Miller Trial Begins Monday
Miller trial opens Monday for the murder of Rural Mail Carrier George Risman on the Front Royal road last October. Commonwealth Attorney Larrick will be assisted by Richard Evelyn Byrd. defense attorney H R Kern, aided by Marshall McCormick, with about 30 witnesses summoned and a several days proceedings expected.
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Morrison H. Miller
Georgee
Front Royal Road
Commonwealth
Larrick
Richard Evelyn Byrd
H. R Kern
Marshall McCormick
Twenty Additional Days For Frank Twenty Additional Days For Frank
Frank Lewis arrested recently for assault on Archie Jackson and fined ten dollars. Bondsman Robert M. Henry surrendered him this morning after Frank failed to work the fine. He will serve twenty more days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
Archie Jackson
Robert M. Henry
Frank
Mr. Henry
Explosion at ammunition plant shatters thirty workers
A blast at an ammunition factory in Vienna this morning killed and badly mangled about thirty workers. Officials say many bodies are so shattered identification is impossible. National News Service reports the event and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Vienna
Dr McAllister To Preach In Winchester Church
Rev Dr James Gray McAllister spending the summer here with his family has returned from Richmond and the University of Virginia. He preached at the University Chapel on Sunday and will preach at the Presbyterian Church in Winchester on Sunday morning June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gray McAllister
Richmond
University of Virginia
University
McAllister
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Cardinal Farley Picture Auditorium Presents The Kiddies Xmas
The Lubin two reel feature The Kiddies Xmas is secured by Manager Hable for the Auditorium tomorrow Saturday matinee and night. The show will delight the children with a rare treat and three other reels will be shown, making a five reel program for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin
Hable
Boston Elevated Car Strike Cripples City
Boston Elevated Rail workers went on strike after pay refusals. Disorder erupted as strikers drove crews from cars, damaged trolley ropes and controller handles, wrecking twenty cars and crippling service across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National News Service
Boston
Violin Recital Tickets On Sale At Hable Box Office
Tickets are on sale at the Hable box office for Prof. van Hulsteyn's violin recital scheduled for Tuesday June 11. No standing room will be sold under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Hulsteyn
Sheriff Serves Warrant on James Henson at Lime Kilns
Sheriff Pannett pursued James Henson from Strasburg to Cedar Creek and East Piccadilly street, where he arrested him after a 9.28 Baltimore and Ohio train arrival. Henson, employed at Orndorft lime kilns near Meadow Mills Shenandoah County, is jailed awaiting a hearing.
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Pannett
James Henson
Orndorft
Meadow Mills
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
Cedar Creek
Henson
East Piccadilly Street
Recent Sales of Guy Property
Mr. S. B. Price of Selz Royal Blue shop has bought two modern dwellings on East Piccadilly street through Newlin & Company and plans to move into one soon. The same firm sold a cottage on South Braddock street to Mr. Vance B. Affleck and his sister Mrs. Sallie C. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Price
Newlin & Company
East Piccadilly Street
Mr. Price
Vance’ B. Affleck
Sallie C. Hamilton
South Braddock Street
Jifkins Laid To Rest in Winchester Memorial
The body of Edward Jifkins a wealthy Scranton retiree reached Winchester after his death in Philadelphia Monday. The service at Mount Hebron Cemetery began at 10 30 this morning with the Preece Episcopal Church liturgy. Relatives friends and pallbearers including E P Reynolds W S White H R Bryarly John S Miller and D S Glaize attended. Hymns were sung by a choir of local performers.
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Edward As Jifkins
Scranton
The
Star
Winchester
Julia Baker Jifkins
John Handley Jifkins
Philadelphia
KE. P. Reynolds
Mount Hebron
George Shepard
Godfrey Miler
Messrs
BE. P. Reynolds
W. 8. White
H.R. Bryarly
John 8. Miller
David S. Glaize
W.,s. Hiett
Sarah Zane Meeting Promoted for Evening Attendance
Notice announces an important meeting with Sarah Zane at 8 o'clock. All attendees are asked to be present. Parasol and San Umbrella advertisement appears on page 4 by Henry Baetjer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane
Henry Baetjer & Co
Havana Rebels Face Martial Law and Race War
Reports from Sriente Province say anarchy, with government collapse and a plan for martial rule. Rebels threaten Havana, while a large force nears and troops push from Camp Columbia repulse the attack. The rebel leader Estenez proclaims property destruction as necessary and rebels continue to fund operations from unknown sources. George Gollister and Albert Wheeler, kidnapped by rebels, are returned after payment and an escort was provided.
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Havana
Columbia
Santiago
Estenez
Albert Wheeler
Kniereahs
Shenandoah Valley Academy Finals Open to Public
Dr. B M Roszel announces no admission cards needed for Handley Library auditorium tonight at 8 o clock for Shenandoah Valley Academy finals. Diplomas for graduates Richard Trescott Hildreth William Perry Delmar Robinson Whiting Faulkner to be awarded. Rev Dr J H Lacy delivers address and R Gray Williams presents medals. A dance follows at the Winchester Inn at 8 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Handley Library
Roszel
Messrs
Richard Trescott
Hildreth
Wheeling
W. Va
William P. C. Perry
Charles‘town
W.V. Delmar Robinson
Winchester
Winchester Inn
Violin Virtuoso J C van Hulsteyn at Winchester Auditorium
The Place Winchester Va hosts J C van Hulsteyn on Tuesday June 11 at 8 15 for a concert by the world famous violinist. The event promises a memorable performance in a prestigious venue.
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the Place
Winchester
Greenwood Church to Host Sermon by Rev C D Taylor
Rev C D Taylor will preach at Greenwood Church this Sunday at 3 PM. The event invites parishioners and community members to attend the service at the Greenwood Church.
Rehill Star Agent Orders at Greek Shine Parlor
A note instructs readers to leave Washington Sunday Star orders with Rehill, the Star agent, at the Greek Shine Parlor on North Main Street, urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greek Shine Parlor
N. Main Street
Rehill
Long Lost Coin Found Twice in Baker & Company Yard
In 1908 Clayton Lamp and his bride lost two five dollar gold pieces in a snowstorm at Baker & Company. On June 6 1912 Mrs Lamp returning to the yard found one battered coin where the loss occurred confirming one of the missing pieces.
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Clayton Lamp
Whie Hall
Baker & Company
Miss Wright Delivers New Sceneries for Biblical Film
The Kinemacolor Company of America acquired from Miss Imma Howard Wright new scenarios from her book The Little Maid of Israel. The stories retell the healing of Naaman using motion picture scenarios created by Miss Wright. The company emphasizes its color film approach in presenting biblical material.
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The
Kinemacolor Company of America
Imma Howard
Wrigh
Israel
Naamen
Middie German Was Brilliant at Midshipmen Ball
The first class German was the evening’s highlight at the United States midshipmen ball with over 1 000 guests in the gymnasium. Floral displays and confetti showers colored the event as Midshipman Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. danced with Miss Marie Ames of Boston. Mrs Byrd and Mr Byrd left for Annapolis to attend the commencement where President Taft would deliver diplomas.
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Winchester
Ethel C. Hollar
Jack Ambrose
Bartonville
Henkel
Nixon and Henkel
Stephens City
Ambrose
William Hollar
Revenue
Shenandoah County
United States
Erman
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
Marie Ames
Joseph B. Ames
Boston
Ames
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
Annapolis
Taft
Church notices adjust service times and baptism event
Lamps Memorial Church moves Sunday service to 10.30 with Paxton Chapel at 2.30 for baptisms in Opequon creek near Relief at 6 p.m. Relief preaching follows at 7.30 p.m. Luke R. Markwood P C Warner’s Rust proof Corsets advertisement on page 5.
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Lamps
Memorial Church
Paxton Chapel
Opequon Creek
Relief
Luke R. Markwood
P. C
Warner’s
Moling & Seal
Cumberland Valley Railroad Reports Flawless Safety Record
The Cumberland Valley Railroad, spanning 115.35 miles from Jordsburg to Winchester, transported 8,859,203 passengers in five years ending Dec 31, 1911, with no fatalities or injuries from train accidents. The line carried 162,425,602 passenger miles with a perfect safety record.
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Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Jordsburg
Winchester
Kiddies Xmas In Two Reels At Auditorium Saturday
A four reel Christmas program screens at the Auditorium tonight headlined by Cardinal Farley and three other reels. The show promises one of the era’s most elaborate pictures and invites all youngsters to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Farley
Don
Professionals Almost Beat Professionals at City Shoot
A large crowd attended a shooting event featuring about forty shooters. Emory Storr of Peters Cartridge Co led professionals with 94 of 100, while B LeCompte of Dupont followed at 91 and James Anderson of Gton Arms Co placed third. Edward Jones won the high amateur average with 82 percent, Arthur Seabright 80, and a three-way tie for third among local shooters at 78. The professional team beat the Winchester Club by five targets, 106 to 101 of 125. Also announced are Rev. C D Bulles Yosemite Valley lecture and a real estate ad by Newlin & Co.
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Emory Storr
Peters Cartridge Company
B LeCompte
Dupont Company
James Anderson
Frederick County
Gton Arms Company
Edward Jones
Arthur Seabright
Merrs
Lewis N. Miller
Floyd Grim
Harry Thatcher
Winchester Gun Club
Messrs
J. Watson
E. O. LeCompte
Mr. McFarland
Congressman Flood Delights Large Virginia Gathering
Congressman H P Flood of the Tenth District stirs a big crowd in Lexington Virginia. Rain briefly disrupted plans but crowds gathered at Court House Hall to hear his speech. Flood paid tribute to Confederate patriotism and praised Virginia contributions to national crisis.
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Ty Hall
Zinja
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Stonewall
Court House Hall
Virginia
United States Congress
R. Gray
Williams
John P. Hyde
Mr. Flood
Flood
Sion
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Miss Hollar
Hunter Foster Dehaven
James C. Dehaven
Essie May Clark
C. E. Clark
Blake R. Markwood
Markwood
North Market Street
A. L. Shearer
Harry Wesley Dunn
Robert Dunn
Rena Rebecca Swartz
George W. Swartz
Stephenson
United Brethren Church
H. E Richardson
Brill—Bush
Virgil Brill
Glayds Bush
Albert Reilly
Dr. McAllister
Jim Henson
Guy Property
E. J. Jifkins
Ryal
Dbly
Sriente
Hiomez
Accademy
J. C. van Hulsteyn
Greenwood Church
C.D. Taylor
Miss Wright
C. V. RR
the Kiddies Xmas
D. W. Breckenridge
C. D. Bulle
Yosemite Valley
Braddock Street
Methodist Sunday School
Newlin & Co
Congressman
Wilson
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