Affinity fad and old world tales in a medley of vignettes
A fragment from a humor column surveys Westward "affinity fads" among Indians, a Bavarian engagement scam, Ruth Bryan Leavett divorce chatter, Parisian Bluebeard legends, and biblical vanity, ending mid-verse with a nod to kings and omens as a newspaper mockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemo
South Dakota
Albert Mack
Bavaria
Germany
Ruth Leavett
William J. Bryan
Papa
Mamma
Heaven and Earth
Seine
Marguerite
Blanche
France
Paris
Petition Seeks Rural Route Extension in Frederick County
A petition endorsed by Postmaster R f f O Rea r of Clearbrook Frederick County Virginia asks the fourth assistant postmaster general to extend rural route No 1 about four miles from Hopewell Road along Welltown pike to Sir Johns Road and Clevengers Lane to the Welltown pike. The plan would spare residents trips to Winchester five to seven miles or to Grimes P O three to five miles for mail signatures cite numerous local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ff. O'Rear
Clearbrook
Frederick County
Said
Hopewell Road
Welltown Pike
Sir John’s Road
Mrs
Christina Clevenger
L. R. Baker
R. P. Chamberlain
Luther W. Miller
B. C. Finfrock
G. A.baker
H. C. Kline
W. A. McKown
J. F. Sanger
A. G. Ritter
J. M. Silver
Fla. Cochrasn
Thomas Clevenger
A. W. Wright
P. D. Sencindiver
Cc. E. Shiner
John B. Ebert
Louis R. Clevenger
P. C. Anderson
G. H. Miller
William Miller
William Taylor
Luther Pannett
Joseph Cave
Miles W. Pannett
Lee Pannett
Teachers Meet This Month in Court House Hall
The Teachers Association of Frederick County and Winchester will hold its next meeting in the Court House hall on Saturday February 29 at 10 30 o clock. Members pursuing the state reading course should read Kern Among Country Schools and the first ten chapters of Duttons School Management before the meeting. President N D Cool and examiner Charles G Maphis are noted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association
Frederick County
Winchester
Court House Hall
Kern
Dutton
Charles G. Maphis
N. D. Cool
Dwelling Burned At Ashby Station
A two story frame dwelling at Ashby Station fifteen miles south of Boyce on the Norfolk and Western Railway burned to the ground this morning. Owned by William Ashby it was occupied by a colored family. Sparks from a passing engine likely caused the fire. Insurance partly covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star Today
Boyce
Ashby Station
Norfolk and Western Railway
William Ashby
Sale of Mr Faulkner's stock offered to Winchester area
The stock of Mr. I. H. Faulkner has been sold and the people of Winchester and vicinity will have first chance to buy it at retail. Prices are described as extremely low, less than the cost of production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Faulkner
Winchester
Special Meeting Called for Brother Cather Search
Members of the PM are requested to attend a special meeting at 8 o'clock this evening to arrange for the search of Brother Cather in Goob, CC OC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
Cather
Goob
Deadly pneumonia claims Winchester residents in rapid succession
Obituary notices report Cather of Winchester dies at 41 from pneumonia after a week of illness at his sister Mrs Lupton’s home on West Amherst. He leaves three brothers and three sisters, with funeral planned at Lupton residence. Other notices list Mrs. Margaret Pelter who died of pneumonia aged about 76, and Wesley Morrison a Jordan Springs resident who died after protracted illness at age 80. Funeral details and local church affiliations noted.
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Winchester
Cather
John W. ‘Lupton
Amherst Street
Clark Cather
Mr. Cather
Messrs
James
Jonah
John W. Lupton
R. B. Leatherman
James G. Whetzel
Clearbrook
Howard ‘Cather
West
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Margaret E. Pelter
John W. Pelter
Clinton Emmart
Gainesboro
This County
Pelter
Margaret E. Elbern
Port Republic
Page County
George Pelter
Leadville
Colorado
James Pelter
Nain
Clinton
Arthur Moniker
T. Ce. Adams
Anne iMctiwee
Ine Cc. Ee Mcliwee
Wesley Morrison
Jordan Springs
Morrison
George Morrison
Illinois
Nancy Rielly
Mary Roderick
Annie Painter
Sallie Painter
Jordan Spring
Milburn
Martinsburg Firemen Aid Bazaar in Winchester Visit
Firemen from Martinsburg West Virginia with four companies and Comrey’s Concert Band attended the Sarah Zane Fire Company bazar in the post office building. Receipts reached about $120 as a parade and concert drew a large crowd. Visiting fire laddies and musicians were honored, with a return train at 11 20. The bazar closes tonight with an auction and Monday features a ball and dance for the volunteers. Various donated items from local firms and individuals were listed among the prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Comrey’s
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Bazar
Studiosbark
Local merchants purchase Faulkner stock for bargain sale
Howard Marvin Jones and N W Jouitte, formerly of Winchester, Van, have bought T H Faulkner’s entire merchandise stock. A sale will begin soon at the store room on S Main Street near the bridge with prices lower than production cost promising substantial bargains for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Marvin Jones
N. W. Jouitte
Winchester
Van
T. Hf. Faulkner
S. Main Street
Mr Reese Carter From Ridgeway In Town Today
Mr Reese Carter of Ridgeway West Virginia visited town today, meeting local residents and discussing community matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese. Carter
Ridgeway, W. Va
Close Call in a Burnin g Saloon
Fire at the barroom between White Post and Boyce in larke county destroyed the frame building owned by Thomas P. Conner of Winchester. John Massey, manager and former local, escaped by leaping from a second floor window as flames consumed liquors and tobacco worth several thousand dollars. Conner, away in Washington, plans to rebuild on the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post and
Boyce
Larke County
Thomas P
Bicycle artist Raymond Maple dazzles rink crowd
The skating rink on Market street drew strong praise for Raymond Maple, hailed by patrons as the best bicycle artist seen here. A thrilling night featured his bicycle race against a skater, followed by Sidney Charlton of London, England, famed for winning a medal offered by Richard K. Fox in early May 1907.
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Market Street
Raymond Maple
Sidney Charlton
London
England
Richard K. Fox
Miss Baker Injured in Skating Rink Accident
Miss Sophie Baker suffered a dislocated arm and a fractured wrist after a fall at the skating rink yesterday. She was taken home on Market Street and treated by Dr. W. P. McGuire. the injury will limit use of one hand for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Baker
Miss Baker
Market “Street
Palace Theater Presents The Riding School of Saunner
Tonight only at Palace Theater enjoy the famous picture The Riding School of Saunner with admission set at 5. Audience expected for a featured cinema showing in this local program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Saunner
Chairman Boyd cites needs for school annex over building second
Mr Boyd, Pit Board chairman, argues a new annex is necessary to provide space and facilities for Winchester school children. He notes the Kerr building’s heating, stair and basement limits and outlines costs, staff increases, and land needs versus expanding the present building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Winchester
John Kerr
Marine Owiing
Tedéher
Kerr
At The Rink Champion Cyclist Demonstrates Feats
Tonight the champion cyclist performs feats in a race against skates. Spectators are invited to watch and admission is 10 cents.
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Liss Bryan
Carlos
Austin
Poledo
Tibni
Omri
Car‘am
Manuel
William S. Cather
Ead
Elkg@Lodge
Bazarzi
Kham Bros
Baltimore
P. Fefhbberg
Funk & Son
Charles Supenger
T. M
National Biscuit Co
G. W. Kurtz
Gray & Sheetz
Rummell, Hines & Co
Rubber Co
Miller Fletcher
Baetjer & Co
W.B. Baker Sons
T. Pe
H. Baker & Co
G. W. Jenkins
Scott Grant
Grove Bros
Geo. Baughman
Charles Baker
John Massey
Conner
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