Local option case argued before Virginia high court
Richard E. Byrd and Judge William Hodges Mann led for the drys with A. T. Embry and St. George R. Fitzhugh for the wets. The Fredericksburg local option case was fully argued before the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia with a decision likely next Thursday. If Ward act is ruled unconstitutional, recent local option elections in Lynchburg Roanoke Suffolk and other cities would be void and turned back to wets.
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Richmond
Richard E. Byrd
William Hodges Mann
Drys
A. T. Embry
St. George
R. Fitzhugh
Wets
Fredericksburg
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Supreme Court
Virginia
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Suffolk
Millionaire Refuses Church Donation in Hancock Md
Hon. John Hays Hammond, noted mining expert and former Republican vice presidential candidate, declines a request for funds from St Thomas Episcopal Church in Hancock Maryland saying times are hard. The committee sought at least a thousand dollars, noting Hammond’s marriage there on New Year’s Day 1881 performed by Henry Wall D D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Hays ‘Hammond
St. ‘Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Hancock
Hammond
Old Church
Henry Wall
Notice To Firemen Meeting At 8 O'clock Tonight
Notice for the C. Rouss Fire Co. meeting at 8 o'clock this evening. Reports from banquet and bazaar committees will be presented. Signed by Captain H. C. Stouffer and Secretary J. H. Seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rouss Fire Co
H. C. Stouffer
J. H. Seal
Sec’y
Virginia Weather Forecast For East West Showers Saturday
Special report from Washington notes for Virginia that eastern areas will be fair and cloudy in the west with increasing warmth. Tonight showers are expected with warmer conditions continuing into Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Misses Wheat Visit Baltimore Friends
The Misses Wheat of near Berryville Clarke county visit the Misses Potter at their home in Baltimore. Mr Leonard Coperhaver of The Starforce returns from Washington after attending the Snutation. Mr Ivan Florsheim of Chicago is in the city on business for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County
Baltimore
Leonard Coperhaver
The
Starforce
Washington
Ivan “Pp
Florsheim
Chicago
Captain Spurrier On The Job At Inauguration Crowds
Supt J E Spurrier of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad Valey division handed command of this end of the line to subordinates and went to Washington to aid officials at the union station handling crowds for President Taft's inauguration. He is the oldest superintendent in service on the B&O and previously ran the Washington division. He spent the day coordinating trains between Baltimore Frederick Washington Junction and Washington and returned to Winchester for a quick breakfast before resuming work for Harpers Ferry and other main line points.
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J. E. Spurrier
Valy
Baltimore Ohio Railroad
Washington
Union Station
National Capital
Taft
Spurrier
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Frederick
Washington Junction
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Trick skating at the New Rink thrills audience
The New Rink hosted trick skating by Frank Gearing and Edward Ritter, two roller experts. A good sized crowd applauded as the pair performed difficult maneuvers with smooth, graceful precision.
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Messrs
Frank Gearing
Edward Ritter
Personal Notes From Stephenson Virginia
Stephenson Virginia March 5 Mr Lee Byrne is sick at his home here. Mr Kellican is very sick at his home at this place. Mr Robert Rodeffer has recovered from a recent illness. Mr John Benner has moved into Mr S W Allens tenant house and Mr William Boyd has moved from the Murray house to Mr John Eberts house. Mr Samuel A Byers has moved to his future home in Winchester. He will be greatly missed by the people here. Mr 8 W Allen was in Berryville last week on business. Rev C L Potter will preach at 730 oclock next Sunday evening at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Allen
Berryville
C. L. Potter
Lent Makes Big Demand For Fish In Market
In the wholesale market demand runs high for fish while other commodities show varying moves. Wheat is dull, corn firm then dull, butter and eggs steady, poultry firm. prices listed for eggs, butter, chicken, ear corn, oats, hay and potatoes. Mr. E B Sheetz returned last night from a business trip to Harrisonburg Virginia.
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Mr. E. B.° Sheetz
Harrisonburg, Va
Taft Inaugurated Amid Snowbound Capital
William Howard Taft was sworn in as the twenty seventh president in the Senate chamber due to a fierce blizzard isolating Washington. Fifteen governors witnessed the ceremony as Roosevelt bid farewell and Taft received a sustained ovation during a grand snowbound procession from Capitol to White House.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
United States
Senate
Loring Cover Elected President of Maryland Portland Cement
At a stockholders meeting the Maryland Portland Cement Company chose Loring A. Cover of Baltimore as president replacing DeCourcy W. Thom who declined re election. Cover, longtime treasurer, is heavily invested as the plant at Security near Hagerstown resumes operations and the firm reports thriving business.
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Maryland Portland Cement Company
Security
Hagerstown
DeCourcy W. Thom
Baltimore
Loring A. Cover
Cover
Roof Damaged by Wind At Residence On North Market Street
High wind yesterday morning tore a large portion of the tin roof on the eastern side of Stewart Bell's house on North Market street. Carpenters nailed boards as a temporary measure and a new roof will be installed.
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Stewart Bell
North Market Street
Desirable building lot on Washington Street for sale
For sale. Desirable building lot on Washington Street 50 by 195 feet. Includes farms, fruit lands, orchards and city property. Shen Val Realty Co.
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Washington St
SHEN
VAL. Realty CO
Not The Man Eubank Not Winchester Resident
Contrary to reports, Druggist B F Eubank who blew out his brains in Halifax county Virginia a few days ago was not a former resident of Winchester. The druggist who formerly lived in this city is Mr J V Eubank.
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B. F. Eubank
Halifax County
Winchester
J. V. Eubank
Mrs Charles F. L. Nelson Leaves for Capon Springs
Mrs Charles F. L. Nelson departed this afternoon for Capon Springs West Virginia after a brief visit with friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mami
Charles_ FL
Nelson
Capon Springs
W. Va
Mrs. Ida V. Grim Laid To Rest In Confederate Tradition
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Virginia Grim wife of George W. Grim were held at Centenary Reformed Church with Rev. T. K. Cromer in charge. Daughters of the Confederacy sent a white and red carnation bouquet. She had long supported grave decoration for Confederate soldiers in Stonewall Cemetery and was interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers from Gen. Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans.
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Ida Virginia Grim
George W. Grim
Star
South Kent Street
Centenary Reformed Church
T. K. Cromer
Daughters of the Confederacy
Barton
John Lannis
James M Haymaker
George Taylor
Gen. Turner Ashby Camp
Confederate Veterans
Mr. Grim
Officer Neville Returns to Duty at City Hall
Policeman C. E. Neville, idle for a week with an injured ankle, reported for duty last night at City Hall. Friends welcomed his return as he resumes duties.
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Neville
C. E. Neville
Wrist injury on National avenue prompted aid
A woman broke her right wrist on National avenue several days ago and Dr W A Swimley was called to provide medical attention.
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National Avenue
W. A. Swimley
Easter Sale by Presbyterian Ladies Planned
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will hold their annual Easter sale of cakes on April 10.
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Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Rink News Notes Saturday Night Circulation
On the market street page the brief item mentions a rink news column with Saturday night activity and limited readable text about circulation and a local display.
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Market-st.' Rink
Freed On Plea Of Self Defense In Warren County Case
The Warren county circuit court term adjourned after a trial of M. L. Pankey a Southern Railroad detective charged with shooting George and Raymond Trumbo of Linden. The jury acquitted Pankey after a bitterly contested case pursued by Southern Railroad attorneys Downing and Weaver and prosecutors W. H. Turner and R. S. Panks. The defense contended self defense during duty.
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Front Royal
Circuit Court
Warren County
Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
Commonwealth
M. L. Pankey
Southern Railroad
George
Raymond Trumbo
Linden
Pankey
Messrs. Downing &Weaver
W. H. Turner
R. 8. Panks
Luray
Sewerage Matter Before the Council in Harrisonburg
A notice from Harrisonburg Virginia says Engineer N Wilson Davis will arrive tonight with plans and specifications for the proposed sewerage system. He will brief the common council at a meeting called for 8 o'clock tonight at City Hall.
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Harrisonburg
N. ‘Wilson Davis
Common Council
Inwood Social News Reports Spread Through March
Inwood, W. Va. items show Miss Maud Shickle visiting Baltimore, Miss Louise Staub with Miss Amy Glover, and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Whiting with relatives in Jefferson. Senator Gray Silver and Mrs. Silver hosted, others visited Washington and Martinsburg, and a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hoover. P O S banquet drew large attendance despite rain with speeches by Senator Silver and B. G. Cross.
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Inwood
W. Va
Maud Shickle
Baltimore
Louise Staub
Amy Glover
R. F. Whiting
Jefferson
Gray Silver
M. A. Silver
Lester Hoffman
Re.b. LeFevre
John F. Staub
Washington
Inez Shickle
Martinsburg
BE. M. Chenowith
Arden
John Foreman
P. O. S.of Ass
G S. Cross
Hotel Evans Guests and Visitors Noted
Mrs. A. P. Funkhouser of Harrisonburg Virginia was a dinner guest at Hotel Evans today. Mr. D. E. Neeld of Scranton Pennsylvania registered at Hotel Evans today. Dr. Fred Cochran of Clearbrook Wisconsin in town on business. Mr. J. B. Swift of St. Louis checked in at Hotel Evans for a few days.
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A. P. Funkhouser
Harrisonburg, Va
Hotel Evans
D. E. Neeld
Scranton, Pa
Evans
Fred. *Cochran
Clearbrook
Wis -In
J. B. Swift
St. Louis
Death of Capt James Brady Linked to Civil War Service
Friends in Winchester and Frederick County report the death of Capt James Brady, Fall River customs collector, after a long illness. He served in the Federal army during the Civil War, recruited Company G of the 26th Massachusetts Volunteers, and fought in the Valley of Virginia. Brady married Miss Josephine Burnside in 1886 after renewing ties during Sheridan veteran visits. Born November 22, 1880, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his funeral in Fall River drew a large crowd. Continued on page 4.
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Winchester
Frederick County
James Brady
Fall River
Mass
Brady
Virginia
Sheridan
26Th Regiment ‘of
Massachusetts ‘Volunteers
Fortress Monroe
New Continued
McCormac Named New Manager of Virginia Woolen Mill
H B McCormac will succeed Fred B Hunt as manager of the Virginia Woolen Company mill on North Kent street likely taking charge next Tuesday. Hunt departs for Knoxville Tenn to head a different mill after accepting a higher salary. McCormac has served as assistant superintendent and is praised for competence and popularity among colleagues.
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Virginia Woolen Company
H. B. McCormac
Fred. 8. Hunt
North Kent Street
the Star
Hunt
Knoxville
Tenn
McCormac
Virginia Company
Miss Totty to Host Cross-Roads Spelling Bee Friday
Miss Evelyn Totty, teacher at Cross Roada school, will hold a spelling bee on Friday night March 12. This local event invites students to compete for top honors and school pride.
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Evelyn Totty
Cross -Roada School
Local residents depart for travel and work
Home after time with friends in Winchester Miss Maria Hack left yesterday for Washington to visit Miss Louise White. Mr Berlin departed for New York to buy his annie and summer stock. Mr Carl Kneeling of Gray and Sheetz's tailoring department returned last night from Washington and Baltimore.
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Maria Hack
Washington
Louise White
Mr. Berlin
New York
Annie
Mr. Carl Kneeling
Gray, & Sheetz’s Tailoring Department
Baltimore
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Ward Law
Byrd
Weather Report
Stephenson
William H. Taft
Capital
Andrew Jackson
Capitol
White House
Sherman
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Tafts
Mrs. Taft
Roosevelts
Executive Mansion
Mr. Loring Cover
Man
Burpee's
Swimley & CO
Ida V. Grim
Jas
Miss Burnside
Supt. Hunt
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