Supreme Court of Appeals Rules Wills Probate Power Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Appeals declares unconstitutional the section enabling clerks of the corporation court to probate wills. The ruling affects Winchester and other towns, as wills probated by the corporation clerk must be reposed in open court. Uncertainty remains on remedies, with talks of special legislation or reprobating in open court.
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Code of Clerks
Supreme Court of Appeals
Toeate
Winchester
The
Star
Corporation Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Williams Appointed to Virginia Division History Committee
Commander W G Pritcherd of the Virginia Division United Sons of Confederate Veterans issued the first general order from Norfolk effective January 1, naming headquarters there. He appointed Winchester City Solicitor R Gray Williams to the history committee with Eugene Glover of Berryville serving on the women’s memorials committee and as division inspector.
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W. G. _Pritcherd
Virginia
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Grand Camp
Norfolk
Pritcherd
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Eugene Glover
Berryville
Uncle Carse Improves After Barn Fall in Vaucluse
Mr. Carson Yeakley, who fell from a barn at Vaucluse on Wednesday, is somewhat improved today and may be able to leave the hospital soon. He sustained severe bruising and other injuries from the fall.
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Carson Yeakley
Vaucluse
Plasterer Frank H. Dorsey Confined by Illness
Frank H. Dorsey of East Monmouth Street is confined to his home with a severe cold and sore throat. He is a well known plasterer in the city.
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Frank H. Dorsey
Monmouth Street
Funeral for Ho ward Bruce Gibson Sunday in Winchester
The remains of the late Mr. Howard Bruce Gibson, a former popular young man of Winchester, died from the grip in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His body arrived by the Cumberland Valley Railroad and rests in a hermetically sealed casket. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 PM from 30 South Market Street, with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company and the old Union Reel Team.
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Howard Bruce ‘Gibson
Winchester
Albuequerque
New Mexico
California
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Funk & Son
Gibson
Independent Order of Foresters
Mr. Gibson
G. G. Baker
B. M. Knight
R. Frank Barr
John F. Kremer
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Old Union Reel Team
Winchester Post Office gets new stamping machine
Due to rising business at the Winchester post office, Postmaster Kern expects delivery of an electric stamping and cancelling machine within a few days. Additional improvements to the service are planned.
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Winchester
Kern
Illness Report From Newport News Reaches Winchester
News from Newport News indicates Mrs. James A. Summerville is ill with typhoid fever. She has been moved from 1221 Hampton Avenue to St Francis Hospital.
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Winchester
Newport News
James A. Summerville
Little Miss Keets Martin Celebrates Twelfth Birthday
Keets Martin daughter of Senator Thomas S. Martin spends winter with grandparents Colonel and Mrs. Fenton Day of Smithfield and marked her twelfth birthday on Tuesday afternoon.
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Miss. Keets Martin
United States
Thomas’ S. Martin
Fenton Day
Smithfield
Salaries Cut at Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Officials
An authoritative announcement states that all Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials earning over 150 dollars monthly will have their salaries reduced by 10 percent beginning February. About 1,500 officials will be affected.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Spa Cials
Local Officers Return From Baltimore on Business
Capt. Robert L. Gray and Mr. H. E. Sheetz have returned from Baltimore where they spent several days on business.
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Robert L. Gray
Mr. H. [E. Sheetz
Baltimore
Local man stays at Kavanaugh Hotel Harrisonburg
Mr S L Hoover of this city registered at the Kavanaugh Hotel in Harrisonburg yesterday. Wanted 500 live rabbits offerings at 15 cents each. Sprint and Son note at 11 1 p tt.
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S. L. Hoover
Kavanaugh Hotel
Harrisonburg
Sprint & Son
Bill Defeated by Close Vote in Virginia House
In Richmond on January 24 the House defeated a Senate bill to let people elect Corporation Commissioners by 44 to 42. Debate led by O Gennor Godrick opposed the measure. 13 Republicans supported it, with Speaker Fyra among Democrats voting yes. Hill Montague introduced a related bill. A joint committee fixed Friday for hearings on liquor traffic measures, excluding licenses.
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Richmond
Senate
Corporation Commissioners
Cr. O'Gennor Godrick
Fredericksburg
Fyra
Hill Montague
Pala
Convention of Commissioners of All
Ward Hlas Amendment Carried in Senate Prison Work on Highways
The Senate debated a bill to employ jail prisoners on state highways for about ninety minutes. An amendment by Senator Ward of Winchester allowing counties and towns first call on prisoners in their jails was adopted. After a motion to reconsider, the Senate adjourned at 2 p.m. for the day.
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Senate
Ward
Winchester
Winchester Post Office Names Regular Carrier for Mondays
Clifton Copenhaver, long time substitute, appointed regular carrier for Mondays owing to heavy weekly mail. Increased business may lead to another city route. Copenhaver could become regular on all days. Outgoing and incoming mails rise daily at Winchester office.
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Clifton Copenhaver
Winchester
Copenhayer
Pearl Weaver Ritenour dies in infancy in Virginia
Pearl Weaver Ritenour age five months and forty days died at her parents home on National Avenue after three days of pneumonia. She was married two years ago to Willies Virginia Ritenour. The funeral is set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the family home, Rev. E F Northen of First Baptist Church to officiate and burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Willies
Virginia Ritenout
Tami
W. Ritenout
National Avenue
Aifternoon
E. FE. Northen
First ‘Baptist’ Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
The
Star
West Virginia
Weston
Donh
Macent
Henry Brannon
Chester
William Arnold
Marburg
Notice of funeral attendance for E. B. Gibson
Charley Rouss Fire Co. will meet at 2 p m Sunday to attend the funeral of the late Mr. E B Gibson by order of H C Stouffer Captain.
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Charley Rouss Fire Co
E. B. Gibson
H. C. Stouffer
Wright Resigns from Shenantoah Valley Fair Board
The Shenantoah Valley Agricultural Society directors meet and accept Dr Wright’s resignation with regret. Mary Robert Worsley absent sick. Acting secretary HB Byrd appointed. board adjourns to March 10 at 11 o’clock.
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Shenantoah Valley Agricultural Society
Messrs
M. Chiles
A. Byera
W. Baker
M J. Hardest
M. Carter
Scott Grit
Shylt
Lupton
W. Ss. Hiett
HOF
Byrd
T. S. Chiachtin
Clark H. Purcell
Mary Robert Worsley
George F Hall Delivers Fine Show at Winchester
George F Hall and his company staged a musical farce to a packed house in Winchester last night. Despite slow paralysis the nearly 60 year old actor displayed virility and command, receiving strong support from his troupe.
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Hall
Winchester
Communion wine fined twenty dollars in Woodstock
Dr J J Triplett a Mt Jackson banker and miller was fined twenty dollars by Woodstock mayor M E Stickley for selling communion wine from his vineyards. He claimed a legal right to dose the wine for holy communion and admitted selling under that belief.
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J. J. Triplett
Mt.’ Jackson
M. E. Stickley
Woodstock
Dr. Triplett
Inunion
Triplett Proutpoy
Winchester to Buy Washington Headquarters for Memorial Building
The city purchased Washington's old headquarters in Winchester for 2460 dollars to convert it into a memorial building. Officials describe the move as a noble and patriotic purpose honoring Washington's memory as reported by Staunton Daily Leader.
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Washington
Winchester
Staunton Daily. Leader
Virginia Weather: Fair and Warmer Tonight and Sunday
For Virginia the forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures tonight. Sunday is expected to be fair with continued warmer conditions.
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Virginia
Tug of War at Henao Rink Tonight
Tonight at Henao Rink a tug of war event promises fun for all. Come and see the lively challenge and root for your favorites.
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Henao
Missing Alexandria stenographer and broker in Washington mystery
Delilah Elizabeth Watkins a stenographer and Alexander Powell Brookes a broker disappeared from their homes Monday. Police and relatives report no evidence they fled together though elopement is suspected by some. Brookes' brother says finances are sound and business is steady while awaiting word from him.
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Delilah
Elizabeth Watkins
Alexandria
Alexander Powell Brookes
Central Bank
Washington
Miss Watkins
Brookes
William A. Brookes, Jr
Amy
Miss. Watkine
Othe Washington
Martinsburg Rink to Open Next Monday Evening
The Martinsburg Rink Company will formally open the new skating rink next Monday afternoon with two sessions that day and three daily sessions thereafter. A large Winchester crowd plans to attend the opening and evening sessions in Martinsburg.
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Martinsburg
Athe Martinsburg Rink Company
Winchester
Wanted Solicitor With Good Address For Postal Apply
A classified notice seeks a solicitor with a good address and offers good salary. Applicants are instructed to mail responses only to a rate care of Star office.
Insane Hospital Visit Reveals State Care And Its Gloom
A West Virginia asylum tour described by a writer portrays the facility as stately yet somber. Officials and staff are praised for kindness, while patients display quiet labor and affected minds. The piece reflects on dignity, sorrow, and the contrast between walls and inner turmoil.
Civil War Exhibition Noted in New York Area
Civil War display offering authentic combat scenes and soldier life runs with admission for 5 cents. Shows scheduled Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening, marking the only on-site presentation outside New York.
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New York
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Carse
Bill
Ward Hlas
DR. Wright
Fair Board
George F. Hall
Girl
Broker
Fartinsburg
Cros
West Virginia's Insane Hospital
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