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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

4

Sewerage commission congratulated amid sewers plan for Winchester

The Star praises the Sewerage Commission for diligence on the Winchester sewer project. It cites Engineer N Wilson Davis and a report to Council showing a $50000 estimate and $10000 contingency, urging speedy completion and thanking Shirley Carter Captain Cooper H H McGuire S P Rteadd City Solicitor Willis and Engineer Davis.

Wincheater Comspon Council Commission N. Wilson Davise Dee ‘Star Shirley Carter Hee Cooper H. H. McGuire McGuire 8. P. Rteadd Willis N. Wilson Davis Rerardsea

Winchester Bay Sensation Inspires at Grace Lutheran Church

Philadelphia Pa March 30 Hace Edwards a 13 a 4 preacher has stirred religious excitement among African Americans in the western part of the state. He preached at Grace Lutheran Church on Qmbard Street near Sixteenth. Bishop M M B Gaiters licensed him as a minister after testing his efficiency. The sermon drew a large crowd with uproarious shouting and singing. Edwards is noted for a rich biblical reading and fluent language. Walker, born in Winchester Washington, reportedly never attended school but reads and analyzes texts.

Phia Hace Edwards Lutheran Church Mbard - Street Sixteenth Mm. B. Gaiters Deength aWalker Winchester

Visionary preacher travels Western Pennsylvania

The subject recalls a childhood vision at age seven where angels showed him heavenly splendors and instructed him to preach. Since then he has preached to hundreds in Pittsburg and various towns across Western Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania

Birthday Celebration for Roswell Silman in Virginia

In Stone Bridge Ve march 34 Mr Thomas J Silman hosts a birthday gathering at his home honoring his son Silman with many friends attending Refreshments served at midnight Miss Maggie McDonald of Millwood visiting nearby Mr Luther Grubbs of Nineveh stopped by Sunday evening Mrs Flora Kirby and daughter Janie recuperating from colds and sore throats Edith Corder and Leigh of Milldale visited Friday Robert Slomaker stayed until Sunday near West Virginia J F Davis guest at Hotel Ey

Stone Bridge Thomas J. Silman Siman Triand Maggie McDonald Millwood Luther Grubbs Nineveh Flora Kirby Janie Kirby Thomas Armel Virgie Armel Boyce

Infant of Mr. Clara Fletcher Buried After Sunday Death

Services at the church were conducted by Rev. A. M. Smith of Winchester for the infant child of Mr. Clara Fletcher who died Sunday night and was buried at Fairview yesterday.

A. M. Smith Winchester Clara Fletcher Fairview

Happenings in Laws Section in Laws Virginia

Laws March 31 report several local residents ill or recovering. Mrs A W Grubbs improving after illness. Mr and Mrs A W Bimpson sick. A S Rhodes able to be out. Mrs Louis Royston of Marshall visiting her father J M Buckley and remains quite ill. Dr Stuart from White Post treated Miss Xerfoot who fell ill during visit to sister Mrs J M Sowers. Miss Mamie Strickler from Winder spent a night with Mrs C N McDonald. Miss Mae Shipe of Markham visiting. Mrs Lizzie Grubbs and children visiting Mrs Fenton Trenary. Miss Alice Stickley of Front Royal visiting local friends.

Laws A. W. Grubbs A. W. Bimpson A. S&s Rhodes Louis Royston Marshall J.M. Buckley Stuart Wiite Post Mies Xerfoot J. M. Sowers Mamie Strickler Winderer C. N. McDonald Mae Shipe Markham Fis Lickl'der Lizzie Grubbs Fenton Trenary Alice, Stickley Front Royal Tilly Powers White Post Velma Sowers L. V. Templeman Hagerstown Wamnar ‘Heflebower Lee Brown Uniontown Smith Luray Dr. Stark Norfolk Estelle “ Laws Eastern College Front Rioyal Clover Hill

Mothers duty to protect children with Gowan's pneumonia preparation

An old advertisement urges mothers to keep Gowan's pneumonia prep at home to prevent and cure diseases caused by inflammation and congestion. It promises quick relief for throat and chest pains and notes wide drugstore availability. Also mentions roofing product and local civic visits by Rev Potter and Mr Baker.

Kodol Promise to Aid Digestion and Blood Health

Advertises Kodol as a universal remedy for indigestion and related diseases caused by poor digestion. Claims it digests all foods, restores stomach function, and removes causes of illness. offers a money back guarantee via druggist for the large bottle, with brand and company details.

Gene Doklar C. DeWitt & Co Chicago

Funeral for George L. Lewis Held at Fairview Church

The funeral for George L. Lewis who died Friday night at his home near Bethel Church was held at Fairview Church after noon Sunday. Survived by widow Hannah and three children Blanton Delia and Bertha. brothers and sisters listed. Lewis noted as devout Christian active in Lutheran and Bethel churches. Local notes mention residents and visitors from Apple Ridge Capon Bridge White Post and Luray with several brief items.

Samuel Sirbaugh Fairview Bethel Church

Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs

Coughs from la grippe are warned to turn into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised to stop the cough heal lungs and prevent serious outcomes. The ad claims no harmful drugs in the yellow package and warns against substitutes from Pranck Reker & Son.

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