Odd Fellows elect officers in four Winchester societies
Four Winchester Odd Fellows groups announced their officers for the coming year. Madison Lodge No. 66 with 125 members named N B Grove as noble grand and other key posts, Winchester Rebekahs No. 21 chose S D McDonald as noble grand and J P Haddox as treasurer, Widow's Friend Encampment elected J W Mellwee as chief patriarch and C M Hodgson as scribe, and Winchester Canton No. 5 has J P Haddox as captain and C M Hodgson as lieutenant with 26 members already.
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Odd Fellowship
Winchester
Madison Lodge
Treasuries
N. B. Grove
Noble Grand
Mason Snapp
C. M. Hodgson
Robert F. Brill
John Haddox
Richard L. Gray
Winchester Rebekahs
D. McDonald
J. P. Haddox
J W. Mellwee
C. L. Kern
O.J. Franks
W. K. Millburn
C. M Hodgson
Winchester Canton
E. H.haddox
O. J.franks
James Matagan Hearings In Martinsburg For Drunken Disorderly
James Matagan faced a justice court in Martinsburg on charges of being drunk and disorderly and resisting an officer after causing a disturbance on a Cumberland Valley Railroad passenger train. He was fined one dollar and costs for the first offense and ten dollars plus costs for the second, with payment to be arranged. He had intended to buy turkey dealer changes at Ridgeway but overindulged in liquor and missed his stop. He carried fifty five dollars in small change in a shot bag.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
James Matagan
Cumberland, Valley Railroad
Satisfied with style and savings on clothing ad
After surveying all the clothing in town the ad promises similar quality and guarantees to save customers money on a suit or overcoat. It stresses style makeup and personal assurance from the advertiser identified as a PB Haddux.
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Haddox
People’s Bargain Store Ad Offers Low Prices
Advertisement notes large sweet Florida oranges at 20 cents a dozen and 40 varieties of candy at 10 cents a pound. Local store promotions highlighted to attract shoppers.
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Florida
People’s' Bargain Store
Hillyard and Lewis advertise blankets and robes
An example advertisement notes Hillyard and Lewis successors to Miller Supply Company offering blankets robes gum covers and storm fronts.
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Hillyard & Lewis
Miller
Witness in Famous Case Is Identified as Cullen
The Hains murder case witness once known as Charles A. Curtis is identified as Orlan C. Cullen of 305 B Street Washington. He killed himself in Baltimore on Saturday after his true name surfaced via his wife making a debts and belongings inquiry.
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Hainss
Charles A. Curtis
Orlan C. Cullen
B Street
Washington
Baltimore
Cullen
Hains
Annis
All Saloons Must Close Christmas Day in Virginia
Virginia enforces a Christmas Day dry law under the Byrd provisions prohibiting saloons from operating that day and mandating Sunday observance. It will mark the first time in state history saloons close on Christmas when the holiday falls on a weekday.
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Virginia
Former Resident Weds In Kansas
Lebanon Church Virginia December reports Percy S Loeckmiller son of S M Loeckmiller of near Independence Kansas married at bride’s home to Alice Maud Force daughter of H M Force. Bridegroom’s parents formerly lived here and he has relatives in the area who send congratulations.
Can't Get Along Without The Star
In renewing his subscription, Mr. Jacob H. Cutterer of Charles Town Jefferson county West Virginia writes that eight newspapers come into his family but The Star is a daily letter, newsy and up to date, and he cannot do without it. He subscribes for another year in advance and offers Christmas and New Year wishes to The Star.
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Jacob H. Cutterer
Charles Town
Jefferson County
W. Va
The
Star
Fine county apples on display by Steck and Miller
Mr. Thomas W. Steck of Opequon displays at the roof fine county grown apples in his namesake lot. Varieties include Stayman Winesap Jonathan Paradise Sweet and Newtown Pippin. Orders for the varieties may be left at Mr. Millers store or sent to Mr. Steck at Opequon Virginia.
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Thomas W. Steck
Opequon
J. S. Miller
Newtown
High Cash Offer For Turkeys Chickens Ducks and Geese
Sprint Produce Company offers to pay the highest cash price for turkeys chickens ducks and geese delivered between the 12th and 19th of this month.
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Iptt
Sprint Produce Company
Paralysis Fatal to Mrs. Lula Custer
Mrs Lula Custer of Martinsburg West Virginia died at age 42 from paralysis after a third stroke last Saturday while en route to the south quarries with her husband’s dinner The Martinsburg resident had previously recovered from an earlier attack and leaves husband and several siblings Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 am from the family home with Rev Charles S Trump of St John Lutheran Church officiating and interment at Green Hill Cemetery in Martinsburg
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Lula Custer
D. W. Custer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles S. Trump
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Discontinuation of Horsey & Atwell Firm
The old style firm of Horsey and Atwell will be discontinued and in future the business will be continued under the name W. C. Horsey & Co.
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Horsey & Atwell
Fuure
W. C. Horsey & CO
Weather Report for Virginia Fair and Cooler
Virginia forecast calls for fair skies and cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday. Strong high pressure settles in keeping daytime readings mild and nights chilly with light winds.
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Virgnia
For Sale Excellent coal heater for store or office
For sale a coal heater suitable for store or office space. Bargain price for a quick buyer from Star Office Tpit.
State Fruit Men To Hold Meeting In Lynchburg
Fruit growers in this community plan a three day meeting in Lynchburg on June 6 7 and 8. Topics include fruit packing reports from the Packers Association field demonstrations spray practice and express rates. Hon A McNeill Canadian fruit chief will speak on Canadian experiences and Pacific Coast packing compared to Virginia.
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State Fruit Men
Packers’ Association
A. McNeill
Canada
Lynchburg
Pacific Coast
Virginia
Royal Syle
Roosevelt Struck Lady and Rider in Rock Creek Park
Miss J J Sisson an instructor at a Maryland seminary recounts Thanksgiving Day in Rock Creek Park near the Forest Glen entrance. She says President Roosevelt rode past without stopping striking a rider and a horse. one girl was knocked from her stirrup. She suspects the blow may have been intentional though no names are given.
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Roosevelt
Rock Creek Park
Forest Glen
J. J. Sisson
Maryland
Daughter Seeks Father Abraham Spotts In Omaha Inquiry
Chief Seabright received a letter from O C Turner Omaha Nebraska seeking to locate Abraham Spotts believed to reside in the city or vicinity. The daughter Ophelia, born to Spotts and Louise Roux, has been unaware of her father since infancy and requests publicity and information to reunite them.
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Seabright
O. C
Berrfville
Charles Town
Omaha
Abraham Spotts
Spotts
Louise Roux
Ophelia
Virginians Pride Census Committee Rank for Virginia
A Washington dispatch notes James Way of Virginia's Seventh district as ranking minority member on the census committee amid questions about Virginia's representation in Congress. The piece recalls Maine and Virginia gaining one seat each at the last census.
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House
James Way
Virginia
Congress
Maine
Gueaunat
Windle Dies of Consumption at Lebanon Church Virginia
Mrs. Fannie Windle widow of William Windle died Tuesday at her stepson Albert Martins Old Forge home due to consumption. She was a Lutheran member and known as a consistent Christian woman. Funeral held at Hites Chapel with Rev. Asa Richards officiating and burial in Lebanon Cemetery. She left no children and had stepdaughter Mrs. O H Wilkin. She owned about six acres.
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Hite
Fall Plowing Far Advanced in Shenandoah Valley
Farmers in the Shenandoah Valley report unprecedented progress in fall plowing due to exceptional weather. A conservative estimate suggests at least 60 percent of work is completed, with teams previously idle now active in barns and fields.
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Shenandoah Valley
Sena Aba
Barnes
Winchester notice requests contributions to matter ten mers
Community notice asks for earnest contributions and directs all communications to HARRY FY.B care Tuk STR, Winchester, Va.
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Harry FY
Winchester
Alfalfa as a Profitable Dryland Crop in The West
The author argues for alfalfa Lucerne as a drought tolerant, perennial forage superior to red clover. He recalls early exposure in Germany and western adoption long before widespread use here, noting its high forage value and the farmer’s tendency to adopt after seeing others profit.
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Germany
Lucerne
Surgeon McGuire elected president at Southern Surgical meeting
Prominent surgeons from the South gathered in St. Louis for their annual convention of the Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association. Dr. Stuart McGuire of Richmond, nephew of Dr. W. P. McGuire, was elected president for the ensuing year and the next meeting was set for Hot Springs, Virginia.
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South
Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association
St. Louis
Stuart McGuire
Richmond
W. P. McGuire
McGuire
Hot Springs
Dancing Coons Tomorrow Night at Market Street Rink
Local notice announces a dance by the Coons at Market Street Rink tomorrow night. A brief line hints at a past lemon party success and hints at turkey sales lasting until the 20th. Contact by W. Ramsburg.
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Market St. Rink
Jewelry sale ends soon at Shen Valley Realty Co
Hinkins announces closing out sale of watches clocks and jewelry. All articles priced at cost or less with immediate possession. Also offering a durable ivory piece for sale in Winchester. Shen Valley Realty Co. promotes rapid sale and urging quick action.
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Hinkins
Winchester
Shen. Valley Realty Co
Lott
Confectioners Sugar Drop and Molasses Advertised
New Orleans and Porto Rico molasses advertised by fp ORNDOFF & MeVICAR with Pure New Dropped sugar products. Holiday orders urged for Holly via HILLYARD & LEWIS successors to Miller Sup. Co. Turkey buying appeal notes highest cash prices at T. M. BARR'S.
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New Orleans
Porto Rico
Orndoff & Mevicar
Holly
Hillyard & Lewis
Miller Sup. Co
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Adolph Mossdorff
Anna McShane
Viola King
Philadelphia
Samuel Catlett
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Lady
Mr. Hay
Washington Dispatch
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Windle
R. T. Barton
Cc. W. Ramsburg
T. M. Barr's
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