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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

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Indians Defeat Winchester In Dramatic Park Game

The Indians beat Winchester 5 to 3 at Reservoir Park in a crowded, tense contest. Duggan starred with a two base hit turned homer, and Brown and Wauseka impressed in fielding and catching for Carlisle. Berryville visits tomorrow with many college players anticipated. ladies admitted free, grandstand ten cents.

Reservoir Park Seschatt Winchester Baker MacDonald Duggan Carlisle Curly Brown Wauseka Indians iIndians Johnson Tarbell Woodward Arrah Wannah Indians A. So Berryville Berville

Larrick to Deliver Main Address at Confederate Veterans Memorial

Frederick County prosecuting attorney Mr Herbert Larrick will address Maryland Association of Confederate Veterans at their annual memorial exercises in Hagerstown on Wednesday evening June 3. The event is expected to draw many ex Confederates from across Maryland and feature several prominent attendees.

Herbert

To Spend Summer Here

Rev. Dr. Lewis G. M. Miller and his family arrived in Winchester from Point Pleasant South Carolina and will spend the summer in the city.

Lewis G. M. Miller Winchester Point” ‘Pleasant, S. C

Livery Stable Seizure Tangles Winchester Trade

Taylor livery stable in Fairfax lane seized by City Sergeant J W Taylor after a deed of sale by Stine to N O Mullendere. Attachements filed by S D McDonald Farmers and Merchants National Bank and others. If claims are not settled in a day or two the property may be sold at public auction.

Ee Stine Near Town Winchester Shenandoah Cumberland J Perry Purcell Fairfax Lane N. O. Mullendere Martinsburg Corporation Court J. W. Taylor Stine Mullendere Taylor S. D. McDonald Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank Thomas Spates Warley Sells Sergeant Taylor the Star

North Platte Bride Weds Kearney Railroad Man in Elegant Ceremony

The marriage took place last week in North Platte Nebraska at the home of Hon. George E. French. Miss Mayme Edmonds Edmonds married Mr. Ralph Waldo Smith a leading railroad man of Kearney Nebraska. They left that evening in his private car for a tour of Southern California and old Mexico and will be at home in North Platte after September 1. The bride is the eldest daughter of the late Mrs. John R. Edmonds of Winchester and a granddaughter noted as refined and accomplished and a social favorite in North Platte and Omaha since coming out recently.

North Platte Neb George E. French Mayme Bill Ralph Waldo Smith Kearney Southern California Old Mexco John R. Edmonds Winchester Omaha

Baccalaureate Sermon at Winchester Episcopal Institute

The closing exercises begin with a baccalaureate sermon at 11 o clock Sunday in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev W H Burkhardt of Leesburg will deliver for the graduating class of the Episcopal Female Institute of Winchester. The entire school is expected to attend the morning service and the choir will sing under Miss Estie G Main. Visitors and patrons are invited.

Eipiscopal Female Institute Winchester Christ Protestant Episcopal Church W. H. Burkhardt St. James's Church Leesburg Estie G. Main Institute

Ladies National Memorial Association to Meet Tomorrow

The Ladies' National Memorial Association will meet at Mrs. Houston's on East Clifford Street tomorrow at 7 45 p m. Donations of flowers for decorating may be left with Mrs. Lewis at National Cemetery on or before May 30.

National Memorial Association

Mrs Elsea Dies Near Berryville After Illness

Berryville Va May 25 Special to The Star Mrs A J Elsea wife of a Clarke county well known citizen died last night at her home three miles east of Berryville after a lingering illness She was 60 Funeral services will be at her home at 10 o clock tomorrow morning Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery Rev Dr Julian Broaddus Baptist pastor officiating She leaves her husband four daughters Mrs James Hummer Mrs Jas Royston Mrs Luther Royston and Miss Minnie Eisea all of Clarke county and four sons William Cleveland Hendricks and Marshall Eisea also of Clarke county

Berryville A. J. Elsea Clarke County Elsea Green Hill Cemetery Julian Broaddus The Baptist Church

Reverend Lacy Preaches in Greensboro While Attending Assembly

Rev J H Lacy, pastor from Winchester, attended the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly in Greensboro NC as a Winchester Presbytery delegate and preached in the city. The assembly voted to publish the sermon by Rev J R Howerton but remove the word damn, despite his explanation that it reflected venom not profanity.

J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Winchester Southern Presbyterian General Assembly Greensboro N.C J. R. Howerton Lexington Wotes Howerton

Stephen Duncan Dies In Hospital

A Berryville notice reports Stephen Duncan, 76, died Saturday night at Dr A B Tucker’s hospital after a fall from a window. Funeral at Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, Washington. Survived by brother Rev Dr Thomas Duncan and two sisters Mrs W W Taylor Milton and Miss Eliza Duncan. He served in the Confederate Treasury in Richmond and later in the Virginia Treasury before retirement.

Berryville Clarke County Stephen Duncan A. B. Tucker Washington Oak Hill Cemetery Duncan Thomas Duncan Ww. Taylor Milton Eliza Duncan Orange N. J Confederate Treasury Richmond Virginia Treasury Department

Sermons of Rev. Dr. J W Lupton at First Baptist Church

Rev Dr J W Lupton of the Presbyterian Church preached both morning and evening in the absence of Pastor Rev E E Norten. Large congregations attended and Lupton's sermons were enjoyed by all present.

J. W. Lupton Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church E. E. Northen

Hook's Mill Brand and Middlings Ad

An OCR fragment promotes buying brand and middlings at Hook's Mill with a partial address and garbled cells. The readable text centers on sale of grain products at a mill location, suggesting a local commerce notice.

Stolen Horses Recovered in Clarke County

Two valuable Valley Turnpike Company horses stolen from a camp near Hahn Mill were found on the Ginn farm near Boyée in Clarke County. The animals showed signs of mistreatment and were identified by Frank Solenberger. They were returned to superintendent Charles H. Heltzel, who paid a $25 reward. Police say clues are being pursued. One horse is a driving horse used by Heltzel. the other is a large draft horse. Authorities alerted nearby towns after the theft.

Valley Turnpike Company Charles. H. Heltzel Mrr. Solenberger Charles H. Heltzel Heltzel Winchester

Annual Sermon to Haddox Lodge in Brucetown Virginia

Haddox Lodge No. 331 of I O O F Brucetown Va will hold its annual sermon in the village church May 31 at 11 o clock a m Rev Mr Smith of Berryville to preach and members of several lodges are expected to attend The public is invited Also Epworth League groups set dates for socials and suppers with the woolen mill here closed for several months prospects uncertain.

Brucetown Haddox Lodge O. F

Rev Dr. McBryde Faints in Richmond Pulpit

Dr. Robert McBryde of Fredericksburg fainted while supplying the pulpit at St. Pauls Church in Richmond. He announced the service would be discontinued, staggered to his seat, and was helped by laymen before a physician took him to Dr. Forsyth's home where he was staying.

Robert McBryde Fredericksburg St. Paul's Church Richmond McBryde Robert Forsyth

Martinsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Virginia Pine of Martinsburg visits Misses Clara and Sadie Richards at The Maples. Mr. and Mrs. C W Forsyth of Front Royal enjoy several days with friends in this city.

Virginia Pine Martinsburg Clara Sadie Richards Mrs. C.W. Forsyth Front Royal

Many Drinks Under The Ban

George W. Kotner the State Commissioner of Agriculture faces embarrassment as people request analyses of various beverages to test if they violate Byrd liquor laws. He can order analyses only at written requests from authorized officers per Section 24. Some requests come from people aiming to entrap others, with compounds named including Rikk Rixx Amberine Ambrosia Small Brew Tidal Wave Reinbrau and Malt Beverage.

George W. Kotner State Commissioner of Agriculture Magruder Koiner Commissioner of Agriculture

Frederick County Democratic Convention Set for May 30

The county plans a May 30 convention at 11 o clock to choose delegates and alternates for the State Democratic Convention in Roanoke on June 11. Frederick County expects pine votes and urges all Democratic voters to attend the county gathering.

Frederick County Roanoke

Paralysis Fatal To Mrs Miller In Hagerstown

Mrs Mary E Miller aged 65 died at her home in Hagerstown on Friday evening from paralysis. She was twice married and survived by her first husband Joseph Worthington and second husband Edward Miller. Also listed are Rigdon Miller Edward Miller and multiple Miller relatives plus two brothers John Winfield and James Winfield of Hagerstown.

Mary E. Miller Hagerstown Joseph Worthington Wiliam Worthington Harry G. Nalille Alvey Worthington West Virginia Dadward Miller Rigdon Miller William ‘Staley Sarah Ll. Miller John Winfield Ce Winck James Winfield

I O O F Reunion at Woodstock Hopes Bryan to Speak

Arrangements for the I O O F Reunion in Woodstock on June 12 are under way with expectations of a large crowd. While not confirmed, there is hope that W J Bryan will be the speaker. Also planned are other notable speakers led by Hill Montague of Richmond, president of the Odd Fellows orphanage in Virginia, with entertainment from visiting Odd Fellows.

Woodstock W. J. Bryan Hill Montague Richmond Odd Fellows Estate Virginia

Revival Assist by Reverend Kern in Charlestown Visit

Reverend D H Kern of Brad dock anee Methodist Episcopal Church South traveled to Charlestown this morning to assist with a cool ieee to be held this week.

D. H. Kern Braddock Anee Methodist Episcopal Church South Charlies Town Ieee

Dr Collins Denny Delivers Speech At Baltimore Meeting

Rev Dr Collins Denny of Vanderbilt and Col William R Denny of Winchester attended a Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church gathering as delegates. Denny avoided any hint of church union with the Methodist Episcopal Church and spoke strongly for the South, praising Southern character and enduring burdens while opposing organic union. He warned against fusion of branches and described the South’s struggles and resilience in vivid terms. Continued on page 6.

Collins Denny Vanderbilt University William R. Denny Winchester J Drst Episcopal Church Episcopal Baltimore Denny

Handsome Affair Given at Pagebrook

A summer dinner at Pagebrook near Boyce Clarke county honored Miss Mary Johnson of the town, with engagement announced and wedding planned for September in Chester. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Mullikin entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Byrd, Mrs. Latane, Harry Russell, R. Williams, and G. Mitchel, among others.

Arly Charles Mullikin Clarke County Pagebrook Boyce T Fair Mary Je Johnson John P. ‘Campbell Mullikim Richard B. Byrd 8. P. Latane Harry K. Russell R. Williams G. Mitchel

The New Rink Opens at Stewart and Wolf Street

Corner location invites guests this week with free admission for ladies at all sessions. Morning prices for private skaters listed at 10 cents, with thorough maintenance and quiet, private facilities emphasized.

Stewart and Wolf Ste Priete

Barr Receives New Maxwell Automobile

Mr Walter E Barr received a handsome new Maxwell automobile on Saturday and had it out for the first time. It is a passenger model with modern attachments and equipment.

Walter E. Barr

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Red Skins Mr. Larrick Railway Official Dr. Lacy Clarke Valley Turnpike Company Dr. McBryde Miller Bryan DR. Collins Denny Winchester Man General Conference
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