Shenandoah County faces heated political primaries in Shenandoah and Frederick counties
Winchester lawyer Robert M. Ward holds the Senate seat for the Tenth district with Shenandoah and Frederick counties up for grabs word says Rush Williamson may run for state senator if he leaves the commonwealth attorney post F H Brumback could be the chosen commonwealth attorney Capt George W Koontz and Joseph C Hutcheson are among expected hopefuls for county offices The race includes sheriff treasurer and clerk positions with intraparty opposition likely and party lines fading ahead of the Democratic and Republican primaries set for spring in Shenandoah County Virginia
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Rush UH. Williamson
Commonwealth
State Senate
Shenandoah
Frederick
Robert M. Ward
Winchester
Williamson
Senate
F. H. Brumback
Pence
Timberville
Me _B. Wunder
Ciren
B. F. Myers
Edinburg
County
Anti-Saloon League
C. F. Headley
George W.koontz
Joseph C. Hutcheson
J. F.wisman
Madison
J. R. Baker
John Rogers
Southern Railway
Strasburg
Baker
Daniel F. Spiker
United States
Old
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office
Weekly list for the week ending January 28 1911 shows two names Lucy Bremen and Lizzie Parry among unclaimed letters. Recipients must pay one cent per letter to receive mail. Bentley Kern, P. M. is listed as a sorter or official.
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Winchester
Lucy Bremen
Lizzie Parry
Bentley Kern
P. M
Two Former Slaves Die Aged In Jefferson County
Lorenzo Farrell and Thomas Brown, both born in slavery, died this week in Jefferson County. They were long residents of the same county section and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the community as aging figures in local history.
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Lorenzo Farrell
Thomas Brown
Virginia
Jefferson
Empire Tonight Shows Six Reels With Two Fine Acts
Six reels run tonight starting at 7 15. The program omits Uncle’s Tom’s Cabin which had one reel left. One great Indian reel also features in the lineup.
Charges Dismissed in Chrismore Liquor Case
Joseph Chrismore formerly of White Post Clarke county now living in Winchester had charges of violating federal liquor laws dismissed by United States Commissioner A J Tavener after prosecutors failed to prove four sales within sixty days. He had prior local convictions for liquor sale without license.
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Joseph Chrismore
White Post
Clarke
Winchester
Internal Revenue
United States
A. J.tavenner
Chrismore
Chrismére
Mayhew and Miss Schwartz Wed in Ellicott City
Miss Anna D Schwartz of Alberton Maryland wed George H Mayhew of Hagerstown Tuesday of this week in Ellicott City Maryland. Mayhew, a Winchester native and printer by trade, has long worked in Winchester and later at the Star in Washington DC area. They plan to reside in Hagerstown where Mayhew runs a business.
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Winchester
Anna D. Schwartz
Alberton
Howard, County
George H. Mayhew
Hagerstown
Ellicott City
Mayhew
Winchester Times
News
The
Star
Big Remnant Sale Details by Henry Baetjer & Co
A brief notice indicates a big remnant sale conducted by Henry Baetjer and Company with particulars listed on page 4. The ad hints at extensive inventory and a scheduled sales event managed by the firm.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
Brady on Alaska lecture draws large Winchester crowd
Former Governor John G Brady delivered a graphic and scholarly lecture on Alaska at City Hall Auditorium for Winchester Memorial Hospital. Attendees included ninety five Fort Loudoun Seminary girls and forty Shenandoah Valley Military Academy cadets, with Miss Katharine Glass and Dr. B M Roszel singled out for support. Brady returned to Washington this morning.
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Alaska
U. States
John G. Brady
Territory
City Hall
Winchester Memorial Hospital
America
Winchester
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Shenandoah Valley Military Academy
Katharine Glass
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Brady
R. T. Barton
Washington
Prohibition Bill in West Virginia Reintroduced
The West Virginia legislature sees renewed push for a statewide prohibition public vote. Delegate Ice has introduced the measure, Judiciary Committee favors it, but it will be laid on the table for a later vote.
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West Virginia
General Assembly
Ice
Judiciary Committee
Remodeling the Fuller Residence by Keiferstein
Charles B. Keiferstein, noted Washington architect, has purchased and begun remodeling the former Dr. William McP Fuller residence on West Water Street. The project is supervised personally by Keiferstein who plans it to become a premier local home. He is the son in law of Mrs. John B Tilford of Winchester and intends to spend much time here with his family.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Charley Rouss
Rouss
West Water Street
Sarah Zane
John Harmer
Charles B. Keiferstein
Washington
William McP. Fuller
Keiferstein
John. B. Tilford
Winchester
U B Church Notes Revival and Services This Week
u B Church notes list Sunday school and Men's Bible Class at 10 o clock. Preaching at 1 am on Heredity and Environment and at 3 pm at Union Chapel. Juniors meet at 4 pm and Seniors at 6 48 pm. Revival at Red Bud each night this week. Richardson, Pastor.
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Union Chapel
South Braddock Street
Red Bud
Richardson
Surprise wedding unites Kibler and Ada Garret at Strasburg parsonage
J M Kibler son of a Topnot merchant and Ada Garret daughter of Wheatfield farmer wed at St Pauls Parsonage Strasburg after a brief hospital stay for Kibler. The ceremony led by Dr L L Smith followed by a noon nuptial and a reception dinner at Mt Olive with the bride’s aunt Mrs Annie Hamman.
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J. M. Kibler
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Misa Ada Garret
St. Paul's Utheran Parsonage
Strasburg
L. L. Smith
Josiah Kibler
Topnot
William H. Garrett
Kibler
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Strasburg Junction
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Mt. Olive
Annie Hamman
Sale of Realty In the County
The conveyance recorded in Frederick county's clerk's office shows a deed from Howard H. DeJar nette to Selina A. DeJarnette and James H. DeJarnette for 382 acres in Back Creek district with a consideration of $900.
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Frederick County
Howard H. DeJarnette
Selina A. DeJarnette
James H. DeJarnette
Back Creek
Two Days Left to Renew Subscriptions at Bargain Rate
Notice warns mail subscribers there are only two days remaining in the month to renew at $2.00 per year. After February 1 renewals rise to $2.50 per year. readers are urged to renew now to save.
Martinsburg Local Option Campaign Heating Up
Martinsburg residents active in local option discussions with inquiries in Winchester on how local option operates. The Martinsburg Evening Journal features campaigns against open saloon while saloon interests have not run notable newspaper ads yet.
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Martinsburg
Winchester
Martinsburg Evening Journal
Sumptions Return to Philadelphia From City Visit
Mr and Mrs J D Sumption and their children have returned to Philadelphia after visiting relatives in the city. Mr Sumption, a native of Winchester, has long been a leading plastering contractor in Philadelphia employing many skilled workers.
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J. D. Sumption
Philadelphia
County Horses Stricken by Mysterious Disease in Frederick County
Large number of horses on northern Frederick County farms suffer a baffling illness similar to distemper but with different symptoms. Twenty head on Alfred Wright’s farm and eighteen on William Adams’s farm are affected with others in the area showing cases. Some deaths have occurred as the disease spreads between farms.
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Frederick County
Alfred Wright
William Adams
Messrs
Wright
Adams
Residents urge new crossing near library and post office
People on Fairmont avenue and West Piccadilly street complain about the crossing between Handley Library and the new post office building. They urge immediate construction as the path is muddy and nearly impassable for daily walkers in the northwest section.
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Fairmont Avenue
West Piccadilly Street
Handley Library
Northwest
Ameast
Six Reel Show at the Auditorium Tonight
The Six Reel Show performs at the Auditorium tonight offering a two hour program headlined by a Biograph and a Vitagraph feature. Come early for seating and enjoy a historic film program in a classic venue.
New Automobiles Arrive for Winchester Doctor
Dr. P. F. W. Boyd receives a Maxwell Runabout from local agent Walter Huntsberry. The 1911 pattern features several improvements over last year and marks Boyd as an early Winchester auto owner, with cars increasingly seen as a necessity rather than luxury.
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PF. W. Boyd
Walter E. Huntsberry
Colder Weather Forecast for Virginia This Weekend
The Weather Bureau issued the official forecast for Virginia. Tonight will be fair and colder Sunday will be fair with cooler temperatures, especially in the southeast portion.
Evening Star Printing Offers Modern Sale Bills Service
The job printing department touts top facilities with latest cuts and waterproof paper for sale bills. It invites readers to obtain an estimate on newspaper advertising and sale bills for a lump sum.
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The
Evening Star
Mrs. W Lee Fisher Leaves for Charlestown Visit
Mrs. W Lee Fisher departs this morning for a short visit to her parents Mr and Mrs Frank L Hamilton in Charlestown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Fisher
Frank L. Hamilton
Charlestown
W.va
Poor Revenge and a Mother's Love in The Star
A column discusses murder as revenge and the moral aftermath. It critiques a novel by Phillips in which a family suffers from perceived wrong. The writer condemns murder as futile and reflects on authors like Thackeray and Dickens shaping social satire. Continued on page 4.
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Earth
Phillips
Harf
Margaret
Goldsborough
Thackeray
Vanity Fair
Wbages
England
Dickens
High Court of Chancery
Yorkshire
Nicholas
Nickleby
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Politigans Active
Ward
Miss Schwartz
Fuller
Baittel
Dr. Boyd
Nemo
Fitshugh
Fise
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