The Fate of a Modern Woman in a Double Suicide
A wealthy New York wife abandons marriage for an affair with Fred Noble. She and Noble die together by gas in a staged double suicide after divorce and marriage, reflecting on duty and the wages of sin. The piece notes social consequences and criticizes reckless disregard for law and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Point
L. I
Walter Lispenard Suydam
Fred. Noble
Mr. Noble
Fred
New York
Hell On
Earth
Rouss Day Birthday Banquet Planned in Winchester
The Charley Rouss Fire Company will host its annual Rouss birthday banquet Monday night at their hall corner Braddock and Water streets starting 8 o'clock. Members meet at 7:30 and march to City Hall for invited guests before returning for the banquet prepared by James N. Moling. The Southern Glee Club quartet and Winchester Orchestra will perform. Circuit Judge T W Harrison will be toastmaster. Tickets 50 cents at Sartelle store, sale limited to avoid crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broadway Rouss
Winchester
Charley Rouss
Rouss
Braddock and
Water Streets
Rouss Company
Council Chamber
James N. Moling
Southern Glee Club
Winchester Orchestra
J. M. Spurr
T. W. Harrison
John G. Capers
Washington
Internal Revenue
United’ States
Charles W. Kent
University of Virginia
State of
Virginia
George C. Cabell
Norfolk
John P. Sartelle
North Main Street
Visitor arrivals and departures noted in city
Mrs. Georgia Nixdorff returns home after a long trip through northern cities. Mrs. C. E. Aulick leaves this morning for Washington. Mr. Robert M. Ward departs to spend days in Richmond. Mrs. Virginia Darling leaves for Baltimore after visiting here. Mrs. R. G. Spiker will return to Washington this evening with her mother Mrs. James M. Gearing. Mr. Joseph S. Patterson of Hagerstown visits relatives in the city and county. Mr. William F. Rinker, a business visitor from Opequon, was in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Nixdorff
Robert M. Ward
Richmond
R. G. Spiker
Washington
James M. Gearing
Joseph 8. Patterson
Hagerstown
William F. Rinker
Opequon
Cumberland Valley Firemen to Convene in Waynesboro
The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association plans its annual convention in Waynesboro Pennsylvania from June 4 to 6. Committees from the Waynesboro Board of Trade Mechanics Fire Company and Always There Hose and Ladder Fire Company fixed the date at a joint meeting. The executive committee will appoint sub committees on February 12. Planned features include an automobile show and a drill by fire companies with prizes, and the Board of Trade aims to arrange an aviator appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Waynesboro
Waynesboro Board of Trades
Mechanics, Fire Company
Hosk and Ladder Fire Company
Board of Trade
Egg Prices Fall on Philadelphia Exchange Amid Market Slide
Wholesale egg prices dropped seven cents on the Philadelphia Produce Exchange as reports of fresh carloads from the south and west hit the market. Prices fell from 41–42 cents to 34–35 cents a dozen, with speculation a broader decline may continue if supplies fail to meet rising demand. Local retail egg prices stood at about 30 cents, while Winchester buyers paid 27 cents. Weather and local production could influence the trend as snow clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Produce Exchange
Winchester
Man On the Box Returns to Winchester Auditorium
The return next Tuesday of last year’s comedy The Man On the Box will delight theatergoers in Winchester. It was acclaimed as one of the best shows that ever played in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting Notice
The Daughter of the Confederacy asks Turner Ashby Chapter members to meet at Mrs. W S Love home on Monday February 12 at 4 PM. Mrs Love, president, states that matters of great interest will be discussed and attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Love
Turner Ashby
Love
For Sale Forty Union Bank Stock Shares
For sale forty shares in Union Bank stock offered by NEWLIN & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
Newlin & Co
Quality Coffee Ad Claims Superior Yet Affordable
An advertisement cites Quality Coffee as superior in flavor and notes it is offered at no higher price. J M Orndoff is listed as sole agent for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Orndoff
Sole Agt
Free Sermon From Rev Ernest Wolfe At Trinity Church
Rev Ernest Wolfe preached a short free sermon at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South amid protests over the Joyce ministry removal. About fifty attended the midweek service, and the board of stewards unanimously supported the new pastor. Wolfe, guest of 903 First Street resident De B Andrews, has ties to Roanoke and Green Memorial Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Ernest Ho Wolfe
Joyce
Baltimore
Wolfe
God
Mai
Board of Stewards
Wou
de B. Andrews
First Street
Green Memorial Church
Roanoke
Roanoke Times
No Franchise For the Women
The House of Delegates defeats Montague's bill to amend the state constitution for woman suffrage by an 85 to 12 vote. Alden Bell of Culpeper proposes a restrictive amendment granting suffrage only on property and school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Montague
Commonwealth
Alden Bell
Culpeper
Snow Expected Here On Sunday
The official weather forecast for Virginia calls for snow tonight and again on Sunday with continued cold weather.
Awakening John Bond Auditorium Tonight
The Awakening of John Bond is shown at the Auditorium tonight in cooperation with the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. The film teaches higiene and presents a dramatic city life story, a notable educational feature from Lubin and Selig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bond
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Lubin and Selig
A Refered Thirteen Strokes Patient Celebrates Recovery
Mr. George W. Swimley, aged over eighty, living sixteen miles southwest of Capon Springs, marks his thirteenth recovery from paralysis after recent attacks within a month. Despite weakened heart and respiration, careful nursing and his son's medical care restored cerebral and facial functions in under three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Swimley
Capon Springs
Bolly
Centenary of Dickens Celebrated by Century Club
The Century Club at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church marked Charles Dickens’s 100th birth anniversary with a lecture by Solicitor R Gray Williams. Williams praised Dickens while noting some criticisms of overdone pathos and description, and club members urged another appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Century Club
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
R. Gray Williams
Williams
Dickens
Bazar Closes Tonight With Banquet for Helpers
The Friendship Fire Company bazar ends tonight after a successful run with strong attendance and lively events. A banquet for the assisting ladies is planned for Monday night. Dr and Mrs EB Humston and daughter Allie visited town. February saw three notable events: Lincoln born February 12 Washington born February 22 and a fence patent on February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. A. Humston
Miss Allie
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Teachers Hear Able Address on School Sanitation
A county and Winchester teachers meeting held at the Court House Hall featured Dr. Walter Cox on School Sanitation focusing on heating lighting and adjustable desks. The committee on corn club reported progress and will meet with supervisors next Saturday to seek support for the movement.
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Walter Cox
Committee On
Enabling Act Sparks House Showdown as Motion Fails
J R Jordan of Isles of Wight protests a daily call for the enabling bill while 37 of 93 members refuse to take it up. A two thirds vote was required and the motion failed by six. Speaker Byrd, Jordan, and Meetze favored taking up the bill. Williams and Oliver opposed. A headcount showed 55-34. the division later 56-37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jordan
Isles of Wight
Martin Williams
Walter Oliver
Love
Lamenburg
Rev White to Preach at Winchester Presbyterian Church
Rev R Ashlin White of Gerards Town West Virginia will preach Sunday morning and evening in the Winchester Presbyterian Church. The Washington Sunday Star is cited as the favorite family newspaper with a note on its popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ashlin White
Gerardstown
W. Va
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
The
Washington Sunday Star
Winchester urged as site for Virginia officers encampment
Correspondence among First Lieut Robert Conrad Adjutant General W H Sale and Brigadier General C C Vaughan aims to choose Winchester for this summer national guard officers encampment and school of instruction. If approved it could draw about 2500 officers and men, with roads and fields suitable for maneuvers, improving on last year’s Culpeper site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ¥. Conrad
Second
Virginia Regiment
W.H. Sale
C. C. Vaughan
Richmond
Winchester
National Guard
Virginia
Conrad
Luray
United States Army
Ayea of Ee
Culpeper
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Nemo
Star Readers
C. E. Aulick
Virginia Darling
Anly
D. C
Ality
Pasfor Wolef
the Star
Chrs. Dickens
Bazar
Friendship Fire Company
Alleddance
the ‘Teachers’ Association
Frederick County
Court’ House
Byrd, Jordan
C. J. Meetze
Prince William
Ken
MR. White
Nce
Lise
Saamer
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Mame K. Strickler
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