Death of Rev. Dr. James E. Armstrong in Roanoke
News from Winchester reports the death of Rev. Dr. James E. Armstrong long serving secretary of the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He fell ill while attending the conference meeting in Roanoke and died at the home of Rev. W. S. Neighbors in that city. Armstrong began his ministry on the Winchester circuit and served as pastor of the Southern Methodist Church in Winchester from 1870 to 1872 before moving to other posts.
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Winchester
James E. Armstrong
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Armstrong
Roanoke
Greene Memorial Church
Armstrongs
No Saloon Return Ad Voicing Female Taxpayer Anger
A paid advertisement under editor Star features a female taxpayer denouncing saloon revival. She argues taxes fall on women for drunken family members and laments losses to property, urging the town to keep saloons out to spare heartache and expense.
Private Sale Desirable House and Lots on Fairmont Avenue
Private sale offers a desirable property at 508 East Side Fairmont Avenue. Lot 100 feet front by 552 feet deep and another 100 feet front by 265 feet deep. Improved by a good J-room house. Price about $3,000. M. M. Lynch, Atty.
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Fairmont
Avenuue
Inwood Native William Braithwaite Dies of Pneumonia
William Braithwaite of Inwood, a Berkeley county native and longtime United Brethren Church leader, dies at home after brief illness from pneumonia. Survived by widow, adopted son, father, and several siblings. funeral held at Inwood church with Rev. Secrist and Rev. J. officiating. interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery. He was a carpenter and builder by trade.
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William 8. Braithwaite
Berkeley County
Inwood
Braithwaite
United Brethren Church
John W. Braithwaite
Martinsburg
David H.braithwaite
George W. Braithwaite
Gerrardstown
J. Rowland
Stephen B. McCarthy
Winchester
Len Sibley
A. J. Secrist
Mount Pleasant
Elder Confirmed Postmaster at Berryville After Long Fight
Senatorial action confirms J R Elder as Berryville postmaster Clarke county succeeding the late Alexander McCormick. Elder defeated B A Lindsey amid strong opposition including local party committees and a Luray convention protest. Belief persists that William Loeb Jr influenced the outcome. Winchester Steam Dyeing ad appears elsewhere in the issue.
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J. R. Elder
United States Senate
Berryville
Clarke County
Alexander McCormick
Charles, M. Broun
MicCormick
Senate
Ihe
B.A. Lindsey
Elder
Lindsey
Board of
Seventh District Committee
Luray
William Loeb, Jr
Roosevelt
Millinery Opening Soon in Middletown Store
Miss Kremer unveils a complete line of hats and millinery novelties at the Middletown store opening on April 10 with public invitations.
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Miss Kremer
Middletown
Local option tax ad urges voters in Winchester
A paid advertisement argues for increased local taxes to fund liquor sales and warns that local option would lower property values and hurt business. It attacks clergy as unsuitable economic guides, cites Berryville Woodstock and Byrd Law, and says tax burdens fall on property owners, not exempt institutions.
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Winchester
Berryville
Woodstock
Shawnee Hollow
Ashe
Virginia
Local Option Causes Decline in Saloons Values
Early in Winchester, loss of licenses for eleven saloons totals 5500 dollars. The decline includes other taxes from owners and employees on their properties.
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Winchester
Wooley Defends Himself Before Washington Subcommittee
The Lake Torpedo Boat Company figured in the probe of Electric Boat Company by a special House committee in Washington. Robert W. Wooley, noted Winchester journalist, faced sharp questioning over submarine articles and disputes with Representative Lilley regarding interview statements and questions of veracity.
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Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Electric Boat Company
Special House Committee
Washington
Robert W. Wooley
Winchester
Lilley
Wooley
Wootey
Boutem
Thelic Record
Tilley
Refrain From Tax Hike Warns Winchester Leader
Reverend Ed R Richardson warns that city revenue shortfalls will force higher taxes and mass eviction. He predicts many homes and rooms for rent will hit the market, property values drop, and town improvements halt. He urges voters to consider severe upheaval and its costs before supporting tax increases.
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Elellar
Salsons
N. Fehb
City Council Approves Funds for Paving and Water Works
The Common Council approved an ordinance for 267 to cover paving and curbing around the Washington headquarters at Braddock and Cork streets. An additional $250 was set to extend water mains on Clifford street and a fire hydrant. A $2233.50 reimbursement to the Friendship Fire Company for painting its wall was also approved, with a recommendation that future work be pre reviewed by the council.
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Common Council
Washington
Braddock and
Cork Streets
Board of Managers
Mesars
Cooper
Smith
Carter
Baker
Messrs
Boyd
Ae Smith
Snyder
Deabl
Haddox
Haymaker
Aia
Rand
Finance Committee
Water Committee
Med
Bowles
Clifford — Street
Mary and
Braddock Streets
Braddock Street
Friendship Fire Company
Pathe
Public Sale Tomorrow Near Stephenson Residence
Notice announces a public sale of personal property at 10 o'clock tomorrow at the late George Stirder's residence near Stephenson in Vigo County. See the advertisement on the page for details.
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Tomor
George
Stirder
Stephenson
Vhio County
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John
Martin
WH. Braithwaite
Winchester Steam
Market Street
Mel
Robert Wooley
Arts
J. Richardson
Meta
J. W. Bowles
Rouss Spring
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