Hattie Breckenridge Dies After Nervous Prostration
Miss Hattie Breckenridge daughter of Capt Robert Breckenridge died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after three weeks of nervous prostration. She suffered a paralysis stroke early this week and never regained consciousness. Funeral set for Sunday at 4 pm from John F Kremer's residence with Rev George Tyler and Rev D H Kern officiating. burial in Mount Hebron.
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Winchester
Hattie Breckenridge
Robert Breckenridge
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miss Breckenridge
J. W. Barringer
Berryville
Clarke County
William P. McGure
John F. Kremer
A. R. Breckenridge
Kremer
Capt. Breckenridge
George T. Tyler
D. H. Kern
Southern Methodist Church
Mount Hebron
H. K. Russell
Robert M. Ward
Geo. H. Hardy
Carroll Carver
John H Snyder
R.C. Baker
John Rosenberger
J. E. Carrell
Missionary Rev Hugh W White Visits Lexington Family
Presbyterian missionary in China Hugh W White and his family toured the United States on vacation. He passed through Lexington this week en route from Bedford County to Frederick County to visit his father Rev Dr Henry M White at Kernstown. During his Lexington stay he was a guest of his cousin.
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Hugh W. White
Presbyterian Church
China
United States
Lexington
Bedford County
Frederick County
Henry M. White
Kernstown
White
Lexington Gazette
Baltimore Guests At Mira Ritter Residence
Misses Clara Jefferson and Maude Hanson of Baltimore visit Mira J. Z. Ritter at 402 North Kent Street.
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Clara Jefferson
Maude Hanson
Baltimore
Mira
J. Z. Ritter
North Kent Street
Wills questioned as clerk probate ruling shocks lawyers
Virginia lawyers and judges react to a Richmond ruling that clerk probate of wills is unconstitutional. The case of W R Smith versus H A McCurdy raises the possibility of many wills being affected if the Virginia Supreme Court upholds Judge Grinnan. If sustained, probations by clerk courts may be invalid, with Winchester and other corporation court clerks potentially impacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erals
Chandy Court
Richmond
Grinnan
General Assembly
W.R. Smith
H. A. McCurdy
Sarah C. Boswell
Smith
Virginia Supreme Court
T. W. Harrison
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
The
Star
Supreme Court
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Corporation Court
Samuel Hook Dies Out in Oklahoma
Samuel Hook, a 55 year old native of Gore, Frederick County, died July 20 in Oklahoma. He left Gore 25 years ago to settle in Oklahoma, where his funeral was held July 25. Surviving relatives include his widow, two brothers Thomas Hook of Berryville and Charles Hook of Millwood, and three sisters Mrs Laurd Emmett and Miss Delia Hook of Berryville and Mrs Virginia Steele of Washington. He was cousin to John Hook of this city and E. Look of Trone.
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Frederick County
Samuel H. Hook
Oklahoma
Hook
David and Mary Hook
Gore
Messrs
Thomas Hook
Berryville
Charles Tok
Millwood
Laurd Emmett
Delia Hook
Virginia Steele
Washington
John Hook
City
E. Look
Trone
Booths Balm Promises Soft Skin and Quick Healing
The ad extols Booths Balm formerly Hyomei Balm as superior for rough skin chafing burns wounds and strained muscles. It claims quick relief and healing urging purchase at Franck Baker & Son's drug store or Booths Hyomei Company Buffalo NY for 25 cents.
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Booths
Booth
Franck Baker & Son
Booth’s Hyomei Company
Buffalo
N.Y
Appointments Pending in Shenandoah County Revenue Commission
Judge Harrison has not announced his appointees for the six Shenandoah county revenue districts though selections are made for other counties in the district. He reportedly has about 106 candidate names to consider.
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Harrison
Trade leads and job ads from Winchester and Baltimore
Insure your wheat and hay cron Telephone or write us, and we will give you prompt attention. Hans bronck & Carter, Winchester, Va. 7-13-1m-1p. Clare Makers Wanted: highest wages: steady work. 229 N. Futaw, Baltimore, Md. 7 29-51-1p.
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Hansbronck & Carter
Winchester
N. Futaw
Baltimore
WANTS HIS WIFE THROWN IN JAIL
Albert Carper of Virginia sought a warrant to arrest his wife for running off with another man. Justice Hartle refused, advising divorce instead. Mrs. Carper, from Martinsburg, denied a Williamsport affair and insisted she seeks a divorce amid ongoing trouble and a pending suit.
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Albert Ga
Virginia
Rue
Slagerstown
Williamsport
Potomac House
Marting
Justice Hartle
Options Secured On Copper Lands
Mrs Christena Lockhart of Bentonville has given an option on her copper property near the village to M A Boyd of Pittsburg. The 43 acre tract may be closed at any time within two years for 1500 dollars. Boyd holds options on several nearby copper lands and has pursued prospecting for years, believing copper may be found in paying quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christena Lockhart
Bentonville
8. M. Boyd
Pittsburg
Boyd
Many Were Among The Tall Timbers Fire Company Picnic
The Friend ship Fire Company's torch corps led by Capt. Goff Cooper held a large annual picnic at Coe' fi woods east of town. A crowd arrived by carriage and on foot to enjoy outdoor sports, vaudeville acts, and ample refreshments by the rippling Quiller's creek. They returned to town around midnight singing and playing string instruments.
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Friendship Fire Company
Torch Corps
Goff Cooper
Coe’ Fi Woods
Captain Cooper
Captain Kurtz Recovers From Illness on Main Street
Captain George W Kurtz returns to his South Main Street residence after a severe attack of acute indigestion. He visited his store for several hours and was greeted by numerous friends as he recuperates and the headache pain eases but remains not fully gone.
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George’ W .Kurtz
South Main Street
Captain Kurtz
Mrs Grim and Mrs Hunter Host Elegant Winchester Supper
Mrs B Grim and Mrs Hunter entertained at a handsomely appointed supper last evening. Guests included Miss Blanche Diffenderfer of Jacksonville Florida Miss Norma Gettier of Orlando Florida Miss Amy Gosmell of Baltimore and many Winchester friends.
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B. Grim
Hunter ‘B. Grim
Blanche Diffenderfer
Jacksonville
Fla
Norma Gettier
Orlando
Mise
Amy Gosmell
Baltimore
Win
Chester
Opposition to Proposed Rural Route Change Stirring Rural Debate
A Frederick County community urges The Star to reconsider a plan for rural free delivery between Winchester and Marlboro. The letter notes two daily mails now reach Winchester and argues the current service is superior and cheaper, warning the department against forcing a change supported by only a minority.
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Svening Star
Star
Bliss
Winchester
Marlboro
Cedar Creek
Tade
Frederick
Post Office Department
Virginia
Cedar Creek Road
Opequon
Fawcetts Gap
Frederick County apple crop forecast one third of full yield
A Winchester fruit dealer says Frederick county will produce about sixty to seventy five thousand barrels of apples this year, roughly a third of a full crop. He notes New York Packer’s statewide estimate and reports buyers from the north and west already in town with few deals closed. Other Virginia estimates place the crop at about 44 percent of a full yield.
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Winchester
Frederick County
New York
Berkeley
Jefferson
Virginia
Mrs Clendening Dies at Grimes in Frederick County
Margaret A. Clendening, aged 78, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Grimes, Frederick County, after six months of declining health. Born July 11, 1826 near Hedgesville, WV, she was the daughter of George Hensell and widow of Daniel Clendening. Survived by a brother R. B. Hensell and a sister Mrs. Eliza Bush, she was buried beside at Hopewell Church cemetery after funeral at 2 p.m. Rev. C. E. Ealy officiated.
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Margaret A. Clendening
Frederick County
R. B. Hensel
Grimes
Clendening
Hedgesville
W. Va
George Hensell
Daniel Clendening
Ter
Hensell
Eliza Bush
Hopewell Church
Tery
C. E. Ealy
Berryville Social Club to Be Formed in Clarke County
Berryville plans a social club to unite leading town and county figures. A subscriptions committee includes C E Clapp H C Warden Province McCormick T H Reynolds and Conrad Kownslar. Site committee members are H W Baker Blackburn Smith and Dr Alfred B Tucker. A meeting at Dr Tucker’s office is set for Saturday August 10 to review reports.
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Berryville
Clarke County
J. Messrs. C. E Clapp
H. C. Warden
Province’ McCormick
T. H. Reynolds
Conrad Kownslar
Messrs
H. W. Baker
Blackburn Smith
Alfred B. Tucker
Revival meets draw crowds across counties in Greencastle
Rev Martin L Yeakley son of William R Yeakley has led a revival in Greencastle Pennsylvania after years in Martinsburg West Virginia. The growing interest brings attendees from various towns and yards, with services attracting broader county support.
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Martin L. Yeakley
William R. Yeakley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Greencastle
Flames Destroy Big Coal Wharf in Clarke County
The big coal wharf at Shenandoah Junction in Clarke County was completely destroyed by fire early today. Sparks from passing trains are believed to have started the blaze, delaying the N and W southbound train to Berryville until 7 30 this morning and causing a loss to the railroad. A five and a half foot rattlesnake was killed nearby by William Walters while picking huckleberries. Alfred Jackson, wounded by a self inflicted gunshot at Battletown Inn, is reported recovering.
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Evening Star Bureau
Berryville
Shenandoah Junction
Jeffers County
W. Va
Wharf Ca
Nifolk and Western Railroad
Clarke County
Willian Walters
Blue Ridge Mountains
Star
Outrages Against Girls Continue in New York
Two more young girls were attacked by alleged Black Hand members in New York today. A 15 year old narrowly escaped capture as police arrested a suspect, and a woman degenerate was also detained on suspicion of involvement. The crowd demanded lynching.
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New York
Black Hand
A Beautiful Bouquet From Miss McVicar
The Star thanks Miss Kate McVicar of North Main Street for a large bouquet of fragrant flowers given to the office force this morning. Her garden is noted as attractive and she balances literary duties with gardening for friends.
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Kate McVicar
North Main Street
Miss McVicar
Additio
Delightful Card Party at Winchester Inn Honoring Visitors
Mrs J Southgate Tucker of Washington hosted a card party at the Winchester Inn in the afternoon to honor Mrs R J Halm and her daughters Miss Julie M Halm and Miss Frances K Halm of Hagerstown Maryland who are spending the summer there.
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Winchester Inn
Social evening at Brookland honors Mrs John Swope
Miss Griffith entertains at suburban Brookland home on a Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs John Swope of Baltimore. Guests include friends from distance such as Mrs Arthur from Zanesville Ohio.
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Griffith Tertains
M.A. Steeee
Brookland
John Swope
Baltimore
Arthur i
Zane Eville
Ohio
Martinsburg Stuns Winchester 6 0 to Caper Series Tie
Sensational Martinsburg beat Winchester 6 to 0 at Reservoir Park in a high tempo contest. Little Sterzer limited Winchester with perfect control and pace, while Gruner's line drive homer sparked Martinsburg. Curly Brown's one hand catch and Bill Ray's center field defense highlighted a game where Martinsburg pulled within one win of clinching the series.
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Martinsburg
Reservoir Park
Winchester
Sterzer
Gruner
Francis
Bob
Pal
Baker
Coun
Bate Burg
Tae
Ual
Martinshburg
Nune
Curly Brown
Big Bill Ray
Francia
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Samuel Hook
Albert Carper
White Post
Hagerstown
Kurtz
County
Mrs. Clendening
Taylor
Louisville
Indiana
Goebel
Caleb Powers
Southern
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Southern Railway
Sterzer the King - Ber
Cantwell
Elsie Bleakley
Teresa Anderson
Thatefty
Cc Brown
Hester
Kennedy
M’donald
E Duggan
Ne . Francis
R. Brown
Woodward
Milliman
C Sterzer
Carrol
Handiboe
Kay
Ry Sterzer
Martin
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