Terrific Typhoon Moves Toward Hong Kong Wardell Case Haunts Hospital
A succession of calamities unfolds as a Philippine typhoon nears Hong Kong with warnings of mass casualties. In the United States General David K Wardell and his wife abscond from a California hospital amid allegations of coercion and attempted suicide. Separately Indianapolis sees Emmett Huggins confess to fabricating warrants and stealing from the county treasury. In Pittsburgh Frank Engle alias John Summers is captured for a Christmas Day 1906 murder, with Clarissa Zeller arrested as an accomplice.
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Hong Kong
Indianapolis
Ind
Emmett Huggins
Board of County Commissioners
John McGregor
John ‘Summers
Frank Zeller
Milwaukee
Engle
Clarissa Zeller
Kern to Visit Winchester During Old Home Week
News from Winchester says Hon. John Worth Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee will visit early this fall. He will stay several days with his cousin Postmaster Bent ley Kern on Amherst street and visit Kernstown and relatives near Roanoke. An arrival date is not set. planners hope to align with Old Home Week or the Winchester fair.
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Chester
John Worth Kern
Winchester
Kern
Winchester Fair
Beardsworths Seventieth Virginia Band Praised by General Bell
General Bell commended the Seventieth Virginia Regimental Band led by Prof. Thomas Beardsworth at Camp Taft Chickamauga Park Ga for the past week. The band includes Winchester musicians and residents from about 20 towns in the Virginia Valley. They formed for the occasion with no prior rehearsal.
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Seventieth Virginia Regimental Band
Thomas Beardsworth
Winchester
Seventieth
Virginia
Mr Peace Buried At Bryn Mawr Pa
The funeral of Edward Coleman Peace who died near Carter Hall Clarke County was held at his Bryn Mawr home. He was 47, resided in Clarke County for six to seven years, and belonged to the Blue Ridge Hunt Club. He leaves a brother P. P. Peace and two sisters. Remains prepared by Funeral Director Kurtz and sent to Bryn Mawr from Boyce.
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Mr. Peace
Bryn Mawr, Pa
Edward Coleman Peace
Clarke County
Eryone
P. P. Peace
Kurtz
Byrn Mawr
Boyce
Prize Winners At Stewarts Street Rink
Prizes were awarded at the Stew art street skating rink last night to the most graceful skaters. The winners include Miss Percy and Louis Grimm, Miss Willie McGuire and Vernon Haines, Miss Hilda and Neville Stephenson. A large crowd attended.
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Louis ° Grimm
Willie “McGuire
Vernon Haines
Hilda
Neville Stephenson
Winchester Team Extends Series with Peters burg Victory
Winchester defeats Peters burg 4 to 2 on Peters burg ground as Feiser pitches. Petersburg and Fredericksburg papers praise Winchester as fastest strongest snappiest outside the Virginia State League and note Fredericksburg’s loss 5 to 3.
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Winchester
Presbyterians Hold Large Pen Mar Reunion Day
In Hagerstown Maryland on July first a five thousand strong crowd attended the annual Presbyterians reunion for Pennsylvania Maryland DC Virginias and Carolinas at Pen Mar. Rev J H Lacy led invocation Rev William Henry Roberts spoke on church aims and Rev George Enders gave benediction. A concert followed with Pro f Arthur Watkins directing. An executive committee was named to plan next year’s event and expenses totaled $175.
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Hagerstown
Presbyterians of
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Pen Mar
Shawnee Tribe No 2 Leases Baker Residence for Old Home Week
The Shawnee Tribe No 2 Improved Order of Red Men has leased the Baker residence at Piccadilly and Market to serve as committee headquarters for old home week festivities. The first meeting at the site was held last night with routine business. rehearsals for dramatic features are underway and the wigwam is in use by Red Men. The field team will hold an 8 o'clock rehearsal to begin the fight, with all premiers of the team expected to attend.
Kramar Thrills Winchester Crowd At Market Street Rink
Harry Kramar the noted cyclist drew one of the season’s largest crowds with a trick bicycle performance at the Market Street skating rink. Spectators praised his feats as marvelous and hair-raising while wishing he could stay longer.
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Kramar
Harry Kramar
Winchester district annual conference set for Berryville
The Winchester district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold its annual conference in Berryville starting Tuesday at 2 PM with Presiding Elder George T. Tyler presiding. Bishop A W Wilson is ill and cannot attend. Opening sermon by Rev J Hybight. Delegates including C Huntsberry, J L Whitlock, W B Snider, William G Hardy, and Frank Barr will be elected for the next conference in Baltimore in March 1909.
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Chester
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Berryville
George T. Tyler
A. W. Wilson
Baltimore
J. Hybight
Charged With Abusing Horse in Police Court
Ralph Adams, a young white man, was fined 2.50 and costs in police court by Justice Wilson for abusing a disabled horse and overloading a cart on North Kent street witnessed by Mrs. James Hardy and other ladies. Adams said he was cursing the horse, not the women, when questioned by a Star reporter.
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Ralph Adams
Justice Wilson
Block Party At The New Rink Saturday Night
A Saturday night event at the Mortal Rink features a weekly prize ticket and a humorous act titled Old Man On Ice with eight young skaters. The card promotes the rink's 1934 schedule and entertainment.
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Rosa Johnson
Mrs Rosa Johnson wife of Edward Johnson died Monday in Washington. A large number of friends attended her funeral in Winchester. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Agnes Prince of this city and survived by her husband and one son. She was sister to Mrs Marton McDonald and Robert and Ernest Prince of Baltimore.
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Rosa Johnson
Edward Johnson
Red
That
City
Air
Marton - “McDonald and
Menare
Will Buy Horses at Sager's This Saturday
T I Marshal will be at Sagers on Saturday to buy horses and mules. Bring your animals for good prices.
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T. I. Marshal
Sager’s
Whiskey Barrels For Sale In No 1 Condition
Bargains offered for whiskey barrels suitable for vinegar use. Contact Thos. Keating at E271 1p-6t for details and purchase arrangements.
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Keating
New Music Market Changes St Bink Entire
A brief item notes changes in the music market at St Bink, detailing the impact on the entire catalog and upcoming changes scheduled for March 21. The notice highlights operator adjustments and pricing considerations.
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St. Bink
Formal Closing of the Teachers Institute in Winchester
The Winchester Summer Normal closes after a three day session. Conductor Harris notes record enrollment and high quality papers. About 170 pupils from Virginia and Nebraska attended. organizers expect 250 to 300 next year. The school thanks Winchester residents, city officials, and the board for support.
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Virginia
Nebraska
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Hardy
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