Money Needed for Improving Court House
A bill in the House of Delegates by J. M. from Winchester and a companion in the Senate by F. S. Tavenner authorize Frederick County to borrow funds for remodeling the Frederick County court house and clerk of the Circuit Court office. The bills go to the joint committee on special private and local legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H of Delegates
J. M
Winchester
Senate
Frank S. Tavenner
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Court House
Circuit Court
Old Court House
B Keterstein
Commis-S-T0
Six Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight Features Lubin and Kalem Films
Six reel show at the Auditorium tonight presents John Tobins Sweetheart Vita The Double Chase Lubin Tolls of Deception Selig Sports in England Kalem Mrs Martins Birthday Pathé and The Man of Him Lubin plus the big two reeler The Rattlesnake's Friday don’t miss this program at the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tobins
Vita
Lubin
Selig
England
Kalem
Revival Services End with Strong Conversions in Chester
Revival in Win Chester Christian Church led by Rev. Dr. C. H. Rowland of Franklin Va concluded after ten days. Dr Franklin spoke earnestly and drew locals, while Prof. R. C. Bird directed notable song services. Eleven members united with the church last night and will be welcomed home at a reception at 416 West Whitford Street tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Rowland
Franklin
Win Chester Christian Church
W. T. Walters
R. C. Bird
Staunton
Whitford Street
Property for sale near Winchester on Berryville Pike
Six acres plus a modern new dwelling on Berryville Pike one mile from Winchester. Lighted by electricity with steam heat bath and outbuildings. Inspect at once. Prices and terms available from Hansbrough and Carter Real Estate Loans and Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Solenberger
Berryville Pike
Winchester
Hansbrough & Carter
For Sale Desirable 6-Room Dwelling on South Main Street
For sale a six room dwelling with electric lights and sewer connection. It sits on a large lot with a stable in a good locality on South Main street. Presented as a quick sale by G Clarence Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Clarence Miller
Sale of Oscar Barr Store Property at 160 North Main Street
The Oscar Barr Store Property, a large three story building at 160 N Main St, is to be sold on February 4th by bill and advertisement in this paper. The notice lists the opportunity to bid on the property as published in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Barr
N. Main St
Bee Walle Bill and Ad
Reardon’s Special Coffee at Orn Morft and McVicar’s
A brief item notes Reardon’s Special Coffee is available at Orn Morft and McVicar’s, with small patrons told to visit for the beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon
Orn- Morft
McVicar
Turnpike Protection Bill Affects Bitumen Roads
A Virginia turnpike bill targets traction engines tractors and motor trucks using bitumen treated roads. It bans operation without smooth wheels or proper consent, imposing fines from 20 to 50 dollars per offense. Authorities may permit crossings at road intersections and determine unreasonable damage through legal procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Virginia
Bremner Dies After Cancer Treatment at Johns Hopkins
Representative Robert G. Bremner of New Jersey died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a cancer diagnosis treated with radium under Dr. Howard A. Kelly. He had been unconscious for about forty eight hours and passed peacefully as family members watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Robert G. Bremner
New Jersey
Johns Hope S Hospital
Bremner
Howard A. Kelly
Wedding Invitations Sent for Margaret More and William Stalnaker
Invitations have arrived in Winchester for the wedding of Miss Margaret Cabell More, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore Jr. of Berryville, to Mr. William Bevil Stalnaker. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening February 24 at six in Grace Episcopal Church Berryville, with Rev. Edward Wall officiating. A reception will follow at the bride’s parents’ home, then a lengthy honeymoon trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Margaret Cabell More
A. Moore, Jr
Berryville
William Bevil Stalnaker
Grace Episcopal Church
Edward Wall
Glate
Dancing Party Given To Visitors At West Water Street
Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter entertained visitors Miss Rosalie Sprinkle and Miss Mary Sprinkle of Harrisonburg Va at a supper party and dance on West Water Street Tuesday. Guests had danced to music from a recent benefit slow at the Empire theater and enjoyed an appetizing late menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Carter
Central Frederick Farmers' Club to discuss roads at Stephens City
Leslie D. Kline president of the Central Frederick Farmers' Club announces a good roads meeting at Lemley's hall Stephens City at 2 PM Saturday. S L Lupton and Herbert S. Larpichafiot of Winchester will speak and others may join. All county road improvement supporters are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie D. Kline
Central
Frederick
Mount Clinton Clergyman Skelton Undergoes Operation
Rev. S. D. Skelton of Mount Clinton, formerly of this city, was operated on at St. Luke's Hospital in Richmond last evening. He arrived at the hospital Monday and is progressing as well as can be expected at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Skelton
Mount Clinton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Richmond
Mr. Skelton
Mullikins Take a House Near Millwood Lease
Mr. Charles Mullikin, secretary of the Berryville Horse show, has leased Miss Mary Whiting’s Millwood area property and his family occupies it. Mullikin is now in St Louis. Get ready for spring tires and tubes vulcanized at FW Forney 10 Water St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mullikin
Millwood
Mary Whiting
Mullikin
St.Louis
Forney
Water St
Enabling Act Prohibition Bill Moves Through Senate
Virginia senate debates the Williams enabling bill after House passage. The motion aims to trigger a state-wide prohibition election for qualified voters registered by January 1, 1914, with amendments shaping eligibility, effective date, and exemptions for wine beer and cider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Senate
Yeas
Noes
Richmond
House
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Royall
Smallpox In Kentucky Legislature
Wire report from Frankfort says every senator and representative and their families were vaccinated after Senators Porter and Oliver were found with smallpox. Physicians worked through the night vaccinating in hopes of checking spread. further cases could force adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Senate
House
Porter
Oliver
Local charities unite for community aid in meeting
A late afternoon conference at Christ Church parish house gathered representatives from Winchester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary King's Daughters Federated Charities Milk and Ice Fund Latane Anti Tuberculosis Fund District Nurse Association and Ministerial Association. They reviewed 1918 1914 nursing visits funds expended total aid and planned a second meeting to expand coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital
King’s Daughters
Federated Charities
District Nurse Association
Ministerial Association
Kings’Daughters
Hospital
the & P. Latane Anti
L. M. ‘Allen
Hunter H. McGuire
J. H. Lacy
D. Taylor
W. D. Smith
J. Clinton Smith
Lucy Kurta
Kings’ Daughters
Lewis M. Allen
Milk and Ice
Hi. D. Fuller
SP. Latane Anti- Tuberculosis
Traction Engine Road Rules Debated by General Assembly
A bill seeks to regulate use of traction engines on improved roads after deemed damage. It requires due process and jury trials to decide limits, allows engines with removable appliances to pass if wheels stay reasonably smooth and costs are modest. The measure questions whether any travel class should cause unreasonable damage and if jury trials protect engine owners’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onlyeneral
Ahibits
Traction Ennes
Empire Presents Miss Winifred St. Claire Stock Company
The Empire announces next week the Miss Winifred St. Claire and Her Own Company of Eighteen in a royalty stock production. The show features elaborate scenery costumes and electrical effects and is touted as the richest costumed leading woman in stock. Guaranteed to please or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Japan to Send Two Cruisers to Panama Canal Opening
TOKIO reports the Japanese government will participate in the formal Panama Canal opening by sending two cruisers. The move aligns Japan with other nations in the historic ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Panama Canal
Empire Big 5 and 10c Vaudeville Tonight
The New Empire promises a maxi show with two refined acts and six reels of pictures including Edison comedy Peg of the Movies and G. M. Anderson in The Struggle. Two performances at 7 15 and 9 with 10 cent admission for all seats. Safe for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Peg
G. M. Anderson
Senate Votes to Enforce Prohibition Across State
The Senate adopted a measure expanding enforcement of prohibition, prohibiting possession or receipt of intoxicating liquors in original packages or otherwise. The act targets individuals social clubs and firms shipping in any form into the state and restricting manufacture or sale prohibited by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Virginia
Harman
Government Road
Cannon
Senate
Wini Fred St. Claire Stock Company Arrives at Empire
The advance agent met with the New Empire Theater manager to confirm a week long engagement for the Wini Fred St. Claire Stock Company starting Monday February 9. The troupe travels from York Pennsylvania and features Miss St. Claire in a repertoire of plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred St. Claire Stock Company
New Empire Theater
the Empire
Winchester
York
Miss St. Claire
Weather and farm ad mix for Virginia
Forecast calls for rain tonight and Friday with a drop in temperatures, especially in the extreme west. A separate sale notice advertises 32 No. 1 sheep aged 2 to 4 years at reasonable price by E. W. Grant in Clearbrook Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Prige Reasonable
E.W. Grant
Clearbrook
Arming and Relief Shipments to Mexican Rebels Leave Port
The first post embargo shipment of arms food and supplies from New York to Mexican rebels sailed on the steamer Hiperanna Evaristo Madero son of the assassinated president watched as it departed. Madero hailed the embargo lift as a public service while reports from various locales described amnesty proclamations and prisoner releases among conflicting war news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Harwood
Mortiner Dae
James Steel
Kwood
Quaresa
Death of H C Wisecarver on Railroad Track
H C Wisecarver, aged young man, fell dead on railroad property near Valley Railroad while walking home to Highland, with family history noted. Authorities ruled death from natural causes after examination by Chief Hollis and Dr Osburn. an inquest and burial followed in Wisecarver graveyard at Opeduon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Railroad
Highland
Matt
Ofcer Hollis
J. Nelson Osburn
Comoner
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the Valley
Turnpike
H. F. Byrd
Stephens City
Mullikins
Mapp
Wendenburg
Nating
Episcopal Parish
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Big Stock Co. Coming
Vaudeville
Mackeral
Orndorff
McVicar’s
H. C. Wisecarver
Strick
Martinsburg, Wa
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