Shenandoah Valley Academy Graduation Honors Large Commencement
The Shenandoah Valley Academy held its final exercises in the new gymnasium with many out-of-town attendees. Supt M M Lynch spoke on education, Dr B M Weszel received praise, Major Robert W Hunter presented diplomas and medals, and the graduating class included Lewis Marshall Baker Lewis Neill Barton Henry Southworth Baker Sr Charles Affleck Frank Yennings Beckworth George Lafayette Washington John Hartwell Moore Roland Reed Gains plus business certificates. The evening ended with a lively hop and Schroeder’s Orchestra providing music.
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Supt
M. M. Lynch
Frederick County
B. M. Weszel
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Academy
Roszel
Robert W. Hunter
Schroeder
Orchestra
Washington
Lewis Marshall Baker
Lewis Neill Barton
Henry Southworth Baker
Charles Affleck
Frank Yennings Beckworth
Charles
Miss Florence Boesch Becomes Bride of Dr Roy Heflebower
Miss Florence Mae Boesch of Washington marries Dr. Roy Cleveland Heflebower US Army son of George Heflebower in Keller Memorial Lutheran Church Washington. The ceremony features palms roses music and a duchess satin empire gown. After a large reception the couple depart by water to travel to New York New Orleans San Antonio El Paso and Fort Bayard, home after June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florence _ Mae ‘Boesch
Roy Cleveland Heflebower
United States Army
George Heflebower
Winchester
Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
Charles P. Wiles
A. Harry Boesch
New York
New Orleans
San Antonio
el Paso
Fort Bayard
Major League Baseball Scores Summary
Nationals games showed varied results with Cincinnati beating Philadelphia 8 to 4 while Philadelphia lost to Chicago 7 2 and Detroit defeated Boston 11 to 5. St Louis topped Boston 11 to 5 and New York downed Chicago 7 to 2. Pittsburgh lost to New York 4 to 3.
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Washington
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Lightning Slays Fourteen Cattle Near Moorefield
A bolt struck a tree sheltering fourteen Holstein cattle owned by Peter Line near Moorefield West Virginia. The herd, valued at about 1000 dollars, was killed during a storm several days earlier.
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Peter Line
Moorefield
Www. Va
Five Horses Capture Prizes at Devon Show
Mr. Walter R. Abell and Mr. W. Wallace Lanahan scored eight ribbons at the Devon Pennsylvania horse show with horses Algoma Aristocrat Paradox Keggy Comer and Rock Abbey. Abell rode in many classes. The next show for the pair is the Virginia events beginning in July.
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Walter R. Abell
W. Wallace Lanahan
Devon
Algoma
Aristocrat
Paradox
Keggy
Comer
Rock Abbey
Abell
Virginia
Primary votes show Baker leads in Opequon district race
Official county primary results announce Col J C Baker nominated for justice of the peace in Opequon district by 405 to 227. Sheriff Silver's renomination majority stands at 363. C R McCann wins treasurer nomination carrying all but four precincts.
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Col
J. C. Baker
Justice of the Peace
Opequon
Sheriff Silver
C. R. McCann
Bottle injury shocks Hagerstown saloon scene
In Hagerstown on June 9 a bottle struck saloonist George H. Mayhew after a dispute with Young and his brother over a minor’s presence. Mayhew sustained a painful facial wound and could not identify the assailant as officers summoned witnesses to the scene.
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Hagerstown
George H. Mayhew
Elizabeth Street
Young
Elopement and Wedding of Keller and Wolvert on June Night
Miss Rena Keller aged 18 from Toms Brook Virginia and Fred Wolvert on Maurertown Virginia eloped to Hagerstown Maryland and were married Tuesday night at 9 o clock in Washington Square M and Church parsonage. They arrived on the Cumberland Valley train and secured a license from Clerk McCauley before the ceremony conducted by Rev C L Hubbard. The pair surprised the bride’s parents after leaving Winchester under Confederate memorial excuse and hurrying to the ceremony.
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Hagerstown
Rena Keller
Toms Brook
Fred. Wolverton
Maurertown
Washington Square M. &. Church
C. L. Hubbard
McCauley
Court House
Schoo Board
Elopers
Winchester
Children’s Day At Bunker Hill Service
Presbyterian Sunday school in Bunker Hill West Virginia held a children’s service with a decorated church and a large crowd. The program included multiple songs recitations solos and duets ending with Benediction and a benedictory note.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Presbyterian _ Sunday school
Wanted Lady Saddie Horse for a Month
Wanted a well broken saddle horse for a month not dead. Enquire Miss Simpson care of Mrs Nancy Coble. Sp n Shipmerst of Electric Fans received. The cheapest way to be comfortable. Winchester and Washington City Railway Co. ip tf.
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Miss Simpson
Nancy Coble
Winchester and Washington City Railway Co
Byrd Addresses Farmville Girl Graduates
In Farmville Virginia June 9 the normal commencement closed with an address by Speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd of the Virginia House of Delegates. He traced women's history from ancient days to the present, praising their upward path and urging practical leadership, urging the example be emulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmville
Tuiday
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Virginia House of Delegates
Mr. Byrds
Sugh
Fire at War Pictures Auditorium Tonight
A Vitagraph wartime film titled A Little Lad to Dixie will be shown at War Pictures Auditorium tonight. The story follows a young Southern boy who guards a mountain pass to prevent Union forces from crossing until Confederate aid arrives.
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War Pictures
Dixie
Southland
Mr Seldon and Miss Larrick Wed in Virginia
In Chambersville Virginia on June 6 long time sweethearts Abraham Seldon of near Rock Enon and Rosa Larrick daughter of Morgan Larrick wed after an early train to Hagerstown. They returned to Winchester and were greeted by friends at the depot then visited the groom’s home near Rock Enon.
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Chambersville
Abraham Seldon
Rock Enon
Rosa Larrick
Morgan Larrick
Hagerstown
Winchester
Late News Notes From Trone Virginia
Community notices from Trone Virginia recount local visits and illnesses after a children's day service in Gainesboro Mrs Hook grew ill and stayed with relatives Sarah Triplett Ada Tripltt and others visited W J Muse Maggie Triplett and two boys spent time with J E Chapman Thomas Anderson and Willie Anderson were at home nearby An Empire Orchestra event advertised and a 30000 loan on real estate offered by John W Rice Handley Board Office
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Trone
Trne
EB. L. Hook
Little
Milton
Gainesboro
Doctor Darling At Rest
The remains of Dr. Edwin G. Darling died in Baltimore suburb and were brought to Winchester on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. at Centenary Reformed Church with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The widow, Mrs Jennie Darling, is connected to Winchester families including Mrs James E Gearing and Mrs James Eckhart.
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Edwin G. Darling
Baltimore
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
James E. Gearing
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron
A. ©. Swimley
Robert Jay Gray
Adam Forney
Stewart Shiner
J. D. Grim
Darling
Jennie Darling
Edward Fox
George Shiner
George W. Pul Ham
Walter Shiner
James Eckhart
Front. Royal
James Myers
Summit Point
W. Va
Bond Brothers Buy Kernstown Orchard in Frederick County
Progressive Frederick county fruit growers Messrs Howell and Allen Bond purchased a 50 acre orchard from Howard Chapman near Kernstown three miles south of Winchester for 7500 dollars. The two year old apple trees occupy land with no buildings. Chapman will remain on the farm across the Valley pike. Sale handled by Bryarly Brothers.
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Howell
Allen Bond
Frederick County
Howard Chapman
Kernstown
Winchester
Chapman
Valley Pike
Bryarly Brothers
Weather forecast for Virginia from Weather Bureau
Special to the Star Washington June 9 The Weather Bureau issues the official forecast for Virginia Fair tonight and Saturday warmers in the west portion The outlook notes warmer conditions across the state into Saturday.
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Ime
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Lost Terrier Pup Offers Reward Near Main Street
A 53 Terrier bitch with eye and opposite ear black was last seen June 6. Reward offered for its return to 107 N Main St. Contact C A Bahiman.
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N. Main St
C. A. Bahiman
Finals at City Public School Honors Students
The city public school finals occur Thursday June 15 at John Kerr School. Students assemble at 9 AM to visit Mount Hebron Cemetery for memorial services then return to the auditorium for certificates of distinction. Graduation Friday at 10:30 AM honors Harry Capper Harold Later etc as the first four year high school class. Total enrolment 658 with city students up 48 from last year while county enlistment declines.
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John Kerr
Mount Hebron
Kerr
Capt van Fowsen
Nora Nott
Liazte Price
Harry Capper
Harold Later
Thet “Hotter
Family Reunion in Belhaven Refreshes Feinberg Kin
Mrs Jennie Kramer of Belhaven North Carolina and her children visit the home of her brothers Pete and Sam Feinberg on North Main Street for their first meeting in nine years. Another brother Frank Feinberg spent a day in town this week returning to Clarksburg West Virginia where he is engaged in business.
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Jennie Kramer
Belhaven
N. C
Messrs
Pete
Sam Feinberg
North Main Street
Frank Feinberg
Clarksburg
W. Va
Congregational Meeting to Call a Pastor at Round Hill
A congregational meeting will be held at Round Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 1 at 3 p m to decide on calling a pastor for Round Hill and Burnt Church charges.
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Round Hill
Burnt Church
Ladies National Memorial Association meeting notice
The Ladies National Memorial Association will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Wmick Willis on South Market Street. Mrs. L. A. Henry and her grandson Herbert Henry left yesterday to spend time in Syracuse New York with Dr. and Mrs. Jesge Herman. The Story of the Heights iptt.
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Ladies -National Memorial Association
Wmick. Willis
South Market Street
L. A. Henry
Herbert Henry
Syracuse
Jesge
Herman
Winchester trap tale ends with arrest in black hand extortion
The article recounts a man named Liam H Guessford accused of extortion against the Hamilton family and peach buyers in Winchester. Authorities trap the suspect near Williamsport, with a night-time stakeout involving a boiler filled with whitewash as a decoy. The suspect was captured after approaching the bait and being confronted by deputies and a postmaster.
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Goliam T. Hamilton
Liam H. Guessford
Port
Iden
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Alla Pretiy
S. W
DR. Roszel
M. W. Lynch
Major Munter
Shenandoah Valley Academy
H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Florence Boesch
Roy C. Heflebower
Jesus
L. Swartz
Soldiers of the Cross
Carrie Miller
Sunshine Band
Comrades of the Cross
Byrd
Mr. Seldon
Miss Larrick
Trone, Va
Orchestra Tonight
Empire
Iptf
John W. Rice
Y Handley” Board
Doctor Darling
Bond Brothers Bay
John Keer
Fair Grounds
Hotel Evans
William Armistead
Harry Woot
Andrew Gaston
Fom Gaston
Hiner Thompson
Walt Montgomery
James Harden
Ben Turner
William Good
Jotr
St. Paul's A. M
A. P. Shaw
the Heights
Hamiltons
W.H. Guessford
James T. Briecoe
Marshall Wilson
Williamsport
Long
Guessford
Barberford
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