Children Seized by Home Society In Court Custody
The Children’s Home Society sought possession of three Jenkins children Mary Amanuel 2 Hattie 11 and Virginia Irene 8 due to neglect and unsafe surroundings. Judge ordered the children placed with custodians Rev Dr William J Maybee and Mrs Frank Baker who took them to Richmond for care and new clothing. A boy Parker also received care and new clothing from Mrs Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Children’s Home Society
Ida Jenkins
Mary
Amanuel_Jenkins
Hattie Vermont Stroop
Virginia Irene Jenkins
William J. Maybee
Richmond
Frank Baker
New Home For Evening Journal In Martinsburg West King Street
Max Von Schlegell proprietor of the Evening Journal has bought the 8. W. Fiery residence near the courthouse on West King street and will convert the building into a home for the newspaper. The price is said to be about 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Max von Schlegell
The
Evening Journal
Six Rel Show at the Auditorium Tonight
A six reel show headlines the Auditorium tonight with a feature film and promised thrills. The program invites audiences not to miss the fight or the show, suggesting a lively evening of entertainment.
Entertainment at Mount Carmel Baptist Church Tonight
The colored branch of the Latane Anti Tuberculosis League presents a repeat performance tomorrow evening at Mount Carmel Baptist Church by the same troupe that staged the first show. The program starts at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Latane Anti-Tuberculosis League
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Miss Douglas Fuller Resumes Studies in Baltimore
Miss Douglas Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Fuller of this city has recovered enough from medical treatment at Maryland University Hospital in Baltimore to resume studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Fuller
H. D. Fuller
Maryland University Hospital
Baltimore
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Church Apple Social Invites Community To Apple Social
The Church Aid Society of the Reformed Church invites all to a social in the Sunday school room on Tuesday February 20 1912 from 8 to 10 pm A program will be presented and apple dine served Bring a friend to this church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Confederate Chaplain Avirett Laid To Rest In Maryland
The Rev Dr James Battle Avirett, Civil War chaplain of the Ashby brigade, died Friday at Western Maryland Hospital Cumberland Md. His funeral in Mount Hebron Cemetery followed services at Rose Hill Cumberland with Confederate flag Bible and Southern Cross of Honor present.
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Rose Hill
John W. Avbett
The
Cumberland Times
Christ Protestan
W.D. Smith
George W. Kurtz
Turner Ashby
Anderson
John
W. Rice
Love
Shirley Carter
Fred
Boyd
W. P. McGuire
R. Gray Williams
Avirett- Hades
Dr. Avirett
Col
Aviett
Weather forecast for Virginia calls for rain and warmth
The official forecast notes increasing cloudiness with probable rain tonight or Tuesday, followed by warmer conditions on Tuesday. The report originates as a special weather update from The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Southern Glee Club Plans Ber ryville Minstrel Show
The Southern Glee Club of this city, which has drawn large crowds in nearby towns, will present a minstrel performance tomorrow night in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Glee Club
Berryville
Unclaimed Letters in Winchester Post Office Week Ending February 17 1912
The Winchester post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending February 17 1912 including Mrs Coe B Anderson Miss Mat Brown Mrs Maggie Snapper Mrs Alvin White and Daisy Williams. Bentley Kern P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester postoMice
Coe
B. Anderson
Mat Brown
Maggie Snapper
Alvin White
Daisy Williams
Bentley Kern
Brucetown Mill Secures Contract for Prison Cloth
The Brucetown Woolen Mill owned by William Job's Sons receives a contract to supply the Virginia penitentiary with 6,000 yards of cloth for inmate use. The award covers one tract of supply.
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Brucetown
Willlam Job's
Virginia
Frederick County Apple Growers Profit from Liverpool Shipments
Messrs. Steck and Cather of Frederick County shipped 1500 barrels of York Imperial apples to Liverpool firms. Two thirds sold upon receiving letters praising quality and demand in England. Net profits totaled about 8.92 dollars per barrel on shipments, with other barrels earning around 3.30 dollars net, signaling a sharp rise in prices versus local markets.
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TW. Steck
John Cather
Frederick County
Liverpool
England
Virginia
New York
Megers. Steck and
Cather
York Imperial
Messrs. Steck and Cather
Winchester
Messrs
Steck
Fire destroys home of William Strosnider in Wardensville
Feb 19 in Wardensville West Virginia neighbors found a fire that consumed William Strosnider’s house and all contents. His rheumatic, married family with two young children has no home or furnishings as relief appeals to the public. Fire started from a stove pipe through shingles in the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville
W. Va
William Strosnider
Strosnider
Sarah Zane Bazaar Menu Teases Suppers for Men
A local bazar offers a menu served by Sarah Zane featuring Oysters fried and stewed, Old Virginia Ham, Roast Beef, Beef Tongue, Salads, Breads, Crackers, Pickles, Catsup, Slaw, Chocolate and Coffee. Businessmen are urged to stop in the bazar for supper after work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Bazar
Bazar
Aehee Ip
Guests on Sunday Dinner Party Honors Edward Newman
Mrs Edward Newman entertained Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs A G Clarke Mr and Mrs Silais Dailey Misses Mabelle Clarke Odella McCoy Grace Braithwaite and Witie Pence. The note lists attendees and reflects a family social gathering.
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Edward Newman
Silais Dailey
Mabelle Clarke
Odella McCoy
Grace Braithwaite
Remarkable will probated for 106 year old enslaved woman
Aged woman Sarah E. White, born in Jefferson County Virginia now West Virginia and enslaved in the Riley and Levinger households, had her will admitted to probate in Fred eck county Circuit Court. The 106 year old’s long memory and family records confirm her age and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Lincom
Fredeck County
Sarah E. White
Grimes
Christina Clevenger
Sarah White
Clevenger
Virginia
West Virginia
Foreign Cars Hit Pike Toll Battle in Virginia
H F Byrd of the Valley Turnpike Co testified before the House Road Committee in Richmond against a bill to cut foreign car tolls. He cited road damage from fast foreign automobiles, noting insurers and garages urged toll relief, and that foreign cars often travel well above 30 mph, increasing wear on macadam roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Richmond
House Committee On Roads
Byrd
Road Department
United States
Compsite
Visitors in town on various affairs and sales notice
Local residents and visitors are listed visiting Berkeley and surrounding towns. Notable names include Mr. C M Cline electrician, Mrs Alfred Ferguson and daughter Belle, Miss Georgia Henry, Carroll G Walter, Miss Maud Stickles, Miss Ada Miller, Miss Arbanna Frye, and Miss Ruth Thomas. Special winter white sales by Russell & Green are advertised with muslin mill ends at 6c and 5c per yard. Attending D P Pierce’s sale near Wadesville on Feb 27 are horses cattle hogs and implements. Ruth Thomas returns from Frederick after funeral of her brother Clyde Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Green
Ward
Local Visitors and Travels Across Virginia and Maryland
Miss Gladys Hahn of Saumsville Virginia visits her sister Miss Vivian Hahn at Fawcett Gap and plans time with Winchester friends before returning home. Mrs RB Gray Williams and Miss Willie McGuire depart for Washington and Baltimore. Mr R T Barton travels to Richmond to appear before the Supreme Court of Appeals for several clients. Mrs A F Dillagham leaves for Baltimore. Miss Mary Winkley visits Rose Janney in Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys. Hahn
Saumsville
Vivian Hahn
Fawcett Gap
Winchester
RB. Gray Williams
Willie McGuire
Washington
Baltimore
Mies Mary Winkley
Harrisonburg
Miss Rose Janney
R. T. Barton
Richmond
Supreme ‘Court of Appeals
Baltomore Couple Guests of Clarke County Estate Party
Mr and Mrs Donald Newcomer Hilpin of Baltimore are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Brooke Gilpin entertaining a house party at Scaleby estate in Clarke county Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Newcomer Hilpin
Baltimore
Henry—Brooke Gilpin
Scaleby
Clarke County
Virginia
Valley Turnpike Must Serve Valley of Virginia People
In his opinion the Valley Turnpike Company should be operated for the benefit of the people living in the Valley of Virginia not for foreign automobilists. The Committee on Roads, after careful consideration, notes that foreign cars are causing significant road damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Turnpike Company
Valley of
Virginia
Committee On Roads
Grand jury indicts six on liquor law violations
The grand jury returned indictments against William Armistead Edward Shall Maynard McCauley A Rahiman Luther Kremer and Roy Robinson for liquor law violations. Judge T W Harrison dismissed the jury after the indictments. The February term to continue about two weeks with Addison Seabright malicious assault on a policeman set for Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armistead
Edward Shall
Maynard McCauley
A. Rahiman
Luther Kremer
Roy Robinson
J. Few Brown
Foreman
B. M. Barr
T. M. Barr
George H. Hagle
Russell Cc. Baker
J. M. Frye
Edward Diffenderfer
Peanut Roaster Explodes On North Main Street
An oil fired peanut roaster in front of Allanong and Magni’s fruit stand exploded Saturday night on North Main Street. Pedestrians fled in a panic as peanuts sprayed across the pavement and children nearby scooped up the scattered nuts, leaving the machine apparently ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Allamong & Magni
Last Dance at Winchester German Club Tonight
The Winchester German Club will hold a dance in Reuss Hall at 9 o clock tonight. It is the last dance until after Lent, with the club expecting full attendance from members and several out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Reuss Hall
Gun Club To Hold Big Shoot At Winchester
Winchester Gun Club will stage a big shoot on Friday afternoon February 22. The grounds have been improved and a large crowd is expected. A team race will be chosen from present shooters and several extra events will draw strong interest as members strive to be the high gun. No prizes are offered. it is a social shoot and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gun Club
Mr A Hunter Davidson Improves While Ill With Pneumonia
The well known sanitary inspector Mr A Hunter Davidson, bed bound with pneumonia, was reported to be much improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hunter Davidson
Local notable Philip Williams shines as Nanki-Po in The Mikado
Philip Williams son of Mrs Shirley Carter of this city now in Winston Salem NC played Nanki-Po in The Mikado praised by the Winston-Salem Journal for his clever singing and acting His performance drew applause and an encore as the opera proved popular enough to repeat the show Williams has many friends here congratulating him on his success
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams
Shirley Carter
Winston-Salem
Journal of
Philip ‘Williams
Williams
Mir Heller Fractured Ankle Keeps Winchester Leader Absent
Baltimore business man Charles A. Heller, formerly of Winchester, has been laid up with a fractured ankle after a fall on ice. A doctor says three more weeks in a plaster cast, delaying return to Winchester until mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Heller
Winchester
Baltimore
Heller
Arthur Conradi Violin appearance at 2 p.m. Friday
Music lovers are invited to a single recital by violinist Arthur Conradi at 2 p.m. Friday in the Presbyterian Sunday School Auditorium. Tickets are 5 and 25 cents, available at Boyd's Bell's and Wall's. Fort Loudoun Seminary presents and manages the event under Chas M Stieft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Conradi
Presbyterian Sunday School
Boyd's
Bell’s c
Wall’s
Chas
M. Stietf
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Coal Trade Stance Amid Miner Relations After 1902 Strike
A statement from the anthracite operators committee expresses no plan for a general coal price rise and shows intent to keep mines running. They report satisfaction with current relations between workers and operators since the 1902 coal strike. Turkeys Wanted. T. M. Barr. Apt. ce
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Anthraelite Operators’ Committee
Hve
Operds
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Avire
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Apacs
Steck and
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Clevenger’s
Jefferson
Pike
Staunton
C. M. Cline
Berkeley Cement and Lime Plant
Berkeley
Alfred Ferguson
Belle Ferguson
Georgia Henry
Harrisonburg, Va
Mrs. W. South Taylor
Gerard Street
Carroll G. Walter
City
D. P. ‘Pierce
Wadesville
Adak Miller
New Market, Va
Arbanna Frye
Peter Hamman
Emma A. Leffig
Ruth Frye
Ruth Thomas
Frederick, Md
Clyder Thomas
Henry Baetjer & Con
A. F. Dillagham
Maynary McCauley
Ed Shull Willome
Nakes
Big Fly
ton-Salem, N.C
Mir Heller
Austin Conradi
Pianist
T. M. Barr. Aptt
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