Cedar trees to be cut under court order near Glass home
State Entomologist prevailed in suit against the Glass heirs to remove cedar trees infected with cedar rust. Judge Turner set $200 compensation for potential fence and property damage, while a group of fruit growers agreed to cut thirteen exempt trees for $100 under court specifications. Damages to property by removal were estimated by witnesses at about $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agee
Under. Specifica
W. W. Glass
Turner
Glass
Glass Estate
Messrs
W. S. White
F. Iers
Poisoning case in Clarke county yields six indicted
Six of the y1 negroes arrested near Ivyville were held for indictment and trial for poisoning in Clarke county. Israel Jackson Dora Jackson Wesley Jackson and Frank Jackson of Boyce Tobe Green and paga of Millwood are charged. Archie Randolph and Mann Mason released as witnesses. Detectives from Burns Agency and Sheriff Levi led the case with grand jury pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivyville
Stimson
Bdyce
Israel Jackson
Dora ‘Jackson
Wesley
Frank Jackson
Boyce
Tobe Green
Paga
Millwood
Archie Randolph
Mann Mason
W. T. Lewis
Clarke County
Commonwealth
Joseph Moore
Berryville
Israel
Dora Jackson
Burns Detective Agency
Baltimore
George H. Levi
Bidson
Grand
Carman Murder Trial: Maids Testimony of Bribe Attempt
Celia Coleman the colored maid testified in the Carman murder trial that a man named Hicks offered her $300 to change her testimony on the second trial. The alleged bribe was made while she was at Charleston, she said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
L. 1
Celia Coleman
Carman
Hicks
Burns
Charleston
Rodrick Dies in Martinsburg at Age 26
Harry B Rodrick son of Mrs Harriet A Rodrick of Boyd Street Martinsburg died at 2 o clock this morning after a brief illness lasting about two weeks He is survived by his mother and four brothers and sisters including Mrs Lemuel Dix of White Hall Va Funeral arrangements not yet announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar’urg
W. V
Harry B. Rorick
Harriett “A. Rodrick
Boyd Street
Baker Family Returns from Atlantic City Stay
Mr W H Baker and his son Marshall have returned home after spending several weeks in Atlantic City. They stayed at the Brighton Apartments and enjoyed their visit despite some disagreeable weather. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wagner and Mrs John Adams of Springfield, guests of Mr and Mrs Robert L MIlleson on South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Marshall
Atlantic
Brighton
W. H. Baker
Williams
Lloyd Wagner
John Adams
Springfield
W Vaj
Robert L. Milleson
South Washington Street
Night prowler chased by Harrisburg woman fires five shots
Mrs John G Smith of Harrisburg chased a burglar from her home after he grabbed her by the doorway at 2 AM. She retrieved a revolver and fired five rounds as the intruder fled down the stairs while her husband, a Cumbria Valley Railroad brakeman, was away on duty. No one was harmed and nothing was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John G. Smith
Cum Iia Valley Railroad
Winchester
Mr. Smith
Mr. Bowles
Altoona
Musicale at Catholic Church Tomorrow Night
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martinsburg presents a musicale tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Sunday School room. Noted performers include the Wv G. Quartette of Martinsburg with Leo A. Livers Harry M. Grove H M Sciver and George A. Smith. Miss Elizabeth Morrison, daughter of the late Dr. Morrison, will be the pianist and perform several solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic
Tomornight
Gh. Wv. G. Quartette
Martinsburg
In. Va
Leo A. Livers
Harry M. Grove
H. M. Sciver
George A. Smith
Elizabeth Morrison
Dr. Morrison
Martinsburs
Morrison
Seed Corn and Silage Offered by Baker at Court House Plaza
Seed corn and yellow maize silage advertised by Baker at 17 Court House Plaza in Laporte. The terse notice indicates seed seed corn and Torensilage products available for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ih Mart
Baker
Court House Plaza
Bursey and Bridges Wed After Prior Marriages
Frederick county farmer Charlies H Bursey and Elsie G Bridges, formerly of Avon, married by Rev W C ash after both having previous marriages. Bursey’s first wife died over a year ago, Bridges had been a widow for some time. The article notes kitchen tips and a product ad for steel ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies H. Bursey
Frederick County
Elsie G. Bridges
Avon
W. C.ash
Keating Found Not Guilty of Attacking Wife
Justice A Schilling in East San Diego ruled Justice J Edward Keating not guilty of battery against his wife Eva O Keating after two hours of defense argument. The sole supporting testimony came from Fred Engel and his daughter and his wife. The incident on Grove street described as a family quarrel with no motive or intent shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
San Diego
Keaufig
Justice of Peace
A. A Schilling
East San Diego
Solon Bryan
J. Edward Keating
Eva O Keating
Ram
de- Keating
Keat
Grove Street
War News Briefs From The Front
Peking dispatches say China and Japan still negotiate to avert hostilities. German reports claim Russians evacuating positions southwest of Dukla Pass. third fortified line breached and retreat noted. Berlin claims gains near Ypres with British retreat and losses. French and British say German attacks on the British front have been repulsed. Three more North Sea trawlers sunk by German submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukla Pass
German War Office
Ypres
Berlin
North Sea
Automobile Bargain 5-Passenger Overland Touring Car
Five passenger Overland touring car offered at 375 dollars to a quick buyer. Listing by E. Huntsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Huntsberry
Untitled Classified Fragments Feature Bargain Odds and Ends
Readable fragments list men's summer underwear and table oilcloth items with scattered prices and vendors. Miscellaneous goods include Japanese matting and tin buckets, presented as brief bargain notices from a small-town marketplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abo
Gardares
Segeh
BARR
Gilpin Denies Rumor About Helping Arrested Suspects
Kenneth F. Gilpin of Boyce Clarke County denies a rumor that he is aiding black arrestees in the poisoning of Mr. 8 H Eidson's mules. He states he spent seventy dollars and time to help apprehend them and that the tale was engineered to harm his bid for the House of Delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth F. Gilpin
Boyce
Clarke County
House of Delegates
Clarke and
Warren
H. Eidson
Gilpin
H. Bidson
Rogers Store Damaged By Fire At Piccadilly and National
Fire and water damaged the store of Mr. Charles Rogers at the intersection of Piccadilly Street and National Avenue about 9 o clock. Firemen checked the flames quickly. home involvement was misreported. Insurance coverage includes Hansbrough and Carter for the building and J George Baetjer for the stock. stock may be salvaged after adjusters inspect.
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Charles
Ted
Piccadilly Street
National Avenue
Rogers
Hansbrough and Carter
J. George Baetjer
Market quotes and notices from Baltimore morning trading
Spot and May wheat closed in Baltimore at 1.60 1 4, spot corn at 93 3 4. Minor changes noted in other markets. Wanted young colored maid from 14 to 16 years old. Apply to Star office. feet
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Baltimore
Star Office
Death of J. W. Spillman in Winchester at 56
James Winston Spillman longtime Winchester resident dies after a yearlong illness at 56. Funeral at his East Water street home conducted by Rev. Talbert and Rev. Stover with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by widow Laura Hawkins Spillman son Carson Spillman sister Hattie Larrick and brothers Thomas B. and Edward P. Spillman. He worked as a machinist and last served in the shipping department of Lewis Jones Knitting Company. He belonged to Mether Episcopal Church South Hickory Camp Woodmen of the World Shawnee Tribe Red Men and Friendship Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Winston Spillman
Winchester
East Water Street
W. C. Talbert
Braddock Street
Opialopal Church
South
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Spillman
Spillman Ace
Lampatrick County
Jacob
Catherine Spillman
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Mether Episcopal Church
Hickory Camp
Woodmen of the World
Shawnee Tribe
Improved Order of Red Men
Friendship Fire Company
Laura Hawkins Spillman
Carson Spillman
The
Hattie
Larrick
Gainesboro
This County
Messrs
Thomas B
Edward P. Spillman
Admission to Senior Class Entertainment at John Kerr Public
Admission to the Senior Class entertainment at John Kerr Public School tonight is by ticket only. Tickets are issued to students and invited guests, with staff supervising entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public School
Important meeting of the Sarah tomorrow night at Jane Fire Co
ROY POTTS secretary notes a meeting tomorrow night at Jane Fire Company at 6 o clock. The notice marks the gathering as important and calls for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Jane Fire Co
Roy Potts
Meeting Notice Cheatsheet Muddled Text May 6
A meeting notice dated Thursday afternoon May 6 at 3 o clock calls for full and prompt attendance. The secretary mentions attendance and reference to a middleman’s profit in a garbled line. The note includes fragments about The Blue Ribbon and Swimley.
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W.c. T. Us
R. M. Swimley
Burgy
Seed corn and actor at Empire
Seed corn varieties Stowell's Evergreen Sweet corn offered by H. H. Baker at 17 Court House Plaza. Robert Edeson billed as America's foremost romantic actor in Call of the North in six parts tonight at Empire with admission 10 cents. Community event notices: A. Lock Social and Musical in Sunday School Room of the Catholic church Friday evening May 7. Ridgeway WV May 6 Sunday school at 10 am preaching 11 am Rev W R Hardesty Epworth League 8 pm at Paynes Chapel next Sunday May 9.
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Stowell’s
H. H. Baker
Court House Plaza
Moets
Robert Edeson
America
Empire
A. Lock
Sumday
Catholic . Ch
Big Guns Batter Path of Germans Trenches
Heavy artillery pounded German positions as Allied forces pressed along their trench line. Allied batteries bombarded targets with cratering blows while infantry advances tested the German defense in a widening frontline.
Fronts Hold Despite German Drive as Allies Press
British and French Belgian forces report heavy losses on both sides as they fall back to stronger lines behind their initial positions. Italian Serbia talks surface while Stockholm notes Greek and Turkish actions amid ongoing bombardments of the Dardanelles and Smyrna. A rotating sewing machine ad appears among war dispatches detailing local products.
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the Star
London
Mportant
Hallan
Glum
Rome
Italy
Serbia
Adriatic
Kings Tor
Araian
Latham Wee
Kinsdale
North Sea
Oats
Copenhagen
Vanda
Blyth
Baltic
Oficer Silvana
Treet Anontinues
Noaitions
Great Valine
sTenerdos
Anid
Smyrna
Renorta
Berlin
Ifes
Interio
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Edward
Purner
Entomolo
Gist WJ. Schoene
Hier
Mr. Rodrick
Atlantic City
Mas
John Smith
Catholi
R. M
Swimley
Keating
Statebenty
Cle
Washington
Mra. Bra O. Keating
Atest
Peking
Automobile Bargain
Kenneth Gilpin
Rogers’ Store
Baltimore Grain Markets
J. W. Spillman
City Mall
PR. I. H. Mquire
Teutons
Belgium
H. Baker
Court House
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