Pardons Delayed as West Virginia Case Sparks Protest
Harry M. Anderson and John and Thomas Morrison, serving ten years for robbery, face delayed clemency after the Board of Pardons recommended release. Governor White may withhold action pending further investigation amid protests and a stern editorial from The Hampshire Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Anderson
John
Thomas Morrison
West Virginia
Moundsville
White
Board of Pardons
Baltimore Sun
Cornwell
Romney
W. Va
Hampshire Review
Charleston
Cranwell
Release of John Boss in Northeast Winchester Case
John Boss, a colored man, was released by Justice D H Bragonier this morning after arrest for breaking window lights in the tenant house owned by Harry R Kern in northeast Winchester. There was no evidence against him. Boss previously served time in the penitentiary for fatally cutting another Black man in the city years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boss
Winchester
Harry R. Kern
D. H. Bragonier
Boss
Union Cornet Band Sets Winter Meeting Tonight
The Union Cornet Band will meet for the first time this winter in the room over J R Dorans on North Main Street. The space has been prepared for winter quarters and the gathering will start after Charley Rouse Fire Company finishes their meeting, expected to end by eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cornet
J. R. Doran
Busiess
North Main Street
Charley Rouse Fire Company
Schneider's Grocery Sale Item List
Dried apples peaches canned corn beans and groceries listed at Schneider's grocery with quantities noted as 1 16 tf.
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Schneider’s Grocery
Robbed preacher loses pocketbook in Winchester incident
Rev. John A. Shockey a farmer preacher of Shockeys ville was robbed of his pocketbook containing over 20 in cash at the Baldwin House on west Piccadilly street. A stranger asked to change a dollar then sat nearby and stole the money after the wallet was returned to him. Police were notified but recovery seemed unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Shockey
Shockeysville
Winchester
Baldwin House
West Piccadilly Street
Mr. Shockey
Needle Removed After Six Years From Boy in Kernstown
Dr. P W Boyd yesterday removed a needle from the side of Master Eugene Campbell, six years after it entered his foot. The needle likely traveled through the body unseen until a recent injury caused pain, with no vital damage found. The operation at Kernstown brought relief and the boy suffers no ongoing inconvenience.
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P. W. Boyd
Eugene
Rosser Campbell
Kernstown
Campbell
Cown
Boyd
Presbytery Yields By Very Close Vote
The Greenbrier Presbytery in session at Petersburg Virginia voted narrowly to dissolve Rev. William McA White's pastoral relations with his Lewisburg West Virginia church and dismiss him to East Hanover Presbytery. White has accepted the Second Presbyterian church in Petersburg and will start duties mid February. Commissioners H R Smith and C L Barksdale returned from Lewisburg pleased with the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbrier Presbytery
Petersburg
William McA. White
Winchester
Lewisburg
W. Va
East Hanover
White
Second Presbyterian Church
Messrs
H. R. Smith
C. L. Barksdale
Unusual Number of Property Transfers This Year
Commissioner J E Correll reports 116 property transfers by deeds and 11 by wills in the just ending fiscal year, the largest number of transfers during his tenure as commissioner. Read the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. E. Correll
Correll
Miss Anne Cover Weds H R Kern at Angerona
Miss Anne Cover daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cover married Harry R Kern at the Dover mansion Angerona last evening. The ceremony under a floral arch featured a small bridal party of relatives and a bridesmaid Miss Virginia Cover. After a brief reception the couple left for a tour of eastern cities and will reside at the Hunter house on South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angerona
Anne
Thomas Cover
Harry R. Kern
Dover
Masters Thomas
Lewis
Joseph Barton
Loring Cover
Virginia Cover
E. E. Stone
H. D. Fuller
Henry M. White
Jessie Buckner
Margaret Dame
Robert Nelson
Robert Glass
Kern
Cumberland Valley
Hunter House
South Washington Street
Colonel Harry Baker Receives Governor Montague Appointment
Governor Montague named Harry H. Baker of Winchester as an honorary aide on his staff. The appointment makes Baker a colonel in title when the governor goes on parade or attends official functions. Baker, cousin by marriage to the governor, is part of Baker & Co. wholesale grocers.
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Harry Baker
Winchester
Montague
Harry H. Baker
Baker
Baker & Co
Mayor Rinker Visits Son and Falls Ill on Travel
Maurer town Mayor Moses Rinker traveled to Winchester to visit his son John Rinker. He spent a day in Strasburg, fell ill at Strasburg Junction, and was cared for at Mr. Huff's residence before continuing home in the evening. An ad urges trying the Silent Running Standard sewing machine at home.
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Moses Rinker
Maurertown
John Rinker
Winchester
Rinker
Strasburg
Strasburg Junction
Huff
L. E. Rice
Happy Couple's Many Presents From Anniversary Party
The 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A Ritter was celebrated yesterday afternoon at their home 314 North Kent Street with over forty guests. A delightful repast followed and Miss Minnie Brown entertained with graphophone selections. Gifts included a dinner and tea china set from their three sons and many household items from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A Ritter
North Kent Street
Minnie Brown
Messrs
Hallie
Carl
Lawrence
A. C. Brown
J. H. Newcomb
J.T. Taylor
Funkhouser
William Miller
Hannah Willis
Leila
Florence Ritter
Fannie Ritter
D. F. Yost
Harry
Lillie Gordon
Jennie Howard
Ed. Davida
Mamie Hubbard
John Miller
Ed. Johnson
J. T. Taylor
Edward John
Donna Finfrock
Emily Miller
Florence Guard
E. F. Funkhouser
Elladee
Ursula Rogers
J. F. Hobson
Delta Yost
Ben. Frinfrock
Stephenson
Ed. Fries
Ellen Robinson
New York Lawyer Melvin Green Considers Frederick County
Mr. Melvin Green a New York lawyer and guest of State Senator H. L. Lupton leaves for Washington today. He plans to return with his wife in a few weeks to explore settling in Frederick county, attracted by fruit growing prospects and the advantages of the region.
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Melvin Green
New York
8. L. Lupton
Washington
Green
Frederick County
Harmer Named Republican Candidate for Congress
Hon. Harvey W. Harmer of Clarksburg West Virginia announced as Republican nominee candidate for Congress in the first district opposing incumbent B. B. Dovener. Described as able honest and manly and fit to serve district and state in Congress.
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Harvey W. Harmer
Clarksburg
W. Va
E. B. Harmer
Winchester
Congress
B. B. Dovener
Harmer
West Virginia Senator Gave Grandson 100000
Ex Senator Henry C. Davis of West Virginia presented his grandson, son of John T. Davis of Elkins, property valued at 100000 to the infant. The newborn heir will face the usual infancy hurdles before access.
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United States
Henry C. Davis
West Virginia
Messrs. T. M
Julius Bantz
John T. Davis
Elkins
Fahnestockville Society Considers New Hall After Growth
The Fahnestockville Literary Society meets tonight at Fahnestockville and reports rising attendance due to entertaining debates. Officials say a much larger hall may be built to accommodate the growing crowds.
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Fahnestockville
Society
Crisman & Co Makes Assignment in Winchester
Jno G Crisman and Co, large dealer in agricultural implements and carriages in Winchester, assigns today to trustee H B Larrick and enters voluntary liquidation. Assets about 12 000, liabilities around 10 000. No preferred creditors. Crisman cites inability to realize on accounts as cause after a disputed note and cashing of a check. Hughes Buggy Co of Lynchburg is his heaviest creditor.
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Crisman & Co
Larrick
Winchester
Faulkner
Water Street
Church Alley
Capper
Crisman
Foot Warmer Fire Sparks Near Post Office
Joe Henry Snapp’s improvised foot warmer in his buggy near the post office ignited a small blaze. A wooden box with a lantern inside caught fire as he left to attend to business, nearly burning the box and blanket before it was extinguished.
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Joe Henry Snapp
Turner Ashby Camp to observe Gen Lee birthday
Gen Turner Ashby Camp will assemble in uniform Monday January 20 at 7 p m to join in the observance of Gen R R Lee s birthday. Hon James Marshall will address at The Auditorium public invited to attend by order of R T Barron Commander nett Kins P W Boy Adjutant Dr J E Janney to leave tomorrow for Baltimore to visit his uncle
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Turner Ashby
R. R. Lee
James Marshall
R. T. Barron
J. E. Janney
Baltimore
Bishop Whittle Resigns Charge Amid Illness
The Rt. Rev. Francis McNeece Whittle, bishop of Virginia, transfers ecclesiastical authority to Bishop Robert A. Gibson due to serious illness. Whittle, 79, has a long record of service and is praised as a beloved church figure while his daughter Mrs. A T Jones of Winchester battles pneumonia at his Richmond home.
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Francis McNeece Whittle
Virginia
Winchester
Robert A. Gibson
Gibson
W. M. Atkinson
Whittle
A. T. Jones
Emily Whittle
East Leigh Street
Richmond
John N. Upshur
Jones
Mecklenburg County
Theological Seminary
Alexandria
St. Paul's Church
That City
William Meade
St. John’s Church
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
West Virginia
St. James Church
Goochland County
Grace Church
Berryville
St. Paul’s
Louisville
Diocese of
St. Paul’s Church
John Lyons
Alfred Lee
Gregory Thurston Bedell
Theological Seminary of Ohio
William and Mary College
Johns
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Winchester Boys Freedom
Union Band
Preacher
Eugene Campbell
Anne Cover
H.R. Kern
Son
Joseph Ritter
Mr. Harmer
John Crisman
Jno, G
Lee
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