Big contract bid for Millville steam plant machinery
Mr. Lewis F Cooper of the Winchester and Washington City Railway announces bids for machinery for the auxiliary steam plant to be installed with the Millville electric power plant. The contract awaits final award after minor delivery points, with about 100000 dollars total expenditure and two 700 horse power boilers.
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Lewis’ F. Cooper
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Millville
Very Fine A. B. Auditorium Tonight
A very fine American Biograph reel will be shown at the auditorium tonight along with two additional features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
iAuditorium
Senate Confirms Royall E Cabell for Revenue Commissioner
The Senate in executive session yesterday afternoon confirmed Royall E Cabell of Richmond Virginia as internal revenue commissioner after finance committee recommended the appointment. Cabell had served as Richmond postmaster before Taft appointed him to replace Capers who resigned due to ill health. Minor opposition arose but was overcome. He is set to speak at the Rouss birthday banquet in town on February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Royall E. Cabell
Richmond
Internal Revenue
Cabbell
Taft
Commissioner Capers
Cabell
Rouss
Mr Carson Again Elected President
Mr William Carson of Riverton Virginia is re elected president of the National Lime Manufacturers Association of the United States. He was also re elected chairman of the executive committee at the meeting held in Pittsburg late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Carson
National Lime Manufacturers’ Association of the
United States
Pittsburg
Ty Cobb Debut News Reports Baby Named Tyrus Raymond Cobb Jr
The Augusta Georgia home of Tyrus Raymond Cobb welcomed a 14 pound boy, named Tyrus Raymond Cobb Jr. The newborn brings cheers and speculation he may become a great ballplayer.
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Tyrus’ Raymond Cobb
Augusta
Ty” Cobb
Ore
Tyrus Raymond Codble, S Jr
Rain Arrives Tonight With Colder Temperatures
The Weather Bureau forecast for the next 24 hours predicts rain in Virginia tonight with colder readings in the extreme north and west. Friday will be partly cloudy and colder across the state as a high pressure system moves in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Arch ie Randolph To Jump Hurdles At Washington Meet
Dr Arch ie Randolph of Millwood Clarke county and now a physician with Dr Hugh Young of Baltimore will compete in the George Washington track meet in Washington next Saturday night. A former Virginia track captain and graduate he will wear Baltimore Athletic Club colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Randolph
Millwood
Clarke County
Hugh Young
Baltimore
George Washington
Washington
Randolph
Vairginia
Virginia
Carload potatoes for sale at B. & O. yards
Juno P Hansen advertises carload potatoes for sale at retail price up to 65 cents per bushel. The listing notes delivery at B. & O. yards and references a Juno posting.
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P. Hansen
Fruit Growers Association Plans Feb Meeting
Inclement weather forced last Saturday’s meeting to be abandoned. Clarke County Fruit Growers' Association calls a new meeting for 2 o clock on Saturday February 5 1910 at the Berryville Court House. Thomas, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Play at White Post The String of Pearls
The White Post Dramatic Club presents a three act play The String of Pearls at White Post Hall on Tuesday night February 8. Doors open 7 30. The event promises entertainment in a local community venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post
String of Pearls
White Fist
White ‘Post
Halley's Comet Visible This Spring Says Professor Frost
Professor Edwin B. Frost of Chicago announced that Halley's Comet should become visible to the naked eye around April 1 and will cross the sun on May 18 at 8 p.m. He notes the tail could sweep the atmosphere if long enough, signaling a striking celestial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
Edwin B. Frost
Chicago
Yerkes Exservatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Mrs E S Riegle Dies Sudden at Home
Mrs E S Riegle of Arlington Ohio was found dead in her Green Spring residence in her 60s. The death is attributed to heart trouble and her son John W Carder and daughter in law prepared to attend the funeral with Mr and Mrs Carder also traveling from Arlington to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Third Victim of the White Death in Orndorff Family
James M. Orndorff, 33, of this county, died at his Aulick farm home from tuberculosis. Surviving are his widow formerly Miss Melvin of Philadelphia and his parents. His brothers Rutherford and Harvey A. Orndorff also died of the same disease. Funeral at Mecruary Chapel on Saturday at 2 PM with Rev. Luke R. Markwood officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Orndorff
James M. Orndorff
Mr. Orndorff
Aulick
Rutherford
Harvey A. Orndorff
Mount Hebron
Orndorff
Miss Melvin
Philadelphia
Mecruary
Luke R. Markwood
Methodist Church
Dynamite Accidents Leave Two Men Injured and Dead
In Staunton and Front Royal Virginia on February 3, two dynamite thawing incidents caused a fatal blast and severe injuries. W H Gardner was blown to pieces near Millboro and leaves a widow and several children. Lynn Morrison lost both hands and sustained serious injuries. his sons John and Thomas Morrison of Hagerstown were summoned by telegraph.
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Staunton
W. H. Gardner
Millboro
Front Royal
Lynn Morrison
John and
Thomas Morrison
Hagerstown
New Light Of Cemetery Lodge Wiring Accepted
Supt. E J Lewis of Winchester National Cemetery approved a power company offer to install electric lights free for the cemetery lodge. He sent The Star to the Quartermaster general in Washington and received official orders to wire the lodge. Power company workers are now completing the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Lewis
Winchester National Cemetery
The
Star
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Washington, War
Lewis
Washington
Cemetery
Power Company
Appraisers Value Mrs. Mary J. Glaize Estate
Appraisers F J Krebs and Barnett report the late Mrs Mary J Glaize left a personal estate valued at 1850.11 dollars. The court has admitted the appraisers report to the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Krebs
I Barnett
Mary J. Glaize
Daughters Meet To Hold Regular King's Daughters Session
The King's Daughters announce the next regular meeting will be held on the last Saturday of this month. Members are urged to attend as plans and reports will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s. Daughters
Snyder and Miley Elope in Maryland and West Virginia
Joseph H. Snyder and Viola Miley, from prominent Wardensville families, eloped to Hagerstown Maryland Tuesday night and wed in Williamsport near Hagerstown. They then traveled to Winchester and expect to return home soon. Snyder Brothers, builders, includes the Miley lineage through Viola. Charles H. Murray, Washington writer, suffered a knee injury after a fall at Cline's Villa boarding house and is now unable to walk unaided.
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Wardensville
W. Va
Joseph H. Snyder
Viola Miley
Hagerstown
Mdi
Williamsport
Charles H. Murray
Washington
Cline
More Pay For Overseers of Poor
A bill introduced in the legislature by Delegate Ralph Grigsby of Clarke county proposes higher pay for overseers of the poor and aims to amend and re enact Section 882 of Pollard s Code of Virginia.
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Ralph Grigsby
Clarke County
Pollard
Virginia
Carload of Maxwell Automobiles Reaches Local Agents
Messrs. W. B. Barr and Walter E. Huntsberry, Maxwell agents, received another carload of Maxwell automobiles this morning, marking the second consignment in a week and signaling strong sales locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. B. Barr
Walter E. Huntsberry
Maxwell Automobile
Local Self-Government Wins House Debate in Congress
Richmond reports the House of Delegates narrowly backed local option over state control 15 to 1 in a battle over empowering communities to decide key issues. Speaker Byrd led the local self-government push with Delegate Talliferro delivering the principal opposing speech as the Augusta road law amendment to Senate Document No. 4 was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Fes
House of Delegates
Commonwealth
Senate
Augusta
Byrd
Tallaiferro
Luncheon Honoring Miss Anita Hack At Baltimore Home
Mrs Henry Brooke Gilpin hosted a charming luncheon Tuesday at 4280 St. Paul Street Baltimore in honor of her niece Miss Anita Hack. Pink roses and pink sweetpeas decorated the room with pink tents. About twelve young ladies attended including Miss Margaret Burwell of Clarke County Virginia.
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Henry Brooke Gilpin
St. Paul Street
Baltimore
Anita Hack
Margaret Burwell
Clarke County
Elder Hammack Much Improved
The Star reports Rev. A. B. Hammack, Virginia conference United Brethren superintendent, is much improved after illness cut his Dayton Virginia trip. He expects to resume church work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. Hammack
Virginia
United Brethren Church
Dayton
the Star
Hammack
Miss Funkhouser to Continue Nursing Career
Miss Bruce Funkhouser daughter of Capt R D Funkhouser of Maurertown has gone to a hospital in Lynchburg Virginia where she will resume her duties as a trained nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Funkhouser
R. D. Funkhouser
Maurertown
Lynchourg
Prohibition Petition Circulation in Clarke County
Prohibition petitions circulate in Clarke County and Berryville seeking statewide liquor question ballot submission to qualified voters. Local residents are urged to sign as part of the campaign for an act by the general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Clarke County
Berryville
Little Lee Kurtz Ill of Diphtheria in Martinsburg
Lee Kurtz the bright son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Kurtz of Martinsburg West Virginia is at his grandmother Mrs P L Kurta’s on St Clifford Street and feared to have diphtheria He was taken sick a few days ago and his mother is with him at her mother’s home in the city awaiting the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Kurtz
Aire
Charles A. Kurtz
Martingburg
W. Va
P. L. Kurta
St Clifford Street
Mieseage
Martinsburg
Laughlin Signs with Danville Baseball Club Again
Joe Laughlin the Woodstock catcher has signed a contract to play with the Danville baseball club again this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Laughlin
Woodstock
Danville
Irwin Farm Valued At 15 Per Acre In Clarke County
A Clarke County Circuit Court commission valued the Irwin farm at 15 dollars per acre. The 150 acre property was assessed by commissioners W. B. Reed S. B. Thomas J. Lacey Humston John Rutherford and George W. Levi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Eounty
Irwin Farm
Messrs. W. B. Reed
Thomas
J. Lacey Humston
John Rutherford
George W. Levi
Productive Sheep Flock Demonstrates Strong Lamb Yield
Clarke County farmer Mr. J. EB. Zombro reports his 40 ewe flock has produced 39 lambs so far with 19 ewes yet to lamb, indicating a healthy performance for the season.
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J. EB. Zombro
Clarke County
Final Service for Dr. Black in Winchester
Announcement states Rev Dr Black will preach his final sermon tonight at Market Street church before leaving tomorrow for new field. A bank offering will help defray meeting costs. Pastors plan one more evangelistic meeting Friday for converts as neighborhood prayer meetings continue. Conversion numbers estimated 400 to 500 with last night large attendance. The Son of Man is come to seek and save that which is lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Black
Winchester
Market Street
Black
Marset Street
Centenary Reformed Church
Miss Wasminger
Mr. Burr
Clarke County Frat Growers Plan Saturday Meeting
Thomas, president of the Clarke County Frat Growers Association, called a society meeting for Berryville at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon. The session had been postponed from last Saturday due to bad weather and will be held this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Clarke County
Frat Growers’ Association
Neytne
Berryville
Isaac Reedy Confined at Home by Illness
Isaac Reedy a well known Confederate veteran of Winchester is confined to his South Main Street home by illness after an accident near town a week ago. The Friendship Fire holds its regular meeting tomorrow night due to union evangelical services. B Grimm Captain and T Carper Secretary.
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Isaac Reedy
Winchester
South Main Street
Reedy
Friendship Fire
Union Evangélgtic Services
B. Grimm
Tt. Carper
Sec’y. Ip
Local Notices and Event Ads Highlight Community Outreach
Includes winter spraying products from R. and S. Sulphur and Lime by John Solenberger & Co. A promotional trip through the Yosemite Valley at Casino is advertised. Also notes a Sarah Zone meeting Friday night urging every member to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Solenberger & Co
Ae -Sarah
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Mr. Carson
E. S. Riegle
Jos. Snyder
Miss Miley Elope
Maryland
Miss Hack
Miss Funkhouser
Little Lee Kurtz Ili
Diphtheria
Laughlin
Rwin
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