Valley Turnpike sale bill advances in Virginia General Assembly
Senator Ward of Winchester pushes a bill to force the sale of state holdings in Valley Turnpike and related improvement stocks with no dividends in 15 years. The plan requires listing stocks within 90 days, selling at public auction, and transferring shares to buyers with a 3 percent commission, while toll increases or poor maintenance can void the sale.
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Ward
Winchester
General Assembly
Valley Turnpike
Watfley
State Corporation Commission
General Assembly of
Virginia
Commission
Corporation Commission
Richmond
Bargain Strike at Jones and Jol Miffe Store
The customer reports an unexpected savings while shopping on South Main Street near the Bridge. After buying the I. H. Faulkner stock, the shopper spent about half the planned twenty dollars, encouraging others to visit the store for similar deals.
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Messrs. Jones & Jol Mffe
I. H. Faulkner
South Main Street
Bridge
Hat burg Embroidery Special Sale Notice
Special sale Saturday of Hat burg Embroidery both inserting Choice of the lot 5c ce window display Russell and Green announce the event with emphasis on value and display.
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Hatburg
Russell& Green
Indictment Quoted in Jefferson County Case on Woman
A Jefferson County Circuit Court indicts a man and a woman for felonious assault on a young girl. Attorneys file demurrers arguing a woman cannot be charged with criminal assault. Judge Faulkner seeks law guidance in Martinsburg as this historic first of its kind case unfolds.
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Jeerson County
Faulkner
Martinsburg
Jefferson County
This
Jefferson Counties
Notable Play “The Lion and the Mouse” Comes to Winchester
Samuel C. Mett advance agent for the show visits Winchester to promote the production. The Lion and the Mouse is among the best known American stage plays and is billed as a premier attraction for Manager Hable at the Auditorium. The company includes recognized actors and actresses.
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Samuel.c. Mett
San Francisco
Winchester
Hable
Skating Party Hosts Winchester Guests At Boydville Home
Mrs. Charles J. Faulkner entertained a Winchester skating party at Boydville near Martinsburg after an evening at the Martinsburg rink. Supper followed at Boydville. Guests included Mrs. Faulkner, Mrs. Stephen R. Snodgrass, Mrs. Richard E. Byrd, Evy Tucker McGuire, Lelia Leigh Dame, Frederick L. Glaize, Harry F. Byrd, Dr. Walter Myers and B. B. Conrad.
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Charles J. Faulkner
Faulkner
West Virginia
Winchester
Boydville
Martinsburg
Stephen R. Snodgrass
Richard E. Byrd
Evy Tucker McGuire
Lelia Leigh Dame
Frederick L. Glaize
Mrs Eddy and Husband Suffer Typhoid Illness
Mrs. J Frank Eddy ill with typhoid fever after accompanying Mr. Eddy from Philadelphia where he had a typhoid attack. He is able to be about but not fully recovered. She is staying at Mrs. G G Baker’s home on South Market street while nursing her husband.
Federal jury holds preacher in Parker fortune case
Springfield Ohio February 20 Rev W G Whitaker faced US Commissioner W Hy Rockel charged with mail misuse tied to claims of a vast Parker fortune in England. Relative B A Roses testified a family Bible in America contains originals entitling heirs to the Parker wealth. Whitaker was held for the federal grand jury with a $1500 bond.
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Springfield
Ohio
W. G. Whitaker
United States
W. Hy. Rockel
England
Whitaker
B. A. Roses
Dayton
America
Whitacre
Captain Parker
Federal Grand Jury
Elks Honor W S Cather With Mourning Resolutions
Winchester Lodge 867 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks adopted a memorial for William S. Cather who died February 10 1908. The resolution extended deepest sympathies to his relatives, ordered the altar draped and members to wear mourning badges, and requested publication in the daily paper.
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Winchester Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
W S. Cather
William S. Cather
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Special sale on South Main Street near the Bridge
The note announces a special sale in progress at Mr. J. H. Faulkner's Store on South Main Street near the Bridge. Messrs. Jones and Jolliffe have bought the entire stock and are offering it very cheaply, at less than cost, as part of the liquidation.
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South Main Street
J. H. Faulkner
Messrs
Special ham burg Embroidery sale at window display
Russell and Green advertise a Saturday sale offering Ham burg Embroidery with inserting and edging options. Choice of the lot priced at 5e per yard. See window display for details.
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Hamburg
Russell & Green
Lion and Mouse Tickets Go On Sale at Hale’s Store
Notice announces tickets for The Lion and the Mouse to be placed on sale at Hale’s store Tuesday morning. Prices range from 35e to 1 50.
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Hable’s
WANTS WIFE TO DELIVER THE GOODS
Mr and Mrs Harwood Hutzler long residents of Frederick county faced a divorce risk after a January 1907 marriage in West Virginia. A warrant for non support led to an arrest and a court hearing where the husband offered to reconcile if his wife returned his belongings. The magistrate withdrew the warrant and the couple now live peacefully near Shockeysville with many friends backing their renewed union.
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Harwood Hutzler
Miss Nesmith
West Virginia
Morgan
Berkeley County
Hutzler
T. W. Hardy
White Hall
L. R. Baker
Stonewayr
Luther Pannett
Hubbard
Pannett
Shockeysville
Reader A Knapp Relative? Virginia Heirs Sought
Lawyers and officials in Shenandoah Valley received an inquiry from Chicago about the Virginia heirs of Frederick Knapp a former showman who died there No such man exists locally Knapp born in Virginia in 1855 son of James and Mary deceased He claimed a sister or sisters in the valley He worked for Ringling Brothers circus and later a Chicago transfer firm He left several thousand dollars in cash.
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Shenandoah Valley
Chicago
Virginia
Frederick Knapp
Knapp
James
Mary
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Frosted Feet and Cures Advertised in 25c Lotion
A fragment from an old newspaper ad describes stinging bunions and chilblains being easily cured by Titus Peerless Lotion priced at 25 cents. The clipping also mentions a Millers store listing and other unreadable text.
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Titus
Millers
Bryan and Conrad Said to Make Ideal Ticket
D H Mbe Carthy of Butte Montana at the New Howard Hotel in Baltimore backs Hon W G Conrad of Helena as second on the ticket with Colonel Bryan. He notes Conrad’s Western strength, New York and Chicago influence, and conservative business standing, saying Bryan and Conrad could secure victory in several states.
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Colonel Bryan
D. H. Mbe
Carthy
Butte
Mont
New Howard
Baltimore
W. G. Conrad
Helena
Northwest
Conrad
New York
Chicago
Clarke County
Virginia
Ana
Wthkt
Montana
Democracy
Chotte
United States
Bryan
Republicans Plan Evening Meeting at City Hall
The Republican Executive Committee announced a second meeting this week at the police station in City Hall. Delegates elected in Monday ward meetings will gather to elect three delegates and three alternates to Lynchburg April 8 and to attend the March 11 Congress convention in Lurdy, plus select a city chairman and two city executive committee members. Delegates listed include John Seal M T Reed McKim Dittenderter B Sarteltle John I Sloat from the first ward and C M Gibbons Joseph Brown Albert C Brown W Ramsburg from the second ward. Each delegate has an alternate for attendance.
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Republican Executive Committee
Lynchburg
Itg
John I. Sloat
C. M. Gibbons
Josephee Brown
Albert C. Brown
W. Ramsburg
Jones & Jolilaffe's Special Base shopping pitch
The note urges readers to buy at Jones & Jolilaffe's Special Base, claiming high value for every dollar and prices that are less than production cost. It emphasizes a consumer push to patronize the store.
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Jones & Jolilaiffe
Jack the Kisser Funniest Ever at Palace Tonight
Local theater promotes a half hour of amusement headlined by a comedy act titled Jack the Kisser at the Palace. Admission is 7.5 ip.
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Jack the Kisser
Palace
Bazar Attracts Liberal Patrons For Fire Company Fund
The Friendship Company bazar at Hast Street hall draws eager volunteers and patrons as Winchester firemen seek funds to replenish their treasury. Red Men and local groups support the event with donations and attendance, including Rouss Hook, Sarah Zane Mire, and South End Hose Company anticipated to attend Friday and Saturday nights respectively.
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Friendsht Company
Prine
Street
Winchester Fire
Grizaly
Friendship Company
Bazar
Lemar
Rouss Hook and Trandeler
Sarah Zane Mire
Rouse Fire Company
South End Hose Company
Amreahogany Partor
Masons Honor Late Walter With Parkersburg Masonic Rites
The funeral for the late Mr Walter took place at Walter Funeral Home with a large number of friends in attendance. Rev HM Kern of Braddock Street MEC and Rev George Tyler led services. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Masonic burial by Walt Marter, H R Homer, and members of Hiram Lodge No 21 A A S R.
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Ors Walhkter
Ag Svell
HM. Kern
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
George Z. Tyler
Winchester
Walter
Mount Hebron
Walt Marter
H. R. Homer
Hiram Lodge
Adams-Miss olds Adams and Reynolds wed in Frederick
Mr Adams and Miss olds Adams and Mrs Mary Reynolds of Frederick county were married at 11 o clock this morning by the Rev J H T D D pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this city.
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Adams
Frnd ship Fire Club bazar committee meeting notice
Bazar committee of the Friends Ship Fire Club will meet promptly at 7 o'clock this evening. By order of M. Imption.
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Frndship Fire
M. Imption
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Bill
Afae
Elks
W. S. Cather
Harwood Hatzler
Wife
Mr. and
Mrs. Harwood Hatzler
Frederick County
W. &. Conrad
Bazar Attracis
Liberal
Patrom
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