Genevieve Champ Clark Marries James M Thomson in Missouri
Miss Genevieve Champ Clark daughter of Speaker Clark married James M Thomson publisher of the New Orleans Item today in Bowling Green Missouri. Governor Major and staff attended in dress uniforms as guests. An estimated 10,000 people watched the ceremony at the Clark home with gifts pouring in for the couple.
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The
Star
Bowling Green
Summit Point
Jefferson County
W. Va
Genevieve Champ ‘Clark
Clark
James M. Thomson
New Orleans Item
A. P. ‘Thomson
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Thomson
Miss Clark
Washington
Major
Missouri
Gentevieve
Honey Shuck
Long Hiker Tommy Lang Ventures 1200 Mile Crutch Trek
Tommy Lang travels from Atlanta to New York on crutches a 1200 mile journey planned for 90 days. He funds the trip by selling postcards and enjoys travel for glory though no rich benefactor supports him. He reached Winchester and plans a brief stay, with past feats as a champion swimmer and amateur vocalist noted.
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Parchttree Street
Broad
Tommar Lang
Tommy
Atlanta
New York
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Lang
Gotham
Gleaners Festival at Presbyterian Church on Main Street
Front of the Presbyterian Church at 8 Main Street hosts a Gleaners Festival on Thursday evening July 1 featuring home made ice cream cake and candy. Proceeds go to church activities.
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Presbyterian Church
Main St
Yard Party at Round Hill Aids New Schoolhouse
The Ladies' Aid Society of Round Hill will host a yard party on July 2 and 3 on the lawn of S. L. Lupton’s farm, two and a half miles from Winchester. Proceeds fund the new schoolhouse at Round Hill, with all urged to attend and support the project.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Round Hill
S. L. Lupton
Winchester
Coun
Merchants observe holidays and Saturday closings
Notice from Baker & Co and Cooper Bros stating that as July and August run, stores will close on legal holidays and also at 3 o clock on Saturdays during July and August.
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Baker. & CO
Cooper Bros
Uncle Sam Grows Ammunition Stores Near Petersburg
A county youth sought work and learned of a big powder plant near Petersburg. A press dispatch from DUPONT City Virginia June 30 reports the U S government increasing guncotton stores at a munitions plant, adding 165000 pounds daily as five more units join the existing four. Messages from Hopewell and nearby towns reflect concern over the near boom and the plant's operations.
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Star
Petersburg
Hopewell
Dupont City
United States
Washington
Daughter of Judge Handley Claim Estate In Scranton Case
A New Jersey woman Mrs. A W Mann of Warren Point asserts she is Judge John Handley's daughter and will sue for the Handley estate. The late judge left most of his 2 million dollar fortune to Winchester Virginia and the will directs the property to be held for twenty years. Local courts review the disputed will and the Handley history amid mystery of a son and a missing wife.
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John Handley
Scranton
Winchester
Boran
A.W. Mann
Warren Point
Bergen County
N. J
Handley
New Jersey
Luzerne
Lackawanna County
Haymarket
Wyoming Avenue
Thaw Case Seeks Evelyn Nogbit Thaw Witness
New York June 30 Evelyn Nogbit Thaw was served with a subpoena to testify in her husband’s insanity trial. A process server found her at Malone New York where she and her child were camping. Dr Charles Mills Philadelphia alienist testified as the last witness as Deputy Attorney General Becker cross examined.
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Wire To the Star
New York
Evelyn Nogbit
Becker
Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn and Seed Potatoes
H. H. Baker of 17 Courthouse Plaza lists Stowell's Evergreen Sweet corn and seed potatoes along with millet cowpeas and soy beans as offerings in a Maine cultivation context.
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Stowell’s
Maine
al ‘H
Pony contest votes at R A Denny's jewelry store
Local promotion invites readers to vote for a child named Raver to win a pony through the store's Saturday sale page. The ad emphasizes attracting votes and mentionsMoling & Seal's in relation to the event.
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R. A. Denny's
Russia vows to continue war until complete victory
London dispatch reports Premier Gevremykin pledging Russia will persevere until enemies are crushed. Berlin and London note German Socialists call for peace negotiations, accuse French Belgian leaders of seeking Germany’s destruction, while asserting Russia’s unity and resolve. Queen Victoria of Sweden denies a pro German sentiment attributed to her. German note to Allies expected Friday.
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London
Russia
Gevremykin
Galicia
Czar
Berlin
German Socialist Party
Germany
Socialist Party
Vornate
Victoria
Sweden
Stockholm
Fatatc
Fegrin
Professor G A Smith to Lecture on German Kaiser
Dr Alphonso Smith of the University of Wirgins will discuss "The German Emperor" at Handley Library next winter. He formerly studied in Berlin as Roosevelt exchange professor and met Emperor William. The Handley trustees increased funding after last year's success and crowding, aiming to share an insightful, sympathetic view of a powerful ruler.
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Handley Library
Alphonso Smith
University of ‘Wirgin's
Smith
Berlin
William
R. Gray Williams
W. P. McGuire
M. M. Lynch
Handley Trustees
Dr. Smith
Governor Seaton Weighs Pardon Across Frank Case
New York reports quote Governor Seaton saying he would have pardoned Leo M. Frank if requested. He notes he cannot grant clemency without a formal plea. Mrs. Staton says they will remain in Georgia despite vacation. The governor defends his stance on commuting Frank’s sentence.
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New York
Siaton
Leo M. ‘Frank
Frank
Georgia
Tie
Parishioners Attend Communion at Kerns Town Church
Anita Stewart and Parl Williams star in The Goddess at Empire tonight. Presbyterian Church at Kerns Town holds communion services Sunday July 4 at 11 am led by Rev. Alfred Jones. Lost between Winchester and Riverton a brown wool shawl valued reward offered for its return to 299 Water Street.
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Anita Stewart
Parl Williams
The
Goddess
Empire Tonight
Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Alfred Jones
Winchester
Riverton
Middletown
Local merchants close Monday for Independence Day holiday
A Winchester notice reports many mills and shops will shut Monday July 5 to observe Independence Day. A merchants committee signed pledges to close all day, with two and a half days holiday for workers, as listed among local firms and individuals.
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Winchester
H. K. Green & Bro
President Wilson Escapes Car Crash Near Windsor Golf Course
President Wilson narrowly avoided injury when his car met two loaded trucks on a sharp curve near the Windsor golf course. The chauffeur steered deftly, the vehicle slipped into a ditch, but Wilson emerged unharmed.
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Windsor
Wilson
Wedding Attendee Returns Home From Philadelphia Visit
Mrs John Mcintosh and daughter Miss Virginia McIntosh return to South Main after visiting relatives in Philadelphia. They attended the wedding of Mrs McIntoshs brother Louis Herbert Farmer formerly of Wischester and Fr L Williams a former local typewriter agent now in Washington visiting relatives.
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John Mcintosh
Virginia McIntosh
South Main Street
Philadelphia
Fr. L. Williams
Washington
Daniel Taggart Wood longtime Frederick county resident dies
Daniel Taggart Wood son of Tana Wood and Maria Littler, aged over ninety, died at his home six miles east of Winchester near Opequon creek after a lingering illness. He lived his life in Frederick county near Wood mill, was a member of the Society of Friends and Farmers' Club, and his funeral is scheduled for 3 PM Thursday.
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Daniel Taggart Wood
Frederick County
This
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Opequon Creek
Wood
Wood's Mill
Roni
Woodmill
Abram's Creek
Tana Wood
Dms
Captain of U-61 recounts sinking British battleships
Captain Otto Herzing describes a 6000 mile voyage from Wilhelmshaven to the Dardanelles where U-61 torpedoed and sank British battleships Triumph and Majestic on May 25 and 27. He recalls firing from periscope range and the ship’s rapid submergence after the blast.
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Ted
Per
North Sea
Triumph
Majestic
Dardanelles
Otto Herzing
Weeft
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Geo. W. Allison
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Alice Newcome
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Txnne Wood
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