Sewer Pipes to Be Laid Along Main Street As Planned
Engineer Davis of the sewer system says reports of changes to Main Street work are false. Pipes will be laid along Main Street from Water Street to Rouss Avenue, then to near the Taylor Hotel alley, with sections opened sequentially while minimizing business disruption. Contractor Irwin adds trenches will be kept open only as long as needed and crews will work to prevent delays.
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Davis
Main Street
Water Street
Rouss Avenue
Irwin
Wal Street
Taylor Hotel
Mosby to Attend Berryville Show
Special to The Star from Berryville Virginia dated August 10 notes Col John S Mosby the famed Confederate commander now in Washington will be a distinguished guest at Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association exhibition next week. He will have headquarters at Battletown Inn. Clarke county followers will greet their old commander with a hearty reception and local Mosby men plan to meet him.
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Berryville
John 5. Mosby
Washington
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Battletown Inn
Mosby
Clarke County
Virginia Bar Association Meeting at Hot Springs
The annual meeting of the Virginia Bar Association is held today at Hot Springs. Key addresses were delivered by James M. Beck, assistant United States attorney general, and Professor Thornton of the University of Virginia.
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Virginia Bar Association
Hot Springs
Pringreet
Iir
James M. Beck
United States Attorney-General
Thornton
University of Virginia
Protect the Birds Extermination Threat Shields Air
Extermination of birds, once called policemen of the air, could threaten agriculture and vegetation. Competent authority warns that loss would ruin crops and endanger plant life, underscoring the ecological role of birds.
Gossip Trade In The Town Hall
In a small town a salesman asks about retail options and is directed to the women's club in the town hall where gossip is the touted commodity. The exchange captures a sly, era tone with a hint of humor about local social commerce.
Skaters Dream Of Rings And Cards
A playful scene on a mirrored lake ends with a whispered question about the ring of steel and a blush as plans for engagement cards are revealed the next day. The exchange hints at a proposed engagement replacing a steel ring with gold.
Sailor Claim Sparks Humorous Exchange In Quiet Home
A housewife challenges a man named Hornpipe Harry about his claimed sailor background. He deflects with a playful boast that he is an airship sailor, joking that he uses comic instead of nautical expressions like Shiver me timbers.
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Hornpipe
Harry
Castro Bluff Named After Large Mountain Rock
A guest at a mountain hotel asks about a prominent rock. The landlord replies with a pun naming the feature Castro, explaining it as a big bluff.
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Castro
Long-Felt Want Meets Mockery From Millionaire
A tense exchange pits a persistent count against a wealthy man who rejects his plea. The count insists he will "make himself felt." The millionaire dismisses the claim with a sardonic joke about becoming a weather strip.
Stag Parties Prompt Hilarious Marriage Exchange
Mrs A notes how she once called her husband dear and now d e e r to tease about his frequent stag parties. Mrs Z explains she repeats the joke because he attends many such celebrations, prompting playful banter about their marriage.
Great Blessing and Noisy Neighbors on Two Floors
A humorous dialogue notes Mrs Green praising a go cart that can shut up while contrasting with the Smythes on the second floor who have a baby that can shut up. The Browns on the third floor are described as up to date.
Eclipsed Anecdotes About Gunner Fogg and Wife
A playful exchange notes Gunner Fogg cherishing his wife who knits neckties. Mention of Guyer and Harker contrasts with Gunner wearing his wife’s knitted red mittens.
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Gunner—Fogg
Guyer
Harker
Gunner
Husband and wife quip on thoughts and ideas
Mrs. Biggs suggests her husband is often lost in thought while Mrs. Diggs comments his ideas drift far apart. The exchange portrays light domestic humor about mental wandering and distance between thoughts.
Humorous Review Sparks Playful Hash Metaphor
A light exchange in Blank's Magazine prompts playful critique. The critic likens the poem to a plate of hash, noting a mysterious composition that defies investigation.
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Blank’s
Criticus
Never Forgotten, No Prophet in Moral Izers Speech
A repartee marks the exchange between the moral izer and the demoralizer about prophecies. The moral izer says prophets remember true predictions, while the demoralizer notes friends won’t let the misses be forgotten.
Flirt Question Provokes Witty Retort at Social
In a light exchange a young man asks about a flirtation idea and a fair maid replies she flirts with every other girl. The dialogue hints at social games and playful banter in a domestic scene.
Fine Fruit of Graftleigh Boasting in Rumor
Diggs remarks on a boastful line claiming graft and family ties as the talk turns to a plum con. The overheard exchange hints at deception or intrigue surrounding a local figure.
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Biges
New Drug Poslam Promises Quick Eczema Cure
A new eczema remedy Poslam expands distribution through pharmacists nationwide after initial labs only sales. Winchester stores Franck Bake & Son now stock 60 cent and 2 dollar jars with claims of itching relief on first use and rapid healing for pimples acne and herpes. samples mailed free from Emergency Laboratories New York.
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Postamr
Bing
Franck Bake & Son
Winchester
Mee
Twenty-fifth Street
New Yorsity
Pleasures For the Guests at Capon
Capon Springs West Virginia August 8 fair weather and a large increase in guests added to the pleasure. Numerous card parties were held including eight hand euchre and bridge whist hosted by Mrs C G Woda ward Mrs Worth G Ross Mrs Grace H Shields and Mrs H Clifford Smith. A midweek ride and supper at the Kleinheim and tea for Miss Phyllis Irwin complemented the social week. Trap shooting saw high scores by John Y Sassell William Shepherd and Dr L H Keller with an open tournament at 50 birds.
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Capon Springs
W. Va
Grace H. Shields
Keswick
H. Clifford Smith
Philadelphia
William G. Nolting
Baltimore
T. V. Mcoflhenny
Kleinheim
Phyllis Irwin
Washington
John Y. Russell
Columbus
Ohio
Bertha Gif‘in
Jacksonville
Fla
John Y. Sassell
William Shepherd
Richmond
L. H. Keler
Hagerstown
C. F. Nelen
L. 4. Keller
C. M. Stone
A. H. Boyd
Charleston
Norman Underwood
S. W. Burton
New York
Auditorium draws crowds with high standard of films
The moving picture show at the Auditorium continues to attract large nightly audiences. Pictures shown recently are of high order, with more top quality films planned for the rest of summer and early fall. Mrs. Madama Cooper of Star Tannery left Winchester to visit Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Fawcett at Fawcett Gap in this county.
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Madama Cooper
Star Tannery
Winchester
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcett Gap
County
Miss Kathleen Hack Returns From Eastern Visit
Miss Kathleen Hack has returned home from an extended visit to relatives at Glyndon Maryland and Spring Lake New Jersey.
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Kathleen Hack
Glyndon
Spring Lake
N. J
Buried Under a Mass of Junk Trapped Captain Haymaker
Captain Robert Haymaker, noted Winchester fertilizer dealer, was buried under a mass of bags scraps iron and bone in a Fair Tax warehouse. Rescued after the second floor collapsed, he endured internal injuries but was likely to recover. He was taken to Memorial Hospital assisted by Dr. Latane and others.
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Robert Haymaker
Winchester Fertilizer
Fairtax Jane
Captain Haymaker
Haymaker
W. T. Sullivan
P. Latane
Memorial Hospital
Public Sale of Smith stock at Rippon community grounds
Public auction near Rippon on August 24 1909 offers purebred Short Horn cattle Percheron horses Shropshire sheep and Poland China hogs from Robt R Smith. Stock sells without guarantee meeting points in Rippon and back the same day. Terms are 12 months with interest. Richard B Smith administrator Wickliffe Va B F Yates clerk invited readers to request catalogue.
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Poland
Robt. R. Smith
Shropshire
China
Richard B. Smith
Adm
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth and Baldness Cure
A pharmacy ad claims Rexall 93 Hair Tonic will grow hair and cure baldness with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available in two sizes 50c and 1.90 at Miller's Drug Store. Jack Muff features floral displays and other specials in his ad.
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Rexall
Miller’s Drug Store
Jack
Muff
Fall price cut on home textiles in Russell and Greens ad
Miss Georgia Flemister visits Gaylord as ad highlights sheets pillow cases towels and spreads. Fall price cuts target home textiles with bargain offers across Russell and Greens outlets.
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Russell
Georgia Flemister
Gaylord
Front Royal Horse Show Opens Soon With Record Attendance Expected
The eighteenth annual Front Royal Show and Race Meet begins tomorrow at Front Royal grounds. Horse lovers from Winchester and nearby areas are expected to attend. Top horses from this region and neighboring states will be featured in the ring as exhibitors are listed in the Star on Monday. The event runs tomorrow and Thursday.
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Front Royal
Hagerstown to play again at Reservoir Park
Assistant manager Gollins of the Winchester team announced that the Hagerstown squad, which played here yesterday, will be back tomorrow for a game at Reservoir Park. First pitch is set for 2 30 o clock.
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Gollins
Winchester
Hagerstown
Reservoir Park
William Patton Returns to Lexington Home
Mr. William Patton returned to his home at Lexington Virginia today after visiting his brother Mr. T B Patton in this city.
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William Patton
Lexington
T. B. Patton
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Worth G. Ross
Castoria
Silver Spring
Jippon
B. F. Yates
Sori
Berryville Horse Show
Berryville, Va
West Virginia
Maryland
Long Wey EN Lag Telephone
Southern Bell Telephone Company
South
Thos. B. Byrd
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