Motorists Explore Northwestern Pike to Aurora West Virginia
Howard Fisk of the Washington Star and fellow motorists describe a recent trip from Washington to Aurora West Virginia via Winchester and the Northwestern grade. The journey showcased fine road conditions and mountain scenery described as rivaling any in the region, with a map and photos included in the paper.
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Howard Fisk
The
Washington Star
Washington
Autora
Ce Fisk
Winchester
Aurora
Fisk
Keating Brothers Bonded for Estate and Guardianship
Col John Keating of Cumber laia Maryland qualified in the Corporation Court as executor of his late brother Thomas Keating and posted a $5000 bond. Thomas J Keating a minor over 14 chose his uncle as guardian. Col John Keating qualified as guardian and posted a $2500 bond.
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Col
John Keating
Cumberlaia
Corporation Court
Thomas Keating
Thomas J. Keating
William L Huff Dies of Measles
William L Huff's son Lawrence Huff dies at home from measles aged two months short of years. Funeral planned at Pie House tomorrow afternoon with Rev George S Bow ers of Grate Lutheran Church. Burial to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown.
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William “Lawrence Huff
William L. Huff
East German Street
Pie House
George Ss. Bowers
Grate Lutheran Remains Church
Mount Carmel
Middletown
Elizabeth Huff
Wesley Willey
Yard Party at Drums Chapel Benefit
A yard party at Drums Chapel is set for July 27 and 28 to benefit the church. If rain disrupts, the event moves to Saturday night at 4 p.m. Committee members organize the proceedings.
Keister Hospitalized After Hernia Operation
Robert Keister of Strasburg was brought to Winchester Memorial Hospital in Robert Funk's car with Dr. White. Dr. P W Boyd operated for a hernia. The procedure was reported successful and hopes for early recovery were expressed.
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Keister
Strasburg
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert Funk
White
P. W. Boyd
Keiser
Lucien Carr Jr. Earns Distinction in Engineering
The University of Virginia registrar records for 1910-1911 show Lucien Carr III of Winchester achieved distinction on all examinations in every engineering course undertaken.
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University of Virginia
Lucien Carr Ill
Winchester
Big Reunion On Fifth of August
Strasburg Virginia reports the twentieth Confederate Reunion at Fishers Hill on August 5 will attract a larger crowd than any prior. Ode F. Richard, grounds organizer, notes daily cabin rental requests from many places. Demand outstrips supply as cabins remain scarce and capable of housing all attendees.
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Strasburg
Fishers Hill
Ode F. Richard
Sakon
Star vaudeville comic headlines Winchester engagement
Tonight through three nights a top comedian headlines a changing nightly show in Winchester with selected pictures from Independent and license studios. Admission promises value with offers like every tenth person free and a clipping redemption. Read more about the pictured titles Cost of Drink Human Tigress Death to Life and others.
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Winchester
Adm. Sc
Rancho
Major League Scores From Saturday Slugfest Highlights
A collage of results shows Detroit 7 New York 8 over 14 innings, Washington 4 St. Louis 6, Boston 1 Cleveland 6, Philadelphia 4, Chicago 5, Cincinnati 9 Brooklyn 1, Pittsburg 3, Boston 4 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 2. St. Louis 2 New York 10.
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New York
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Cincinnati
Bostonf
Philadelphia
Chicago
Nationals
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Military training helps boys grow into men says Shenandoah Valley principal
Dr. B M Roszel of Shenandoah Valley Academy argues a progressive military school mold builds strong self reliant men. He cites gradual responsibility from private to cadet captain and stresses care of the body mind cultivation and high personal honor.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Roszel
Military School
Methodists Go To Conference In Strasburg
Winchester district ministers and lay delegates of the Methodist Episcopal Church South depart for Strasburg to attend the annual district conference opening tonight. Rev. T. J. Lambert will preside with Rev. G. T. D. Collins delivering the opening sermon. Three sessions daily will include addresses and worker discussions through Thursday afternoon.
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Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Strasburg
T. J. Lambert
Yeerman
G. T. D. Collins
Resolution confronts alleged misconduct by Virginia collector
The resolution questions Collector L. P. Summers of the Sixth Virginia District about forged endorsements, political coercion, whiskey storage in a government basement, post office favoritism, law practice, and misused funds. It seeks Treasury action and results of any investigation.
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P. Summers
Secretary of the Treasury
L. P. Summe
Internal Revenue
Sixth “District
Virginia
J. Mc- Broom
L. P. Summers
Mc- Broom
United States
Abingdon
L. P. “Summers
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth
Sixth District
Indicted for violating social club acts in Winchester
The Winchester social club and members S L Forney and William Miller faced indictments for unlawfully receiving storing and distributing ardent spirits at the Fourth of July banquet and other events. Harry Chrismore was indicted for keeping liquor for distribution and personal use. The grand jury also examined real estate and personal property returns and found no grounds for further indictments.
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Winchester Eagles
Winchester Club
S. L. Forney
William ‘Miller
Eagles
General Assembly
Winchester
Fey
Harry Chrismore
Chrismore
The
Star
Grand
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. E. Correll
Gerrell
Wadge Harrison
Messrs
Shirley Carter
Foreman
G. G . Baker
J. E. Cooper
Stewart Bell
Robert L. Gray
M. T. Reed
W. G. Conway
W. O. Horsey
A. C. Slonaker
J. W. Rosenberger, Co
Huntsberry
M. L. Barr
Six Reels Show Auditorium Tonight
A feature night at the auditorium includes Vitagraph Biograph and Western silent reels from a -hour program. The Vitagraph Stock Company appears every night with new photoplays this week. The Keller Drug Co highlights Veterinary Medicines with special attention.
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Vitagraph
Vitagraph Stock’ Company
Keller Drug Co
Serpot
Winchester Fair Catalogues Here Free At The Star Office
Copies of the Winchester Fair catalogues are available free at The Star office. Premiums across all departments have risen this year and racing purses total 2800 dollars.
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Winchester Fair
Star Office
Fruit Land for Sale with Orchards and Grapes
Ten acres offered for sale suitable for an orchard with selected varieties of apples pears and peaches. One acre already bearing excellent grapes. See other ad for details. A R Pendleton.
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Particu
Correction Notice Denies Music Study Claim by Thatcher
Notice corrects circulating report claiming Ada B. Thatcher studies music via any correspondence conservatory. The undersigned states the claim is absolutely false.
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Ada B. Thatcher
Keller Drug Co offers July subscription discount ends soon
Only six days remain in July for mall subscribers to renew and secure Moling and Seal wrappers discount. Unrenewed subscriptions will be discontinued, with details on the sixth page.
Conveyances of County Realty Adams County
Deeds admitted to record in Frederick County Circuit Clerk's office. Joseph M Himelrigit et al transfer 99 acres in Back Creek district to Willis H Orndorff for 10 dollars. W R B Mays et al transfer the Tanquary Mill Property and Noland Mill Property to Charles E B Ridgeway for 7 350 dollars. Charles By Ridgeway et ux transfer Tanquary Mill Property and one acre in Brucetown to N W and H A Hislop for 6 000 dollars.
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Joseph M. Himelrigit
Willis H. Orndorff
Back Creek
W. RB
Mays Et Ax
Charles EB. Ridgeway
Campers Dance Delights Winchester Youths and Girls
Local campers from below town hosted a Tuesday night dance at Shenanda Hall for Winchester girls. Lads in khaki trousers moved gracefully on waxed floors while girls wore colorful dresses, leaving with hopeful wishes for another event.
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Shenanda Hall
Winchester
Strasbugt
Many Motorists To Capon Springs
Capon Springs drew many motorists from Winchester and Hagerstown on Sunday afternoon. The weekend trip was praised as delightful with only a minor incident when Dick Haldeman of Hagerstown had a tire blowout en route. Nine cars carried 43 people in all.
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Capon Springs
Winchester
Hagerstown
Musicale at St Winchester Inn This Thursday
Arrangements are under way for a musicale at St Winchester Inn on Thursday evening under the Civic Improvement League. Winchester musicians will perform instrumental and vocal selections with some out of town talent. Proceeds from the musicale and refreshments will fund the league work, with an admission of 35 cents.
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St Winchester Inn
Civic Improvement League
Winchester
Beattie Plays Guitar in Jail
Richmond on Sunday centered on the Beattie murder case. Henry C. Beattie Jr remained in Henrico county jail, calm and uninterested, playing a guitar and smoking cigarettes as he read coroner inquest reports, while his cousin Paul Beattie and Beulah Binford were kept separate from visitors.
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Richmond
Beattie
Henry C. Beattie, Jr
Paul Beattie
Beulah Binford
Henry
Douglas Beattie
Louis Wendenburg
Mr Perkins lends Inn grounds to fire company free of charge
A rumor accused Mr Perkins of charging the Friendship Fire Company for Inn grounds used for a lawn fete. The letter states he freely gave the grounds and supported the fire company’s work, and the secretary Ed T. Carper says the company will express appreciation at the next meeting.
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Perkins
Winchester Inn
Friendship Fire Company
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