Death of Judge Morris Shocks Charlottesville and Winchester
Judge George Watts Morris of the Charlottesville Corporation Court died suddenly on Park Street. His death sent shock waves through Charlottesville and Winchester where he was well known. He presided over the McCue wife murder trial and was praised for his conduct. He was born in 1857 in New York City and educated at the University of Virginia. He served in the Virginia Senate before becoming judge. He is survived by his mother and several half siblings.
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Winchester
George Watts- Morris
Corporation Court of
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Park Street
General Assembly
Morris
Swanson
Judge Morris
J. Carroll
Hotel Evans
The
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Berryville
Harrison
William M. Atkinson
R. T. W. Duke, Jr
S. Lindsay Robinson
McCue
J. Samuel McCue
Virginia
Virginia Court of Appeals
New York City
George Washington Morris
South Carolina
Alice M. . Watts
Roanoké County
William J. Robertson
Horace, W. Jones
University of Virginia
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Willian G. Robertson
Edward Robertson
Roanoke
James Lindsay Gordon
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Lovesick Roanoke Woman Attempts Suicide in Hagerstown
A Roanoke woman recently left the city attempted suicide at a North Jonathan street resort in Hagerstown by swallowing bichloride of mercury. A physician used a stomach pump to save her life. she was despondent over a love affair.
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Winchester
Roanoke
North
Jonathan
Pay According To Worldly Goods In The Mill Creek Dunkard Church
Duikard Church members in Mills Creek must pay according to worldly goods. The church seeks facts from headquarters and Harrisonburg reports say Diehl and Showalter inspected clerk’s books, listing each member’s real estate and personal property to determine the exact amounts.
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Mill Creek
Goo
Diehl
P. H. Showalter
Dunkard
Mills Creek
Io Harrisonburg
Court House
Notice to Firemen Attend Sarah Zare Bazaar Meeting
Members of Charney Rouss Fire Co. and Band are requested to assemble at hall tonight to attend the Sarah Zare Bazaar. HC Stouffer, Prest. John H. Seal Sec’y. Ip.
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Charney Rouss Fire Co
Hall
Sarah. Zare Bazar
Stouffer
Prest
John H. Seal
Sec’y
Parable Tale at Palace Theater Tonight
New pictures shown at the Palace Theater depict the Pordigal Son tale in an evening program. Mati nee presents a parable described as widely heard but rarely seen, with a Saturday 3:00 o clock show for children priced at 5 cents for all.
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Palace Theater
Supreme Court Allows Sale Of Pure Apple Cider Without License
Virginia Supreme Court rules a grocery store may sell pure apple cider without liquor license. The 1905 law defines pure cider as juice without mixtures, preservatives, or more than 7 percent alcohol, amid prior 1904 statute deeming mixtures intoxicants.
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Supreme Court of Virginia
Gleaners Entertainment at Presbyterian Chapel Show
Gleaners present a program at Presbyterian Chapel Friday evening featuring recitations music dialogues and events. Admission price listed as 10 cents with additional details obscured by OCR.
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Presbyterian Chapel
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Wanted Solicitor With Good Address At Star Office
Wanted a solicitor with good address and salary paid to the right man. Apply by mail only to “x,” care at Star office.
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Star Office
Madison District Judge Denies Local Option Election Petition
The Woodstock Herald reports Judge T. W. Harrison refused to order a local option election in Madison district due to petitioners lacking required qualified voters. Disappointed supporters allegedly used bitter language. the public sentiment opposes reopening whiskey saloons, so Madison remains dry.
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T. W. Harrison
Woodstock Herald
Virginia
Judie Harrison
Daw
Madison
Engineman Donovan Injured in Mint Springs Accident
Baltimore and Ohio officials report Engineman Richard B. Donovan, on the Harri sonburg to Lexington run, sustained a knee wound when a engine part blew out at Mint Springs. He completed the trip to Staunton before relief arrived and is now off duty with treatment by Dr. F B Olhausen.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Richard B. Donovan
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Mint Springs
Braunton
Donovan
Staunton
Dy. F.B. Olhausen
Special Local Option Election Ordered in Stonewall District
Judge Thomas W. Harrison announced a special local option election for Stonewall district Shenandoah county to be held Tuesday April 7. The petition started with nine names but was expanded to fourteen, surpassing the required threshold of eleven voters.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Stonewall District
Shenandoa
Avsbee
Roa Casha
Virginia sheriffs form mutual protection group in Richmond
An organization of Virginia sheriffs was perfected in Richmond to aid mutual protection and advancement. More than sixty sheriffs attended the conference. B. Carickhoft of Frockingham county was elected chairman and Johann Lower of Richmond was named secretary and treasurer. A committee will shortly ask the Senate to enact measures aiding sheriffs in their discharge of duties.
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Virginia
Richmond
B. & Carickhoft
Frockinghan County
Johann Lower
Senate
University Man Will Speak Here
A meeting of the Rouss anniversary committee decided to admit all Charley Rouss Fire Company members free to the banquet at the Rouss engine house on Tuesday February 11. Principal speaker will be Prof W M Thornton civil engineering chair University of Virginia Charlottesville Va. He will be guest of Judge William M Atkinson Corporation Court.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Rouss
W. M. Thornton
Chhair
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Winchester
Thornton
William M. Atkinson
Corporation Court
Railroad Fares To Be Advanced
The Pennsylvania two feet fare law prompted railroads to adjust fares within the state and on connected routes. As the Supreme Court's two-cent-per-mile ruling affects lines east of Pittsburgh, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans fare increases. New rate sheets are being prepared and hikes likely take effect February 1 when Pennsylvania restores earlier rates.
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Batimore
Onis
Phey
Baltimore
Chi
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Baltimore and Ohio
Quarryman Fatally Injured in Bakerton Limestone Quarry
A quarry worker named Jerry James was fatally injured at Bakerton limestone quarries. While guiding loaded stone cars down an incline he was run over suffering internal injuries and a broken leg. he died within hours. He was buried at Samples Manor.
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Jerry James
Bakerton
Aew
Hillines
Samples ‘Manor
Kennedy Trimmer nuptials on Cumberland Valley Private Car trip
Mr FE B Kennedy freight train master of the Cumberland Valley Railroad wed Miss Blanche Trimmer at the bride's Chambersburg home. The couple departed for a wedding trip in one of the railroad's private cars.
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FE . B. Kennedy
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Blanche Trimmer
Chambersburg
Mrs. Kennedy
Bromell Reed Musical 40.5 at Star Course
The Bromell Reed Musical 40.5 will perform the third Star Course program under the SY. Fae Athletic Association auspices at the Auditorium on Tuesday February 4. Tickets are on sale at Halbe's. Prices 25 cents and up.
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SY. Fae Athletic Association
Hable
Disappearance of Oravis Shanholtz Arouses Inwood Town
The Star reports in Inwood Berkeley County West Virginia that Oravis Shanholtz, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Shanholtz, vanished Monday. Neighbors fear foul play as searches span Inwood Gerrardstown Rest Banker and nearby towns. His brother Conried appeals for information to locate him.
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Berkeley County
W. Va
Oravis Shanholts
G. W. Shanholtz
Sroon
Ong Sherhelts
Inwoor Gerr
Dstown
Banker Am
Iwood
Star Today
Shanholte
Greenspring
Nat Low
Pearance
Shanholtz
Conried Shanholtz
Mr Conrad Sick Of The Star Is Confined With Grip
The city editor of The Star, Mr D B Conrad, is confined to his West Water Street home with a severe grip and a serious threat affection. He is attended by two physicians and cannot leave his room for several days.
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the Star
Water ‘Street
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