Wright Aviator Hoxsey Sets Lofty World Altitude Mark
Arch Hoxsey of the Wright team raised the world altitude record to 11 474 feet over Los Angeles amid a 40 mile gale. The feat, witnessed by 75 000, came as Latham’s Antoinette and Parmalee’s Wrights battled the high winds and surfside gusts.
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Los Angeles Aviation Field
Los Angeles
Cal
Arch Hoxsey
Wright
Hoxsey
Geaneux
Pau
Louis Paulhan
Hubert Latham
Hoxegey
Venice
Leganeux
Parmalee
Brookins
Latham
Weather Forecast Says Virginia Warmer Tonight
Washington December 27 official Weather Bureau forecast predicts increasing cloudiness tonight followed by warmer conditions Wednesday morning as the day breaks. The forecast notes rising temperatures across Virginia with milder weather likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Shipe and Orndorff Couple Wed Yesterday at Home
Mr John W Shipe son of Levi Shipe formerly of this city and Mrs Sophie Orndorff of Mount Red wed yesterday at the bride's home in a ceremony conducted by Rev Mr Chapman.
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Levi. Shipe
Sophie Orndorff
Mount Red
Chapman
Lunatic Marriage Sparks Scrutiny At Western State Hospital
A marriage occurred between A McGehee a 34 year old plumber committed from Shenandoah County and Miss Alice Lillie of Winchester aged 35 after a town outing with an attendant at Western State Hospital. The clerk pastor and hospital wards were involved before authorities took action and separated the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Western State Hospital
O.F. Gregory
The
Baptist Church
A. McGehee
Shenandoah “County
Alice Lillie
Winchester
McGehee
Ready For Big Hotel Arrangements At Berkeley Springs
Berkeley Springs prepares for the start of work on a proposed 150000 hotel by the State of West Virginia. The option on the property was obtained recently through state officials, with contract signing pending. The option holders say they are ready to proceed once official signatures are in place.
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Berkeley Springs
West Virginia
Hean
Wedded at Christmas Time
Miss Anna Beatrice Carter and Joseph M. Fant wed at 1330 Park Road Northwest Washington with Rev H S Pinkham officiating. Best man M J OToole, matron of honor Mrs M J OToole. couple to honeymoon then reside in Wedesville Virginia.
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Park Road Northwest
Washington
Anna Beatrice Carter
A. R. Carter
Berryville
Joseph M. Fant
H. S. Pinkham
Immanuel Baptist Church
M. J. O’toole
M. J. O'Toole
Wedesville
Millinery Fire Ruins Grace Store in Faulkner Building
The millinery shop of Mrs Mairie R Grace at 15 West Water Street was destroyed by a fire found before 1 am. Firemen saved the building. Grace faces about 2000 dollars loss with 1000 dollars insurance. The owner I H Faulkner is insured. Police say fire probable arson due to a coal oil tie and unlocked door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie R. Grace
Faulkner
Weat
Water Street
Abe Ebersole
BE. Taylor & Company
Grace
I. H. Faulkner
Doran
Sibert
Holiday Dance Was Enjoyable
A largely attended dance last evening in the hall under the auspices of the young men of society circles honored visitors who came from a distance to spend Christmas with relatives in Winchester. Schroeder's Orchestra of Washington supplied music and performed a distinct feature. About 40 couples danced for several hours, the merriment running high.
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al Hall
Winchester
Schroeder
Orchestra
Washington
Night Holds Up Marriage Licenses In Rockville Case
Clerk John L. Brunett resisted late requests from several couples for licenses after hours. Miss Gussie E. McPherson and Lela D. Cornwell sought permission, then Miss Tot Carter and Horace C. Pritchett pressed as well. By morning, all four couples had obtained licenses.
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John L. Brunett
Rockville
Gussie E. McPherson
Ued
Asburn
Lela D. Cornwell
Kernstown
County
Nett
Mias Tota
Carter
Horace C. Pritchett
Spottsylvania
Mr. Brunett
Bandit Robs Passengers Aboard Missouri Pacific Train
A lone bandit on a Missouri Pacific train between Kansas City and Leavenworth Junction robbed over a hundred passengers. He fired at Captain H L Newbold wounding him slightly, took conductor J A May’s money and watch, and targeted Miss Sadie Beach of Leavenworth. The thief, small in stature, wore a brown suit, black cap, and a black mask while threatening riders with a revolver.
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Missouri Pacific Express
Kelle
Kansas City
Morean
Pacific
Kan
Leavenworth Junction
H. L. Newbold
Army School
Fort Leavenworth
Newbold
J. A. May
May
Sadie Beach
Leavenworth
Passes Away On A Train In Winchester
Telegram from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports the death of John W Verable local track foreman. He was on train No 10 en route home and died before reaching Harpers Ferry. He is believed dead while on the train. his body held in Washington for relatives. He leaves a widow and daughters.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John Wrenable
Washington
Messrs. C. B. Pope
Middletown
Frank Horn
Strasburg
Winchester
Verable
Pennsylvania
Harpers Ferry
Maryek Iis
Johners, Jr
Berryville, Va
Mildred
Catherine Ven
Mrs Mildred Hardy Dies Suddenly at Home in Winchester
Mrs Mildred Ann Hardy wife of George W Hardy and superintendent of Handley Memorial Library died suddenly at her home 120 South Market Winchester in her fifty third year Born May 14 1858 she leaves husband two sisters and a brother Funeral services will be held at 3 o clock Wednesday at the house with Rev W H Carter of the First Baptist Church and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named Dr P W Boyd Dr A B S Humston J C Correll John F Kremer Frank Woore and Harry H Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Ann Hary
George W. Hardy
Handley Memorial Library
South Market Street
Hardy
Ate
Iid
Evan R
Mary
Winchester
J. &. Correll
John F. Kremer
Frank Woore
Harry H. Willis
Fine Biograph Auditorium Tonight
One of the very best Biographs you have seen will be shown at the Auditorium tonight. Be there to enjoy a top quality program in a local venue.
Illness In Morgantown Reaches Winchester Relatives
Relatives in Winchester have learned of the serious illness of Mrs. John H. Henry at her Morgantown West Virginia home. Mrs. Henry's husband once served as foreman of Winchester's street cleaning department. Property listings and real estate services are being promoted by Hansbrough & Carter.
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Winchester
John H. Henry
Morgantown
W. Va
Henry
Winchester Street Cleaning Department
Loth Hansbrough & Carter
Engagement Announced for Helen Waters and Keith Morris
Miss Helen Waters of Washington and Mr. Keith Morris of Fairfield Conn announce their engagement. Both are deaf and met in Baltimore over five years ago through shared studies for the deaf. Family ties include the Waters and Watts Curtis estates. Wedding planned for late next year.
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Helen Waters
N Street Northwest
Washington
John M. Waters
Georgetown
Keith Morris
Faeirfield
Conn
Julia Watts Curtis
Watts
Pinckney
New York City
Miss Waters
Mr. Morris
Baltimore
Morris
Miss. Waters
J. G
J. M. Waters
Ak Ae Aster Ntly
Quiet Wedding at Parsonage in Winchester
Miss Mary Naomi Patterson of Opequon Frederick County married Frederick W. Forney of Winchester in a quiet 8 PM ceremony at First Baptist Church parsonage on North Market Street. The couple now reside with Mrs. Dix on Braddock Street. Forney works in The Star mechanical department and belongs to Friendship Fire Company and several secret societies.
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First Baptist Church
North Market Street
Mary Naomi Patterson
Joseph 8. Patterson
Opequon
Frederick County
Frederick W. Forney
Winchester
W. H. Carter
Foxy Santa Clara Cantata At First Baptist Church
The cantata Foxy Santa Clara will be presented by the Sunday school at 7 30 in the evening. Children will receive Yuletide gifts and a silver offering at the door will benefit the Baptist Orphanage.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist Orphanage
Rev Newton to Lecture at John Mann Methodist
Rev Newton A Newton of the Argentine Republic, touring the country, will lecture at 8 30 oclock on Wednesday evening in the John Mann Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Newton
Argentine Republic
John Mann Methodist Church
Fire damages the Big Averitt Plant at Cumberland
The Evening Times plant at Cumberland suffered extensive damage from fire and water. The loss is estimated at 10000 dollars and is covered by insurance. The newsroom and printing departments were wrecked, linotype machines soaked, and a carload of paper ruined while the press remained intact. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, delaying edition plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Times
J. W. Averitt
Cumberland
Lewel
Col. Averitt
Times
Col Averitt
Daily News
Body of Miss Lillian Biller Found by Rev Randolph
The body of Miss Lillian Biller, described as beautiful, was found by Rev Randolph in Winchester and Orkney Springs. The report notes a tragic death, with details of the home, survivors including two sisters, and local reaction in the community.
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Lillian Biller
Randolph
Young Minister Church
Winchester
Orkney Springs
Ienek
Tnin
Biller
Nan
Ry Funkhouser
Mainie Biller
Washington
Merry
Jerome
Clara Tats
Orkney
Diller
C Mountain
View Inn
Adery Stable
Miss Biller
Unclaimed Letters at Post Office Listed for Dee 24 1910
The unclaimed letter notice lists recipients Alexander By Tut Henry Mandith Miller Margaret Weaver J. Haug. Addressees must pay one cent to collect the mail.
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Dee
Alexander
Tut Henry
Mandith Miller
Margaret
Weaver
J. Haug
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Walter Brookins
Orndorff
Mamie Grace
Star
Ada
Seeneenweee
S. Market Street
Henry Ild
J. P. Hopkins
Washington, D. C
Mia. G. 8. Ball
Brooklyn, N. Y
Staniey Cooper
South Braddock Street
Raymond Coorper
Connecticut
Newton
Averitt
Bentley Kern
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