Virginia primary shows bonds, road issue split across districts
In Richmond and state counties, voters backed candidates opposed to road bonds and favored pay as you go measures. In Louisa, Smith defeated Godrick by a large margin while Fredericksburg reported strong support for Godrick, with Orange and Spottsylvania close. The outcome signals statewide sentiment on highway bonds and gubernatorial prospects for 1915.
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Richmond
Goorich
Durham
Rich D
Goorick
North Smith
Louisa County
Mn Gunn
Holman
Senate
Roanoke
Barksdale
Arried
Rappahannock
Culpeper
Aguier
House of Delegates
C. Or Godlrick
W. Worth Smith, Jr
Smith
Stafford
Spottsylvania
Orange
Orange County
Fredericksburg
Godrick
Godlrick
Goolrick
RIC
Smith Louisa
Councilman McVicar to resign from City Council
The resignation of Councilman McVicar is expected to be accepted at the next council meeting. He has served on the finance committee and other duties with noted ability and is leaving the post as residents urge representation from the first precinct. Several prominent citizens have been discussed as possible successors.
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Oa ieVicar
Coman Couseh
Tee Sycatn
W. A. Sale
George Tier
Fréd. A. Robinson
W. Nelson
Hunter B. Grimm
Walter B. Barnett
W. A. Baker
C. W. Trenary
H. Henry
Charles R. Anderson
McVicar
B Community Sale Prompting Merchants to Plan Early
Plan now for Wednesday and Thursday next week as sixty merchants join the B Community Sale. The notice urges shoppers to buy at No-Profit to the merchants while promising big profits for buyers.
For Sale Garage and Lot in Albin Virginia
Sale notice for a garage and lot in Albin Virginia. Applications accepted on premises or addressed to R B Rogers at 1 West Gerrard Street. Sale tags T 1p 4t cl 6t.
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Albin
R. B. Rogers
West Gerrard St
Public Sale Personal Property Notices
Public sale of personal property scheduled for Aug 10 at 1 pm by A A Davis at 8 1p 21 Remember W E Hershberger sale Aug 9 at 10 am 124 W Monmouth St Lost canary reward for return to 214 W Cork St 8 8 1p tf
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A. Davis
W. E. Hershberger
W. Monmouth St
Canary
Cork St
Merchants urged to close for Harding tribute in Winchester
Winchester Chamber of Commerce asks merchants to close Friday afternoon August 10 from 3 to 6 o'clock as a respectful tribute to the late President Warren G. Harding. The notice is signed by W. E. Cooper president and Andrew Bell secretary.
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Warren G. Harding
Winchester Chamber OF Commerce
W. E. Cooper
Andrew Bell
Jury Fails to Find Guilty in Martinsburg Shooting Case
In Martinsburg West Virginia on August 6 Edward Sonner died from a revolver bullet. The jury could not determine which of three men William Dean Jack or Joseph Lord fired the fatal shot. Witnesses described officers collecting the body and Brown recounting drinking and gun remarks before the shooting.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Mortuary Chapel
Maple Avenue
R. Sonner
Edward R. Sonner
William Dean
Jack
Joseph “Lord
Berkeley County
West Virginia
Charles’ Hanmit
Dean
Edward Sonner
Eaton
Garrett
Burg
Queenellete
Fellows
Brown
Jiy
Ai Crowe
Merchants Prepare for No-Profit Days August 15 16
All merchants announce No-Profit Days on Wednesday and Thursday August 15 and 16. Plan to shop these two days to take advantage of reduced prices and special offers.
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Ip-tt
Salesmen wanted to sell pianos and phonographs
Seals Music Store seeks two salesmen to push pianos and phonographs. Good proposition for right parties. Must furnish good reference. Also notice: cleaned cotton rags wanted at Star Office.
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Seals Music Store
Star Office
For Sale Modern nine room brick house
Home seekers urged to act quickly on a nine room brick house in perfect condition with bath electric lights and easy terrain. Located conveniently the property is offered at one half the cost to build today and is a lifetime chance, apply at Hable's Store.
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Terrin
Hable’s
Richards Beats Dabney Harrison in County Primary
Voters across the county show strong turnout with over 1,800 participants. Luther Pannett wins sheriff nomination by 698 over Massie, and Isaiah Roe tops Dehaven for Revenue commissioner by 504. Richards carries Winchester for House of Delegates with 370 of 480 city votes, while Harrison gains 106. Other supervisors show small margins. most offices face no opposition.
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Baton Couey
Aldo’ Ince
House of Delewr Te Thest
Luther Pannett
John S
Massie
Taatah Roe
Hugh G. ‘Dehaven
Harrison
Clark
Majori
Board of Supervisors
Stonewall
Scott Grant
Grover Schiack
Gainesboro
William KE. Smith
Charles T. Adams
Patiiett
Richards
Winchester
House of Delegates
Mr. Harrison
Mr. Richards
Friendship Engine House
Traffic Cop Resigns in Stephens City Over Traffic Reforms
Stephens City loses its only police officer, Traffic Officer Hillyard, after a citizen committee led by Charles J. Brumback urged changes to mobile traffic ordinances. The council accepted the resignation despite pleas to stay, leaving the town unprotected amid concerns of a speed trap and local criticism.
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Stephens City
Hillyard
Charles J. Brumback
Winchester
Stephens
Brumback
Tourlate
Stepheny City Town
Fragmentary OCR of political race tallies and local notices
Vague census in fragments listing names and vote tallies for sheriff revenue representative and delegates. Includes scattered figures for Pannett Massie Roe Richards Harrison and others across Stonewall and Gainsboro districts with incomplete line items and patterned numbers.
Ministers Plan Memorial Service for President Harding
The city church ministers meet to honor the memory of the late President Harding. They announce a unity memorial service at 11 o clock Friday at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden delivering the address. All congregations urged to attend.
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Harding
Bagins
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Frank T. McFaden
T Ybyterian
Ak Dea
Winchester Post Office to Close One Hour for Funeral
The Winchester post office will close for one hour starting at 4 PM Friday as a mark of respect to the late President. Funeral services for the President will be held in Marion at 3 PM Central Time, equivalent to 4 PM Eastern Time.
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Winchester
Forco
Mar
Kert
YM Bible Class Picnic at Jolliffe's Cabin
Members of the Y M Bible Class at U B Church and invited guests are asked to meet at the church Thursday at one o'clock to attend a picnic at Jolliffe's cabin. Community note calls for attendance and coordination.
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Y. M
U. B. Church
Jolliffe
Card of Thanks for Frederick County Candidate
The writer thanks friends and voters who supported them in the yesterday’s primary. They express deep gratitude for nomination to the highest county office for the fourth time and pledge a faithful, honorable, straight forward and efficient administration.
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Frederick County
$20 in Gold Giveaway at No-Profit Days Event
The Star announces a $20 in gold giveaway during No-Profit Days on August 16. Readers are urged to watch the Star on August 13 for bargains and details.
No-Profit Days Ads Preview Includes Aug 15 16
The notice promotes two no profit days on August 15 and 16 with merchants offering special goods at reduced prices. Readers are advised to watch The Star on August 13 for details. An event is listed at Little Mountain on Saturday August 18.
Plain and Simple Funeral Rites Concluded Before Long Procession
The account describes the solemn funeral rites for a former president. The ceremony begins at the Capitol with a ceremonial vigil and goes on to the White House and eventual procession toward Marion. Notable figures include Mrs Harding, Rev Dr Anderson, and Dr Sawyer. events unfold as mourners honor the late leader.
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Taft
Harding
Lincoln
Anderson
Calvary Baptist Church
McKinley
le Momery
Bandleton
Ite P
Marion
Stow
Dow
Hardies
Sawyer
Hy ‘ Dow
White House
Wil
Capitok
Investment Certificates Offer 6 Percent Interest
Offers to the investing public for certificates of deposit ranging from six months to three years at 6 percent interest. Interest payable semi annually. Certificates guaranteed by the assets of the company. Contact Winchester Credit Corp or any director for more details. Shirley Carter, Sec Treas.
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R Ag
Winchester
Coporaen
Shirley Carter
Sec
Treas
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Mitchell
Uaa
Chas,p. Mincar Meee
First Precinct
Second Ward
Potomac Joint
Land Bank
U. S
Federal Land Bank Act
Brough & Carter Insurance
H. D. Albin
Eee ‘Creamery
Wey
County
Isaiah Roe
Reuss Engine House
City Hall
Sarah Zane
Citizens Committee
Council
Spe
Com’r. of
H.G. Dehaven
Boyd R. Richards
D.C. Harrison
Ie HeMilede
Gainsboro
Grey Adams Dams
Harding Bier
Capitol Dome
Luther Pannbett
Thurs
Pleasant
Little Mountain
Capital
Solid Wall of Humanity
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Capitol
Catatelque
President Coolidge
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