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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

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Jacob Schneider Called by Death in City

Jacob Schneider prominent local youth dies at 26 after a long tuberculosis illness at his parents home corner of Braddock and Clifton streets. He served as past chancellor of Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias and was to represent the lodge at the Staunton grand lodge meeting. Survived by parents two brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Church with Grace Lutheran and Rouss Hook and Ladder Company attending. Burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Jacob Schneider Henry Schneider Braddoick and Cifford Schneider Winchester Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Taunton Harry C. Stouffer Grace Lutheran Church Rouss Hook and Ladder Company Winchester Lodge of Pythians Rouss Hook and Ladder Colny Henry William Schneider Ella Mamie Gertrude Schneider Geo. S Bowers Grace Church Mount Hebron The

Accident as horse bolts near Hayfield injures Potts

Mr. Harry Potts of Winchester was riding a young horse from Gore when the animal shied and bolted on a road near Hayfield on Sunday. He was thrown onto rocks sustaining facial cuts and a gash above the left eye and two lacerated fingers. He received first aid locally and was later brought to town for medical care.

Mrr Harry Potts Winchester Sen Gore Hayfield Mr. Potts W. 8 Love Potts

Walbrook Team Set for Midweek Home and Away Games

Walbrook travels to Martinsburg for a Wednesday game while a Thursday match will be played at Martinsburg due to the wet grounds.

Walbrok Martinsburg Walbrook

Martinsburg trip plans urged at 8 p.m. meeting

All members of Sarah Zane Co. request a Wednesday 8 p.m. meeting to finalize arrangements for the Martinsburg trip. Also noted is a lost Northwestern Grade lady's coat with dark trimming titled Tignt and a reward for its return at Rochester Memorial Hospital. 18-16-21.

Sarah Zane Co Martinsburg V. Rachester Memorial Hospital

Railroads Face Contempt Over Through Train Order

General Superintendent F C Bachelder and officials arrive by private car to discuss the failure of the Baltimore and Ohio and Southern railroads to establish through service from Lexington to Washington. The state commission convenes in Richmond to hear why both roads have not obeyed the January order set to take effect April 28. Rivalries between the lines are blamed for noncompliance.

F.C. Bachelder Eee China J. E. Spurrier J.L. Maphis Staynton Mike Bachelder Richmond Baltimore and Ohio Southern State Corporation Commission Lexington Washington

Mount Williams youth Wilbur Snead freed on theft charge

Wilbur Snead of Mount Williams was discharged by Justice Hartle after witnesses could not identify him in the Hagerstown theft case. Sheriff Earnshaw of Hiarstown had arrested him for stealing patches in Hagers town, but the prosecution dropped the case and Snead offered to return without requisition papers. William Rowe, who bought a stolen watch, said Snead was not the seller.

Wilbur Snead Mount Williams Earnshaw Hiarstown Hagerstown Hartle Young Snead Snead William Rowe

Democrats urged to attend Roanoke convention meeting

Notice to all Democrats calling every voter to express preference for delegates at the Roanoke convention. The meeting is tonight at 8 o'clock in Court House Hall. A mayor and councilmen will also be nominated.

Roanoke Court House Hall

Kidnapped the Bride melodrama thrills theater crowd

The Chauncey Keiffer Company staged The Kidnapped Bride at the Auditorium last night to an appreciative audience. A dramatized version of Marie Correlli's novel Thelma will be presented tonight.

Chauncey-Keiffer Company Marie Correlli

Enter tainment at Market Street M E Church Tonight

Tonight event at Market Street M E Church at 8 o clock admission ten cents refreshments sold attend this entertainment presented for local patrons by church group with low cost entry and refreshments available.

Market St. M. BE

Notice To Pythians Meet At Their Castle

Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias members to gather at their castle at night to arrange for the funeral of Brother Jacob Schneider. C G N GOOD presiding officer.

Winchester Lodge Knights of Pythias Jacob. Schneider

Miss Trenholm Engaged to Stockport Man in Winchester

Announcement in Winchester states Miss Florence Trenholm daughter of the late Hon. Alfred G. Trenholm of Charleston and Mrs. William Mayo Atkinson is engaged to Mr Alexander D. Lathrop of Stockport New York. They plan a New York summer wedding after a long wedding trip with residence on his Hudson river estate. Also notes forthcoming marriage of Miss Georgia Shiner to Mr George William Pulliam in Winchester on May 27 at the Gearing residence with a reception to follow.

Winchester Florence A ‘Prenholm Alfred. G.trenholm Charleston S. C William Mayo Atkinson Alexander D. Lat Stockport New York Trenholm South Carolina George A. Trenholm Treasury Confederate States Campbell R. Bryce Columbia D. C Robert W. Wooley Washington Alfred G. Trenholm Lathrop Hudson River Albany Maine Canada James E. Gearing West End Pulliam Woodstock Piccadilly Street

Van De Vyver to Stay as Richmond Bishop

Bishop Van de Vyver plans to remain as bishop of Richmond after a mass meeting at the Bijou Theater in Richmond. He indicated that if his people wish it, he would be glad to spend his remaining years in Virginia, withdrawing his January resignation to the Pope. The Star reports the resolution was presented last night.

van de Vyver Richmond Virginia The Star

Shenandoah Council 205 Drummers At Grand Court Meeting

Members of Shenandoah Council No. 205 United Commercial Travelers praised recognition given to their representatives at the Grand Court meeting in Parkersburg West Virginia last week. F C Roller D D Davis and William M Fankhouser received committee appointments with Roller on resolutions and Davis on neurology while Fankhouser was chosen to a two year term on the grand executive committee. Past Councilors Frank Gould and I S McNeill attended.

Shenandoah Council United Commercaal Travelers Parkersburg W. Va Messrs F. C. Roller D. D. Davis William M. Fankhouser Roller Mr. Davis Fankhouser Prank ‘Gould I. 8. McNeill

DEDICATE CHURCH AT CAPON BRIDGE

The First Christian Church at Capon Bridge was dedicated in a morning service led by Rev. L. L. Carpenter of Wabash Indiana. His wife delivered the dedicatory sermon, and Carpenter spoke on Palestine Sunday evening. The church, a modern building seating several hundred, cost 2000 dollars and was debt free. Pastor Roy Schmucker of Rock Enon.

Capon Bridge New Christian Church First Christian Church L. L. Carpenter Wabash Indiana Carpenter Palestine Roy Schmucker Rock Enon

Red Men Attend 62nd Great Council in Lynchburg Virginia

Mr A H Jackson and Dr J A Richards depart at noon for Lynchburg Virginia to attend the sixty second annual session of the Great Council of Virginia Improved Order of Red Men starting tomorrow. They represent Incohonee Tribe of this city with Jackson a member of the Great Board of Appeals and to take a leading part. Shawnee Tribe will be represented by W L Whissen from this city.

A. H. Jackson J. A. Richards Lynchburg Great Council of Virginia Jackson Great Board of Appeals Great Council

City Real Estate Transfers Noted by Clerk of Court

Reed admitted to record transfers for two city lots. First a 35 by 100 foot lot on West Clifford street moved from W. O. Horsey to L. Herbert Haines for 360 dollars. Second a 30 by 74 foot Kern street lot transferred from Jacob J. Fries and wife to M. Lizzie Bayliss for 250 dollars.

Jacob 8. Fries M. Lizzie Bayliss Kern Street

Death of Martha A Johnson Former Winchester Resident

Intelligence reports the death of Martha A Johnson a former resident of Winchester who died at her home in Steelton Pennsylvania after moving away several years ago. She was born and raised in Winchester and about 15 years ago her first husband Isaac Johnson died. She later remarried a man with the surname Johnson. Before her death she wished to be buried near her old homeplace and this will be carried out. Her remains arrived in Winchester today at noon via the Cumberland Valley Railroad.

Winchester Martha A. Johnson Steelton Isaac, Johnson Steeltom Johnson Cumberland Valley

Hook's Mill Bran and Middlings Offer

Local notice announces availability of bran and middlings at Hook's Mill with tag line 16 16 6t indicating product grade or mix.

Hook's Mill

Fugitive Has Been Captured in Virginia

Berryville Virginia May 19 a telegram from Major Richard Sylvester chief of Washington police says Sadie Jones the black woman convicted of forgery has been captured and is being held for Virginia authorities Allie Robinson and her daughter Sadie Jones were tried and sent to the penitentiary they escaped from Berryville jail The Robinson woman is at large possibly in Pittsburgh The daughter was located after a long search a habeas corpus proceeding and requisition to Governor Snavart are being considered by officials

The Star Berryville Richard Sylvester Washington Police Sadie Jones Virginia T Allie Robinson R. O O. Allen Robinson Pittsburg Washington Sylvester Jones William Travers Lewis Ssn

Judge Emerson Crosses the River

The funeral of John H. Emerson who died Friday night at his brother Noah R. Emerson’s Cumberland Maryland home from a paralytic stroke was held yesterday at 2 PM. Rev. Alex Bielaski of Kingston Methodist Episcopal Church officiated and burial followed at Rose Hill. Emerson was an archer and Civil War veteran known as Judge to friends in Winchester.

John H. Emerson Noah R. Emerson William Street Cumberland Mid Alex. Bielaski Kingston Methodist Episcopal Church Rose Hill Seemnie J. Emerson Berryville Emerson Winchester

Inspector Booth Injured by Falling Drive Wheel

Inspector A C Booth suffered severe pain after a drive wheel crushed his right thigh in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yards. He remains at Memorial Hospital under careful care and is expected to return home later this month. His wife and mother visited, and Knights of Pythias members from Winchester Lodge No 65 called.

A. C. Booth Baltimore and Ohio Memorial Hospital Bunswick Deccy Booth Knights of Pythias Winchester Lodge No. 65

Martinsburg Meeting Tonight of Charley Rouse Fire Co

Notice calls all members planning to go to Martinsburg to attend tonight’s meeting at 8 o clock. Members urged to be present and participate in the call to action.

Charley Rouse Fire Co Martinsburg

Reupholstering by Hagerstown Lounge Co this week

Mr. G. W. Haymaker visits town to reupholster furniture This week offering estimates after presenting a selection of samples at the home of customers in the area.

Hagerstown Lounge Co G. W. Haymaker

Wanted Produce Cash Buyers by Sprint Produce Co

Advertisement from Sprint Produce Co at 15 W. Water St offers to buy all kinds of country produce at the highest cash price. Headline notes 19-19-41 as the rate or contact line for sellers.

Sprint Produce CO Water St

Closer Relations for Two Churches Examined

The sixteenth triennial session of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States opens in York Pennsylvania today to consider closer ties with the Presbyterian and Reformed denominations. About 500 delegates attend from Virginia Classis with Rev. Hacker of Roanoke and Rev. Holtheins of Martinsburg listed among attendees.

Trinity Reformed Church Virginia General Synod Hacker Roanoke Holtheins Martinsburg Centenary Reformed Church Thie City

Rogers and Catherine New Duties for Navy Officers

Commander Charles Rogers, son-in-law of Mrs. Gen. John Walker, is ordered to command the cruiser Milwaukee in Washington. Assistant Surgeon David Cather, recently from the cruiser Pennsylvania and now at League Island, is reassigned to the Navy recruiting station in Kansas City Missouri.

Charles As John Walker Navy Department Washington Milwaukee David C. Cather Clark Cather Pennsylvania Lancaster League Island Havy Kansas’ City Cather

Cartier of Stewart and Wolf Offers Free Sessions This Week

The new rink at Cartier of Stewart and Wolf invites ladies to sessions with no charge and morning and afternoon sessions free for gentlemen. Skates cost 10 cents per session for owners. private skates kept in thorough repair at no charge.

Cartier Stewart and Wolf Sta Kates

Colored Child Dead In East Pall Mall Street Home

John R. Jackson infant son of Robert Jackson died last evening at the family home on East Pall Mall street. He was 20 months old. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow.

John R. Jackson Robert Jackson East Pall Mall’ Street

Rouss Hook and Ladder Co Meeting for Martingburg Trip

The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company will reconvene Tuesday evening May 19 to complete arrangements for the Martingburg trip. Members with blue or duck uniforms report at the hall as directed by the committee.

Rouss Hook and Ladder Co Martingburg

Weather Report for Virginia Showers Tonight

A weather notice reports showers tonight for Virginia with a Wednesday forecast of fair conditions thereafter.

Virginia

Block Party at Market Street Rink Tonight

A community block party is set for Market Street Rink tonight at 7 PM. Local organizers invite residents to join for music, food, and activities.

Market Street

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Jacob Railroads Miss Trenholm Georgie Shiner George W. Polliam Mgr van de Vyver Old Virginia Inspector Booth Rogers and
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