Handley Estate Moves to Buy Winchester Inn Hotel
Winchester city officials pressed to halt sale of the Winchester Inn as the Handley estate owns a one third debt and could buy the property for about twenty five thousand dollars. Dr W P McGuire and R E Byrd urged the Handley executors to purchase and transfer to Handley Trustees to benefit the city and protect industrial school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Handley Estate
Common Council
W. P. McGuire
R. E. Byrd
Coucil
Geo. C. Shepard
Chas. F. Nelson
Winchester Inn
Equity Improvement Company
John Handley
City of
Judge Handley
Handley
McGuire
City of Winchester
Handley Fund
Handley Board of Trustees
Lewis N. Barton
Connie
Star Prizes Display Across Berryville and Stephens City
The Star's prizes are shown at the office, at the Star branch in Berryville, and at Steele and Dinges in Stephens City.
Auxiliary Board Elects Officers at Winchester Memorial Hospital
The Ladies' Auxiliary Board of Winchester Memorial Hospital elected the same officers as the prior year at their annual meeting. Mrs. Holmes Conrad remains president, Mrs. J. E. Correll vice president, Mrs. M. M. Lynch treasurer, and Mrs. John S. Bloat secretary. The group continues to support the hospital staff and aims to redouble efforts in the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Holmes Conrad
J. E. Correll
M. M. Lynch
John S. Bloat
Tilbury Spade Dies at Lehew in West Virginia
Tilbury M. Spade aged about fifty, a Hamp shire county resident, died last night at Lehew Timber Ridge from complications after an appendix operation on Sunday. He lived in the area all his life, ran a store at Lehen, and operated a hack line to Winchester aiding couples to marry. Survived by widow Miss Pennington, two children, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral at the Christian Church tomorrow morning. Friends meet at the house at ten o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilbury M. Spade
Hampshire County
W. Va
Lehew
Timber Ridge
Spade
Lehen
Winchester
Hagerstown
Hiram Spade
Pennington
Messrs
Frederick
John W. Spade
Davis
Gray
The
Christian Church
Colonel Baker Goes to Mexico for Sugar Venture
Colonel Harry H. Baker departed yesterday morning for Washington and then Vera Cruz to inspect property tied to a sugar raising business. He aims to organize a company with E. V. Weems and others to raise and process sugar, possibly purchasing a large land tract near Vera Cruz. Baker plans to return home on Thursday, December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Baker
Washington
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Baker
Tax Star
E. V. Weems
H. Hansbrough
Col. Baker
Three Ribs Broken In Fall Down Shaft
Mr Joseph Wright Jr returned from Petersburg Virginia after illness of his father. He fell down an elevator shaft at a hotel recently bought by his son Jesse Wright in Petersburg. The fall caused shock and injuries including three broken ribs. Wright formerly owned the Taylor House in this city and has many friends here. Copies of a publication are available at Tom Star's offices in Berryville and at Steele & Dinges in Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wright, Jr
Joseph Wright
Petersburg
Wright
Jesse Wright
Taylor House
Coroner rules accidental shooting in Curry case at inquest
Justice John M. Locke presided at Stephens City over an inquest into the Thanksgiving Day death of Frank Washington. The coroner's verdict found the shooting accidental by Walter Curry, though witnesses said Curry appeared to lie about the sequence. Curry was released from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Locke
Stephens City
Frank Washington
Walter Curry
R. E. Byrd
Curry
George Curry
John Williams
Moses Robinson
Mann Robinson
Washington
Herbert Turner
Chapman
Ebersole
Pay Your Poll Tax Before December Fourteenth
Voters who have not served in Civil War forces must pay the poll tax to be eligible to register and vote at the June election. The deadline is Monday December 14 and missing the payment forfeits the vote. Citizens should pay promptly regardless of party affiliation.
Fingers Ground Off In Corn Shredder
Mr. J. K. Myers of near Marvin's Chapel three miles from Berryville suffered severe injury yesterday when his left hand was caught in a corn shredder Parts of his thumb index and middle fingers were ground off Dr Osbourn of Berryville attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Myers
Marvin’s Chapel
Berryville
Dr. Osbourn
Gorton's Famous Minstrels Debut On Thursday Night
The season opens with Gorton's Famous Minstrels featuring sweet singing and lively dancing with special novelty features. The show runs Thursday December 3 and highlights prizes on display at the Star office in Tux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
Summit Point Man Claimed Smallpox Death Mystery
A Summit Point resident, Geo B. Whiting, 31, died amid quarantine fears as officials treat his illness as smallpox though family says kidney trouble caused by overwork. Undertaker denied entry to the house and the coffin was placed in the yard for burial without ceremony amid arrests and strict guarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dead Man
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Virginia
Jefferson County
W. Va
Summit Point
Geo. B. Whiting
Whiting
Thomas Bradshaw
Berryville
John H. Enders
Enders
Greenhill
Charlestown
George W. Whiting
Winchester native G Miller Wolfe dies in Arkansas
Dr G L Miller received a telegram announcing the death of G Miller Wolfe a Winchester native. He died yesterday in Arkansas about thirty miles from Memphis. The telegram from James T Barton his brother in law gave no cause. Wolfe will be sent to Baltimore for burial at Greenmount Cemetery on Friday. He was known as a Confederate Army veteran from Company H Thirteenth Virginia Infantry the Boomerangs of Winchester. He later lived in Baltimore and Arkansas. He leaves a wife Miss Hobson and three sisters Fannie Kate Wolfe and Mrs John W Schultz. He was about 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Miller
G. Miller Wolfe
Winchester
Arkansas
Memphis
Tenn
James T. Barton
Mr. Wolfe
Wolfe
Baltimore
Greenmount Cemetery
Robert B. Wolfe
North Main Street
United States Express Company
Virginia Infantry
City
Hobson
Fannie
Kate Wolfe
John W. Schultz
Clearbrook
County
Pigeons and Ducks Abundant Around Lake View
Flocks of wild pigeons and numerous flocks of wild ducks are reported near Lake View. The pigeons are rare for this region. The birds frequent water courses in the area and provide excellent gunning for sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View
Spectacular New Stage Show to Play at The Auditorium
A lavish, up to date attraction debuts at The Auditorium on December 3rd. The production boasts expensive costumes and elaborate stage effects and features a company of top performers.
Byrd to Stephens City to investigate murder and depose in divorce
Hon R E Byrd departed at noon for Stephens City to investigate the killing of Frank Washington and then proceed to Mr Jackson to take depositions in Hepner versus Hepner. He expects sensational developments and plans to return by Friday or Saturday. Also noted are visits by Miss Olivia Hodgson from New York and Miss Victoria Smith of Washington, with other local events and business mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Byrd
Stephens City
Frank Washington
Injured Middletown Resident Mr Dinges in Accident
Early this afternoon Mr D B Dinges a leading county resident living near Middletown was thrown from his horse after it shied at a roadside tin bucket. He suffered a broken leg and cuts but was doing as well as could be expected after Dr W P McGuire from Winchester set the fracture. he is noted as brother of county supervisor chair W H Dinges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Dinges
Middletown
W. P. McGuire
Winchester
Dinges
W. H. Dinges
County Board of Supervisors
Aged Widow Dies in County
Mrs Anne R Lauck age 62 died after a prolonged illness near Bethel. Widow of Jacob Lauck she will be buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery after a funeral at Burnt Church, with remains to be brought to Winchester for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne R. Lauck
Bethel
Jacob Lauck
Burnt Church
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Miss Riley Weds In Washington
Miss Ida Riley of this city wed Mr. Andrew McKinney of New York at St Thomas Church in Washington D C at noon yesterday. Witnesses included Mr W Roy Stephenson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Riley
R. Gray Williams
Andrew McKinney
New York
St. Thomas’ Church
Washington, D.C
W. Roy Stephenson
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Trusts Depositors Amid Growth
The bank reports an increase in individual deposits since September adding over 44000 dollars. Total assets stand at about 1.2 million dollars, underscoring apparent safety for depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Splendid Bank
Petition Signatures Reach Majority of Winchester Telephone Holders
In recent days the Bell franchise petition gained signatures from J. H. Kebler & Co. R. M. Eggleston and Daniel T. Wood. The list now includes four fifths of the Winchester Telephone Company holders in Winchester Clarke and Frederick counties, excluding those tied to the current monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
J. H. Kebler & Co
R. M. Eggleston
Daniel T. Wood
Winchester Telephone Company
Winchester
Clarke County
Frederick County
Seats On Sale Monday for Unreasonable Mrs West
Seats for the Unreasonable Mrs West go on sale at Horsey and Atwell's store on Monday December 7th with prices 35 50 and 75 cents. The Winchester Dramatic Club presents the play Thursday December 10th to benefit Memorial Hospital. Mrs J B Bagley of Rockville Md visits her sister on West Water Street while her father Mr Jet son Fields remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsey & Atwell
Winchester Dramatic Club
Memorial Hospital
J. 8. Bagley
Rockville, Md
Thos. P. Spates
West Water Street
Jetson Fields
Prize on Exhibition at City Office Reveals S14R Detail
An official display at the city office showcases the S14R prize, confirming its existence and location for public viewing. The exhibit aims to inform residents about the prize and its provenance.
City Council Hears Hotel Winchester Sale, Reservoir Need
The council named a committee to negotiate with Handley Trustees on selling the Hotel Winchester. A warning about reservoir levels prompted plans to pump at night or build a new reservoir. Reports show November receipts of 556,837 with the year-end balance, and railroad assessments totaling 230.86 while a $3,000 temporary loan was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
W. H. Baker
J. M. Haymaker
Wm. R. Willis
John K. Lewis
A. O. Brown
Board of Handley Trustees
W. P. McGuire
R. E. Byrd
L. N. Barton
L. F. Cooper
H. D. Fuller
R. Gray Williams
Geo. H. Kinzel
P. W. Boyd
Boyd
Cumberland Valley and
Martinsburg
Winchester and
Fuller
O. W. Ramsburg
Geo. R. Blake
Barton
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Gold
Messrs
Prizes on Display at Tas Sran’s and Local Offices
The Star's prizes are exhibited at Tas Sran's Berryville branch office and at Steele and Dinges in Stephens City, with additional showcase at the main office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Sran
Berryville
Steele & Dinges
Stephens City
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Handley Executors
Winchester Or
the Star
Star’s
Auxiliary Board
Tilbury Spade
Colonel Baker
Tom Star
Star
Tux Star
Minstrels
Mr. Byrd
Olivia Hodgson
David N. Dittmer
Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church
Centenary Reformed Church
Victoria Smith
Frank R Castleman
Stan
MR. Dinges
Miss Riley
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