Episcopal clergy meet in Luray for convocation
The Valley Convocation met with Christ Episcopal Church in Luray Virginia April 30. Attending were Rev. T. Carter Page dean Rev. R A Brooking Rev. John M Robeson Rev. R C Cowling Rev. William D Smith Rev. John McGill Rev. F P Clark Rev. J R Ellis rector and Rev. Ivan Green assistant. The conference aims at conference and council not legislation. The gathering pleased locals and visitors and included a cavern visit for the ministers and luncheon at the Laurance hosted by the rector and vestry.
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Luray
The
Valley
Christ Episcopal Church
T. Carter Page
R. A. Brooking
John M. Robeson
R. C. Cowling
William D. Smith
John McGill
F. P. Clark
J. R. Ellis
Hhis
Ivan Green
Northcott
Limair
Laurance
Capon Bridge Eyes New Skating Rink Project
Capon Bridge residents in Hampshire County West Virginia show skating rink fever as E S Oates plans a modern rink. Oates owns timber lands and could build a rink at moderate cost in the Capon Bridge area between Winchester and Romney.
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Capon Bridge
Winchester
Romney
Hampshire County
W.va
E. S. Oates
Carter Hall Estate Sold for Sixty Thousand Dollars
The Carter Hall estate in Clarke county Virginia, about 520 acres, was sold to Mr. Eben Richards from Mr. J Townsend Burwell for 60 000 dollars. The price is about 110 50 per acre, with the property noted for its historic fame and improvements.
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the Star
Burwell
Richiards
Virginia
Clarke County
Mrs. Nannie P. Janney Dies in California
Mrs. Nannie P. Janney wife of Charles P. Janney a Leesburg attorney died Monday in Los Angeles where she had wintered for health She was daughter of the late Rev A D Pollock formerly of Warrenton Va She is survived by her husband three sons and two daughters Her husband and three children were away when she died
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Nannie P. Janney
Charles P. Janney
Leesburg
Los Angeles
Cal
A. D. Pollock
Warrenton
Reel Team To Begin To Run For Firemen's Meets
The Friendship Fire Company reel team, prize winners in past firemen’s meets, holds its first practice this evening. It plans to enter contests at Martinsburg, Harrisonburg, and other locations during the summer.
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Friendship Fire Company
Martinsburg
Harrisonburg
Friendship Reel Team Meeting Tonight at Friendship Hall
By order of Captain the Friendship Reel Team will meet at seven o'clock tonight at Friendship Hall.
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Friendship Hall
Ipit
Power Plant to Double Capacity With New Machinery
The Winchester and Washington Railway Company plans to double the Shenandoah river millville power plant capacity by installing turbine water wheels and electrical equipment. Contracts totaling about 50 000 dollars have been let to Day Leite Iron Works and Westinghouse Electrical for turbines and electrical gear, with installation targeted for July to meet rising demand from Standard Lime and Halltown Paper. The plant currently powers local industries and expects to reach 3006 horsepower once online.
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Winchester and Washington Railways Company
Tormers
Millville
Shenandoah River
H. Hansbrough
Whic
Mexico
Star
Mullville
St. the
Winchester
Washington Railway Company
Dayton Mrv-Hoe Iron Works Company
Westinghouse Electrical Company
Standard Limeami Stone Company
Halltown Paper Company
Mountain Valley mill accident leaves C. J. Hottel gravely harmed
Mount Jackson Virginia April 30 A stave mill accident left prominent local businessman C J Hottel in a precarious condition. The blow to the back of the head occurred when a belt broke and struck him at the Massanutten Mountain factory. Doctors treated him on site and prepared to move him to Mount Jackson as friends and relatives in Winchester follow the updates closely.
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Mount Jackson
C. J. Hottel
Winchester
Shenandoah County
Revere House
Harrisonburg
Mr. Hottel
Hottel
Foley
Judge Adam C Carson Arrives En Route to Winchester
A telegram from Winchester reports Judge Adam C Carson arriving in San Francisco from Manila and traveling to Winchester. His marriage to Miss Eleanor Barnard Conrad is to be solemnized at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Winchester on May 12. Carson left Manila in late March and is expected to reach Winchester by May 4.
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Winchester
San Francisco
Adam C. Carson
Iiss
Eleanor Barnard Conrad
Christ Protestantiscopal Church
Judge Carson
Manila
Greek Restaurant Window Breaker Sought
Reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who broke the window at the Greek Restaurant. John Dallas listed as property contact with 30-1pl ht. details. Rewards for tipsters are claimed by the Greek Restaurant owner.
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John Dallas Co
Special Sale Continues At Popular Local Business
The sale run by Messrs. Jones and Jolliffe continues for a short time due to an unusually large stock inherited from the Faulkner estate. The store, popular in recent months, will present additional bargains as notices are issued for further time.
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Messrs. Jones & Jolliffe
L.H. Faulkner
Child of Mr and Mrs Newlin Dies in Gap Rum
Enoch Newlin a 19 month old son of Mr and Mrs Enoch Newlin of Gap Rum on the Northwestern grade died early this morning after a brief illness He was said to be improving last night but passed away after physicians left.
Leap Year Party Planned at Market Street Skating Rink
A leap year party is announced for tonight at the Market Street Skating Rink. Handed out at the door will be handsome programs for each attending gentleman and lady.
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Market Street Skating Rink
Busy Bee Brick Incident Hits Winchester Greek Eatery
A brick was thrown through the window of a Winchester Greek restaurant named Busy Bee on Monday night. The incident echoes similar events in Harrisonburg where Busy Bee signage appears, per WHarrisonburg News.
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Winchester
Harrisonburg
Wharrisonburg
Notice to Firemen Meeting of Charley Reuss Fire Co
Notice urges all members to attend tomorrow night’s meeting of the Charley Reuss Fire Co for important business.
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Charley Reuss Fire Co
Epit
No. 4 North Main Street Report
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a residence at No 4 North Main Street and reference a person named Sarah Zane Nebine with unclear relation. The text is garbled and provides no clear event, date, or outcome.
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North Main Street
Henry
Iyporrtant
Sarah Zanenebine
Wridey
We Have Grown In Past Year
A year ago today The Star began using Cox duplex web perfecting, printing 6 009 papers per hour. The paper reports steady daily circulation around 3 626 and a six page format after switching press years ago, aiming to be fair and fearless in reporting news.
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Ote Star
The
Star
Wright
First Excursion Out Next Sunday on Baltimore & Ohio Rail
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will open Sunday excursions between Winchester and Baltimore and Washington starting next Sunday May 8 and run in both directions until cold weather or patronage ends. The Winchester to two cities trip is planned with the same arrangement as other Sundays. A large crowd is expected on the first excursion Sunday morning.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Winchester
Baltimore
Washington
Funeral at Wigwam for Bro. S. F. Henry
Meeting at Wigwam at 2 P.M. Friday to attend the funeral of Bro. S. F. Henry by order of Sachem. Tpit.
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Wigwam
Bro
S. F. Henry
Sachem
New Rink Opens On Monday On Stewart Street
The new skating rink on Stewart street near Winchester is set to open Monday evening May 4 at 7 30. It is built by Ready Johnson and will be operated by the Winchester Mutual Rink Company. The 10355 square foot floor will include spectator seating, electric lighting, a North Tonewanda instrument band, and a decorative interior. Officers of the Mutual Company include B B Dent H H Wallis and C J Voight with C J Voight as manager.
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Stewart Street
Winchester Thin
The
Star Today
Wekmen
Ready & Johnson
Winchester Mutual Rink Company
Era
Market Street
North Tonewanda Musical Instrument Company
North Tonewands
New York
H. W. English
Tle
Ing. Pnd
Gma
Mho
B. B. Dent
H. H. Wallis
J. H. Correll
J. R. Doran
G. Hy Kunze
CG. Sheets
H. C. Pletcher
G. Heist
T. M. Barr
J. H. Snyder
G. Hillyard
Notice to Friendship Fire Co Assembly May 1
All members of the Friendship Fire Co are requested to assemble in citizen dress at the hall at 3 p m Friday May 1 to attend the tanerdd of late Mr S F Henry John W My-Sumption First Tent.
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Frindship Fu Fire Co
Tanerdd
S. F. Henry
Jphn
W. My-Sumption
Races at banquet reveal mixed seating and social tensions
The New York American account describes a southern banquet where social equality and interracial dining were discussed. Educated Black attendees faced arranged seating with White women displaced, and Mary White Ovington and William H. Ferris participated at the speakers table. The piece notes broader race-mixing advocacy and the shock it caused among Southern readers.
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New York
South
Edites Star
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W.D. Smith
Janney
California
Winchester, and Washington Railway Company
J.hottel
Sahara
Winchester Saloons
Liqtor
I Star
Friendship Fire Co
Peck's
Fulton Street
Madison C. Peters
Socty
Ande Tridon
Soci
Peters Fas
Mary White Ovington
Brooklyn Society
Tel St. George
William H. Ferris
Harvard
Hamilton
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