Lorimer Cleared in Senate Bribery Probe
The Senate committee subcommittee found no foundation for bribery charges in Lorimer's Lorimer election. The panel canvassed testimony weighed evidence and reported to the full committee with no dissent and prepared for Senate action. The Chicago Tribune had alleged a $1000 payoff linked to Lee Browne and Charles White, who claimed Browne paid to secure Lorimer’s win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
senate committee on _ and elections
Sam Lorimer
Hlinots
Lorimer
Lorimier
The
Chicago Tribune
Charles A
Ilinois
United States Senate
Coryhite
Lee O'Neill Browne
White
Browne
United States
Tennessee Guards Auditorium Tonight
A Tennessee Guard soldier reel will be one of the extra fine pictures shown at the Auditorium tonight. The feature promises a vivid look at guard life and military drills for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Guards Auditorium
Tennessee Guard
Public Sale Notice Near Kernstown December 14
Public sale to be held December 14 at 10 A M one mile east of Kernstown. Horses cattle implements and harness to be sold. See posters for details. Hubbard & Burner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Hubbard & Burner
Just the Thing For Animal Gift
Full line of Cigarettes and Cigars on sale Sunday announced by iptt SWIMLEY & CO. Dr. Woodward, veterinary surgeon, Bell phone 90 available day and night. Also notices include rental wanted for limestone farm and advertisements for coats and suits reduced by Henry Baetjer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Bell
Snow removal in downtown business district debated
Merchants debate whether the street committee will order snow removed from downtown thoroughfares before week’s end. Snow since early last week could turn to slush as warmer weather arrives, hindering Christmas shoppers and prompting calls for cart removal by street cleaners.
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Weather Bureau
Recent Sales of County Realty
The circuit clerk’s office records admit conveyances in Frederick County. Deed from H S Larrick and J W Holt Hottel special commissioners to W H Racey for a Cedar Creek tract, consideration 300 dollars. Deed from H S Larrick and J W Holt Hottel special commissioners to Cophie Clark for a lot at ee Creek, consideration 116 dollars.
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Circuit Clerk’s
Frederick County
H. S. Larrick
J. W. Holt Hottel
W. H. Racey
Cedar Creek
H.S. Larrick
Cophie Clark
Ee: Creek
James Wright's Corn Crib Robbed in W Va
James Wright's corn crib at Bunker Hill was robbed for the third time in six months. Thieves entered Thursday night and carried off corn, then left a replaced lock as a clue on Friday morning. Snow piled deep, aiding sleighing and winter hardship for farmers. Rev. Luttrell will continue meetings this week. Rev. White conducted Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
W. Va
James Wright
Surprise Birthday Party Held For Mamie Hicks
A birthday surprise was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. E Hicks home in Chambersville Virginia for their daughter Mamie Hicks. Attendees included Goldie Hicks Lelia Orndorff Virgie Hicks Eva Hawkins Anne Bean Eleanor Daugherty Laura Hiwkins Minnie Carpenter Pearl Taylor Bertha Keckley Mae Carpenter Edward Peer Lee Lato Robert Daugherty Hugh Loy Cabelle Hinkins John Loy Arthur Cooper Willie Bayliss Fred Bayliss Richard Cooper Howard Lineburg Clarence Carpenter Wickham Hicks Stanley Hicks. Music by Virgie Hicks and guests played many games for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
E. Hicks
Mamie Hicks
Goldie Hicks
Lelia Orndorff
Near Mount Pleasant
Virgie Hicks
Near
Albin
Eva Hawkins
Anne Bean
Eleanor Daugherty
Laura Hiwkins
Minnie Carpenter
Pearl Taylor
Bertha Keckley
Stanley Hicks
Death of Judge John E Mason Revered Fredericksburg Jurist
Fredericksburg Virginia mourns Judge John E Mason who died at his home last week. The Fredericksburg bar adopted resolutions praising his integrity, legal skill, and fair treatment of clients and colleagues. They requested minutes record the tribute and copies sent to his family as the community grieves a sudden loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Mason
Fredericksburg
Mason
Johnson
Winchester
Freicksburg
W. B. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
John E. Ma
Commonwealth of Virginia
Temperature To Rise Tomorrow
Washington forecast says fair and continued cold tonight with rising temperatures tomorrow in the north and west portions. The Weather Bureau issued the official outlook for Virginia today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
V. Nia
Weather Bureau
Skating Tonight at the Empire Arena
An Empire venue advertises skating tonight with a festive twist including a photo contest. The notice mentions C. Fred Barr and promotional copy for winter events and gifts. Also listed are a Smith Premier typewriter for sale and bargain coats and suits from Moling & Seal with updates on arrivals at Hotel Evans.
Mrs Willis Heads South for Winter Visit
Mrs. M. H. G. Willis departed this morning for Rock Hill South Carolina to spend the winter at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John D Roddey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. G. Willis
Rock Hill
S. C
John D. Roddey
BANTZ AT REST REMAINS OF T MARION BANTZ LAID TO REST
The late Winchester merchant T Marion Bantz was transported to Frederick Maryland for burial after a funeral that drew local and Frederick residents. He was director of Shenandoah Valley National Bank and served on Winchester’s City School Board since 1834. His remains were interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery near his wife.
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T. Marion Bants
Winchester
North Market Street
The
Star
Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Renmains
Thomas Beardsworth
Staunton
Jusus A. Bantz
Bernard Sullivan
James C. Collins
Harry B. Krebs
Mercersburg
John W. Rice
J. Few Brown
G. G. Baker
John I. Sloat
Lewis Cooper
R. Gray Williams
Cers
Shenanandoah Valley National
Mr. Bantz
Te City Ool Board
Bantz
Mount Olivet
Annie Bader Bantz
Frederick Lodge of Elks
Weed Bank
Tie
Hils
Baltimore
Virginia Officers Camp to be Held at Luray Next Year
Adjutant General in Richmond announces the next annual infantry officers camp of the Virginia Volunteers will take place near Luray in May or June. The prior year’s site near Petersburgh’s Country Club impressed officers, with Col. Robert F. Leedy of the Second Infantry promoting the move. The site includes the Limair Sanatorium over the caverns and is offered by proprietor T. C. Northcott, with regular army instructors leading the school.
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Adjutant General's Office
Richmond
Virginia Volunteers
Luray
Country Club
Petershburg
Dinwiddie
Robert F
Swimley Improves After Streetcar Accident
Dr. William A. Swimley, who suffered a concussion from a streetcar fall in Washington, remains improving at his West Piccadilly street home and can sit up later today. He likely cannot resume practice in Winchester soon. Judge T. W. Harrison returned from Norfolk after a week’s court. Postoffice inspector Henry Matthews visited for official business. Mr. C. B. Foreman of Thurmont Md arrived in town on business.
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William A. Swimley
Washington
West Piccadilly Street
Swimley
Winchester
Henry Matthews
C. B. Foreman
Thurmont, Md
Status of Ash in Winchester Court Battle over insanity
A complex legal dispute centers on John Ash an alleged larceny suspect from Winchester. Though deemed sane by a Staunton hospital doctors and unfit for trial, local courts have found him insane, raising questions about where he should be confined and how his case should proceed.
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John Ash
Commonwealth
Jas. P. Reardon
Winchester
Ash
Western State Hospital
Staunton
John Armstrong Chaloner
New York State
Supreme Court of
Virginia
Delbert Strother
Forney
Corporation Court
Strother
Marison
Marion
Fire damages Kerfoot home in Berryville
Berryville Virginia December 13 The home of Mr James Kerfoot a well known resident was damaged by fire yesterday Timely discovery by family stopped flames from spreading beyond the dining room and nearby porch Estimated damage about 80 dollars
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Berryville
James Kerfoot
Bishop Denny Seeks Home in Richmond Parish
Bishop Denny and Mrs. Denny, guests of their daughter Mrs. J. W. Dixon in Richmond, plan to reside in the city. He is a son of the late Calliam A. Denny of Winchester and was elevated to the episcopacy at the church's last quadrennial general conference in Asheville, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Denny
Methodial Episcopal Church
South
Denny
J. W. Dixon
Richmond
Asheville
N. C
Visitor briefing from Columbus and Philadelphia guests
Mr. W. E. Snoddy of Columbus Ohio is spending a few days in town. Mr. A. W. Almand is among arrivals at Hotel Evans. Mr. Myers Hand of Washingtons is stopping at Hotel Evans. Mr. D. H. Swiler of Philadelphia is in the city on business for his firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Snoddy
Columbus, Ohio
Town
A. W. Almand
Hotel Evans
Mr. Myers Hand
Washingtons
Evans
D. H. Swiler
Philadelphia
Midnight Mails Assured for Baltimore and Ohio Line Change
Postmaster Kern received an official notice from the Post Office Department granting a midnight outgoing mail service on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad starting December 15. Mail deposited by 9 pm will be sent on the midnight train to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and beyond with delivery early the next morning while existing 6 am departures remain unchanged.
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Kern
Post Office Department
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Focal
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Virginia Valley
Lexington
Death of Henry Page 25 Brought to Winchester for Burial
The remains of Henry Page 25 died at his parents home in Chava town West Virginia after typhoid fever contracted in July while at the University of Vania mation school in Philadelphia were brought to Winchester by train No 55. Funeral services at Mount Hebron Cemetery were led by Bishop Gravatt and Rev Alfriend with pallbearers from Charlestown Chiddestown Charlottesville and Winchester. Floral tributes accompanied by friends and family marked the interment.
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Henry Page
Henry CC. Page
Chavatown
W. Va
University of Vania
Philadelphia
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Hebron
William L. Gravatt
West Vnia
John 8
Alfriend
Zion Church
Charlestown
Richard Page
Seth
Thomas, Logan
Richard Timberlake
Chiddestown
R. T.king
Charlottesville
B. M. Knight
Garland Hansbrough
Mr. Page
George Page
Margaret Cabell
Patrick Henry
Elizabeth Lee Cabell
A. M. Baker
Nancy Lee Cable
Trespass Cards Sold At The Star Office
Heavy durable cardboard trespass pass cards offered at The Star office for sixty cents per dozen. Mr J Gibbons of Atlanta registered at Hotel Evans last evening. Mr J H Coleman a business visitor from Baltimore in town today. Mr F P M Paker of Harrisonburg in town for several days. Mr George H Lemen of Hagerstown a business visitor. Mr John L Wissler of Mount Jackson has been in town several days with friends.
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Star Office
J. Gibbons
Atlanta, Ga
Evans
J. H. Coleman
Baltimore
FP. M. Paker
Harrisonburg
George H. Lemen
Hagerstown
John L. Wissler
Mount Jackson
Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Sugar Trust Conspiracy Case
The United States Supreme Court denied the appeal in the Sugar Trust conspiracy case. Prosecution targets seven directors including Kissel and Harned over control of refining and Penns Refining Company assets. Trial timeline cites July 14, 1909 actions and alleged continuous conspiracy under Sherman anti trust law.
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Sugar Trust
United States Supreme Court
Washington
United Court
Sons
Sherman Anti-Trust
IAW
Conanns
Sherman
Sylvania Sugar
Philadelphia
Ééurt
Guntay
Thomas R. Harned
J Trust
Ae Kissel
Harned
Parsons
Bar
Pat c
Holt Pukcaense
Supreme Court
Department Justice
New General
Kissel
Compa
Penngar Refining Company A
Penns Pany
Segal
Pennsylvania O
Ff Supreme Court
Segal Alep
Pennsylvania
Euall Run
Boata
Segall
Patient Jacob Boyar Stricken With Paralysis
Mr. Jacob Boyar a cattle dealer from Midale was stricken with paralysis last week. He was brought to Winchester hospital seven days ago by his physician Weaver of Midvale Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Boyar
Midale
Star
Winchester” Jar Hospital
Weaver
Middleheetown
Visitors From Chicago And Baltimore Arrive On Business
Mr. James A. Sweeney of Baltimore is in this city on business while Mr. A. G. Gillmant of Chicago registers at Hotel Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Sweeney
Baltimore
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Congress
Hllinois
Committee of
Vrs
Pitenne
Swimley & CO
Charles B. Hodgson
Stephenson, Va
Henry Baetjer & Co
T. M. Barr
Grove
Bros. Adv
County Realty
Frédéricksburg
the Empire
Speed Tf
Fred Barr
Smith Premier Typewriter
Moling & Seal
William A. Poole
WA. Bantz
Frederick Ma
Luray Cave
PR. Swimley
T. W. Harrison
Norfolk
Staunton Asylum
Kerfoot
Minnis
Serre
A.G. Gillmant
Chicago
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