Confession Leads to Prison for Virginia Robbery Suspect
Daniel McFarland confessed to robbing a Frederick County post office on June 7, 1910. Judge McDowell ordered two years at Moundsville penitentiary despite his request for Atlanta prison. A companion named Morris remains at large as inspectors pursue him. Continued on Fourth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrisonburg
McFarland
le States District Court
Charlottesville
Imade
Pegsway
Frederick County
McDowell
Lynchburg
Moundsville Cw
United States Court For
Western District of Virginia
Morrisoxctburg
Henry Clay McDowell
Daniel McFarland
Goggeman
County Couples Are Licensed To Marry
Marriage licenses were issued at the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick county yesterday afternoon to the following couples Howard Anderson, mechanic, of Charlottesville Virginia and Miss Lula B Farmer, daughter of James and Hilla B Farmer, of this county Temes Alfred Lewis and Elizabeth Armistead, widow, daughter of Refsert Turner, all of this county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Howard Anderson
Charlottesville
Lula B. Farmer
James and
Hilla B. Farmer
Temes Alfred Lewis
Elizabeth Armistead
Twidow
Refsert Turner
Allen Clansman Dies In Prison
Marion P yrd a clansman of the Aliens who shot the Hillsville courthouse in March 1912 is dead in the W Va prison at Moundsville where he served a term for it est dist illing. He owned a farm near Mount Airy and had accumulated some money. Imprisonment is said to have hastened his end during the Allen gangs outbreak wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Hillsville
Moundsville
W. Va
Mount Airy
WN. Ic
Valley Schedule Remains the Same
A report claiming changes to the Shenandoah division arrival and departure times were denied at local offices. No changes of any character were made. the schedule went into effect November 30 with only minor, hardly noticeable adjustments on main lines. Shenandoah division trains continue to connect at Harpers Ferry as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Election of commission officers held by order of sergeant
A December meeting approved business items and the election of commission officers by order of First Sergeant Frank. The fragment notes a formal gathering with unspecified roles and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja Gril
Trustees Demand Large Budget for Harrisonburg Normal School
The Virginia Legislature considers a $125000 annual budget for 1914 and 1915 for Harrisonburg State Normal School. Trustees plan extensive new buildings including a chapel dining room and five dormitories costing $65,000, plus library and equipment funds. The proposal goes to the Finance Committee in Richmond for preliminary work, with Harry F. Byrd appointed to speak for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Board ‘of Trustees
State Senate
Richmond
Floyd W. King
Clifton Forge
E. Iw
Lurays Brank
Winchester
E. T. Gholsab
Orange
J. T Clement
Pittsylvania
Eorze
Keezell
Keezeltown
Byrd
Normal School
Antis Give Their Side Today Before Rules Committee
Antis told the House rules committee they oppose a woman's suffrage committee. President Wilson remains confined to the White House with a cold and expects to resume duties tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antis
the Star
Washington
Dec
Rules’ Committee
House of Representatives
Wilson
White House
Tomorroyv
Iges Decision Satisfies Both Sides in West Virginia Case
Judge T W Harrison of the Frederick Court in West Virginia dismissed a dispute between the Vehicle Company and Shade Brothers with leave to seek lumber worth 109 50 from the Shads. The decision ends the suit but allows a fresh action or out of court settlement. Attorneys Robert H. Goyd Ward Larrick and Conrad represented the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Ciieat Court
Frederickburg
Shade Brothers
Frederick County
Shades
Stgg
Harrison
Robert H. Goyd
Martinsburg
Robert. Y. Conrad
Winchester
Auditorium Tonight Shows Six Reels of Early Films
The auditorium presents six reels for tonight's program including The Master Painter Vita The Smuggler Kalem Crook and the Girl Bio Tumming the Boc Latbin The Only Chance Gelig and A Mutual Understanding Holison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vita
Kalem
Bio
Tumming
Boc
Latbin
Gelig
Holison
Wrecking At Pa Councilman's Home Sparks Police Probe
In Wilkhs Barree Pa on December 4 a dynamite blast wrecked the home of Councilman Bijit. He attributes the attack to political foes angered by his stances and refusal to be bowed, signaling possible threats against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Wilkhs
Barre
Bijit
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Holmes Conrad in Market Street Home
Mrs Holmes Conrad and her daughters entertained at a luncheon yesterday afternoon at their Market Street home. Guests included Mrs Henry Breeze Gipin Miss Dorothy Gilpin and Mr and Mrs Harry Flood Byrd. Miss Gilpin plans to wed Dr L M Alien next Wednesday in this city. Also present were Mrs J B Beverley Rev William D Smith and Dr E M Alien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Conrad
Carter
Augusta Conrad
Market Street
Henry Breeze Gipin
Dorothy Gilpin
Clarke County
Harry Flood Byrd
Great Mill Sale Floor Coverings and Carpet Prices
Yard wide linoleum and two yard wide oil cloth offered at sale. 7 1 2 yard wide oil cloth priced at 37 50 cents grade wool and fiber carpet at 39 5e. Ingram carpet offered at 2 1p 31. T M Barr announces all millinery at cost under Mrs Nails shop name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Barr
Parkhurst Taken From Ship by Alert Officers
Authorities report Mrs Flora Parkhurst among suffragette crowd seized after trickery at the pier. Police say she is brought toward London and to jailed to serve the remainder of a three year sentence. Large crowds and a bodyguard observed the scene as the ship's approach met with protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Pank
Colonel Avirett in Critical Condition in Cumberland
Col Johns W. Aivirett editor and proprietor of a Cumberland avenue paper has been confined at Weheme Rose Hill for a week and is reported in a coma after a heavy cold that began the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns W. Aivirett
Cumibériand Avenue
Cumberland
Avirett
Weheme
Floods Ravage Texas Towns Prompt Gov Colquitt to Act
Flood conditions devastate the Brazos Trinity and Colorado valleys. Gov Colquitt orders state troops to shoot to kill looters as thousands are homeless in Waco and other cities. Thirteen dead and many missing as trains stall and trains halt traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Brazio
Trinity
Colorado
Iver
Colquittthas
Waco
New York Giants
Brandsti
For Sale Evening Dress Suit Good As New
For sale an evening dress suit described as good as new. Apply to Ssfir oOf fica. Ip-tt.
Simple Lime Musical Company at Auditorium Friday
Simple Lime Musical Company will appear at the Auditorium Friday night with real singers dancers and clever comedians. Two shows are slated with first at 7 15 and second at 9 15. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simple Lime Musical Company
Pretty Girls
Miss Lilian Barmes Weds Richard D Hardesty at Berryville
In Stephens County on December 4, Miss Lilian Barmes of Berryville married Richard D. Hardesty in a ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev Abisan Knox. Immediate family attended as witnesses with the couple departing for Berryville after.
Stores Ready for Christmas Trade as Shoppers Gather
Retailers in Winchester decorate storefronts and expand displays as the Christmas season nears. Merchants report an enlarged stock and brisk business forecast as out of town shoppers arrive and the “Shop Marty” slogan returns. Read ads in The Star for gift ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina
Winchester
Marty
Uemas
The
Star
Great Strike Shuts Down Great Western Railway
In Cardiff Wales on December 4 engineers and firemen of the Great Western Railway walked out, leaving about fifteen thousand workers idle. Officials warn business disruptions will follow as the strike halts railroad operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Wales
Great ‘Western Railway
Xmas Store Opens Ready for Holiday Shoppers
The Xmas Store announces readiness for the holiday season with new advertisement from Groveros. Store details emphasize early access and festive offerings for customers.
Crusade Moves Against Fire Trap Hotels In Boston
Mayor Fitzgerald launches a campaign against fire trap hotels after the Arcadia disaster that killed 28 and injured many. District Attorney Pelletier tours the city with the grand jury, enforcing building-use restrictions.
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Boston
Fitzgerald
Arcadia
Pelletier
Grand Jury
String of Gift Goods to Tour Woodstock Vendors
Two day sale Friday and Saturday December 5 and 6 offers jewelry china clocks watches and novelties by Will be in Boyce then visiting other towns for ten days. The Wimkleline Co of Woodstock Virginia will return to Boyce December 19 and 20 with gift goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Elegant
Wimkline CO
Rof Woodstock
Wright's Holstein Bull and Heifer Sale Dec Tally
An itemized sale notice for J. S. Wright featuring Holstein bulls and heifers offered in December with prices and catalog references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Wright
Huerta Stirring Up Feeling to Bring on War
Dispatches from Mexico City report Gen Huerta stoking sentiment against Americans to provoke intervention and crush rebels. He censors war news while constitutionalists bombard Mazatlan as he seeks a one year dictatorship. In El Paso border reports, 200 federal police left in Cuthurhva threaten a reign of terror as refugees flee Chihuahua.
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Huerta
Mexico City
Iluerta
Mazatlan
Congress
AIL
Paso
Cuthurhva
Chihuahua
Bear's Brokerage Company Suspends Operations
Philadelphia reports that the Bear's Brokerage Company, a well known firm on the Philadelphia and New York stock exchanges and the Chicago Board of Trade, has suspended temporarily. Mr John Neel of Martinsburg spent the day with friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
ulDeo
Will Am L. ‘Bear Company
New York Stock Exchanges
Chicago Board of Trade
John. Neel
Martinsburg
Sheriffs Search For Mine Bandit Body In Mine
In Ingham Colorado on December 4 An operation by seven sheriffs and two hundred deputies entered a local mine to search for the body of the Mexican bandit Lopez believed killed in the mine. Smudges at the entrance had been extinguished days earlier and a large search is underway. A separate note mentions Elliott's sale offering corn hay fodder live stock farm implements and poultry.
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Ingham, Colo
Utah
Ming
Ralph Lopes
Lopez
Elliott
White House Couple to Visit Ambassador in London
Francis B Sayre and his wife former Miss Jessie Wilson will stay at Ambassador Page's Grosvenor Square home during their London visit. They departed New York aboard the steamship George Washington. length of stay not announced.
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Inlondon
Francis B. Sayre
Jessie Wilson
London
Ambassador Page
Grosvenor Square
Sayres
New York
George Washington
Hats Hats Hats Special This Week at Miss Cline's
Hats hats advertised at 98 cents each as a weekly special at Miss Cline's. The brief promotion emphasizes bargain headwear for shoppers this week.
Virginia Health Board Publishes New Death and Birth Statistics
The State Board of Health announced a bulletin detailing new statistics on births and deaths compiled over the past year. The review explains how these figures were gathered and their significance for public health planning in Virginia.
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Board of Health Bulletin
Pichmond
People of
Virginia
Ena
State Board of Health
Toga
Atiw
Marshal Fulwhler Quits His Office
Marshal Fulwhler resigns from office effective immediately citing health as the reason. He was appointed by President Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Fulwhler
Ons
Taft
Orchard Company Granted Charter in Freezeland District
The State Corporation Commission granted a charter to Freezeland Orchard Company of Kernstown Freee county with offices there. Maximum capital $24,000 and minimum unspecified. John Grewford of seed is president and Crawford of Kernstown is secretary.
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Freezeland Orchard Company
Kernstown
Freee County
Grewford
Seed
Crawford
Entertained At a Handsome Dinner At Home on West Water Street
Dr and Mrs Hupter entertained a small company at a beautifully appointed dinner on West Water street. The gathering honored Mr and Mrs Harry Flood Byrd whose marriage occurred in October at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Guests included Mr and Mrs JR Gray Williams Mr Harry R Kern Mrs Riel KE Griffith Miss Willie McGuire Mr Randolph Tucker McGuire and Mr William Nelson Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hupter
Willie
Randolph Tucker McGuire
William Nelson Page
Trustees Sale Notice Near Wineh County Court
Notice of trustees sale covering 150 acres located 6 miles northwest of Wineh in front of County Court. Advertisement in this issue dated Saturday December 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wineh
Holiday Gifts Invite at Mrs Franck Bakers Store
An invitation to inspect unique and exclusive hand novelties at Mrs Franck Bakers located at 36 Piccadilly Street. The notice highlights specialty items and urges visitors to view the holiday selections.
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Pwor Xvhi
Clearbrook
Dan WY Farland
Federal Court
Allen Clansman
Hirst
Frank
Stuart McGuire
Wichmond
McGuire
S. Im
Wright
J. S.wrights
NewCome
Ige
Mrs. Holmes Conrad
Great Mill Sale
Séal
Hood
San Antonio
Simple Simon Co
Miss Barmes
Mr. Hardesty
England
Bear’s
Ambassaor
Miss Cline’s
Thesstate
Orchard Company
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