Virginia Teachers Elect Officers After Richmond Conference
The Virginia State Teachers Association reports strong turnout from high and rural schools at the Richmond educational conference. Leadership emphasized as essential for progress, with portraits of officers elect for the coming year. Patrick of Bedford County and J H Binford among noted leaders. N P Painter re-elected as Roanoke principal and association worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
J. H. Binford
Binford
Richmond
N. P. Painter
Gilmer Avenue
Roanoke
City
Painter
Athens State Normal School
Roanoke County
University of Virginia
J. D. Harris
Strasburg High School
Warrenton
Winchester
Robbers Blow Open Safe At Linden Virginia Store
A Linden Virginia store owner James E Walter reported a morning burglary when burglars blew the safe with dynamite and escaped with a large sum of money part of which belonged to Southern Bell Telephone Company. No clues found though several suspicious men were seen nearby last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Walter
Linden
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Runaway Horse Separates Streets in Noon Dash
A horse hitched to A L Shearer's delivery wagon bolted from the Lutheran Church Alley to Water and Main Streets. Mr Charles Smith halted the animal before it caused harm as bystanders cleared a path. no injuries or major damage reported beyond spilled feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ll. Shearer
Bantz’s
Main Street
Charles Smith
Lutheran
Suffering Agony From a Bone Felon
The article reports Charles C. Snapp suffering ex cruciating pain from a bone felon in his left hand after a splinter wound. He was confined at home for weeks, with poor sleep and appetite. Dr. Hunter Brumback and Dr. W. P. McGuire operated yesterday with help from I. M. Brumback. Snapp rests easier now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
Charles C. Snapp
I. M. Brumback
W. P. McGuire
Mr. Snapp
Organist Mrs Baker Excels On Moser At Christ Church
Mrs Alexander M Baker the organist at Christ Episcopal Church earns praise for her skill on the new Moser organ. Despite inexperience with such a large instrument she handles the monster well though pipes froze and keys stuck in cold weather. The Christmas music program, directed by Mrs Baker, will include several solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Der
Gillette Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Chester Gillette, the man condemned for the Grace Brown murder on Big Moose Lake, was sentenced today to die in the electric chair with execution set for January 28. He showed blanching at the sentence but remained otherwise unmoved.
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Derer
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Sen
Tenced
Merchants Urge Early Christmas Shopping
Merchants urge shoppers to buy early to avoid crowds and slower service. Warm weather delayed winter purchases, but stores now display Christmas goods and expect more total shopping this year. Early buyers receive quicker, better service, while late shoppers face crowded shops and slower handling of purchases.
Bold Hold Up On A County Road Near Town
A county man reported a bold hold up on a county road near the Red Bud road crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio tracks Saturday night. The unidentified highwayman sprang from bushes and demanded money as the horse sidestepped the threat. The rider, unarmed, pretended to draw a revolver to deter the assailant, who fled into darkness amid recent similar incidents.
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Red Bud Road
In Defense of the Souths Honor
General order from Col. William H. Stewart commander of Confederate Veterans in Virginia urges camps to study local school books and report any that do not foster pride in Confederate deeds or truthfully state the soldiers spirit in the Civil War.
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Col
William H. Stewart
Confederate Veterans
New Railroad Planned in Hampshire County
Sloan Kuykendall of Romney West Virginia says a new railroad from Romney up the South Branch valley is financed and will begin once weather permits and right of way is secured. The line will connect at Romney with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad branch to access a currently untapped rich field.
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Sloan Kuykendall
Romney, W. Va
Moorefield
Romney
South Branch
Kuykendall
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Poultry and Walnut Buyers Open for Seasonal Sale
The mover invites the public to bring turkeys ducks chickens and geese on Thursday Friday and Saturday to receive the highest cash price. Walnut buyers also listed with T. H. Sprint at 4-3t.
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T. H. Sprint
Fire destroys stalls at Berryville show grounds
Fire of unknown origin discovered at 5:30 a m burned eight or nine stalls on the north side of the Berryville Horse and Colt Show Association grounds near Berryville. Loss runs to several hundred dollars. Edward Helvestine, who lives nearby, spotted the blaze and stopped the fence from catching. Boys who had been at the grounds are suspected to have left matches or cigarette stubs.
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Berryville
Evening Star Bureau
Gainesboro News Notes December Update
Gainesboro notes report A C Moore at home with measles and improving, Miss Mamie Robinson visiting Miss Nellie Flowers, Charles Messinee suffering a large arm boil, M C Pine back from Lebanon Church visit, B F DeHaven tearing down old barn after new one built, Miss Katie Scrivener visiting Mrs Ida Eliott, Edith Price and Frankie Flowers at Mrs A Ricketts home near DeHaven.
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Nellie Flowers
Charles Messinee
Edith Price
Frankie Flowera
Will Visit Every State In Union On Horseback Wager
William K. McBeth of Scottdale Pennsylvania has ridden to Cumberland to begin a $20,600 wager to visit all U.S. capitals in four years. He will depart for Washington then Annapolis and Richmond and proceed south to the Southern states during winter. The trip may exceed 40,000 miles with about 10,000 miles per year. The bet is with a Scottdale business man.
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S. S. Turner
Charles City
Richmond
William K. McBeth
Scottdale
Cumberland
United States
Washington
Annapolis
Scottsdale
Rector confined by illness. revival services led by guest preacher
Rev. William D. Smith of Christ Episcopal Church was confined to his room by illness and could not fill the pulpit. Rev. Leslie Robinson of Middletown preached at both morning and evening services.
Mrs Fuller Improves at Home on Washington Street
Mrs H D Fuller continues to show steady improvement after six months illness. The report from her friends notes a very favorable condition. A party ofMiss Margarite Laidley and Misses Dallas Gladys Downard with guests from Stephens City Va traveled by boat to Louisville. Miss Laidley hosts in honor of Miss Miller. Miss Mary E Kern plans December 26 wedding to Mr Oliver Brill at the brides home with Rev E A Stanton officiating. They will reside at Star Tannery. Manufactured from the highest TARITA CIGARS.
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Margarite Laidley
Dallas
Gladys Downard
Misses Cecelia and
Louise Miller
Stephens
City
Louisville
Mary E. Kern
W. 8 Kern
Relief
Oliver Brill
Star Tannery
Knights of Columbus Council Formed After Martinsburg Banquet
Mr. Jas. P. Reardon returned from Martinsburg where the Knights of Columbus organized a new council and held a banquet. Reardon responded to a toast with a few remarks as several ladies attended. A cow halted a B&O freight near Cork Street crossing, delaying the northbound train until the animal was removed. An advertisement urged readers to shop for Christmas.
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Jas. P. Reardon
Murder charge looming for Curry in Aunt Sophie assault
John Curry, the colored man jailed in Stephens City, faces a murder charge as Aunt Sophie Taper’s condition worsens after a brutal assault last Friday. Blood-stained cuffs overcoat and handkerchief cited as damaging evidence. motive remains unclear though a past affair with Sophie’s niece is mentioned. Curry has not spoken. officials shield him in jail.
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John Curry
Sophie Taper
Stephens City
Star
Sophie
Star Today
Curry
John M. Steck
William Thompson
Thompson
Virginia
Winchester
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State Teachers’ Association
Commonwealth
Teachers’ Association
F. B. Fitz
Patrick
Bedford County
Randolph-Macon College
Fitzpatrick
Clifton High School
Pittsylvania County
Co-operative Female School
Bedford City
Shoemaker High School
Gate City
Teachers’ Associa
Coyington School
James G. Nock
Accomac County
Nock
Joseph H. Saunders
Princi
Pal
Portsmouth
Saunders
William and Mary College
And
Arkansas
D. Jennings Sipe
Waverly
Elon College
North Carolina
China
Mr. Edgar Sydenstricker
Virginia Colleges
Lynch
Burg High School
Ormond Stone
The
University of Chicago
Merry
Professor Stone
R. H. Sheppe
Rockingham
Guished Record
Prin
Cipal
Sheppe
Big Stone Gap
J. G. Jeter
Covington
Franklin County
Ohio College
Jeter
Lutheran Church Alley
Water Street
Scott Dicks
Mr. Shearer
Piccadilly Street
Clip
Livery Stable
Mr. Smith
Hunter Brumback
Mrs. Baker
Alexander M. Baker
Strument
Christ Church
Herkheimer, N. Y
Chester Gillette
Mur
Gillette
Ing
R. M. Henry
William H. Baker
Syracuse, N. Y
City On Business
Nick
el Cigars
Itarita
Horsey & Atwell
Horsey
Christ
Mas
Wayman
Baltimore & Ohio
Coun
Ginia
New Railroad
Hampshire County
Mr. Helvestine
Gainesboro
A. C. Moore
Mamie Robinson
Pine
Lebanon Church
Katie Scrivener
Ida Eliott
Union
Mr. Smith Sick
William D. Smith
of Christ Episcopal Church, Is
Con
Fuller
Washington Street
Misses Miller
Miss Kern
Brides Home
E. A. Stanton
Tarita Cigars
Martinsburg
Knights of Columbus
Son
Star Mice
New York City
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