Oldest Winchester Resident Margaret Williams Dies
Miss Margaret A Williams, aged ninety nine, the oldest resident of Winchester, died last night at her nephew Charles E Taylor's home after a fall. Born February 22 1814 she lived through nearly the entire nation’s history, was active and mentally sharp to the end and a longtime member of Winchester's Presbyterian Church.
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Margaret A. Williams
Winchester
Charles E. Taylor
Main
Leicester Streets
Washington
Mick Williams
Miss Williams
Taylor
Margaret Williams
Presbyterian Church
Presen
James B Graham
Old Kent Street Church
Graham
Provisions for Airheart family draw sympathy and aid
The Star reports the death of Gil ert Cleveland Airheart killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train while helping move coal for his family. His widow and four children, left destitute, have since received extensive donations of food clothing and money from many community members and organizations. A plan to appoint a trusted person to manage funds and place them in a bank for Mrs Airheart is under consideration.
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Star
Gilert Cleveland Airheart
Baltimore and Ohio
New Trial Pleas Placed For Allen Duo In Harrisville Tragedy
Petitions citing new evidence in the case of Claude Allen and Floyd Allen, both sentenced to death for participation in the Harrisville courtroom tragedy on March 14, were filed with Governor Mann. A clemency committee and Richard Byrd led efforts to secure new trials and possible commutations to life or lesser terms.
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Clade Allen
Floyd Allen
Harrisville
Mann
William F. Rhea
Richard Wingfield
State Corporation Commission
James F. Miner
Luther L. Scherer
John P. Branch
Richard E. Byrd
Winchester
House of Delegates
Harry M. Thornton
Court of Appeals
Grant Floyd
Claude Allen
Supreme Court
Richmont
Grande Allen
Jones Jolliffe Cash Store Promises Best Xmas Goods
From 10 to 33.13 percent on your Xmas Savings check is to spend your check you can get the best and the goods for your check. Jones & Jolliffe sell everything cheaper for cash and buy at forced sales. Compare with credit stores and deposit the check at the cash store for more value.
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Jones & Jolliffe
Farmer Coffman Dies at Work Near Strasburg
Oscola Coffman a farmer and carpenter from Top Knot community collapsed and died Saturday while demonstrating how to repair an automatic road gate on his farm’s south end. He suffered heart trouble for some time and leaves a widow and daughter Lily Coffman.
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Strasburg
Oscola Coffman
Miners Strike At Pittston Coal Posts Hundreds On Walkout
In Pittston Pennsylvania on December 10 over 1 200 men and boys walked out at three collieries of the Pennsylvania Coal Company as several miners refused to join the union.
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Pittston
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Weather forecast for Virginia warm up
Fair tonight in Virginia and warmer conditions on Wednesday with a continued rise in temperatures.
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Virginia
Funeral Arrangements After Transfer to Mount Jackson
The deceased was taken to Mount Jackson Virginia this afternoon and the funeral will be held at Pine Church near there. The body was accompanied by Mrs Airheart and children along with the brother and sister of the deceased. Upon Mrs Airheart returning from Shenandoah county the cash contributions will be placed in a bank to her credit and guidance provided on their use.
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Mount Jackson
Pine Church
Rockingham Man Acquitted in Wife Murder Trial
Harrisonburg Va December 10 A jury found Joseph Frazier not guilty of murdering his wife at their mountain home. Frazier testified he nursed his wife after she fell ill and denied beating her. he said a son’s testimony against him followed his past discipline.
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Harrisonburg
Joseph Frazier
Island Ford
Frazier Wes
Frazier
Louis
The
Misses Smith and Fuller School Opens January 6 1913
Misses Jacqueline Smith and Douglas Fuller open the Misses Smith and Fuller school for small girls and boys in Winchester Virginia. For further particulars inquire at Winchester address listed for Miss Smith or Miss Fuller.
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Misses Smith and Fuller
Jacqueline Smith
Douglas Fuller
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Company Buys New Chemical Wagon
At a regular meeting the Sarah Zane Fire Company voted to purchase a combination chemical and hose wagon drawn by horses. The unit will include two 35 gallon chemical tanks and other equipment to improve fire response. A bazar at the Taylor Hotel from January 21 to February 1 will raise funds, with Ex Captain Sos T Brown chairing the committee and C M Hodgson as secretary. The ladies gather Thursday January 2 to discuss plans. The group also donated $10 to widow Elizabeth Airheart after her husband was killed last Sunday.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Taylor Hotel
Sos. T. Brown
C. M. Hodgson
James N. Moling
Elizabeth Airheart
Wad's Recital at Presbyterian Church Draws Rave Reviews
The recital by Mr Emmanuel Wad at the annex of the Presbyterian Church last night drew a full auditorium. He performed two hours of refined scholarly interpretations of familiar classics and encores. This morning he presented a technique demonstration at Fort Loudoun Seminary with brilliant concert numbers, an event to be remembered in the city’s musical life.
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Emmanuel Wad
Presbyterian Church
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Kalem Feature Auditorium Tonight The Farm Bully
The Kalem company presents The Farm Bully at the Auditorium this fall. The theater opens before 7 o clock to accommodate crowds. Buy turkeys chickens ducks and geese for top cash next week and deliver to the warehouse 9 1p 61.
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Kalem Company
Winchester
Ahlby Sprint
C. V
Cohan Harris Gaiety Theater Booking for The Fortune Hunter
The Fortune Hunter comes to Winchester at the Auditorium on Thursday December 12 with an 18 person company and a 60 foot baggage car of scenery and electrical effects. F H Hable manager promises the original New York production and asks patronage.
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Cohan & Harris
Gaiety Theater
New York
Winchester
Worsted Man Musical Comedy by Excelsior Club at Branson School House
Branson school house in Clearbrook hosts the Excelsior Club production The Worsted Man a musical comedy on Friday and Saturday December 13 and 14 at 8 p m Proceeds benefit Branson school Admission tickets 25 cents on sale at Clearbrook Ridgeway Stephens on Baker's Drug Store Local cast includes ten noted characters with humor and flirtatious antics.
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Excelsior Club
Branson
Clearbrook
Ridgeway
Stephenson and
Baker’s Drug Store
Christmas Entertainment by Bethel Sunday School
The Bethel Sunday School plans a Christmas entertainment on December 26 at 2 p.m. The committee invites attendance and support for the program.
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Bethel Sunday School
For Sale Nine-room Residence on Braddock Street
For sale a nine room residence furnace heated with bath rooms and all modern conveniences. Located at 443 N Braddock St. Apply to .
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N. Braddock St
Tragic Mill Accident Claims Isaac Harbaugh at Zepp VA
Isaac Harbaugh, a well known Star Tannery resident, was instantly killed at the Rhesa Orndorff mill in Zepp Shenandoah County when he stumbled and fell across a rapidly revolving saw. The man was thrown across the blade, his head severed from his body, and his heart sawed through. The mill owner discovered the scene soon after, shocked by the headless corpse.
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Star Tannery
Isaac Harbaugh
Rhesa Orndorff
Zepp
Shenandoah Coun
Ty, Va
Harbaugh
Mr. Orndorff
Mr. Harbaughla
Theft Charge Again Hurled At the Republicans
Members of the Progressive party gathered at the Hotel La Salle in Chicago to plan the permanent organization with Col Roosevelts speech outlining party policies. Jane Addams presents the organizational financing report and Dr Walter Weylin discusses liberal organization.
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Star
Chicago
Progressive Party
Hotel la Salle
Roosevelt
Mise Jane Addatis
Walter Weylin
Liberals of Land
Frost Warning Service Meeting Urges Attendance
Can Get Frrst Warning Service and 3 unly are urged to attend a: ahaa oencee at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon of this week, when the matter of obtaining a frost warning service from the United States Weather Bureau will be discussed by Mr. Hae ward A. Evans, the section director of Richmond, and Mr. B. Morgan Shepherd, the well-known secretary of the Virginia Farmers' Institute. Every fruit grower and farmers in general realize the great value of obtaining in advance any information from the United State Weather Bureau concerning the likelihood of frost falling in this section of the state during the late spring, when the fruit trees are budding and blooming. It is hoped that all the farmers and fruit growers who can possibly do so will attend the meeting to be held here on Thursday afternoon.
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United States Weather Bureau
Haeward A. Evans
Richmond
B. Morgan Shepherd
Virginia Farmers’ Institute
United State Weather Bureau
The Fortune Hunter at the Auditorium Thursday
A wholesome American comedy The Fortune Hunter by Winchell Smith is presented at the Auditorium Thursday. The play is described as charming and morally solid with genuine fun and a simple life aroma.
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Winchell Smith
Debate on voting rights and judicial recall echoes in speech
A speaker urged broad political participation and argued a party should accept large contributions on the same terms as small gifts. He called for recall of judicial decisions and rejected the divine right of judges, comparing it to the divine right of kings.
Posse Trail Bandits After Santa Fe Express Hold Up
Bakersfield reports a massive armed posse pursues two bandits who robbed a Santa Fe express between here and Taft. The messenger was beaten and $20,000 in gold taken. Washington notes refugees flooding Saloniki with famine and plague threats, Red Cross to aid. Jackson court rules Jim Crow applies to sleeping cars. Douglas mourns missing mining engineers likely killed by Yaqui Indians.
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Austria
Russia
Bakersfield
Cal
California
Here
Taft
Washington
Saloniki
Balkans
State Department
John Kebl
Red Cross
Jackson
Miss
State Supreme Court
Douglas
Ariz
James Little
William Batley
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Edinburg
Scott VanLear
Strasburg Junction
Lillie Coffman
T. G. ‘Miller
Fishers Hill
Columbia Furnace
Weather Forecast
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Rockingham
Sarah Zaners
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Big Kalem
F. H. Hable
Mgr
Christmas Entertainment
Fortune Hunter
Walter EB. Frew
New York Clearing House Committee
Money Trust
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