Bribery Tale Nears Senate as Virginia House Passes Hotel Bill
In a fiery Virginia House debate the Rison divorce bill failed on a party line vote, while a sensational bribery claim by G Bruce Johnson of Roswell involved a $400 offer to vote for the bill. The explanation refuted charges, and the hotel bill cleared the chamber with four dissenting votes and proceeds to the Senate in continuation noted on page 6.
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Rison
Virginia
House of Delegates
Roswell Page
Committee On Courts of Justice
House
G. Bruce Johnson
Roswell County
Eaveral
Johnson
Senate
Three Wyndham Family Suffering Illnesses Reported
Mr. T. C. Wyndham remains home with lumbago on North Braddock street though slightly improved. His daughter Miss Ida Wyndham has grip for several weeks and his son Charles Wyndham, also with grip, is now able to be cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Wyndham
North Braddock Street
Ida Wyndham
Charles Wyndham
Tanquary Joins Farmers and Merchants Bank as Runner
William Tanquary of the city has accepted a position as runner at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. The resignation of J Howard Cather as assistant clerk opened the vacancy, and Tanquary has assumed his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tanquary
Farmers and Merchants’ National ‘Bank
J. Howard Cather
Tanquary
Miss Hudgins Better Returns Home After Illness
Elizabeth Hudgins of Hampton Va daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Hudgins and granddaughter of Dr and Mrs William S Lover returns home from Dixie hospital after a prolonged illness. Also an employment notice invites young men of business ability to fill important positions with large prospects by mail to X care of Star office. Page 2 advert explains how to get a standard roll of American fence free from P M Funkhouser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hudgins
Kenneth W. Hudgins
Hampton, Va
William. S.4lover
Dixie Hospital
Hampton
P M. Funkhouser
Byrd aims oil tax plan to drain state debt
Speaker Byrd introduces a bill to tax Standard Oil at a half cent per gallon and require sale of pure oil with tests and attached tags. An oil inspector and staff would oversee safety, with inspection stamps on all transport. Revenue could reach about 500 000 dollars yearly if 100 million gallons are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Virginia
Standard Oil Company
Richard Coeur de Lion
Oil Trust
State Corporation. Commission
Mrs Luke is Dead Sues Berkeley Man
Annie Doula Luke widow of John Whelan and mother of six children dies at 82 after long illness in Berryville. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles Stribling. burial in Green Hill. Also reports a Frederick County circuit court automobile collision suit: J H Hardesty vs D M Pitzer seeks $500 damages with trial details and witnesses.
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Berryville
Ava
Annie Doula Luke
John Whelan
Tuke Wah
Green Hill Cemetery
Luke
Circuit Court
Frederick County
J. H. Hardesty
D. M. Pitzer
Berkeley County
Mftuer
Hardesty
Pitzer
Mr. Pitzer
Hav E
Mask Carnival Tuesday Night at Empire Rink
Mask Carnival planned for Tuesday night at Empire Rink to celebrate Washington's birthday with prizes for best masked entrant. Event lists march 8 at 10 a.m. on Keabold farm Swimley Virginia with sales of horses and colts, cattle, sheep, hogs and shoats, farm implements and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Rink
Washington
Bkeabold Farm
Swimley
F. Dutt
Two Reels Biographs and New Shows at Casifio Tonight
The notice advertises two Biograph reels at Casifio and two additional full reels with new material. It promises a fresh program not a lengthy old show. The rental includes five rooms and a bath with hot water. Henry Baetjer is listed as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casifio
Henry Baetjer
Funeral for John B. Graber Set on Tuesday
The funeral for Mr. John B. Graber will be held at 3 PM Tuesday from his South Market Street home. Interment follows at Mt Hebron Cemetery with Rev. Arthur E. Slagle conducting services. Woodmen of the World and the Charley Rouss Fire Company will attend.
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Graber
John B. Graber
South Market Street
Mt. Hebron
Arthur E. Slagle
Market Street M
Woodmen of the World
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Local Auction Notices and Public Sale Reminders
Winter and summer sulfur and lime sprays offered by John S Solenberger Co. Dutterer hosts a male sale on Tuesday March 8 featuring a fine flock of ewes with lambs and a toad horse. Charley Rouse Fire Co holds a special meeting tonight at 5 to plan attendance at J B Graber funeral.
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Dutterer
Charley Rouse Fire Co
J ‘N B. Graber
Colder Weather Expected Tuesday Forecast
Washington forecast predicts rain tonight or Tuesday followed by colder conditions on Tuesday for Virginia. Weather Bureau reporting officials issued the 24 hour outlook.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Red Men Council of Virginia Meets Under Chairman Jackson
Mr A H Jackson left this morning for Alexandria to preside over a grand board of appeals meeting of the Great Council of Red Men in Virginia. Jackson is chairman of the board and a member of Incoherence Tribe in this city.
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A. H. .Jackson
Alexandria
Grand Board of Appeals
The
Great Council of Red Men
Virginia
Jackson
Incohenee Tribe of Red Men
Shriners to Gather for Baltimore Boumi Temple Ceremony
Winchester members of the Mystic Shrine plan to travel to Wagistown Saturday afternoon for a Boumi Temple of Baltimore ceremony in Hagerstown that evening. A large class of candidates will be initiated.
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Winchester
Mystic Shrine
Wagistown
Boumi ‘Temple
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Six Reel Show At Auditorium In Winchester Tonight
A big double feature of six reels will be shown at the Winchester Auditorium tonight. It includes a famous Biograph reel titled Im Little Italy and promises the best show yet from leading film makers. Come early to secure seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Italy
Public Sale of Stock at Seabold Farm Swimley Va
Public sale scheduled Tuesday March 8 at 10 a.m. on Seabold farm Swimley Virginia items include seven plements and household goods. Conducted by WM F DUTTERRER.
Washington Day Observed as Legal Holiday
Tomorrow is Washington's birthday a legal holiday across the nation. Public schools banks and post office hours are adjusted with general delivery 11 am to 12 pm and 1 to 2 pm. city carriers 10 am and 8 pm. rural routes suspended. Senator Gray Silver of Maine spent the day in town. Mr and Mrs H W Bowers and child of Richmond registered at the Hotel Evans. Miss Anne Crawford of Strasburg visited friends here.
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Washington
Winchester
Gray Silver
Ma Iineburg
H. W. Bowers and Child
Richmond, Va
Hotel
Evans
Anne Crawford
Strasburg
Notice W. O. W. Members Attend Graber Funeral
All members of Hickory Camp No 34 are requested to meet at hall at 2 p m Tuesday Feb 22 to attend the funeral of Sovereign John B Graber. Miss Bessie Ritter of this city is with relatives and friends in Chambersburg Pa
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Hickory Camp
Hall
Sov
John B. Graber
Bessie Ritter
Chambereburse
Frederick County Apples Aim for National Fame Slogan
A vintage note credits Prof. Van Deman with a slogan for Frederick County apples to be grown to lead the nation. The call urges growers to line up behind the slogan and make the apples famous from coast to coast.
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E. F
Virginia
Frederick County
Prof
van Deman
United States
Gerewers
Four Pastors to Become Benedicts at Winchester Conference
Church members in Winchester and surrounding area anticipate changes at the Southern Methodist Conference. The Baltimore annual meeting opens March 23 at Mount Vernon Place, with Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson presiding and an eight day session. Attending from Winchester will be Rev. G T Tyler, Rev. Dr. Duffey, Rev. Li R. Markwood, W G Hardy, Mrs. Ridgeway, and T C Iden, among others.
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Southern Methodist Confe
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal ¢ South
Mount Vernon
Washington
Alpheus W. Wilson
T. ‘Tyler
Cheeter
Dr. Duffey
Braddock Church
Li R. Markwood
Frederick
W G. Hardy
C. B. Ridgeway
Reet
T. C. Iden
Loudoun County
Winchester
First Fruits of Virginia coined for Virginia apples
Prof. EH Van Deman, renowned fruit expert, labels Virginia apples as First Fruits of Virginia. He notes Virginia leads in modern grading and packing, with Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley producing prized apples sold at high prices. The Virginia Horticultural Society shows strong exhibitor quality and industry progress.
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Virginia
Frederick County
EH. E. van Deman
van Deman
United States Department of Agriculture
Virginian Horticultural Society
Winchester
Green
Virginia Horticultural Society
Connec
Society
Hood River
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R. F. and
P. Railroad
George Barrie
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Alexander Barrie
Chist Episcopal Church
Shirley Carter
Hudgins
Mr. Byrd
Mrs. Luke
Sues
Berkeley
J H. Hardesty
John S. Solenberger & Co
We Henry Baetjer & Co
Seabold Farm
WM. F. Dutterrer
Methodists
United Brethren
Cumberland
Benedicts
Methodist United Brethren
Wichester
Methodist
United
First Fruits
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