Virginia Poultry Show Promises High Quality Birds in Richmond
The fourth annual Virginia Poultry Association exhibition will run January 13 to 19, 1910 in Richmond. Officials aim to surpass prior shows with more attractive displays and a wide set of high quality birds using a comparison judging system to ensure prompt, accurate ribbon placing. A premium list highlights awards including silver cups and other specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Poultry Association
Richmond
Aggpociation
Berkeley County Apples Praised For Bountiful Crop
D M Davis of Martinsburg West Virginia told the Rennert in Baltimore that Berkeley County apples show big profit potential beyond the Far West. He cited 100000 barrels sold this season worth at least 350000 with individual orchard owners earning up to 50000 and profits around 400 per acre. apple crops have never failed commercially in Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Davis
Martinsburg
Baltimore
Berkeley
Part of Shell Blows Into Hand at Local Store
Harry Jacquelin a young colored boy employed at Franck Baker Son store was seriously hurt Christmas Day when a blank cartridge exploded and a shell fragment lodged in his hand. The fragment was removed by William A. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jacquelin
Messrs. Franck Baker & Son
William A. Bell
Feeds Offered Superior to Brand and Middlings
The BADGER Feeds show good results and offer a cheaper alternative to corn. Made from brewers grains and alfalfa. For sale by Winchester feed men or PrP M Funkhouser, Winchester Virginia. 22 1p tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Feed Men
Prp
M. Funkhouser
Winchester
Hawthorne For Sale near Old Town Spring Virginia
Attorney advertises private sale of the Hawthorne property in Frederick county near Old Town Spring Virginia. Details available from R Gray Williams in tf a.
Lost pin near Amberet Main Streets with emerald diamonds
Lost stick pin with a leaf design set with emeralds diamonds and pearls. Ambrose area around Amberet North Main or South Main Streets. Liberal reward for return to Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petween Amberet
North Main
South Main Streets
Ip-Tf
Paralysis Fatal to Miss Harriet Cooper in Boyce
Special to The Star reports Miss Harriet Cooper died at 38 o clock Sunday after a paralysis stroke a week earlier in Boyce Virginia She was 66 years old native of the county from a well known family Surviving: three sisters Mrs Lewis Berlin Mrs Royston Miss Sarah Cooper and two brothers John Cooper florist for Mr G F Blandy at The Tuberys Amos Cooper of Richmond Funeral at Boyce Methodist Church Tuesday at 11 o clock Rev J M Kline will officiate Burial at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Harriet Cooper
Royston
Sarah Cooper
John Cooper
G. F. ‘Blandy
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
Christmas at Market Street Church Program Tonight
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church in this city will host a Christmas celebration tomorrow night at 8 o clock. A program of music and recitations will be presented with no admission charged. The general public is invited and a collection will be taken for the organ fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist ‘Episcopal
Organ Fund
Centenary Reformed Church
Bryant
J Robert L. Gray
Miss Clemens Found Dead In Bath Tub
Miss Jean Clemens daughter of Samuel Clemens Mark Twain was found dead in the bath at her father’s home just before 8 a m by her maid. Epilepsy is listed as the cause though she had shown improvement in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Kl. Clemens
Samuell
Clemens
Mark Twain
Miss ‘Clemens
Miss Clemens
Big Double Show at the Auditorium Tonight
The Monday night 6 reel show at the Auditorium features the latest films. Admission remains unchanged for this large program as holiday season begins.
Card of Thanks for Christmas Presents to Haines Family
A brief thanks note from the HAPPY CHILDREN thanks The Star and Winchester residents for Christmas gifts sent to Mrs E Haines and her daughters of Braddock Street. The gift in joyed by all and prayers ask God to bless and comfort them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
E. Haines
Braddock Street
Make your New Year's resolution and take shares now
A 1910 Mercantile notice urges readers to commit to a New Year's resolution by purchasing shares for 1910. It promotes an organizer service, citing opportunity and the chance to act promptly.
Damage in Wake of Great Storm Hits Winchester and Coast
A severe winter storm cut Winchester off for hours with heavy snow and a blizzard mood. Telegraph and rail service faltered across the valley as trains were delayed and lines crippled. Norfolk reports gale forces, four houses burned in Mount Herman, and widespread damage from waves, floods, and exposure across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
Mount Herman
Portsmouth
Miss Main Resigns as Organist at Christ Church
Mrs Estie G Main resigns from her post as organist at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in this city. She cites a needed rest and plans to visit Philadelphia and other eastern cities early in the 1910 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estie G. Main
Miss Main
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Philadelphia
Martinsburg Man Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
Harry G. Cage a well known Martinsburg resident aged 30, unmarried, killed himself at home by slashing his left wrist with a razor while in bed Saturday night. Found unconscious from blood loss, he recovered briefly before dying. He said he inflicted the wounds while despondent, believing he had committed a crime and wished to expiate it by death. He lived with his widowed mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Cage
Martinsburg
Lost on Washington or Water street Four Dollars Reward
Lost on either Washington or Water street a brown purse containing four dollars. Reward offered for return to Star office. Contact with details is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Water St
Star Office
Good Sleighing Celebrates Virginia Christmas Spirit
The sleighing is excellent in town and country with people seen on streets and roads. Cold weather suggests snow will stay for days. Ice skating and sleighing bring old-time Virginia Christmas joy for the younger crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Presents For Telephone Girls
The Southern Bell Telephone exchange girls received many Christmas gifts from Bell patrons and thank The Star for this kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Bell. Telephone Exchange
Bell
Star
Rufus Waterhouse neckwear and hosiery ad notes
Advertising copy highlights Rufus Waterhouse & Co. neckwear and hosiery in 2 and 3 set combinations. Mentions Horsey & Co. 12-20-11 and new winter goods from Henry Baetjer & Co. on the fourth page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Waterhouse & Co
Horsey & Co
Henry Baetjer & Co
Governor Grants Pardon to Thomas F. Sager Distiller
Governor Swanson pardons Thomas F. Sager a Frederick County distiller after a three year sentence for liquor law violations. The pardon conditions his exile from Virginia and follows a recommendation by Judge Harrison and Prosecutor Larrick. Sager had served fourteen months on roads duty.
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Thomas F. Sager
Frederick County
Thomas W. Harrison
Swanson’ Ha
Sager
Old
Virginia
Harrison
Herbert Ss
Larrick
Veteran Drowns In Millrace Near Home
J H Broll an 80 year old German born Confederate veteran living near Moorefield West Virginia drowned in a millrace after slipping from a narrow path during a walk. His family found him after he failed to return, and he left a wife and eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H.broll
Germany
Moorefielgy
WW. Va
Snow Predicted by Weather Bureau Forecast
Washington December 27. The official forecast for the next 24 hours by the Weather Bureau calls for partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with possible local snows this afternoon or tonight in extreme north portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Valley Turnpike Opens After Snow Drift Clearing
Supt. L R Dettra announced this afternoon that the Valley turnpike is open for traffic after being cleared of snow drifts caused by Saturday's storm. A force of men worked all morning and quickly opened the road, which had hindered heavy travel and caused public inconvenience.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland ’ Valley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Kernstown
Supt. L. RR. Dettra
The
Valley Turnpike
Swift Justice for a Murderer in Virginian Lynch Mob
A mob in Hur town Buchanan Virginia lynched Henry Pennington after a Christmas Eve confrontation. Pennington killed Samuel Baker and wounded Wyatt Meadows before being captured and later executed by a crowd that stormed the jail. The article details the violent pursuit and the mob’s actions as law and order collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
W. Va
Dee
Arder
Hur
Buchanan
Samuel Baker
George Meadows
Howard Little
Henry Pennington
Baker
Wyatt Meadows
Bakers
Pennington
Pen
Myer
Betty
Justice
Roanoke
George Mead
112 Acre Farm For Sale Near Town Va
Attorney for owner promotes a 112 acre farm near town Virginia. Property described as well watered with good residence. For particulars contact IR GRAY WILDE in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Gray Wilde
Winchester
Hollingsworth Suffering From Severe Cold At Home
Mr. Hollingsworth and his son Jonah are at their home near the buying station as anxious neighbors await news on his condition. Reports say Hollingsworth is suffering a very bad cold with uncertain prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hollingsworth
Jonah Hollingsworth
Skating Each Afternoon This Week at Empire
Skaters are invited to sessions every afternoon this week at Empire Rink. Public practice times and coaching by local instructors are listed on the page row for community recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Special note on shares for startsavings in 1910
A brief item states a share offer to start savings in 1910 at 60 cents per month under the guidance of A. G. 27.1 p-31. The notice is concise with no further terms given.
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New Yor
Louisiana
New York
Berkely County
Hawthorne
Old Town Spring
R. Gray Willams
Cooper
Clarke County
Market St. Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Dancer
Norfolk
Cape Henry
Hamplton
Old Dominion
Jamestown
New York City
Middle Atlantic
Middle West
Thurman
Jersey
Seymour
Conn
New England
Weather Man
Star Want
Hurley
Penton
Maker
Jon
Band
Better
Iott
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