Conrad Takes Rest After Illness Delays Virginia Portrait Speech
Major Holmes Conrad, a prominent Washington lawyer, has been confined to his room with a slight heart ailment due to heavy court duties. He is now at Virginia Beach for a week or two of recuperation, not considered serious, while remaining active in his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Conrad
Whitea States
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Richmond
Major Conrad
Washington
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Conrad
Maine Battleship Maine Visit and Memorial Plans
Mr. Charles Robinson of Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Company returned from the south after business in Tampa and Cuba. He visited Havana and nearby. he stood on the hulk of the battleship Maine, and reports engineers have recovered 48 bodies to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. The Maine will be towed out to sea and sunk during memorial exercises.
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Charles Robinson
Robinson Jee and Cold Storage Company
Tampa
Fla
South
Robinson
Cuba
Havana
Maine
Arlington
Fuure
Grabill Goes Home After Injury At Kernstown
Mr. Robert D. Grabill, a New Market merchant, was injured in an automobile accident near Kernstown and has been released from Winchester Memorial Hospital to return to his home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Grabill
Kernstown
Winchester Memorial Hospital
General Assembly Creates Bureau of Vital Statistics
The General Assembly established the Bureau of Vital Statistics within the State Health Department. The health commissioner becomes state registrar and local registrars act as city and town health officers. Each district will register burials and births with detailed personal data to build a permanent vital statistics record for public officials and legal use. States are adopting similar systems, replacing personal enumerations for censuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Bureau OF Vital Statistics
State Health Department
The
Health Commis
Sioner
Off To Marry In Hagerstown
Mr. Harry Dunn and Miss Rena Swartz both of Stephenson left on an early train for Hagerstown where they plan to marry today They are popular among friends and will return home tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dunn
Rena Swartz
Stephenson
Hagerstown
Paralyzed Neffs Blacksmith George H. Kerns Illness
George H. Kerns of Neffs town suffered a paralysis stroke at his home late yesterday afternoon. The 60 year old blacksmith and wheelwright, with a large circle of friends, is reported ill and may recover.
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George H.kerns
Neffstown
Mr. Kerns
Dge
Wheelright
Bay mares offered at Pierce’s center sale February 27 1912
Advertisement notes standard bay mares aged seven and eight, sound and matched in color and size, weight around 1,100 pounds, gentle both single and double-drilled. Buyer can acquire them at Pierce’s center sale on February 27, 1912.
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Piercé’s Cen
Carter to address Epworth League on Sunday evening
Rev W H Carter will address Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Epworth League at 6 30 PM Sunday. He will speak on Permanence Is a Remnant.
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W. H. Carter
Epworth League of
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mr and Mrs William W Rouss Sail for Two Month Pleasure Trip
Mr and Mrs William W Rouss of Jefferson County sail from New York for a two month pleasure trip to the West Indies Panama and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vand
William W.rouss
Jefferson County
New York
West Indies
Panama
South America
Andrews Returns Home to Recover From Pneumonia
MP of SW Andrews arrives home in this city after nearly two months illness in Washington. He remains weak but shows gradual strength improvement as he recuperates.
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SW. Andrews
Washington
Norfolk Family Visits Old Opequon Home
Mrs. Rachel Crisman of Norfolk Virginia visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Reed at Opequon with her husband and three children. They may stay in the county for a month marking their first visit in 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Crisman
Norfolk
H. J. Reed
Opequon
Latest spring wash silks in new styles
Russell and Green advertise spring wash silks with fresh designs and vibrant colors. The ad on page 6 highlights lightweight fabrics suited for warm weather, emphasizing versatility and affordable luxury for the season.
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Russell & Green’s Ad
Women Continue Fair at Taylor Hotel Bazar
After the Sarah Zane Fire bazar, women plan to extend the festival for a second week at the Taylor Hotel. The group aims to boost business, add attractions, and raise funds for new fire equipment. Receipts reached 140 dollars as Woodmen of the World and local bands drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane
Taylor
Comrey
Martinsburg
Conradi Recital Draws Praise in Virginia Valley
Baltimore brothers Arthur and Austin Conradi touring the Virginia Valley gave violin and piano recitals yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church Sunday school room under Fort Loudoun Seminary auspices. Arthur Conradi is a leading Baltimore violinist and Austin Conradi an accomplished pianist. both received high praise from music lovers present.
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Messrs
Arthur and
Austin Conradi
Baltimore
Virginia Valley
Presbyterian Church
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Arthur Conradin
Austin Conradin
Rain Tonight and Warmer Sunday Forecast
The official weather forecast for Virginia predicts increasing cloudiness with rain late tonight and Sunday, followed by warmer temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Seminary girls attend bazar at fire company event
More than 25 boarding pupils from Fort Loudoun Seminary enjoyed a bazar hosted by the Sarah Jane Fire Company last evening. They were admitted after six o’clock by special arrangement and had the bazar to themselves for an hour, greatly enjoying the experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Sarah “Ane Fire Company
Divorces Justified by Some Yet Not All Cases
A column discusses conditions under which divorce may be condoned, citing families like Boone and Jefferson descendants, and notes disputes over family status and obedience in marriage. It includes reflections on Miss Bessie Moss and the marriage ritual.
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John Boone
Daniel Boone
Thomas Jefferson
Monticelli
Mr. Boone
Boone
Marie “Louise
Napoleon
House of Hapsburg
Richmond
Bessie Moss
Cadet basketball routs Shenandoah at Chambersburg
Shenandoah High School cadets overwhelmed visitors from Shenandoah Valley Academy 61 to 21 in Chambersburg last night. R Hildreth and W Bunting led with 50 points, while Wirgman and Marshall anchored the defense and guards. Randolph-Macon Academy looms Monday at 3:30 p.m. ending basketball for the year as baseball begins.
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Chambersburg High School
Shenandoah Valley Academy
R. Hildreth
W. Bunting
Wirgman
Marshall
LL. Bunting
Atherton
Blair
Dimeuth
Shenandoah
L. Bunting
Wireman
Chambersburg
Miller
Stratton
Hildreth
Walk
Randolph-Macon
Washington Sunday Star Preview Note
The notice states the Sunday Star will include major Saturday night and early Sunday news and is priced at five cents at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Sunday Star
Dancing lessons in Rouss Hall announced
Dancing lessons will be held Tuesday and Friday evenings from eight to nine, and Thursday afternoon from four to five at Rouss Hall. The fee is twenty five cents per lesson.
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Rouss Hall
Baltimore and Ohio Railways Widen Driveway at East Piccadilly
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to widen the western driveway beside its East Piccadilly street station after acquiring several land strips. Weather permitting, construction will start soon. An attempt to purchase land with an old frame building from the Glaize estate failed, and the building will remain unless torn down by its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
East Piccadilly Street
Glaize
Dr Hyde Improves and Sits Up at Memorial Hospital
Rev Dr John P Hyde, long ill, shows improvement and can sit up. Visitors limited by intervals as recovery continues. Washington Sunday Star notes Virginia Valley social news. 6 cents at dealers.
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John P. Hyde
Memorial Hospital
Washington Sunday Star
Virginia Valley
Wet cases set for next week in Cor porsicca Court
Commonwealth Attorney James P. Reardon announced that a number of indictments for liquor law violations will go to trial next week in the Cor porsicca Court. Prosecution will be led by Reardon with Mr. R. Gray Williams assisting and defense by R. T. Barton and Robert Conrad. First up is Barnardsnen on Wednesday, followed by Maynard McCauley if the afternoon session allows. Luther Kremer appears Thursday, with Roy Robinson and GC. AL Rahiman likely certified to the police court for trial.
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Corporsicca Court
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Wio
R. Gray Williams
Messrs
R. T. Barton
Robert ¥. Conrad
Barnardsnen
Maynard McCauley
Luther Kremer
Roy Robinson
AL Rahiman
Winchester 18 Granted Right to Issue Improvement Bonds
The General Assembly approved a bill by City Solicitor R. Gray Walliams enabling Winchester to issue over 150000 dollars in bonds for town improvements, the City Hall project, and a gravity water system if deemed expedient. Delegates and public reaction followed, amid broader legislative actions and colorful floor anecdotes.
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Winchester
General Assembly
R. Gray Walliams
Common Council
Smith
King and Queen County
State Department of Education
Friends of
Supt. Eggleston
Republicans To Elect Delegates In Winchester Meeting
The Republicans of Winchester plan an 8 o clock Monday meeting to choose six delegates from the first ward and four from the second ward for a delegated convention. That convention will elect six delegates and an equal number of alternates to the Seventh district convention in Harrisonburg on March 19 and to the Roanoke state convention on March 12. The Tuesday night delegated convention will name a city chairman and two executive committee members from each ward. First ward meeting at the Engine House Charley Rouss Fire Company. second ward at Court House Hall.
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Winchest
Harrisonburg
Roanoke
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Court Hous Hall
Quarterly Meeting at St Pauls A M Church
Rev George R Jones presiding elder of the Staunton district will preach at 1 a m and 7 20 p m during the quarterly meeting at St Pauls A M Church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s A. M
George R Jones
Staunton
Capt Haymaker Improves at Home in Winchester
Captain James M. Haymaker, long a prominent Winchester resident and former Friendship Fire Company captain and first ward council member, shows slight improvement after a period of illness at his South Market Street home. Friends hope for a full recovery and renewed health.
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James M. Haymaker
South Market Patreet
Captain Haymaker
Winchester
Friendship Fire Company
First Ward
Pathe Weekly Auditorium Tonight Featured World Views
The Pathe Weekly returns with record attendance and the Leit reel from the Pathe Company. A big Vitagraph feature is also slated for the auditorium tonight. Mr H B McCormac has come back from Philadelphia after several days on business with the Virginia Woolen Company.
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Pathe
Pathe Company
Auditorum
H. B. McCormac
Philadelphia
Virginia Woolen Company
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Grabill
George H. Kerns
Sarah Zane Bazar
Conradi
Bazar
Chicago
Pryor
Nemo
Randolph-Macon Academy Quint
H. H. Baker
Real Estate
Atky
DR. Hyde
Glenn Falls
Prative Co
A. R. Bryarly
Lesner
Senate
Robins
House
Quarterly Meeting
Taylor Hotel
Haymaker
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