Contractor Fight Sparks Legal Threats in Winchester
Robert O Woolley, highway contractors’ association director, threatens to sue The Star and other outlets opposing a road bond in Winchester. Woolley, a Kentucky native with a long press and public service background, is connected to notable society circles through his wife Marguerite Trenholm and former judges. He has lived in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Woolley
Robert O W. ‘Woolley
the Star
Winchester
Marguerite Trenholm
C. ©. Atkinson
William M. Atkinson
Old Kent
Kentucky
New York World
Pulicity Bureau
Democratic National Committee
Mint
Interstate Emerce Commission
Wootley
Fairfax
Literary Society Formed at Dick's School in White Hall
White Hall Va Jan 30 A Literary Society organized at Dick's School January 17 elected officers including Chairman A B Crosen Secretary Mrs Troy and sergeants at arms Homer Shade and W F Moore The group aims to develop school and community interest and to showcase singing recitations talks and debates with next meeting debating whether love of money influences man more than love of woman
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Doran Miller
D. “DeHaven
A. B. Crosen
Helliday
Jeremiah Dick
Utah Crosen
Troy Dick
Crosen
Woman Credits Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Milwaukee woman Mary Sasecheck testifies that the Vegetable Compound restored her health after illness. She details she could do housework and chores again, stopped medicines, and now feels strong and thankful for the remedy and its effect on her family.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ely
Mary Sasecheck
23Th Street
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Teer seeks Winchester Star copies for payment
Wanted two copies of The Winchester Star issue from December 29. Payment of 10 cents per copy offered. Bring to The Star. For sale light model Lexington Demonstrator by F. M. Reynolds' Co. 161 Seventh. Typists wanted to copy manuscripts in spare time earning 25 to 100 weekly. particulars free at Authors, 119 Central Arcade, Miami Florida 1-61. For quality furniture at lowest prices see P. C. Neidemeyer & Co Complete Home Furnishers Main and Water.
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Winchester
Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Freeport
Teer
Central Arcade
Miami
Fla
P. C. Neidemeyer. & CO
Protection urged for coal miners in federal injunction
An injunction to prevent Sheriff Don Chafin of Logan County and local coal operators from assaulting or interfering with United Mine Workers members was sought in federal court in Charleston West Virginia. Defendants moved to dismiss the equity bill on jurisdiction grounds, with argument set for February 12.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Don Chafin
Logan County
United Mine Workers of America
United States District Court
Wife Testimony in Fire Trial Reveals Jealousy Motive
The trial continued as Virgin ia Green, wife of the prisoner, testified about the night of the fire that killed her parents. She described a kitchen blaze after a lamp burned and noted her husband’s jealousy over Harry Robinson. Court officials halted disruptions as spectators filled the city hall courtroom.
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Virgini
Weaver
Gheia
Green
Pittsburg
Eras
Harry Robinson
Scully
Pe Organ
Jim
Seal
Robinson
Adam
Morney
Water Street Staurant
Corporation Court
Whiting
Ode to Winchester and a School Board Urge
The passage blends a civic-anthem style tribute to Winchester with a plea from Mrs. Nina G. Anderson to the City Council. It notes the School Board requests a $15,000 funding measure and warns that ongoing demonic influences will drive people to an early grave.
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Old City
Nina G. Anderson
Village Grace Trick Sparks Laughter At Lunch Pause
A village tale records a clownish scene as a woman rides along with eyes shut and hands in prayer to save time. Her nurse asks what she ponders and the reply is a comical reference to lunch.
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Tima
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Winchester Star
Forms Literary Society
W. Piccadilly St
Care Star Office
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Ellwood
National and Banner
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Kelf
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Tay
Karl Keckley
Columbia Furnace
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