Winchester theater manager acquitted over The Goddess ruling
Justice Krebs and the Winchester Board of Censors found the moving picture The Goddess did not corrupt youth. Manager J H Henry was acquitted of exhibition charges after 40 witnesses supported fitness, though he was censured for defying the prosecutor and censor authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Krebs
Board of Censors of Opinion
Youth—Council
F. H. Krebs
J. H. Henry
Empire Theater
James P. Reardon
Henry
Board of Censors
City of
Winchester
Common Council
Mgr
Empire
Continuations Shown On Page Six In Ad Fragments
Fragmentary newspaper text shows continued item on page six with mention of Marie Doro Auto Caps and Sonneborn's pricing. The readable bits reference 46c and 69, then ellipses. The legible portion suggests a catalog or ad continuation rather than a full story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Doro
Sonneborn’s
Thomas M. Fletcher Dead Former Winchester Resident
News from Winchester reports the death of Thomas M. Fletcher aged fifty in Allegany Hospital Cumberland Maryland after appendicitis surgery. He was unmarried with four brothers surviving in Cumberland Baltimore Front Royal and his body was returned to Front Royal for interment. Fletcher formerly lived in Winchester and did business in Cumberland, was active in the Red Men and planned to attend local horse shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Thomas M. Fletcher
Allegany Hospital
Cumberland
Mr. Fletcher
Messrs
John W. Fletcher
Edward Fletcher
Baltimore
Byrd A
Charles H. Fletcher
Front Royal
Addison
Virginia Fletcher
Improved Order of Red Men
J. C. Copenhaver
Southern Methodist Church
Fletcher
Ffletcher
Berryville
Fire Adds To Erie Disaster At Bay City Forge
Fire broke out at noon in the Bay City Forge Company plant in Erie Pennsylvania. Firemen already at work clearing flood debris were called from flooded districts to battle the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bay City Forge Company
Haitian rebel leader Bobo yields in Haiti revolt
Washington Aug. 9 Dr. Bobo the Haitian revolutionist has given up the rebellion and ordered his generals to disarm He announced himself as a candidate for President Charge Davis at Port au Prince today notified the state department here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Bobo
Charge Davis
Port Au, Prince
State Department
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office
The week ending Saturday August 7th lists unclaimed letters in Winchester West Virginia. Persons calling for these letters must pay one cent for each letter received. names include Miss Florence Alexander Mrs Mary Conway Mr G W DeHaven Mrs J A Wigginton Miss Mary Shorts. J W Sibert Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Wva
Florence Alexander
Mary Conway
G. W. DeHaven
J. A. Wigginton
Mary Shorts
Christians Hold Conference on Timber Ridge
The sixty seventh Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference will meet at Timber Ridge Hampshire county West Virginia August 12 13 and 14. Rev William T Walters of Winchester presides. Delegates W C Hook and H W Barrett will represent the First Christian Church which shows a 36 percent membership rise and an average payment of 10 dollars per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference
Timber Ridge
Hampshire County
W. Va
William T. Walters
Winchester
First Christian Church
Messrs. W, CC. Hook
H. W. Barrett
Death of Bessie Miller in Shenandoah County
Bessie Virginia Miller seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miller of near Edinburg Shenandoah county died Saturday evening at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy. She was brought in dire condition days earlier and the operation was deemed unlikely to save her. The body was transported to Funk and Son for burial and funeral services were held near Edinburg today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Virginia Miller
George Monroe Miller
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Funk and Son
For Sale Studebaker Roadster In Perfect Running Order
On account of death of owner a fully equipped Studebaker Roadster is offered in perfect running order. Apply at Star Office. 7 16 1p tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Star Office
Saved but is Hurt in Berkeley County Snake Bite
At his home in Berkeley County F B Keedy stepped on a blow adder and the serpent coiled around his leg. His son struck the snake with a club killing it but nearly broke his father's leg in the process. Also notice a malleable range exhibit at the Berryville Horse Show with aluminum ware given with each range sold by I Bowman & Son Berryville Va. wed&fritf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley County
F. B. Keedy
Berryville
I. Bowman & Son
Berryville, Va
Wed&fritf
Public Drunkenness Hearing Sets Cain to Ten Days Jail
Fred Cain appeared before Justice Krebs in police court this morning on the charge of public drunkenness and was sentenced to ten days in jail. Samuel G. Forney of the linotype department at a Baltimore newspaper arrived this afternoon to spend his annual vacation with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cain
Justice Krebs
Samuel G. Forney
Linotype
Baltimore
Ready for Horse Show and Vacations
Reader is urged to send clothing for pressing cleaning and repairing to H. R. Jones & Co at 11 West Water Street for before and after travel needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Jones & CO
W. Water Street
Visiting Grace Dovell Plans Local Call on Friends
Miss Grace Dovell of Luray Virginia visits Mrs Mary Alther on East Germain Street and sees other friends in the city as she seeks sales work for Sonde born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Dovell
Luray
Mary
Marriage License Issued in Maryland to Florencé Oberhottzer
A marriage license was issued on Saturday at the clerk of the Corporation Court office to J. T. Florencé a sapentor of Emmittsburg Maryland and Miss Helena M. Oberhottzer of Stumpstown Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
J. T. Florencé, Sapentor
Emmittsburg
Helena M. Oberhottzer
Stumpstown
Empire manager cleared over The Goddess film acquittal
J H Henry manager of the Empire Amusement Company defends the acquittal of a charge that The Goddess unlawfully corrupts youth. He cites 40 witnesses mainly favorable, argues the court misrepresented the case and seeks fair censorship and continued exhibition if deemed proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Amusement Company
Synod Meets August 18 In Shenandoah County
The eighty sixth annual meeting of the Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church will convene August 18 at Lebanon Church in Shenandoah county. Rev. D B Fox serves as pastor. Also seeking a competent stenographer advertised in the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
D. 8. Fox
Oplendid Show at Berryville Horses and Cavalry Exhibit
Preparations complete for Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association exhibition near Berryville with Fifth US Cavalry from Fort Myer arriving to perform drills. Large entry list features notable exhibitors from Virginia and nearby states and racing events highlighted. Show runs Tuesday to Thursday with many Winchester and Frederick County attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Fifth United States Cavalry
Fort Myer
Virginia
Churchman & Davis
Charleston
Mra. Allen
Packett Brothers
Charlestown
W. Va
B. F. Porter
Justin Prince
Winchester
W. W. Whitside
United States Remount
Front Royal
Glenwood Stables
Middleburg
Archie C. Randolph
Frederick MelIlhone
Upperville
Glenvile Stables
Millwood
L. M. Allen
Clifton
Frederick County
Earth Tremors Reported Across Southern Europe
In Hohenheim Germany on August 9 seismographs showed a violent earth shock centered in southern Europe. Officials speculated Calabria or Albania as the likely origin with Calabria described as Italy’s southernmost province. Rome dispatches offered no immediate confirmation of shocks.
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Hohenheim
Germany
Europe
Calabria
Albania
Italy
Rome
Downey Named Associate Justice of Court of Claims
The White House announced today that Treasury Controller George K. Downey has been appointed as an associate justice of the Court of Claims in Washington. The move comes as part of President’s nominations to the federal judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Controller of the Treasury
George KE. Downey
Court of Claims
Missionary Convention Meets in Shepherdstown
The Wo mans Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Synod of Virginia holds its annual convention at St. Peters Church in Shepherdstown from August 15 to 17. Mrs I D Worman of Shepherdstown is president and Mrs EB Folk of Harrisonburg is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Synod of Virginia
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Shepherdstown
I. D. Worman
That Place
EB. L. Folk
Harrisonburg
Bank Clerk Moore Resigns to Become Postmaster
Gerard D. Moore, cashier of the National Citizens Bank of Charles Town, resigns to take the Rawson postmaster appointment succeeding G. T. Stonesifer. Directors elect A. M. 8. Morgan, formerly assistant cashier, as cashier. Misses Nannie and Helen Keating depart for Harrisonburg Virginia to visit relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard D. Moore
National Citizens Bank of
Charles Town
Rawson
G. T. Stonesifer
A. M. 8. Morgan
Moore
Nannie
Helen Keating
Harrisonburg
Mrs. Emily C. Sibole Dies After Illness in Winchester
Emily C. Sibole widow of Rev. Lemuel M. Sibole died at 7 this morning at 209 North Kent street in her seventy third year after months of illness. She was born in Winchester and active in Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by brother Frank Baker and three sisters, with two nieces. Funeral at Grace Church Wednesday at 4 pm. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Also ad for Sonneborn's gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily C. Sibole
Lemuel M. Sibole
Evangelical Lutheran Church
North Kent Street
Marlboro
James H. Thompson
Baltimore
Eugene Walk
Annapolis
John F. Sowers
Stonebridge
Charles Gibbs
Grace Church
George 8. Bowers
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Quick Sale Ad for Winchester Address Box 103
Good paying business cheap to quick buyer seeks discreet transfer. Address S. Box 103 Winchester Virginia for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Revenue Collector Opens Office Here
Mr. D. W. Ritenour, now stationed in Charlottesville, has been transferred to Winchester and opened his office in the local post office building. He will serve eleven counties including Frederick and Shenandoah, under Deputy Collector John M. Hart of Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Ritenour
Charlottesville
United States Internal Revenue
Winchester
Postoffice
Ritenour
Infantry Sent To The Border
American forces at Brownsville Texas increased by one battalion of the Ninth Infantry ordered from Laredo General Funston notified the war department for the protection of principal towns in the district leaving the cavalry free to hunt Mexican bandits and raiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brownsville
Texas
Ninth Infantry
Laredo
Funston
War Department
Berryville Inn hosts luncheon plan for horse show week
Mrs. Rice of the Sign of the Motor Car at the Berryville Inn announces luncheons and dinners will be available during the Berryville Horse Show. Arrangements allow luncheon service at the horse show grounds during noon hours. Mr. John C. Koons, of the U S Post Office, returned to Washington after a weekend with Mrs. Koons and their children at the Haddox home on the Senseney place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Koons
United States Post Office Department
Washington
Italians Seize Austrian Stronghold in Alpine Move
German forces push across the Bug near Vysket while Russians, Slavs, and Austrians clash as Berlin reports 300,000 troops closing on Warsaw Petrograd lines. Italians capture Montozzo peak after night assault, forcing Austrian positions to retreat from Montozzo and surrounding valleys.
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Cear
Berlin
Bug River
Vysket
von Gallwite
Gserock Issae
Nate
Idom Post
Praga
Bhrlin
Uma
Techehidze
Russia
Geneva
Montozzo
Trent
Tonale
Attdel
Montozzo Peak
Val del Monte
Prof and Mrs Arnold Return From Maryland Trip
Professor Arnold his wife and sister Mrs Grim returned from a weeks long visit in Baltimore county Maryland with the Reese family a brother of Professor Arnold and Mrs Grim. Much of the trip was spent motoring through Baltimore county and other parts of Maryland with new state roads noted as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Arnold
J. Reilly Grim
Glynidon
Baltimore County
Reese
Arnold
Grim
Baltimo County
Ma Land
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Wes
J. Henkel Henry
Mr. Henry
Thos. Fletcher
Im Cumberland
Sonneborn
Haiti
J. W. Sibert
W. T. Walters
Chester
Committee On Arrangements
Shenandoah Valley Transportation Company
Gore
Sondeborn’s
H. H. Baker
Courthouse Plaza
SYNOD
Care Star Office
Moling & Seal
Wire
Mrs. Sibole
Sonneborn’s. Ip
Revenue
Oke
von Gallwitz
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