Local capital eyed for woolen mill near Winchester
A conference between W H Crawford of the Woolen Mills firm and W H Baker of the Board of Trade discussed establishing a woolen mill near Winchester. Crawford offers to invest capital and ship machinery from Bartonsville, with Dunn and Miller taking stock. If local capital joins, a $15,000 plant on the old planing mill site could open soon, employing about fifty workers. The Board of Trade will monitor the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Bartonsville
Zhos. L. Dunn
Winchester Planing
Crawford
Miller
Boarding House Keepers Seek Summer Boarders in Winchester
All those prepared to take summer boarders are invited to communicate with the Board of Trade through its secretary J. E. Corrett at 620 46 Winchester Virginia. Indicate number of boarders accommodated rates and arrangements will be made to advertise with booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
J. E. Corrett
Winchester
Finger Mashed by Door Incident in Up-Town Residence
Isaiah Jackson was delivering a message when a resident slipped on a rug and slammed the door. His right hand finger was mashed at the door jamb. Mrs Ada Frenkel, ill, has gone to her father Mr John Copp near Kernstown to recuperate.
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Isaiah Jackson
Jackson
Ada Frenkel
John Copp
Kernstown
Wheat Higher Than Since 1898
Wheat prices rose at the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce with spot wheat finishing 3 cents higher than Tuesday and corn up 1 5/8 cents. Northwest drought damage reports and buyers pushing prices higher pushed the market, with spot wheat hitting 83 cents a bushel the highest since July 1898.
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Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Northwest
Drouth
Winchester's Mighty Hunters
In Origuon Virginia on June 21 two Nimrod hunters from states pursue squirrels. Harry Baker and John Capper seek many squirrels led by Jerome Wiggenton, who also shot a woodpecker. County Superintendent M. M. Lynch’s two sons fished locally, catching two minnows before returning home.
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Origuon
Harry Baker
George W. Kurtz
John Capper
Florida
Jerome Wiggenton
M. M. Lynch
Reel Racer Dusty Injured in Practice Run
During a South Market street practice last night James Dusty, a sprinter for the Friendship Reel Team, tripped and was run over by the reel. He suffered cuts to the face and hands and bruises body wide but was not seriously hurt and expected to recover in a day or two.
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Friendship Reel
South Market Street
James Dusty
Martinsburg
Dusty
Omaha trio leaves for Washington after Albin visit
Mrs C A Lewis and her son Charles of Omaha Nebraska have left to spend weeks in Washington. They were joined by Miss Effie Lewis and plan to return to Omaha after their Washington visit. The article notes Mrs Lewis will also return to her home near Albin.
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C. A. Lewis
Charles
Omaha
Nebraska
Mrs. Lewis
Albin
Washington
Effie Lewis
Two Splendid Cults Show Off Whitlock's Prize Colts
Dr. W. J. Whitlock owns two colts he greatly praises. One is spotted like his driving mare, the other is a sorrel he wished was spotted. One colt has learned many useful feats and the doctor speaks proudly of its progress.
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W. J. Whitlock
Philadelphia business trip for Eddy and Miller
Mr. J Frank Eddy of Enterprise Printing Company travels to Philadelphia on business. Mr. Wm R Miller, a skilled sketch artist, will handle matters related to his possible future profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. Frank Eddy
Wm. R. Miller
Eddy
Enterprise Printing Company
Miller
Merchant with liquor links acquitted in Winchester robbery
D. C. Quinn of Harrisonburg Va was arrested in Winchester for robbing barber Harry Woodward of 112 dollars. Although Quinn showed respectability and innocence, the prosecution failed to tie him to the theft, and he was acquitted after defense by Harry R. Kern.
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Seabright
Hollis
D. C. Quinn
Harrisonburg
Harry Woodward
Quinn
Cumberland Valley
Keyser
West Virginia
Winchester
Baltimore Couple to Wed at Hazarer's Hall
Mrs Sam Feinberg announces the marriage of her cousin Miss Hady Banks of Baltimore to Mr Sam Silberg. The ceremony will be held in Baltimore at Hazarer's Hall 111 West Franklin Street on Thursday evening July 5 at 6 30. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bank of 802 Hanover Street Baltimore.
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Sam Feinberg
Miss Hady Banks
Baltimore
Sam Silberg
Hazarer’s Hall
West Franklin Street
Charles Bank
Hanover Street
Young Wife Accused of Grave Offense
A city man accuses a young wife of fraud over a forged marriage certificate. He says the certificate was altered and a false marriage claimed to have occurred in a nearby town. He warned he will press charges if the certificate is not returned by Saturday. The accused woman pleads innocence and threatens a libel suit.
Stickley Mayer Suit Near Verdict in Circuit Court
The Stickley Mayer suit nears an end in the Circuit Court with a jury to hear the case late this afternoon. Arguments began this morning as W L McCann led for the plaintiff and was followed by B E Byrd and John M Steck. R T Barton was delivering the closing speech for the plaintiff at four o'clock.
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Stickley-Mayers
Circuit Court
W. L. McCann
Messrs
B.E. Byrd
John M. Steck
R. T. Barton
Mrs Sydnor to Move to Martinsburg
Mrs. Dr. C W Sydnor returns to Strasburg from Martinsburg with Mrs J Frank Thompson. She will sell her personal property at public auction today before moving to Martinsburg to live with Mr and Mrs Thompson.
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C. W. Sydnor
J. Frank Thompson
Martinsburg
Strasburg
Thompson
Mrs Edmiston and McClellans Seen at Evans Hotel
Mrs M A Edmiston of Denver and Mrs Floride McClellan with Prudence McClellan of Martinsburg were recorded today at a hotel in Evans. They were guests during a brief visit.
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M. A. Edmiston
Denver
Col
Floride McClellan
Prudence McClellan
Martinsburg
Evans Today
Stephens City Band May Go With Them
Friendship Fire Company held a meeting to secure music for the Martinsburg trip. The Stephens City Cornet Band was consulted and will answer by Saturday. The committee will inspect old band instruments and arrange repairs if needed.
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Friendship Fire Company
Martinsburg
Stephens City Cornet
Upperville
The India Relief Fund Receives Winchester Donation
A stranger, reader of The Star, gave one dollar to the India relief fund at a Winchester hotel after learning of starving Indians. The gift was delivered to The Star and forwarded by United States Express to New York. This follows a prior Winchester donation of 10.42 by Mrs. S. K. Wine.
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India
Star
Relief Association
New York
Lexington
India Fund
United States Express Company
Winchester
Same Old Crew Wins Again at Washington and Lee
Mr. R. T. McGuire returned from Lexington where he attended the dedication of the Tucker Memorial Building at Washington and Lee University. At the finals he rowed in a boat race and his crew, including past members, won again reflecting on 1897 coxswain duties.
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R. T. McGuire
Lexington
Tucker
Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee
McGuire
Epworth League Holds Twelfth Annual Frostburg Convention
The Frederick District Ep worth League met at 2 PM yesterday in the Frostburg Methodist Episcopal Church for its twelfth annual convention. President Lee M. Bender of Martinsburg called the meeting to order, with Prof. A. F. Smith of Frostburg delivering the welcome and Bender the response.
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Frederick District
Epworth I League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frostburg
Lee M. Bender
Martinsburg
A. F. Smith
Bender
Smith
Wise Purchase by Winchester Lumber Magnate
Mr. Levi T. F. Grim of Winchester Virginia, a prominent citizen, visits Cumberland on his way to Huttonsville Randolph County to oversee vast lumber interests. He bought the land thirty years ago for little, and its value has risen greatly. Grim is noted as a talker and highly informed gentleman. It is rumored the English government offered Kruger terms to quit the Transvaal, which he reportedly rejected.
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Levi T. F. Grim
Winchester
Cumberland
Huttonsville
Randolph County
Grim
Cumberland Times
Paul Kruger
Transvaal
Winchester Frederick contest for popular young lady ends soon
Eight days remain in The Star Tres contest for the most popular young woman in Winchester or Frederick County. Thousands of votes have been cast unexpectedly since the March twentieth coupon launch. The article promises ice cold figures detailing the voting totals up to noon today.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Trustan
Times
Longest Day Details Hidden From Year
The article notes today is the longest day of the year with a 14 hour 55 minute daylight span. It compares to December 21, 1899, the shortest day, with sunrise at 7.28 A.M. and sunset at 4.47 P.M.
Zulus Firemen of Winchester Aim to Join July Parade
The Farmers Zulu firemen of Winchester plan to send a delegation to Hagerstown for the Fantastic Parade on July 4. Residents are surprised by the group’s existence with one calling the name a misfit for the South End Hose Company, whose Zouave uniform bears similarities.
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Winchester
South End Hose Company
Dr Richardson Critically Ill
Dr Webb Richardson of Berryville, brother of Mrs Harris of this city, is again critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Webb Richardson
Berryville
M.C. Harris
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The
India Relief Fund
Star-Times
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Louise Redman
Fanny Gray
Nellie Henry
Alma Lewis
Gora Villyard
Florence Grim
Nellie Herring
Susie Stover
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Ela Dame
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Lela’ Baker
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