Boyce Incorporation Case Sent To Special Election In Clarke
Judge T W Harrison will preside this week over the petition for Boyce to incorporate as a town near Winchester along the Norfolk and Western. A special election to choose a mayor and town council is set for December 20 with terms lasting until the 1912 spring election. The Byrd law case T Eddy Brown vs Commonwealth heads to Berryville for a decision on construction legality.
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Harrison
Berryville
The
Commonwealth
T. Eddy Brown
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Boyce
Norfolk and Western
Clarke County
Morrison
Jones
Brown
Messrs
Marshall McCormick
Conrad Knownslar
Lewis
A. Moore, Jr
Miller Found Guilty In Martinsburg Speed Case
Lon Jones sued M. J. Miller of Martinsburg for speeding on a Martinsburg turnpike curve. Judges Pannett and Baylor disagreed on guilt. Pannett convicted Miller and fined him 100 dollars while Baylor found him not guilty. R Gray Williams, Miller’s counsel, appealed to Frederick circuit court.
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Lon Jones
M. J. Miller
Martinsburg
Www. Va
Luther Pannett
Eugene W. Baylor
Mr. Jones
Mr. Miller
Pannett
Justice Baylor
R. Gray Williams
Miller
Circuit Court of
Frederick County
T. M. Barr Announces Special Sale Details
Local merchant T. M. Barr launched a special sale advertised across pages of the newspaper. The notice outlines discounted offerings, sale dates, and store location, encouraging readers to visit for limited time pricing and exclusive items.
Red Cross Christmas Seals Reach 60 Million Claimed
The American National Red Cross reports Christmas seals printed at a million daily with nearly 60 million distributed to agents nationwide. Post Office rules require stamps on the back of letters and packages, not for postage. Aims for 100 million seals to fund tuberculosis drive. local Winchester sales likely limited to aid Latane Anti Tuberculosis League.
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American National Red Cross
Washington
United States
Post Office Department
Winchester
Latane Anti-Tuberculosis League
Red Cross
State
Sale Notice of Livestock and Supplies at Q A Lloyds
Eight horses and colts six cows sew and shoats implements and two thousand five hundred bundles of fodder and two thousand five hundred chestnut shingles at Q A Lloyds sale near Berryville on December 9. Mrs Lockwood and daughter Mrs Shenk of Bartonville visited friends in the city.
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Q A. Lloyd’s Sale
Berryville
Lockwood
Shenk
Bartonville
Cook Concedes Pole Claim Might Be Flawed
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the Brooklyn explorer, says in an upcoming Hampton's Magazine piece that he may not have reached the North Pole. He describes months of isolation and hunger, admitting he was half mad and that the truth may depend on readers' judgment. He plans to return to the United States with his wife and children on December 22 to spend Christmas at home.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
Hampton's
North Pole
Cook
United States
Dr. Cook
Pole
Six Reel Show at the Auditorium Tonight
A two hour program headlines a Six Reel Show at the auditorium tonight featuring two Biographs and a Vitigraph. Come early to secure a seat for this great entertainment event.
Important sale of city realty on Washington Street
The property at 215 N Washing ton Street, formerly owned by the late J P Whitacre, will be offered at public auction on Saturday December 10. The lot includes a large ground plate connected to the dwelling and will be sold in parcels suitable for building lots or as an entire property. Further advertisement details appear elsewhere in this issue.
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Washington Street
J. P. Whitacre
Photograph of Yourself as a Christmas Gift Idea
A brief note by C. Fred Barr promotes sending a personal photograph as a thoughtful Christmas gift. The message emphasizes speed and personalization, suggesting a simple yet meaningful keepsake.
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Speed
C. Fred Barr
Widow Mary Bryarly Dies After Gas Incident Near Inwood
Mrs. Mary Payne Bryarly widow of Richard Bryarly and mother of Harry Bryarly died suddenly near Inwood after gas from a stove escaped and caused illness. Her death followed a call to her son an hour earlier. Dr Le fevre tried to help and the Martinsburg Episcopal rector Rev John B Douglas will lead Friday 11 AM funeral at the Martinsburg church.
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Inwood
W. Va. Dee
Mary Payne-Bryarly
Richard Bryarly
Bryarly
C. A. Miller
Martinsburg
Sticken
Henry Payne
John 8
Douglas
Martinsburg Episcopal Church
Electric trolley line survey advances in Berkeley County
Civil Engineer Ferguson of the Hagerstown Electric Railway Company completed a preliminary survey for a 25 mile trolley line from Williamsport through Back Creek Valley into parts of Berkeley and Frederick counties. Promoters claim enough funds can be raised to begin construction, with an estimated cost near 150000 dollars. Farmers and orchardists support the project as a boost to West Virginia agriculture.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Potomac River
Williamsport
Back Creek Valley
Berkeley County
Frederick County
Ferguson
Hagerstown Electric Railway Company
West Virginia
Water Damage Worse Than Fire At Morrison Home
The Morrison home on South Market street suffered major water damage after firemen, responding to an overheated stove, drenched the interior. The family reportedly had extinguished the flames before arrival. hoses drenched carpets and bedding as officials removed belongings amid a messy scene.
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John Morrison
South Market Street
Christock Confesses More Murders Before Death
Joseph Christock, under death sentence in Schuylkill county jail, admits additional killings including the five year old murder of Mrs Arthur Morrison in Cambola and a tollgate keeper shooting. A formal statement will be taken this week as investigators note his deteriorating nerve before possible execution by Governor Stuart.
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Christock
Richards
Icnards
Stuart
Funeral of Rev Dr Henry M White Remains Laid to Rest in Mount Hebron
The funeral for Rev Dr Henry Martyn White pastor at Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church Kernstown was held after his death in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Friends and Confederate veterans attended with services led by Rev Dr J H Lacy and others. The procession to Mount Hebron Cemetery closed Winchester shops in respect.
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Henry Martyn White
Opequon
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Main Street
J. H. Lacy
James R. Graham
C. Hopkinns
Charlestown
W. Va
F. M. Woods
Martinsburg
Charlies Ghoslin
Shepherdstown
White
Dr. White
Opequon Church
John W. Larick
James Cather
Round Hill
Chambersville
Fred
Boyd
Henry Moling
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Sweeney Sisters Deliver A Stellar Variety Night
Empire Tonight presents the Sweeney Sisters in singing and dancing comedy. A strong sisters act with lively performance and spirited crowd engagement.
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Sweeney Sisters
The Wolf A Popular Show At Fr Hable Mer Auditorium
Gettysburg notice notes Fr Hable presents The Wolf as the season’s best show with an enthusiastic audience. John F Walters praises the attraction and urges others to see it. Postmaster T F Fawcett of Fawcett Gap visited Gettysburg on business.
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Gettysburg
H. Hable
Mer
The
John F. Walters
Hable
Doctor Swimley Injured in Washington Street Car Fall
A telegram from Major Richard Sylvester reports Dr. William A. Swimley of Winchester fell from a street car in Washington at 10 pm and was taken to Emergency Hospital. His injuries are not considered serious, and his sons left for Washington to learn the extent. Dr. Swimley had been in Richmond with Miss Elsie Sprinkle for a surgical operation at St Luke's Hospital, then traveled to Washington.
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Winchester
Richard Sylvester
Washington
William A. Swimley
A. C. Swimley
L. R. Swimley
Swimley
Elsie Sprinkle
Shenandoah
Richmond
St. Luke’s Hospital
Business Visitor Eugene E. Chiles Arrives in Town
Eugene E. Chiles of Stephens City was in town today on business, meeting local contacts and examining market opportunities.
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Stephens City
Wanted to Rent Limestone Farm and Farm Hand
WANTED to rent limestone farm with references. Charles R Hodgson Stephenson Virginia. Sarah Zane regular meeting Friday at 8 p.m. Important word. WANTED a good farm hand apply at Star office. Sashy ip-tt.
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Charles R. Hodgson
Stephenson, Va
Sarah Zane
Aps
Star Office
Sashy
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Justice Pannett
T. M. Barr
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Arctic Explorer
Mary Payne Bryarly
Joseph Christock
Tollgate
Empire Tonight
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcett Gap
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Smethness
Guire
Samuel Peachy
A. D. Beverley
Lucile Weems
Dorothy Carr
Willie McGuire
Rebecca Bell
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W. A. Baker
H. D. Fuller
Wile Cooper
Clifton Wheat
Neville Stephenson
Douglas Fuller
Virginia Fuller
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