Miss Annie Russell Shatters Glass Ceiling in Insurance Field
Miss Annie Russell of Fairmont West Virginia, niece of Annie R Hack, emerges as a top life insurance agent with Equitable Life. At Wheeling she joined the state agency and soon led the Southern Century Club delegates by written business. She earned a $100 prize for top production in the last ten weeks, amid Mardi Gras attendance in New Orleans with the West Virginia delegation.
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Annie Russell
Fairmont
W.va
Annie R. Hack
Russelle
Wheeling
Fairxhont ‘Times
New Orleans
Clui
Equitable Life Insurance Society
United States
Clu
Equitable
Russell
Mics Russell
West Virginia
Orchard Brand Lime and Sulphur Solution Advertised
Spraying time is now here. Received 3500 gallon tank car Orchard Brand Lime and Sulphur Solution. Can fill your barrels at a saving to you. Let us quote your prices.
Sweeny and Dinges Tie in Shenandoah County
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Nannie Pearl Dinges of near Toms Brook Va to Mr Harry Sweeny formerly of Woodstock and now of Toms Brook took place Sunday afternoon at Laumeville Shenandoah county. Rev D H Rhodes of Saumsville church officiated.
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Nannie Pearl Dinges
Benjamin Dinges
Toms Brook
Harry Sweeny
Woodstock
Laumeville
Shenandoah County
D.H. Rhodes
Saumsville
How to Get a Standard Fence Free Ad Reveals Free Offer
Advertisement on page 2 by P. M. Funkhouser explains a method to obtain a standard fence free of charge. The note appears in a period newspaper and emphasizes a no-cost offer.
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P. M. Funkhouser
Glidden Tourists May Visit Richmond Route
Richmond hopes to lure Glidden tourists to stop in the city during their fall southern trip to Atlanta. The plan includes Winchester and the Valley Turnpike as part of the visit, with assurances that Virginia roads will be superior to those in the west. The route from Washington to Richmond is presented as the better option for a smooth tour.
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Richmond
Atlanta
Winchester
Washington
Virginia
Great Western
Public Sale of Stock on Seabold Farm in Swimley Va
Public sale conducted by WM. F. DUTTERER on Tuesday March 8 at 10 a m. on Seabold farm Swimley Virginia featuring q horses and colts and 20 cattle and .24 iptf.
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Beabold Farm
Swimley
Jptf
WM. F. Duttprer
Seabold Farm
Iptf
WM. F. Dutterer
Debate closes on liquor as committees prepare verdict
The Senate and House committees on privileges and elections hear final arguments on the statewide prohibition bill. Local option advocates and the state-wide faction present closing statements led by Capt. D. M. Smith and W. A. Anderton versus Capt. J. TM. Smithers and Dr. James Cannon Jr. A separate tax plan for automobiles sets rates from 5 to 20 dollars. Gettysburg monument to Virginia soldiers is ordered if the Senate backs the House action.
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Senate
House
D. M. Smith
Model Licence League of America
W. A. Anderton
Norfolk
J. ™. Smithers
James Cannon, Jr
Hcward’ 'M. Hoge
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Clements
iGettyssburge
Virginia
Gillespie Named for U S Attorney Post in Virginia
President Taft sent the name of A P Gillespie of Tazewell county to the Senate for the western district of Virginia to succeed Thomas Lee Moore. Gillespie, a prominent southwest Virginia Republican, was urged to run for governor last summer but declined due to ill health. Moore, retiring district attorney, lives at Christiansburg and has held the office under several Republican administrations.
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Taft
A. P. Gillespie
Tazewell County
Senate
United States
Western District
Virginia
Thomas Lee Moore
Baker Accepts Sales Post in St. Louis Chocolate Firm
Mr W Alexander Baker left yesterday afternoon by Cumberland Valley Railroad for St Louis Missouri to join the sales department of his father Mrs William H Bakers chocolate business. He will base his headquarters in St Louis and travel from that city. Friends here wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Alexander Baker
Cumperland Valley Railroad
S J. Louis
William, H. Baker
Dr. Julian Ward Denies Resignation Rumor
Winchester physician Dr. Julian F. Ward, division medical examiner for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, tells The Star there is no truth to rumors of his resignation. Ward has served for many years and is a well known railroad official.
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Shenandoah Valley
Julian F. Ward
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
the Star
Ward
Going To Idaho To Make Fortune
Millwood Va February 18 report says twelve well known young men from the Millwood neighborhood plan to go to Idaho in spring. They aim to reach the ground for the August drawing of government allotted Indian lands. They start with about $1000 in capital.
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Millwood
Idaho
Sunday Services at U B Church in Red Bud area
Sunday school at 1 o clock sharp. Preaching at 11 a m on What Is the Will of God. Baptism administered. Red Bud U B Church service at 2 30 p m with Junior C E at 4 and Seniors at 6 45. Sermon at 7 30 The War of the Ages. Fourth quarterly conference Wednesday night at 7 39 with A S Hammick presiding. Suppers from Sarah Zane bazaar. job ad for young men. Dutterer's sale upcoming with ewe flock.
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Good Samaritan Men's Bible
Red Bud U. B
C. E
A. S Hammick
H. &. Richardson
Bitter cold wave to hit several states
An official telegram from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad warns of a bitter cold wave sweeping New Jersey eastern Pennsylvania Maryland eastern West Virginia and Virginia with temperatures dropping 40 to 80 degrees in 36 hours. The Weather Bureau bulletin predicts the cold spell mainly in southeast Virginia with colder nights and fair weather elsewhere.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Washington
Weathen Bureau
Postmaster Kern Reappointed At Winchester
Washington reports President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Bentley Kern for reappointment as postmaster at Winchester. Locals cheer the bid, noting Kern’s prior terms under Roosevelt and gains in local post office receipts last year near twenty thousand dollars with a payroll around sixteen thousand.
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Washington Evening Star
Taft
Senate
Bentley Kern
Winchester
Kern
Postoffice
Robert G. Gibens
Roosevelt
Ilécal
Go with the crowds to Sarah Baas Mpasae
The fragment mentions a person named Sarah Baas Mpasae and urges joining a crowd. No clear event, organization, or location details are provided to form a full news card.
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Sarah Baas
Mistaken? No visit the Casino for nightly motion pictures
Attend the Dut tererer's sale on Friday March 8 at 1 pm featuring a pair of black heavy draft Percheron Colts. The Casino advertises matinees Saturdays from 2 to 5 and showcases latest films nightly.
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Dutterer
Empire Vaudeville Tonight
Empire vaudeville listing shows skating at 7 30 with intervals and showtimes at 8 45 and 9 30.
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Empire Vaudeville
Anglo- Rouvrio
Barber Mr Pulliam Returns to Chair at Wright Store
Mr Pulliam, the well known barber, has recovered from illness and resumes his chair at the Wright cigar store and pool room on North Main Street. The item mentions reduced prices on coats on page four and notes shipments from Sarah Zane’s Bazaar sending sujpipers to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Pulliam
Wright Cigar Store
North Main
Imported Horses Here Next Month
Mr J Mack Noonan, local representative for Harry Moffatt president of the Idaho Valley wars company, reports a consignment of about 20 Percheron stallions will be shipped in and arrive in March. The new firm leases Henry stables on Braddock street for the stock and plans to keep horses at Amherl street steeler. The facilities are large and ready for the imported stock and local horsemen show strong interest in the venture.
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Noonan
Steeler
Amherl Street
Henry
Moffatt’s. Company
Fear Epidemic of Scarlet Fever Strikes Woodstock
Scarlet fever cases mount in Woodstock Shenandoah County over 10 days. Mrs Morston wife of Joseph Marston a Southern Railway mail clerk dies from the disease as four children fall ill. Homes of Morston and Frank Moreton quarantined and schools closed as authorities move to halt spread.
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Woodstock
Shenadoah
Morston
Joseph Marston
Southern Railway
Frank Moreton
Wreck Report Ties To Crew Error At Carlisle
Cumberland Valley Railroad officials report the No. 14 wreck near Carlisle Carlisle Pa occurred yesterday morning due to crew failure to properly close a switch. The derailed engine toppled the express and baggage car while the remaining cars stayed on the rails.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Ger
Carli Pa
College Stain
Carlisle
West
Harrisburg
Great Biograph Auditorium Tonight in Winchester
Audience invited to the Great Biograph Auditorium tonight to view a reel from A. B. American Biogram. patrons urged to arrive early and join the crowd for the feature presentation touted as remarkable.
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Winchester
Aoain A. B
American Biogram
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W. Va
Miss Dinges
Strode
Winchester Christian Church
Bo Grimm
Briel- Werk
Philip -Crisman
Awork
Newman
Oakland
Mr. Gillespie
St. Louis
U. B. Church
Sarah Zane Bazaar
Star Offics
Sarah Zane Bazar
Mr. Pulliam
Coat Falls
Wrenry ~ Bachier & Co
Sarah Zane
Bazar
Solenberger & Co
France
U.V
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