Widow Mrs. Emma Riddleberger Drowns in Woodstock Pool
Mrs Emma Riddleberger widow of U S Senator Harry H Riddleberger ended her life by drowning in a Woodstock cesspool. Found in the pool near her daughter's home after being seen last in bed at midnight. She had long ill health and melancholia and leaves seven children including Frank and Ralph Riddleberger.
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Emma Belew Riddleberger
United States
Harry H. Riddleberger
M. W. Magruder
Woodstock
Magruder
Senator Riddleberger
Edinburg
Riddleberger
Laura Belew
Albert Belew
Aurelia
Iowa
Frank Riddleberger
M. W. Mgrugéer
Harry Heath Riddleberger
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ralph Riddleberger
Washington
Olive Riddleberger
G. W. Kelley
Kennilworth
City Registrars Hold Saturday Voter Registration
City registrars announce a Saturday October 7 registration at two polling sites for new voters and transfers. J. H. Jones, first ward registrar, will be at Friendship Fire Company engine house on East Cork street, while H. M. Darlington, second ward registrar, will be at City Hall police station. Last chance to register or transfer before the November election as poll books close after Saturday night.
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J. H. Jones
Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
H. M. Darlington
New York Food Prices Jump Across Dishes
The Star reports New York City restaurants and lunchrooms raised prices on nearly all dishes as commodity costs surged 10 to 100 percent in the past year. Jersey potatoes rose from $1.70 to $3.60 per sack with predictions of $6 soon.
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WPW
York
New York City
Mener
Jersey
Carranza Can't Pay Troops Halts Joint Border Plan
Atlantic City October 5 reports say Carranza government funds are exhausted hindering a joint border patrol. Mexican commissioners seek a 2 to 5 million dollar loan to bridge finances until tax revenues can be readjusted. They plan to go to New York to negotiate, while American members consider visiting Mexico if a clear program is set.
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Atlantic City
Carranza
New York
Mexico
Funeral for Mrs. Hallie Bryarly Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs. Hallie M. Bryarly widow of Roland T. Bryarly was held at 11 o clock at the home of her son and daughter in law 413 Fairmont avenue The service led by Rev George S Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church was simple and many friends attended Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her late husband Pallbearers included L L Baker Henry Baker Louis A Miller H Fuller Dr B M Knight Dr W McGuire W S White and A L Green
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Hallie M. Bryarly
Roland T. Bryarly
Grace Lutheran Church
Bryarly
Mount “Tebron
Scewe
Messrs
Louis L. Baker
W. S. White
A. L. Green
Baltimore grain markets close with steady prices
At the close of Baltimore grain markets the No 2 red wheat sold around 1.61 1/8 per bushel and corn quoted near 0.96. Market activity and figures reflect a stable session with slight shifts in price levels for wheat and corn.
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Baltimore
Lee
Virginia dry measure text printed in installments
The Star publishes the prohibition measure text passed by the Virginia General Assembly. It goes into effect November 1 and is printed in installments. the fifth installment appears now as part of the full measure text.
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Star
General Assembly
Virginia
Prohibition License Notice Details for Spirits Sales
The article outlines that druggists may sell ardent spirits on prescription or for certain scientific medicinal uses only after obtaining a license from the county circuit court or city hustings. Applicants must post a 30 day public notice on the store front naming the court and time of license application. Continued on page.
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Page
Dr. Henry Louis Smith to Speak at Handley Lecture
Dr. Henry Louis Smith president of Washington and Lee University will deliver the second Handley lecture at City Hall Auditorium Tuesday October 10 at 8 30 pm. The talk will be announced later and marks his third public appearance in Winchester in two years.
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Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Handley
City Hall
Smith
Winchester
Rouss
Handley Board
Aster Cup Race Held At Empire Last Saturday At Sheepshead Bay
Aster Cup race took place at Empire and was run at Sheepshead Bay last Saturday. Ip was listed among participants in the event record.
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Empire
Sheepshead Bay
Murdered woman and slain man linked by note
Cincinnati report says Helen Monck aged 30 killed Alfonso Wetterer 49 then killed herself. Police find a hastily written note claiming Wetterer wronged her. Wetterer was vice president of a large local brewing company. Monck had been divorced two years.
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Cincinnati
Helen Monck
Alfonso Wetterer
arge_ brewing company
Rally Day Services at Burnt Factory Church
Rally day services will be observed at the Methodist Church of Burnt Factory on Sunday October 8 at 2 30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited.
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Methodist Church
Virginia troops filmed near Brownsville as border drill proceeds
A staff correspondent reports Virginia men on the border near Brownsville Texas enduring rain and mud while a moving picture company films both regiments and individual companies. General Funston visits the camps as the plan aims to complete ten thousand feet of film for exhibition within the month.
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Brownsville
Texas
Leedy
Cafcdrn
Virginia
Springs
Funston
Sepee
Ur Fultz Takes Oath of Office
Mr W L Fultz real estate dealer was elected presiding justice of the police court by the Common Council and qualified today by subscribing to the oath of office. Clerk J B Beverley administered the oath. Magistrate Fultz warns that despite a quiet court, he will enforce justice fairly.
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W. L. Fultz
Common Council
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
Fultz
Administrator Appointed For Mrs. Robey Estate In Winchester
On motion by Lewis C Bromley and Mrs Sallie R Elliott the court appointed Morice M Lynch as administrator of the late Mrs Mary Virginia Robey who died intestate on September 25 in Winchester. Lynch qualified and gave a 2000 bond. Appraisers named are B C Shull S M Hiles A J Tav enner W G Conway and P H Gold all may act.
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Lewis C. Bromley
Sallie R. Elliott
Tey Gy
Mary Virginia
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Morice M. Lynch
B. C. Shull
S. M
Hiles
A. J. Tavenner
W. G. Conway
P. H. Gold
Faree
Strayed Dog Near Winchester Seeks Return Reward Offered
Stray Hampshire dog found near Winchester. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact CHAS. R. HODGSON.
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Hampshire
Winchester
Chas. R. Hodgson
Voting by mail under Virginia law detailed
The 1916 Virginia act allows a voter absent from the city or county of registration to vote by mail. It requires a written notice to the registrar 30 to 60 days before a primary or election if within the US, or 60 to 90 days if abroad. The process uses registered mail with return postage, and the registrar enrolls the applicant and issues a certificate and coupon.
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General Assembly of
Virginia
United States
Late Miss Sampsell Buried In Mt. Hebron
Funeral services for Virginia Dair Sampsell were held at the United Brethren Church led by Rev. George W. Stover. She died Tuesday at her father Rev. William H. Sampsell’s home after a heart illness. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with six girlfriends serving as pallbearers. she leaves a brother Samuel Sampsell and other relatives.
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United Brethren Church
Virginia Dair Sampsell
Wiliam H. Sampsell
United Brethren
Sampgell
George W. Stover
Miss Psell
Mount Hebron
Herrell
Pearson
Dehart
Carpenter
Jackson
Boyce
Samuel Sampsell
Balin Day Exercises at Market Street church
Next Sunday October 8 the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church hosts rally day with an attractive musical and literary program. Sunday school meets at 1 00 PM and the program begins at 3 00 PM. Everyone is invited. Also ads seek men to advertise Fels Naptha washing value for $1 75 a day. Call 216 N Main St before 8 AM or after 5 20 PM.
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Market Street
Mpiscopall Church
N. Main St
Infant Maggie May Miller Dies Near Winchester
Maggie May Miller aged seven weeks, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Miller, died last night at their Gainesboro Pike home after a prolonged illness. She was the twin sister of Nora Wh en Miner, who died Monday. funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev N D Coot of the We see Church.
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Maggie May Miller
Robert Miller
Winchester
Gainesboro Pike
Nora
Miner
N . D. Coot
Church of the
Donations to Wilson Fund Heighten Campaign Appeal
The Star reports ongoing donations to the Wilson campaign fund as calls pour in from Democratic voters. Notable contributors include Mr. R. T. Barton with 10 dollars and Mr. H. F. Byrd with 100 dollars as part of a nationwide effort to defeat Woodrow Wilson in the re election bid.
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Wilson
The
Star
Woodrow Wilson
R. T. Barton
H. F. Byrd
Sale of David Glaize property on Saturday
That fine three story brick residence and storeroom Nos 28 and 27 East Piccadilly street will be offered for sale at public auction in front of Court House in Winchester at 12 o clock on Saturday of this week. Frontage 56 feet on Piccadilly, depth 159 feet to alley, alley frontage 90 feet with right of way to Market Street. See sale notice on second page.
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Piccadilly Street
Court ‘House
Winchester
Piccadily Street
Market Street
Miss Oldham Joins Faversham Company in New York Stage
Miss Ellie Oldham leaves West Piccadilly Street with her mother Mrs Cassie Brute Oldham to join the William Faversham theatrical company in New York. She has long acted in stellar roles and was praised for her work in The Hawk, earning high praise from critics nationwide.
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Ellie Oldham
Cassie Brute Oldham
West Piccadilly Street
New York
William Faversham
Miss Oldham
Faversham Company
Mr. Faversham
Late Geo Streit Laid To Rest In Frederick Winchester
Large crowds from Frederick county and Winchester attended the funeral of George L Streit at United Brethren Church on Braddock Street. Streit, a well known northern county farmer, died of pneumonia at his Gainesboro home Tuesday morning. He served on Fairview Church official board. services were led by Rev W H Sampsel with Rev Georg W Stover assisting. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery near those serving as pallbearers Edward Neate Brill M Geld W S Hiett Johnies and N A Cooper.
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Frederick County
Winchester
United Brethren Church
Braddoick Street
George L. Streit
Gainesboro
Streit
Fairview
Fairview Church, of Which Rev. W. H. Sampsel
Mr. Sampsell
Georgh W Stover
Winchester Church
Mount Hebron
Edward Neate Brill
M. Geld
W. S. Hiett Johnies
N. A. Cooper
Aleo Music Store Offers Bargain Pianos
Old upright pianos listed as second hand with prices 75 98 115 195 dollars. Installment terms available. Descriptive phrases indicate must be old at once and bargain pricing. Stored under SHAL'S MUSIC STORE with generic piano boxes.
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Aleo
Bulgarians defeat Roumanians in flight clash
Bulgarian forces score a defeat of Roumanians in a flight incident. The confrontation occurred in the sky with uncertain casualties reported. Officials cautioned residents to expect further updates as investigations proceed.
Romanian Army Defeated on Danube Front
Sofia report details the Romanian invasion of Bulgaria with Bulgarian counterattacks near Ra and Danube actions. It says fifteen to sixteen Romanian battalions and artillery occupied villages but failed to break Bulgarian lines.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Bulgarian War Office
Danube
London
Vimy
West Flanders
Rome
Albania
Dels
Quotations in Apple Markets From USDA Bulletin
The daily apple market bulletin from the Winchester USDA branch lists jobbing prices for Virginia Yorks, Grimes, Stayman, Winesaps and Jonasthans across multiple cities including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Charleston, Indianapolis and more. Prices are given as ranges in dollars per basket or per hundredweight with several varieties cited.
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Apple
Winchester
Office of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Virginia
Yorks
Bens
Philadelphia
Jonasthans
Stayman
Grimes
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Virginia Yorks
Yorke
Atlanta
Memphis
Nashville
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Baldwins
New Orleans
Charleston
Indianapolis
Jonas “Ans
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Cesspool
H. H. Riddleberger
Pool
Wire
Carpanza
Baltimore Grain Markets
DR. Smith
Raley Day Services
Ur. Fultz
Miss Sampsell
Mt. Hebron
Balin
Robt. Miller
David Glaize
Flight
Nicholas
Dobrudja
North Sea
Kaiser
Goldy
the Empire
North Braddock Street
Etna
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