Young Lady Stops Elopement in Martinsburg Encounter
irate father objects to marriage plans of Lewis and Shirley. At Cum er Valley station near Martinsburg the couple’s attempt to elope ends when the groom is separated from the bride and she is returned to her home near Winchester and Berkeley County. The event unfolds aboard a Winchester train with the father intercepting the couple.
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Star
Martinsburg
Lewis
E Hall
Frederick County
Virginia
Shirley
Alonzo
Heits
Berkeley County
Cumer Valley
Love
C. C. Osborne
Winchester Avenue
C. V
Winchester
Tashe
Tod
Wrust
Wanted at Once for 2000 More Chix and Exes
An Ashby sprint notice seeks 2000 additional participants labeled as chix and exes. The terse appeal urges quick action and mentions Ipte as a possible organizing term.
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Ashby Sprint
Death of Ri Mara Brown at 43 in Baltimore
Notices from Baltimore announce the death of Ri Mara Brown aged 43 several days ago. Funeral services were held from the home of Sidney Ismith at 1210 Harlem Avenue and interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Ri Mara Brown
Baltipaps
Mary
Ostrowned sale to March 2 in Gainesboro Virginia
A sale notice items 10 tons of hay and farming implements held in Gainesboro Virginia with sellers listed as FLOWERS Co E and EMERY. The auction is scheduled for March 2.
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Rock
Sidan Goode
Gainesboro
Flowers, Co
EMERY
Wife Makes Personal Stand in Becker Trial
Mrs. Becker wife of Police Lieutenant Charles Becker announces she will take personal charge of her husband’s trial after a Court of Appeals grant for a new trial. She plans to confer with Attorney Wahla following a court-session meeting in New York February 27.
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The
Star
New York
Virginia bill broadens control of district agricultural high schools
A House of Delegates bill proposes a ten member board of directors for each district agricultural high school to replace the current district school trustees system. It aims to provide dormitory funding and amends the 1912 act on agricultural and domestic arts instruction in public high schools. Patrons include Steck Cawthorn Weaver Meetze and others. measure continues on third page.
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House of Delegates
Fuss obituary notes death by self inflicted act in Williamsport
Albert G. Fuss editor of the Spirit of Justice Williamsport Maryland died by his own hand at his mother’s home after grand jury indictment for defaming Judges Reedy and Henderson. Fuss long served as a life insurance agent and was active in Winchester where he secured a $20000 policy for a wealthy client on his first visit.
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Albert G. Fuss
The
Spirit of Justice
Williamsport
Star
Reedy
Henderson
Winchester
Fuss
Old Life Insurance
Qute
Albertus Fuss
School Children Matinee at Auditorium Saturday
A special school children matinee will be held at the Auditorium Saturday at 2 30. The Avon Musical Comedy and a feature picture titled Protea will be shown. Children admitted for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturay
New Way to Start Mule Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
John Drummer of Weverton is held for court on a cruelty to animals charge after allegedly stabbing an animal. The report notes the animal walked away as Drummer drew a knife in anger. Context indicates a court action linked to this incident.
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John Drummer
Weverton
Drum-mer
Fimer
Kerosene samples sent for explosive content analysis
Winchester sanitary inspector Mr. Graham Baker obtained three or four kerosene samples from local merchants and sent them to Dr. A W Freeman of the state health service for immediate analysis. The test aims to determine if kerosene contains an explosive and measure its quantity and quality. Warnings have been issued on kerosene fire use.
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Graham Baker
Winchester
Freeman
Baker
George Washington Site in Bath to Become Favorite Watering Place
A historical Bath location once owned by George Washington is poised to fulfill his vision. The city plans to honor the place, nicknamed Bath by Washington, as a premier watering site in line with his prediction.
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George ‘Washington
Washington
City of
Bath
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Virginia Whisson
Miss Virginia Whisson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Whisson of 206 South Braddock street was surprised with a birthday party Wednesday night. Attending were Agnes Lewis Helen Funk Olive Funk Ruth Flora Sidney Eagle Jeanor Daugherty Ada Thatcher Edna Olive Cornelius Muddi man of Washington Louie Carter Lillian Carter Ada Hardesty from Wadesville Arthur Shull William Keating Jr Lloyd Carper Byrnes Cook Clayton Cochran William Simpson William Haymaker and Elwood Snyder from Clearbrook and others.
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Virginia Whisson
William ‘Whhiscon
South Braddock Street
Agnes ‘Lewis
Helen
Olive Funk
Ruth ‘Flora
Sidney Eagle
Jeanor Daugherty
Ada Thatcher
Edna Olive
Cornelius Muddiman
Washington
Louie
Lillian Carter
Ada Hardesty
Wadesville
Arthur Shull
Knee Knot Fad Worn By Mrs Longworth In Washington
Mrs Longworth introduces a knee knot fashion feature in her gowns. The look uses a large ribbon bow with loops to bunch the draped skirt at the knee, copied by leading Washington society women. She favors black for her grandmother, while her outfits remain stylish and smart.
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Nicholas Longworth
Washington
Longworth
Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd Attends Richmond Dance
Attendees at a Tuesday evening dance in the Hotel Richmond ballroom included Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd of this city among those present at Mile Nora White's event.
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Richmond
Nora White
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Not a Time for Dawdling on Explosive Kerosene Oil
The Star calls urgent investigation into kerosene oil sold in Virginia after twelve days nine killed and eleven seriously burned by explosions. It urges analysis of oil samples, action by authorities to stop dangerous sales, and criminal penalties for offenders.
Fregh Mackeral at Orndorff and McVicar's
Fregh Mackeral appears at Orndorff and McVicar's in a brief social notice noting a local gathering. The item records attendees and venue as part of a community social column.
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Fregh Mackeral
Orndorff
McVicar’s
Ip-Tf
Hidden check puzzle solved amid city streets
The Star reports Mr Byrnes Cook from C Fred Barr’s photograph gallery found a hidden check after the paper appeared yesterday afternoon. He was paid $2 for locating the concealed item, guided by a line about a hidden mirror in Kurtz furniture’s office.
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Byrnes Cook
C. Fred. Barr
Kurtz Furniture
Cook Pein
Repaint Your Machine and Repair Tips Cited
See R. T. McVicar advice on repainting your machine and guidance from KK Me about top repairs. Also note tim about time and both phones.vat
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R. T. McVicar
Tim
See Russell and Greene 94 New spring suits
The note mentions Russell and Greene 94 with new spring suits and a personal cost.
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Russell & Greene
Bowen Better After Severe Camp Fire Burns
At a Valley avenue camp fire accident Mr. Stewart Bowen shows signs of improvement. He suffered severe burns to arms hands legs and ears but slept well and has no complications. His life owes to quick action by Luther Steele who beat out flames and Bowen’s own prompt dive into a snow bank.
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Stewart
Bowen
Valley Avenue
Luther Steele
Community thanks for kindness after death of William Grove
The family and relatives of the late William Grove of Kernstown express their appreciation for the kindness shown by neighbors and friends during their time of bereavement.
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William Grove
Kernstown
Grove
Woman Must Pay Fifty Thousand Tax on Money
London reports that Mrs Maldwin Drummond formerly Mrs Marshall Field of Chicago must pay an income tax of fifty thousand dollars on money she received from the United States. A Memorandum book and loose leaf noted in the Star office listing the reward.
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London
Nisa
Maldwin Drummond
Marshall Pield
Chicago
United States
Potkét
Star Office
Pastor's Widow Plans New Home in Winchester Area
Mrs. Greene widow of Rev H. Greene formerly of Gainesboro and mother of two boys, has been visiting at Worth Main street and with her mother in Romney West Virginia. She will return to Winchester to live here permanently. The minister died years ago in the West Virginia mountains with rumors of foul play surrounding his death. Rev Mr Green belonged to the Baltimore Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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Moontaine
Green
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Barr property to be sold at public auction Saturday
The Barr property at 160 North Main Street, a three story brick building once part of Oscar Barr's estate, will be sold at public auction in front of the Connexiotiwe at 32 week M. on Saturday February 25. Also offered for sale a 16 hp Fairbank gasoline engine and a 2 hp Geiser engine at a quick cheap price.
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Oscar Barr
North Main Street
Connexiotiwe
Sturday
Sale Hill
Empire Matinee Saturday With Harris and Proy’s Company
Special matinee tomorrow at 2 30 offers Harris and Proy’s musical comedy company with pictures. Adm 10 cents and children half price.
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Empire
Harris and
Proy
I Musical Comedy Company and Pictures
Huerta seeks U S aid to pacify Mexico
General Huerta asks the United States to help restore peace in Mexico in a memorandum relayed through Foreign Minister Rozas. He argues Washington should assist after lifting the embargo supplied weapons to rebels. Also reports consular agent Carothers travels to Chihuahua to investigate the death of British subject Benton.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Washington
Rojas
Benton
Espaso
George Carothers
Chihuahua
William 8. Benton
Willa
The King's Daughters Meet With Mrs George Bailey
The King's Daughters will meet Mrs. George H. Bailey tomorrow Saturday at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
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King’s ‘Daughters
George
Bailey
Woman Free After- 13 Years In Prison
Reading Pennsylvania February 27 Mrs Kate Edwards, freed after thirteen years on death sentence charges, pardoned by Governor Tener. Her former co defendant Gleason freed earlier after Edwards confessed. Edwards, sixty, educated herself in prison and says she will live quietly in a private Philadelphia home.
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Reading
Kate Edwards
Tener
Gleason
Denclares
Philadelphia
Florence Passitt
Avon Musical Comedy at Auditorium Tonight
Avon Musical Comedy Company opens a two night run at the Auditorium with Slave For a Day a talking opera style musical farce and a 2 reel Vitagraph feature titled The Next Generation Seats are ten cents each for the audience seeking clean comedy and tuneful numbers.
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Avon Musical Comedy Company
Amyl Kijo Cure Claims Permanent Relief for Piles
Horace W Myers writes from Craigsville Pennsylvania on February 24 1914 praising Amyl Kijo Chemical Co Winchester Virginia for curing itching piles after three years and edema in two years with six applications declaring no other preparation on the market matches its efficacy.
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Craigsville
Pair Tonight and Saturday Forecast for Virginia
Forecast calls for rain or snow likely in northern areas Saturday. Tonight and Saturday will be milder in the south with increasing cloudiness and a risk of precipitation.
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Virginia
Widow of Dr William J Best Dies in Del Ray Home
The widow Mrs Frantes EB Best of Brace Town dies at her daughter Dr and Mrs Robert J Yates home in Del Ray Virginia near Washington. Remains to be brought to Winchester for burial in Mount Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Yates and Mrs Pine two sons Major Carl Best and Frank Best one sister and four brothers. She was active in the Methodist church and local affairs and was a well known village matron.
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Winchester
Frantes EB. Best
Willam J. Best
Bracetown
This County
Wohethlan
Mire
Robert J. Yates
del Ray
Washington
Mount Cemetery
Del
Martin Payne
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Meséra
Jefferson
Best
Charles Jefferson
Brucetown
Edward Jefferson
Witteburgh, Pai
Jett” Tepferson
Missouri
Hest “ Hengestine
Pine
Public Sale Notice for Cottage Residence and Lot
Public sale set for February 8 at 11 9 m in front of Court House. Cottage Residence with fine lot and stable on South Washington Street. Ip god ts.
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Court House
Washington Street
Marriages Decline in Clarke County Licenses
The Clarke county court clerk at Coreyville reports marriage licenses issued show a 60 percent decrease year over year. The record cites fall in marriages across the county, with references to local businesses and individuals such as Reardon and McVicar and a Mr George Harrison of Baltimore.
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Coreyville
Clarke County
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Mr. Brown
HGH
Messrs Steck
Cawthorn
H. C. Weaver
Houston
Meetze, Beker, Brewer
Lowry and Land
General Assembly of
Mrs. Longworth
Assembly
Byrd
Senate
MR. Bowen
BARR
HI UT
K. DD
Weather Forecast
W. J. Best
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Reardon's
McVicar's
George Harrison
Baltt
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