Sewerage Tax Debate Highlights City Plans and Costs
City Solicitor Williams rebuts rumors about a mandatory sewer tax and outlines proposed bonds up to 50 000 dollars. He cites supporters Capt L F Cooper Dr Hunter H McGuire Shirley Carter and W T Barr who argue the system will be efficient and affordable. The plan envisions a five dollar annual tax for many users with charges for dry cellars and limited connections.
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Williams
Star
L. F. Cooper
Hunter H. McGuire
Shirley Carter
W.T. Barr
Main Street
Joseph Hammock Dies at Reliance Va
Joseph Hammock aged 92 died Thursday after a long illness in Reliance Virginia. A Civil War chaplain in the Confederate Army he was a Bible student and respected citizen. He is survived by five daughters and one son. Funeral services were held at the Sha Wited Brethren Church and interment was in Reliance cemetery.
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Reliance
Joseph Hammock
Hammock
Mellie Hammond
Lucy Funkhouser
Strasburg
Maude Cuppett
Uniontown
Cora
Sallie ‘Hammock
Ashby. Hammock
Miss Phillips Sings at Church Benefit
The Methodist Episcopal Church held a penny sociable in Polytechnic Hall New Market on Friday night with vocal instrumental music and recitations. Miss Evelyn Phillips of this city sang a solo while visiting friends in Shenandoah county.
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Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Polytechnic Hall
New Market
Evelyn Phillips
Shenandoah County
Winchester Fair stock books to be organized by committee
A committee appointed by H. Hansbrough will organize the Winchester Fair stock books. Members include Robert M. Ward Logam R. Fay Harry F. Byrd David Glaize and Thomas Chamblin. The effort follows the annual stockholders meeting led by Mr. Hansbrough.
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Robert M. Ward
Logam
R. Fay
Harry F. Byrd
David 8. Glaize
Thomas S. Chamblin
H. Hansbrough
Winchester Fair
13 year old shoots first big deer at Rock Enon Springs
Ernest McKeever aged 13 son of Wesley McKeever shot and killed a fine deer while hunting in the mountains with several men. It was his first big game and he is proud of his record as a hunter. Local notes mention Brandell Larrick Thanksgiving visit, F D Good illness, Rev Roy Scthmucker preaching, S B Larrick and Mintie Larrick travels, Mrs James Larrick ill, and a husking bee at F D Good's home with a large corn pile shucked.
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Rock Enon Springs
Ernest McKeever
Wesley McKeever
Brandell Larrick
Reliance
F. D. Good
Roy Scthmucker
Rock Enon
S. B. Larrick
Capon Bridge
Mintie Larrick
Winchester
James Larrick
Goad
Poll tax deadline notice urges timely payment
The notice warns that Tuesday December 8 is the last day to pay the poll tax in the city and county. It states failure to pay disqualifies a person from voting in any election for the next year and urges every man to fulfill this duty.
Virginia Weather Forecast and Ad Notice
Fair and slightly colder tonight with increasing clouds. Sunday likely showers in the afternoon or night. Also, Monarch shirts offered at 69 cents each at HABLES store.
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Virginia
Monarch
Hable's
The Great Warrens at Market Street Rink Tonight
An entertainment act named The Great Warrens performs at Market Street Rink with mysterious humor, special scenery, and costumes. The notice promises money back if not pleased and touts a guarantee to save buyers on ready made clothing at Haddox’s Winchester shop.
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Market St. Rink
Winchester
J.-P
Haddox
All Elks To Hold Memorial Service Tomorrow
Winchester lodge No. 867 plans memorial exercises in City Hall Auditorium at 3 30 p m with Judge R T W Duke Jr delivering the address and City Solicitor R Gray Williams giving the eulogy Elks orchestra will provide music and Miss Anne Douglas Williams will sing The Good Shepherd following the address Four lodge members are listed as deceased since 1904
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Lodge of Elks
United States
Winchester Lodge
City Hall
Lodge
R. T. W. Duke, Jr
Charlottesville
Elks' Orchestra
L. R. Swimley
Duke
the Good Shepherd
Anne Douglas Williams
Estie G. Main
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Elks’ Hall
Messrs
E. B. Capper
James P. Reardon
M. A. Doran
B. B. Baker
George H. Kinzel
J. E. Correll
Charles A. Evans
B. J. Noonan
W. S. Cather
S. Fred. Grimm
Well dressed man learns to save money at Habbleys suit shop
A short note indicates a well dressed man can save money by purchasing his suit or overcoat at Habbleys.
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Pat Hable
Removal of Office and relocation announcement
Having purchased the laundry of W. M. Sumption, the office moves from West Water St to the works corner of Kent and Water Sts. Careful attention will be paid to all orders. Both phones. Winchester Steam Laundry. C. L. Robinson, Prop. A. H. Jackson, Mer. Also notices HA BLE'S big overstock sale.
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W. M. Sumption
Water St
Kent
Water Sts
Winchester Steam Laundry
C. L., Robinson
A. H. Jackson
Mer
Administrator's Notice on Bowen Estate Debts and Claims
All persons indebted to the late Clinton A. Bowen or having claims against his estate are asked to call on the undersigned for immediate settlement. Sp M. M. Lynch, Adm'r G. A. Bowen, dec’d.
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Clinton A. Bowen
Raisins Currants and Citron for Xmas Baking Ad
Advertisement notes Lady's baking supplies with Headley's Bon Bons and Chocolate Candies available. Mentions a Magazh features page and a church supper at Presbyterian Church Thursday and Friday with six to eleven o'clock serving time and five cent price.
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M. Barr
Headley
Orndoff & Mevicar
Presbyterian
Miss H G Main Delivers Brilliant Organ Recital
A large audience at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church enjoyed Miss H G Main organist and Mr. Thomas Cutty violinist in a splendid program. Cutty impressed listeners with command of his violin while Main’s organ playing sustained her Winchester reputation for distinctive skill. A silver offering followed the recital. The program listed below.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Hstie G. Main
Thomas Cutty
Cutty
Miss Main
Winchester
Lynchburg Votes On Local Option Saloon Question
The city of Lynchburg voted on the saloon license issue with a tense wets versus drys campaign. A dispatch noted both sides claimed victory amid three large meetings led by Clarence Darrow Seaborn Wright and Mrs Nannie Curtis at local venues.
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Lynchburg
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Academy of Music
Business Men's League
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
Nannie Curtis
Texas
Centenary Methodist Church
Inquiries For Virginia Lands Prompted By Commissioner
A list of requests received by the Commissioner of Agriculture includes H C Howe of Cleveland seeking a small truck farm, C H Harvie of Montreal requesting districts suitable for fruit and dairying, Dr E Boynton of Barnum WV wanting a small farm in Northern Virginia, John Glauser of Chestnut Ridge May for Virginia literature, A S Harding of Brookings SD seeking Virginia lands information, C S Lowe of Chicago hoping for home site guidance, A M Forest of Chicago seeking land price data, HW E McMorran of Syracuse listing lands for sale.
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H. C. Howe
East 86Th Street
Cleveland
Ohio
C. H. Harvie
Park Avenue
Montreal
Canada
E. Boynton
Barnum W. Va
Virginia
John Glauser
Chestnut Ridge
May
Ostrander’ Avenue
Syracuse
N. Y
New Music Market St. Rink and Skate Event Highlight
An advertisement previews entertainment at a local rink featuring magic and skating, promising a Gold Medal act and a Washington Sunday Star Magazine feature. It invites families to dress boys in a $4 suit for $2.50 at HA BLE's, promoting a bargain deal and dealer participation.
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Magic Entertainment
Washington
Stockholders Elect Turnpike Officers
The Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Company held its annual meeting in this city. Capt. J. K. McCann was reelected president and William E. Branson was reelected secretary and treasurer. Directors re-elected were John Branson Clark Cather John Myers John Stephenson and A G Rutherford.
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Winchester and
Martinsburg Turnpike Company
J. K. McCann
Turnpike Company
William E. Branson
Messrs
John Branson
Clark Cather
John Myers
John Stephenson
A.G. Rutherford
Able Sermons in Shepherdstown
The Shepherdstown Register reports Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy of Winchester preached able and impressive sermons at the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church this week. Large congregations attended as his earnest and logical addresses made a strong impression on listeners.
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Shepherdstown
Fruit Growers Urge Spraying at Staunton Meeting
The Shenandoah Valley Fruit Growers Association met at the Virginia Hotel Staunton to plan events. Members endorsed thorough spraying of apple trees against coddling moth and other pests ahead of the January 15 stockholders meeting at 11 a m to elect officers and address key business.
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Shenandoah Valley Fruit Growers’ Association, Inc
Virginia
Staunton
Messrs
W. A. McComb
B. EK
Watson
Waynesboro
J. H. Pier
Strasburg
C. G. Crawford
Kernstown
J. Luther Moomaw
Cloverdale
J. Ll. Phillips
Blacksburk
Enjoyable Xmas Season Anticipated
Christmas is approaching with festive expectations as children hear Santa stories and plan lists. Merchants prepare holiday displays to draw crowds, and the season is described as growing brighter with shorter days and rising cold.
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Santa Claus
Balance Race Tonight at Stewart Street Rink
Four young ladies participate in an apple balance race at Stewart Street Rink this evening. A prize will be awarded to the winner.
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Stewart St. Rink
Lplt
Death of Horace Hallé infant son of McKinster family
The infant Horace Hallé, three months old, died this morning at the parents home on North Main street. The funeral will be held at the home at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon.
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Horace Hallé
Horace McKinster
Love and exile of Lady Blanche of Gainsborough lineage
Tragic story traced from an English earldom to an American New Hampshire cottage. Lady Blanche, daughter of the Earl of Gainsborough, eloped with an Irish organist, fled to New Rochelle and Conway, New Hampshire, and died in 1881 at age 35. Her husband died years later. both lie in the Gainsborough mausoleum.
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Star
Washington Post
G Borough
Winchester
Blanche ‘Enephy
Earl of Gainsborough
Ix Park
Mat
Blanche
Arl
New Rochelle
N. H
Murphy
Lady Blanche
Nazines
Conway
William IV
England
Andrew Noel
Elizabeth
Gainsborough
Les
Little
Con
Gage
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Rock Enon Boy
ELKS
HABLE
M. M. Lynch
Adm
G. A. Bowen
Geet
Hington Sunday Star
Christ Church
Thos. Cutty
Jocelyn. Godard
Mr. Cutty
Jerusalem
the Golden Sparks
Ee Hollins
Ed Lemare
Twee
Raff
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagni
Die Meistersinger
Mr. Cutt
Commissioner of Agriculture
Koinrer
Hable’s
Mr. McKinster
Romarge
John
Ree
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