Fruit Growers to Meet in Richmond Next Week
A large Winchester and Frederick County delegation is expected for the State Horticultural Society meeting in Richmond on December 18 and 19. The article lists officers and committees for 1906 with names from Charlottesville to Winchester and Richmond, outlining roles in home fruits, stone fruits, vineyards, new fruits, transportation, entomology, plant pathology, and Jamestown Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Price
Blacksburg
J. B. Emerson
New York City
W. T. Hood
Richmond
James’ Dickie
Roseland
L. Wayland
Croger
J. B. Watkins
Hallsboro
W. W. ‘Sproul
Middlebrook
S. L. Lupton
Washington, D. C
Thomas
Oklahoma Lands Praised By Lawton Visitor
Senator Gray Silver reports from Lawton Oklahoma on Fort Sill and the Susowoling reservation. He notes 30 000 acres of prime farming land 10 000 cattle on the range high yields of cotton and corn and promising wages though labor is scarcer. The party plans to buy farms on the Big Pasture and continue their tour toward Texas Galveston and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herfords
Taft
Fort Sill
West Virginia
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Aberdeen
Texas
Galveston
Completed Long Drive by Mr George Bent Lohr
Mr George Bent Lohr return from Washington after a year to his Newmarket area home for a several month stay. He brought back nine horses with a four horse power team and covered 132 miles in 3 and a half days. The longest single day drive was 45 miles. He traveled with Mr Billy Fahnestock of Winchester from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘‘Bent’” Lohr
Washington
Newmarket
Billy Fahnestock
Winchester
Newmarket Shenandoah Valley
Dr Cox Couples On Courthouse Steps In Harrisonburg
A ceremony on the county courthouse southern portico united Jesse Hensley and Gracie Hensley in marriage with Rev. Dr. B. K. Cox officiating. The couple, related families from Rainbow Blue Ridge area, and ties to Mt Pleasant Methodist Church were noted, amid recent local events including a shooting involving Frank P. Hensley five weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Jesse Hensley
Gracie Hensley
8. K. Cox
Methodist Church
Adam Hensley
Nicholas W. Hensley
Rainbow
Blue Ridge Mountain
Frank P. Hensley
Thomas L. Lam
Junk Pile Obstructs Berryville Turnpike Near Winchester
Mr. W. N. Poston reports a cart load of junk dumped in the road on the Berryville Turnpike near John Strickler’s home two miles from Winchester. His frightened mare nearly caused a wreck, and he says similar complaints have been lodged with the turnpike company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Poston
The
Star Today
Berryville
John Strickler
Winchester
Dinner Honoring County Treasurer Chiles Hosted at Kernstown
County Treasurer Chiles and wife hosted a dinner at their Kernstown home for the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society directors and officials. Fifteen covers, decorated tables, and a menu of turkey oysters salads and meats marked the 2 PM event. Guests included Frederick County officials R S Shull B M Carter J W Baker A S Wright J K McCann and Clarke County representative Thomas S Chamblin Winchester attendees included R T Barton J Ss Haldeman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Chiles
Kernstown
Bhenandoah Calley Agricultural Soci
Frederick County
Shull
B. M. Carter
J. W. Baker
A. S. Wright
J. K. McCann
A. Byers
Purcell
Crawford
A. J. Tavenner
M. B. “Hardesty
Lupton
W. & Hiett
Clarke County
Thomas S
Fell Off His Wagon Ill on Road Near Winchester
Mr. Mack Armel visiting town to buy Christmas goods fell from his wagon on the road. He was found half conscious by Nathan Rogers and taken to Rogers home. He is reported better today but remains confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mack Armel
Mr. Armel
Nathan Rogers
Rogers
Virginia schoolbooks cost far more than many states
The schoolbook investigating committee continued its inquiry into Virginia book prices with Capt. West recalled for re‑examination. Witnesses cited changes in book lists and asserted Virginia pays about 250 000 too much annually, noting price gaps with North Carolina and comparisons to Utah and Montana. Dr Kent and former governor Montague were among those examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
John T. West
Norfolk County
Utah
Montana
Bowles
Staunton
Byrd
North Carolina
Charles W. Kent
University of Virginia
A. J. Montague
Cross Roads Epidemic Measles Reported In Area
Cross Roads notes an epidemic of measles with several residents affected including Clint Barr recovering from a severe attack. The article mentions widespread illness in the surrounding neighborhoods and references visitors from Johnstown and local clergy returning from Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Barr
Pretty Baltimore Wedding Brings Bryant and Overman Together
Mr. Harry R. Bryant of Winchester and Miss Katherine Overman of Baltimore quietly wed at Almutt M P Church Baltimore on December 11. The ceremony was performed by Rev J W Kirk with Lt Toothman and Capt Wilson as attendants. After a dinner guests escorted the couple to a carriage and they plan a trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Albany before residing at 1628 East Lombard Street. Bryant works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Camden Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Wilson
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Albany
East Lombard Street
Mr. Bryant
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Camden Station
Baltimore
Maggie Bryant
Operator Mattox Not Alone to Blame in Wreck Findings
The corporate commission findings on the wreck that killed President Spencer suggest others share blame with Operator Mattox. Hearings indicate long hours and low qualifications for signal station staff on state railroads. One station chief had only eight months telegraph experience while twelve hour shifts were common on the Southern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sn Rience
Appeal Case In Corporation Court
The commonwealth sues Harvey Lineberg on appeal from the magistrate's court. Trial before Judge William M. Atkinson and a jury is set for the coming term of the Corporation Court. The term begins next Monday. Lineberg was fined $20 in police court for carrying concealed weapons. Weems is in New Orleans, so postponement is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Harvey Lineberg
Magistrate's Court
Corporation Court
William M.atkinson
Lineberg
EF. V. Weems
Mr. Weems
New Orleans
Schools Close Next Friday for Christmas Holidays 1906
The John Kerr public school and the colored school plan Christmas recess from Friday December 21 to January 2 1907. Teachers will receive gifts from pupils as is the annual custom and Christmas comes on Tuesday this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public School
Colored School
Measles Keep Crowd Away From Trone Funeral
Measles kept many residents from the funeral of Joseph J. Smoke at Bethel M. E. Church in Trone Virginia. The elderly widow and two daughters mourn the loss as Rev. Pearson led services citing Matthew 24 27. Community sympathy is extended amid illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trone
Joseph J. §S
Bethel M. E
Mr. Pearson
The
Baptist Church
Gore
Matthew
Christ
Walter Kelsoe
Hayfield
M. L. Lockhart
Aunt Sophie Taper Reported Alive at Stephens City Home
The Star notes that Aunt Sophie Taper remains alive at her Stephens City residence this evening in a semi conscious state. Physicians say she cannot live much longer, though she sometimes becomes rational and speaks to visitors at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Taper
Stephens City
Martinsburg Girl Recovers From Diphtheria Illness
Daisy Burkhart daughter of Mr R C Burkhart of Martinsburg has been ill with diphtheria and is now convalescent. She is a popular young lady with many friends and has often visited Miss Pinkie Sheetz on South Main Street as she recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Daisy Burkhart
R. C. Burkhart
Martinsburg
Miss Burkhart
Pinkie Sheetz
South Main Street
Poultry Wanted by T H Sprint
The notice advertises buying poultry with same price for poor or fat turkeys and ships them alive. T H Sprint invites bring in your birds for top price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Sprint
Bal timore Woman Called Home by Mother's Illness
Mrs. Benjamin G. Harris of Baltimore was summoned to her home in this city due to her mother Mrs. William McP Fuller’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin G. Harris
Baltimore
City
William McP_ Fuller
Celebration At Christ Episcopal Chapel
The Girls Friendly Society Christmas celebration will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ Episcopal Church. The program includes a short service and address by Rev. W. D. Smith, choruses, recitations, and performances by Bertha Walters, Hattie Trundell, Ada March, Eva Clowser, Virginia Cain, Ruth Cain, Grace Walters, May McDonald, Sallie Dalley, Lizzie Anderson, and Vernie Rit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Friendly Society
W. D. Smith
Bertha Walters
Hattie Trundell
Ada March
Eva Clowser
Lizzie Anderson
Meta Walters
Sallie Dalley
Virginia Cain
Ruth Cain
Christ Child
Grace Walters
May McDonald
Vernie Rit
Republicans Face $5000 Fines For Election Law Violations
Dr Beecher and several Republican candidates from districts two three seven and eight face $5000 fines for noncompliance with the Barksdale Pure Election Law by failing to file itemized expense accounts with the local court clerk and secretary of the commonwealth before the December 5 deadline. Democrats and some Republicans had submitted their accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Hughes
George A. Hanson
F. K. Beecher
James Hay
J. B. Henderson
Congress
Barksdale
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Fultz Couple Welcome Seven-Pound Daughter on South Main
The home of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Fultz on South Main Street welcomed a seven and a half pound daughter yesterday morning. Both mother and child are healthy and doing well as friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladden
Turkeys and poultry drive announced at Sumac Mill yards
10000 turkeys sought along with chickens ducks and geese. collection begins Friday December 14 and runs through the following week at the Sumac Mill yards under Geo H Eagle supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leki Sumac
Geo. H. Eagle
Catholic Sunday School Cantata at the Auditorium
The Catholic Sunday School presents a cantata on Thursday December 27 1906 at the Auditorium. The group is noted for successful and pleasing entertainments.
Witnessing the Jeruiser Montana Christening Prompts Montana Trip
Mr and Mrs Arthur Conrad of Great Falls Montana traveled from Montana Hall in Clarke County to Newport News to witness the christening of the vessel Montana They are noted as observers in the report and the piece ends with a cigarette solicitation for TARITA cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Conrad
Great Fall
Montana
Montana Hall
Clarke County
Newport News
Star to Install Cox Duplex Press in Winchester
The Star signed a contract to purchase a Cox Duplex newspaper press from Battle Creek Michigan. It will print eight pages at about one hundred per minute and be shipped to Winchester for installation by February 1. The Evening Star and The Morning News Item will share the new plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Cox Duplex Press
Duplex Priziting Press Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Winchester
Evening Star
Morning News
Virginia
Old Time Colored Man Passes Away
Uncle Thornton Hopewell a respected local colored man died Tuesday night at about eighty four. Burial held Thursday in the colored graveyard. Widow Mandy Hopewell survives. Also notes sale of Morgan property to C. G. Tanquary for two hundred dollars. Local health reported good with only rheumatism mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Hopewell
Mandy Hopewell
Morgan
Marriage License Issued to Albert Rhodes and Martha A Henson
The county clerk issued a marriage license today to Albert Rhodes aged 88 and Martha A Henson of the county. The bride is the daughter of Charles F Henson and the groom is a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rhodes
Martha A. Henson
Charles F. Henson
Local Notes on Buyers and Visitors in Winchester Scene
Mr. Harry K. Russell arrives from the west with an Angus-Aberdeen bull weighing 600 pounds. Mr. J. H. Cunningham of Winchester Gas spends several days on business. Cunningham’s home is Westminster Maryland. T. W. Timberlake and Mrs. John A. Thompson of Milldale Warren County Virginia visited the city yesterday. Allen Emmert, Shenandoah Valley Academy student in Winchester, spent yesterday at his Martinsburg home. You get full value for your money when you buy TARITA CIGARS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Russell
J. H. Cunningham
Winchester
Mr. Cunningham
Westminster, Md
T. W. Timberlake
John A. Thompson
Milldale
Warren County
Allen Emmert
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Martinsburg
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Frederick Connuty
Will
Chester
Association
Samuel B. Woods
Char
Lottesville
George BE. Murrell
Piedmont
Fontella
Tidewater
George W. Via
Bhue Ridge
Stuart
W. A. McComb
Valley
W._W. Sproul
Appalachia
JB. Watkins
Middle Virginia
Halls
Boro
L. Lupton
Withers Massie
Massie’s Mill
W. H. Mehring
Charlottesville
M.H. Reardon
Stone
Walter Whately
Croft
James Caulfield
Pedlars Mills
L. M. Boyer
H. B. Dinwiddie
Greenwood
C. J. Hayden
Crozet
F. M. Hamilton
Belfield
H. W. Miller
Gerardstown
8. A. Robinson
Covesville
H. C. Wysor
Dublin
J. L. Moomaw
Verdale
S. B. Heiges
Saxe
W. B. Atwood
Murray Boocock
Keswick
S. B. Woods
G. B. Murrell
H.L. Price
W. W. Sproul
A. M. Bowman
Salem
T. S. Herbert
G. W. Reiner
Oklahoma
Gray Silver
Berkeley County
West
Mr. Silver
Lawton
Dr. Cox
Ilies
Mt. Pleas
Ant Methodist Church
Elkton
Cox
Fair Board
Chiles
Ety
Blin. Winchester
R. T. Barton, J. Ss. Haldeman
Cross Roads
Howard Oates
Tony
John Fulton
Johnstown
S. K
Harry Bryant
Miss Overman
Harry R. Bryant
Winches
Ter
Katherine Overman
Baltimore, Md
J. W. Kirk
Almutt, M. P
Chester and
Lombard
Margaret Lynch
Anna Heninger
Reta Harding
Maybelle Howard
F. W. Hays
Bal
F. A. Wilson
N. S. Marine Corps
Rochester
N. Y
C. H. Toothman
Uv. ‘ Marine Corps
Wheeling
W. Va
Messrs
Howard Davis
Summit Point
Geo. J. Laight
William Schroder
Charles Rothstein
Joe Toothman
Henry A Stein
Albert Ryan
Toothman
Mattox
Corporation Commission
Spencer
Ers
Plac
Ters
Tarita Cigars
Amer
Ica
Mr. Baxter Giffin
Lou Thompson
J. E. Chap
Mr. E.L. Hook
Ill
Nick
el Cigars
Tarita
Episcopal Chapel
Xmas Entertainment of Girls’ Friendly Society
Miss Hattie Trundell
Hawaii
Miss Lizzie Anderson
Dr. Beecher
Mrs. William
J. Fultz
Stork
the Star
Day
Pur
Chase
Cox Duplex
Dred
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