Death of Rev. Joseph P. Wilson Dims Local Methodist Ties
Rev. Joseph P. Wilson 75 a superannuated minister of the Baltimore conference died of heart disease at Hampstead Md He lived four years in Winchester Va and pastored Market Street M E Church in the city He is survived by a widow and one son Funeral services will be held at the Hampstead home with Rev J Fred Heisse in charge Interment will be in Hampstead cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Wilson
Hampstead
Winchester
Wilson
Market ‘Street
William A. Chapman
Washington
Durban G. Miller
Pennsylvania
Oliver Brown
New Jersey
Henry P. West
Belair
City Hall Commissioner Coryell Stricken In Office
In a City Hall office before 9 oclock this morning commissioner J B R Coryell suddenly suffered lumbago and pleurisy with serious condition. Dr Latane and Dr Boyd were called for consultation and he was stayed at City Hall until noon then taken home to South Main street. He showed slight improvement in the afternoon but remained seriously ill. For Rent: 6 Room flat Henry Baetjer.
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J. BR. Coryell
the Revenue
McCarty
Opening Day Attendance At Winchester Public Schools
The Winchester fall and winter session began at 9 am with 525 pupils enrolled at John Kerr School for white students and strong turnout at the East Piccadilly Street building for colored pupils. Two daily sessions will start next week. new annex facilities at Kerr School are nearing completion and expected ready by early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Kerr School
South Market Street
East Piccadilly Street
N. D. Cool
J. H. Quiett
Kerr School
Cork Street
Fatal wreck near Chicago claims multiple lives in Ches tertown
Two dead including a Chicago woman, many wounded, and several dying after a rear end collision between a theater train from Chicago and an excursion train to Indianapolis near Ches tertown Indiana. Rescue trains evacuated victims to Mercy Hospital and the Morgue as relief crews worked at List Street station in Chicago. Meanwhile General Meyer U S A orders more troops to the Mexican border with two cavalry units already departing Fort Sam Houston and three in service along the Rio Grande.
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Chicago
Chestertown
Ind
Indianapolis
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
List Street
Mercy Hospital
Galveston
Bush
Meyer
Fort Sam Houston
Rio Grande
Woman Held on Bigamy Charges For Steelton Arrest
Annie Webster, a young Black woman arrested by Steelton police on bigamy charges, was taken to Steelton by a colored constable from here on Saturday evening. The woman protests her innocence as she faces the charge.
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Annie Webster
Steelton
Bryan and Kern Democratic Club Postponed to Sept 25
Notice to Democrats: the Bryan and Kern Democratic Club meeting is postponed until September 25 at 8 o'clock in the Court House Hall due to Old Home Week activity. All Democratic voters are urged to attend and enroll as members.
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Bryan and Kern Democratic Club
Court ‘House
Week of Pleasure Begins Tonight in Winchester
The Shawnee Tribe, No. 2, and other groups launch homecoming festivities with a carnival at the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair grounds tonight. A big parade, grand tournament, ball, and fire department display follow through the week with free admission tonight and 10 cents thereafter. Baseball games shape the schedule at Regarvoir Park with teams from Petersburg and Walbrook Md. playing daily.
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Cumber Valley
Baltimore
Ohio
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Big Carnival Company
Red
The
Star
Regarvoir Park
Petersburg
Walbrook
Reuss Engine House
Millinery Line Highlighted By Miss Frances Cline Visit
Miss Frances B. Cline returns from eastern cities with a complete fall and winter millinery line. Also accompanying her is Miss Steiner an experienced Baltimore trimmer. Dancing fair grounds at Main Ballying with shows at 9 30 a m 2 p m and 7 pm.
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Miss Steiner
Baltimore
Idpeed
Frederick County Distiller Sager Arrested in Liquor Case
Thomas Sager a Frederick county distiller faces charges after an arrest in which two men allegedly bought liquor from him as sheriff Purcell waited to escort him to jail. A October 5 grand jury will decide on trial and possible penitentiary sentence. Sheriff Purcell seized two barrels and an eighth of whiskey at Sager’s west county estate. The whiskey, said to be strong enough to float an iron wedge, will be turned over to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sager
Frederick County
Sager
Sheriff Purcell
Purcell
Ager
Brand
Crowned King of the Rollers at Market Rink
Celebrated skater Prof. J Davison heads a roller show at St. Rink September 17 to 19 with high jumping world records on skates and fast stilt and acrobatic skating. Carnival week offers many novelties and low admission with skate rental.
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Davison
Fine Performances Begin On Tuesday at the Auditorium
Vaudeville acts and moving pictures debut with matinees and four nightly shows from Sept. 14 to 18 at the Auditorium. Prices range from 1 cent to 35 cents with children at 10 cents and 6 pence. Reserved seats are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras Senta
Secretary L B Ricketts Named Virginia Horse Show Secretary
Charles Mulikin president of the Virginia Horse Show Association announced that L B Ricketts of Orange was appointed secretary to fill the office vacated by the late Charles Smith, who died at Warrenton after injuries from a fall at the Berryville Horse Show during the Norfolk show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mulikin
L. B. Ricketts
Orange
Charles Smith
Warrenton
Berryville
Ricketts
Henrietta Crossman Stars in Mistress Nell at Auditorium
Henrietta Crossman returns in the celebrated comedy Mistress Nell at the Auditorium Saturday night September 19. The beloved actress will perform as Nell Gywn and dazzle local playgoers with her famed portrayal.
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Henrietta Crossman
Nell
Miga
Henrietta Crosman
Nell Gywin
Iti
England
Rally in County Schools Watch Thru Educational Rally
In Whitacre Virginia on September 4 a large educational rally drew about 600 county residents to discuss school improvement. After a community dinner, several musical numbers were performed by local groups, followed by addresses from Gray Williams and State Senator Robert M. Ward. The event aimed to boost support for county schools and prepare for the upcoming session opening on the fifth of next month.
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Whitacre
Junction Band
Messick
Unitedn Church
Winchester Williams
Williams
Lula
Robert M. Ward
Winchester Senate
Ward
Senate of
Virginia
Tn É
Senaor Ward
Gainesboro
Mesers
R. Ki Omps
R. E. L. Whitecre
Samuel 8
Brown
Fire Breaks Out in Berryville Josephine County
Berryville Virginia on September 14 a blaze in a small house owned by Mabalie Hasis occupied by Paul Williams and wife in Josephine City destroyed the structure and its contents. The Berryville Fire Company arrived but could not save the building as flames had gained headway.
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Berryville
Berryvill
Mabalie Hasis
Paul Wiliams
Lost Rosary With Pale Purple Stones and Crucifix
A pale purple stone rosary with a crucifix is missing and a liberal reward is offered for its return to Star ap.
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Market @Street Church
Age Ptt
Henry Baetjer
Hearst News Service
M. J. Hardesty
Wilbur Gaunt
J. W. Dodd
RR. W. Gaver
Lodge Bowles
Messrs
B. C. Shull
L. A. Huyett
Edgar LeFevre
Roy P. Duvall
Senator R. Gray
Winchester Fire Department
Frances B. Cline
Tom
L. S. Ricketts
BIG Educational
Rally IN
Counsy
Peppincot
Josephine
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