Timberlake dies on visit in Augusta County
Telegram from Winchester reports the death of Seth M. Timberlake of Fishersville during a Brooklyn visit. Born 1833 in Frederick County, he served in the Civil War and carried Governor O Ferrall from the battlefield. He leaves a large family across Virginia and New York.
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Winester
J.harry Timberlake
Fishersile
Augusta County
Harles E. Timberlake
Brooklyn
MY. Timberlake
Peter Winchester Rouss
New York
Fishersville
Price
Timberlake
Frederick County
Lizzie Rouss
Charles Broadway Rouss
Charles Timberlake
Nannie Bartlett
Winchester
Harry Page
Charles Town
W. Va
Evelyn Timberlake
Bonnie Kerr
John McChesney
Stuart’s Draft
Seth Mason Timberlake
David
W. Timberlake
la Monte Timberlake
Richmond
Tou Timberlake
Staudton
Jennie Dabney
King William
Edward Hefflebower
Warren County
Manassas
Upperville
Charles T. O’ferrall
Twelfth
Virginia Cavalry
Baylor’s Light Horse Cavalry
Thomas D. Rawson
Baylor
O’ferrall
O'Ferrall
Serarely
Bear Slain Near Wardensville By Four Hunters
A large black bear, possibly the largest seen in the county, was killed Monday on Pond Mountain near Wardensville by four young men named Laker Harvey Sager and Charles and Frank Hishman. The bear attacked Frank Hishman but the hunters fired four shots, killing it as it stood on its hind feet.
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The
Star
Wardensville
Hampshire County
W. Va
Pond Mountain
Messrs
Laker
Harvey Sager
Charles
Frank Hishman
Hishman
Trout Run Valley
West Virginia
Superintendent Lynch Attends State Education Board Meeting
Maurice M. Lynch, superintendent of schools, attends a Richmond session of the State Board of Education as a member. The gathering included prominent education supporters and focused on needed legislation and the proposed enlargement of the state's library system to aid the traveling library network.
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Maurice M. Lynch
Richmond
State Board of Education
Weather Report for Virginia
Virginia forecast shows fair and continued cold tonight followed by a Friday with fair conditions. For attractive rates and liberal insurance contact Hansbrough Carter.
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Virginia
Eod
Hansbrough- Carter
Otho N Hillyard Released After Prison Term
Otho N Hillyard who killed Isaac B Ritter last March at Mrs Carlisle s home four miles southeast of Winchester was released after serving six months in jail and paying a 25 dollar fine. He was confined in Winchester then Woodstock jail and completed his term. He now works on a county farm and is reported to be in good health.
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Otho N. Hillvyard
Isaac B. Ritter
Winchester
Woodstock
Hillyard
Haele Ito
Rare Mongolian pheasant shot near Romney reported
George M. Haines of Pleasant Dale brought a rainbow tailed Mongolian pheasant to town after shooting it on his property. Professor Rucker bought the bird and Professor Hays is mounting it, said to be among birds released by Judge Kennedy at his county summer house near Romney.
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George M. Haines
Pleasant Dale
Rucker
Prof. Hays
Kennedy
Pittsburg
Romney
New St. Gaudens Gold Coin Circulation Described
The new St. Gaudens $209 gold coin, minted in Philadelphia, features a redesigned form closely echoing the original ideas but altered in details. Early criticism has given way to praise, though few editors have handled the piece, with reports largely hearsay.
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St. Gaudens
Philadelphia Mint
Marlboro Leads For Big Porkers
The Star reporter notes Marlboro in Frederick County as a pork producer hub. Mr. Briscoe C. Shull reports two hogs killed weighing 625 and averaging 614 pounds, with countywide hog output shaping regional pride.
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Briscoe C. Shull
Star Office
Marlboro
Enka
Frederick County
Jeff Davis
Senate
Shull
Brill
di Sas
Father McKeefry renews Evening Star subscription
Rev William A McKeefry of Staunton, former Sacred Heart Church pastor, sends four dollar check to The Evening Star renewing subscription until June 13 1908 with best wishes for the paper's success and growth.
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William A. McKeefry
Staunton
Sacred Heart Church
Star
Evening Star
Bascom Slemp Elected To Ninth District Congress
Bascom Slemp won the Ninth Congressional district race by over 5000 votes defeating Republican David F Bailey. He will succeed his father who has held the seat for three terms and will resign as Republican party chairman before taking office.
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Bascom Slemp
David F. Bailey
Young Slemp
Essey
Reverend H E Northen Marries Miss Leballen in Washington
Pastor of the first Baptist Church Rev. H E Northen and his bride Miss Leballen of Washington arrived in Winchester and are now residing at the parsonage on North Market Street. The bride is praised as a charming young woman who has already won many friends. Rev. Northen has received hearty congratulations.
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H.E. Northen
First Baptist Church
Leballen
Washington
Bruner
Winchester
North Market Street
Winchester Sunday schools plan Christmas celebrations and cantatas
Sunday schools in Winchester announce a week of Christmas events starting Monday evening with a Presbyterian program and gift exchange. Christ Protestant Episcopal Church holds a Christmas Eve service with Santa and carols. Other churches including Centenary Reform, Methodist, and Grace Lutheran also schedule Eve or Day programs with music and addresses. The Sacred Heart plans an elaborate cantata at Court House Hall on Friday December 27. The Star will publish further announcements tomorrow.
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Winchester
Santa Claus
Presbyterian Church
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Centenary Reformed Church
Market Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Braddock Street Methodist
Episcopal Church
South
Wil
Grace Lutheran Church
Church of the Sacred Heart
Court Horrse
Star of Sunday School
Hose Wagon Demonstrates City Hall Hill Climb Feat
The Howe Engine Company of Indianapolis introduces a new hose wagon capable of Labouring through snow and rain tests. The machine carries 1000 feet of hose and four men, proving hill climbing from high to low speed while fully loaded. It traverses Water to Piccadilly, climbs Hills to City Hall, then navigates soft fill and mud before a high speed dash near the depot and mills.
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Erday
Howe Engine
Indianapolis
Ind
Kirtzelfer
Griffith and Hetry
Water Street
Main Street
Main
Piccadilly
Es Hill
Fair Ground
Market Street
Man Claims Gun as Payment for Drink in Berryville
During Monday rush hour in Berryville George Whirley entered Hamilton's saloon and offered a revolver as security for a drink. Bartender declined, Deputy Lupton restrained him, and Whirley was fined 20 dollars plus costs for carrying concealed weapons. The gun was confiscated and he remained in lockup. Mayor Jones ordered him kept in custody.
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Berryville
George Whirley
Hamilton
Bill Carpenter
George
Lupton
Jones
Clarke Courter
Majestic demonstration at BD. R. Eskey's ends soon
Only two days remain for the Majestic demonstration at BD. R. Eskey's where the first cooking range out earth is showcased. This week a $7.50 ware set is given with each range sold. Call for coffee and hot biscuits.
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BD. R. Eskey’s
Earth
Two Orphans and Lion Killer At Palace This Week
The Ai Fractions present a double bill at the Palace this week featuring the English drama The Two Orphans and the piece The Lion Killer. Audiences can expect strong performances and dramatic moments.
Fire insurance renewal tip from Hansbrough and Carter
A brief notice urges readers to consult Hansbrough and Carter before renewing fire insurance. The fragment notes a date code 12-17-1 and ends with a period, indicating a legal or business advertisement in a historic newspaper.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Wingerter and Jenkins Sought for Unclear Note
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Wingerter and Jenkins seeking something related to turkeys and etes with a cryptic 13-1p-1w code. No clear context or actions.
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Wingerter & Jenkins
Stenographer Wanted With Business Experience
Wanted stenographer with business experience. Apply by mail only to X care Star office, giving references and full information.
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Care Star
Office
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Angus County
Baker
Supt. Lynch
Otho N. Willyard
Father McKeefry
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Mir
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