Wanted man Slick Stranger 15 traced to Martinsburg arrest
Ollie Williams alias Harry Smith, a suave looking man from Cincinnati, is sought for robbing George Mason of 52 dollars. Police tracked a description to Martinsburg where he was arrested. Mason and officers plan to bring him to Winchester to answer charges. Williams stayed at Gold's home a week ago, used Mason's money, and fled after learning the money's location. Weather forecast for Virginia calls for fair and warmer tonight with increasing clouds and higher temperatures Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghetter
Phil. H. Gold
County” Court
George Mason
Mason
Martinsburg
J. William Taylor
Mr. Mason
Cumberland Valley
Williams
Winchester
Mr. Gold
McDonald Hotel
Harry Smith
Columbus
Ohio
Charlestown
Mr.Gold
Winter Soiree by Young Ladies at Episcopal Institute
An intermediate winter soiree at the Episcopal Female Institute drew a large audience for an impressive program. The event featured marches, recitations, songs, dances, and a dramatic tableau with named performers such as Miss G New man, Miss N Fritz, Miss J Clowe, Miss Winifred Swimley, Miss J Smith, Miss A Spurrier, Miss A Smith, Miss M Larrick, and many others in roles from Rossetti to Dickens characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Female Institute
G. Newman
N. Fritz
Bluette
J. Clowe
Winifred Swimley
McCandlish
Songs of
Rosenfee
D. Fuller
Sales Directory notice urges timely sale advertisements
An old newspaper notice promotes the Sales Directory offering weatherproof sale bills and discounted printing. It lists sale notices for executors and trustees with dates in February 1907, including personal property and real estate auctions near Gutiel and Stephenson, with specific times and locations.
Rouss Birthday Observance Planned by Harley Rouss Fire Co
The Harley Rouss Fire Company has organized a birthday observance for the late Charles Broadway Rouss on Monday evening February 11 at the Auditorium. Members and guests will march to the venue at eight o clock and the exercises will start soon after. Speakers include Congressman Henry D Flood and Mr Richard E Byrd, introduced by Judge William M Atkin. Winchester orchestra to provide music. Public invited.
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Ers
Henry D. Flood
Appomattox
Richard E. Byrd
Winchester
William M. Atkin
Sudden Death of Congressman Rixey
Washington reports the sudden death at his Washington home of Congressman John F. Rixey of Virginia. He had battled tuberculosis of the throat and served eight years in Congress representing Virginia.
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Rixey
Tive
John F. Rixey
Virginia
Washington
Mr. Rixey
Congress
Investigators Wind Up Evidence in Library Inquiry
The legislative schoolbook investigating committee adjourned to reconvene later with three members to present draft reports. Senator Strode dissented at times but no minority report is expected. The session highlighted testimony from Kennedy's subordinates including E S Evans and Mrs FE C Minor regarding the history offer and book restrictions.
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Strode
All Bachelors Taxed as Crime Probe Unfolds
A chaotic scene unfolds as Richmond dealers are chased from the area during ongoing investigations. An Atlantic City doctor warns that pretty lips carry disease germs making kisses unsafe for grandmothers amid the current public health alarm.
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Atlantic City
The Bachelors Tax Debate Across States
A column notes widespread talk of taxes on single men in states from Missouri to Texas. It cites bills, proposed funds for roads and schools, and reactions including a New York World treatment. The piece references Olive Evans and Charles Stine's theater appearance and discusses public responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olly Madison, Crusader
Gem Paul Shoes
Charles J. Stine
Olive Evans
Mrs Hooper Died After Grip Illness at Martinsburg
Mrs Elizabeth Hooper 71 wife of George W Hooper died at home on East Eulalia Street Martinsburg after a brief grip illness. Surviving are one son and five daughters. The obituary notes her Virginia roots and family ties to George R Henry. Editorial debate on grip transmission follows with local commentary.
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Elizabeth Hooper
George W. Hooper
East Eulalia Street
Martins
Hooper
Virginia
Rumor of Roosevelt Offer to Ex Governor Montague for NY Appraisers Post
In Washington a report says President Roosevelt may offer ex Governor Montague a 7000 dollar spot on the Board of General Appraisers in the New York customs office. Montague denies the offer while acknowledging the President's high regard for him and prior discussions about other posts. Somerville, a Virginia native, held the position since Cleveland's era after serving on Alabama's Supreme Court.
Dentist Recounts Kingston Earthquake and Makes Coffin
Dr. Leicester D. Samuels of Kingston, visiting Winchester, describes the Kingston earthquake that destroyed his office on Church Street. He salvaged patients, rescued three elderly women, and, after his uncle was killed, fashioned a coffin from prison nails and a hammer. The same delivery van served as shelter for his family. Swettenham’s action drew Kingston's public condemnation. Mr. Berrard O’Leary recovers from pneumonia.
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Dr. Samuels
Kingston
Swettenham
Crusade Against Cruelty to Beasts Formed in City
A meeting at the office of Robert M. Ward organized a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Thomas P. Spates was named president pro tem. James P. Reardon secretary pro tem. Officers and an executive committee were appointed and a charter sought with a February 19 1967 meeting planned.
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Thomas P. Spates
Robert M. Wara
Society For the Prevention of
Thos. P. Spates
Jas. P. Reardon
T. P. Spates
Lewis F. Cooper
William H. Smith
Chas. L. . Robinson
Geo. W. Hardy
W. Spott White. Mesare
Robert M. Ward
H. 8. Larrick
R. T. Bryarly
Misa Gunesie Conrad
At & O
Woodstock Bride Miss Besie Crawford Weds James McSherry Janney
In Woodstock Captain and Mrs. Monroe Funkhouser’s home hosted the wedding of Miss Besie Crawford to Mr. James McSherry Janney of Bunker Hill Berkeley County West Virginia. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. George E. Henderlite with the bride given in marriage by her father. The couple plans a later visit to Northern cities before settling in Berkeley County.
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Monroe Funkhouser
Woodstock
Thursdaay
Bessie Crawford
James McSherry Janney
Bunk
Er Hill
Berkeley County
George E. Henderlite
Brazil
Lucy Luke
Sale Postponed for Hiram Roe Residence Near Winchester
Postponed sale of property at the late Hiram Roe residence two miles from Winchester along the Berryville Pike now set for 11 o clock Tuesday February 12 1907.
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M. M. Lynch
Hiram. Roe
C. H. Grurcell
Abram Adams
Gutieel
A. J. Woore
Jear Stephenson
Trock and Personal Property
Co. R. McCann
Stephenson
John M. Steck
R. H. Cornwell
Hiram Roe
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Mr Jones Not So Ill Says Family Inquiry
The Jones family informs The Star that reports of Mr Bev erley R Jones dying are inaccurate. They say he is ill but not as bad as feared and is slightly better today.
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Mr. Jones
Erley R. Jones
The
Drummer Hicks Disappears from Roanoke Area Mystery
John R. Hicks, a traveling whiskey salesman known in Winchester and the Valley, vanished from his Roanoke home about two weeks ago while negotiating a property sale. His wife and two sons are reportedly penniless, with Hicks last seen attempting to move property. Local figures G Clarence Miller and Minnie A Miller are named in land transactions. Miss Annie Douglas Beverley and Carter Penn Lewis departed for Lexington, Virginia for a week of visits.
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John R. Hicks
Roanoke
Hicks
Winchester
Annie Douglas
Beverley
Carter
Penn Lewis
Lexington
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Episcopal Institute
EB. White
V.lewis
Sales Directory
R. W. Anderson
Front Royal Road
A. m
Sonal Property
Jas. I. Ritter
Senseney Road
Rouss Birthday
Audi
Harley Rouss Fire Company
Representa
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New York
Stan
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Slayer
Harry K
Byrd
Cox
Richmond
Sion
Kennedy
E. S. Evans
FE. C
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Mond Court
Library
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Nedy
Nemo
Territo
Delaware
Dixon Bartlett CO
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Towa
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George R. Henry
Stin
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Gether
Sallie Castleman
Montague
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Roosevelt
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Utive
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Merville
Virgin
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Cleveland
Supreme Court
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Thermore
InNter
State Commerce Commission
Leicester D. Samuels
Balti
Ny’s
Joseph di Giorgio
Port Antonio
Ston
Imdy
Sea
South Camp Road
Berrard O'Leary
Society For Its Prevention
James P. Reardon
H. 8
Larrick
C. W. Wason
BH. B. Northen
J. Robert Doran
Stewart Sea
Mr. Janney
Presbyterian
Mount Jackson
Wood
Stock
Northern
Janney
John ‘J
Jefferson
Berkeley Counties
W. Va
Bev
Evening Star
Miller
G. Clarence Miller
Minnie A. Miller
Messia
Henry Moling
George Baetjer
Braddock Street
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