Underwriters Taxed Heavier In Virginia Reform
Virginia Senate committee reports favorably on a constitutional amendment allowing income tax. The bill upps insurance company licenses to 1.5 percent and fire companies to 1.25 percent of gross income, boosting state revenue. The measure passed 26 to 5 amid opposition led by Senator Hart.
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Swanton
United States
Senate Committee For Courts of Justice
Congres Cam
Senate
Virginia Wicks
Hart
House Committee On
Fhrockmorton
Board of Supervisors
Henrico Board
Throckmorton
Friends Entertain Bride and Groom
Mr G Reginald Haines and Anna Ford Brand of Kansas City Mo married January 25 in Kansas City have returned to the bride’s mother home and are being entertained by friends Judge E E Porterfield hosted a box party at the Rhoda circus in their honor They expect to arrive in Winchester as their future home late this month
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G. Reginald Haines
Anna Ford Brand
Kansas City
E. E. Porterfield
Frederick County
Rhoda Circus
Mrs. Haines
Winchester
Odd Fellows Set Next Reunion Site at Inwood Park
Tri-State League of Odd Fellows officers met in Brunswick Maryland to plan the annual reunion. Madison Lodge member S D McDonald of Winchester attended as plans were announced to hold the 1910 reunion at Inwood Park on the Cumberland Valley Railroad between Winchester and Martinsburg on Tuesday August 2.
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Tri-State League of Odd Fellows
Brunswick
League
D. MiDonald
Madison Lodge
Winchester
Datthas
Inwood Park
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
Sale at Eeabold farm Swimley Va 7 horses 20 cattle
Auction at Eeabold farm in Swimley Virginia on Tuesday March 8 at 10 am lists 7 horses and colts 20 cattle 24 sheep 25 hogs and shoats farm implements and household goods. Auctioneer Wm F Duttper.
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Eeabold Farm
Swimley
Wim. F. Duttprer
Seabold Farm
WM. F. Dutterer
Pictures The Casino Presents In City’s Best Yet
A boastful note touts unique film images shown at The Casino with claims of superior quality unseen elsewhere in the city.
Weather forecast for Virginia calls for rain and cold
The Weather Bureau bulletins forecast rain tonight then colder conditions across northern and western portions, with Thursday bringing more rain or snow and continued cold.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Firemen May Go To Martinsburg for February 22 Event
Friendship Fire Company considers sending a party to Martinsburg West Virginia on George Washington's Birthday for an evening celebration. The trip requires at least 60 participants with a committee headed by Marceline Anderson and Fred Forney coordinating. A Cumberland Valley Railroad special train to Winchester will run that night if 60 passengers are guaranteed.
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Friendship Fire Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
George Washington
Messrs
Marceline Anderson
Fred. Forney
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Taxpayers Seek Void Contract Recovery From City
A group of taxpayers plans to file suit to recover funds alleged to be void under a void contract with the city. The action aims to undo payments or obligations arising from the disputed agreement.
Miss Sara Knight a Bride in August
Winchester readers learn of the secret marriage of Miss Elbeth Randolph Knight to Harold Clapp, both of Washington, D C, performed August 16 1909 at Immanuel Protestant Episcopal church Cumberland Maryland. The couple kept the wedding quiet until recently and plan a visit to Winchester soon.
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Winchester
Sara
Elbeth Randolph Knight
Nellie Peyton “Knight
Washington
Harold Ena Clapp
Charles E. Clapp
Star
Immanuel Protestant Episcopal Church of Cumberland
W. H. Benford
Miss Knight
Miss McGuire
North Brad
Mr. Clapp
Farm Transfer Records 107 Acres in Apple Pie Ridge
A county deed records transfer from William Graichen and wife to George S. Mac Dowell of New York City. The 107 acre Graichen farm on Apple Pie Ridge sold for $11,000. Mac Dowell plans to live there and focus on apple raising, expected to arrive later this month.
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William
Graichen
Ridge
George S. MacDowell
New York
Ciity
MaxiDowell
MacDowell
Desirable six room flat for rent in central location
Describes a port rent listing for a six room flat with central location and all conveniences. Mentions the contact person Henry Barptijer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menry Barptijer
Frish Mackerel Invitation From New Clerks
Fragmentary notice mentions Henry Baetjer & Co and a 4th page invitation from our new clerks. Readable names include ORNDORFF and MIGVICAR with unclear context about a fancy lot and palt.
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Orndorff &Migvicar
Henry Baetjer & Ca
Mutual Farmers Club Haldeman Farm Critique
The Mutual Farmers' Club met at Lewis Pidgeon's home on Saturday in February to discuss the Haldeman Farm critique. W. E. Brancon was absent and B. W. Lupton was named president pro tem. H. M. Bond presented a praised club paper.
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Mutual Farmers’ Club
Lewis Pidgeon
W. E B. Brancon
B. W. Lupton
H. M. Bond
Pidgeon
J. S. Haldeman
O.K. Widen
Ivell
iMr
N. W. Solenberger
Solenberger
Eugene E. Chiles Named Cashier at Stephens City Bank
Eugene E. Chiles has been appointed cashier of the Peoples Bank of Stephens City Virginia following the resignation of Vice President J Harvey Canter. Chiles’ banking experience is expected to help the bank grow while Basters plans a rest and return to other business interests in Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene BE. Chiles
Peoples’ Bank
Stephene City
J. Harvey Canter
New Divorce Cure Has Been Discovered
A chaotic local page fragment notes a film titled New Divorce Cure shown at Auditor ium tonight amid crowds and mockery. A separate sale announces February 22 by La Follette offering 13 horses 27 cattle 40 sheep 25 hogs farm implements and more with V trains to carry attendees.
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At. B. BE. LaFollette
Iptf
B. BE. Laflollette
Firemen's Bazar At Sarah Zane Fire Company
The bazar opened last evening on the ground floor of the Henry building North Main Street and drew a large attendance. Donations of fancy articles will be raffled during the fair and substantial suppers are sold each evening. The Rouss Hook and Ladder Co. and other local fire departments will attend this and next week.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Henry Building
North Main Street
Rouss Hook and Ladder Co
Seabold Farm Public Sale Listing in Swimley Virginia
A public sale notice for Seabold farm at Swimley Virginia lists seven horses and related stock, twenty cattle, and other farm goods including coke and lumber. The sale, overseen by WM. F. DUTTERER and B. BE Laflollette, is scheduled for February 22 with plans to transport attendees to and from the event.
Lafollette Announces Big Sale at Feb 22 Station
All GC. V.R. R. trains will stop at BE. Lafollette's big sale on February 22. Apt
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GC. V.R. R
BE. Lafollette
Apt
Meeting of State Horticultural Society Adjourns at Greenwood Farm
A good meeting of farmers and fruit growers was held by the State Horticultural Society. Unanswered questions due to unavoidable member absences. The club adjourned after accepting an invitation to meet at Greenwood Farm, home of President W. E. B. Branson, with another note from D. P. Pierce of Glenmore Kennery in Clarke County.
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State Horticultural Society
Greenwood Farm
W. E B. Branson
D. ‘P. Pierce
Glenmore
Two War Veterans Laid To Rest In Mount Hebron
Gen Ashby Camp members attended two funerals in one day. James Whetzel a prominent county farmer of Clearbrook was laid to rest at Mount Hebron after services at his home. Dr Philip Fairmont Avenue known physician, longtime Ashby Camp adjutant, was also buried at Mount Hebron with a large gathering and pallbearers from Baltimore Cumberland and Winchester.
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J Hy Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Wiichester
Whetzell
Hebron Cemetery
George B. Bushnell
Luther
Hugh §. Lupton
John Bon
B. A. LaFolette
John ‘I
Doyd
Philip Fairmont
Tagen
Bright
Boyd
Ashby Camp
Pease
Jeans
H. Lacy
Jas. R. Graham
Henry M. White
Royd
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Broher
K.holmes Boyd
Messrs
Hunter Boyd
Baltimore
Thrunton Boyd
Cumberland
Mae John
Louisi A. Miller
Robert Shuits
Wiliam
Miller
Winchester
Dr. Boyd
Andrew H. H. Boyd
Maryland Court of Appeals
Vaudeville at Empire and Friend Nights
Wanted young men of dust ners ability to fill important coalition with large prospects. Apply by mail nar to X care of office. Aptt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustners
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Silvester
W. D. Cardwell
Strother
Inwood
Sara Knight
Mr. Hi. C. Clapp
Sarah Zane Bazar
Haldeman Farm
Eugene E. Chiles
Bazar
Basar
W. Boyd, Sr
Empire
Argio Saxon
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