Virginia General Assembly to take oath today in new constitution
The extra session of the Virginia General Assembly opens at noon with members pledging allegiance to the new state constitution. Senators Lupton and Jordan depart early, while James R. Caton may speak on the oath but likely takes it. A caucus will decide on election needs, codification, and circuit judge nominations.
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General Assembly of
Virginia
S. Lucien Lupton
Shenandoah
Frederick
Winchester
Stephenson’s
E. C. Jordan
Frederick County
James R. Caton
Alexandria
Death Is Shortly Expected at Stephens City
Charles A. Shannon longtime Stephens City resident and former station agent and Union veteran lies critically ill at his home. Physicians say he cannot survive more than a few days after months of declining health and confinement to his room.
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Charles A. Shannon
Stephens City
Shannon
Burglary Suspects Fled After Nighttime Break In
In a late night intrusion at C. P. Kremer & Co. a pair of negro burglars fled after scaling a rear fence. One was identified as a dark skinned man in the tree and the other, a slight built light man in dark trousers, a striped shirt and straw hat. A warrant is to be sworn for attempted burglary.
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C. P. Kremer & Co
Mr. Shiner
Prayer Service For Aged Resident Held At Home
Last night prayer services were offered at the residence of Mr and Mrs P B Marshall on South Market Street for Mrs Marshall s aged father Mr A C Grove under Rev J Ryland Murdoch pastor of the First Baptist Church. A large number of neighbors attended and the services were enjoyed by all present. Miss Carrie Pence of Timberville Va is visiting Mr and Mrs E J Evans on North Main Street.
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P. B. Marshall
South Market Street
J. Ryland Murdoch
First Baptist Church
Carrie Pence
Timberville, Va
E. J. Evans
North Main Street
Notary Appointments Named in Winchester
Adelaide Louise Smith, longtime typewriter for Barton & Boyd, was named a notary public for Winchester by Governor Montgomery. Also named were Louise O Connor Richmond Sallie J Doswell Charlottesville Mary Harrison Bird Petersburg Thomas J Williams Lynchburg and George E Crawford Richmond.
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Adelaide Louise Smith
Barton & Boyd
Winchester
A. J. Montague
Louise O’connor
Richmond
Sallie J. Doswell
Charlottesville
Mary Harrison Bird
Petersburg
Thomas J. Williams
Lynchburg
George E. Crawford
Rouss H and L Receives Virginia Firemen Catalogue
Mr. John M. Miller, secretary of Rouss Hook and Ladder Company, received the Virginia State Firemen Association catalogue and proceedings from the Staunton convention of September 1901. The souvenir book includes local history and an illustration of the Rouss Hook and Ladder Company. The Rouss boys won first prize drills in Richmond 1900 and Staunton 1901.
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John M. Miller
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Staunton
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Reuss Hook and Ladder Company
Rouss Boys
Richmond
Costly Accident Digs Artesian Well at Capon Bridge
A 2000 pound drill detached from its chain while drilling for Ira C. Oates at Capon Bridge West Virginia. The drill dropped fifty feet and must be dug up, delaying completion and costing repairs. Whitacre and Heironimus supervise the work.
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Capon Bridge
W. Va
Messrs. Whitacre & Heironimus
Ira C. Oates
Local society notes from Martinsburg and surrounding towns
Rev S D Skelton travels to Martinsburg after noon while Mrs J P Wickersham from Martinsburg visits town. Several residents from White Post and Alexandria guests, a council meeting set, and Dr William Whitridge Williams from Harvard visits Mrs John J Williams. Stores close at six except Saturdays. fruit offered at Schneider's.
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William Whitridge Williams
Philip Williams
T. C. Williams
John.j. Williams
John J. Williams
Williams
Harvard University
Capon Bridge Happenings
Correspondence from Capon Bridge West Virginia dated July 15 notes Luther Oates leaving for Pleasant Dale to erect a dwelling for Walter Haines, and Edgar Oates departing for Cumberland Maryland to oversee the Cumberland Telephone Company for several weeks.
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Evening Star
Caron Brince
W. Va
Luther Oates
Pleasant Dale
Walter Haines
Edgar Oates
Cumberland
Cumberland Telephone Company
Burnt Factory Yard Party Nets About 70 Dollars
The yard party at Burnt Factory ended Saturday night with gross receipts around 70 dollars. The organizing committee thanks the public for patronage. Mr and Mrs Henry S Baker and children and Mrs Baker's father left for a day outing at the Shenandoah River near Strasburg. Mrs Dr Taggart has gone to Capon Springs after staying with the Misses McGuire. Paymaster Frazer of the US Navy and his mother, after a stay in Winchester, also departed for Capon Springs.
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Burnt Factory
Henry S. Baker
Dr. Taggart
Misses McGuire
Capon Springs
Frazer
United States Navy
Mother
Winchester
Harness for Sale from J. J. Curis More on Cork Street
Second-hand nickel-mounted coach harness offered for sale at a low price. Seller J. J. Curis More lists contact at 7 11 618 W Cork Street for inquiries.
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J. J. Curis
Cork Street
Wanted to Buy Small House With Five or Six Rooms
Classified notice seeking purchase of a small house with five or six rooms. Request includes price and location, address directed to Reau Estate care of Star Office at 7-2-w.
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Reau Estate
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Adie Smith
Rouss H. and
Horsey & Atwell
E. Bruce Capper
the Optician and Jeweler
West Water Street
Ricr’s
S. D. Skelton
Martinsburg
J. P. Wickersham
D. L. Reid
White Post
Frank Cain
Frederick City
Schneider’s Grocery
Hattie Snapp
Rosenberger
Deborah Bean
Bloom
Messrs
Samuel Bryarly
Arthur Chrisman
Charles Shiner
Washington
Edythe Crum
Bessie Keller
Fort Hill
D. W. Rodrick
J. D. Kiger
Charlestown
J. R. Rodrick
Malcolm Shelmire
Philadelphia
John J. Zeigler
Helen Shelmire
German Smith
Episcopal Female Institute
W. C. Marshall
Gra. Univ. Va
Pasar
North Braddock Street
Ico. E. Bushnell & Co
the Lys
Drucasts and Pharmacists
Bailey & Boxwell
P. H. Reardon
Bale Kyle
Main Street
Oragaress
J. M. Frys
Main St
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell Supplied
Cumberland Brewing Company
Telephone
National Bank
United States
Capita
Fairfax College and Preparatory School
Winchester Inn
Fairfax College
G. C. Shepard
John G. Crisman & Co
Columbia Farm
John G. Crisman
Aulliner
Herbert
Larrick
Oxford
Oxfords
Co. E. Huntsberry
J. W. Henshall
Wawae Ave
Winichester
J. A. Ramsburg
Frederick, Md
Shenandoah Va
Nat’l Bank
Jnc
W. Rice
L. E. Rice
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