Jail Rule Sparks Shenandoah County Debate In Woodstock
The Shenandoah county board of supervisors faces a rule issued by Judge T W Harrison requiring them to show cause why a new jail should not be built or the current one improved at Woodstock. The old 1790 stone jail has male and female prisoners housed separately, sparking criticism and calls for removal as an eyesore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
T. W. Harrison
Ihu
Virginia
Couny
Shenanoah
Fiowever
Frederick County Supervisors to Discuss New Auto Law
At a special Frederick county board meeting, supervisors plan a conference with Hon. Richard E. Byrd to discuss legislation for the January session. Key topics include a new automobile law to regulate use and speed, along with other measures to safeguard Winchester and county interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Byrd
House of Delegates
Winchester
Frederick County
Awmakers
Winghester
Byrd
Union Service at Stephens City Thanksgiving
A union Thanksgiving service was held at the Lutheran Church in Stephens City with Rev. C. W. Cassell presiding and Rev. William Stevens of the Methodist Church delivering a sermon on Providence and gratitude. The Harrisonburg Daily Times issued its first edition today, joining Harrisonburg’s daily press alongside the Harrisonburg Daily News. both papers are noted as Republican in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Mare Guledge
Shenandoah College
John Thomas
Ohio
J. E. Thomas
Salome Totty
Evelyn
Stephens City
Albert Shetzer
Alvert Baker
Tulip
W. R. Kline
C. W. Cassell
William Stevens
Methodist Church
Harrisonburg
Mrs Shull Hosts Quilting Party in Marlboro
Marlboro December 1 Ms B Fhull entertained a number of friends at a quilting party Thursday. Attending were Mrs N J Clagett Mrs William Barham Mrs D S Brill Mrs Birt Jamison Mrs Cherry Mrs Robert Sowers Miss Gussie Stickley and Nellie Sowers. Several local residents and visitors were noted including Mr Dave Stickley in Winchester and Miss Nellie Sowers visiting from Clear Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sowers
William Barham
Daisy Gordon
Jud Pangle
Washington
Clark Grove
Mrs. Little
Wheatfield
H. E. Shull
Harry Clagett
Hertburn Fry
Tucker Talks With A Noted Churchman
Harry St. George Tucker president of the Jamestown Exposition Company met with the Archbishop of Canterbury in London. They discussed plans for the James town tercentenary celebration of the American branch of the English church and the formation of American and English committees to organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. George Tucker
Canterbury
London
Tucker
Jamestown
Ban on Prize Bureaus for Church Euchre Results
The Postmaster General may deny mailing rights to newspapers that publish church euchre prize results when an admission fee is charged. The rule covers only fee requiring events. free games are unaffected. The Attorney General says the policy won’t harm worthy enterprises and urges avoiding printed lists of prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Post Office Department
Woodstock Firemen Barred From Court House Sale Uses
Shenandoah county supervisors barred Woodstock fire companies from using the courthouse for bazaars. Firemen protest as the county stores and protects valuable buildings and records, including a jail roof damaged by a major fire years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Hardy Chair Factory Drives County Boom at White Hall
The J. H. Hardy & Son chair factory at White Hall now employs twelve men and ships wicker and rustic chairs as far as Grand Rapids, Michigan. Local merchants frequently receive orders from wholesale dealers for the plant’s products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hardy & Son
White Hall
Grand Rapide
Mich
Ten Day Atlantic City Trip Costs Only 27 15
A White Hall farmer proves a family can tour Atlantic City Baltimore and Washington for twenty seven dollars and fifteen cents using a homemade provisioning box to avoid meals. The trip included a boarding house stay a street car ride and free boardwalk sights with two children and a wife. The family toured for ten days spending only rail fares and a few incidental costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Washington
White Hall
White Trail
Thanksgiving Donation to Local Pastor at St Pauls
Members of St Pauls congregation near Fawcett's Gap in this county thanked pastor Rev C W Cassell of Stephens City with a large wag of goods. The gifts covered nearly every farm necessity and were well chosen for supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Fawcett’s Gap
C. W. Cassell
Stephens City
Carr-Boothe Nuptials Planned in Washington
Announcement notes Eleanor Harrison Carr daughter of Mrs. Joseph Carr to wed Gardiner Boothe of Alexandria Virginia in Washington D C on February Yet. Boothe has many friends in the area and Mrs Benjamin G Harris departed for Baltimore to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Harrison Carr
Joseph Carr
Gardiner Boothe
Alexandria
Washington, D. C
Boothe
Thanksgiving dinner guests at Hotel Evans
The Hotel Evans hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Jack and a long list of guests including Miss Charlotte McCormick, Miss Libbie McCormick, Mrs. J. T. Towers, Mrs. Annie Hack, Miss Mary R. Hack, Miss Katie Boyd, Mrs. German Smith Sr, Mr. and Mrs. German Smith Jr, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Barr, Edw. E. B. Stone, Kemp Younger, W. L. Kuhn, Fred Glaize, Harry Smith, Roland Bryarly, W. B. Ryan, A. H. Potter, Winthester, L. R. Leonstein Savannah Ga, K. M. Jones Brunswick Md, W. T. Senseman Harrisburg Pa, M. E. Brighbill and J. Mickey Chambersburg Pa, G. E. Mosley Staunton Va, J. W. Gray Baltimore, A. M. Kalback Lancaster Pa, P. J. Ore baugh Richmond, and county officials Procurer Ss. M. Chiles and Sheriff C. H. Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Evans
Chas. P. Jack
Charlotte and
Libbie McCormick
J. T. Towers
Annie Hack
Mary R. Hack
Katie Boyd
German Smith
W. E. Barr
Edw. EB. Stone
Kemp Younger
W. L. Kuhn
Chambersburg
G. E. Mosley
Staunton
J. W. Gray
Baltimore
A. M. Kalback
Lancaster
P. J. Orebaugh
Richmond
Ss. M. Chiles
C. H. Purcell
The
County
Page County Considers Bloodhounds for Crime Hunt
Page County supervisors discussed purchasing bloodhounds to pursue criminals. Taxpayers attended in support, and a committee was set to report by December 18 on costs and details. Deputy Sheriff Wood supports the idea citing reduced petty theft and hotel losses from alleged criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Page Oanty
Wood
Sosrd
Daughters of Confederacy Thank Richmond Soldiers Helpers
The Daughters of the Confederacy Urnen Ashby Camp Chapter of Winchester thank all who contributed poultry and money to send Thanksgiving boxes to veterans at the Richmond Home. Special mention goes to Henry Din ges, Mrs Richie Stickley, Dr B M Stickley, and Ida Sonner of Stephens City for their generous responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Confederacy
urnen_Ashby Camp
Winchester
Richmond
Henry Dinges
Richie Stickley
8. M. Stickley
Ida Sonner
Stephens City
Record Breaking Congregation at Braddock Street Church
Attendance at the Brown-Curry evangelistic services at Braddock Street M E Church South reached a record size except for last Sunday. The chorus improves nightly and officials say services will continue through next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown-Curry
Braddock Street M. E. Church
South
Geary Hotel Returns New Management
Mrs Virginia Geary and family return to the Geary Hotel with J W Hepner to continue as manager and J A Burgess to run the office until May first when future plans for the hotel will be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Geary
Geary
Fea Lee
Eidvy
Asi
Carlton
J. W. Hepner
J. A. Burgess
Winchester
Apple Crop Totals From Cumberland Valley Depot
Up to December 1st, 60 250 barrels of apples had shipped from Cumberland Valley depot at this place, averaging $1.50 per barrel for a total of $90 375. Barrels cost at least 35 cents each. Labor details show pickers earning $1.25 daily and packers $1.50. Kern & Campbell hold about 5 000 barrels in cold storage. counties including Stephens City kernstown and others shipped apples. County production estimated at 100 000 barrels. overall apple crop value around $200 000 including labor and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Kern & Campbell
Stephens City
Kernstown
Stephensons
Lenore
Ridgeway
Clearbrook
Oldest Gun in the Valley Passes to Mr. Garrett Carter
Woodstock resident Mr. Garrett Carter owns what may be the valley’s oldest gun. The rifle, with powder horn and accessories, dates to 1775 carried by Harrisonburg founder Mr. Harrison. It changed hands in 1848 to John Gaithers and was modernized in 1857 by the MacGilvray brothers. Carter plans to hand it down to his descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Carter
Woodstock
Harrison
Harrisonburg
John Gaithers
MacGilvray Brothers
Carter
Milldale Notes and Local Happenings
Milldale reports a rain bringing relief to farmers. John Earle and his mother visited Winchester. Philip Sheaff walks without crutches after a long ailment. Turkeys shipped to Philadelphia for the Thanksgiving market. Rev. James A. McClure to conduct Sunday afternoon services. A. D. Stockton returns from North Carolina to Ashby Station. Mr. Kirby to move to Fletcher farm in Rappahannock County. John M. Johnson hay crop thriving on his Milldale farm. Dr. C. D. Laws preparing to relocate to a new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milldale
John Earle
Winchester
H. C. Somerville
Philadelphia
Jas. A. McClure
Mulldale
A. D. Stockton
North Carolina
Ashby Station
C. D. Laws
Meat At Your Door by Frank Brown’s Wagon
Frank Brown plans a door to door meat delivery starting tomorrow offering all kinds of meat for sale. Residents can place orders for fresh cuts direct from the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Town Gives Thanks After Street Lights Return
Last night both the street and incandescent lights failed but were restored, and residents now express relief and gratitude for brighter, safer streets.
Berryville Man Killed Working on Lynchburg Plant
J Cleveland Carlisle, about 20, a Berryville native and Bell Telephone lineman, died after a fall from a pole while working on a new plant in Lynchburg Virginia. He touched a high voltage wire, fell thirty feet, and suffered fatal injuries. Funeral planned for Berryville tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Company
Lynchburg
Evening Star
Berryville
J. Cleveland Carlisle
James Carlisle
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Carlisle
City Hospital
Goldsboro
N. C
Druggist Schmitt Dies of Old Age
Mr Bernadott Schmitt a prominent Woodstock druggist and oldest businessman died yesterday morning at 74 He was survived by two sons N Bender Schmitt of Woodstock and Prof Cooper D Schmitt of Woodstock He took over the family drug business founded in 1824 and was an active member of the German Reformed Church The funeral was held at three this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Berryville
Angels
James Carlisle
Reynolds Carlisle
Virginia
John D. Krambling
Clayton Carlisle
William Phillips
Charles Town
W. Va
Archie Carlisle
Ross Johnson
Grace Carlisle
Bernadott Schmitt
Woodstock
N. Bender Schmitt
Cooper D. Schmitt
A Eoypitios
Payiweratrecal
Jteoomia
Columns Aim to Deliver Desired Results for Star
The Star emphasizes consistent column performance to achieve reliable results. Writers focus on precision, clarity, and timely output to meet reader expectations and editorial standards.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shenandoah
Reliance Church
A. A. Steele
Congress
Mr. Byrd
Ory
New Daily
Mrs. Shulll Hostes
At- Luit 2
Benjamin G. Harris
Page County
Geary Hotel
Reed
C. Y
Las
Milldale Notes
Cleveland Carlisle
Schmitt
Colums
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!