Pay of Court Officers Exaggerated Says Virginia Clerk
The Virginia Court Clerks Association hears a former president of the group, Philip H. Gold of Winchester, urge reform of the fee system. He notes the ostentation of officials and compares it to the wealth of New York and Newport, while affirming the need for clerks and citizens to convene for a broader discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Court Clerks’ Association
Charlottesville
The
Sear Today
Philip H. Gold
Winchester
Gold
e_associatio
Fifth
Avenue Millionaires’ Club
New York
Newport
four _hundred
Gentemen
Old Commonwealth
Fire Threatens Mission Stable in Green County
Fire destroyed a large stable at the Protestant Episcopal mission on Tocosan Mountain near Stanardsville Green County. Losses include harness saddles valued at 75 dollars barrels of corn and feed and bedding. Total loss over 200 dollars. Mission staff present included Rev. J R Ellis Rev W W D Smith and family. The fire was discovered by Mrs Arthur Meadows with no wind aiding spread. The nearby St Stephens church and diocese property near Nancy valued at over 8000 dollars were unaffected beyond the fire hazards.
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Winchéster
Protestant Episcopal Church
Tocosan Mountain
Stanardsville
Green County
Arthur Meadows
J. “R. Ellis
Yaneer
Richmond
W.W. D. Smith
Christ Church of Winchester
Mountain A
Ellis
W. D. Smith
Misses Aghes
Jacqueline Bryson
Lucy Smith
Christ Church
Virginia
Nancey
St. Stephens
W. H. Baker
Winory
Miss Capper Rites Held At Home For Ada Capper
Lifelong friends gathered at 136 North Washington Street as Miss Ada Capper aged about 28 passed away after weeks with typhoid fever. Rev J H Lacy led simple rites, hymns were sung, and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery near her mother. Mr George D Taylor, engaged to Miss Capper, attended with others from Washington.
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Mise
Mary ‘Allen Capper
Ira GS. Capper
North
Washington Street
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Miss Capper
Jesus
D.H. Bragonier
Katharine R. Glass
George Shepard
Godfrey Miller
Ada Lewe Capper
John A. Kern
Walter T. Gore
Edwin Lupton
Harry Capper
Henry Moling, Jr
William Co. Miller
Captain Edwards Begins New Run on Shenandoah Division
Captain William F Edwards starts duties as conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio Shenandoah division from Winchester to Brunswick and Strasburg with No 20, No 65, No 18, and No 19 trips. Special Conductor Stanley Harmer returns to brakeman duties as Edwards leads trains. Edwards longtime baggage master, family to move from Lexington to Winchester.
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William F. S&dwards
Lexington
Lewis D. Barley
Brunswick- Strasburg
Shenandoah
Baltimore and Ohio ‘Railroad
Winchester
Bamore
Stanley BR. Harmer
Bailey
Lexington-Harrison Bug
Jacob Roderick
Edwards
For Sale Automobile Roadster 1912 Model
Automobile Roadster 20 horsepower in excellent condition. Full equipment. Suitable for country roads. Price $650. Contact Sidress X care Star Office, 1p-1. Also advertises high class Crimson Clover Alfalfa Timothy and other Grass Seeds by H. H. Baker on Rouss Avenue.
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H.H. Baker
Rouss Avenue
Sidress X Care Star
Desperate Motor Cycle Mike Evades Law On Valley Pike
Authorities across Frederick Shenandoah Rockingham and Augusta counties and towns from Winchester to Stanton chase a bold motorcycle bandit known as Motor Cycle Mike. He raided tollgates, snatched a dollar at South Harrisonburg, broke from cops at Woodstock, and vanished after logs blocked Mt. Crawford. Police, sheriffs, and deputies hunted him as speeds and clothes failed to be confirmed.
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Frederick
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Adgusta
Winchester
Stanton
Mike
Harrisonburg
Harrison A
South
Harrisonburg Tollgate
Woodstock
Mt. Crawford
Hable Building Repairs Started
A wing of the three story brick Hable building at Main and Walker streets, owned by Solomon Hable's estate and condemned by the Common Council encroachment committee, begins demolition to allow a larger modern replacement. Chimneys tops torn, 16 000 bricks resting on the main wall and third floor noted by contractor Hunter Grim.
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Main
Waller Streets
Hunter B. Grim
Lewis Trier
United States Cavalry Camp Dance Planned for August 30
The US Cavalry Camp near Winchester announces a large dance next Saturday evening August 30 drawing residents from Winchester and nearby areas. A prior camp dance was well attended and enjoyable. Mrs Emory Sheaner of Americus Georgia visits at the Quick home on North Kent Street and plans two weeks in Baltimore before returning to Georgia. Mr Arthur Shull returns this morning from a weekend trip to Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Cavalry
Winchester
Emory Sheaner
Americus, Ga
John Quick
North Kent Street
Baltimore
Georgia
Arthur Shull
Atlantic City
Thaw to be released and moved to Vermont for return trial
The Canadian official in charge of the Thaw case says Harry K. Thaw will be back on U S soil before the week ends. Thaw plans habeas corpus action and will be released Wednesday then promptly arrested for transfer across the line to Orton Mills Vermont for the New York state case. Crown prosecutor James Riata investigates bribery of officials in the Thaw matter. immigration inspector David Reynolds confirms inquiry but gives few details.
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The
Star
Quebec
Orton Mills
Vermont
New York State
Thaw
Ity
Quebéc
James Riaia
Eiien
David Reynolds
Johnson Fight Provokes London Stage Ban
London authorities postpone Jack Johnson appearance at the Metropolitan Music Hall amid protests and fears of riot. News reports indicate widespread opposition to the American boxer performing on the London stage and city officials act to prevent disturbances.
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London
Jack Johnson
Metropolitan Music Hal
Wilson To Be a Mexican Message to Congress
President Wilson will deliver his longest message to Congress tomorrow on the Mexican situation unless Huerta signals attitude change. The 4200 word document will outline conditions in Mexico and present Wilson’s policy toward the country in full.
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The
Star
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Huerta
Mexico
Edison Says Women Dress Insanely in Lowell Interview
Thomas A. Edison toured Lowell en route to the White Mountains on vacation and said contemporary women’s dress is insane. He criticized the turkey trot, condemned grafters, praised John Hays Hammond’s wireless battlefield control plans, and declared the talking machine near final perfection.
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Lowell
Mass
Thomas A. Edison
White Mountains
Edison
John Hays Hammond
Wireles
AUTOM BILE LENE SCHEDULE BETWEEN WINCHESTER AND BLUEMONT
An automobile line will run between Winchester and Bluemont starting Wednesday August 27. Service departs Winchester Hotel Evans at 10:20 a.m. and Bluemont at 12:00 p.m., with return at 1:30 p.m. Full schedule to be published later. For info call Winchester Inn. A black rubber rain coat with khaki lining left in grandstand at base DAH grounds on Saturday August 23. Liberal reward offered. Return to Star Office or 119 N. ue ae apt.
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Winchester
Bluemont
Base Dah Grounds
Star Office
N. Ue
Fairfax Club Reception Honors United States Cavalry Officers
The Fairfax Club of Winchester hosted a grand reception and dance on Saturday for officers of the United States Camp of Cavalry and their wives and daughters. About four hundred invitations were issued. over three hundred accepted. Major officers from the cavalry camps attended, including Col Ho Murray and Brigadier General Ba ward J. McClernand, with the club's Braddock and Piccadilly streets home elaborately decorated.
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Fairfax Club
Winchester
United States Camp of Cavalry
Cavalry
Ho Murray
O Foltz
Fifteenth Cavalry
Verne Las. Rockwell
James A. Logan, Jr
J. S. Wilson
Christopher ©. Collins
William B. Baker
H. T. Aplington
Army War College
Willam R. Smedbers
James G. Taylor
Signal Corps
Baward J. McClernand
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
American Slain In Asiatic Turkey
In Constantinople the U S embassy sends Lewis Hock to Asiatic Turkey to investigate the murder of Rev Charles H Holbrook of Lynn Massachusetts an American missionary killed in the region.
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Asiatic
Turkey
The
Star
Constantinople
United States
Lewis Hock
Charles H. Holbrook
Lynn
Mass
Fairview Church Revival Services Announcement
Rev L A Racey of United Brethren Church invites an all day Mount Olive Hayfield meeting next Sunday August 81 with preaching at 11 am and 2 30 pm attendees to bring dinner baskets and meals served on the grounds. Special services begin Tuesday evening August 26 at Fairview Church continuing ten nights from 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Racey
United Brethren Church
Mount Olive
Hayfield
Fairview Church
Procrastination Warns Against Expense Before School Buy
An old ad quotes Vesuvius and Gettysburg to urge prompt school clothing purchases for children. It touts Jolliffe and Jolliffe’s shoes from 3s 6d and boys suits at a large reduction, advertising a wide, discounted line at 177 N. Main Street, claiming the store is always cheaper.
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Vesuvius
Gettysburg
Jolliffe
N. Main Street
Dress display ads for Russell and Green
Readable lines note dress goods display by Russell and Green. The page fragment mentions ads promoting dress goods and closeout styling, with emphasis on display items and offerings.
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Russell and Green
Death Claims Walter Sloat
Walter Sloat of Winchester died at his home 43 South Market Street after a year long illness. A shoe maker by trade he was a lifelong resident and church and fire company trustee. Survived by three sons Harry Ernest and Charles and several relatives. Funeral plans pending. service details to be announced.
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Walter’ DL Sloat
Winchester
South Market Errest
Mr. Sloat
Jesse Sloat
Elizabeth Gleason
F. August Gratchen
Theodore ‘Sloat
Charles D. Sloat
Miss. Sloat
South Kent
Willian A. Sloat
John I. Sloat
Market St
Charley Houss Fire Company
Lost fountain pen found on Winchester streets last night
A fountain pen was lost on Winchester streets last night. The finder can return it to the Star Office for a reward or acknowledgment.
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Winchester
James McGee Dies After Long Illness in Middletown
James McGee 84 a Baltimore native died after a long illness while living with his daughter Mrs M L Larrick in Middletown. Survived by two sons Rev Frank McGee Cumberland Md and George McGee Baltimore and two daughters Mrs Larrick and Mrs Charles Reddish Baltimore. Remains to be sent to Baltimore for burial beside his wife.
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Middletown
James McGee
Baltimore
M. L. Larrick
Virginia Weather Forecast and Local Notices
Fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures in the east portion. Young lady sought to operate a switchboard at Cumberland Valley Telephone Office. Barber shop moved to 18 South Main Street. W B Barnett and co.
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Virginia
Cumberland Valley
Main Street
W. B. Barnett
Army Cavalry Camp Visitors Anticipate Extended Stay
High officers including Major-General Thomas and Major-General Leonard Wood arrive at Camp Cavalry Instruction for a multi day visit. Colonel Murray says cavalry regiments may stay until October 1 to continue drills and new regulations. Major N F McClure departs for Fort Leavenworth while Lieut Colonel Morgan heads to Washington for Army War College duties. Father MccVerry conducts vesper service as the Eleventh Cavalry Band performs for attendees.
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Gete
Morgan
McClure
Thomas i
New York
Department of the West
States Army
Can
Barry
Murray
Liev O William G. Haan
Coast Artillery
Resmain
A. Devol
Quartermaster’s Corps
Phington
Devol
Haan
Winchester
General Staff
George H. Morgan
Eleventh Cavalry
Washington
Lindley M.garerison
Leonard Wood
Howevier
N. F. McClure
Cavealry
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Father MccVerry
Tee Catholic Church of the Sacred Winchester
Touring Care for Hire Call John Big Solenberger’s Storms
A fragmented notice references booking touring care services and directs readers to contact John Big Solenberger for assignments. The legible fragment suggests arranging storm-related repairs or support, with emphasis on arranging care in response to weather events.
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Call John
Big Solenberger
Storms
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Greene County
Captain Edwards
Hable
U.S
Jack
U. S. Cavalry
Walter Sloat
Rouss Fire Company
James Mcffee
Weather Forecast
Thos. H. Barry
Department of the East
the Star Bureau
Camp of Cavalry Instruction
Colonel Morgan
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