Organize Driving Club Meeting Forms New Winchester Unit
A June matinee in this city featured the organization of the Winchester Driving Club. Thomas Cannon was elected president with Karl Noonan as secretary and treasurer. Clayton Ritter named timer. The club plans frequent matinees at the fair grounds using local horses only and housing five events in a best eight series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Driving Club
Thomas Cannon
Dew Association
Karl Noonan
Winchester High School Commencement June 13 at Guy Hall
The Winchester High School graduation will be held Friday evening June 13 at 4 o clock in Guy Hall Auditorium. Superintendent R C Stearns will deliver the address to graduates including Hilda Hershberger Clara Lauck Myrta Metz Bertha Priscilla Robinson Ruth Solenberger Paul Metz Haldeman William Keating Carl Kremer and others. The class of 1912 has performed well and no gifts are requested for the event.
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E Winchester High School
Guy” Hall
Dy. Taylor
Wilmer
F. Shryock
Paul
Haldeman
Carl P. Kremer
R. C. Steares
Milda
M. Hershberger
J. M. M. Lynch
Ois
W. D. Smith
W. T. Walters
Hilda May Hershberzer
Clara Grace
Lauck
Myrta
Adele Metz
Bertha
Priscilla Robinson
Ruth Solenberger
Mezsrs
iPaul Metz Haldeman
William ®Ermard Keating
Carl Peter Kremer
Paul Suel Kremer
Prin
Hyre Lamb
Joseph Roe
Finkbine Shryock
Ernest Clay Shull
Trial of Charles Fisher Opens in City Court
The trial of Charles Fisher alias the peg legged young negro begins Saturday in the Corporation Court at City Hall. About 88 witnesses have been summoned, mainly for the defense, with Commonwealth Attorney James Reardon and defense lawyer Robert Barton to lead respective teams. Veniremen named include Thomas Kremer and J. Fred Goss among others, with 16 called and 4 to be struck to yield 12 jurors.
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Charles Fisher
Corporation Court
Clyde J. Carpenter
Minnie ‘Vans
William
Mary Eireans
Harrison
Commonwealth
James
Pr Reardon
Robert
Thomas E. Kremer
T. J. Orndorff
Charles W. Ramsburg
M. B. Clowe
W. A. Sloat
Nelson Page
Lewis
N. Miller
J. Foster Gray
John Hergell
J.B. Beverley, Jr
William F. Keller
Janney
Tar D. Henning
M. Hansbrough
Ira
Capper
Robert S. Bell
T. O. Wyndham
R. T. Bryarly
J. Fred Goss
Johnson Given One Year and Fine in White Slave Case
Chicago June 5 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion was sentenced to one year and one day in Joliet state penitentiary and fined 1000 dollars for violation of the white slave act. Judge Carpenter denied a new trial but Johnson was allowed two weeks to prepare a writ of error and the 30000 bond remains.
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Chicago
Jack John
Joliet
Johnson
Carpenter
Big Show at Auditorium June 6
A full day at the Auditorium on June 6 features The Panama Girls and six reels with continuous daytime screenings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A regular evening show runs from 7 to 11 p.m. The program includes two Southern war pictures titled A Daughter of the Confederacy and In Dixie Land.
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Panama
Dixie Land
Panama Girls Draw Large Audiences This Week
Big crowds fill the Auditorium nightly to see The Panama Girls in a week of performances. Tonight the show promises a humorous act titled Corporal Schultz aboard a ship, with new material each evening and renewed audience enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Fanny
Schultz
Poole
Brother Arrested in Sister’s Murder in Augusta County
Charles Donaghe was jailed in Staunton for the murder of his sister Miss Rebecca Donaghe. Authorities say they have evidence linking him to the crime in a mountain home near Staunton. The body was mangled and buried near Parnassus after the funeral.
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Staunton
Charles
Rebecca Donaghe
te @iéir
Doneghe
Miss Donaghe
Parnassus
Charles Doéiuaghe
Confederate Memorial Exercises Parade Set for Tomorrow
The official program for the Confederate Memorial observance in Stonewall Cemetery remains unchanged. Civilians and organizations planning to march should assemble at Market Street by 11 a.m. promptly, with the parade forming outside the City Hall and moving at 11 o'clock sharp. Principal address by Robert Y. Conrad will be in the cemetery. if it rains, the speech moves to the Court House. Downtown streets cleaned and merchants ready to serve patrons from Frederick and nearby counties.
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Stonewall Cemetery
Star
Market
Pam
Robert Y. Conrad
Court House
Frederick
Virginia
West Virginia
Six Big Races at Fair Grounds This Afternoon
The six big races will be run at the Fair Grounds at 2 o clock. Admission 25 cents, children 10 cents. No extra charge for grandstand seating.
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Fair Grounds
Mutual Farmers Club Reforms After Long Recess in Stephenson
In Stephenson Virginia on June 5 the Mutual Farmers Club met at the Cochran home with all members present except D T Wood. Guests included Dr Harbaugh of Philadelphia and farm demonstrator EB Koont. President Ross spoke on the administration’s work before John Thwaite outlined plans for regular future meetings and urged continued social and political influence.
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Stephenson
Mutual Farmers’ Club
F. A. Cochran
D. T. Wood
Harbaugh
Philadelphia
Our County
EB. Koont
Ross
John Thwaite
Officers’ inspection party to arrive in Winchester
General Carron telegram reports a board of officers to investigate arriving at Winchester at 7 40 tonight. They will view premises tomorrow and will be met and entertained on arrival.
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Harry F. Byrd
C. A.ron
Winchester
Break Up Power of Tobacco Trust
Senator Hitchcock introduced an amendment to the tariff providing for a graduated tax on output of cigars cigarettes and tobacco by individual companies. The move aligns with Attorney General McReynolds plan to break up the tobacco trust by limiting production.
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Washington
Hitchcock
McReynolds
Tdbacto “Trust
Swimming Pool open today at prime location property
A large brick dwelling on a spacious lawn with old shade trees is offered for $6,000. The listing notes the property is in an excellent location and indicates the pool is open today.
Electric Lighting to Power Winchester Cavalry Camp
Lieutenant Marland says the government plans a Winchester area cavalry camp with electricity from the Northern Virginia Power Co. The camp will be lighted and possibly use electric kitchens. a permanent post is unlikely, with 2 to 3 troops stationed year round. The line work extends from Martinsburg to Berkeley Springs to serve local enterprises.
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Marland
Aris
Winchester
Norther Virginia Power Company
Howevelr
Fort Myer
Martinsburg
Cooper
Northern Virginia Power Company
Berkeey Springs
Rioting Over Hungarian Cabinet Charge Ends in Clash
Parliament erupted after the cabinet’s money scandal claim sparked a riot. Soldiers guarded the building as deputies clashed, with Count Huen von Hedervary struck by a guard and bleeding, while opposition leaders tried to restore order and resume the session.
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Resie
Ladislaus von Iukacs
Tissa
Lebbr
Flount Khuen Vor
Hedervary
Hlerce
Flerce
Count Hhuen von Hedervary
Julius Justh
Businesses Close Saturdays in June and August
Closing notice states Baker & Co will shut both locations at 3 o'clock every Saturday during June and August.
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Baker & Co
Academy Finals At Shenandoah Valley Seen By Out Of Town Guests
Many visitors stay at Shenandoah Valley Academy for the upcoming finals. Named guests include Misses Webster of Maryland, Mary Mason of Charlestown West Virginia, Mary Louise Clas of the county, Elizabeth Beckwith and Elizabeth Brown of Virginia, Mrs. Robert Reid of Wheeling West Virginia, Mrs. El A Hildreth of Wheeling, and Miss Carr of Charlottesville Virginia.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Webster
Maryland
Mary Mason
Charlestown
W. Va
Mary Louise Clas
the County
Elizabeth Beckwith
Elizabeth Brown
Campbell County
Robert Reid
Wheeling
el. A. Hildreth
Wheeling, W. Va
Misa Carr
Charlottesville, Va
Trotting and race day events at Fair Grounds tomorrow
Local ad notes trotting pacing and pony racing at the Fair Grounds starting at 2 p m tomorrow. Also mentions reduced prices for a game and a sale of a five passenger car in good condition from Rouss Garage.ogar acres limestone land with new residence and young orchard offered by G Clarence Miller at $3 200. Locust pin shavings free at mill.
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Fair Grounds
Rouss
Young Orchard
G. Clarence Miller
Conference at Hopewell by Orthodox Friends This Weekend
The Orthodox branch of Friends holds a conference at Hopewell on Saturday July 7 at 7.80 oclock and quarterly meetings on Sunday July 8 at 1 oclock. Visiting ministers from Baltimore and Washington will attend. All are cordially invited.
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Friends
Hopewell
Baltimore
Washington
Friendship Tam Party Announcement
Notice calls members of the 8.7%F. Go. No.1 to assemble at hall Thursday June 5 at 8 p.m. for a Friendship Tam party. Citizens are urged to wear dress according to the call and are reminded this is by order of Captain J. W. McDonald Secretary.
All Millinery at Cost Grae Brothers Dept Store Sale
Advertisement notes millinery priced at cost at Grae Brothers Department Store. Small and unclear text suggests a broad sale on hats and women's headwear, with emphasis on bargains and department store branding. The readable portion references Grae Bros. and cost-based pricing.
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Appointte
Clayton Ritter
Major Puree
Pay Anna Ballad
Aeaksay Mintle Boyd
Billy Brown
Stryder
Fi Core Coren Telbeeedas
Beasie Anne
Teres Virgie -Piined
Jack
Mae Hillyar
Supt
R. C. Stearns
Gradu
Ates
Talesmth
Fishé
Talesmen
Jack Johnson
Laie
As. Donaghe
Augusta County
Commonwealth Attorney
Kerr
Richardson
Baldwin
Matural Farmers’ Club
Power of Tobacco Trust
Frederick County
Marterg
The
Evening World
Permaney
Commissiary Department
Budapest
Henry Baetsterg&Co
Aetomobiles
Rouss Garage
Sarah Zane
J. W. McDonald
Grae Bros. Dept. Store
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