City man Hollis Lineberg dies after taxi crash
Hollis Alexander Lineberg son of Mia Laura B. and the late James Hl Lineberg died at City Hospital Martinsburg after a taxi crash on the Williamsport pike near Marlowe. The party, including James Royse, Bert Locke, and J W Flynn Jr, were returning from Hagerstown when the car struck a persimmon tree after the front wheel hit a stone. He lingered in hospital and funeral plans were set for St Joseph Catholic Church with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. He was born February 1 1900 in Lebanon, lived in the city twelve years, and is survived by his mother and several siblings and half siblings.
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Williamsport Pike
Marlowe
East John Street
St. Joseph's
Green Hill Cemetery
Young Lineberg
Hagerstown
James Royse
Bert Locke
J. W. Flynn, Jr
Cole's Hill
Royce
Theden
Lebanon
Vii
Walter Lineberg
Charles Morgan
Stephen Street
Margaret E. Sullivan
East Liberty
Lucy Myers
Hattie and
Brenna
Gussie Renner
Star Tannery
Ella Sayles
Mountain Falls
Harry Lineberg
Public Auction of Antique Furniture in Winchester Estate
Public auction of the late J. D. Grim estate at 24 East Monmouth Street Winchester Virginia at 10:30 a m on Saturday April 24. Auctioneer and estate details listed for bidders. Description includes antique furniture items available for bidding.
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J. D. Grim
East Monmouth St
Winchester
Death of William T. Burke Brother-in-law of Winchester native
Word spread among Winchester friends of the death of William T. Burke of Philadelphia husband of Mrs. Hillborn’s sister. He died suddenly at 7:30 PM Monday evening in Baltimore from dilation of the heart. Funeral services were held at his late residence 1201 North Eleventh Street and burial was private.
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Winchester
William T. Burke
Philadelphia
Harry G. Hillborn
Baltimore
No. 1201
North
Taxpayers Must Pay Capitation Tax by May 1 1915 for Primary
All taxpayers assessed with a capitation tax for 1914 must have some paid on or before May 1 1915 to qualify for voting in the August 3 1915 primary for the November 2 1916 election.
Great Storm Deaths Sweep Texas and Oklahoma
The storm caused extensive deaths and destruction across Texas and Oklahoma. At Austin the death toll stood at 50 with anticipated rises. overall losses exceed 4 million dollars. Fires and floods damaged towns, cut gas supplies, and stranded trains, notably at Chickasaw and El Reno.
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Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Austin
Wynnwood J
Chickasaw
el Reno
Taylor
Pierce- Nordyce Association
Dellas
Immunity and Impeachment Fight From Leavenworth
Don E. Roberts held at Leavenworth for Terra Haute election conspiracy directs his Terra Haute impeachment defense by telegraph. He claims he was elected mayor of Terra Haute and has not resigned his office.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Don BE. Roberts
Terra Haute
Indiana
Telegraph
Wedding Guests Attend Service at Christ Church Charlottesville
Attended wedding of Miss Roberta Ann Garth daughter of Mr and Mrs William Garth and Mr John Porter Jones of Niagara Falls formerly Culpeper Va at Christ Church Charlottesville Va on Wednesday evening. Captain and Mrs Philip E M Walker of Boyce Clarke County attended. Miss Jessica Alward of Clarke County drove in with friends for part of the day. Also notes promotional lines for Rotary Standard sewing machine and Swimley furniture promotions appear in the text.
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Christ Church
Charlottesville
Roberta Ann Garth
William ‘Garth
John Porter Jones
Niagara Falls
Culpeper
Philip E. M. Walker
Boyce
Clarke County
Pay Your Poll Tax Ahead of August Primary
Voters must settle poll taxes by May 1 to be eligible for the August 3 primary. County officers delegates and state senator are to be nominated. The King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. P W Boyd Sr tomorrow afternoon at Nav. BS o'clock.
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P. W. Boyd
Cloel
Chautauqua Visit Promised Again in Winchester
Winchester residents applaud a second chautauqua week with stronger support and more guarantors. Resolutions praise the chautauqua spirit, thank organizers, and urge continued programs for next year, with a guarantor meeting scheduled for early May. Dog taxes are due by May 1, 1915 with notice from Chief M A Doran.
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Winchester
Virginia
Chantauqua
Chautauqua University
Roosevelt And Barnes Face Off In Courthouse Hall
In Syracuse on April 23 Col Roosevelt and William Barnes met chest to chest in the hotel lobby as the trial proceeded. Roosevelt’s testimony covered NY posses and figures Croker Odell Allds and others while he warned of the dangers of invisible government and urged public campaign expenditure laws.
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the Star
Syracuse
N. Y
Roosevelt
William Barnes
Barnes
Col. Roosevelt
New York
Croker
Odell
Allds
Congress
Kern family plans Pacific coast trip via Frisco to visit relatives
Former Postmaster Bentley Kern and his daughter Miss Katherine Kern left for Pilensburg Washington to visit their son and brother Francis Asbury Kern a lawyer and municipal office holder. After Ellensburg they will travel down the Pacific coast to San Francisco and attend the Panama- Read the Richmond Times-Disputed write-up of yesterday.
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Bentley Kern
Katherine Kern
Pilensburg
Wash
Francis Asbury Kern
Ellensburg
Kern
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Barred Plymouth Rocks Enthusiast Crowns a Top Flock
A contributor extols Barred Plymouth Rocks for table quality and show potential. He cites weight ranges, past exhibition success, and the value of careful breeding, discouraging inbreeding and urging proper mating stock. He advises readers to start with a small, reputation-driven flock and to advertise fancy stock to attract buyers.
Trawler St Lawrence Sunk by German Submarine
The admiralty reported the trawler St Lawrence torpedoed and sunk off Grimsby with two sailors drowned. Survivors reached Grimsby after landing at the port. Russian dirigibles attacked targets on the eastern front including the German transport and Vis tula boats.
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The
Star
London
St. Lawrence
Grimsby
Admiralty
Grimsky
Petrograd
Vistula
Miana
Sannsky
Notes From Armel Visit and Health Updates
Mrs M As Ame and her daughter visited Mr Armel at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday. Mr D M Reardon is recovering from a severe grip. Mrs John Madigan of near Nineveh spent several days this week at her son's home. Mr and Mrs M Armel left Tuesday for Washington VA and other points east. Mr Walter Haymaker, treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, has returned home much improved.
Barred Rocks as Accessible Fancy Stock for Beginners
The author extols Barred Rocks as a pretty fowl easy to raise for meat and eggs, arguing they help beginners distinguish good show birds. He urges careful, varied breeding, separate housing for different varieties, and gathering opinions from multiple breeders before judging success.
Thaw Granted Jury Trial in Sanity Case
After nine years, Harry K. Thaw won a jury trial to decide his sanity. Justice Hendrick of the New York Supreme Court granted a trial by twelve jurors. Thaw said he was not part of any escape plot and called reports of one fake.
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Wire To the Star
New York
Harry K.thaw
Justice Hendrick
Supreme Court
Woman Confesses Murder of 13-Year-Old Stepdaughter
In Muskegon Michigan on April 23 Mrs Albert Steele aged 32 admitted murdering her 13 year old step daughter Evelyn Steele by binding gagging and forcing muriatic acid down the girl s throat She said jealousy of her husband s affection for the child motivated the crime.
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Muskegon, Mich
Albert Steele
Evelyn , Steele
Atlantic Fleet Plans Panama Canal Transit In July
Secretary Daniels announced the Atlantic fleet will pass through the Panama Canal in July amid concerns that recent slides could make the route unsafe. He expressed strong insistence on the transit despite fears.
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Washington
Daniels
Panama Canal
Mrs. Virginia Collins Dies in Frederick County
Mrs. Virginia Collins wife of farmer and Democratic leader J P Collins of Collinsville Frederick county died after noon yesterday at age about years from asthma and bay fever. Funeral services Sunday at Wesley Grove Church with burial in the local graveyard. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Braithwaite and Mrs Clark and four sons Carlton Edward Frank and Eugene Collins.
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Virginia Collins
J. P. Collins
Collinsville
Frederick County
Collins
Bohrer
West Virginia
Wesley Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
South
EB. W. Braithwaite
Cross Junction
Trial of Coe suit to begin next Monday in Winchester
The Star reports the trial of Asa L. Rosenberger versus the city of Winchester will start next Monday in Circuit Court over damages to land along Abram’s Creek caused by the city sewage filtration plant. A verdict of temporary damages of 100 dollars was returned, enabling a possible second suit. jurors debated 400 to 500 dollar damages before the compromise avoided a hung jury. A prior verdict of 300 dollars was awarded in another suit for 6,000 dollars, with costs on the city. A third suit for 20,000 dollars for alleged land injury will begin next Monday before Judge Thomas W. Harrison, involving 260 acres in Abram’s Creek. Attorney Holmes & Rad and Son represent the plaintiff. City Solicitor Gray Williams and Messrs Ward & Larrick represent the city.
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Rosen
Rosenberger
Peign
Abram’s
George’ P. Kern
Fred City
Costa
Thomas W. Harrison
Mrs Casper Fries Relapse Draws Family Strain
Mrs. Casper Fries has suffered a relapse of nervousness as family members have been ill for about five weeks. She asks for the best wishes of friends in her behalf.
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Casper Fries
Wheat and Corn Quotations Rise in Baltimore Close
Wheat closed at 8 o'clock in Baltimore at 161.12, up from yesterday. The advance reflects higher corn and wheat values as market activity ends for the day.
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Baltimore
Wanted Position as Nurse and Companion
Christian lady seeks nurse position as companion. Will travel and assist with work. Prefers work at home with widow or single person. Available after May 10.
Leaves for the West After Funeral Visit
Mr. H. Clay Hodgson returned to Little River Kansas after attending the funeral of his sister Mrs. Mary Hodgson. He had arrived Sunday from Little River and was described as a successful farmer and ranchman. Mrs Baxter and her son Samuel Baxter also attended the funeral and returned to Washington.
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H. Clay Hodgson
Little River
Kansas
Mis
Mary Hodgson
Eaenel Baxter
Samuel Baxter
Washington
Miss Nellie Flowers Returns from Western Trip
Miss Nellie Flowers of Frederick County returns from a long western journey begun in November. She is now visiting relatives and friends in Winchester and staying with state Senator William C. Busby and wife at Carrilton Kansas. Flowers also visited Sherman Texas and stayed with her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs CR Rittenour, and visited others in several cities.
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Nellie Flowers
Frederick County
Winchester
Misa Flowers
William C. Busby
Carrilton
Kan
Algo
Sherman
Texas
CR Rittenour
Flowers
Marrilton
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R. M. Swimley
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Empire Theater
M. A. Doran
Frisco
Richmond Times
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Ridgway, Pa
Plymouth Rock
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CTAR
Lemberg
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