Pannett Wins Verdict in Wheat Deal Bankruptcy Fraud Suit
The jury found against George W. Garvin for 1 627 959 dollars in favor of Luther Pannett of Fredericks County. Pannett claimed Garvin fraudulently induced a February wheat purchase while Pannett acted as Garvin’s agent. Garvin’s attorneys plan to appeal after a stay of execution was granted upon bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, W. Garvin
Boyce
Luther Pannett
Fredericks County
George W. Garvin
Clarke County
Garvin
Pannett
Robert T Barton
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Frank N. Whiting
Berryville
iAttorney Wiliandiy
one_ mae
Oooceneey
Thomas W. Wacaen
Garpoet
Mrr. Pannett
Beverly Tonight at Auditorium
The romantic play Beverly of Raustark by George Barr McCutcheon arrives in town and opens at the New Theater after a curtain at 8 30. Tonight's show follows a previous opening in Harrisonburg with a capacity audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Raustark
George ‘Barr
De La Barra Secures Large Japanese Bank Loan
Feb 13 reports from Mexico City say De La Barra obtained a severity five million loan from a Japanese bank. British minister Sir Lionel Carden planned to push President Wilson to recognize Huerta upon reaching Washington. In Suárez, the Cumbre tunnel area is so hot that recovery work for missing Americans has paused. Constitutionalists claim Castro has not been executed and his band grows, now including women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
de la Barra
Lionel Carden
Washington
Wilson
Huerta
Suarez
Cumbre Tunnel
Constitutionalists
Castro
Ships Caught in Ice Floes With Aid Sent by Alabamia
The Kansas and Arizona steam ships are frozen two miles out in ice floes and the Alabama steamer was sent to assist them. All three are without wireless and it is unclear how many crew remain aboard. Blizzard grips the West with zero temperatures, while sleet and snow reach Atlanta and thunderstorms affect the Gulf states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Chicago
Kansas
Arizona
Alabamia
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Gulf States
Joint committee backs state wide prohibition enabling act
Richmond reports that the Senate and House joint committee approved the enabling act. The conference report passed the House 65 to 31 and the Senate 20 to 19 with majority support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Senate
House
Death of W. T. Striker in Clearfield Pennsylvania
Relatives report the death of William T. Striker a Winchester native who died yesterday at his Clearfield home near Altoona Pa. He leaves a widow formerly Mary Whissen several children and three brothers Hugh Robet I Striker of Winchester and Camillus Striker of Front Royal with many other relatives in the city and Warren county. He was a brick maker by trade and funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Striker
Winchester
Clearfield
Altoona
Mary ‘Whissen
Manuel Whissen
Messrs
Hugh and
Robet I. Striker
Camillus Striker
Front Royal
Robert Striker
Striker
Henry and Isabella Striker
Ten County
Hidden Check Found In Price's Shoe Store Mission
Late this afternoon Martin Graybeal found the hidden check on top of the mission clock in Price's shoe store on Main Street. He brought the check to The Star office and received $2 after piecing together letters scattered across the Hidden Check page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Graybeal
Price
Main Street
Mr. Graybeal
Star Office
Mission
Needlework Guild forms Winchester Branch charity
The Winchester Branch of the Needlework Guild of America organized January 301, now about one hundred and forty members. Membership requires two new articles or a sum, no amount specified, with no dues or meetings. The guild aids local charities and does not supplant existing groups. For information contact Mrs. T. W. Steck or Mrs. S. L. Lupton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Needlework Guild of America
T.W. Steck
S. L. Lupton
Leftridge Fined For Turkey Theft
Walter Leftridge colored of Clearbrook was charged with stealing turkeys from a neighbor. He appealed a $5 magistrate fine in Frederick county circuit court. Commonwealth Attorney Herbert S. Larrick prosecuted, Harry R. Kern defended. Jury affirmed the $5 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Race
Walter Leftridge
Clearbrook
Frederick “County
Commonwealth
Herbert S. Larrick
Harry R. Kern
County Men Named As Postmasters
Among the appointments recently made for fourth-class post offices are Mr. Chas Cammer appointed postmaster at Mount Williams and Mr. B J Swimsey Sr postmaster at Brucetown. Both appointees are Democrats and are transacting duties to the satisfaction of patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cammer
Mount Williams
8. J. Swimsey
Brucetown
Mrs. W. H. Thompson Dies at Boyce Clarke Co
Mrs Lucy A Thompson widow of William H Thompson died last night at her home in Boyce Clarke county after a long illness. She was over 70 and lived in the area most of her life leaving a large family with two daughters and five sons. Funeral services will be held at her home at 2 o clock Saturday, interment in the family lot at Old Chapel. She belonged to the Presbyterian Church. Maurice O Leary of Northampton Pa is visiting his mother in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “H. Thompson
Boyce
Clarke County
Old Chapel
Thompson
The
Presbyterian Church
Rosenberger Buys Old Sumac WicL Property
The deed shows Sohn W. Rosenberger purchasing the northeast corner lot at Braddock and Wolfe from Robert M. Henry. The three story wooden buildings front 51 feet on Braddock and extend east to stone dwellings owned by James B. Russell. Shenandoah Valley Importing Co. will continue lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith su+ mac
Braddock and
Wolfe Street
Robert M. Henry
Sohn W. Rosenberger
Mealer
Braddock Street
James 3B. Russell
Shenandoah Valy
Smith Sumac Mills
German Smith
Frederick
Virginia
West, Virginia
Rosenberger
Smith
Train Hits Wagon Killing One and Wounding Sixty
Kingston, N Y Feb 13 Raymond Wood was killed and about sixty injured when a Wallkill Valley Railroad train struck a wagon carrying a party returning from a dance. Three fatalities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Raymond Wood
School Children Matinee at Auditorium by Oliver Jubilee Players
A special matinee for Winchester school children is planned at the Auditorium tomorrow Saturday. The Oliver Jubilee Players present the one act comedy What Happened To Jake with vaudeville specialties. Children admitted for 5c. show begins at 2.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Oliver Jubilee Players
Jake
Lecture Tonight At The Handley Library On Modern Chemistry
Dr Graham Edzar associate professor of chemistry at the University of Virginia presents a lecture on industrial wonders accomplished by modern chemistry at Handley Library. The event tonight at 8 30 with no admission charge, hosted by the Handley Board of Trustees as part of library education work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Graham Edzar
University of Virginia
Handley Board of Trustees
Dre ‘Edgar
University, of
Virginia
Fresh Mackeral at Orndorf and iMoVicar's
Fresh fish listing notes available mackerel at Orndorf and iMoVicar's. Market display highlights seafood selection with daily specials and local supplier names mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackeral
Orndorf
iMoVicar
Bandits Blow Safe in Pittsburgh Robbery
Three masked bandits entered the New Pitt station last night bound two watchmen and blew open the safe. They escaped with several thousand dollars in cash. One watchman is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aittsburgh
New Pitt
Miss St Claire A Charming Actress At Empire Theater
Miss St Claire appears at the Empire with a capable company in The Girl and the Detective as the girl lead. Billy Brett is her leading man and the production is well staged. A post show country store gave away groceries for fun at the venue. The Talker plays tonight with curtain at 8 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Winifred St. Claire
Miss St. Claire
Billy
Brett
Sipe
Sunshine Hawks Lecture on War at Sunday School
Sunshine Hawks delivered an illustrated lecture at the Methodist Episcopal Church South last night. A notable image depicted Stonewall Jackson’s camp with Jackson and his staff in prayer, including Dr. Hunter H. McGuire. He will lecture at Empire Theater Sunday at 2 15 p m with free admission under the Golden Rule Bible Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Hawks
Methodist . Episcopal Church
South
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Hunter H. McGuire
Richmond
Empire Theater
For Sale Horses and Mares Described by James Amick
Coming next week a load of heavy general purpose horses and mares for sale. Descriptions and prices should be sent to James Amick in City at 43-1p-21. No objections to thin flesh horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Amick
Harris Named Boyce Postmaster By Purleson Nomination
It is understood that Charles E. Harris will be nominated by Postmaster General Purleson for postmaster at Boyce in Clarke county. Harris led the civil service examination for the job and has long served as Clarke county surveyor and is well known in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE
Harris
Purleson
Boyce
Clarke County
Hassett Property for Sale at East Water Street
The desirable brick residence of the late Michael Hassett at 223 East Water Street and an adjacent vacant lot will be offered for sale in front of the Court House on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hassett
East Water Street
Court House
Black Leather Handbag Found on Winchester Street
A black leather handbag was found on Winchester Street and turned into the city office. Return to the owner with proof of ownership between 12 and 4 p.m. or at the police station. The notice urges claimants to provide identifying details and marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Isinr oMce
Three Regiments to Visit Winchester for Summer Maneuver Camp
A letter from Lieutenant Colonel Henry T. Allen reports three U.S. Army cavalry regiments will come to Winchester next summer for the annual maneuver camp. The Second, Fifth, and Eleventh cavalry regiments are slated to participate, with the Eleventh already in place and the others on the Mexican border or at Fort Myer. The encampment may attract Virginia State Militia, adding to the regular army presence during July on Bowles tract land southeast of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Henry T. Allen
General Staff
United States Army
Bowles
Town
Millwood
Front Royal Roads
Paper Mill Road
Allen
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Myer
Virginia State
Snow Storm Deepens. Forecast Warns of Heaviest Season Snow
The snowstorm that began early today grew to blizzard-like levels by afternoon. Weather officials in Washington forecast more snow for Virginia with colder tonight and likely tomorrow, indicating the deepest snowfall of the season so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Funeral of Late John J. Cornwell
The funeral of John Jacob Cornwell Jr son of Hon John J Cornwell of Romney West Virginia former state senator and Democratic governor nominee was held yesterday afternoon. His remains were buried in Indian Mount Cemetery in a large gathering of friends. Cornwell, a Shenandoah Valley Academy student, died of pneumonia early Tuesday at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Cornwell, Jr
John J. Cornwell
Romney
W. Va
West Virginia
Indian Mount Cemetery
Young Cornwell
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Public Sale of Thomas F E Sloat Property
Public sale of two desirable residences Nos 309 and 311, estate of late Thomas E F Sloat, scheduled for Saturday March 7 1914. Advertisement on page 5 notes details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FE
Sloat
Thomas EF. Sloat
For Sale Private sale of mahogany furniture and home goods
For sale on the premises known as the Join 8 Solenberger plate one mile east of Winchester Virginia. Itemized listing includes mahogany furniture rugs and hangings with other household goods. Information and prices from Mrs N B Meade. Pleven room dwelling steam heat electric lighting modern plumbing and outbuildings. Prices via Hansbrough Carter Insurance Loans Investments 10 1p 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solenberger Plate
Winchester
N. B. Meade
Rit ter Attends National Guard Band Inspection
Rural mail carrier James C. Ritter left this morning for Staunton to attend the annual official inspection of the First Virginia Regiment National Guard band, of which he is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Ritter
Staunton
First Virginia Regiment
National Guard
Innocent Holder Law Supports Bank in Note Case
Judge Thomas W. Harrison denied an injunction in a King and Queen county case involving three $500 notes. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester pursued the Shenandoah Valley Importing Company and partners, alleging the notes were issued to fund a Percheron stallion venture. The bank won on one note as the innocent holder doctrine applied. other defendants withdrew pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Winchester
C. R. Dikes
Southside Bank
Walkertit
King and Queen County
Thomas W. Harrison
Circuit Court
Farmers and Mercional Bank
Queen County Horse Asset
Shenandoah Valley
Pany
Tin
King and
H. D. Poller
National Bank
Jones
Winchester Bank
Harrison
Sale of Stock and Household Goods at Berry's Ferry Bridge
Having sold my farm I will sell my entire household and kitchen furniture farming implements horses cows hogs bacon hams lard fruit and more at Berry's Ferry Bridge. Mrs B S Catubtt listed as contact. Sale day to be announced.
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Sherife
Pannett-Garvin
This
Clarke
Reardon
McVicar’s
Castillo
W. T. Striker
Clearfield, PA
Needlework Guild
Leftridge
Turkey
Maurice O'Leary
Northumberland
W. Rosenberger
SUMAC
WICL
Mr. Harris
Weather Bureau
Hansbrough & Carter
Trnsurance
Junction
B.S. Catubtt
Berry's Ferry Bridge
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