Engineer Jenkins Paralyzed In Freight Engine
Henry H. Jenkins, a veteran engineman with the freight train service, was stricken by paralysis while four miles from Staunton. Fireman Phalen moved the unconscious engineer to Mint Spring, where a physician tended him and he was later taken to Staunton. Jenkins, a Winchester native, is married to Virgin Rutherford and has five children.
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Staunton
Mint Springs
Henry H. Jenkins
Jay
Jenkins
Winchester
James M. Jenkins
Baltimore
Phalen
Ynere
Tim
Mr. Jenkins
Mint Spring Station
Engineer Jenkins
Mint Spring
Greenville
Bhalen
East Lexington
Fingineer
Richard Donovan
Harrisonburg
Virgin Rutherford
Mf Harrisonburs
Vallex
Vallex_ service
Railroad
Mayor Signs 1908 09 Tax Measure Into Law
Mayor HH Baker signed the city council approved tax ordinance for revenues for 1908 09 without reservation. The measure becomes municipal law today.
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HH. Baker
Temperance Meeting Address Planned by Rev Richardson
Rev Ed J Richardson Field Secretary will speak at an open Temperance Meeting in Hall Plaza tomorrow evening at 8 30. The address will be illustrated.
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Hall Plaza
Will probates and estates listed with local heirs
A 1906 will of Roy Rutiléage Lupton is probated naming his widow Florence Lupton as executrix and gifting all property to her. The document also notes a one third interest in Dr. John S. Lupton’s estate. Abner Shertzer’s will from Vaucluse, dated March 11, 1905, probate records show personal property to daughter Mrs. Albert Baker, with remainder split between grandchildren Annie Ivy and Charley Snyder after debts. Executor named is H. B. Kline of Vaucluse.
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Roy Rutiléage Lupton
Florence Virginia Lupton
Lupton
John S. Lupton
Fred. Kline
F. Estes Kline
Vaucluse
Albert Baker
The Fair Sex To Roo The Rink Tonight
Tonight at the skating rink the women take the spotlight with a leap year party organized by the Messrs Henry. A lady floor manager and lady instructors will guide the event while men are kept off the floor unless invited by a skater. Several days of sessions follow during resurfacing, with night access only.
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Irls
Henry
Berryville Postmaster Nomination Confirmed
Report from Berryville states J. R. Elder was confirmed by the United States Senate as postmaster at Berryville succeeding the late Alexander McCormick. Elder’s wife reportedly received a telegram confirming the news, but Berryville messages to The Star today have not substantiated the report and the Senate confirmation announcement does not appear in morning papers.
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Berryville
J. R. Elder
United States Senate
Alexander McCormick
Notice to Ladies meets Braddock Street church group
Paid advertisement invites all ladies to meet at 2 00 pm tomorrow in Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday school house to learn Mrs Curtis's work. The young people will meet at the Presbyterian Sunday school house.
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Curtis
Braddock Street
Presbyterian Sunday School
Council Meets Tonight at City Hall
The common council holds its regular monthly meeting this evening at s o'clock in City Hall. The session will discuss council business and local issues.
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Common Council
Local option means higher taxes for Winchester city
An advertisement quotes officials claiming Winchester must raise taxes to cover a $106000 school building loan and a sinking fund loss of $1000 yearly. It argues licensure and water taxes cannot rise and that real and personal property taxes must be increased by about 15 cents per $100 to reach $35,940 in revenue, criticizing prohibition orators.
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Winchester
Chiquior
Local option prohibition seen as failed in Winchester trial
A paid advertisement argues local option prohibition failed in Winchester, showing liquor sales persisted, dealers moved to nearby towns, and Charlottesville experienced similar results. It predicts Winchester would repeat the failure and face repeal within two years if Byrd law is enacted.
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Winchester
Jake
Charlottesville
Gordonsville
Gordongville
Martinsburg
Charles Town
Virginia
Roanoke
Danville
Little Hope For Veteran Secretary Rev Dr Armstrong Ill
Roanoke dispatch reports slim chances for Rev. Dr E Armstrong secretary of the Baltimore Southern Methodist Conference as pneumonia grips him at W S Neighbors Greene Memorial Church parsonage in Lumenburg.
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Roanoke
E. Armstrong
Lumenburg
Southern Methodist Conference
Greene _Memorial Church
Weather note and rental listing for Virginia region
Weather report shows rain tonight and Wednesday with fair conditions in the southwest and warmer values in the south. Also a rental notice offering a storeroom at the end of a building with contact initials S. Hable.
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Virginia
Ae. To
S. H. Hable
E. Ll
Celebrated His 78th Anniversary in Frederick County
Mr Jacob H Rinker longtime Frederick County resident celebrated the 14th consecutive anniversary of his birth at his home near Wadesville on Sunday. Family and relatives attended a splendid afternoon dinner honoring the elder gentleman with the following relatives present: C P C Rinker Martinsburg A R Rinker Marlboro Mrs Joseph Payne and daughter Maude Fr C Foreman and daughters Janette and Ma Vie Join Fishpawana family Ernest Payne and family Miss Jessie Jackson and A R Rinker Marlboro.
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Jacob H. Rinker
Frederick Counts
Co. BF
Rinker
Ag Linsboro
Wadesville
Jessie Jackson
A. R.rinker
Marlboro
Finger severing accident at Howard's Chapel reported
April 7 DeHaven. Martha a three year old girl near Howard's Chapel suffered a painful injury when her brother Oscan split a block with an axe causing her third finger to be severed and the second and fourth to dangle. Dr Weems Unger's Store treated the wounds.
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DeHaven
Martha
Unger’s Store
Mr Swimley and Miss Tanquary Wed in Brucetown
Brucetown Va April 4 Two of four young people drove to Winchester on Monday afternoon April 6 and were married by Rev C L Porcer at the parsonage. Samuel Swimiley Jr oldest son and Cary Tanquary youngest daughter were the contracting parties. Swimley a popular young man and the bride beautiful and accomplished. The wedding party received a royal reception and they will start housekeeping in the Jones property soon.
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Brucetown
Winchester
C.L. Porcer
Samuel 2. Swimiley, Jr
Act Swimley
Cary Tanquary
Tanquary
Swimley
Leap Year Skating Rink Party at Night
A leap year skating party will be held at the Skating Rink with souvenir ecards printed for the event. Judy managers and instructors will wear badges for identification, and skating continues until 9 o clock. Morning and afternoon sessions are canceled due to floor resurfacing. night sessions proceed as usual.
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Allactive
Proff
Stine
Sateen Ester
Ten Struck Out At Once On Farm Lumber Pile
George S. Mann, while working on a breaker farm near the manor wounds, discovered a cluster of insects tied together in a ball on a pile of lumber. He killed ten at the first strike with a club.
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George $. Mann
Monument to Makemie to Be Dedicated at Accomack Cemetery
A monument honoring Francis Makemie founder of American Presbyterianism will be dedicated at Makemie Cemetery near Accomac County with ceremonies. The event commemorates Makemie's role in establishing Presbyterianism in America and will feature formal proceedings.
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Makemie
Franc
Makemis
Presbyterianism In
America
H As” Beet
Muakemis Cemetery
Tor Accomac Coggaty
Republicans Go to Convention in Lynchburg Delegation
Prominent Winchester and Frederick County Republicans depart for Lynchburg to appoint delegates and select two electors at large. The race centers on who will join Slemp and Martin. a strong challenge to Allen is anticipated with Summers opposing delegates aligned to the internal revenue post.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Lynchburg
Gibbons
Brown
Allen
L L. P. Summers
Internal Revenue
Summers
Lyman Twins Shine In Local Musical Farce
The Lyman Twins gave a creditable performance at the Auditerium last night in the Farce Phe-Yankee. The chorus was well trained and several singers showed strong voices. Arthur Athey delivers on Saturday in Ederton Nee while joining the United States Fish Commission. Also advertised are Alabastine wood stains and Miller's Drug Store items. RENT- Five-room flat with range hot water gas bath listed by H. Baetier.
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Leiman Flins
Auditerium
Thes Theater
Hewra
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J. Richardson
Elder
Weather Report
Boy
Little Sister
Luttrell
Stork
William D. DeHaven
J. N. Clark
Jackson Clarke
Mr. Swimley
Miss Tanquary
Slemp
Lyman Twins
Giave
Arthur Athey
Ederton
United Sates Fish _ Commission
Miller's Drug Store
H. Baetiers
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