Garson Picked for the Place in State Commission
Richmond Journal predicts the nomination of William E. Carson to the State Corporation Commission to succeed Col. Joseph E. Willard who resigned from Paris. The Riverton, Warren county man is named as the likely successor though the governor’s office denies involvement.
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Richmond Journal
William E. Carson
State Corporation Commission
Joseph E. Willard
Paris
W. E. Carson
Riverton
Warren County
J. E. Willard
Fairfax
Mann
Carson
Willard
Mr Haines and Bride To Join Winchester Soon
Mr George Reginald Haines and his bride Miss Anna Ford Brand of Kansas City plan to reach Winchester late this month and reside with Haines's parents after March 1. The couple wed January 25 at the bride's mother's home in Kansas City.
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George Reginald Haines
Anna Ford Brand
Kansas City
Winchester
Mr. Haines
Gen
W. Haines
Main and
Cors Streets
August Franlin Brand
Linwood Boulevard
Valentine Oyster Supper for Braddock St. M. E. Church
Tonight at Mrs. Luther Barr's residence 317 S Main St a Valentine Oyster Supper to benefit Braddock Street M. E. Church South parsonage. Supper served 5 to 11 p.m. for 25 cents with refreshments. A tote pledge?
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Luther ‘Barr
Main Street
Braddock St
Valentine Entertainment by Gleaners at Presbyterian Church
The Gleaners of the Presbyterian church host a Valentine entertainment in the Sunday school room on Monday February 14 at 8 p m Admission is 10 cents with refreshments available at a small cost Rae 12 1p 2t
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The
Presbyterian Church
Rae
Turner Ashby Camp to Attend Comrade Funerals
General Turner Ashby Camp will meet at the ecamp room Wednesday at 12 30 oclock sharp to attend the funerals of Comrade Whetzel and Adjt Boyd by order of R I Striker First Lieut Com
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Turner Ashby
Ecamp
Whetzel
Adjt
Boyd
R. I. Striker
Red Men Hold Annual Banquet at Stephens City
Genesee Tribe I O A Men of Stephens City held its annual banquet in the lodge room over Peoples Bank. Toastmaster J A Hinkle introduced Rev C W Cassell and Revs William Stevens and C E B Cougill. William Stevens delivered the sermon to the Red Men in the Evangelical Church. Rough roads and severe weather kept Winchester Red Men and Middletown Odd Fellows from attending.
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Stephens City
Genesee Tribe
Peoples’ Bank
J.A. Hinkle
C. W. Cassell
William Stevens
C. EB. Cougill
St. James’ Methodist Church
Roanoke
Evangelical
Stevens
John B. Graber in Serious Health Battle
John B. Graber a longtime marble cutter from Winchester remains in serious condition at his home 119 South Market Street with grave prospects. His wife Mrs Graber has been ill and is now recovering from grip and nervous prostration. The update comes as family health concerns dominate the scene.
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John B. Graber
Winchester
S. Market Street
Sarah Zane Bazar Moves to Henry Building
Mr. M. Cohen holds a lease on the Henry building and grants Sarah Zane Fire Company permission to hold their bazar there starting tomorrow night. The ground floor will host the event with decorative layouts while donations are collected from East Main Street residences and three wards.
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M. Cohen
South Carolina
Henry
Anderson’s
North Main Street
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Harris Hall
Bazar Committee
Third Ward
Main
Water Street
Family Night Promotion At Casino Biograph Theater
A casino advertises family night for a Biograph cinema showing The Last Deal. Families under five are admitted for a reduced price, while larger groups are limited by the “40 onts, 4p” offer, promising a new viewing experience.
James G. Whetzell Dies at 65 in Frederick County
James G. Whetzell, prominent farmer of Clearbrook Frederick County, died suddenly at his home Sunday shortly after noon in his sixty sixth year. Once a Civil War veteran in Rosser’s Brigade, he had endured illness but appeared improving earlier that day before his unexpected death. Continued on page 2.
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James G. Whetzell
Frederick County
Clearbrook
Whetzel
Warmer Weather Will Melt Snow
The snow covering the ground is expected to melt tomorrow under a warmer weather forecast. The Weather Bureau’s prediction received by The Star warns of possible high waters if conditions hold.
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Weather Bureau
Virginia forecast fair and warm through Tuesday
Public notice urges young men with business ability to fill important positions with large prospects. Apply by mail only to X in care of Star office.
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Star Office
Winchester Guests At Card Party
Middletown Virginia February 14 Mrs Ss B Shearer of Waverly entertained at cards for guest Miss Rose Mitchell of Chicago After cards a supper was served decorations honored Washington's birth day First lady's prize went to Miss Grace Kline gentleman's prize to Prof Jack Hutcheson Attendees included Nellie Graham Lwarcille Faulkner Grace Kline Jack Hutcheson Sam O'Neal Dr and Mrs Weaver Mr and Mrs Joe Gochenour out of town guests Louis Baker Charles McVicar Randolph T McGuire of Winchester and Miss Moyrna Miles of Washington DC
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Middletown
Ss. B. Shearer
Waverly
Rose Mitchell
Chicago
Washington
Grace Kline
Jack Hutcheson
Nellie Graham
Lwarci
Postponed Gleamers Valentine Entertainment Tonight
The Gleamers of the PreeMyterian Church postpone the Valentine entertainment planned for tonight to Friday February 18. An ad on page 2 explains how to obtain a standard roll of American fence free from Pi M Funkhouser.
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Pi Mfunkhouser
Shenandoah Valley Academy Welcomes President Alderman
President Edwin A. Alderman addressed Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets on Friday afternoon. Principal Dr. B. M. Roszel introduced him and praised the honor of hosting one of the nation's leading college presidents. Alderman spoke of the University of Virginia and Jefferson era, noting the beauty of its quadrangle and its atmosphere shaping character. Continued on page 2.
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Edwin A. Alderman
Shenandoah Valley Academy
B. M. Roszel
New Congressman Dickinson Arrives in Winchester
Clement C Dickinson of Clinton Missouri newly elected to the Sixth Missouri district arrived in Winchester Saturday night and spent Sunday with relatives Rev Dr and Mrs J H Lacy on North Braddock Street before returning to Washington He was sworn in last week and is a Democrat with an overwhelming majority.
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Jon. Clement C. Dickinson
Clinton, Mo
Congress
Missouri
DeArmond
Winchester
J.H. Lacy
North Braddock Street
Washington
Dickinson
House of Representatives
Latane to Speak on Hygiene at Presbyterian Sunday School
Dr Latane secretary of the Virginia State Board of Health will lecture on Hygiene in the Sunday school annex of the Presbyterian Church at 8 30 o clock Wednesday evening. A reception by the W W W Class follows the prayer service and during the reception the lecture will be delivered. All boys over 16 and men are invited. Mr William E Coover left for New York on business for Cooper Brothers.
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Pr. S. P. Latane
Virginia State Board of Health
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Latane
William E. Coover
New’ York
Coaqper -Brothers
Weaver Heads to Washington After City Visit
Mr A K Weaver left this morning for Washington after spending some time with his family in the city.
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Mr.a. K
Weaver
Washington
Callum Returns to Washington After Visit to Griffith Jr
Callum arrived in Washington today following a visit to Mr. Richard E. Griffith Jr. at his home on Piccadilly Street.
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Preston
Callum
Washington
Richard E. Griffith, Jr
Piccadilly Street
Mr Howard Solenberger Leaves on Washington Business Trip
Mr. Howard Solenberger departed this morning for a business trip to Washington to meet with officials and discuss project prospects and potential contracts.
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Howard Solenberger
Washington
Mr. Lee Barley Leaves for Washington on Rail Line
Mr. Lee Barley of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad departed this morning for Washington, proceeding on official duties for the company.
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Lee Barley
The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Byrd Primary Bill Favored by House Committee on Privileges
The House Committee on Privileges and Elections reported favorably with amendments the Byrd primary bill and recommended that the other four primary measures not pass. Speaker Byrdemird’s amendatory registration laws were also taken up to enable purging erroneous names. The State Anti-Saloon League backed the measures with Secretary J. D. McAlister praising the proposed changes to registration lists.
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House Committee On Privileges and Elections
Byrd
Byrdemird
Auditorium offers six reel show for five cents
Have You Half of Dollar questions about admission to a nightly program at the Auditorium priced at five cents for a six reel show. The ad notes St. Valentine’s Day as a yearly event with global sentiment and comedy. Also mentions change of ad and a 4th page item. 119 S. Kent rental notice appears at end.
Kings Daughters Receive Unused Banquet Baskets
Delicacies from the Rougs birthday banquet left unused after the event were given to the Kings Daughters' Society for distribution. Baskets of provisions were mailed to many needy residents by the committee on the following day.
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Rougs
Charley Rouss Fire Company
King’s Daughters’ Society
Mrs Howard Qeborn Returns to Rippon After Visit
Mrs. Howard Qeborn returned to Rippon West Virginia this morning after visiting Miss Sherrard at her Amherst Street home.
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Howard Qeborn
Rippon
W. Va
Miss Sherrard
Amherst Street
Local Man Heads Home to Resume Telegraph Service
Mr Harry Balthis formerly of Winchester now residing in Philadelphia returns from an extended southern trip to resume duties in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad telegraph service as he passes through town.
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Harry Sbalthis
Winchester
Philadelphia
Goss
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rebecca Barr Leaves for Woodstock Visit
Miss Rebecca Barr departed this morning for a short visit with friends in Woodstock Virginia.
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Rebecca Barr
Woodstock
Patrolman Massie and Mr Hyde Harper Travel to Washington
Patrolman John Massie and Mr Harper went to Washington this morning to spend a day or two on business.
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John Massie
Mr. Hyde ‘Harper
Washington
Dr P W Boyd Sr Dies In City At 64
Doctor Philip W Boyd Sr veteran of Civil War service as adjutant of Veterans Club dies after illness lasting several months. He had resided at 311 Fatime avenue and passed away shortly after 4 pm Sunday in his home. He remained conscious to the end, with family noting his quiet final hours as he faded. Continued on page 8.
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Philip W. Boyd, Sr
Fatime Avenue
Boyd
Cataract Operation Performed On Rev. Dr. Shaver
Dr. Hunter McGuire and nurse Mise Dupuy operated at Maure on last Thursday afternoon to remove a cataract from Rev. Dr. E B Shaver who had been ill for some time. The operation was successful and friends are hopeful for his speedy recovery.
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Hunter H. McGuire
Chester
Mise Dupuy
Winchester Hospital
Maure
E. B. Shaver
McGuire
Stephens City Notes Readable From Feb Report
Stephens City notes report several local residents: Charles Lynch suffered a severe cold and missed days of activity, Col J C Baker was ill for a week, Mrs Sarah Samsell remains ill at home with A Guard, daughter Evans from Tulip is at her side, Cecil Lynch of Macon Academy in Front Royal visited his father, Julia Fawcett of Scotts Gap and Katie Snapp Opequon visited Aunt Laura Funkhouser, Louisa Totty hoped to be out last week.
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Laura Funkhouser
Louisa Totty
James Young of R Va. Visits City on Business
Mr. James Young of R Va. is spending several days in the city on business.
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James Young
R Va
Mr and Mrs Alexander reopen home on Washington Street
Mr and Mrs Alexander 2B have reopened their home on Washington Street after a visit to Philadelphia and will spend the spring and summer in this city.
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Alexander
Wington Street
Adelphia
For Sale 30 Shares Rank Stock by SiHienanidoai Ley Realty Co
A compact notice offering 30 shares of Rank Stock for sale by SiHiienanidoai Ley Realty Co. details include ownership and broker through a local listing.
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SAL
Sihienanidoai Ley Realty Co
Mrs B M Roszel Plans Visit to Col Chey in Charles Town
Mrs. B. M. Roszel left this meeting to visit her father Colonel Chey at Charles Town, West Virginia.
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B. M. Roszel
Col Chey
Charles Town
W. Va
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Supreme Court
Bride
Ross
Valentine
Valentine Entertainment
G Genesee Tribe
G. V
R. R
B. E. Lafollette
Sarah Zane Bazar
Jas. G. Whetzell
Virginia
Rosser
Fort McHenry
the Academy
Winchester Institution
Henry Baetjer & Co
RPNT
S. Kent
W. R. Wilia
P.W. Boyd, SR
Bright’s
Chew
Dr. Mcfinire
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