Ella Wheeler Wilcox A Talented Woman With Strong Will
A profile of Ella Wheeler Wilcox tracing her birth of poetic talent in Wisconsin childhood, early rejections by publishers, and eventual success in New York City. The piece contrasts nurturing environment with natural genius and notes how culture shapes whether talent survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Wisconsin
Elia
Frank Leslie
New York City
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Jephtha
Novella of a Unique Divorce Case in Frederik County Court
In the February term circuit court Judge T W Harrison refused to set aside a decree of divorce from bed and board granted to Clark Purtlebaugh. Amanda Purtlebaugh claimed intimidation prevented full testimony and sought alimony and legal fees. Evidence favored Purtlebaugh with affidavits supporting the decree, while his wife’s bid to overturn it failed.
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Circuit Court
Frederik County
T. W. Harrison
Amanda Purtlebanzh
Clark Purtiebaugh
Purtiebaughs
Fredertolk County
Purthbaugh
A. J. Tavenner
Purtlebaugh
James P. Reardon
Cooler weather to follow rain in Virginia forecast
The Weather Bureau issued the 24 hour forecast for Virginia with showers tonight and Tuesday. Cooler air will sweep in tonight and Tuesday, especially in northern and western portions of the state.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Public Sale of Stock and Implements at Summit Point
On Wednesday March 2 1910 a public sale will be held near Summit Point W Va. Includes heavy draft horses mares in foal fat cattle 60 ewes and lambs. Sale advertised by Mrs E B SIBBERT.
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Summit Point
W. Va
E. B. Sibbert
Illustrated Lecture On Foreign Immigration At City Church
The Junior Endeavor Society will host an illustrated lecture on foreign immigration at the United Brethren church in this city tomorrow evening. A musical program will be performed and a silver offering collected.
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Junior Endeavor Society
United Brethren Church
Payne Family Welcomes a Son at Fort Rodman
A telegram announces the birth of a son to Lieut and Mrs Abney Payne at Fort Rodman New Bedford Mass. The child will be named in honor of his grandfather Dr William McGuire. The mother Miss Roy McGuire of this city and the baby are both well.
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Abney Payne
Fort Rodman
New Bedford
Mass
William McGuire
Roy McGuire
Prosecution Stops Cases Under Byrd Liquor Law
In Corporation Court Judge William M. Atkinson dismissed the Commonwealth cases against C. A. Bahiman Anthony Graer and Fred Wood for violating the Byrd liquor law. Prosecutor James P. Reardon cited hung juries in similar trials and the court found no justification to proceed. No charges remain pending against them.
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Commonwealth
C. A
Bahiman
Anthony Graér
Fred Wood
Corporation Court
Wiliam M. Atkinson
James P. ‘Reardon
Rearddon
Atkinson
Messrs
Bahlman
Graber
Wood
Man Who Brought Suit Must Pay Court Costs
Charles A. Cooper, a former caterer, sued Dr. John M. Weicht for 23 dollars claiming work done. Weicht argued the bill was 2 dollars and offered payment, which Cooper refused. Judge Elvo H. Harrison dismissed the attachment case and taxed costs against Cooper totaling about 18 dollars.
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Charles A. Cooper
John M. Weicht
el Vo H Marrison
Ce’ Circuit Court
Robert
Conrad
Cooper
Harry R. Kern
Weicht
Harrison
Passion Play at Auditorium Tonight
Tonight at the Auditorium a six reel program presents the Great Passion Play with four reels of the Passion Play and two additional features. The production is framed as suitable for the Lenten season and advertised as both entertaining and religiously instructive.
Morris Finkelstein Goes to New York for Spring Fabrics
Mr Morris Finkelstein a known tailor on West Water street leaves Saturday evening for New York to spend a week seeking spring and summer fabrics His prospects for a busy season are bright and encouraging.
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Morris Finkelstein
West Water Street
New York
Family Night at the casino admission ten cents
A brief notice invites all families to attend tonight for ten cent admission to the casino and its nightly high class pictures shown.
Firemen's Fair Concludes Busy Saturday Night
Firemen's bazar at the Henry building on North Main Street closed after its most successful night. Martinsburg fire department with Comrey's Band greeted by local companies, a parade through the business district, and 200 visitors from Martinsburg who spent freely. Comrey's Band performed at the Empire skating rink for bazar fund, with a banquet for assisting ladies planned tonight. Receipts Saturday night near $175.
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Sarah” Zade Fire Company
Henry Building
North Main Street
Martinsburg
GW. Va
Comrey’s Band
Cumberland Valley
Sarah Zone Company
Charley Rouse Fire ‘Company
Winchester
Martinesburg
Comrey
Empire Skating Rinfk
Miss Fuller Returns Home After Hospital Operation
Miss Douglas Fuller, daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Fuller, was discharged from Maryland University Hospital after a delicate operation performed weeks ago by Dr Frank Martin and Dr Broadwater. She began improving soon after and is now in good health, with many friends congratulating her.
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Douglas Fuller
H. D. Fuller
Maryland University Hospital
Frank ‘Martin
Baltimore
Broadwater
Mice- Fuller
Three Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Frederick County
Marriage licenses issued at the Frederick county clerk's office to three couples: Robert F. Brannon, widower 63, and Lillie Tamsen Milburn, 28. John Edward Luttrell, native of Morgan county, W Va, and Margaret J. Clark. George H. Inekip and Ada M. Lichliter.
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Frederick County
Reobert F. Brannon
Lillie Tamsen Milburn
John Edward Luttrell
Morgan County
W. Va
Margaret J. Clark
George H. Inekip
Ada M. Lichliter
Reverend Charles R. Stribling Accepts Petersburg Call
Rev. Charles R. Stribling of Wayneboro Virginia has accepted the call extended by the Congregation of Taibib Street Presbyterian Church Petersburg and will begin duties in Petersburg the last week in April. He has many family connections and friends in Clarke County and nearby areas.
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Charles R. Stribling
Wayneboro
Taibib Street Presbyterian Church
Petersburg
Mr. Stribling
Clarke County
New Store for Winchester Opens with Furnishings
Mr. M. Cohen, formerly of Florence, D. C., with 15 years in mercantile trade, prepares a new complete line of ladies and gentlemen furnishings to be ready around March 10. Watch Star for future ads.
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M. Cohen
Florence, D. C
McDonalds Sale To Feature 20 Young Horses March 10
Twenty head of young horses including mares and colts offered at the McDonalds sale on March 10. San SERS.
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McDonalds
San Sers
Byrd liquor bill sparks House debate with proposed tax shift
The Virginia House of Delegates takes up Speaker Byrd’s liquor tax bill amid strong opposition and talks of shifting taxes to tobacco firms. A banking amendments package is approved for engrossment, signaling potential final action soon.
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House of Delegates
Byrd
Richmond
American Tobacco Company
New Jersey
House
Williams
United States
Fine Music at the Auditorium Tonight
Come hear Caruzo Scotti Melba Tetrazinni Eames DeGogonza and other era stars tonight at the Auditorium. Mr C L Price of the Victor Talking Machine Co is in town with new Victor machines and recent records. Machines will play during the pictures.
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Caruzo
Scotti
Melba
Tetrazinni
Eames
DeGogonza
C. L. Price
Victor Talking Machine Company
Mrs Miller Better After Neuritis Treatment Report
The condition of Mrs. G. O. Miller who was moved to Memorial Hospital last week for neuritis in her right arm was reported slightly better today though not as favorable as Sunday.
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G. 0. Miller
Memorial Hopital
Mrs Regina Gardner Suffers Third Stroke
Special from Canton Bridge West Virginia reports Mrs Regina Gardner wife of Dr J F Gardner of Canton Bridge suffered a third stroke of paralysis at home yesterday and her condition is listed as serious. For Rent Two rooms bath hot water gas kitchen range Henry Baetjer 1p
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Capon Bridge
W. Va
Regina Gardner
J. F. Gardner
Henry Baetjer
Farm hands sought and planned livestock sale notice
Wanted farm hands with good wages. C C Adams of Boyce Virginia advertises. A March 10 sale at McDonald’s will offer 20 head of horses and 7 head of pigs.
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C. C. Adams
Boyce
McDonald's
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