Senator Ward won't seek re election in Shenandoah district
The Shenandoah Frederick senatorial district faces a new primary with Ward announcing he will not run again. The alternate representation rule, guiding each county to nominate a candidate, has long governed the district and is supported by Democrats in both counties.
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Commonwealth of Virginia
United States
House of Delegates
State Senate
Senate
House
Shenandoah
R. M. Ward
Winchester
LE Tweney
The
Star
Ward
Frederick
Howard Ferguson Cracks His Chin in Martinsburg Alley
Howard Ferguson a young plasterer of Winchester now living in Martinsburg suffered a severe chin cut when his tooth slipped as he crossed South Queen Street between Harper's and Giovanni's stores yesterday noon. He fell hard and injured the chin on the pavement. Will McDonald's Sale on March 16 announced by the horse raiser in Martinsburg.
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Howard Ferguson
Winchester
Martinsburg
South Queen Street
Harper’s
Giovanni
McDonald
W. W. McDonald
Star
Sale of Hotel Taylor furnishings scheduled for Feb 23
For sale the entire furniture of the Taylor Hotel will be auctioned on the premises on February 23. The notice lists a public sale of all described items with terms to be announced.
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Taylor Hotel
Moling and Séal White Goods Ad
Classified ad from the sixth page promoting Moling and Séal white goods lineup. Includes brief notice of items and contact details.
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Moling & Séal’s
Hikers Ahead of Schedule on Long Walk Westward
Messrs Harry Fansler of Winchester and a New York companion trek from New York to San Antonio Texas on a wager. They reached Waco on February 2 and expect to finish by February 10 about a week ahead of plan. They started October 19 with no money working their way then will return by rail to New York to publish an account of their trek.
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Harry Fansler
Winchester
New York
San Antonio
Texas
Waco
New York City
New York Herald
Weather forecast calls for more snow in the east
The Weather Bureau forecast for Virginia today shows cloudy skies tonight with colder air in the extreme western portion. Wednesday looks unsettled with rain in the south and rain or snow in the north, as officials warn of continued winter conditions.
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Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Liams
Six Meets For Blue Ridge Club
The Blue Ridge Hunt Club in Millwood Virginia lists six drag-hound meets for February with dates and gate locations: Boyce Glenvin Gate Athlone Gate Millwood Carter Hall Gate and Rosney. Fox hounds will meet Mondays at The Kennels weather permitting.
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Millwood
Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Boyce
Glenvin Gate
Athlone
Carter Hall Gate
Rosney
Robb Continues His Investigation in Cumberland
State's Attorney David A. Robb spoke in Cumberland about criminal libel charges against New York correspondent John W. McConaughey. He defended investigating officer conduct and refused to confirm details of gas poisoning deaths while noting ongoing inquiries into the Haldeman Zufall and Higgins cases.
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David A. Robb
Cumberland
John W. McConaughy
New York
Mr. Robb
McConaughy
Twigg
Miss Blosser
Haldeman
Franklin
Zufall
Dennis Higgins
Evening Star advertises top printing facilities for sale bills
The job printing department boasts best facilities in the section with modern presses up-to-date type and heavy waterproof paper. It invites readers to obtain a lump-sum estimate for newspaper advertising and sale bills.
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The
Evening Star
Reverend George T. Tyler Returns From Winchester District
Reverend George T. Tyler arrived back today after visiting eastern portions of Winchester's district where he conducted quarterly conferences.
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George T. Tyler
Winchester
Winchester Directory Reveals Historic Trade Center 1852
An old Virginia directory from 1852, found among Dr. William McP. Fuller’s effects, shows Winchester as a key trading hub with flour, grain, iron and wagon industries. It lists wagon shops, rail exports, and local institutions while noting Dr. Fuller as the sole living business figure.
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Winchester
Virginia
H. Dpd. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
William .McP
Fuller
Elliott & Nye
Richmond
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
Frederick County
Winchester Medical College
Winchester Academy
Bill Posting Campaign Against Tuberculosis in Virginia
The State Anti Tuberculosis Association launches a statewide bill posting drive with 600 eight sheet posters. They will be placed on fences and houses across Virginia and free posting is provided by the Bill Posters Association of America. Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman notes Baker Printing Company supplied the paper from Detroit. The campaign informs on what causes tuberculosis, its cures, and recovery chances in normal cases to bolster the fight against the "white plague" with expected lasting results for public health.
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State Anti
Virginia
Winchester
Douglas Southall Freeman
Baker Printing Company
Detroit
Mich
Bill Posters 'Association of America
State Health Department
William Rodeffer Recovering After Appendectomy
William Rodeffer underwent an appendectomy at Winchester Memorial Hospital several days ago. He is recovering and expected to return home to Stephenson, this county, in the near future.
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William Rodeffer
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Stephenson
Morris Finkelstein Couple Leave for Baltimore
Mr and Mrs Morris Finkelstein departed this morning for Baltimore to spend a week. During the visit Mr Finkelstein will purchase new goods for his tailoring business in this city.
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Morris
Finkelstein
Baltimore
Fresh Mackere at Orndorff Fresh Mackerel Stand
fragments show a local fish seller offering fresh Mackere or mackerel from Orndorff and McVicar. readable text emphasizes a street market stall and product availability with no clear dates or prices.
Historic Mammoth Black Twig Apple Passes Through Many Hands
A giant Mammoth Black Twig apple grown near Winchester has changed owners repeatedly as it toured shows from Virginia to Pennsylvania to Connecticut. Originating with John Thwaite, it moved via Lupton and others, ending up at Messrs. Taylor & Company in Winchester. The latest buyer, Sam Haines, still owes J. W. Sibert the $1 loan.
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Messrs. C. K. Taylor & Company
North Main Street
John Thwaite
Winchester
Virginia Horticultural Society
Moining
Roanoke
Taylor & Company
Sam Haines
Apple
Haines
J. W. Sibert
Sibert
Feeding Lambs Meeting in Middletown Seventh District Farmers Club
Middletown Virginia. A meeting of the Seventh District Farmers' Club will be held next Saturday at 2 PM. Prof Snyder of the Department of Agriculture and Prof Simyder will discuss The Early Care and Feeding of Lambs. All local farmers are invited.
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Middletown
Farmers' Club
Snyder
Department of Agriculture
Simryder
Farmers’ Club
Ladies Dance and Feast Held After Bazar by Charley Rouss F C
The Charley Rouss Fire Company hosted an elaborate banquet and dance at the company hall for ladies who assisted at the recent bazar. Orchestral music accompanied the evening, and the committee thanks contributors for donations and services. Receipts totaled about $450.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Mail horse falls ill during route near Winchester
The mail horse driven by Mr Victor Barr between Winchester and Rock Enon became sick suddenly yesterday afternoon. Postmaster Edgar L. Hook, who was with Barr at Four Mile House, brought the mail on to Winchester.
Rouss Bartqret Fire Company Banquet Toasts Named
The Charley Rouss Fire Company announces toast responses for its February 11 banquet. Maurice M. Lynch of the Winchester bar will preside as toastmaster. Hon. John G. Capers voices The President of the United States, Hon. R. T. Barton speaks for The State of Virginia, and Hon. Francis B. Lee will speak for The Ladies. Ticket sales are limited and now on sale at Sartelle's confectionary amid strong demand.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Maurice M. Lynch
Winchester
United States
John G. Capers
South Carolina
Virginia
R. T. Barton
Francis B. Lee
Trenton
N. J
Sartelle
Man Pleads Death Over Love Then Survives
A Brock man attempted suicide by drinking to prove undying love for Miss Lydia Carter after a marriage proposal in Richmond. He grew weak, and Dr. Hershberger administered a stomach pump. the man revived as the woman urged him to live and celebrated his survival.
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Brock
Lydia Carter
Richmond
Turpen
Dr. Hershberger
Dr. Hersh
Hou
Dent
Jerry
Another Chance For Front Royal
The army appropriation bill reported by the Senate committee totals $93,678,586, up $642,200 from the House version, with a $1,761,982 saving from this year's appropriations. The Senate adds $200,000 for cavalry and horse operations near Front Royal Virginia for horse raising training and grazing, supplementing the $300,000 in the House bill for horses. The Virginia remount station appropriation was struck out in the House on a point of order and will return to the House for another trial.
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Senate
House
Front Royal
Virginia
Mounted Service
Mann
Candidate Isaiah C Roe Announces Bid for Revenue Commissioner
Isaiah C Roe a well known county resident announces candidacy for commissioner of the revenue of Back Creek Shawnee and Opequon districts subject to Democratic primary his card runs in The Star advertising columns
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Isaiah C. Roe
Back Creek
Shawnee
Opequon
Colummns of the Star
Bills Presented To Treasurer For Rouves-Bazar Committee
All parties having bills against the Charley Rouves Bazar Committee will please present them promptly to Treasurer Theo Parker.
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Theo. Parker
Martinsburg Burglars Terrorize City With Bold Home Visits
Martinsburg residents armed themselves after a wave of daring burglaries across the southern section and uptown. A man was shot during an attempted break in on West Virginia Avenue. Thieves hit W A Stewart Winchester Avenue Miga Westenhaver J Carson George Feldt and Attinger Meat Market and T Kline stores, escaping despite being fired upon. Police have few clues as residents guard homes with rifles shotguns and revolvers.
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Harry Johnson
West Virginia Avenue
W. A. Stewart
Winchester Avenue
S.A. Westenhaver
Miga Westenhaver
P. Hopkins
J. ©. Carson
Jordan's Mill Burned at Wardensville West Virginia
A Wardensville report says fire destroyed the large flouring mill and general merchandise store owned by Captain John J. Jordan about 3 this morning. Loss exceeds 3000 dollars, with no known origin. The wooden framed buildings were idle and the store had been closed for some time. Captain Jordan has many Winchester friends who lament the misfortune.
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Star
Wardensville
W. Va
John J. Jordan
Jordan
Winchester
Pneumonia Claims Edward Wilwig at South Braddock Street
Edward Wilwig dies of pneumonia at his home on South Braddock Street on February 13. K Luttrell reports ownership of horses cattle sheep hogs hay corn and implements.
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Edward Wilwig
Hig
South Brad Dock Street
K. Luttrell
Albin
For Sale Smith Premier Typewriter
Small classified item offering a Smith Premier typewriter in good condition. Apply at Star office. Price and contact details are not fully legible in the notice.
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Smith Premier
Star Office
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Rouss Bartqret
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