Mr. Cone Victim Of A Bad Fall At Riverton Mill
George W. Cone of Riverton Virginia suffered a severe knee cap fracture from a fall. He was taken to the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville for expert treatment. Cone operates the Riverton mill and presides over Berryville Milling Company. He belongs to Winchester Commandery Knights Templar and has many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cone
Riverton
Cone
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Cone Q
Berryville Milling Company
Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Mr Graichen Still Owns Elm Shade Farm
The Star reports the deed from William C. Graichen to Mrs. George S. MacDowell for 167 acres on Ripple Ridge. Despite rumors, Graichen states Elm Shade remains not for sale, and he also owns a 300 acre Him Shade near MacDowell’s property and a farm near Boyce in Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
William C. Graichen
George S. MacDowell
Ripple Ridge
Pictures at the Auditorium Tonight Draw Crowd
A series of good pictures will be shown at the auditorium tonight attracting local interest and indicating a lively community event for residents seeking entertainment.
Dozen Sheep Killed By Dogs In West Virginia Flock
In Bunker Hill on February 17, dogs raided the Jackson flock killing six sheep and mortally injuring six more. Mr. Jackson located the dogs and had them killed. Local notes include Miss Anna Tabb visiting Martinsburg and Rev G A Luttrell preaching. Snow fell Friday with high winds Saturday, blocking roads for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Jackson
Anna Tabb
Martinsburg
G. A. Luttrell
Cliff Tabbe
Harry LeFevre
Tabler
Anyone Can Go With The Firemen
All persons whether members or non members may accompany the Friendship Fire Company to Martinsburg for the Washington birthday celebration. They will meet at Friendship hall at 8 o clock Friday evening February 18 to make final arrangements for the trip. The Cumberland Valley Railroad plans a special train back to Winchester on the night of February 22 if 60 passengers are guaranteed. Also notice for Dutterer’s ale sale on Tuesday March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Martinsburg
Washington
Friendship Hall
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Mrs. Eliza Parshall Dies After Long Illness at Home
Mrs. Eliza Ann Parshall, widow of Vincent Parshall, died at age 87 at her Jerryville Virginia home after a lingering illness from aging. Born in Pennsylvania she moved to Clarke county years ago and was active in the Baptist church. Funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at her home with Rev. Dr. Julian Broaddus officiating. burial in Green Hill cemetery. Survived by two sons Dr. James Parshall of Uniontown Pennsylvania and Isaac Parshall of Pennsylvania. three daughters Mrs S F Baughman and Misses Lizzie and Tillie Parshall of Jerryville. Her husband died about six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Broaddus
Green Hill Cemetery
John B. Neill
James W. Foley
H. W. Baker
H. W. Shepard
W. T. Lewis
J. M. Bell
James Parshall
Uniontown
Isaac Parshall
Pennsylvania
S. F. Baughman
Lizzie
Tillie Parshall
Lecture on Hygiene At Presbyterian Church Draws 300
A men only lecture at the Presbyterian church drew about 300 men as Dr. 8. P. Latane of this city discussed hygiene with clear, expert detail. The event was hosted by the Six W class and included coffee and sandwiches afterward. Latane promised a future lecture on similar topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Latane
J B Grimm To Erect New Church
Contractor H B Grimm awarded the contract for building a new Christian church at Braddock and Clifford streets. The Oakland pressed brick structure will feature brickwork and carpentry by Philip Chrismore as the successful bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Grimm
Christian Church
Braddock and
Clifford Streets
Oakland
Ohio
Philip Chrismore
Masonic Memorial To George Washington Planned in Alexandria
A large Masonic assembly will meet in Alexandria Virginia on February 22 George Washingtons birthday to form a national memorial for George Washington a former worshipful master of the Washington lodge Invitations have been sent to grand masters nationwide with many expected to attend President Taft a fraternity member will attend and speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Alexandria
Washington
George Washington
Washington Lodge
United States
Taft
Anglo-Saxon Trio at the Empire Tonight
A brief notice announces a big musical hit by an Anglo-Saxon trio performing at the Empire tonight, with a plea for readers to see page six for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Prohibition Battle Rages in State Capitol Hearing
Advocates of statewide and local option prohibition clash before Senate and House committees in a packed Capitol hearing. Speakers include Rev. James Cannon Jr for prohibition and S L Kelley for opponents, with Senator Strede backing state-wide measures and traders fearing mass registration shifts and job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Senate
House
State Corporation Commission
House Forum
Sale
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
James Cannon, Jr
S. L. Kelley
Strede
Keeler and Chambers Tie The Knot In Galveston
William B. Keeler of Galveston and Edith A. L. Chambers of St. Louis wed at Trinity Episcopal church in Galveston. The bride, daughter of a St. Louis jeweler, was born in England and moved to America with her family. The groom, an optician, operates the optical department of M. O. Nopbe & Company. They honeymooned in San Antonio and will live at 1813 Avenue H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Trinity Eipiscopal Church
Charles %. Aves
Edith A. L. Chambers
St. Louis
William B. Keeler
Leamington
Warwickshire
England
America
Mr. Keeler
Frederick County
C. B. Keeler
Winchester
M.O- Nopbe & Company, Jewelers and Opticians
San Antonio
Mrs. Keeler
No. 1813
Avenue H
Wanted Young Men for Important Positions with Prospects
Classified notice seeking young men with business ability to fill important positions with large prospects. Apply by mail only to X care of Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care
Star Office
Iptf
Virginia Anti-Saloon League pushes state wide prohibition
In an afternoon session Secretary J D McAlister of the Anti Saloon League of Virginia argued that most counties are dry and that Virginians favor statewide prohibition. He criticized the league's methods and reiterated its aim of total abolition of the liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McAlister
Rev Dr Stephenson to Resume Preaching This Spring
Rev Dr P D Stephenson pastor of the Woodstock Presbyterian Church and a noted member of Winchester Presbytery, will resume ministerial duties early this spring after an extended rest. He was ill during communion services months ago and has rested at Waynesboro Virginia gaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Stephenson
Presbyterian Church of
Public Sale of Stock on Seabold Farm in Gwimley Va
A public sale will be held Tuesday March 8 at 10 a m on Seabold farm in Gwimley Virginia. Items include 7 horses and colts 20 cattle 24 sheep 25 hogs and shoats farm implements and household goods conducted by WM Dut terer auctioneer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabold
Gwimley
Igptf
WM. F. Dutterer
Eeabold Farm
Swimley
WM. F. Dupterer
Sulphur and Lime Spraying Ad From Solenberger Co
R and S Sulphur and Lime for winter spraying and summer John 8S Solenberger and Co. Welp the firemen at bacar Ip2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solenberger & Co
Bacar
Firemen's Bazar Attracts Crowds In Henry Building
The Sarah Zane Fire Company bazar on North Main Street drew steady crowds last night with supper by the ladies in charge. The Rouss Hock and Ladder Co will attend tonight, followed by Friendship on Thursday and Charley Rouss next week. donations and gift items are being offered for auction before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Henry
North Main Street
Rouss, Hock and Ladder Co
Friendship Fire Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Bazar
Insurance Agents To Attend Banquet
Manager O L Jamison of the Winchester office of Metropolitan Life, with Agent Bernard O Leary, left for Baltimore to attend a convention of the company superintendents at the Belvedere Hotel. O Leary ranks among the top Metropolitan agents in the south. A banquet will host hundreds from the east and south this evening. Metropolitan claims over 10,000,000 policyholders and assets above 277,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Jamison
Winchester
Met Htan Life
Belvedere
Ihs
Card Party For Miss Baldwin at Germantown Home
Miss Mamie Baldwin visits cousin Miss Corinne Balderston and attends a large card party held at the Germantown home. Baldwin wore a yellow gown, Balderston in white lingerie, and Balderston’s sister presided at the punch bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Baldwin
Corinne
Balderston
Germantown
Miss Baldwin
Miss Balderston
Fireman Falls Ill Delaying Baltimore and Ohio Train No 8
Baltimore and Ohio Train No 8 arriving an hour late due to Fireman Garrison's sudden illness after leaving Lexington. Brakeman relieved him until a substitute could be sent. Delay affected schedule between Harrisonburg and Strasburg Junction. train held for connections and rerouted to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Garrison
Lexington
Harrisonburg
Southern Railway
Strasburg Junction
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Percheron Colts At Dut terer's Sale On March 8
A notice promotes a sale of a pair of black heavy draft Percheron colts at Dut terer's sale on Tuesday March 8 hosted by Sarah Zane Bazar. The listing highlights the two horses for prospective buyers and directs to the event organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutterer
Girl Tumbles Into Open Fire Near Winchester
Fanny Smith, daughter of James Polk Smit mates of the Parish Farm west of Winchester, was seized by an epileptic fit and fell into an open fire in a parish house. She was burned on face, hand, and chest, and was rescued by an inmate who pulled her away. A doctor attended and she recovered somewhat after restoratives were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Smith
James Polk
Winchester
G. L. Miller
Rain Tonight Then Snow Across Virginia
The Weather Bureau forecast rain tonight and Friday in Virginia with a likely turn to snow in the western portion as colder air moves in. The bulletin appears in a Washington dateline special to The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Re Funkhouser
Valley baseball league eyed for Staunton and five cities
Efforts to organize a Valley baseball circuit include Staunton Harrisonburg Waynesboro Hagerstown Martinsburg Frederick and others. Aimed at Class D or I level with a $400 monthly team cap, the plan seeks league leadership from I K Roby of the Staunton association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Wireter
Hagerstown
Martineburg- Frederick
iMr. I. K
Roby
For a Handsome Coach Horse at Dutterer's Sale
A sale notice for a handsome coach horse cataloged under Dutterer’s auction. The listing indicates a Tuesday sale day with details readable in the period advertisement.
Sale of Livestock and Household Goods at LafFollette Farm
Hors es cattle sheep and hogs to be sold February 22 and 23 at B E LafFollette's farm. Items include 40 sheep 25 hogs harness wagons household goods chickens turkeys lumber 100 barrels corn. Trains will carry persons to the sale location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. LafFollette
Acetal
Biograph Show At Gas Tonight Becomes Local Highlight
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a film at the Gas tonight with local interest. No further readable details on title, time, or attendees are available.
Orchard Equipments auction at Berryville farm
Goulds hand and power spray pumps offered by Goulds representative for Clarke and ick counties. Auction Tuesday March 8 at 10 a m at Eabold farm Swimley Va includes horses and colts 20 cattle 24 sheep 25 hogs and shoats and farm implements conducted by Wm F Duperer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
L Goulds
Ick
Clarke Counties
Poland Gettie and Jurox Shoats Auction Notice
Sale to include a nice lot of Poland gettie and Jurox shoats. Attendeale scheduled for Tuesday March 8. Supper offered at bazar. Auction scene described with local event tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Gettie
Jurox
Eale
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Mr. Cone
Mr. Graichen
J. B. Grimm
Masonic
Geo. Washington
MR. Strode
Bill
Cent
N. T. Patterson
Common Council of
Peters- Sure
James J. Kreamer
Allen Jones
Newport News
W. B. Keeler
Edith Chambers
McAllister
Dr. Stephenson
Sarah Zane Bazar
Valley
Gaseinio
Orchard Equiovments
H. B. Castlifmian
Berryville, Va
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