Star Finds R H Stebbins In Martinsburg Case
Special to The Star from Martinsburg West Virginia describes Mrs Lula P Smith who attempted suicide by inhaling gas at Hotel Evans Winchester. She later moved to Martinsburg and remained ill at Kings Daughters Hospital. R H Stebbins denies knowledge of her but evidence ties him to the case including aliases and hotel registrations.
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Martinsburg
West Virginia
Lula P. Smith
Evans
Winchester
Kings’ Daughters’ Hospital
City
Baltimore and Ohio
R. H. Stebbins
Ire. Smith
Hart Hotel
D. M. Lipes
Baltimore
Stebbins
Mr. Lipes
Kite
Bath
New York
Rochester
N. Y
Lula Smith
Lula
Martha Jane Marvin widow of Johnny Marvin dead
Intelligence reports the death of Mrs. Martha Jane Marvin in Huntsville Missouri on May 31 She was 73 born in Stephens City Virginia eldest daughter of James R Brooking married first to Judge Joseph Gooding in 1860 later to John W Marvin noted Winchester teacher and seminary head, who died in 1882 An era in local schooling recalls her husband Johnny Marvin and their years in the community
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Martha Jane Marvin
Huntsville
Marvin
James R. Brooking
Stephens City
Frederick County
Virginia
Missouri
Joseph Gooding
John W. Marvin
Winchester
Winchester Seminary
Warwick
Sharp Street
Johnny” Marvin
Boss Returns to Winchester Ends Up in Jail
Wm Boss, a colored man once linked to Shawnee water legend, returned to Winchester and was jailed after police raided a vacant lot party. Officers tracked him to Uniontown and arrested him as he slept, ending his attempt to stay away. The tale notes Winchester’s pull as a magnetic lure.
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Boss
Winchester
Seabright
Neville
Hollis
Uniontown
Prisoners Given Flowers
Flower Mission Day observed at the city jail with Miss S. J. Repshur in charge. The event included vocal and instrumental music and a short address. Each prisoner received a bouquet of flowers as the ladies brightened confinement. An afternoon of pleasure and profit followed.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
S. J. Repshur
Death of Mrs Susan Shemp in Brucetown
Mrs Susan Shemp an aged resident of Brucetown this county died Saturday afternoon after a long illness She was 84 years old Her funeral took place this afternoon.
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Susan Shemp
Brucetown
Barrett to Wed Small in Martinsburg First Methodist Church
Barret Barrett of Washington to wed Miss Ice Small of Berkeley County in Martinsburg's First Methodist Church ceremony set for 5 30 in the afternoon. The groom resides in Washington and is well known there while the bride elect is daughter of George Small a Berkeley County farmer.
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Winchester
Washington
Uny
Berkeley County
Eness
Ste
Art Baldwin Barrett
Ice
Martinsburg
Wess Bay
George
Zand
Episcopal Institute Holds Summer Baccalaureate Sermon
Rev Edward Walls of Berryville preached the annual baccalaureate to the Episcopal Female Institute girls. The event drew the largest congregation yet as the junior and senior students appeared in full dress. The sermon offered practical advice grounded in scripture and a large choir performed hymns and anthems.
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Christ
Pal Church
Edwesa
Wvalls
Berryvile
Episcopal Female Institute
Elward
Howareh and Grim Burned at Hotel Evans Lamp Incident
This morning F Howard Grim injured his left hand at Hotel Evans while using a gasoline lamp to light cigars. Grim spilled fluid, lit the lamp with a match, and sustained painful burns. Dr Fite of Bridgeville was called and ordered medical attention.
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Howard Grim
Hotel Evans
Fenin
Fite
Bridgeville, Pa
Grand Encampment Meets Tomorrow in Newport News
The Grand Encampment of the Odd Fellows meets tomorrow in Newport News with expected large attendance and many officers to be elected. About one hundred representatives from encampments across the state will attend along with visiting patriarchs. J P Haddox will represent the Widow's Friend Encampment of this city.
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Newport News
Witk
Visitpatriarcht
J.P. Haddox
Idow
Excursion Train Details Amid Weekend Travel Notes
Readable fragments show a Baltimore and Ohio excursion yesterday with visitors to Washington and Harper's Ferry. The party traveled to Winchester and planned another trip next Sunday from Baltimore to Winchester and from Washington to Baltimore, with numbers noted as 77 and 245 respectively.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Washingt
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Eelimore
Washington
Senior Reception and Annual Sermon Held at Valley Female College
The Senior Reception occurred Saturday evening in the college hall with four seniors hosting guests amid plants and college colors. The Baccalaureate sermon followed at Brad dock street M E Church South by Rev. W F Hamner of Memphis whose message pleased attendees.
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The
Valley Female College
College Hall
Winchester
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
W. F. Hamner
Memphis
Tenn
Dr. Hyde
Sermon by Rev James R Greaham at Fairfax Hall
The sermon at Fairfax Hall in the Presbyterian Church yesterday morning impressed the audience. Rev James R Greaham delivered a memorable baccalaureate address to the Fairfax girls praising their conduct and promising thoughtful future contributions.
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James R. Greaham
D. D
Hdies
Fairfax Hall
Presbyterian Church
Thore
Graham
Couldn't Make Out His Case in Police Court
Alan Shanholtz and Frank Cooper were acquitted on larceny charges after Elderly Daniel Hansucker testified he paid a dollar for wood with a five dollar bill and received no change. The wood allegedly belonged to Cooper and the money was returned to him. Hansucker could not prove a case, and the pair were discharged.
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Alan Shanholtz
Frank Cooper
Daniel Hansucker
Shanholtz
Cooper
Hansucker
Runaway Crashes Car Near Town Damages Medicine
Mr. Harry Shryock drove off the road just outside town breaking shafts and slightly injuring himself while wrecking a quantity of medicine. He had come to purchase for Dr. Silas Stickley of Stephens City.
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Harry Shryock
Mr. Shryock
Shryock
Silas Stickley
Stephens City
Infuriated Hog Attacks Two Men in Boyce Farm Field
Walter Garrett and James Truitt were chased by a savage hog in a wheat field on Frank B. Whitings farm near Boyce. Garrett sustained serious injuries to the stomach and groin and was taken home for medical care. Truitt narrowly escaped.
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Boyce
Walter Garrett
Frank B. Whitings
Garrett
James Truitt
Truitt
Obituary of Chase B. Riley of Summit Point West Virginia
Chase B. Riley prominent Summit Point resident died at his cousin Wm Daniel Riely home from general debility aged 64. Civil War Confederate veteran born in Winchester survived by four sisters including Kate Small of York Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be held tomorrow with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev James R. Graham to officiate.
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Chases B. Riley
Summit Point
West Virginia
Daniel Riely
Mr. Riley
James P. Riley
Winchester
Chap Riley
Riley
Kate Small
York
Mount Hebron
James R. Graham
Knights Graves Decorated For Fallen Pythians
Pythians of Winchester Lodge No. 65 K of P gathered at Castile Hall and marched to Mount Hebron Cemetery to place flowers on the graves of deceased members including Colonel Jos A Nulton. P C L B Bloyer served as marshal and P C Henry Schneider and Prelate W Hillyard led the lodge service.
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Winchester Lodge No. 65
K. of P
Castile Hall
Post Office
Mount Hebron
Jos. A. Nulton
P. C. Henry Schneider
W. &. Hillyard
Sermon on Christian duties by Rev. W. S. McKinney at Market St M E Church
Rev. W. S. McKinney, presiding elder for the Frederick district, Baltimore conference, preached a powerful sermon yesterday morning at Market Street M E Church on the duties of Christians to their church.
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W. S. McKinney
Frederick
Baltimore
Market St. M. E
Foreshadowing Contest Results in Winchester and Frederick
The final days of The Star Times Contest for the most popular young lady in Winchester or Frederick County show rising interest. With 17 voting days left, Miss Julia Jenkins moved into first place over Miss Louise Redmon, amid a crowded field and ongoing live updates of votes.
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Star- Times
Winchester
Frederick County
Miss Jenkins
Miss Redmon
Fire danger averted by quick action on Braddock Street
Sol Goldman acted at 10:30 PM when a lamp in the Seabright residence hallway caught fire. He removed the lamp and threw it outside after burning his hands, preventing probable loss of life and a blaze that could have engulfed the frame dwelling. An elderly Mrs Taylor was present while Mr Seabright and family were away.
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Sol Goldman
Goldman
South Braddock Street
Harry Seabright
Taylor
Miss Etta Timberlake Returns Home From Bonds Visit
Miss Etta Timberlake of Martinsboro returns home after spending several days with bonds in this city.
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Etta Timberlake
Martinsbore
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Mrs. Smith
Johnny Marvin
Barret
Iva
Wwest
Mr. Howareh
Hamner
Y. F
Dr. Graham
Fairfax Girls
Mr. Chase
B. Riley
Knights
Honore
Julia Jenkins
Louise Redmon
Panny Gray
Octa Frye
S ‘Maude Steele
Ceece
Nellie Hawkins
Kate Chamblin
Leila Adams
Lily Tharpe
Everrseres
Tene
Nellie Huber
Edith Dinges
Lula Cooper
Grace Cooper
Vernie Ritter
Mamie Fries
Lula McKee
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