Shiner Dominates Martinsburg In Win For Winchester
Jackie Shiner pitched masterfully at Reservoir Park, allowing three hits, striking out nine, and guiding Winchester to a win that ties the series with Martinsburg at five games each. Martinsburg rallied briefly in the seventh, but Stiner’s solid mound work and Winchester’s timely hitting sealed the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shiner
Martins
Harold Duggany
Jackie Shiner
Reservoir Park
Martinsburg
Moreland
Duggan
Coggins
Salb
Newton
Birthplace of James Rumsey Found in Marylands Berkeley Springs
Mr John Moray of Berkeley Springs has gathered material for a book on James Rumsey the steam boat inventor. He collected official documents supporting Rumseys claim as the first to propel a boat by steam. Moray photographed the Potomac at Shepherdstown and visited ruins on Marylands Eastern Shore marking Rumseys birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moray
Berkeley Springs
Winchester
James Rumsey
Rumsey
Potomac River
Shepherdstown
Moray
Maryland
No bail for Harry Line in Shenandoah case
Woodstock jail holds 17 year old Harry Sine awaiting Septembers Shenandoah Circuit Court indict ment for forging a $50 Mount Jackson National Bank check to finance his marriage. He eloped with Virgie Polk to Hagerstown then returned, with relatives offering no bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Harry Sine
Liberty Furnace
Young Line
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Shenandoah
The
Star
Line
Mount Jackson National Bank
John Miller
Sine
Thomas Sine
Virgie Polk
Hagerstown
Union Mission School Reopens With New Life
The Union Mission Sunday school in the old Adventist Church on Valley avenue has been reorganized after a temporary closure. Led by George P. Perry and others, the union school seeks more workers, better music, and wider participation from area churches with preaching at 4 PM Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mission Sunday School
Adventist
Valley Avenue
B. F. Strosnider
J. D. Grim
George P. Perry
F. M. Alexander
William G. Hardy
Berryville Horse Show Boxes For Rent At Show Start
Boxes in the Berryville Horse Show grandstand may be rented at the start of the August 27 show if unused. Rates are 20 dollars per seat or 10 dollars per box per day. Apply at the ticket office or contact Bromn, Secretary, Berryville, Va. 8 21 1p tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
BROMN
Perryville
Public sale of houses on Main Street
Sale of two houses and lot at 716 and 718 S Main Street will take place in front of the Court House on Saturday. Public notice directs bidders to attend for the sale of the properties as described and listed in the fourth page of this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Main Street
Court House
Berryville Horse Show Adds Many New Features
Berryville showcases expanded entries and events for the annual show with new features listed across August 27 to 29. The schedule includes daytime and evening activities and highlights updated entries for multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Accident’s Victim To Be Buried Here
Little Margaret Marie Stickel two year old daughter of Fenton and Mrs Stickel formerly of Clarke county will be buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Funeral Directors Funk and Son receiving telegram to arrange burial with services by Rev J W Beale then interment. Verdict: accidental shooting at York Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Marie Stickel
Fenton Stickel
Clarke County
Richard
York
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Funk & Son
Cumberland Valley Railroad
J. W. H Beale
Market Street M. E. Church
Bishop Kinsolving on Northern US Westward Journey
Bishop Lucien Lee Kinsolving founder of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Brazil arrived in New York from Brazil and heads to Maine for several weeks before attending the general convention in Richmond. Age about 45, he has led church work in Brazil for 12 years after study at the University of Virginia and Alexandria Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Lee Kinsolving
Protestant Episcopal Church
Brazil
New York
Maine
Richmond
Friends
Winchester
South America
Loudoner County
O. A. Kinsolving
University of Virginia
Alexandria (Va
Whittle
Virginia
Wets contest Woodstock election with fraud charges
Notice of contest of the local option election held in Woodstock on August 13 was filed with the court clerk. The dry side won 115 to 114. The wets allege fraud on fourteen counts. Joseph B. Marston, a Lantz Mills merchant, arrested for illegal voting, to be heard Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Drys
Wets
Joseph B. Marston
Lantz Mills
Joseph H Morgan Dies Aged 83 Years
A notice from Bunker Hill West Virginia reports Joseph H Morgan died at his son Jefferson Morgan’s home near Bunker Hill last night just after 10 o clock. He leaves one sister and four nephews. Funeral from his son’s home three miles west of Bunker Hill at 10 Sunday morning with burial at the Protestant Episcopal Church Cemetery in Bunker Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
W. Va
Joseph H. Morgan
Jefferson Morgan
Marriage License Issued to Conrad Dehaven and Mise Annie Brown
A county clerk's office issued a marriage license to Conrad Dehaven widower and Mise Annie S Brown daughter of Mrs and Mrs David Brown both of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Dehaven
Mise
Annie S. Brown
David Brown
Cattle and Sheep Near Town Reported by Timberlake
Two carloads of cattle and a barload of stock ewes were seen near town. Harry Timberlake reports from Office 14 S Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Timberlake
No. 5 liquor store touted in Berryville ad
An advertisement from J. H. Huyett of Berryville Virginia proclaims No. 5 offering best wines and liquors with a promise of full value and liberal treatment. It invites horse show visitors to stop by and view the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Huyett
Berryville
Front Royal Show Day Two Delivers Strong Exhibits and Falls
Attendance reached 6500 as events fed excitement. Winners include Windley in class 13 and Keswick in class 12 while King of Spades dominates novelty. Notable mishaps saw West Town and Oak Crest fall in the steeplechase and a rider bruised in a novelty race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Darnell
Jack McKean
King of Spades
West Town
Oak Crest
Woodward
Madge Wilson
Phyllis Ericsson
Ww. McDonald
True Boy
Mandy
Lee
F. Randolph
Kim
Mahe
R. G. Mitchell
Pacheta
Neer & Garrett
Couhkt
Windley
J. F. Galloway
Warrenton
David Gray
Julian Morris
Keswick
D. H. Henderson
Millwood
Julian. Morris
Majestic
Julian Iris
General Grant
A. Lb
Warthen
Neer & Garnett
Middleburg
Stuart
H. Edmonds
Winchester
W. F. Randolph
Boyce
Leighton
Ronald
BE. W. Payne Delaplane
Morris
John T. Morgan
Neal & Garnett
R. M. Peach
Upperville
Sylvia
D. N.gilpin
Keswick Hunt Club
Blue Ridge Hunt Club
E. C. Butler
the Dream Pedler
Alvin O. Portner
Manassas
Fire Escape
Robert Barr
Felix Mozzes
Sidney. Johnson
A. T. Hudwell
Linden
Rogers Brothers
Hamilton
Edith Brown
Charles T. Hale
Sidney Johnson
A. T. Hudnall
The Counterfeiters Pleases at Auditors Audito rum
The Osman Stock Company presented The Counterfeiters a four act comedy drama to a good sized audience and it was well received. Tonight the attraction will be Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde the strongest bill of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osman Stock Company
Auditorum
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Fence around Jamestown exhibition grounds questioned
At Jamestown examine the fence around the exhibition grounds and ask why it is used. Visit the county hitching yard to see a sample. Time noted as 8 10 4 p. M. Funkhouser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Exhibition
County Hitching Yard
Funkhouser
Fatal Explosion on New York Harbor Barge Kills Seven
Special to The Star reports seven men killed and six seriously injured when a coal barge in New York harbor exploded. Victims were blown apart and survivors are hospitalized. The Erie Railroad barge owner and harbor vessels suffered damages as investigators seek the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
New York
New York Harbor
Erie Railroad
New Railroad Extension Aims to Reach Madison Shenandoah
The Southern Railroad plans an extension from Rapidan through Madison Page and Shenandoah counties to join its Valley line near New Market Va The route traverses the Blue Ridge Gap and Front Royal Gap with surveys and options reported and Congressman James Hay noting anticipated railroad facilities for Madison County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Southern Railroad
Rapidan
Madison, Page
Shenandoah
New Market
Blue Ridge
Rockfish Gap
Albemarle
Front Royal Gap
Upper Fauquier County
Will of Miss Katie Krebs Probated in Shenandoah County
The will of the late Miss Kate Krebs, niece of H. Clay Krebs of Winchester, died last week in Woodstock Virginia, has been probated in Shenandoah county. About 19 legacies are listed and after payments the residue goes to the Presbyterian Church orphans homes at Fredericksburg and Lynchburg. Woodstock Reformed Church receives $1000 for burying ground care. Executed May 23, estate valued about $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Krebs
H. Clay Krebs
Winchester
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
E. D. Newman
Presbyterian Church
Fredericksburg
Lynchburg
Woodstock Reformed Church
Coal prices to rise 25 cents a ton in Winchester
Prices for all coal types are expected to increase by 25 cents per ton in Winchester this winter due to higher costs of upkeep and handling. No formal action has been made yet by coal dealers, but the rise may take effect around September first with individual dealers implementing the increase. No. 1 hard coal last year sold at 7 dollars per ton, while other grades ranged from 7.25 to 4.75 for pea coal. Bituminous coal is also anticipated to rise by 25 cents per ton. The Perryville Horse Show is promoted as a premier Shenandoah Valley event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Poweres of C W Heater Enlarged as State Board Reorganizes
The plan of reorganization for the State Board of Agriculture enlarges the duties and powers of its president Hon Charles W Heater of Middle town. He will sign all warrants and approve expenditures within appropriations and call meetings. The Richmond Times Dispatch lauds Heater's long service and ties to Cedar Grove and Cedar Creek battle site. He serves as a member of the Virginia Tech board of visitors and heads the executive committee and governing board of the Virginia Truck Experimental Station in Norfolk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Agriculture
Charles W., Heater
Middletown
Virginia
Department
State Board of Agriculture and Immigration
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Heater
C. W. Heater
Frederick County
Cedar Grove
Cedar Creek
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Board of Agriculture and Immigration
Virginia Truck Experimental ‘Station
Norfolk County
Commissioners of Revenue Appointed for Shenandoah County
After reviewing many applications Judge T W Harris son appoints the commissioners of the revenue for Shenandoah County for a four year term. Davis District George H Snarr Wheatfield Johnston District Charles M Golliday Dillbeck Stonewall District J Letcher Burner Woodstock Madison District Charles P Wightman Edinburg Ashby District Simon Hepner Hepners Lee District Benjamin Bowman New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrisson
Shenandoah County
Davis
George H. Snarr
Wheatfield
Johnston
Charles M Golliday
Dillibeck
Stonewall
J. Letcher Burner
Woodstock
Madison
Charles — P. Wightman
Edinburg
Ashby
Simon Hepner
Hepners
Lee
Benjamin Bowman
New Market
Dr. John A Kern to Visit New York After Europe Tour
Dr. John A Kern of Vanderbilt University Nashville will arrive in New York on September 1 after months touring Europe. He is the brother of local postmaster Bentley Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kern
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn. Willarive
New York
Europe
Kern
Bentley Kern
Watermelons and travel notes from Winchester crowd
Watermelons from a boat car are being sought by Frank Sprint of Sprint & Son in Washington. Carroll G. Watter departed for New York to attend JP Whitacre's law office after visiting his parents on South Market Street. Miss Winifred Rogers, daughter of Commander Charles Rogers, United States Navy, visits her grandmother Mrs. John G Walker. J Sherrard Kennedy of the Atlanta National Bank visits Winchester to spend a week with his aunt on Amherst Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sprint
Sprint & Son
Washington
Carroll G. Watter
New York
JP. Whitacre
Dorsey Walter
South Market Street
Winifred Rogers
Charles
Rogers
United States Navy
John G.walker
J. Sherrard Kennedy
Atlanta National Bank
Atlanta Ga
Winchester
Miss Sherrard
Amherst Street
Synod Sets Richmond Meeting for Next Session
The meeting notes list resolutions urging moral caution and support for missionary work. Prominent ministers from Philadelphia Charleston and Roanoke attend as advisory members while committees consider publishing tasks and the establishment of a Theran church in the Roanoke area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabtree
Lewis
Ter
Charlotte
Diberal
Dent
Baa Va
G A. Pleedo Oflumbia
S. C
Farmyard Serpent Scare Nets 50 Young Snakes
Mr J G E Russell while plowing near the Bufitiek farm killed a garter snake and surprised to find about 61 snakes in the furrow. He counted 50 young snakes hatched from the nest and killed another garter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bufitiek
J. GE Russell
Russell
Annie Garter
Tea Event At Dans Souci Draws Ladies And Guests
An evening tea on West Water Street hosted by the local ladies organization brought together prominent art enthusiasts and visiting guests. The gathering featured iced tea and light refreshments, with a cordial social atmosphere and attention to community artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dans Souci
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Shiner Star
Francis
Johnny Johnson
Johnson
Curly Brown
Baker
McDonald
Johnny
Doughty Duggan
Luhn
Harry Line
Young Liberty Furnace
Union Mission School
Bishop Kinsolving
Mr. Edmonds
Robert Bart
Pacific
Roosevelt
Pacific Ocean
Newport
Prince William
Sweden
James Hay
Congress
Hay
Madison County
Katie Krebs
Shenandoah Valley
MR. C. W. Heater
State Board of Agriculture
Commissioners of Revenue
Dr. Kern
SYNOD
Stephens City
Phan
Salem
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