Funkhouser Reappointed Roanoke Postmaster by Taft
The Roanoke postmaster, Luther G. Funkhouser, nephew of Albert C. Brown, is kept in office by President Taft on Hitchcock policy. Editors praise his merit, businesslike office management, long hours, courtesy to the public, and broad support across party lines. Roanoke is described as lucky to retain this respected public servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther G. Funkhouser
Albert C. Brown
Winchester
Roanoke
Taft
Hitchcock
Mrouser
Roanoke Evening World
L. G. Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Geneva Brooks Dies at 22 in Orrick Funeral Set
Geneva Brooks 22, member of a well known colored family, died yesterday at 916 South Main Street after a long illness. Reared by Jennie Taylor Curry, she will be buried in Orrick Cemetery after funeral services at Free Will Baptist Church conducted by Rev. W. P. Fisher at 2 PM tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Brooks
South Main Street
Jennie Taylor Curry
Free Will Baptist Church
W. P. Fisher
Orrick
New Market Dry Vote Shows Small Town Divisions
New Market voters narrowly accepted a liquor license while Lee district stayed dry by a wide margin as the district council ordered the election. The quiet campaign drew little interest with four years since the district last went dry by a 61 majority.
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New Market
Lee District
Harrison
Winchester
Orange Seed Grows In Woodstock Man's Thumb
William E. Barron, former Woodstock resident, reportedly had a seed lodged in his thumb that sprouted roots after a medical procedure. Doctors removed it noting unusual growth, while cold weather hindered further development. Barron, now in Washington, recalled the odd incident and hopes for better conditions to prove its rarity.
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Woodstock
William E. Barron
Barron
William
Terra Firma
Fox
Parron
Potter retirement ends audit system on B&O Railroad
Following the retirement of George L. Potter as third vice president and general manager, the B&O abolishes its train auditing system and 60 workers are laid off. Auditors rode trains. the western division benefited but conductors in the main line faced friction. Some valley trains had auditors briefly before removal.
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Swit
Theltimore and Ohio Railroad
George L. Potter
West
Baltimore and Ohio
Valley Division
Collector Archie Lewis Resigns From Virginia Office
Archie Lewis, deputy collector of internal revenue for the Sixth District of Virginia, resigns after five years. His resignation takes effect January 1, 1911. He is known in Winchester and Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Lewis
Internal Revenue
Virginia
Lewis
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Arrest Suit Against B&O Railroad Headed to Hagerstown
Walter A. Gordon sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 5000 dollars claiming false arrest in 1909. The case, brought by August Gordon as next friend, was moved from Allegany to Hagerstown for Friday. Frank M. Hardy, Martinsburg B and O detective captain, faces the charges but the hearing was postponed by the state's attorney. Gordon was jailed pending the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Gordon
August Gordon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Allegany County
Hagerstown
Gordon
N. & G. Taylor Company
Frank M. Hardy
Martinsburg
Winchester
J. B. Humbird
Arson Charge Against Woman in Page County
Mary Glasgow about 20 was jailed in Luray yesterday charged with burning J Lee Veney s barn in Page county the night before Veney lost corn wheat hay and two horses perished Glasgow had earlier caused Veney s arrest on a child paternity claim which was dismissed in court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Glasgow
Luray
J. Lee Veney
Page County
Veney
Glassgow
Verney
Voters Rush To Pay Capitation Taxes In Lynchburg
The city treasurer’s office in Lynchburg processed 1,400 capitation tax payments on Monday and Tuesday ahead of a local option vote. About 200 young voters were assessed to register, with 300 to 400 more expected, to create the largest electorate since the new constitution took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Fair Weather Forecast for Virginia Rising Temperatures
Washington forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts fair weather and rising temperatures for Virginia tonight and Thursday. The notice is dated December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Virginia auto license renewals due by January 1
Virginia automobile owners who hold licenses issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth must renew by January 1 under a new annual renewal law. Old plates become useless after December 31 and many numbers will change though retention of some old numbers is planned where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Zinn Sells Allen Farm to Lafollette in Frederick County
In Rippon West Virginia on December 14 Jacob N Zinn sold the 176 acre William T Allen farm to Charles Lafollette a Frederick County farmer for 16750 dollars. Lafollette will move into the house January 1 and take full possession April 1 1911.
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Rippon
W. Va
Jacob N. Zinn
William T. Allen
Charles Lafollette
Frederick County
Wanted 1 000 Good Turkeys Daily For Immediate Orders
Advertisement from Ridgeway West Virginia offers cash paid 19 and 20 cents per pound for turkeys. Company E Ridgeway invites urgent orders and promotes advertising with a dated note December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Ridgeway
Ridgeway, W. Va
Water Fountains to Replace Hydrants in Deadlock City Meeting
City officials debated water taxes for 1911 with eight votes needed to pass a rate change. The council adjourned without agreement while approving sanitary fountains to be installed under the Water Committee for free public use. A sign removal order and complaints about a dangerous chimney were addressed as other minor items were handled.
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Carter
Messrs
Steck
Ecker
McGuire
Glaize
Deerek
Bell
Janney
Sibert
Snyder
Baker
Deahl
Glai
Funeral of Simon M Newlin
The funeral for Simon M. Newlin, eight years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Newlin, was held yesterday at their home 9 West Pond Street. Rev. W H Carter led services at the First Baptist Church and the child was buried in Lam? Methodist graveyard. He leaves his parents and siblings Frank J. Newlin and Vernie, Annie, Rebecca, Mary, Cora, Ada, Sarah and Lillian Newlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon M. Newlin
Albert J. Newlin
West Pond Street
W. H. Carter
First Baptist Church
Lam
Frank J. Newlin
Vernie
Annie
Rebecca
Mary
Cora
Ada
Sarah
Lillian Newlin
Pallbearers Named for Winchester Man in Frederick Funeral
Pallbearers at the funeral of the late Mr. T. M. Bantz of Winchester were Henry Williams Adolph Fearake Richard Ross Bernard Sullivan James C Collins and Harry B Krebs. Julius A Bantz Mr and Mrs Thomas Beardsworth and other Winchester residents returned from Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas. S. Beardsworth
Staunton
T. M. Bantz
Winchester
Frederick
Henry Williams
Adolph Fearake
Richard Ross
Bernard Sullivan
James C. Collins
Harry B. Krebs
Mercersburg
Julius A. Bantz
Thomas Beardsworth
Cowboy's Picture Auditorium Tonight
Tonight at the auditorium a western reel titled The Cowboy's Mother-in-Law will be shown along with two other fine features in a program described as a great western lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboy’s Picture
Shenandoah Valley Reporter Seals Stallion Sale
Mr. Harry Moffett of the Shenandoah Valley Reporting Company sold a Percheron stallion weighing 2150 pounds to the Maryland Stock Company of Hagerstown and delivered the animal yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moffett
Shenandoah
Substitute Carrier Named at Winchester Post Office
Richard Brown appointed substitute city carrier at Winchester post office for the Christmas season. He is brother of City Carrier John J. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Brown
Winchester
Mr. Brown
John J. Brown
City council reviews police revolvers and water extension plan
The council ordered treasurer receipts from policemen for their revolvers and stated the guns remain city property when officers leave. A water extension from North Market to MNeffstown in Frederick county was proposed with a 325 dollar ordinance, with city gains of at least 15 percent. Two thirds of the Holmes Boyd estate water tax was ordered refunded, as the property is vacant, and one year’s sprinkler tax was recommended for refund due to erroneous assessment.
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Steck
Maine Street
Haymaker
Fred. Cain
James B. Stonesifer
Mount Crawford
Sibert
City School Board
City Hall
City Hall Committee
C. M. Cline
Pall Mall Street
W. E. Jones
First Ward
M. B. Murnan
Second Ward
John 8. Solenberger & Company
W. H. Baker
Aml
Glaize
Water Committee
North Market Street
Mneffstown
Frederick County
R. T. Bartom
EB. Holmes Boyd
Frank Woodward
Widow of Rev Dr White Loses Stepmother in Roanoke
Mrs Emma Samantha Crenshaw McClanahan, 77, widow of Elisa McClanahan and Roanoke oldest citizen for 48 years, died Monday in Roanoke after a long illness. She leaves three children Mrs Charles Palmer Mrs Frank Allen and W S McClanahan Jr all of Roanoke. The McClanahan estate was once vast landholdings in Roanoke's early growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche White
Henry M. White
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Emma
McClanahan
Elisa McClanahan
Roanoke
Bedford County
Emma Samantha Crenshaw
Charles Palmer
Frank Allen
W. 8
Probers Headed by Nulton Investigate Midshipman Case
Commander Louis M. Nulton of Winchester leads an investigation at the Annapolis Naval Academy into a midshipman accused of using intoxicants. Officials deny broad suspicions about other cadets. Several witnesses have been summoned as the probe extends for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Nulton
Winchester
Anapolis Naval Acaddemy
Academy
Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Trends
Wheat and corn ease while hay, eggs, and vegetables hold firm in a steady to firm market. Butter and poultry stay steady with value notes for fresh country produce and live turkeys among retail quotes and bale prices for hay and oats.
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Onsge Ae Ate
Rye
Neha
Ead Gheed Ghotidere
Death of Mary Horney Noted in Winchester Community
Mary Horney a longtime Black resident of Winchester died yesterday at her home 209 East Piccadilly Street after an illness of advanced age. Funeral arrangements had not been completed by late afternoon. Also listed is a stock and furniture sale set for December 21 featuring horses cows sow shoats furniture sleigh wagon buggy Fairbanks scales corn barrel harness and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Horney
Winchester
East Piccadilly Street
M. B. Knight
Maard
Lovie Herman
Cleveland
Herman
Millersburg
Death of Mrs. Fannie Baldwin in Cadiz Ohio at age 50
Mrs. W C Alther of this city received a telegram announcing the death yesterday of her sister Mrs. Fannie Baldwin of Cadiz Ohio aged 50. She was formerly Miss Mayhew and leaves husband Frederick Baldwin. Also notes Mr A Moore of Berryville visited for professional business. Lost fur mitten offered reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Alther
Fannie Baldwin
Cadiz
Ohio
Mayhew
Frederick Baldwin
New Orleans Molasses for Sale at Orndorff & McVicar
Pure New Orleans molasses offered direct from Louisiana at Orndorff and McVicar's. Also listed is a Smith Premier typewriter in good condition for sale by Star office. Veterinary surgeon Woodward with Bell phone 90 available day and night.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Orndorff & McVicar’s
Ir. Woodward
Bell ‘Phone
Lptf
Smith Premier Typewriter
Star Office
Snowy Winchestern: Sleighing Delights Residents Enjoy Fresh Snow
Residents across Winchester and surrounding areas praise recent heavy snow for perfect sleighing. Enthusiasts report many taking to the ice and macadamized paths, calling it healthful and invigorating. The cold snaps bring crisp air and clear nights for winter recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
History of the Red Cross Tuberculosis Seal Stamps
The Red Cross first used tuberculosis relief stamps during the Civil War era and spread to Portugal, Switzerland, France, Spain, Russia, Sweden, and others. The 1904 campaign in Norway and Delaware linked to Jacob Riis led to a national tuberculin stamp effort. By 1909 the drive doubled, raising $135,000 and aiming for a broader 1910 sale across the United States including Winchester stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med Cross
Misssell
Red Cross Sac
Delaware
United
Winchester R
Rat price advance in cat cessities hinted
A fragmented notice hints at rising costs in essential goods noting rats and sand curls as items affected while discussing a general price increase. The readable bits imply a broader economic shift impacting common household supplies.
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Charles B. Hodgson
Stephenson, Va
Iptf
J. H. Heavener
Blacksburg, Va
Hotel
Evans
J. H. Lewis
Boston
Mass
L. R. Goodman
Lancaster, Pa
Charles H. Saffel
Post Office
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John A. Smith
Riverton
Hardy
Charles Lupton
Baltimore
Cath K. B. Chew
Charlestown
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Bert L. King
New York
Hotel Evans
Milton Rouss
Jefferson County
F. P. Johns
Richmond, Va
Hot Evans
W. H. 8. Nelson
Capon Springs
B. S. Evans
Norfolk
Allen Farm
Simon Newlin
Mr. Bantz
Market Report
Mrs. Baldwin
A. Moore
Berryville
T. M. Barr
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