What Constitutes a Public Road and Highway Conversion
Judge T W Harrison in Frederick County dismisses claims to turn a private path into a public road. Fries victory hinges on county court records showing establishment, not general use or informal work by locals. The opinion heavily cites Supreme Court decisions and cautions that public roads require court action proven by official records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert Fries
John J. Harmer
Fries
T. W. Harrison
Frederick County
R. Barton
Harry R. Kern
Harrison
Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Bar
Lewis
Want Pike Men To See It Now
North Frederick Pike road officers are invited by wagoners to inspect road conditions now. The letter notes summer inspections are common and urges faster macadamizing and better road tax returns for the money paid. Signed by the wagoners.
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North Frederick Pike
Plaza hosts Cooper and Miller on recreation visit
John L. Cooper of Cooper Bros wholesale grocers and William Rae Miller of the Barr studio, both of Winchester Virginia, are guests at the Plaza for recreation visits according to the Havana Post dated February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Cooper
Cooper Bros
William Rae Miller
Barr Studio
Winchester
Havana
Ciba
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office
Week ending February 17 1911 list of unclaimed letters with names including J N Clark Morris Field Blankey Hart Peter Jones H A Parsons Herman Roemer Virginia Friplett Mrs Geo T Walker letters require one cent per letter received by the addressee Bentley Kern PS MM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. N. Clark
Morris Field
Blankey Hart
Peter _ Jones
H. A. Parsons
Herman “Roemer
Virginia ‘Friplett
Geo. T. Walker
Bentley Kern
Busy Men Wanted Tomorrow at Golden Rule Class
A brief notice invites busy men to attend tomorrow’s Golden Rule Bible Class at 9.45 a.m. It says they will be welcome, signaling an open invitation to join the session.
Market Street M E Church Services and Classes
The Market Street M E Church announces Sunday preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Pastor Rev Arthur E Slagle. Sunday School and the Baraca Bible Class for men at 2 16. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 45 p m. The children’s class for church members will meet Thursday at 3 30 p m in the church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Slagle
Baraca
A M E Church Forty Seventh Anniversary Services Begin
The A M E Church marks its forty seventh anniversary with services starting tomorrow through the fourth Sunday. Morning preaching at 11 o clock by M Armistead, son of the late Rev. Robert Armistead who organized St. Paul's Church. Evening service at 7 3 p m. All invited. John H Ross Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Armistead
Robert Armistead
St. Paul’s Church
Allen
John. H. Ross
Good Habit Promotes Thrift At Jones and Jolliffe Store
The item urges turning time into money by buying at Jones and Jolliffe in Winchester Virginia. It claims steady high values and that shoppers increasingly favor the store for best prices throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and Jolliffe
Winchester
Russell County Approves Two Road Bonds Totaling 400000
The electorate of Russell County voted for a $275,000 bond issue for good roads and passed it by a large majority. Within the last year the county approved a $125,000 road bond, adding to the road program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Hunting Fortune Teller Robbery Leaves Norfolk Women Poor
A group of Norfolk women seek news of a clairvoyant who occupied a downtown office suite until five days ago. They report losses from 50 to 150 dollars each in cash and jewels, with some losing their entire savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Jim Crow Law Bill Fails in West Virginia Legislature
The Jim Crow bill was sent to the legislative graveyard in the West Virginia Senate after a 45 to 29 vote. Black belt members urged against its rejection citing fears it could affect the next campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West
West Virginia
Winchester Social News Dominates Sunday Papers Says Star
The Washington Sunday Star asserts it prints more general social and local notes from Winchester and vicinity than all other Sunday papers combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Star
Winchester
Colt Contention and Wissler Death in Shenandoah County
In Spout Spring a powerful colt fights to sprint away, injuring Paul Marsh and two Hardesty brothers before being coaxed home. In Mount Jackson area, Frank H. Wissler, 73, dies after weeks of illness. burial at Mount Hebron after services in Winchester. Wissler, Canadian born, leaves two sons, John L. and Frank E. Wissler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spout Spring
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Valley Pike
West
New York State
O. J. Hardesty
Marsh
Hugh Hardesty
Hugh
Hardesty
Walter Hardesty
Walter
Robert W. Stone
Frank H. Wissler
Strathmore Farm
Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
Wissler
Episcopal Church
Christ Jeh
Winchester
Mount Hebron
W. D. Smith
Christ Church
Ontario
Canada
Virginia
Library Furnace
Dr. Stone
L. Erb
Winchester Strawboard Company
Mr. Wissler
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
John L. Wissler
Frank E. Wissler
Public Sale of Valuable Stock at Dr Bell's Farm
On February 20 at 10 a.m. a public sale of horses and colts cattle 27 ewes and lambs 4 hogs hay and fodder will be held at Dr Bell's farm on Cedar Creek trade. Bell and Smith promote the auction with listing of animals and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Cedar Creek
Four Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight
A great big show can be seen at the Auditorium tonight for five cents including a feature vitigraph. Come early and get a seat.
Modern Home Lighting Promoted by Electric Company
Advertising copy touts wiring for electric lights as cost effective and modern with low service costs. The message invites homes to adopt electric lighting and to contact the Electric Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Electric Company
Bede
Mid Winter Entertainment at Winchester Public School
A benefit event hosted by the High School Science Department will be held in the Winchester Public School Auditorium on Tuesday evening February 21 at 8 o clock. Admission is 25 cents with reserved seats at 35 cents. Tickets on sale at T. T. Walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Public School
Benefit High School
T. T. “Wall's
City Court to Convene Monday for Shipe Case
The February term of the Corporation Court will meet in City Hall Monday morning. A grand jury is expected to be summoned to hear the case of John Henry Shipe, the confessed bigamist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
John Henry Shipe
Taylor Hotel Furniture to Be Auctioned at Premises
Public auction announced for February 23 to sell the furniture from the Taylor Hotel description by public notice. Auction will take place on the premises. Ip-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Hotel
Rain Sunday Then Colder Weather Forecast for Virginia
The Weather Bureau issued the official Virginia forecast noting rain tonight and probably Sunday, followed by colder conditions. The special bulletin from Washington dated February 18 reports the risk of continued wet weather into the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather’ Bureau
Resignation Accepted for Frederick County Deputy James Anderson
The resignation of James N. Anderson of Gore a deputy sheriff in Frederick County was recently submitted to Sheriff John M. Silver and accepted. Anderson served in the western section for years and has now turned his attention to farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Anderson
Gore
Frederick County
John M. Silver
Andeerson
Short School Program Noted Amid Illness at Red Bud
Miss Bessie Jackson, teacher at Red Bud public school, informs The Star that the February 22 school entertainment will be brief due to illness among pupils. Mr Howard P. Kerns of White Hat was a visitor in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Jackson
Red “Bud
the Star
Howard P. Kerns
White Hat
Mr Bodwell Registers at Hotel Evans in New York
Mr P. D. Bodwell of New York registered at Hotel Evans this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Bodwell
New York
Hotel Evans
Sale of Union Bank Stock By G Clarence Miller
Private sale notice lists S4 shares of Union Bank stock offered by G Clarence Miller. Details not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
Clarence Miller
Evangelist Thompson Leaves Winchester For Westernport Revival
Rev. George A. Thompson, a prominent United Brethren evangelist, departs Winchester for Westernport Md to start a revival. He aided Rev H E Richardson in Winchester with 52 new members joined and 81 professions of faith across Union Chapel Red Bud and Stines Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Thompson
United Brethren Church
Wih
Chester
Frederick County
Westernport
Mr. Thompson
H. E. Richardson
Winchester
Union Chapel
Red Bud
Stines Chapel
Missionary Society Entertainment in Kernstown Church
The Young People's Missionary Society of Kernstown will host its annual entertainment at the Methodist Episcopal Church South on Friday night February 24 at 7 o clock. The program includes special music several addresses and a dialogue titled A Call to Christian America featuring fifteen costumed characters representing heathen nations. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s ‘ Missionary Society
Kernstown
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
America
Mutual policyholders face assessed bills in 1910 case
Courts confirm a 45362 dollar assessment on Citizens Mutual Fire policyholders of Holly Michigan with a 9000 dollar reduction from the receiver’s original plan. Michigan Supreme Court holds solvent policyholders must cover shares of those dead or judgment proof. Buy fire insurance in old line stock cos. See H R Bryarly & Co agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Mutual Fire
Holly
Mich
Michigan Supreme Court
Old Line Stock Cos
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Newlin Brothers Arrested After Drinking Half Gallon Whiskey
Newlin brothers J and Fred from the western Frederick county area came to town and received half a gallon of whiskey from a nearby West Virginia town. By three, they were jailed at City Hall after being picked up near the county lavatory by Chief Doran and Patrolman Hollis for reportedly consuming nearly all the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. J
Fred. Newlin
Frederick County
West Virginia
Pyoth
Doran
Hollis
Stork Delivers Healthy Son at Braddock Heights
Mrs. and Mrs. D. J. Reedy welcomed a daughter by stork at their Braddock Heights home last night. The baby, a fine lusty boy, weighs nine pounds and prompted warm congratulations from many friends for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kohlhousen.
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Stork
D. J. Reedy
Braddock Heights
Roy i Kohlhousen
A Box of Monkeys Play Set for John Kerr Public School
Hundreds of tickets have already sold for A Box of Monkeys to be performed by the John Kerr Public School boys and girls at the Auditorium on Tuesday evening next week. The production promises to be one of the most interesting and successful entertainments yet from the school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr — Public Ols
Mr GC A Green Visits Providence Visitor in Town
Mr GC A Green of Providence Rhode Island was among the business visitors in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. A. Green
Providence R. I
Mr J O Bruip of Alexandria Visiting Town on Business
Mr J O Bruip of Alexandria is spending several days in town for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Bruip
Alexandria
Sunday Star Promoted as Favorite Family Newspaper
The Washington Sunday Star is touted as the favorite family newspaper and will be available from Winchester news dealers tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington “Sunday Star
Winchester
Eldridge in Livonia Afoot in Unclear Business Days
In Livonia Eldridge described as spending several days in unclear business activity with no evident work or purpose noted. The fragment hints at a personal or local matter without definite actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speene
Mrs Arthur Burton Returns to Baltimore
Mrs Arthur Burton arrived in Baltimore this morning after visiting her mother in law Mrs James Burton on West Witter street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Burton
Baltimore
Inlaw
James Burton
West Witter Street
Washington Women and Religion Ad Safety in Ads
A Star article quotes a Presbyterian minister railing against church advertising as a bargain counter religion. It likens such ads to commercial filling of pews and cites observers condemning the idea as adulterated faith. The piece also notes an arrest in Kentucky for spreading smallpox and recalls a long lost love letter found decades later in Lynchburg, adding a note on the war era curiosity and sentiment.
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the Star
York
Christ
Washington
Het. Swein
Lars
Arizona
Walter Scott
Maysville
Satan
E.D. Wyatt
Scott
Hades
P. W. Harris
Lynchburg
Trecht
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Pries-Harmer Litigation
A. M. E. Church Services
Colt
H. Wissler
Mt. Jackson
Bell & Smith
City Court
Newlin Brothers
Nemo
Trey’re
Hez Swem
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