Martinsburg Jail Break Free Prisoners Escaped
Five inmates escaped from Martinsburg jail early yesterday after digging through a brick wall next to a window. Sheriff Kettering leads a countywide search for the fugitives including J. A. Shipe from near Winchester and Sam Parker from Warren County Virginia. Police in Winchester and Cumberland Valley were alerted to be on the lookout.
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Martinsburg
Kettering
J. A. Shipe
Winchester
Sam Parker
Warren County
Frank Roeder
Walter Rideout
Jack Johnson
Cumberland Valley
Virginia
United States
Heavy Snow Forecast For Virginia Western and Central Areas
The Weather Bureau bulletin predicts a heavy snowstorm in the western and central portions of Virginia within the next 24 hours. Rain or snow is forecast tonight and Saturday, with the heaviest snowfall likely in the west and central regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Spraying Time Is Now Here for 3500 Gallon Tank Sulphur
Advertisement announces availability of a 3500 gallon sulfur spraying tank for sale or rental. It invites quotes and emphasizes potential savings, urging readers to inquire for pricing.
Kerns welcome their new son on Fairmount Ave
Mr and Mrs Harry R Kern announce the arrival of a son at their home on Fairmount avenue. The baby was born yesterday and both mother and child are reported to be well.
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Harry R. Kern
Fairmount Avenue
Howard Ferguson Returns From Washington
Mr Howard Ferguson returned part of the night from Washington where he went with the intention of enlisting in the United States Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B._Ferguson
Washington
United States
Knotty point in police court over peddling license
Two strangers named Cousins and Phillips from Wheeling and Brooklyn were arrested for selling window cleaners at 1.75 without a license. Magistrate Miller suspended judgment with a warning that repeated offenses could bring $500 fines per sale. the men left town noting they would obtain any required license if returning to Virginia.
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Cousins
Phillips
Wheeling
W. Va
Brooklyn
N. Y
G. Co. Miller
Miller
O. K. Manufacturing Co
Pennsylvania
James P. Neardon
Virginia
Sheriff Purcell In Town Today After Illness
Sheriff Clark H. Purcell visited the city for the first time in two months since a severe pneumonia attack. Friends called at the clerk's office and he held a brief reception. He said he remains weak but is regaining strength, and he was driven to town with his wife.
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Clark H. “Purcell
Three Reel Casino Program Tonight Matinee Saturday
A pleasing program of three reels at the Casino tonight. Don’t forget matinee Saturday from 2 to 5.
Returned to Jersey Rector Barrett Tyler Leaves for Morristown
Rev Barrett Tyler and his parents Rev and Mrs George T Tyler were visiting at the Southern Methodist district parsonage on Fairmont avenue. He sails for Morristown where he serves as rector of the Episcopal church of the Redeemer.
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Jersey
Barrett Tyler
George T. Tyler
Southern Methodist District
Fairmont Avenue
Morristown
Mr. Tyler
Protestant ‘Episcopal Church
of the Redeemer
Washington man attends Reuss banquet in this city
Mr Preston Callum of Washington arrived to attend the Reuss banquet in this city this evening. Mr Walter R Abell of Baltimore arrived last night to stay with friends here for some time.
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Preston Callum
Washington
Walter
R. Abell
Baltimore
Davis returns from West Virginia visit ahead of sale
Mr M Wilson Davis came back from a business trip to West Virginia and a family visit in Harrisonburg. He plans to attend LaFollette's sale on Tuesday February 22.
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M. Wilson Davis
West Virginia
Harrisonburg
Marce
LaFollette
May Shake-Up Looms in Richmond Police Department
Judge T. W Harrison of Winchester may lead a major shake-up in Richmond police if Adon A Yoder proves libel against the police commissioners and Justice Crutchfield. The trial began amid crowding as Yoder’s pamphlet accuses police leaders of collusion with vice. Williams Publishing faces $20 000 damages.
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T. W.harrison
Winchester
Richmond
Adon A. Yoder
John Crutchfield
Qtreant
T. W. Harrison
Meredith
Yoder
Police Commissioners
Police Justice
Police Department of
Williams Publishing Company
Valley Turnpike Directors Attend Harrisonburg Meeting
Mr H F Byrd president and Mr Shirley Carter director left today for Harrisonburg to attend the quarterly meeting of the directors of Valley Turnpike Company.
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H. F.byrd
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Shirley Carter
Harrisonburg
Aged Woman Burned to Death in Staunton
Mrs. Rowena Clarke of Charleston S C died four hours after her dress caught fire from an overheated stove in Staunton while alone with her granddaughter Mrs T T Fauntleroy. The 85 year old was severely burned from head to foot before help arrived.
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Rowena. Clarke
Charleston
S. C
T. T. Fauntleroy
Staunton
Services At Stephens City
Rev. W. D. Smit will preach at the Episcopal chapel in Stephens City on Sunday afternoon at 3 45 p m if cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
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Stephens City
W. D. Smit
Episcopal
Corset Talk Featured by Henry Baetjer Company
An American feature on corsetry from the Henry Baetjer & Co. catalog page outlines shaping methods and trends in women’s undergarments, highlighting design details and fit considerations.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
Virginia liquor law changes shift near beer fate
Virginia lawmakers move to keep many small saloons open and set liquor license rules under the Holt Byrd bill. The plan allows towns like Clarksville and Rocky Mount to operate under existing provisions with adjusted license fees and proximity rules. Cider and near beer would be banned in dry areas, while hotel bars may serve guests, not only locals.
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Virginia
Clarksville
Rocky Mount
Senate
House
Byrd
Best Three Reel Show of Season
The Auditorium hosts what promises to be the season’s best three reel motion picture show tonight. Four reels will be shown featuring top quality entertainment and improved production values.
Teachers to hear Flood and school officials in Staunton
Representative H D Flood and Assistant State School Superintendent Thomas will address the annual meeting of the teachers of Virginia's Tenth District in Staunton today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Flood
Thomas
Virginia Congressional District
Staunton
AgFonette S Sale Schedules Fine Cattle Carload
A fine carload of 1 004 pounds cattle is listed for AgFonette's sale on Tuesday February 22. The notice highlights a large shipment and a scheduled sale day to attract buyers.
Banquet Honors Charles Broadway Rouss figures in Winchester
Dr. Edwin A. Alderman and five notables attend a Rouss celebration banquet in Winchester at the iRouss engine hall on West Water Street. Speakers include James Alston Cabell, Francis B. Lee, John Paul, Roy Cabell, with toastmaster Maurice M. Lynch. Speakers address themes from youth in the South to Our Country as the event unfolds after 7:30 pm.
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Winchester
South
James i Alston ‘Cabell
Richmond
Virginia
Francis B. Lee
Trenton
N. J
Ladice
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Our Country
Roy E. Cabell
Washington
United States Internal Revenue Commissioner
Alderman
R. Gray Williams
James Alston Cabell
Alexander M. Baker
Lee
Paul
R. Cabell
Harry H. Barker
Bentley Kern
Maurice M. Lynch
Reuss
Man Receives 5 Dollar Fine and 15 Days Jail for Dog Death
Wallace Pinkerton, a colored man, appeared before Justice Miller in police court last evening charged with killing a dog owned by Henry, who also is colored. Testimony said Pinkerton struck the dog on the head with a glass jar, injuring it so severely that Officer Legg had to shoot it. Pinkerton was fined $5, and jailed 15 days for nonpayment.
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Wallace Pinkerton
Miller
Henry On
Pinkerton
Legg
Theodore Roosevelt Jr to wed Eleanor Butler Alexander
Announcement of the engagement of Theodore Roosevelt Jr the eldest son of former President Roosevelt and Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander daughter of Mrs Henry Addison Alexander of New York City. The couple plans a summer wedding and a cable has been sent to the father in Africa.
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Teddy, Jr
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Eleanor Butler Alexander
Henry Addison Alexander
New York City
Papa
Africa
Sale of Real Estate Deed Recorded for Gearing to Shiner
A deed recorded in the city clerk's office transfers one half interest in the old Joseph A. Nurton property on West Bend from James B. Gearing and wife to Walter Shiner for a consideration of $1,250.
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James B. Gearing
Walter
Shiner
Joseph A. Nurton
West Bend
Flock Sale Notice From LaPollette's Auction
Auction notice for a flock of black faced caves to be held at LaPollette's with sale date listed as Tuesday February 22 in readable fragment.
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LaPollette’s
Sale
Sgh
J Alston Cabell Receives Unprecedented Masonic Honor
In Virginia a unanimous grand lodge vote elevates James Alston Cabell to grand senior deacon, a first in Freemasonry annals. Cabell, an eminent writer and historian, spoke at the Rouss bith banquet and toured Winchester with Alexander M. Baker, praising the Masonic Temple interior.
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Grand Lodge of Masons
Virginia
James Alst Cabell
Freemasonry
Ginia
Cabell
M Corbell
Virginia Sonic Journal
John W. Kellam
Accomac
Atensanel
Knox Field
Alexandria
Masonic Temple
North Main Street
Alexander M. Baker
Winchester
Rev John Shockey Sees Growing Converts in Revival
Rev John A Shockey Methodist minister of Shockeysville conducts revival services in Oldtown Maryland since winter. Over the past week 36 have professed conversion with a total near 85 at a single appointment and 44 at another series. He has led 61 revival meetings this season with many conversions reported.
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John A. Shockey
Shockeysville
This County
Oldtown
Serpentine Contortion Dance At Empire Tonight
Beautiful electrical fire effects headline a nine o clock show at the Empire with skating before and after. Adm is 10 cents and patrons are urged not to miss this fever vaudeville act on Saturday night.
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the Empire
Advert for Fence Roll Free Offer by Funkhouser
On page 2 an advertisement by P M Funkhouser claims a standard roll of American fence is free. The notice outlines a promotional offer and directs readers to contact for details on eligibility and redemption.
Mrs Vredenburg Heads to New York and Freehold Visit
Mrs Peter Vredenburg left this morning for a week to ten days visit to New York and Freehold. She intends to tour and return home with stories from the trip.
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Peter Vredenburg
New York
Freehold
No. Se
Rescheduled G V R Trains At Latoliette Sale Site
Train service schedule mentions GV R R trains stopping at Latoliette's big sale event. Readiness for travelers noted with timing cues and directions to the sale location.
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GV. R. R
B.R. Latoliette
Sale
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Army
Sheriff Purcell
Harrison
DR. Alderman
Mr. Cabell
J. Alston Cabell
Virginia Masons
John Shockey
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