Happenings in Refuge Village Report May News
Special to Toe Stan from Rerner Va May 10 two Mormon Elders from Arizona visited the area drawing a cool reception. Local weddings include Charlie Tobin and Evelyn Hartley who will reside with the bride’s mother in Cantersburg. Farmers prepare corn ground for replanting while John Hockman returns critically ill from Pennsylvania. May Lauck visits Shepherdstown and Cadwallader Lineberg starts a huckster team. Rev H A Brown delivers sermons at Refuge and Fairview as showers arrive.
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Rerner
Arizona
Charlie Tobin
Evelyn Hartley
Cantersburg
Stephens City
John Hockman
Pennsylvania
May Lauck
J. C. Thrasher
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Refuge
Fairview
Car Load of Potatoes Potential Demand At Cooper Bros
Cooper Brothers announce arrival of a car containing 600 bushes of New York White potatoes. They invite merchant customers to inspect the load and consider purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Brothers
New York
Rebekah Assembly Elects Officers At Hot Springs Session
The State Rebekah Assembly of the L O O F in Hot Springs elected officers including President Laura E Beeton Vice President M A Suchanan Secretary Bertha E L Gray Treasurer E Perkins of Richmond The assembly adjourned to meet in Richmond in September during the Sovereign Lodge session held there.
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Rebekah Assembly
The
Hot Spriggs
Laura E. Beeton
M. A. Suchanan
Bertha E. L. Gray
E. Perkins
Richmond
Rebekah
Sovereign Lodge
Fruit tree and plant sale offer from J A Ramsburg
Important to fruit growers. 3000 to 4000 fine two year old York Imperial apple trees with whole roots and other varieties available. 5000 to 10000 peach trees various grades. A few hundred Keifer pear trees and general fruit tree selection. 10000 Gregg raspberry plants 500 Carolina poplars 10 to 14 feet high. Address J A Ramsburg Frederick Md 419 Im.
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Carolina
J. A. Ramsburg
Frederick, Md
Mrs Martha McFarland Ill at East Cecil Street Home
Mrs Martha McFarland is seriously ill at her residence on East Cecil Street, prompting concern from neighbors and family. No further medical details are provided.
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Martha McFarland
East Cecil St
Bulan Burned by Filipinos Reported from Manila
A Manila dispatch to the New York Sun says 3,000 Filipinos burned Bulan in South Luzon on May 4 and drove out 50 men of the Forty seventh Volunteer Infantry. American troops reportedly sheltered on ships as a gunboat shelled the city while locals looted and burned. Bulan’s population is about 20,000 with major commercial firms present.
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Manila
New York Sun
Bulan
Luzon
Sorsogon
R. Lawrence Clark
Forty-seventh Regiment
Winchester
Death of Mrs. Kump in Yellow Springs
Miss Elizabeth Jane Kump aged 73 died at her cousin’s Yellow Springs residence. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church last Sunday. She was a longtime devoted member and attender of the church and Sunday School.
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Elizabeth Jane Kump
Yellow Springs
Aged Lady Mary Bell Dies in Hay Field Neighborhood
Mrs. Mary Bell died yesterday afternoon at her home in the Hay field area at age 84. She will be buried at the old family graveyard tomorrow. She had been married twice. her first husband was Parker, and their son Jackie Parker lives in the Gap.
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Mary Bell
Hayfield
A Parker
Jackie Parker
the Gap
Splendid Wheat on Slate Land Observation
Mr. Jos Mason tills slate land in Pine Hill and brings a three foot high wheat sample to the County Clerk’s office. Hartman represents Knights Templars and Masons Life Indemnity. souvenirs from Chicago offered to friends. Major Otey lectures at Court House Hall next Friday for Confederate aid. admission 25 cents.
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Jos. Mason
Pine Hill Belt
Mr. Hartman
The
Knights Templars and Masons Life Indemnity Company
Chicago
Court House Hall
Otey
Wright Seeks Clue in Barn Fire Origin
Mr A S Wright believes a recently found clue will likely identify the guilty party in the barn blaze last Monday night though a Star reporter could not confirm the report as Wright was unavailable. Soft Shell Crabs advertised at Noonans. Rev Copeland Page and C S Baker head to Riverton for fishing. Winchester Inn owner St John and family stay at Hotel Evans. B GO plans a carrier excursion from Washington to the city next Sunday. D B Gibson and Mrs Dr Mason of Charlestown spent the day here. Rudy Wingerter ill at North Main Street home.
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A. S. Wright
D. B. Gibson
Dr. Mason
Charlestown
Our City
Laymen Excluded From Annual Methodist Conference Vote
In Chicago the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church votes to exclude lay members from annual conferences. Clergymen say this decision ends lay representation prospects.
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Methodist Church
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Mulligan Post G. A. R. EK. M. Houston Parade In May
Mulligan Post of the Grand Army of the Republic Houston mustered to take part in the May 15 parade and corner stone ceremony but was inadvertently left off the program due to late invitation reply.
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Mulligan Post
G. A. R. EK. M. Houston
Chambers of Imagery lecture at Market Street Church
This evening at 8 o clock in the lecture room of the Market street M E Church Rev E Olin Eldridge will deliver a humorous and practical lecture on Chambers of Imagery Special music Public cordially invited.
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Market St. M. E
E. Olin Eldridge
All Redmen Convene Friday Meeting at Wigwam
All Redmen are asked to meet Friday night at the wigwam promptly at 8 p.m. sharp. The notice cites business of importance.
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Red Men
Hansbrough Building
Local notes and social briefs from the area
Hair and light frost tonight. Friday fair and not so cold with fresh northwest winds. Parker fountain pews praised by Robert Worsley, Agent. Rev. S. D. Skelton returns from Dayton after Bible Society meeting. J. P. Haddox returns from Hot Springs after Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and State Assembly of Rebekahs. George J. Sheppard and son Harry of Bristol, Pa., visiting Jos. Leafe. Store promotes hats and caps. S H Hable Star Clothier. Mrs. Haines of Augusta fatally burned from dress catching fire on burning brush pile.
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J. P. Haddox
Hot Springs
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
State Assembly of
Rebekahs
George J. Sheppard
Harry
Bristol
Jos. Leafe
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
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Eee
Winchester Boys
H. Hable
Lewis Bros
E. Piccadilly Street
Thomas Keating
Cumberland Brewing Company
J. M. Woltz and
Taylor House
Horsey & Atwell
Clothiers
North Main Street
Noonans
Copeland Page
C. S. Baker
Riverton
Cor
Rudy Wingerter
Hearts
E. Bruce Capper
West Water St
Market St. M. E. Church
Parker Fountain
Robert Worsley
S. D. Skelton
Dayton
Ohio
Bible Society
United Brethren Church
Washington Life Insurance Company
Consult
Randolph T. McGuire
Heller Bumpine
North Main St
Joey
D. F. Butsler
Brucetown
Council
Board of Trade
W. P. McGuire
Jos
Agt
FOK
Cumberland Beer and
Braddock
Barwell Supplied
the Town
Rgest
Aminine
Lai
Vwliegn’s Children’s
S. H. Hablee
Main and
Water Streets
Robert M. Henry
Telephone
North Market Street
Florshenn
C.davis Cour
Tillman’s Tollgate
Vailey
Star Office
Geo. W. Hllyard
Wm. C. Gratchen Glove Co
N. Market St
Winchester Hand Laundry
W. M. Sumphion
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