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Winchester The Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1898

Page

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Correction on Winchester Methodists Union Report

The Winchester Methodists dispute over union was based on a joint Federation Commission's January 7 1898 meeting in Washington DC. It found no formal merger plan and affirmed both churches would stay separate while pursuing cooperative action and fraternal ties in their Christian work.

Winchester General Conference Washington, D. C Page Acid Kingdom of God M. E. Church Braddock-st

Worthington Buggy Nearly Upset in High Winds

Mr. Edgar Worthington traveling representative for Worthington Tobacco Company near Frederick City Md faced strong gales yesterday. Five miles from Middletown he lost part of his buggy, sheltered behind a house, then tried to return to Frederick City but a fodder stack toppled and the team bolted. He reports five miles covered in 11 12 minutes.

Edgar Worthington Worthington Tobacco Company Frederick City Middletown

High Winds Cause Train Wrecks Across Region

High winds yesterday damaged parts of the country and disrupted rail lines. A B O wreck occurred after a car roof was blown onto another track, a train collided with the damaged car, and a freight train bound for Brunswick lost its roofed top posing a danger to a bystander.

Brunswick

Knights of Pythias Annual Sermon at Castle Hall

Winchester Lodge No. 60 Knights of Pythias calls all members to meet at Evans' building Castle Hall next Sunday at 7 PM for the annual sermon at the Baptist Church preached by Rev. E B Jackson. Visiting Pythians invited. special music featured.

Knights of Pythias Winchester Lodge Castle Hall Evans Baptist Church E. B. Jackson

Winchester Terpsichorean Club to Hold First Soiree

The Winchester Terpsichorean Club plans its first soiree at Cameron Hall next Monday night. A splendid dance program has been arranged and will showcase its popular dance nights from recent months.

Winchester Terpsichorean Club Cameron Hall

Grace Lutheran Young People to Host Reception

The Young People's Prayer Meeting Society of Grace Lutheran Church will host a reception in Evans Hall above the Adams Express Office tomorrow evening.

Young People’s Prayer Meeting Society Grace Lutheran Church Evans Hall Adams Express

Winds Tear Off Roof of Local House

High winds removed the roof from Daniel Fahnestock’s residence northwest of the city. He traveled to Winchester this morning to seek a replacement.

Daniel Fahnestock Winchester

Wheat Price Quoted At 94 Cents Today

Market note records wheat at 94 cents per bushel in today’s quotation.

Friendship bazaar crowds fuel optimism for company’s event

Attendance swelled past expectations at the Friendship bazaar with Captain Kinzel and seventy men guiding guests to Union hall after supper. Prizes included a water set and a silver cup and receipts neared record levels, boosting morale among the ladies overseeing the stalls.

Captain Kinzel Union Hall Union A. B. Davidson H. K. Russell Union Company Reed C. E. Hoover Kinzel

Tenth Anniversary Celebrated at Gaul Residence

Friends of William Gaul gathered at his home Sunday to mark ten years since his arrival in America. Mr. and Mrs. Gaul received a silver service as gifts. Refreshments, music, and dancing followed. Mrs. Gaul is identified as the daughter of Geo Henry Haines of this city.

Washington Times William Gaul America

Porker Change Hands After Bazaar Win

Mr H K Russell sold the pet pig he won at the Friendship bazaar to Mr Ollie McCauley. This morning Taylor Morgan chased the pig at Russell's barn yard and finally corralled it in a cracker box, delivering it to McCauley’s residence.

H. K. Russell Ollie McCauley Taylor Morgan Mr. Russell

Close of a Successful Revival at United Brethren Church

The six week revival on Braddock street ends as Pastor Rev. S. D. Skelton rests at home under a doctor’s care after strain from nightly services. The revival led to many conversions and thirty four new members joined the United Brethren Church on North Market Street.

United Brethren Church Braddock Street S. D. Skelton North Market Street

James Pinkerton Dies After Stroke At 60s Bank Official

James C. Pinkerton a thirty year Bank of North America employee in Philadelphia died last Monday at Presbyterian Hospital from a stroke ending in paralysis. He served ten years as assistant cashier and was respected by bank officials and friends. He lectured locally and was brother in law to Mrs. John F. Jones of Piccadilly Street who attended the funeral.

James C. Pinkerton Bank of North America Philadelphia Presbyterian Hospital Pinkerton John F. Jones Piccadilly Street

Five Musical Giants lecture by John Towers

Tonight at 7 45 the Court House Hall hosts John Towers presenting The Five Musical Giants. The New York audience praised him as a lecturer and the music will feature high quality vocal and instrumental performances. Tickets at T T Walls book store priced 25 and 35 cents.

Court House Hall John Towers New York Musical Courier Towers New York Museum of Fine Arts T. T. Wall’s

Journal Claims Spanish Plot Behind Maine Sinking

The New York Journal declares the Maine’s destruction the work of an enemy and offers a USD 50 000 reward for the perpetrators. The sum nears 200 for each of the 250 sailors who died, highlighting the tragedy and pursuit of accountability.

Journal New York Journal Maine

Ritter v Carpenter Case Dismissed by Justice Crebs

The case of Hector Ritter versus Jas Carpenter was dismissed when brought before Justice Crebs this morning.

Hector Ritter Jas. Carpenter Justice Crebs

Pay Day Announcement For Baltimore & Ohio

A notice indicates today is pay day for the Baltimore and Ohio, confirming salary distribution across departments.

Baltimore & Ohio

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THE Christ Club Soiree M. Reception James Pinkerton
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