Died Today in Winchester 94-Year-Old Miss Susan Brent
Miss Susan Brent of Winchester aged 93 or 94, daughter of Charles Brent, died at 2 30 this morning at the home of John Lannis. She lived a retired life, educated and cultured, never married, sister of Henry M. Brent. Burnished family ties extend to York and Washington. Funeral planned Wednesday at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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John Lannis
Clifford Street
Susan Brent
Charles Brent
Frederick County
Miss Brent
Winchester
Brent
Henry M. Brent
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Katharine
Rieley
Horace Browne
Katharine Wilkes
Latimer Small
York
Virginia Gordon
Washington, D.C
Emma Macon
Orange County
Wilkes
Aew
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Move Noted for Gratchen Glove Factory Site
The notice states a relocation to the Gratchen Glove Factory building at N Market Street and invites patrons to call. Details are limited to the address and a contact cue, with no further context or dates provided.
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Gratchen
N. Market St
Itivite
County Dermination of Winchester Real Estate Reassessment
Freder ick county and Winchester to be reassessed next spring by two county assessors, one for northern and one for southern district. City assessor likely to be chosen this term. Previous valuations represented about one third to one half of market value. new reports will show large increases as farm improvements and land value rise. City real estate total on record is 2 037 655, about one third of current market value.
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Frederick County
City of
Winchester
Circuit Court
Atkinson
C Corporation Court
Otf
Rufus Waterhouse Line of Neck Wear and Hosiery Shown
Horsey & Co. presents Rufus Waterhouse & Co. neck wear and hosiery in two and three set combinations. Mr Besant from Baltimore arrived today and registered at Hotel Evans in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Waterhouse & Co
Horsey & Co
GM. ‘Besant
Baltimore
Hotel
Evans
Ward Prefers Local Option The General Assembly Responds
Eighteen lawmakers answered the Richmond Times-Dispatch request on liquor. Recap shows Democrats favor local option with 64 votes while all others total 18. Republicans support local option in line with party stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Warties
Requisition May Not Be Enforced In West Virginia Court
Assurances from counsel for Judge Samuel W. Williams indicate the Attorney General elect will appear at the January term of McDowell county Criminal Court for trial. Governor Swanson has asked Governor Glasscock to withdraw the requisition, and it is believed he will comply. Continued on page 2.
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Samuel W. Williams
McDowell County Criminal Court
Swanson
Glasscock
West Virginia
Apple Growing in Its Infancy
The Rural New Yorker editor Mr H W Collingwood notes several U S regions where commercial apples thrive. He names the Hudson River district in New York, northern New England, Connecticut Valley, Maine, the Harrisburg to North Carolina belt, and the Mississippi Valley through Illinois and Missouri as fruitful areas for varieties like Baldwins Ben Davis and Gano with new locales continually developing.
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the Star
H. W. Collingwood
Rural New Yorker
United ‘States
Collingwood
Rural _New Yorker
United States
Hudson River
New York State
Rochester
N. Y
Niagara River
Wayne County
Baldwin
New England
Connecticut Valley
Maine
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Ozark
Missouri
Ben Davis
Gano
Delaware Peninsula
Christmas Cantata by Sunday School at Catholic Church
The Sunday school of the Catholic Church presents a Christmas Cantata on Tuesday evening December 21, 1909 at 8 o'clock in the church Sunday school hall. Admission 15 cents. children 1 cent.
Turkeys Loaded for New Year by Sprint Produce Co
A freight car of turkeys is prepared for New Year distribution by Sprint Produce Co with Mercantile and other partners. The notice lists paid up stock at 101 per share yielding 5 percent annually, payable semi annually on January and July 1. It notes non tax and non assessable status and mentions a loan tied to improved real estate. Monthly payments are 60 cents. A. G. Botts of Winchester Virginia is involved along with N. Gogd and Headley’s Candies Nuts and Fruits for Christmas.
Christmas Presents Lost
Rev. Alfred Graham returned to his Lexington Virginia home after a visit at his father Rev. Dr. James R. Graham.
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Alfred Graham
Lexington
James’ R. Graham
Steck's Famous Apples For Sale Exhibited At Steck's
Steck's apples for sale in bexes at John S Miller and Bro. on exhibition. Finest grown in this section. Neatly packed in boxes. Prices available on application.
Big Double Show Returns to Auditorium Tonight
A packed audience is expected as the Auditorium hosts a big double feature of six fine reels. The first show starts promptly at 7 15 p.m. VHS greets the audience for the return of regular motion pictures.
Man Denies Eloping With Woman in Divorce Case
Rufus Martin denies eloping with Mrs. Annabel Marple in connection with the divorce suit of William J. Marple. Martin, once son in law to Mrs. Marple, was previously divorced from his own wife.
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Rufus Martin
William J. Marple
Annabel Manle
Marple
Martin
Sealship Oysters Christmas Order Notice
Oysters advertised for Christmas should be ordered early to ensure solid meat with no excess waters. The ad emphasizes economy by choosing solid oysters.
Big Cy McDonald Leaves Winchester for Professional Baseball
Big Cy McDonald, captain and star baser for Winchester, resigns to join the big leagues. Likely to sign with Altoona in the Tri State League, as Richmond offers to Curly Brown a third baseman post and readiness to sign. Fans expect Curly Brown to excel in Richmond, with Lawler eager to add him to the State League roster this summer.
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Big Cy McDonald
Winchester
Georgetown
McDonald
Jirst
Altoona Pa
Altoona
Baker
McDonall
Richmond
Curly
Lawler
Richmond State League
Curly” Brown
Wood
Wijmond
Ee Cae
Cigar Store Advertises Holiday Gifts and Tobacciana
A 5c, 10c and 2c cigar line with 26 and 50 count boxes plus Mer schaum and French Briar pipes is offered at WIRTGHIT'S CIGAR STORE 167 WN Main. Headley's Chocolate promises excellent quality and low prices. Orndorff & M''vic ar advertise.
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Wirtghit’s Cigar Store
Main Street
Headley’s Chocolate
Iptf
Orndorff & M’'Vicar
Public Auction for Skates Stoves and Organ by R Gray Williams
A postponed sale advertised by R Gray Williams lists items including 97 pairs Winslow skates 82 pairs Henry skates 15 broken skates four coal stoves with pipe three gas stoves seven gas arc lamps a leather covered couch with numbered ticket rolls about six chairs a large clock and one gong. The auction date is Wednesday at 3 PM on December 22 1909.
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Winslow
Henry
R. Gray Williams
Noted War Heroine Dead at 89 in Washington Street Home
Mrs. Minerva MacDonald widow of the late William McDonald died at her Washington Street home in the city in the 89th year after a long illness. She was praised as a brave wartime figure who tended wounded soldiers under fire and helped water the wounded during the Battle of Ashby’s Gap. Survived by three children, funeral at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev. Dr. J. W. Cattley conducting. Burial in Mount Hebron.
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Minerva
Galhriesmi
William Ma Donald
Washington Street
MacDonald
Whiting Royston
County
Isme
Ashby’s Gap
Roystonville
Ert
Royston
West Virginia
T. H. Bennett
Baltimore
Thermee
S.P
Ryan
le County
Washin Street
Mount Hebron
J. W. Cattey
Braddock Street
M Church
South
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Wingerter & Jenkins
Williams
He Wiilfie
The
Star Office
Xmas Entertainment
Sprint Produce Co
Sibert & Denny
Steck
BIG CY
Xmas
Stewart-St. Rink
Marquis Calmes
Mt. Hel
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