Desperate Stabber Sought After Christmas Road Quarrel
Samuel Halterman stabbed Daniel Cullers during a highway altercation near Dovesville Brock's Gap. Cullers survived after six stitches and Halterman fled on horseback toward the mountains, prompting hunts by Hardy county deputies. Villager Fitzwaters reported a stolen bay mare linked to the escape, valued around 150 dollars.
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Dovesville
Brock’s Gap
Samuel Halterman
Hardy County
W. Va
Halterman
Cullers
Broadway
Samuel Fitzwaters
Winchesteran Mrs Bryan T: Winchester resident Janet Allan Bryan tied to prominent Northern lineage and notable relatives
Mrs William James Bryan wife of the new Florida senator to succeed the late Mallory is identified as Janet Allan formerly of Winchester. Her father Col William Allan helped found McDonogh School and served with Stonewall Jackson. Bryan and wife plan to move to Washington with his appointment, while Mrs Bryan's mother Elizabeth Prentiss the poetess lives in Lexington. Her grandfather came from Portshire Scotland and rests in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester.
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Winchester
William James Bryan
Florida
Mallory
Janet Allan
Col
William Allan
Bryan
Jacksonville
Fla
Washington
Mrs. Bryan
Elizabeth Prentiss
Lexington
Portshire
Scotland
Mount,Hebron
Died Sitting in Chair at Staunton Hospital
Mrs. Eugenia Anderson wife of Winchester carpenter Arthur S. Anderson died at Western State Hospital Staunton Va while sitting in a chair after visiting her husband on Christmas Day She aged forty six leaves a husband a daughter Ethel and numerous friends Funeral services will be held at 3 30 tomorrow at 117 East Leicester Street with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Eugenia Anderson
Arthur S. Anderson
Winchester
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Anderson
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Theospital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dirgeco ¥ S
Funk & Son
East
Leicester Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Frederick County
Ethel Anderson
That Skating Kennedy Kid at the Rink
Local skating act Kennedy Kid headlines shows with a big night and matinee. Admission ten cents for adults and fifteen cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Myord Sought Across Valley and West Virginia
The article notes that Myord has been telephoned about widely in the Valley and West Virginia and is described as easily identifiable. It suggests he will likely be in custody within the next few days.
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Myord
Valley
West Virginia
27 year old wedding cake star of the dinner
White Hall Virginia on Christmas day Mr and Mrs Richard Stimmel hosted Miss Page and Miss Lola Hale with guests including Mr and Mrs Lewis Stimmel and Mr and Mrs Sherley Abshire. A cake kept since the couple's wedding 27 years ago was the evening's novelty.
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White Hall
Richard Stimmel
Misses Page
Lola Hale
Stephens City
Summer
the Star
Summel
Lewis Stimmel
Sherley Abshire
Pleasing Christmas Program at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church Sunday school held its annual Christmas celebration with a decorated altar, a diverse program led by assistants and church leaders, including recitations songs duets and a wreath exercise. Reverend E E Northen delivered the address as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Frank Woore
W. A. Sale
Santa Claus
Sydder Henry
Maurice Grim
Oneda Phillips
Eva Chapman
Lillian Anderson
Julia Woore
Minnie Ritter
E. E. Northen
Walter A. Dixon
William Massey
Burns
Parker
Bennie Russell
Gertrude Smith
Miss Grubb
Mr. Grubb
Watch For Marshall Bowly Receives Christmas Token
Mr Marshall Bowly, a young Eddy Press hand badly mashed by an embossing machine, was sent a gold watch and a Christmas letter from the Eddy Press Corporation. He is in Memorial Hospital with pneumonia and is seriously ill.
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Marshall Bowly
Eddy Press
Eddy Press Corporation
Bowly
Memorial Hospital
Palace Tonight Hosts The Lost Child Career
The Palace hosts an event titled The Lost Child's Career tonight. Spectators should arrive early for seating and program details.
Judge Harrison's Aunt Dies in Leesburg
Judge Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester travels to Leesburg after a telegram announcing the death of his aunt Miss Ann Maria Harrison age 79. She died Christmas day at the family home on Market Street of general debility and is survived by relatives including Neph ews Charles F Harris on and Powell Harrison. Funeral held in Leesburg this afternoon with a large attendance, burial in the family lot at Leesburg Cemetery.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Leesburg
Ann Maria Harrison
Harrisons
Thomas W Harrison
Winchester
Charles F. Harrison
Powell Harrison
Star
Wolf Rampage Injures Cast During Daniel Boone Play
Dispatch from Rome Georgia reports a dangerous wolf attack during a theatre performance of Daniel Boone. Lead actors Miss Leona Leslie and Oscar O’Shea were injured on stage as the wolf tore the actress and attacked O’Shea. Bob Harris intervened to drive the animal back into its cage.
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Rome
Daniel Boone
Leona
Leslie
Oscar O'Shea
O’shea
Bob Harris
Shooting event at Cumberland Valley Rail station New Year's Day
A group of local sportsmen plan a clay pigeon shoot at Cumberland Valley Rail station on New Year's Day afternoon. Prizes are turkeys, attracting a large crowd with nostalgia from Winchester. feature exhibitor John Heck of Capen River, now a Winchester businessman, performing fancy shooting.
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Wita ‘Ter
Cumberland Valley Rail 2
Winchester
John Heck
Capen River
Heavy Christmas Mail Delivers Worcester Post Office
Worcester post office reports unprecedented Christmas day mail volume. Carriers used extra help and small express wagons to deliver packages, marking the heaviest mail ever known in the office.
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Witchester
Owen Barr Dies in Apparent Accident at Hendricks West Virginia
News from Winchester reports the death of Owen Barr formerly manager of the Western Union Telegraph office in Winchester. He died in Hendricks W V A telegram from his wife said he was killed by accident with no details given. He leaves a widow four children his mother two brothers and a sister.
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Winchester
Owen Barr
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hendricks
W. Va
Barr
Grace O'Neal
West Virginia Central Railroad
James Barr
Messrs. R. Frank
William T. Barr
S. R. Atwell
Tragic Train Collisions Reported Across Cities
Lahone Indiana December 27 two trains collide killing about 200 and injuring many more. Camden New Jersey December 27 a crash near here leaves three dead and about 20 injured with people trapped and a car ignited. St Petersburg December 27 the Czarinas illness prompts cancellation of social functions.
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The
Star
Lahone
Ind
Camden
N. J
Atpatina
Wrech
St. Petersburg
Czarinas
Masked masqueraders accused as judge assailant
A street confrontation involving Magistrate C. W. Wilson led to an arrest plea by William Norris for disorderly conduct. Mayor Baker ordered police to ban masked persons from streets after the incident and warned officers to arrest violators.
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C. W. Wilson
William Norris
Norris
Baker
Wilson
C. E. Hooverer
jJnanchure
Keller Building
Hiram Lodge
Masonic Temple
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Ss. A. Seabright
Police
H. H. Baker
Captain Harmer in Critical Condition at Home
Captain John R. Harmer of the Charley Rouss Fire Company is critically ill at his home at 122 West Monmouth Street. He has blood poisoning and his illness is described as desperate this afternoon. he is well known among local firefighters and has many friends in the department.
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Harmer
John R. Harmer
West
Monmouth Street
Captain Harmer
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Wanted stenographer with business experience
Help wanted notice seeking a stenographer with business experience. Apply by mail to Star office with references and full information. Mr and Mrs Louis Starry of Atlantic City visit Mr and Mrs H P Boyce at Hackwood.
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Care Star
Mrs. Louis Starry
Atlantic City
Mrs. H. P. Boyce
Hackwood
Berlin Tailoring Parlor Set to Open January 1908
The Berlin Tailoring Parlor will open on or about January 15, 1908 in the Williams building on W Piccadilly Street, beside H. W. Clowe, jeweler, with the room occupied by him as a reference point.
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Berlin
Williams
W. Piccadilly Street
H. W. Clowe
Frasher Public Sale Planned at Wadesville
M M Frasher announces a public sale in Wadesville on Monday December 30 with details in the notice. Aimed at liquidating property and goods as part of the estate settlement.
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M. M. Frasher
Wadesville
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Desperado
Daniel Cullers
Harrisonburg
Moorefield
Harrisonbure
Criders
Rockingham County
George Sherman
S. R. Fawley
Charlie Dove
Dovel
Wm. J. Bryan
Co. Wm. Allan
Wolf
Newcar
Hendricks W. Va
Man In Mask
William Nortis
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