A Trying Time for Bachelors
A survey of editorials on leap year rights and the bachelor fate. The Baltimore Sun championed bachelor protections against women’s wiles in 1908, while other papers and a Chicago professor debate who truly holds the right of selection. James Hamilton Lewis is misquoted about women in court, with reporters disputing his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore Sun
Sun
Waterloo
Balaklava
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
John Temple Graves
Major Abbot
University of Chicago
O. James
Hamilton Lewis
Greenwood Farm Scene of Gayety as Branson Anniversary Celebrated
Special to The Star Stephenson Virginia hosts a tenth wedding anniversary for Mr William Branson and Mrs Dell Branson at Greenwood Farm. Generations of Branson family attend including Mrs Ann Branson. Guests exchange tinware tokens with verses, a literary program directed by Lewis Pidgeon and sixty five names signed in the guest register. Dainty refreshments follow before departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Friends’ Meetings
Ann Branson
500 Years For Walsh Guilty Of Bank Wrecking
Chicago January 28 verdict finds the former Chicago National Bank head guilty on fifty four counts for misusing funds and wrecking the bank. The court imposes a total five hundred year sentence and notes the potential ten year per count maximum. Two killed in Seaboard Air Line wreck near Raleigh January 18 injuring score or more. A freight train struck a passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Chicago
Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Raleigh
N. C
Seabord Air Line
Entertained Bridge Club At West Water Street Home
The ladies bridge club met this afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter on West Water Street with Mrs Carter hosting. Supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Shirley Carter
West Water Street
Mrs.Carter
Winchester Woman Visits Friends in City Note
Mrs William M Atkinson of Winchester is visiting Dr and Mrs Pp D Stephenson Woodstock Herald notes Hughelson and his wife branch Clarke County spent yesterday with friends in this city.
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William’ M. Atkinson
Winchester
Pp. D.stephenson
Woodstock Herald
Henry Lee Gold Dies Out West
telegram announces Henry Lee Gold death in California native and former Winchester resident, age 53 or 54. he lived in California thirty years, ran a Bakersfield business, married four years ago, buried in California. survived by widow, four brothers Philip H. Gold Hunter Boyd Gold Dr E T Gold John Gold. five sisters R H Whiting M H Carter M F Gold Margaret R Gold Laura W Gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cal
Henry Lee Gold
William FH. Gold
Gold
California
Bakersfield
Mr. Gold
Philip H. Gold
Virginia Weather Quiet Tonight and Sunday
Fair conditions forecast for Virginia tonight and Sunday. Martinsburg captain William R. Snodgrass spent the night with friends in Winchester yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
City Purchases Historic Kurtz House in Winchester
The old Kurtz property at Braddock and Cork streets sold at public auction to the city of Winchester for 2460 dollars. City council members Shirley Carter and James B. Russell made the purchase to preserve the weathered stone house once tied to General Washington, with a large lot fronting Braddock and Cork streets.
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Kurtz
Braddock and
Cork Streets
Winchester
General Washington
Messrs
Shirley Carter
James B. Russell
Braddock Street
Cork Street
Ay.Gi ‘Swanson
Chase Greased Pig At Skating Rink
A red pig with a grease covered hide will be the centerpiece as boys on skates try to chase the animal at the skating rink tonight. The scene promises plenty of amusement as the pig uses its fat legs while the boys watch.
Special Showing of Oriental Rugs Monday
A special showing of Oriental rugs is scheduled for Monday featuring pieces from Russell and Green. The event highlights decorative textiles and may attract collectors and enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and Green
Postal Law Affects Newspapers and Subscriptions
The Post Office Department implements a new postal rule effective January 1 restricting second class mailing for papers with subscribers in arrears beyond three months. Newspapers must collect overdue subscriptions within three months or lose second class rates. unpaid periods affect eligibility and mailing class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Pe Mepersiston
Nate
Desertion case leads to jail bond in Strasburg
Lovell Heflin, 19, was seized from a morning train near Woodstock by Sheriff Daniel Spiker and placed under $250 bond to appear before the grand jury in March for desertion and non support of Beulah Brill Heflin. Mr Brill urged Heflin to marry or face penalties, and Heflin consented to pursue the license but delayed.
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Strasburg
William Brill
Woodstock
Lovell Heflin
Heflin
Harrisonburg
Mr. Brill
Justice Grabill
Sarah Zane’s Bazaar Downtown Opens At Post Office
The Sarah Zane Fire Company plans a bazaar in the post office building on the second floor, vacated by the Fairfax Club, in central city location. It opens Tuesday evening January 28 and runs about ten nights with strong support pledged from patrons.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Fairfax Club
Bazard
John Keating Returns From Business Trip
John Keating has returned from a business trip to Winchester Virginia and Baltimore according to the Cumberland Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keating
Winchester
Baltimore
Cumberland Times
Real Laugh Tonight Greased Pig Catch at Skating Rink
A brief item notes a greased pig catch event for boys tonight at the skating rink at 10 30 pm. It also mentions Moving Pictures on Monday and Tuesday nights and a social visit by Mrs Fannie C Baker from Charles Town West Virginia to Mr and Mrs G A Newcome near Winchester. Special patio showing Monday with Russell and Green.
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Vt A
Fannie C. Baker
Charles Town
W. Va
G. A. Newcome
Winchester
Mrs. Baker
Mr. Newcome
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Morgan
Greenwood Farm
Gayety
Mrs. W. E. Branson
Henry Lee
West
William H. Gold
This County
Weather Report
William R. Snodgrass
Martinsburg
Washington
PANIG
Berryville
Ecea
Boyerstown
Winston Hill
Baer
Winston Hall
Kercheval
Moving Picture
Sarah Zane
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