Higher Law to Save Brothers Opens Murder Trial
In Culpeper, the Strother brothers face murder charges in the Bywaters killing with the defense basing its case on unwritten law. Commonwealth's Attorney Keith portrays the death as cold blooded and deliberate while defense counsel Jeffries argues provocation and moral justification amid a crowded courthouse.
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Commonwealth
Bywaters
Culpeper
James
Philip Strother
Strother
John A. C. Keith
Keith
Delmas Shuts Down Thaw Trial Testimony
Special to The Star from New York reports Delphin M. Delmas, Thaw defense lead attorney, again thwarted District Attorney Jerome as Abe Hummel testified to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s alleged remarks about Thaw beating her. Delmas blocked the line of questioning, shaping the trial’s testimony strategy.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Hummel
Harry Thaw
Delmas
Mrs Goss Dies After Long Illness In Winchester
Mrs Katharine Hyde Goss widow of John W. Goss of Winchester died at her West Clifford Street home after a long illness. She was 49. Surviving are sons George, a local drugstore clerk, and Robert of Philadelphia. Husband died nearly 25 years ago. Born Katharine Hyde of Baltimore, she was part of a prominent Baltimore family with many Winchester friends. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Ford Street
Katharine G. Hyde
Baltimore
Sales Directory Notes Caution Against Self Cheating
A brisk reminder about avoiding self cheating in sales due to misreading pricing and overlooked discounts. The column urges careful comparison of listings, unit costs, and terms to maximize value.
Public Schools to be Enlarged in Winchester
Winchester public schools appear financially sound with June balances and a promised expansion at the John Kerr School. The board plans room additions and other improvements, supported by a $50 appropriation for a Jamestown Exhibit cabinet, as it schedules sales notices and bids around local properties and livestock.
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Winchester
John Kerr Public School
Win
Widow Eliga Luttrell Dies After Pneumonia
Mrs. Eliga J. Luttrell widow of Richard Luttrell died at 3 a.m. at her brother-in-law Robert Luttrells home near Reynolds Store after a three month visit. She was 66. Funeral services planned at Wesley Chapel with burial in a nearby cemetery. Survived by son Turner Luttrell and daughters Mrs. Melvin Lloyd and Mrs. Thomas Logue, all of Brunswick Maryland. Death attributed to pneumonia from a heavy cold.
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Washington
Eliga J. Luttrell
Richard Luttrell
Robert
Luttrell
Reynold
Mrs.Hat
Wesley Chapel
Turner Luttrell
Melvin Lioeyd
Thomas Logue
Brunswick
A Lame Comedian Praised At Auditorium Ovation
George S. Hall, a lame comedian affected by locomotor ataxia, received a strong ovation at the Auditorium last night in The Gibson Girl. Hall was the show’s standout, delivering many hits and encores amid music and dancing. His impersonations drew repeated applause, with the song I m a Chef among the crowd favorites. A large audience attended the performance.
Contributions For The Starving Chinese At Valley Union Chapel
A collection for starving Chinese will be taken next Sunday afternoon at the Valley Union Chapel on the Martinsburg Turnpike. Contributions may be left with W S White R T McVicar Henry S Baker or Henry Moling. T M Con way will conduct the class at the Chapel next Sunday.
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Valley Union Chapel
Martinsburg
T. McVicar
Henrys. Baker
Henry Moling
T. M. Conway
T.e
Cure for Catarrh Promised with Hyomei Garuntee
Franck Baker & Son sell Hyomei with an absolute guarantee. If the remedy does not cure, the money is refunded. Hyomei uses pine oils to cure catarrh at home or work for $1 outfit and 50 cent refills. H. F. Byrd and C. Mullikin of Boyce left for New York on business.
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Franck Baker & Son
Mesars
H. F. Byrd
C. Mullikin
Boyce
New York City
Two Dollars Given Away Prize for Saturday Bowler
A local bowling event offers a prize of two dollars each Saturday to the bowler who achieves the top score. The details outline weekly eligibility and how to participate.
Auction and Market Notes at Arbuckles Bowl ing Alley
Market brief lists butter at 22 cents, wheat at 43 cents, corn at 2.50 per barrel with top score for the week. Event set for next Saturday at Arbuckles Bowling Alley. Charlottesville visitor Thomas O Yowell, brother of Ernest Yowell, former hotelier, visits city. Also mentions John Wisslerg of Mount Jack Chickens and roosters among local arrivals.
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John Wisslerg
Mount Jack
fEculle
Time Extended for Jamestown Trip Contest to April 26
The Star announces a longer contest window to April 26 opening day of the World's Exposition. Contestants must collect 180 coupons to win a free trip and six days’ grounds access plus a $17.50 board check. Renewals earn 1 coupon, new subs earn 2-4 coupons per period.
Panic as Fire Breaks Out During Gibson Girl Show
A fire near Judge Harrison’s home drew hundreds to the scene while the audience at the Auditorium watched the blaze from the snowlit streets. Police officer Captain Seabright calmed a potential stampede as flames consumed a rear stable and shed, with no injuries reported and only minor losses. Judge Harrison, present in Culpeper for a murder trial, was not harmed. Incendiary origin is suspected but no culprit identified.
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Harrison
Winchester
Mr. Taylor and Miss Lowrey Wed in Quiet Ceremony
A quiet wedding was celebrated at Rev Z Potter's residence in Cliveh. Groom W D Baylor son of Edward Taylor and bride Anna M Lowrey daughter of Charles Lowrey both of this county became husband and wife with Rev Potter officiating. They will honeymoon in Washington DC.
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Anna M. Lowrey
Charles Lowrey
Potter
Gasoline engine for gale two horse power for sale
For sale a two horse power gasoline engine in excellent condition. It can be seen running at Star Office. Mrs Karry K Russell has returned from a visit to friends in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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Star Office
Karry K. Russell
New, York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Weather Report and Local Notes from Virginia
Rain or snow to night and Wednesday rain with warmer conditions tonight in Virginia. Mr and Mrs James B Russell have traveled to New York to visit their new son in law and daughter. Mr and Mrs Gardner W Brown are mentioned in the notes with no further detail.
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Virginia
James B. Russell
New York
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