Valley doctors meet to elect rep in Virginia Medical Society
Forty doctors from valley counties plus Dr. J Whitridge Williams of Baltimore gathered in Winchester to elect a representative from the district to the Virginia Medical Society executive council and to organize the Shenandoah Valley Medical Society. Dr. W P McGuire of Winchester was chosen. a constitution committee was named and a banquet followed at Fairfax Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Medical Society
Fairfax Club
J. Whitridge Williams
Baltimore
Winchester
Virginia Medical Society
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society
W. P. McGuire
Memorial Hospital
William P. MecGuire
State Society
Latane
Driver
New Market
Firebaugh
Harrisonburg
Drs. Williams
Tucker
Harris
Middletown
Stickley
Stephens City
Smoke
White” Hall
Cochran
Clearbrook
Bank of Clarke Elects Directors At Berryville
The annual stockholders meeting of the Bank of Clarke County at Berryville elected directors: A. Moore Jr, W. A. Bradford, Thomas D. Gold, R. P. Whiting, H. C. Warden, William E. Reed, and M. W. Jones. The bank reports good business and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Clarke County
Berryville
Messrs. A. Moore, Jr
W. A. Bradford
Thomas D. Gold
R- P. Whiting
H. C. Warden
William E. Reed
M. W. Jones
Miss Carrie Silk Returns Home From Visit
Miss Carrie W. Silk of Quebec Canada has returned home after visiting Mrs. Harry M. Baker of South wk Street. Silk is described as charming with an accomplished harp and made many friends while in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie W. Silk
Quebec
Canada
Harry M. Baker
South Wk Street
Miss Silk
Fortieth wedding anniversary at Mount Prospect
Clearbrook Virginia January fifteenth special to The Star reports Mr William Ee and Mrs Sophia Clevenger Robinson celebrated forty years of marriage at Mount Prospect with a large gathering of neighbors and friends. The event featured a dinner for many, a literary program, and remarks by local speakers. The couple were surprised by the milestone and were joined by their son Dr. Austin Robinson and his wife from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
William Ee
Sophia. Clevenger Robinson
Mount Prospect
J. L. Reese
Sallie Hardesty
Harry B. Childs
Florence Allen
Robinson
Austin Robinson
Baltimore
Winchester Considers $10,000 Bond Issue for School Expansion
Winchester City Council moved to seek a $10,000 bond vote to add to the John Kerr public school. E Holmes Boyd urged the measure citing overcrowded classrooms and a growing pupil population. The council sent a resolution to the Virginia General Assembly to authorize the popular vote with a plan to complete the new facilities by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
School Board
City Council
E Holmes Boyd
City School ‘Board
Wintchester
General Assembly of
Virginia
John Kerr
General Assembly
City of
Boyd
Ana Sne
Frederick
Theater Fire Claims 168 Lives in Rogerstown
Rogerstown, Pa, Jan 15. One hundred sixty eight were killed in the theater fire. Survivors identify many victims among charred bodies as mournful crowds fill the streets. In Washington, Cortelyou rumored to resign as secretary of the treasury to join Morgan interests. van L. Myer eyed for replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogerstown
Washington
George B. Cortelyou
the Treasury
Morgan
New York
Geo. van L. Myer
Cortelyouw
Wife Slept As The House Burned
At Matchless Postoffice in DeHaven Virginia Mr H B Nesmith saved the building by tossing a lamp after a nighttime fire started by a lamp left burning by his deaf wife who slept through the blast. The blast sent glass shards around as the room filled with smoke and flame nearly consumed the post office and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeHaven
Author of Maryland dies after short illness in Georgia
Col. James Ryder Randall author of the song Maryland My Maryland died at his Augusta Georgia home after a brief illness caused by lung congestion from a cold after church. He recalled publishing It wrote itself and noted Maryland My Maryland paid $1091 in Confederate money which later proved little value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryder ‘Randall
Maryland
Augusta
San Francisco
Randall
Colonel Randall
New Orleans
Prominent Bre—Three B’s Rise in State Affairs
Three men from Frederick and Shenandoah counties gain notice in the state scene Brenaman Bauserman and Byrd hold key positions. Brenaman serves as assistant om missioner insurance and secretary of the State peace committee. Bauserman is State Commissioner of Hospitals. Byrd also holds a notable post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Shenandoah
Brenaman
Bauserman
Byrd
Missioner ‘Insurance
Pe Ae
Bauserman State
Hose Wagon Picture Show Opens To Full House
The Herald Square moving picture show opened three nights at the Auditorium last night to a full house and a fine exhibition. It will be shown again tonight and tomorrow night. Photographs of the Reuss automobile hose wagon were taken today by two men connected with the show and the machine will be projected on the canvas in motion tonight. It will be shown all over the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Square
Friendship Fire Co. Meeting For Bazaar January 16
All members of the Friendship Fire Co No 1 are requested to meet at the hall Thursday evening January 16 at 7 30 oclock in uniform to attend the South Jen Cos Bazaar by order of Company EB T Carper Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Co., No. 1
Evenines
South Jen Cos Bazar
EB. T. Carper
Mrs. M. C. Harris Ill at Home on North Main Street
Mrs. M. C. Harris is quite ill at her home on North Main Street. She has been in failing health for some time and was reported as improved this morning but became suddenly worse this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Harris
North Main — Street
Wanted 500 live rabbits for sale
Help wanted for a local ad seeking 500 live rabbits. Job mentions payment at 15 cents each and references T. H. Sprint & Son. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but identify a buying request and seller name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Sprint & Son
Iptf
Revival a Big Success at Market Street Church
Rev J W Hy Beale conducts nightly services drawing large crowds at Market Street Church. Programs run every night this week as the revival continues to attract many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
J. W. Hy Beale
Femae
Weather Report for Virginia Warmth Through Night
Virginia forecast shows fair skies and warming today with continued fair conditions through the night and into Thursday. No precipitation expected and temperatures rising seeks a mild spell across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Bank Directors Re elected at Winchester Meetings
The Winchester banks reported record business and net earnings for the past year at stockholder meetings. Shenandoah Valley National Bank elected S. H. Hansbrough, William H. Baker, Dr. William Ss. Love, T Marion Bantz and Charles Mullikin. capital stock rose from 100 000 to 200 000. Farmers and Merchants National Bank directors named include R. T. Barton John Keating W. B Barr C E K Clevenger S M Chiles Ww. cc. Gratchen G W Haddox J d Haldeman M M Lynch W P McGuire E D Newman J J Ridgeway James W Rhodes and John M Steck. The Union Bank will hold its director elections April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panka
Chester
Snerandoal Valley
Winchester
Union Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Messrs
S. H. Hansbrough
Willian H. Baker
William Ss. Love
R. T. Barton
John Keating
W. BE. Barr
C. EK. Clevenger
S. M. Chiles
Cc. Gratchen
J.d. Haldeman
M. M. Lynch
W. P. McGuire
E. D. Newman
J. J. Ridgeway
James W. Rhodes
John M. Steck
Berryville Bank Elects Officers and Lists Directors
Berryville bank stockholders elect C. M. Broun as president and Charles Mutikin as vice president. Directors named include C. E Clapp Decatur Osborne Frank McCormick Louis Scheuer Marshall McCormick and W. W. Bowles. The bank reports surplus and undivided profits near 7000 dollars. A body of James Williams colored was brought from Pittsburg for burial after an automobile death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenigpe Star Bureau
Berryville
Stow
First National Bank
Tuesaday
Follo
C. M. Broun
Charles Mutiikin
C. E Clapp
Decatur Osborne
Frank McCormick
Louis Scheuer
Marshall McCormick
W. W. Bowles
James Williams
Pittsburg
Jerry Wil Pie
Train Auditors Begin Valley Division Duties
For the first time in the Valley division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train auditors took up duties today. They will assist conductors and operate regularly on Valley trams, marking a new level of material help for the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Valley
Bazar Planning Meeting At Friendship Hall
Notice calls ladies planning a bazar to meet at Friendship hall Friday evening January 17 at 8 oclock. The committee from the company is also requested to meet at the same time and place. By order of W M Sumption Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Hall
Algo
W.M. Sumption
Chaffr
N. Et f—Ceprer
Has Resigned Position At Eureka Fire Insurance
Mr Wi as March has resigned his post at the Eureka Fire Insurance Company to take effect the week of January 20. The notice notes a change in leadership and indicates a forthcoming transition within the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March
Eureka Fire Insurance Company
Fight Over Water Tax Ordinance Sparks City Council Debate
The January City Council meeting, postponed by a quorum issue, saw discussion of water tax plans for 1908 1909. Officials reported receipts and expenditures, with fines and licenses tallied. A flat rate water proposal dominated the debate, while other measures included a tax on automatic urinals and removal of a slavery-era fence for square beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Boyd
G. H. Kingzel
Correll
Hansbrough & Carter
Fannie Brown
Eureka’ Insurance
Wils Ed
Hoover
Carter
Annance
Cecil Street
Russell
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Old Court House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valley Counties
They Honor
DR. Wguire
Bank of Clarke
Mrs. W. Robinson
Cortelyou
Berryville. Bank
Wilson
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