, Co L R Wotter, and John P Hyde are among those from Frederick county. John W Rice is the Winchester lay delegate.

Baltimore and Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church, South Baltimore St. Paul’s Church Winchester Frederick County John W. Rice DD. H. Kern

Dr William Burwell Dies Suddenl y

Berryville Va March 23 A message announces the death of Dr William Nelson Burwell who died suddenly at his apartments in Parkersburg West Virginia on Sunday night Heart trouble caused the collapse and funeral was held there Interment followed at Parkersburg He was a son of the late Nathaniel Burwell of Glen Owen near Carter Hall in Clarke County and one of twelve children with four living including Thomas H Burwell Mrs Archibald Cary Randolph Miss Mary W Burwell and Mrs E Wickham Yard

Berryville William Nelson Burwell Parkersburg W. Va Burwell Nathaniel Burwell Glenowen E. Wickham Yard Bur

Kidnapped Boy Reunited With Father in Cleveland Hotel

Willie Whitla, 8, walked into his father’s arms at Hudlenden Hotel Cleveland after being kidnapped from Sharon last Thursday. Two boys guided him to the hotel as part of a prearranged plan. The boy reports good treatment and doubts kidnappers will face justice. ransom payment unclear.

Willie Whitla Cleveland Willie Sharon G. W. Ramsey Edward Mahoney Warren Newcastle Ashtabula Flatiron Park Whitla

Correction on Miller & McKinster office occupancy

The notice states Mr D HR Eskey will not occupy the Miller and McKinster stand after May but will transact business for his firm in their office through the courtesy of Mr McKinster.

Miller & Mcechinster HR. Eskey Eskey Miller & McKinster McKinster

Virginia Weather Forecast Quiet Tonight Then Warmer Wednesday

Forecast for Virginia calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures especially in the central and western portions. Overnight low temperatures are not specified. Wednesday is expected to be notably warmer in the central and western regions.

Washington Virginia Central West

Dr Maybee Visits Then Departs for Richmond

Rev. Dr. W. 54 Maybee superintendent of the Children's Society of Virginia has been in the city for a day or two and left yesterday for Richmond in consultation with Mrs. Franck Baker the local agent of the society.

Maybee The Children’s Home Society of Virginia Richmond Franck Baker Society

A Good Year for United Brethren

Ministers and lay delegates from Winchester and nearby have gone to Shenandoah Page County Virginia for the one hundred tenth session of the Virginia annual conference of the United Brethren Church. The session opens tonight and runs through Sunday. Rev. R. G. Hammond of Winchester is expected to be returned to his charge and Rev. C. J. Racey to Frederick circuit. The conference superintendent Rev. W. F. Gruver of Martinsburg will report church constructions at Ridings Chapel in this county Verona South Cumberland Md and Berkeley Springs W Va during the past year.

Winchester Shenandoah Page County Virginia The United Brethren Church R. G. Hammond C. J. Racey Frederick W. F. Gruver Martinsburg Ridings Chapel Verona Cumberland Berkeley Springs W. Va

Lewis Lamp Buys Stouffer's Farm near Town

Good & Company announce the sale of a 60 acre farm about one and a half miles east of town on the Senseney road from Harry Co Stouffer to Lewis Lamp. Purchase price is $4,000. The property includes a fine peach orchard and several buildings. Mr Lamp will move to his new farm this week and begin improvements at once.

Good & Company Senseney Harry Co. Stouffer Lewis Lamp

Pastor Leaves To Attend Washington Conference

Rev. L. A. Carter pastor of John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church left for Alexandria Virginia to attend the Washington annual conference. Visitors William and Anna Jefferson also went. The conference covers a large territory and met previously in Winchester with Bishop David Moore presiding.

L. A. Carter John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church Alexandria Washington

Baltimore man fined under Byrd law for liquor sale without license

John G. Binford of Baltimore aroused a test of the Byrd law by selling liquor by sample in Richmond without a license. He notified police he would sell the liquor, was fined $100 and costs in police court, appealed to the Corporation Court, and the Supreme Court refused to grant a writ of error. Binford represented High Spire Distilling Company.

John G Binford Baltimore Richmond Supreme Court High Spire Distilling Company

Public Sale Notice Near Branson’s Sat Near Clearbrook

Public sale announced for March 25 near Branson's at Clearbrook location. Square deal emphasized in advertising.

Branson's Clearbrook

Mrs. Alice Moore Nearly Poisoned By Mistaken Carbolic Acid

In Mt Jackson on March 23 Mrs. Alice Moore swallowed a spoonful of carbolic acid by mistake while preparing to retire. The acid caused severe burns in her mouth and throat but she was saved by prompt medical aid after she picked up the wrong bottle from a drug press containing several medicines. Her husband alertly summoned a doctor.

Mt. Jackson Alice Moore Frank Moore Moore

Relative Seeks Garrett Brother In Winchester Mahoning

Postmaster Bentley Kern received a letter dated March 20 from P. MIllard of Millville Ohio describing a man named Frank Garrett very ill with pneumonia. The writer seeks his brother Isaac Garrett and asks for any information leading to his location or contact.

Bentley Kern Millard Millville Ova Frank Garrett Winchester Isaac Garrett

Young Bridegroom Dies of Consumption Near Luray

Gilbert Henry aged about 24 years died of consumption yesterday at his home near Luray. A bride of four months survives him. While working in a Warren county lumber camp several years ago Henry broke his leg. Friends carried him by boat along the Shenandoah River through rapids and dam crossings to reach his home.

Gilbert Henry Luray Warren County Henry Shenandoah River

Moreland Joins Lynchburg Catcher From Church League

Will Moreland, noted for a standout church league season, will join Lynchburg Va. in the coming campaign. He has catcher and outfield experience with Ninth Street Church and led his league in hitting last year. Also played in the Capital City League and with the Winchester Giants. Manager Orth expects him to excel with Lynchburg.

Will Moreland Washington Lynchburg Moreland Ninth Street Church Winchester Giants Orth

Doctor Bannister Improves After Illness

William Bannister known as Doctor McGuire’s porter has been ill at home for some time. He is improving now and will be out again shortly.

Wiliam Bannister W. Vee McGuire Porter

Misses Oglesbee Millinery Spring Display

Misses Oglesbee announce a spring millinery display on April 1 2 and 3 at 18 S Main Street inviting ladies to call and view the collection. The notice highlights an attractive showcase for the season.

S. Main-street

Market Street Rink Nears Opening for Lemon Party Night

The notice announces a Lemon Party tonight at Market Street Rink with Gowling alleys nearly complete and opening soon. Reads as a brief community event update with tentative dates and venue details.

Market St. Rink Ori Sipe

Risky to Plant Some Crops Now

The article notes mild weather tempts growers to start planting early but warns winter is not over and crops planted now risk needing replanting later. It cautions against competing with Florida and Gulf Coast growers who market earlier and suggests waiting for better maturity.

Florida South Carolina Gulf Coast

Baker Baby Case Reaches Supreme Court In New York

The Baker family of New York sues to change their first child’s name amid health board objections. Edward Y. Baker, heir to cocoa or chocolate interests, fronts the case as it moves through the appellate stage toward the Supreme Court.

BAKER Supreme Court Baker Boy New York The Star Edward Y. Baker New York Board of Health William H. Baker Erent East One Hundred and ‘Twenty-Seventh Street Appellate Division

Roosevelt Sails From Hoboken For Africa Expedition

The Hamburg American liner Hamburg carried former President Roosevelt and his African hunting party from Hoboken to Naples on the way to Mombasa. Crowds gathered at the dock as the party boarded, traveling in a suite Roosevelt inspected beforehand. The voyage begins a long interior journey.

Roosevelt Africa New York Hamburg Hoboken Naples Mombassa

For Sale Cheap 12 HP stationary Geiser Engine

For sale a 12 HP stationary Geiser engine advertised as barely used, fully equipped, tied twice since factory purchase. The seller offers demonstrations and claims the 1909 Reo cars are the best value, with price reductions and an agent listed as T. RITPPR.

Geiser Star Office

Yeakley-Stimmel Marriage Announced

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Laura We Stim mel to Mr. Robert Dr Yeakleys both of this county. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr George Ss Bowers pastor of Grace Lutheran Church on Thursday evening March 18. Mr and Mrs Yeakley will make their home at this county.

Laura We. Stimmel Robert Yeakleys George Ss. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Yeakley

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Methodists D. H. Kern Braddock Street Clarke County Parkersburg, Va Ohio Hudllenden Superior Avenue Weather Forecast United Brethren Ministers &O Lewis Lamp Bays Stouffer's Farm Catcher Moreland Dr. Bannister Oglesbee's Millinery Angeles Cal Pasadena America Sierra Madre George Curry New, Mexico White House Tat Santa Fe Curry Ae Loomis Loomis Emporia James Broadnax Boadnax Thomas Wilkinson Yeakley—Stimmel
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