Preacher Receives Widow's Estate Share in Out of Court Settlement
Litigation over the estate of Mrs. Ella Amerman has ended with Rev. J W Dixon receiving 10000 dollars and his children receiving 10000 dollars. The remaining 55000 dollars was returned to the Amerman estate. The will was allowed in Boston and the case referred to Probate Court. Champlin filed as executor but declined to act as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Amerman
Handley Executrix
Scranton
Shrewsbury
Mass
J. W. Dixon
Middlesex Superior Court
East Cambridge
K. R. Champlin
Forbes
Knowlton
Amerman
J. K. Dixon
Dixon
Dr. Dixon
Fresh trout at Sprint’s grocery on East Water street
Personal notes from town tell of fresh trout availability at Sprint’s grocery on East Water street for Friday and Saturday. Other items mention rainfall at Cedar Grove, social visits, and local travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprint’s
East Water Street
Judge Harrison Pushes Immediate Action on Suffrage Plan
Judge Harrison advocated quick passage of a suffrage proposal to settle the race disfranchisement issue. He argued that approval would end debate and allow focus on further requirements or poll tax, while asserting no constitutional change beyond poll tax is expected. He warned against delaying work on other sections until suffrage is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Races at Fair Grounds for Hospital Fund
The charity races at Fair Grounds for the hospital fund lack a set date. The organizing committee will announce the definite date in tomorrow's Sraz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Hospital
Summer union picnic planned at Island Park Harper's Ferry
The Baptist Sunday schools of Martinsburg Winchester Charles Town and nearby towns organize a union picnic at Island Park Harper's Ferry on July 18.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Martinsburg
Winchester
Charlestown
Island Park
Harper’s Ferry
Hello Bull Triumphs Over Mullwood In Ten-Inning Win
Winchester again proved superior to Clarke county opponents as the Hello Bull baseball team, comprised of colored Winchester players, defeated Mullwood’s colored team 14 to 12 in ten innings at Berryville. A severe storm struck White Hall area causing crop and orchard damage and washing out a 16 foot deep hole on the road near Jacob Rees farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clarke County
Help Bill
Mullwood
Berryville
White Hall
This County
Jacob Rees
Market Report of Wholesale Produce and Grains
Wholesale prices paid for produce and grain are listed for the market. Notable items include Quin Apples at 75, Butter print at 10, Butter roll at 10, Potatoes at 60, Turkeys at 8, Chickens old at 07, Wheat and Corn shelled at 55, with other items abbreviated in the report.
Misses Gass and Strider Attend Washington and Lee Finals
Miss Katherine Gass and Miss Georgie Strider returned from Lexington where they attended the finals at Washington and Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Gass
Georgie Strider
Lexington
Washington and Lee
Local Woman Miss Minerva Orndorff Dies After Illness
On Sunday evening Miss Minerva Orndorff of Woodstock was found unconscious in her room and died Tuesday morning. She was about 56 and survived by two brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Orndorff
Woodstock
Whittle Elected Alumni President at Alexandria Seminary
Rt. Rev. F. M. Whittle elected president of the Alumni of the Theological Seminary at Alexandria. He is currently with his daughter Mrs. Alex Jones in the county. A Tar Star office display featured a single stem with twenty nine roses grown by Mrs. Edn Snapp of North Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Whittle
Alex. Jones
County
the Theological Seminary At
Alexandria
Tar Star
Edn Snapp
North Market Street
Miss Magruder Graduates From Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Miss Magruder, a relative of Mrs. M C Harris of this city, has returned home to Woodstock from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg Virginia where she graduated. She was named sponsor to the Memphis Reunion from this district but duties prevented her from accepting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magruder
M. C. Harris
Woodstock
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Lynchburg
Memphis
Annual Sermon Draws Good Crowd at Shepherd College
In Shepherdstown the Shepherdstown Register reports Rev. Dr. H. M. White of Kernstown preached the annual sermon at Shepherd College despite rain. His theme was The Preaching of John the Baptist and was described as able wholesome and edifying with a good-sized audience listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Shepherd College
H. M. White
Kernstown
John the Baptist
Cinderella at the Auditorium features Honeysuckle and the Bee
Winchester's young players present Cinderella at the Auditorium tonight with a featured song The Honeysuckle and the Bee. The show highlights a youth cast and a musical number.
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Winchester
Sacred Heart Statue Consecrated at Local Service
A Sunday evening service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church will consecrate the statue of the Sacred Heart. Rev. Garton Payne of Warrenton will officiate in Father McKeefry’s absence in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
the Sacred Heart
Garton Payne
Warrenton
Father McKeefry
Ireland
Weather forecast for Virginia from the Weather Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau issues a forecast for Virginia showing cloudy skies with showers tonight and Saturday and a higher temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Weather
United States Weather Bureau Today
Virginia
Return of Rev S D Skelton After Virginia Wedding
Rev S D Skelton returned today from Waynesboro Virginia where he officiated at the marriage of his niece Miss Viola Roby to Mr Adolphus Midgett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Skelton
Waynesboro, Va
Viola Roby
Adolphus Midgett
New 40 Power Engine for Mill Near Baltimore Station
Mr. Fred Glaize has received a 40 power engine for the new planning mill near the Baltimore and Ohio station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Glaize
Baltimore and Ohio
New York Walker Visits Capon Area
Mr Lindley Hosford of New York arrived in town this morning in regular walking attire likely touring afoot. He visited the Taylor House and after dinner retired to his room for a long rest. Mrs M E A Anderson and two daughters returned to Capon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lindley Hosford
New York
Wreath pin lost on Main Street with amethyst stones
Lost small wreath breast pin with amethyst stones on Main Street. Reward offered. return to this office. 620 lw.
Man Robbery Allegations Linked to Piccadilly Gambling Den
One man has been arrested on a charge that a stranger lured him into a gambling den on Piccadilly Street and robbed him. Another arrest is expected on the same accusation.
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Piccadilly Street
Will Carry the Mail Contract Awarded
Mr. D. K. Drake of Stephens City secures the daily mail carrying contract from Stephens City to Canterbury starting after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Drake
Stephens City
Canterbury
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Boston
Cedar Grove
Nellie Sumption
Philadelphia
Robert Barr
W. F. Keller
Hardware Establishment
North Main Street
Miller Supply Company
T. T. Wall’s Book Store
E. W. Jenkins
Child
Jos. W. Sumption
Staunton
W. H
Fairness
Mies Ethel
Fairmont
W. Va
Fred 8. Anderson
This
City
Edward .Humpkins
Wileon & Lumpkins
Baltimore
Mr. Lumpkins
Cora Larrick
Middletown
Mary Lucile Faulkner
Otto von Schrader and Son
St. Louis
White Post
Miss C. Clarke
Taylor House
Jennie
Pritchard
James Denny
Columbia, S. C
Jos. Denny
Danny
Florie
Baptist Reunion
Horsey and Atwell
Rogers Bros
SALE
West Water Street
E. Bruce Capper
Inwood Camp Meeting
White Hell
Cluster of Roses
Miss Magruder
Wil Ba
Walker
Geo. E. Bushnell & Co’s. Drug Store
Drie Nicklen
J. KE
Daniel Bush
Braddock Street
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell Supplied
Cumberland Brewing Company
Miller Supply Co
Robert M. Henry
Fairfax College
Turky
G. C. Shmrarp
Seal Brothers
S.main Street
H. Jones
N. Braddock Street
J. E. Funkhouser
Islanive City
Rosa A. Striker
Mary L. Householder
Epear L. Hoox
Aker
Franck Bares & Son
Bowers
Lenore
Niagara Falls
Niagar Falls
Main St
Columbia
Hartford Cycles N. A. Cooper
Water St
SIA
Missouri
France
C. Charleston
Holtzman’s
Sartelle’s
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