Anti Saloon League meeting outlines state reform gaps
The Anti-Saloon League of Virginia notes no progress on statewide prohibition due to lax registration safeguards and calls for an enabling act. Debate centers on intrastate liquor shipment ban and strengthening election integrity amid upcoming legislature. Virginia Horse Show Association fixes dates with leaders Mullikin and Rickets among officers and attendees.
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Anti-Saloon League of
Virginia
Ae Ape
General Assembly
R. J. Byrd
League
Reéding
Anti-Saloon League
Ask
Asbury Christian
Virginia Horse Show Association
Washington
New Willard
Charles Mullikin
Boyce
Clarke County
Presdent
Jovnl. Coonan
Front Royal
A. L. Masthansa
Warthen
L.S. Rickets
Orange
Keswick
Leesburg
Upperville
Culpeper
Manassas
Charlottesville
Berryville
Warrenton
Richmond
J. S. Rickets
Joel Cochran
J. F. Latheam
Blair Johnson
N. F. Garrett
W. W
Night Letter Wire Service to Start by Tomorrow
The Western Union Telegraph Company will launch a day-letter wire service, available to business users, issuing messages in plain English with a base fee plus per ten word increments beyond 50 words. Example rates show 38 cents to Washington and Baltimore areas, 76 cents to New York City, and higher costs to California and mid-Atlantic states.
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Western Union, Telegraph Company
Washington
Baltimore
Virginia
Cvet
New York City
California
Philadelphia
Ohio
Maryland
New York
Rain Or Snow In These Parts
Official Weather Bureau forecast for Virginia predicts unsettled weather with chances of rain or snow tonight or Wednesday and a slight drop in temperatures in the southern portion. John Carlisle's Sale set for March 16 lists stock, implements, harness, house and household goods, and assorted furniture.
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John Carlisle
Jon Berrivific
Pike
Virginia Military Institute rejects reinstatement of mutiny class
The board of visitors of the Virginia Military Institute unanimously refused to reinstate any members of the third class dismissed for mutiny on February 20. Dismissed cadets may still apply for admission next September and be considered on their merits, with placement in classes based on entrance exam results.
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Board of Visitors
Virginia Military Institute
Late Mrs. Smith's Will Is Probated
The will of the late Mrs Hannah D Smith widow of Germany Smith Sr who died recently has been admitted to record in the Corporation Court. The will dated February 26 1910 leaves two thirds of the estate to her son German Smith and one third to his daughter Virginia H Smith. Mrs B Virginia Smith guardian has qualified with bond 12000 and R Gray Williams administrator has qualified with bond 1000.
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Hannah D. Smith
Germany Smith
Corporation Court
James B. Lovett
William Good
German Smith
Virginia H. Smith
Sater
B. Virginia
Best Facilities For Printing Sale Bills At Evening Star
The Evening Star job printing department advertises top facilities for sale bills with modern cuts type and waterproof paper. They offer lump sum estimates on newspaper advertising and sale bills. Registered at Frazier's sale near Summit Point W Va February 28 by Wa Chiles. See James P Reardon for details.
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The
Evening Star
Frazier’s Sale
Summit Point
W. Va
Wa. Chiles
Skating At Empire Wed Night Event Noted
Fragmentary OCR mentions skating at the Empire on Wednesday night with brief notes about Moling and Seals Carpet over the last three nights. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are readable.
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Empire
Moling & Seals
Winchester City Hall Auditorium Fire Trap Proposal
Architect Keferstein outlines converting Winchester City Hall Auditorium to the first floor, extending to Rawls avenue, with a safer stage and exits to avert panic. Council will study plans and estimates. supporters argue the change financed by sewerage income, avoiding tax increases.
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Erations
Ty Hell
Shirley Carter
W. H. Baker
B. Keferstein
Washington
Winchester
Rawls Avenue
Keferstein
Sélivitor- Williams
Rouss Avenue
Auditorius Panger
Mgr. Keferstein
City ‘Hall
At. Com
Pepe
Aces
Pani
Comncil
An v
Fire Company Bazar Attendance Promised by Local Units
South End Hose Company and Shawnee Tribe No 9 Red Men plan large delegations to the Friendship fire Company bazar this evening. Charley Rouss Fire Company to attend Thursday and Sarah Zane Friday. Rouss Hook and Ladder also attending. Friendship band will escort the firemen to the bazar and many suppers will be served by ladies in charge at fixed prices.
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South End Hose Company
Friendship Fire Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Friendship. Company
Res
Henry L Weaver Appointed to House Stenographers
Henry J Weaver a Washington bar member formerly of Front Royal was named a corps of House of Representatives stenographers at five thousand dollars a year. He is brother of AG Weaver a well known Front Royal lawyer. The vacancy drew thirteen candidates before narrowing to nineteen, with Weaver among the final choices. Speaker On hon left the matter to Minority Leader Clark to appoint the next group.
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Henry J Weaver
Clark
Travel notes mention Hack and Abell visiting Europe
Mr Frank N Hack and Mr Wal 4er FR Abell, currently traveling in Europe, have recently spent time in Ber.
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Frank N. Hack
Wal 4Er
FR. Abell
Europe
Runaway Car Wrecks Engine At Strasburg Junction
A derailed runaway car spilled from a Baltimore and Ohio line onto Southern tracks at Strasburg Junction. The car, loaded with window glass, struck a front engine, tearing the car apart and injuring Conductor George Balthis. No fatalities occurred as the engineer and fireman were not aboard the engine. The wreck caused substantial damage and adds to recent costly accidents in the area.
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George Balthis
Fortuntely
Carioad
Strasure Junction
Baltore and Ohio Railroad
Strasburg
Wages Rise for Cumberland Valley Train Crews
The Cumberland Valley Railroad announces pay increases for trainmen effective February. The new system raises base rates per run and adds overtime pay, with differences between first and second year wages. All crew members including brakemen and baggagemen are affected.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Ihcrease
Palliam Bros Barber Shop Announces Opening
Palliam Bros Barber Shop invites friends and patrons to visit their new stand formerly Firedilty Street. H R Grim signs the notice as the shop extends a welcome to the extended county and town friends.
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Palliam Bros. Barber Shop
H.R. Grim
Rowdy Hook and Ladder Company Meeting Notice
Members of the Rowdy Hook and Ladder Company are requested to meet at the hall Thursday evening at six o'clock in uniform. The purpose is to attend a Friendship—Ka mar.— GBO, W. Snider, Captain. Feb 28 and Mar 1.
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Hook and Ladder
Thoradey
Gbo
Stovey Brown Announces Mayor Candidacy
Baltimore lawyer Cemrge Stewart Brown, known as a former president of the Second Branch City Council Four, announces his bid for mayor after a previous primary challenge against J Bar em Mahool. Brown was a candidate in a past race and seeks the office again.
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Cemrge Stewart Brown
Baltimore
Fae Miierky
Tragic Death Case News Sparks Indictment Talk
New evidence surfaces in the Twigg-Disser case with claims of a fatal gathering before the January deaths. Witnesses may be summoned as the April grand jury prepares. Mrs. Martha Helgoth denies stories of wine being served to Grace Twigg and Charles Twigg before their deaths.
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Qarberind
Shete
Daid
Martha Helgoth
Carried Lee
Blosser
Melgoth
Graceh
Charles Twigg
Great Western Picture At The Auditorium Tonight
A thrilling western feature will screen at the Auditorium tonight as part of the evening program. Local patrons can expect an action packed reel with dramatic stunts and a showdown finale.
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Auditoriun Tonight
Gratchen Buys Holiday Property on West Water Street
The B. T. Holliday property near Christ Episcopal Church sold for 5000 dollars in cash to former Mayor William O. Graichen, a noted glove manufacturer from Kentucky. Gracious plans include extensive improvements to the house and grounds. Sale arranged by Hausbrough & Cartar.
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B. T. Holliday
West Water Street
William 0. Graichen
Thin
Old Maids Convention Planned at John Mann Church
An Old Maids Convention to be held at 8 o'clock Friday evening at John Mann Methodist Church. A program features 21 women of the group and refreshments will be served after the exercises.
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John Mann Methodist Church
A GOOD TIME Electric Lights Offer Promises Low Cost
An ad notes modern lighting with easy wiring and cheap service. It urges readers to contact the Electric Lights Company by phone for affordable lighting options. A lost Brown fur is offered a reward for return to Dr W P McGuire.
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Mit
al Company
W. P. McGuire
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Mullikin
Virginias Association
the Star
Weather Bureau
Heller
Jas. P. Reardon
Common Council
South End
Red Men
Henry L. Weaver
Berlin
Strasburg Junction
Smashup
C. V
Nash
Stovey
Will Run
Twigg Blosser
Mr. Gratchen
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