City Council Hears Street Plan and Health Officer Need
The regular monthly meeting discusses appointing a health officer aide for disinfecting contagious houses. Street committee outlines cement pavement and guttering projects on Piccadilly Main Washington North avenues with city bearing most costs, property owners paying half for sidewalks. Andrew J. Smith of Reitabem Va commits suicide at Union Station Charlottesville after registering at Clerment Hotel. He was 65 and left a large family.
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Common Council
Selewing
W. H. Baker
Messrs
J. Ja Hayminker
Shirley Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
John M. Steck
Fred
L. Glaize
W. A. Bell
H. H. McGuire
Henry Deahl
L. C. Janney
Sanitary Committee
Commissioner of the Revenue
Polite Justice
Steck
Piccadilly Street
Market Street
East Lane
North Avenue
Fairmont Avenue
Braddock Street
Washington Street
Clifford
Gerard Streets
Main Street
Piccadilly
Water Streets
Valley Avenue
Valley Pike
Piccadilly Streets
Andrew J. Smith
Reitabem
J.birkyer & Company
Antiemen
Winchester
Union Station
Charlottesville
Smith
Clermount Hotel
Southern Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio
Bealeton
Lewis
Castalia
Albemarle County
Warren Smith
James T. Lewis
Ivy
Mr. Smith
J. W. Smith
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Company
W. W. Smith
Government Experiment Farm
Washington
Henry Smith
Fauquier
F. A. L. Smith
Richmond
Frank Sith
North Carolina
Howard Smith
Virginia Safe Deposits and Trust Company of
Alexandria
Bigamist Tries To Escape After Shipe Arrest
The Star reported the marriage of John Henry Shipe to Louise Robinson, prompting Shenandoah county authorities to arrest Shipe for bigamy. He obtained a license February 4 and wed at Grace Lutheran Church, but was found to have a wife and several children at a parish farm. Chief Doran captured him as he attempted to flee near City Hall.
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The
Star
John Henry Shipe
Shenandoah County
Louise Robinson
Shipe
Gray
Warren County
Grace Lutheran Church
George S. Bowers
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Doran
City Hall
Jones and Jolliffe Offer Large Stock at Low Prices
Winchester firm Jones and Jolliffe report heavy purchases of shoes and men’s clothing in nearby towns. They display large, well assorted lines at prices below production costs due to forced sales. Buyers are urged to purchase from them for maximum value.
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Jones and Jolliffe
Winchester
Public Sale of House and Lot at Court House Peb 25
Public sale announced for a six acre limestone land and seven room house in Peb in front of Court House. The listing names Josip Handsome Dress Goods and Henry Baetjer & Co as reference points on the fourth page.
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Court House
Josip
Monoxide theory divides community over Twigg Blosser deaths
In Cumberland Maryland and Keyser West Virginia sentiment splits over carbon monoxide as the solution to the Twigg Blosser mystery. While officials pause investigations will continue via newspapers and detectives. The Twigg estate executor cites a 40000 dollar net. many fear murder rather than accident.
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Cumberland
Keyser
Charles BE. Twigg
Twigg
South Cumberland
Blosser
John R. Littlefield
Arthur H. Hawkins
Charles F. Twigg
Robb
Noted Baseball Figure Cy McDonald Tours Virginia Fans
Cy McDonald former Winchester star and ex Goldsboro manager visited Richmond and spoke with News Leader staff. He now travels for A. G. Spaulding selling new gray navy trimmed sweat ers and all star bats while commenting on Virginia and Eastern Carolina salary limits. He argues $1200 is too low and urges at least $1400 to keep affidavits valid.
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Cy McDonald
Winchester
Goldsboro
Eastern Carolina Association
Richmond
News-Leader
McDonald
Sporting Goods
A. G. Spaulding
Washington
Bradley
Colts
Sullivan
Kid Elberfield
Virginia
Carolina
Six Reel Show At Auditorium Tonight
A two hour program plays at the Auditorium tonight featuring two Biographs including one Indian and a Vitograph.
Unsettled Weather and Local Marriage News
The Weather Bureau forecast calls for unsettled weather with rain on the coast tonight or Thursday. William B. Grove of Grove Brothers, Winchester, travels to Poconoke City, Md for his marriage to Miss Bessie Brittingham tomorrow. Miss Brittingham formerly worked as a milliner at Grove Brothers.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
William B. Grove
Grove Brothers
Winchester
Poconoke City
Bessie Brittingham
Miss Brittingham
Groves Brothers
Handsome Dress. Goodis-4th page ad
Henry Baetjor & Co. runs an ad on the fourth page highlighting a line of handsome dress options.
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Goodis
Henry Baetjor & Co
Death of Sarah Finley at 81 in Wilmington
Sarah Jane Finley a respected Black woman and mother of Ora Finley died of paralysis yesterday at her home 651 North Market Street aged 81. Longtime employee at the home of E Holmes Boyd. Funeral services set for 2 PM Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Layton of Milford and other ministers officiating.
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Sarah Jane Finley
Ora Finley
North Market Street
E. Holmes Boyd
Shiloh _ Baptist Church
Ben Layton
Milwood
GROOM SISTERS APPEAR AT EMPIRE THEATERR
The Groom Sisters perform at Empire Theater Thursday Friday and Saturday nights with three reels shown on the first two nights and five reels on Saturday night. Admission ten cents.
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Empire Thurs
Mrs Capper Visits Miss Néal in Richmond
Miss Mary Allen Capper called on Miss Sue Néal this morning at her home in Richmond during a social visit.
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Mary Allen Capper
Sue’ _Néal
Richmond
Expert’s Opinion of American Railways by Acworth
W W M Acworth, a leading British railway authority, told the New York Railroad Securities Commission after a two month study of American lines that U S railroads excel in operational economy. He praised highest utilization of cars trains and locomotives and efficiency per unit of expenditure.
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W.W. M. Acworth
Great Britain
America
Railroad ‘Securities, Commission
New York
United States
Mr. Thomas Keating Improves at Harpers Ferry
A Harpers Ferry bulletin reports Thomas Keating of this city ill at his mother in law Mrs O Byrnes home enjoyed a more restful night and shows improvement today.
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Harpers Ferry
Thomas Keating
O'Byrnes
Jones and Jolliffe Offer Bargains on Men's Suits
Better investments tempt buyers to explore ongoing suit bargains at Jones and Jolliffe in Winchester Virginia. The store recently purchased an entire stock of a dealer in a nearby town and offers high class suits at less than manufacturers' prices. Large assortment of materials and workmanship at right prices.
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Jones and Jolliffe
Winchester
Furniture Auction at Taylor Hotel Feb 23
Public auction will sell on site at the Taylor Hotel the complete furniture assortment. The sale is scheduled for February 23 and covers all described items.
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Taylor Hotel
For Sale Privately 31 Shares Union Bank Stock
A private sale notice lists 31 shares of Union Bank stock offered by G. Clarence Miller. The fragment provides minimal details on price terms or transaction method.
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Union Bank
G. Clarence “Miller
Fort Loudoun Seminary Girls Deliver Record Mid-Winter Recital
The Fort Loudoun Seminary girls staged a record mid winter recital at City Hall Auditorium. Miss Katharine R. Glass led a flawless program including musical numbers a Japanese Love Story and The Merchant of Venice Up To Date. The Persian Princess cantata finale featured 18 solos and choruses and drew high praise for rehearsal discipline and performance.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
City Hall
Katharine R. Glass
Miss Glass
Handley Board Report Teed to Council for Review
The Handley fund board report for 1910, dated January 15, 1911, was submitted to the Common Council and referred to a special committee led by J. M. Steck. The report notes Handley Library completion, explains $10,000 withheld by executors due to fire-damaged estate houses, and promises library opening when interest funds allow. It also cites a Virginia Supreme Court ruling on simultaneous council and board membership. Treasurer J. B. Corrett’s report is attached.
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Board of Trustees
Handley Fund
Common Council
Steck
Messrs
J. M. Steck
Shirley Carter
W. A. Bell
R. Gray Williams
Handley Library
Handley
Virginia Supreme
J. BK. Corrett
Elks Call To Attend Lodge Session
The Elks urge members to attend a lodge session on February 15 at a specified hour. The notice, signed by Exalted Ruler and Secretary W L Hollis, cites business of importance and provides official dates 14 15 21.
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W. L. Hollis
Sec’y
A Good Time to Install Electric Lights
A promotion notes wiring at cost and the modern lighting as the best and cheapest option. It claims many homes are recently wired and urges phoning the Electric Company for service.
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Electric Company
Tsté
Mrs Hannah D. Smith Dies in City Hall Auditory
Mrs Hannah D Smith widow of prominent Winchester businessman German Smith dies suddenly at about 7 in City Hall Auditorium during mid winter recital. She was born in New Jersey 74 years ago and came to Winchester after marriage in 1864. Funeral and burial arrangements to follow.
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Hannah D. Smith
German
Winchester
City Hall
Fort Lou Seminary
Virginia Smith
Smith
Evans
Fairmont
James L. Keller
E. C. Stuart
Robert McO. Glass
Walter Cox
Hotel _Evans
Harry Jack
Jack
Walter McCauley
Mes. Smith
New Jersey
Healings
Browning
Jersey
German Smith
United States Army
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Stock
Council
Bigamist
Henry Baetjer’ & Co
Seip
Sarah Finley
MR. Keating
Fort Loudoun
Handley Board's
Rae
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