Anderson Pardoned by Governor After Inducing Perjury Case
Emma Q. Anderson, convicted October 27 in the Joe court for inducing witnesses to perjure themselves in a will dispute with Mrs. Lucy Barrett, was pardoned by Governor Stuart. She was released in the afternoon and taken home by automobile, amid applause from friends.
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Irs
Emma Q. Anderson
Joe
Jus Krebs
Lucy Barrett
Stuart
Anderson
Jack
South Kent Street
Adam
Armel
Arun
Corporation Court
Barrett
South Mab
Margaret Grant
Millese Strosnider
Nation
Mrst
Harrison Immediate
Comealth
James P. Bear
William C Graham Ead Dies at Home in Ginter Park Richmond
William Calder Graham age 65 longtime Richmond resident and former cashier of the Southern Express Company died at his residence 718 Kerlayne Avenue Saturday evening after a lengthy illness. He was native of Charlotte North Carolina and father of Mrs Harry Livick. Funeral from his home Monday followed by interment at Hollywood Cemetery. He leaves a widow, daughters and five sons. Garbage notice appears after the obituary detailing collection day and resident instructions.
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Harry L. Livick
Ginter Park
Richmond
William Calder Graham
Suburbichmond
Winchester
Kerlayne Avenue
Ito
Graham
Char. N. C
Southern Express Company
I City
Winter Park
Hollywood Cemetery
Murder charge against General John McCausland’s son
The State Gazette reports a murder case tied to a son of General John McCausland, Confederate commander famed for burning Chambersburg. The Kanawha Valley tragedy left George Jeffers severely injured and unconscious from Friday until Sunday, with continued coverage on page 65.
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Winchester
John McCausland
Chambersburg
Kanawha Valley
George Jeffers
Winchester to Welcome New Bank in 1916
The Star reports a new bank will be started in Winchester early in 1916 with savings and commercial departments. Promoters have secured a Main Street location and future public plans are to be announced.
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Winchester
Aready
Main Street
Have You Joined Xmas Saving Club This Season
An advertisement urges readers to join the Xmas Saving Club at Farmers and Merchants' National Bank in Winchester Virginia to avoid feeling left out next Christmas as neighbors receive checks. It also promotes Staymans and Winesap apples from Massey Brothers for 32.50 in standard boxes.
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Massey Brothers
Star Subscription Reminder From Shenandoah County
Mrs L H Estep of Quicksburg Virginia writes to renew her Evening Star subscription. She says the paper keeps her connected with Winchester news and mentions fine Shenandoah weather and local butchering activity. The notice includes a Christmas apples promotion and a contact phone number.
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The
Star
L. H. Estep
Quicksburg
Shenandoah County
Evening Star
Ole Winchester
Shenandoah
Fresh Mackerel Shipments Prompt Trial at ORNDORFF & M'VICAR
Fresh mackerel is arriving in regular shipments with options for frying or baking. The notice invites customers to try eight portions at ORNDORFF & M'VICAR.
Robinson Company to Build Another Storage Plant
The L. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation of Winchester plans a new fireproof cold storage building on North Market Street near its main plant. The 100000 barrel facility will raise total storage to 230000 barrels, enabling direct rail loading on two lines. Excavation for an eight foot basement will start soon, with construction under company officers rather than a contractor.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mother Strangles Daughter With Neck Tie in Cincinnati
Cincinnati report says Minnie Schmitz 40 strangled her 17 year old daughter Gertie with a necktie after a domestic quarrel over the girl’s behavior. George Schmitz awakens to the attack and rescues nothing as officers arrest the mother who had attempted suicide with the same necktie.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Minnie Schmitz
Gertie
George Schmitz
Tye
Ger
Te Schmitz
Amelia Bingham’s Husband Dies in Norway
Joyce M. Bingham, husband of famed actress Amelia Bingham and a Henry Taft peace party member, died in Christiana Norway from pneumonia after a brief illness. He served as official entertainer for the peace party and arranged hotel accommodations for Ford’s peace ship guests. Herman E. Noakes, visiting, departed for Albany, New York.
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Christiana
Norway
Joyd M. Bingham
Amelia Bingham
Henry Tord
Bingham
Ford
Russians Capture Varna Rumor Sparks London Debate
London reports unconfirmed claims that Russians seized Varna the Bulgarian port as excitement spikes. Dispatches from Berne, Rome and Athens cited a large Russian squadron with transports. A Geneva report says the German Riga offensive completely failed.
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Varna
Petrograd
Berne
Rome
Athens
London
Riga
Geneva
Mrs. S. G. Noakes Wins Will Case in City Court
In Winchester City Court a jury found in favor of Mrs. Annie E. Noakes administratrix proving the 1912 will of Samuel G. Noakes valid and testamentary. Heirs at law must refund funds received and cover court costs as proceedings continue.
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S. G. Noakes
Samuel U Noakes
Mr. Noakes
Noakes
Messrs. Barton and
Barton
Harry R. Kern
Emeline Wright
Herman E. Noakes
Gilbert H. Noakes
Emma J. Dodson
Nenat L .Dodson
E. E. Sheaner
James Conrad
Wright
Herman Noakes
Gilbert Noakes
Misses Dodson
Sheaner
Annie KE. Noakes
Samuel G. Noakes
Moesars
Baltimore Vice Commission Reveals Social Evil Findings
The 1918 report by Governor Goldsboroughs appointed Vice Commission is made public showing startling conditions in Baltimore. The inquiry documents increased prostitution and related crime, with results expected to surprise many readers. Christmas shopping continues amid wartime hindrances, and stores boast large varied supplies for gift giving despite shortages.
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Baltimore
Vice Commission
Goldsborough
Funeral for Julian W. Baker Set for Next Friday
The late Julian W. Baker of Frederick county died yesterday at his Round Hill home. Funeral services will be held at his home at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Alfred Jones officiating, after which the remains will be moved to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Baker was a leading farmer and longtime Democratic activist, member of the Frederick county electoral board, and a prominent grower of apples.
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Julian W. Baker
Round Hill
the Star
Alfred Jones
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Winchester
Mount He
Baker
To Give Dance At Rouss Hall Dec 28
Great preparations are being made by the young men of Winchester for a dance on Tuesday Dec 28 at Rouss Hall. The large turnout is expected for the holidays with music by a Washington orchestra, making it a highlight of the season. Lost two plain rings a reward of 5 dollars for return to Wm Nolan care Star. Big lot of bracelet watches received today at Grayhbeal's.
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Rouss Hall
Winchester
Washington
Nolan
Care Star
Grayhbeal'’s
Christmas Celebration At Sunday School Annex
The Presbyterian Church Sunday school plans a Christmas celebration at 7 o clock on Thursday evening in the Sunday school annex. All officers and members are urged to attend and the general public is invited. Miss Louise G Harmer, Randolph Macon Woman's College student, visits her parents on West Cork Street for the holidays.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Louise G. Harmer
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Lynchburg
Stanley E. Harmer
West Cork Street
Spain buys munitions as it enters American market
New York dispatch reports Spain has entered the U S arms market with a twenty million dollar purchase plan to equip Spanish munitions plants. Francisco Xavier Halas says a five officer Spanish commission has been in the U S since February arranging orders for cartridges shells rifles and field guns though no arms orders have yet been placed due to high U S prices. Gun and rifle match noted near Kernstown on December 25 with prizes.
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New York
Spain
Francisco Gavier Halas
Firecracker ban issued by Winchester mayor
Mayor Julian F Ward orders a city wide prohibition on firecrackers and high explosives during Christmas. The ban specifically restricts use on Market Main and Craddock between Cork and Piccadilly from noon Dec 24 to 7 pm Dec 31, to protect shoppers and store patrons.
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Julian F. Ward
M. A. Doran
Winchester
Market
Main
Craddock
Cork
Piccadilly
Ielusive
Thi T Ime
J. F. Ward
Lost Package and Grocery Notes at Star Office
Fragments describe a lost package on the street and assorted produce items including tomatoes, cauliflower, spinach, lettuce, grapes, oranges, lemons, and coconuts. References mention Baublitz’s and J B Graybear’s name wrapper with a reward offer at Star office for apples.
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Almeria
Graybear
Star Office
Baublitz
Savings Bank With Millions Closed Today
The Pittsburg Bank for Savings was closed by the state banking department. Deposits were about ten million dollars, with thousands of depositors crowding the doors seeking withdrawals. The closure followed depreciation of uhn securities tied to the Kuhn failure. Receiver Getty found no mismanagement. the bank’s capital was 300000 and deposits exceeded 10.7 million with 455226 in surplus. President William Jones estimated about fifty percent of deposits would be paid within 60 days.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Bank For Savings
State Banking Department
Uhn
Kuhn
Acts
Getty
Bink
William Jones
Ifty
Spurrs Celebrate Fifty-First Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Andrew Lewis Spurr marked fifty one years of marriage yesterday at their home 609 Kent Street. The couple, residing with family and friends, were joined by relatives including Mrs Spurr formerly Miss Mary A Shull sister of Strother Shull a local contractor.
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Andrew Lewis Spurr
Kent Street
Spurr
Mary A. Shull
Strother Shull
Atwell Thull
Win
Baltimore Grain Markets Close With Wheat and Corn Quotes
Baltimore wholesale market close at 8 pm shows No 2 red wheat on spot at 1.24 and corn at 77 cents per bushel. uy that gift at Grayhbeal's.
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Baltimore
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WM. C. Graham Ead
W.gresland
Chaeled Wate
the State Gazette of
Mount Pleas
Ant
Virginia
Xmas Saving Club
Staymar
H H. Baker
Orndorff & M'Vicar
Charlestown
W. Va
United States
Robinon Corporation
Strangi
Albany
N. Y
von Hindenburg
Berlin
Dardanelles
Wire
Annie E. Noakes
Law
T. W. Harrison
William A. Collins
Foreman
W. C. Grove
James D. Grant
Stewart Grim
J. George Baetjer
A. D Henning
Harry R. Homer
G. Noakes
Trix
Couti
Mid
Mousons
MR. Baker
Kerns‘own
Earl Renner
Mayor's Office
Moa. Doran
Andrew L. Spurr
Stonewall
Chester
McSpurr
Indofie
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Stonewall Brigade
Baltimore Grain Markets
Grayhbeal's
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