City borrows funds by illegal method in Winchester
City officials in Winchester allegedly negotiated a $4,000 loan illegally without the Mayor Gratchen signature as required under the new constitution. Officials claim the council passed three ordinances without proper transmission. the Mayor’s veto or approval was not obtained. The Treasurer Kinzel confirmed the loan, highlighting a governance dispute and potential invalidity of the debt.
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Winchester
Gratchen
Graichen
Srar
Kinzel
Brilliant Wedding Near Wadesville
A. 8. Gaffney of West Newton Pennsylvania and Ada Wright of Wadeville wed Wednesday at 7 30 am at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony by Rev Eustler followed a dimly lit drawing room setting. They plan to teach in Kentucky as the groom assumes a school leadership post.
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Wadesville
Gaffney
Ada Wright
West Newton
Shenandoah Normal College
Wright
Kentucky
Methodist Episcopal Church South Convention Adjourns
The thirty-fifth annual Sunday School Convention in Luray closes after three days with nearly four hundred schools and about 4000 members. Six districts attend and leaders from the Southern Methodist community participate. The next host town candidates include Woodstock New Market and Marshall, with Woodstock chosen as the president M L Walton's home.
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Methodist Episcopal Church (South
Luray
South
Woodstock
New Market
Marshall
M. L. Walton
Forest Fire Near Millwood Destroys Rust Farm Area
A special dispatch from Millwood Virginia reports a destructive forest fire raging near Howellsville. The flames have left a path about a half mile wide and over a mile long, with the Rust farm area as the principal property burned. The fire started yesterday afternoon and continued into today.
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THE
Star Today
Millwood
Howellsville
Dr Grammer Argues Vesting Choirs Need Authority
In the Southern Churchman Rev James Grammer of Winchester Va argues that rubrics of the Episcopal prayer book are mandatory and that vested choirs with processions lack authority. He cites Article X and Article VIII of the constitution and says such ceremonies are not prescribed by the book. An editorial by Rev Clark on an authoritative directory of public worship is noted as Divergent.
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James Grammer
Winchester
General Convention
House of Bishops
Clark
Grammer
Social Hop At Opequon Inn Tonight
The manager of Opequon Inn Jordan's White Sulphur Springs invites Winchester people to a social hop tomorrow evening. Supper from 6 to 8 30 and dancing from 9 to midnight. Those wishing supper should telephone orders Saturday afternoon.
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Opequon Inn
Jordan’s White Sulphur Springs
Winchester
Balloon to rise at Round Hill yard party tonight
Messrs Horsey and Atwell present the management with a balloon to be launched at the Round Hill yard party this evening marking the event with a planned ascent by the crowd.
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Round Hill
Messrs
Horsey
Atwell
Boy Falls From Bridge Breaks Arm Near Capon Springs
A boy, son of Mr. Larrick, fell from a foot-bridge near Capon Springs West Virginia this week. He broke both arms between the elbow and wrist. A physician set the injuries and he is doing as well as could be expected.
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Capon Springs
W. Va
Smith Larrick
Miss Edyth Brown Hosts Social Night for Guests
Miss Edyth Brown daughter of Mr J Few Brown gave a dance on National Avenue in honor of guests Miss Carrie Baylor of Atlanta Georgia and Miss Annie Lloyd Baylor of Charleston West Virginia. The parlors were well decorated and music filled the long evening.
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Edyth
Preacher lineups set for White Post Camp Meeting
Rev. Geo R. Stuart will preach tonight at 8 at White Post Camp. He preaches tomorrow Sunday and Monday until Rev. Sam P. Jones arrives Tuesday. Jones preaches next Wednesday to Friday. Most stores close at 6 PM, except Saturdays. Deal before that hour.
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Geo. R. Stuart
D. L. Reid
White Post
Stuart
Sam P. Jones
Jones
Middleton Firm Willey & Co Makes Assignment
A Middleton merchandising firm, L. C. Willey & Co, assigns to H. B. Larrick as trustee for creditors. Liabilities about 3000. assets about 3000 including stock and building with 700 lien. Principal creditors listed: Hansell 1000, Willerfire? 250, Lawrence & Gould Shoe Co 275, Ambach Bros 144.35, Tregallas Hertel 275, Reuss Hempstone 124. All share equally. sale of stock to be advertised and conducted.
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Middleton
L. C. Willey & Co
H. 8. Lasrick
Lloyd C. Willey
Henry Y. Yates
Willey
Larrick
Winchester
Baltimore
Ixty
D. N. Hansell
J. Ed. Willer
Mid“oper Bros
Lawrence & Gould Shoe Co
Boston
Ambach Bros. & Co
Philadelphia
Tregallas, Hertel & Co
Reuss, Hempstone & Co
Shenandoah Valley Bank Posts Finest Statement Yet
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank report shows assets over a million with deposits rising from under 600000 to 722000 since January 1. The bank plans to move to a new Main and Piccadilly street building to improve service and handle future growth.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Main and
Piccadilly Streets
Reformed Churches Reunion At Pen-Mar Draws 6000
Large crowd attends reunion of Reformed churches from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia at Pen Mar yesterday. Conservative estimate puts attendance at about 6000. The city sent 51 delegates an increase over last year and attendees report a pleasant day with fine ad- miration.
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Reformed Churches
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Pen- Mar
Mrs Mary Dunbar Davis Funeral in Winchester Interment There
Telegram from Hansbrough Carter announces the death of Mrs Alfred V Davis of Pass Christian Mississippi. Her remains will arrive in Winchester by the 11 44 Baltimore and Ohio train for interment. She is survived by daughter Miss Marion D Davis. The funeral will be at the cemetery with Rev H M White officiating and pallbearers Dr W S Love T T Wall R Gray Williams T B Patton Col H H Baker and Shirley Carter.
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Shirley Carter
Hansbrough & Carter
Alfred V. Davis
Winchester
Davis
Pass Christian
George W. Kurtz
H. M. White
W. 8. Love
T. T. Wall
R. Gray Williams
T. B. Patton
Col
H. H. Baker
Camp Meeting Attendees Anna and Bessie Ridegway Attend White Post Event
Misses Anna and Bessie Ridegway of this city attend the Sam Jones camp meeting at White Post Virginia. They have a tent with their family and will stay two weeks at the gathering.
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Anna
Bessie Ridegway
Sam Jones
White Post
Long-Lost Heiress in Texas Pratt Estate Disclosed
Mrs Yates widow of Henry C Yates learns she is a Pratt heir to Major Joseph H Pratt estate near Jefferson Texas The discovery came after a public appeal in The Star and lawyers begin actions to establish her claim along with four siblings and other relatives.
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Star
Texas
Frederick County
Tar Star
Joseph H. Pratt
Jefferson
Winchester
T. K. Cartmell
Taxty
Alice Yates
Henry C. Yates
Yates
Middletown
Poe
For Sale Cheap Items at 417 South Main Street
A rapid sale of various household goods including a book case wardrobe extension table chairs and a baby carriage will occur at 417 South Main Street. The listing notes must be sold at once. Mrs Chas A Funkhouser and her children have left for Mt Jackson Va after visiting relatives on North Kent Street.
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South Main Street
Marcus Snapp
North Kent Street
Mt. Jackson
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MR. Graichen
Underwood Constitution
U. S
DR. Grammer
Bridge
Miss Brown
Will
Il. C. Willey & Co
Shenandoah Valley
Alfred Y. Davis
Tu E Star
Ee Heer
Iet Pratt Estate
Lone Star State
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