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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1909

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W C Kennerly Dead in Clarke Virginia

William Carnegy Kennerly a lifelong White Post resident dies at home after paralysis at age 85. He founded the Old Dominion kennels, wrote as Old Dominion, and served as Confederate cavalry lieutenant. Funeral at Meade Memorial Church Wednesday at 11. Survived by son James Francis and daughters Annie C Fannie Minetta. wife Margaret Withers died years ago.

The Star White Post William Carnegy Kennerly Kennerly Meade Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church Greenway Court Fairfax Dickinson College Pennsylvania Margaret F. Withers James Withers Fauquier County Greenway James Francis Kennerly Annie C Fannie Minetta Kennerly Edgar Kennerly Texas Thomas Kennerly Augusta County Annnie Carnegy England Old Dominion Piedmont Protestant Episcopal Church Old

Record crowds attend Church of the Brethren annual meeting in Winchester

A large gathering estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 attended the Church of the Brethren annual meeting at Assembly Park in Winchester. Railroads moved thousands of visitors from Harrisonburg and other states with no accidents as special trains arrived on time. Water supply shortages caused by distribution issues led to hauled water and long waits for drinks, but no one suffered.

Winchester Harrisonburg Church of the Brethren Assembly Park J. E. Spurrier Valley Division Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Warrisonburg Shenandoah Valley United States Baltimore and Ohio Lexington Marrisonburg Chicago Pittsburg

Old Bridge Going at Shepherdstown Over Canal Span

Workmen have removed all river spans of the old Norfolk and Western Railway bridge at Shepherdstown and are taking down the last span over the canal. The remaining high trestlework on the Maryland shore will also be removed.

Norfolk and Western Railway Shepherdstown Maryland

Renowned Orator to Speak at Hagerstown Confederate Memorial

Mr. R. Gray Williams of Winchester has been secured to deliver the address at the Confederate memorial exercises in Hagerstown on Sunday June 13.

R. Gray Williams Winchester Hagerstown

Death of Mrs Walter Miller at Opequon

Walter Miller died at 50 after a brief illness of blood poison on Sunday morning at her home in Opequon. She leaves her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Laurie, her husband and three children Cecelia Edith Virginia and Theodore Miller. Funeral was at 11 o'clock today conducted by Rev Luke R Markwood of Frederick Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South. Interment at St Paul’s Church.

Walter Miller Opequon George Laurie Cecelia Edith Virginia Theodore Miler Luke R. Markwood Frederick

Tribute Letter From Miller on Hansbrough Death

Mr James Hansbrough is remembered with high praise by William E Miller secretary and general manager of Miller Plantation Company New York In a personal letter Miller lauds Hansbrough as a man of integrity with a strong character and gentleness noting his life left a heritage of a good name for his family friends and business associates and urging others to emulate his example. He expresses deep sorrow at the sudden death and praises the deceased as a model of honest conduct and personal worth.

William E. Miller New York Miller Plantation Hedges Mr. Hansbrough Carter Hansbrough Ansbrough

Reo Leads British Army Auto Parade in War Test

The REO headed a parade of automobiles carrying 1 000 soldiers from London to Hastings in recent military tests on the utility of automobiles in wartime conducted by the British government. tf) O. T. Ritter, Agt.

REO London Hastings

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Mourns Death of S H Hansbrough

At a board meeting the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society honors late Scott S H Hansbrough. The resolutions praise his public spirit, business talent, and long service as treasurer and director. A memorial will be spread in the minutes and sent to his family.

Shenandoah “Valley Agricultural Society Logan R H. F H. F. Byrd J. ®. McCann Scott Hansbrough Cient Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society

Winchester Bluemont Stage Notice

Weekly stage service from Winchester to Bluemont runs Sundays from June 1 to December 1 with returns via Castleman's Ferry at noon and a riverside layover until 4 pm. daily Bluemont arrivals by Southern Railway train at 10:40 am and return at 4:12/4:15 pm. stages wait for Berryville morning train on Sundays and Wednesdays. signed Maurice F. Castleman dated 5-29-1p-tf.

Winchester Bluemont Castleman’s ‘Ferry Southern Ry. Cos Tage

Notable Visitors Arrive in Harrisonburg on Valley Turnpike Visit

At Harrisonburg Mr J F Byrd of Winchester editor of the Winchester Star and Valley Turnpike Company resident. Mr Max von Schlegel of Martinsburg W Va arrived on business yesterday and are registered at the Kavan augh Harrisonburg Times.

Winchester The Winchester Star Valey_ Turnpike Company Max von Schlegel Martinsburg W. Va Kavanaugh—Harrisonburg Times

Sale Postponed for Death of Robert R. Smith at Silver Spring Farm

Owing to the death of Robert R. Smith the sale of registered stock at Silver Spring farm near Wickliffe Clarke county is postponed to Thursday June 3. Mr Smith's friends are urged to attend. Richard B Smith Manager. The best window shades advertised by John S Sotenberger & Co.

Robert R. Smith Silver Spring” Farm Wickliffe Clarke County

Giants set to open baseball season in Winchester

Winchester prepares for the opening day as the Giants aim to match last season’s Virginia League pennant success. Confederate grave flowers will mark Saturday’s ceremonies despite the Six of June observance on Sunday. Players arrive, with practice set to begin Tuesday and an opening game against the Columbia Athletic Club of Washington at Reservoir Park at 3 30.

Winchester Giants Richmond Baker Stonewall Bill” Foard Clifton Forge Don McDonald Curly’ Brown Washington Cy McDonald Eddie Duggan George Mabry Johnny Johnson Charlie Duffy Columbia Athletic Club Reservoir Park

Fish Commissioner Bowers Travels From Martinsburg

United States Fish Commissioner George M. Bowers of Martinsburg arrived yesterday and spent the night at Hotel Evans. He left for Martinsburg this afternoon after attending to business in the city.

iHion George M. Bowers Martinsburg United States Evans Mr. Bowers

School Closing Exercises at S J Paul A M E Church

Closing exercises of Mrs. B M Ross's school held tomorrow evening at 8 45 at S J Paul A M E Church. Mrs Ross teaches the school and the public is invited to attend.

Stork Visits Weaver Family Again

A baby boy named John Fleury Blunt Weaver arrived at the home of Mrs. Weaver and her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Maulkner on North Kent Street. The newborn is expected to be christened with that full name.

A. K. Weaver John Fleury Blunt Weaver

Decoration Day National Holiday Observed

On Decoration Day, all backs closed and holiday hours observed at the post office, with public schools closing at noon.

Piano Tuning Services Record in Winchester

Arthur Dornblazer is tuning pianos in Winchester, with orders left at Hotel Evans. A brief note records a piano tuning service activity and contact point.

Arthur Dornblazer Winchester Hotel Evans

Winchester pastor preaches at Clearbrook church service

In Clearbrook a Winchester Presbyterian pastor preached Sunday afternoon to a larger congregation at the Presbyterian Church in Clearbrook. The event drew a notable turnout for the county.

Honor Paid 10 Heros in Blue at Winchester

National Memorial Day observances took place at Winchester National Cemetery under Mulligan Post No 30 Grand Army of the Republic with hundreds attending. Veterans in blue uniforms were escorted by ladies to graves adorned with flowers and flags, while the Ladies Memorial Association supervised grave decorations and a New York monument.

Mulligan Post No. 30 Grand Army of the Republic E. M. Houston Winchester National Cemetery Veterans of Ladies’ Memorial Association Ik. J. Lewis New York

New Livery Offers Prompt Service and Low Rates

New livery service advertises prompt prompt prompt prompt. Traveling men get special terms with two phone numbers listed for Fairfax Lane.

Fairfax Lane

Mr Abell Improves After Appendectomy at Memorial

Mr Walter R Abell of Baltimore recovered from an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital and continued to improve with expectations he may leave the hospital this week.

Walter R. Abell Baltimore Memorial Hospital

Captain Cooper Returns Home After Surgery

Captain Lewis F. Cooper of the second ward common council has recovered enough from a Memorial Hospital operation to return to his North Washington Street home. He expects to be out in a few days.

Lewis F. Cooper Second” Ward Memorial Hospital Washington Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. C. Kennerly Clarke J/Ada A. Miller Miller Opeqnon This County Ada May Ada May. Miller Savife Afr Wm. E. Miller S. H. Hansbrough O. T. Ritter Agt Hillyard & Lewis Winchester-Bluemont John S. Sotenberger ®& Co Stork Casino Tpit Mr. Abel Capt Cooper Better
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