Passengers Narrow Escape As Slovania Breaks Up Near Azores
The Cunard liner Slavonia broke apart off Flores Island in the Azores. passengers including Mrs. Jas. C. Eastman were rescued after a wireless call for aid reached the Princess Irene 18 miles away. The Irene raced through hazy conditions to reach the wreck as water entered the hull and threatened the pumps.
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Cunard
Slavonia
Jas. C. Eastman
Isaac W. Russell
Flores Island
Azores
Dunning
Eastern College Moves to Manassas for 1909 1910 Session
Eastern College will relocate from Front Royal to Manassas for the 1909 1910 session. The Baldwin property is reserved and new buildings will be erected immediately. Prof Mathew and assistants announced at Front Royal commencement that Manassas offered the best opportunities for success after competing towns.
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Eastern College
Front Royal
Manassas
Baldwin
Mathew
Manasas
Tucker to Speak on Virginia Governorship in Winchester
Hon. Harry St. George Tucker, candidate for governor, will address voters of Winchester and Frederick County at Court House Hall on Tuesday evening June 15 at seven o clock. Tucker is a native of Winchester and a large crowd is expected.
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Harry St. George Tucker
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
Court House Hall
Tucker
Winchester Auxiliary Meeting At John Kerr School
The Winchester Public School Auxiliary will meet at John Kerr School Tuesday evening at o o clock. Committees are urged to be present for urgent business.
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Winchester Public School
John Kerr School
Big Contract For Mr H B Grimm In Martinsburg Work
Contractor H B Grimm has been awarded the brick and stone contract for a large Martinsburg school building. The project will use about 500 000 bricks and several hundred perches of stone. Grimm also holds the contract for a large Virginia woolen mill extension in the city. Mr George Stormer, after time with Mr and Mrs Frank T Woodward, has returned to his home in Frederick County.
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H. B.grimm
Martinsburg
Grimm
Virginia Woolen Mills
George Stormer
Frank T. Woodward
Frederick Co Ost
Unlicensed peddler chased by police in Winchester
Samuel Hollander, claiming Philadelphia employment, peddled silverware on North Braddock street. Officer Massey pursued him after a brief encounter, Hollander jailed then released by Justice Wilson on promise to leave town. Others with him fled.
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Samuel Hollander
Philadelphia
Winchester
Sam
Virginia
Commonwealth
North Braddock Street
John Massey
Massey
Braddock Street
Hollander
Justice Wilson
Men Capture Wild Black Bear In West Virginia
Two travelers on the Moorefield to Wardensville road encountered a young black bear. They pursued with ropes and bare hands, a struggle left one man knocked out, both scratched, cub captured and placed in a box amid local excitement.
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Wardensville
W. VA
Moorefield
Window screens at John S Solenberger Co offer best value
John S Solenberger Co presents top window screens promising durability and fit. Local shoppers compare options and note pricing and service from this supplier.
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John S. Solenberger & Co
Winchester Wins Insurance Tax Case Limiting City Tax Powers
Judge T W Harrison held that Winchester may continue imposing license taxes on insurance companies, overturning an injunction. The decision affects about $2 000 yearly revenue and raises questions about statewide authority for specific and graduated taxes on premiums. The case, argued by R T Barton for the companies and R G Williams for the city, may be appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
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Harrison
Frederick County
T. W. Harrison
R. T. Barton
R. G. Williams
Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Barton
Williams
Wincheser
Winchester
Tucker to Speak in Winchester Tuesday Night
Hon Harry St George Tucker candidate for Virginia governor will address voters of Winchester and county tomorrow at the courthouse hall at 8 o clock. This marks his first Winchester campaign speech and many friends will welcome him as county residents come to hear him.
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Harry St. George Tucker
Virginia
Winchester
Taxengr
Auditorium Show Draws Big Crowd
Manager Hable reports strong success with motion pictures and illustrated songs at the auditorium. Tonight three new reels shown The Mysterious Correspondent The Very Unlucky Thieves and Saved by a Waif with new talking pictures featuring James J Morton and a singing quartette.
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Hable
James J. Morton
Funeral Services For A N Douglass
Funeral services were held for Archibald N. Douglass formerly of Charles Town West Virginia who died recently in that state. Attending were relatives and friends including H D Fuller cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester and his daughter Virginia. They returned to their city Saturday evening. Douglass was a brother of Mrs William Meck Fuller of this city.
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Archibald N. Douglass
Charles Town
Jefferson
Bryarly and Brother Reach Notable Southern Rank
Prudential Insurance issues a Progress Statement listing top managing agents. H. R. Bryarly & Brother are placed high among 202 special agents, ranking No. 385, with coverage across key Southern towns and cities.
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Prudential Insurance Company
Messrs. H. R. Bryarly & Brother
Bryarly & Brother
Baylor Engaged to Miss Wilkinson of Atlanta
The Atlanta Constitution reports the engagement of Harry Bedinger Baylor to Miss Annie Lois Wilkinson of Atlanta. The wedding is set for June 24. Baylor is son of Henry B. Baylor of Atlanta, with ties to Jefferson County and relatives including George W. Shirley of Charles Town and the late Col. Robert W. Baylor, with many Winchester friends.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Harry Bedinger Baylor
Annie Lois ‘Wilkkinson
Annie EK. Wilkinon
Atlanta
Henry B. Baylor
Jefferson County
George W. Shirley
Charles Town
Robert W. Baylor
Winchester
New Vaudeville and Pictures at Empire Tonight
Advertising snippet notes Empire shows tonight with a light hearted promise to entertain the crowd. Mentions Mr and Mrs George W Lind and Mrs Lewis Harford traveling to New Market Virginia for a stay. Henry Baetjer & Co referenced in the ad along with another ad hint.
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George W. Lind
Lewis Harford
New Market
R Gray Williams Delivers Memorial Address in Washington Md
Confederate Memorial Association of Washington County held memorial services at Washington Cemetery in memory of Confederate dead. Henry Kyd Douglas Camp attended, and R Gray Williams of Winchester delivered an eloquent address. The monument to unknown Confederate soldiers was draped with flags and adorned with extensive floral displays.
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Confederate Memorial Association
Washington County
Washington Cemetery
Henry Kyd Douglas Camp
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Shepherdstown
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
John J. Williams
Henry Kyd Douglas
L. Lampkin
Memorial Association
J. Poyntz
Tyler
Cy McDonald declines flattering Tri-State League offers
Winchester first baseman Cy McDonald refused offers to join Altoona or Reading in the Tri-State League and will likely finish the season with the Champions. He traveled to Washington to meet representatives from both teams, but negotiations failed. Brentwood arrives for a Reservoir Park game this afternoon. Winchester shut out Felton Athletic Club 7 to 0 behind Dolly Gray. A subscription ball at Rouss Engine Hall, with dancing after 9, aims to aid the baseball team.
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Cy McDonald
Winchester
Altoona
Reading
McDonald
Washington
Felton
Felton Athletic Club
Steelton
Dolly Gray
Gray
Mabry
F. A
Hinckle
Ballo
Rouss Engine Hall
Turner slay near Harrisonburg ends party trouble
Out for a good time Lewis Turner left a lawn party with his brother planning a fight. He rode a Southern Railway train home and, after a four hour period, was shot by Deputy Sheriff D B Croushorn while attempting to escape arrest. The incident occurred near Harrisonburg Virginia as Turner returned from Timberv Rockingham county.
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Corres
Harrisonburg
Lewis Turner
Rockingham County
Southern Railway
D. B Croushorn
Turner
Samuel Turner
Miss Ella Mason Buried at Shiloh Church Cemetery
Miss Ella Mason died on Wednesday June 10 and was buried June 12 at Shiloh Cemetery. She lived with her sister Mrs. Robert Brill in the city and had six siblings including HA. L. Mason Charles Samuel Julius John. Rev Thomas of Wardettville officiated. she was a United Brethren Church member.
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Ella Mason
Shiloh
Robert Brill
West Virginia
Slow Springs
United Brethren Church
Post Office Proposals for Winchester Virginia 1909
Treasury Department invites sealed proposals by July 12 1909 for the Winchester Virginia U S Post Office building including plumbing piping heating and wiring with drawings from the site custodian in Winchester or from the Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
U. Postoffice
Winchester
Ginia
James Knox Taylor
New Livery Ad Promises Prompt Service and Low Prices
Mc Ilwee's Livery offers prompt prompt service and good teams with easy vehicles and low prices. Traveling men receive special terms. Call Fairfax lane 19 1p e04 for details.
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McIlwee
Fairfax Lane
Weather Report From Washington Dawn to Night
Special to The Star reports fair to night and Tuesday in Washington with mild conditions and no significant adverse weather expected.
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WEA
Washington
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Batavia
Eastern College To
Mr. H. B. Grimm
Officer Massey
Brain
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Lily
Wingiester
Insurance Companies
Win
Chester
Circuit Court
Mr. Tucker
A. N. Douglass
Harry Baylor
Empire
Summer Comfort
Henry Baetjer & Co
Hagerstown
Brentwood
Reservoir Park
Timbersville
Groushorn
Post Office
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