Religious News In Brief At Braddock Street Churches
Services conducted at Braddock Street M E Groveh Church with a sunrise Christmas service planned. Rev Jos P Wilson to hold a 6 AM Christmas prayer meeting. Sunday School children's treat Friday at 4. Other leaders include M L Barr Ruhamia Repshur and I W Russell guiding Epworth League Young Peoples and Westminster League activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L Barr
Epworth League
Braddock-street
M. BE
Fannie Hull
M. L. Barr
Blanche Fox
8. K. Cox
Braddock St
M.E. Groveh
Jos .P. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Braddock-St. M. E
Wm. Samption
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Association
Centenary Reformed Church
Ruhamia Repshur
Epworth
Special Christmas Services At Local Lutheran Society
The Y P P M 88 Lutheran society held a special Christmas morning service at 9 28 o'clock, featuring a bright song service by three choirs. Rev W L Seabrook sang solo "The Little Town of Bethlehem" and several others performed solos with choruses. Hugh Green led the devotions and read a poem "The Old Old Story" while Dr Geo H Heist supervised the song service as the room was decorated with evergreens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Society
W. L. Seabrook
Bethlehem
Katie Miller
Rebecca Bell
George
H. Heist
John S. Sloat
Hugh Green
Geo. H. Heist
Death of John L. Robins in Indianapolis
Telegram announces death of John L. Robins Indianapolis Indiana yesterday. Remains to be buried at Mount Hebron cemetery on noon train Wednesday. He was aged fifty five to sixty and formerly managed the Taylor House for several years. Survived by sisters Mrs C E Marrifield and Misses Ella C Het Robins and Het Robins all of Indianapolis.
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A. L. Shedrér
John L. Robins
Indianapolis
Ind
Mt. Hebron
Robins
Taylor House
Ella C
Het. R. Robins
Mrs A M Baker and Daughter Return from Baltimore Visit
Mrs A M Baker and her daughter Miss Virginia have returned home after a brief visit in Baltimore, adding to social notices of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Baker
Virginia
Baltimore
Local marriage licenses issued by County Clerk Cartmell
County Clerk Cartmell issued marriage licenses this morning to Chas T Lindamood of Shenandoah county and Emma Q Wisecarver of this county Jno R Brannon of Shenandoah and Bessie Manuel of this county Edw A Rogers and Lelia C Graves J Wm Miller and Eva Hackock both of this county Newton O Morris of Hampshire and Laura B Cather of this county On Saturday a license was issued to Omar G Malone and Annie K E Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rascal Cupid
Lelia C. Graves
J. Wm Miller
Eva Haycock
Newton O. Morris
Hampshire
Laura B. Cather
Omar G. Malone
Annie KE. Smith
Will Initiate Encampment Ceremony for Madison Lodge
Will Madison Lodge I O F invest fifteen members with Encampment regalia next Monday evening. Five Patriarchs from various parts of the state will participate in the elevation ceremony to the highest department of Odd Fellowship, signaling growth of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Remains of Wilson Brown Interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery
The remains of the late Wilson Brown were brought from Applepie Ridge to this city on Saturday afternoon and interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Elder D. W. Branson of the county and Rev. Dr. Cox of the city officiated the services. Pallbearers included Jas Robinson, R. R. Brown, John Reese, John Griffith, William R. Smith and Mr. Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Brown
Applepie Ridge
Mount Hebron
D. W. Branson
Dr. Cox
Jas, Robinson
R. R. Brown
John Reese
John Griffith
William R. Smith
Mr. Bond
Cheapies Fog After Serenade At Episcopal Female Institute
Saturday night a crowd of young men gathered around the Episcopal Female Institute to serenade the girls. The gathering turned rowdy with loud college yells and firecrackers filling the air with smoke. Mr. Smith and the school girls appeared to enjoy the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Fémale Institute
Mr. Smith
Baltimore & Ohio Train Delayed In Winchester Saturday Night
The B&O accommodation train arriving in Winchester around 9 02 p m was about one hour and thirty minutes late due to the main line train before it running late causing a delayed connection at Harpers Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Winchester
Harper’s Ferry
How Does It Happen Sunday Drunkenness Question Rises
Citizens grow concerned about a rising number of young men seen on Sunday evenings intoxicated on the streets. A possible investigation to determine how this occurs may be launched to address the troubling scene.
Missionary Address by Rev J F L H Pott in Shanghai Work
Rev J F L H Pott of the Protestant Episcopal Church will speak at Christ Episcopal Church on Thursday evening December 23 about the missionary work in China. This is the only date available during his visit, and parishioners are invited to attend. he previously spoke in this city about five years ago with high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FL H Pott
Protestant Episcopal Church
Shanghai
China
Christ Episcopal Church
Corporation Court Opens December Term With Judge Atkinson
The December term of the Corporation Court opened at 10 o'clock with Judge Atkinson presiding. No criminal cases are on the docket, only a few appeals from magistrates' decisions. Some chancery business will be disposed of during the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Atkinson
Wartime church rent claim advances in Congress
The congregation of St. Joseph's Church in Martinsburg awaits early payment of a government war claim. A bill for about 2880 dollars to cover rent for the church building over three years passed Senate in the current Congress and was favorably reported by the House committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Martinsburg
Senate
House
Ignorance or prejudice in a Saturday debate
Letter writers clash over the Leader versus the New Times. E. D. Roor chides Paul Pry Jr for inconsistency and prejudice, urging fair dealing and inviting a renewed, just discussion. The exchange references the News-Item and New Times publications in contrasting tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pry, Jr
New Times
New York Times
Mr. Pry
E. D. Roor
Crap Shooters Fined by Local Judge
Judge Homer Crebs fines Arthur Washington and Taylor Morgan two dollars and fifty cents each after they were caught cap shooting Saturday evening by Officers Geo McCartney and Edw Neville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Crebs
Arthur Washington
Taylor Morgan
Geo. McCartney
Edw. Neville
Winchester Enjoys Pure Water Amid Cumberland Struggles
Report contrasts water quality between communities. Cumberland residents suffer polluted drinking water while Winchester residents drink clean supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Winchester
Evening Community Meetings Tonight
Local groups announce meetings with the Friendship Band at 8 o clock Turner Ashby Cawp at 7 30 and Madison Lodge Odd Pellows at 7 o clock in small town venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Band
Turner Ashby
Madison Lodge
Odd
Pellows
Rain Clearing Tuesday With Warmer Temperatures
Weather outlook says rain likely to ease by Tuesday and temperatures rise. Agricultural market brief notes dealers paid 90 cents for wheat.
Doctor Carper Blinded by Exploding Toothache Bottle
Dr Henry Carper was injured yesterday when a toothache remedy bottle exploded as he tried to cork it. The glass shattered and liquid splashed into his eyes causing temporary blindness. A colored man had asked for the tooth extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carper
Braddock Street
Valley Areond
Sunday School Entertainments at Local Churches
A list of Christmas week church events with times: First Baptist Sunday program on Wednesday at 7, Kent Street Presbyterian Thursday at 7, Loudoun Street Presbyterian Thursday at 7, Grace Lutheran Christmas Eve 6 30, Christ Episcopal Christmas Eve 7, United Brethren Christmas Eve 7 30, TM M E Church South Christmas Night 7 30, Methodist Episcopal Monday 7 30, Centenary Reformed Christmas Night 7, John Mann A M E Church Monday 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Kent-street Presbyterian
Loudoun St
Grace Lutheran
Christ Episcopal
United Brethren—Christopas
M. E Church South
Methodist Episcopal Church
Centenary Reformed
John Mann A. M. E
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office Dec 19 1897
The weekly list shows letters remaining for Mrs. Alinda Baker Mrs. Jane Brill E D Brooks Mixa Lille Brumback N W Carpenter Clem Crawford Mrs. David Campbell Wm Denny Samuel Derricks Miss Sarah J Ellis Mrs Catharine Foreman Miss Carrie Foster James K E Gray Miss Agnus Hendricks Geo R Lillard Miss Jennie Leckrone A S Marks C E Royce Miss Jenny Rodgers D H Sirbaugh Irena Stevenson Miss Cora Trenary Mrs Ann Will. Callers must pay one cent per letter. Also note Mr Jos M Carver returned from Baltimore after cataract surgery performed by Dr Nolan with Dr Hunter McGuire. The operation was successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Post Office
Alinda Baker
Jane Brill
E D. Brooks
Mixa Lille Brumback
N. W. Carpenter
Clem Crawford
David Campbell
Wm. Denny
Samuel Derricks
Sarah J. Ellis
Catharine Foreman
Carrie Foster
James KE. Gray
Agnus Hendricks
Geo. R. Lillard
Jennie Leckrone
A. S. Marks
C. E. Royce
Jenny Rodgers
D. H. Sirbaugh
Irena Stevenson
Cora Trenary
Ann Will
Spanner Found Belonging to Friendship Fire Company
Mr Joseph Kiger on West Cecil Street found a spanner in front of his home. The tool is believed to have been lost while responding to a fire Friday night belonging to the Friendship Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kiger
West Cecil Street
Friendship Fire Company
New Editor Frank Hu Presents Press salutatory
The Press introduces its new editor Mr. Frank Hu with a salutatory statement outlining aims and vision for the paper. The note signals continuity of editorial purpose and invites reader engagement.
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Frank Hu
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Will
Crap Shooters
DR. Carper
Jos. M. Carver
Griffith Woolen Mills
Nolan
Hunter McGuire
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