Virginia Republicans to meet on Taft endorsement split
Congressmen Slemp orders Roanoke executive committee to meet next week to decide Taft endorsement for a new term and whether to unite the two Virginia GOP factions under Taft or pursue a separate action amid factional tensions led by Slemp Alvah Martin and Cabell are mentioned as key figures in the split
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Virginia
North Carolina
Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Slemp
Alvah Martin
Internal Revenue
Cab
Mr Campbell Kills Large Hogs on His Farm
On the Middle road, Mr Rosser L Campbell killed several unusually large hogs days ago. Three seem eleven to twelve months old weighed 434 372 and 394 pounds. December saw seven hogs killed heavier than normal totaling 1337 pounds. Subscriptions expiring in January and not renewed will be discontinued January 31.
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Rosser’l. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
I Savage Wants a Divorce
Mrs. Anna Mae Savage through her counsel has answered Ralph Savage’s divorce bill. She admits most points but denies the alleged infidelity, seeks counsel fees and alimony, and asks dismissal of the bill. Savage family business history and marriages are noted. she cites a prior estrangement in the record.
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Hagerstown
Anna Mae Savage
Robert H. Simpson
Ralph Savage
Winchester
Kernstown
Mr. Savage
Lycurgus Savage
County
Joseph H. Savage
Baltimore
Savage
Washington County
Ada Seabright
Weather forecast for Virginia calls for unsettled weekend
The Weather Bureau forecast for Virginia predicts unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with likely rain by Saturday night. Temperatures rise tonight as conditions shift ahead of the weekend.
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The
Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Crosses Bestowed Upon Veterans at Berryville Court House
The Berryville courthouse was crowded yesterday as Rev. J. H. Lacy of Winchester spoke and veterans received crosses of honor. After the address and presentation the Daughters of the Confederacy offered coffee and sandwiches to benefit their treasury.
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Berryville
J. H. Lacy
Winchester
Daughters of the Confederacy
Bazaar Helpers Gather Tonight at 7 30 Oclock
The ladies who will assist at the Friendship Fire Co bazaar will meet at the stall this evening at 7 30. WM. Deshon serves as Chairman of the committee.
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the Friendship Fire Co
WM. Deshon
Lost Amber Necklace in Staromece Reward Publicized
Brief notice advertises a liberal reward for a lost amber necklace believed missing in Staromece. No further details available.
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Amber
Neclace
Staromece
Man Claims Dual Personality In Begging Case
In Baltimore a Grant County W V official and editor E Marshall Johnson argues a second self causes his street begging. Justice Grannan questions the claim and considers placing him in the care of friends rather than imprisonment as Petersburg, West Virginia looms. Johnson holds multiple roles including state's attorney, railroad counsel, and publisher of the Grant County Press.
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Justice Grannan
Baltimore
E. Marshall Johnson
Johnnson
Grant County
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grant County Press
Self
Petersburg
Major Robert W. Hunter Praises Lee In Winchester Auditorium
Major Robert W. Hunter delivered a brilliant oration at Handley Memorial Library in Winchester honoring the 104th anniversary of Robert E. Lee. The address drew a large audience under Gen. Turner auspices and featured vivid anecdotes from Hunter’s wartime service with Lee and Jackson.
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Robert W. Hunter
Handley Library
Robert Edward Lee
Handley Memorial Library
Turner
Ashby Camp
Confederate Veterans
Winchester
Virginia Military
Hunter
Lee
Jackson
Teens Pay for Damaged Post Office Glass Window
A group of young men broke a large plate glass in the main entrance revolving door of the post office building. They paid $15.60 for the damage and a new pane was installed the same morning. They learned that post office glass costs are high and could face prosecution for defacing government property if they did not compensate.
Big Six Bee Show at Auditorium Tonight
An ambitious two hour program lands at the Auditorium tonight featuring a vitigraph western and Indian acts described as thrilling and among the best seen there. Local patrons are invited to attend for an evening of high drama and entertainment.
Notable Talk Entertains Alaska Audience
A lively speech lasting over an hour captivated attendees with an engaging and educational presentation about the country. The speaker offered hard to obtain insights, entertaining the crowd while imparting valuable knowledge.
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Welllesley
Birthday Celebration for Miss Meta Sartelle
Miss Meta Sartelle’s birthday was celebrated last evening at the Sartelle home on South Main Street. Friends called to extend congratulations as vocal and instrumental music entertained guests and refreshments were served in elegant style.
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Meta Sartelle
John P. Sartelle
Baker Recovering After Goiter Operation
Mr Julian W Baker Jr deputy clerk of the circuit court of Frederick county underwent a surgical removal of a goiter at Winchester Memorial Hospital Tuesday. He spent a comfortable night and was reported resting well. The operation was performed by Drs Love Stuart and Bell and followed a long period of neck swelling. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Baker who live west of town and has many friends in Winchester and Frederick County.
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Winchester
Julian W. Baker, Jr
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
W. 8
Love
Stuart
W.A. Bell
Baker
Clark and Swanson Picked As Winners
Representative-elect C O Lobeck of Omaha predicts the 1912 Democratic presidential ticket with Champ Clark for President and Claud Swanson for Vice President. Lobeck spoke at the Biggs House in Washington asserting strong west and east support and that Clark will be the Democrats’ choice. The celebrated remark followed his description of Clark as a western strength and Swanson as a southern eastern ally.
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C.O. Lobeck
Omaha
Gilbert N. Hitchcock
United States Senate
Lobeck
Biggs House
Washington
Clark
Friemis
Gage
Smith for the Senate announces candidacy in Virginia district
Berryville lawyer R. 8. Blackburn Smith announces his bid for the Virginia state senate representing Clarke Warren and Page counties. He plans to seek Democratic primary support and notes prior service in the House of Delegates and on Gen. Fitzhugh Lee’s staff during the Spanish American War. He was nicknamed the Napoleon of the House.
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Blackburn Smith
Berryville
Virginia State Senate
Clarke, Warren and
Page
Smith
Virginia House of Delegates
Clarke and
Warren
Richmond
Napoleon
Europe
Fitzhugh Lee
Feltner Case Up Next Week in Berryville Court
Berryville Virginia. The regular circuit court term opens with Judge Harrison presiding. First case: Commonwealth v. James Feltner for the killing of Hugh Curtiss at Boyce on September 17. Court to sit a week or longer. Feltner defense by Marshall McCormick R Byrd. Commonwealth attorney Lewis aided by Downing and Weaver.
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Berryville
T. W. Harrison
Hoheter
The
Commonwealth
James Feltner
Hugh Curtiss
Boyce
Feltner
Messrs
Marhall McCormick
R. &. Byrd
Lewis
Messrs. Downing and Weaver
Front Royal
Hay Presides Over Capitol Democratic Caucus
The Democratic caucus at the Capitol in Washington last night chose Representative James Hay of this district to preside, with Mr Way already serving as chair for years. The caucus nominated Champ Clark for speaker and formed a ways and means committee to outline tariff legislation, aiming for prompt action when Democrats gain power next fall. The meeting drew many old and new members and was harmonious throughout.
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Capitol
Washington
James Hay
Way
Champ Clark
House
Congress
Judge B D Newman of Wood sock visits this city
Judge B D Newman of Wood sock spent the day in this city on business meeting local officials and attending brief engagements.
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B.D. Newman
Woodsock
Widow Elizabeth Zirkle Dies En Route Home
Elizabeth B. Zirkle 76, widow of John P. Zirkle, of near New Market Shenandoah Co, died yesterday in Union Station Washington while returning from the Washington Sanitarium. She leaves two children, a sister and brother, and was a pioneer Adventist in Virginia. Funeral expected at St Martin Luther’s Church Saturday at 11 AM.
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Elizabeth B. Zirkle
John P. Zirkle
Near New Market
Shenandoah County
Miller
Winschester
Union Station
Washington
Washington Sanitarium
R. D. Hottel
New Market
Wanted A carload of chickens at once
A Crisman of Ketn Va requests a carload of chickens immediately. contact A Crisman at Ketn, Virginia, for purchase arrangements.
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A. Crisman
Ketn
Subscription Renewal Notice with Rate Change
All subscriptions received by mail and not renewed during this month will be charged 2.50 per year. Renew your subscription at once to take advantage of the 92.00 rate. 1pth
Lemon Club Formed by Cumberland Ladies
A Cumberland group of ladies forms the Lemon Club with the motto Boys Butt Out. The organization aims to organize social activity while excluding male participation.
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Youme Ladies of
Cumberland
The
Lemon Club
Veterinarian Coyner Advertises Orchard Land Needed
Dr W A Coyner graduate veterinary surgeon located at Dunlaps stable 212 Piccadilly Winchester Virginia seeks orchard land listings. He invites owners to place property with Iott Hansbrough Carter and mentions fresh mackerel and Habbit Steak at Ordhorf McVicar’s.
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W. A. Coyner
D. E.dunlap
Piccadilly St
Winchester
Nisip
Iott Hansbrough & Carter
Orhdorf & McVicar’s
Corpse Groaned as Undertaker Nears Death in Virginia
Relatives in Harrisonburg Virginia report a near death scare when a presumed corpse groaned as undertaker Shiflett prepared to embalm Joseph Ray aged 60 near Sparkling Springs. The man lay seven hours, revived briefly, then died after resuscitation efforts and a second examination by a physician. He leaves a wife and eight children.
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Harrisonburg
Joseph
Ray
Sparkling Springs
Shiflett
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Slémp
George L. Hart
Executive Committee
Slemp
I Savage
Ladies’ Meeting
RE. Lee
John P. Hyde
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
Alaska
Clark and Swanson
Senate
Hay
Elizabeth Zirkle
Undertaker
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