City council votes to pave Water Street and curb costs
The city council discussed paving Water Street with brick or macadam and installing curb. Property owners may pay half of the curb cost, with mainly three fourths agreeing to this share. The solicitor will arrange funding and enforce payment while noting vitrified brick concerns. The city’s finances look strong with higher license taxes and real estate assessments expected.
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Russell
Baker
Eldeayor
Evening incident and community notes from the era
The report recalls a man knocked down in an evening incident involving a white-washed wall and a near neighbor scene with George Washington described as a negro in the house. It mentions J Edward Grove building an incline railway to haul rock from his quarry to kilns by cable cars and local church musical events and improvements around Winchester with people like Miss Vallar and Mrs Tillie Nebbett visiting Edinburg residents.
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George Washington
J. Edward Grove
Winchester
Tillie Nebbett
Rebecca
Edinburg
H. A. Dinges
Burden Shifts Under Virginia Liquor Law
A recent act makes holding a United States liquor license prima facie evidence of guilt for selling wine or liquor without a state license. Defendants with a federal license must prove no state law violation. Norfolk federal authorities require a $25 annual US liquor license for godawater sellers of claret flavoring.
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United States
Virginia
Norfolk
Godawater
Harvest Not The Same As of Yore
A reflection on changing times in harvest culture with scarce hands and waning harvest whiskey. The piece notes past rushes of young men into wheat fields, bustling activity, and now a quieter scene as machines take over and feasts fade from memory.
A Fine Chance for the Girls
A middle aged Virginia man seeks a widow as wife in a single ad placed with The Star. He requests letters addressed to WA. C. and asks for an interview arrangement without revealing his name.
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Star Office
Virginia
WA. C
Star
Thornton Gives Up Battletown Inn in Berryville
Berryville June 27 Mr E R Thornton proprietor of the Battletown Inn Berryville announces he will give up the hotel July 1 due to his wife’s health. Mr J R Elder of Washington will take charge on July 1 with no change in service.
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Berryville
E.R. Thornton
Battletown Inn
Thornton
J. R. Elder
Washington
Dedicate the New Gateway at National Cemetery
The National Cemetery gateway will be dedicated next Wednesday. Rev Dr J Horace Lacy will be the orator and Miss Madeline Wine will read the Declaration of Independence. Superintendent E J Lewis will announce a complete program later. The gates were provided by the War Department.
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National Cemetery
J. Horace Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Madeline Wine
8. K. Wine
E. J. Lewis
War Department
Spy accident injures companion in Charlestown incident
Cornelius Stribling aged about fourteen accidentally shot Ralph Morris about the same age near Duffields while handling a Winchester rifle yesterday. Morris is reported in critical condition and not expected to recover. Stribling resides in Washington D C and is spending summer at Duffields. his father works at the Government Printing Office.
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Cornelius Stribling
Ralph Morris
Duffields
Charlestown
Stribling
Washington, D. C
Dpuffields
Government Printing Office
Staunton Executive Promotes Prophitol Co. in City
Mr. Frank RB. Tyler of Staunton, general manager of Prophitol Co. Inc., visited today to advance his firm. The company reports strong sales and is pushing a new superior dentifrice line to the market.
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Frank RB. Tyler
Staunton
The
Prophytol Co., Incc
City Council Agrees to Street Sweeper Contract
Winchester council debates street sweeping by Sarah Zane Fire Company using two horses and driver. City to provide sweepers and guards, with supervision by the water and streets department. An ordinance funds the contract at $169.98 and a separate $238 for a new sweeper, plus water extension and repairs.
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Russell
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester
Sarah Zane
Sarah Zane Company
Sarah ~ Zane Company
Baker
Hay‘maker
Barr
Boyd
East Piccadilly Street
Fred. L. Glaize
Martinsburg Amateurs Triumph in Pinafore in Winchester
Martinsburg talent scored a triumph in Winchester last night with the production of the beautiful opera Pinafore at the Auditorium brought here for the benefit of the City Band of Martinsburg. Despite short notice a good sized audience was present and applause was liberal. John T. Bhliott directed the cast from Frederick Planty with a big crowd. Several unusually good voices were heard in leading roles and the performance was worth more than the admission price. Notable performances by Miss Jane Sites Buttercup Bruce Geyer Prof. Elliott Mr. Losh Miss Thompson and Miss Sites drew liberal encores. The visitors including the band returned to Martinsburg on a special train at eleven o’clock.
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Martinsburg
Winchester
Auditoriwn
Martins
Oeoutine
Jane
Bruce Geyer
Elliott
Losh
Thompson
Geyer
Foard Leads In Stick Work On Wan-Eee Team
The official scorer Mrs Westwood Bevaley reports Wan-Eee baseball batting averages. Team average is 203 with three players above .300. Beiser Cantwell top hitters above .300 while Buck leads at .352 in outfield. Shinar around .286 Baker .250 others under .200. Barry at .137.
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Wincheater
Teho
Aes
Jackie Shinar
Capt. Baker
White
Lawrence Weems
Armstrong
Bikin
Jim Barry
Barry
Chicken House Afire in Local Farm Causes Loss
At about two o'clock this morning a fire started in the hen house of Amos Marker after Mrs Marker used fire in the shed. The flames spread to the nearby hogpen and threatened the dwelling but neighbors confined the blaze. A number of chickens burned. total loss not yet tallied.
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Viere
Amos Ee Marker
Aged Mrs Gore Is Critically Ill
Professor Howard Gore of Washington D C has been sent to this county after traveling on business due to the critical illness of his mother Mrs Sidney S Gore of Gore. Also at her side are Professor Joshua Gore of Chapel Hill N C and Reverend T D D Clark of Lynchburg. Mrs Gore is a well known local figure and mother of the late Sheriff Perry C Gore.
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Howard Gore
Washington, D. C
Closing Days at Military Institute
The Virginia Military Institute held alum ni day with many alumni returning to meet old classmates. Morning exercises featured a parade and guard mounting under Col Strother. A sham battle ended cadet drills, followed by an alumni banquet. Today final commencement will award forty seven diplomas.
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Virginia ‘Military Institute
Strother
U. S.A
Ahuspet
Taskeon
Board of Visitors
Harvest Interrupted Wheat Not Yet Hurt
Farmers report harvest disrupted with wheat not yet damaged. Pig grain already cut as showers arrive. Conversations with county farmers indicate wheat remains uninjured for now and harvest continues amid weather.
Suspect Arrested on Serious Charge In Bruce County
Harry Stewart a married man in Bruce County was jailed in Winchester on a charge of carnally knowing a thirteen year old girl, Ethel Owens. He awaits grand jury action after a hearing in which the girl testified she resisted and he overpowered her. Stewart reportedly admitted the offense and retains counsel.
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Ethel Owens
Bruce
Town
Sach
Harry ‘Stewart
Brucetown
Big County
Winchester
Stewart
W. J. Best
Carnally
Fife
Boston
Owens
Kepy
Young Laws Receives Marriage License in Hagerstown
A license was issued yesterday evening in Hagerstown Maryland to Eton McPherson Laws of Front Royal Virginia and Ming Jennie Ethel Mann of Barre Vermont. Laws is the grandson of Mrs. Kinzel of this city and the couple are believed married though an announcement has not been made. Mrs. Orval Kilgour of Washington accompanied by Miss Emma Clowser. The Kilgours plan a Panama move next month where Kilgour will work as a government machinist.
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Hagerstown
Eton McPherson Laws
Front Royal
Ming Jennie Ethel Mann
Barre
Vermont
Laws
Kinzel
Star
Lawe
Orval-Kilgour
Washington
Emma Clowser
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the Evening Star
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Fire Company
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Martinsburg Talent
Can Twell
Einer
Shiner
Biker
Military Institute
Harry Stewart
Mr. Laws
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