Williams withdraws from Democratic bid for Frederick County Commonwealths Attorney
Williams announces withdrawal citing professional and business duties. He had faced Herbert S. Larrick as his only opponent for the Democratic nomination and says a countywide canvass would hinder his fiduciary practice and city solicitor duties. He thanks supporters and expresses appreciation for their consideration.
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Frederick County
Williams
Fine Self
Herbert S.larrick
ExGovernor Montague Defends Freedom of the Press in Yoder Case
Ex Governor Montague and State Senator Strode argued for Lynchburg editor Adton Yoder in Richmond. Yoder, editor of the Idea, seeks appeal after a $50 fine and 15 days in jail for alleged contempt for a slanderous article about Judge Frank P. Christian. The Feb relief payments totaled $900 in benefits and $697.82 in sick benefits.
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Supreme Court
Richmond
Adton A. Yoder
Lynchburg
The
Idea
Frank P. Christian
Relief Association
CN. Relief Association
Store closed up Greeks have gone on Main Street
Two Greek merchants, Voltes and Manos, who operated a kitchen on North Main Street, have left Winchestery town. City authorities seized abandoned sweets and thirty thousand paper bags to liquidate unpaid rent, as the pair departed for a more profitable field. The rent remains unpaid and a large stock is to be sold to settle debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noth Main
Istoric
Ana
J. J . Wiliam Taylor
Crazy Man on Table at Police Headquarters Incident
Daniel Bowers, described as a demented man, began demolishing furniture in the lounging room and court room before officers arrived. Chief Seabright and Officer Legge say they were not present at the scene earlier and recount a fierce struggle as they restrained him, noting Seabright was injured during the takedown at the city hall police court room.
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Seabright
Legge
Daniel Bowers
Attorney Dailey Visits Winchester Heritage Site
Mr. Benjamin Dailey, Hardy County WVOA Commonwealth's Attorney, spent a day in Winchester on legal business. He visited ancestors' graves at Glen Burnie, home of Col. Wm. W. Glass, both descended from James Wood, founder of Winchester. Dailey, a war courier, was shot through the lung by a dispatch bullet.
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Benjamin Dailey
Commonwealth’s
Hardy County
der of
Winchester
Dailey
Eight Hundred Attend Church Reception at Parish House
About eight hundred people gathered for a Young Ladies Mission Society event at the new Parish House of the Presbyterian Church. An orchestra provided music, refreshments arrived, and guests toured the modern facility praised by visitors.
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Presbyterian Church
Newsy Notes From Hayfield Aims To Reflect Local Happenings
Hayfield March 6 Mr Thomas Andeson is sick with the measles A dance at Mrs Howard Elliotts home Friday night Frances McKee has pneumonia Cas party at Mrs Marcus Larricks Friday night many friends attended and enjoyed themselves Reverends Pilgrim preach at Cross Roads schoolhouse Saturday night and Sunday morning Prayer meeting held at Mr Frank Coopers home Sunday
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Hayfield
Thomas Andeson
Howard Elliott
Frances McKee
Pilgrim
Cross Roads
Frank Cooper
Contrast in a Frial and Evelyn Thaws Story Tale
A fragmentary page contrasts two notable frials and discusses Evelyn Thaw and Viola Bywaters stories. It notes Judge Harrison's fame as a Southern gentleman and mentions local visits in DeHaven and nearby areas.
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Judge Harrison
Winchester
Delmas
Evelyn Thaw
Balzac
Viola Bywaters
Hvelyn Thaw
Storm Storms Through Town With Sudden Snow Rush
A fierce snowstorm hits the area, bringing subzero wind and piling over an inch of snow quickly. Residents seek shelter as whiteout conditions disrupt travel and daily routines amid reports of affected local people and happenings.
Svingali Closed Up After Low Audience At Hypnotist Show
Report notes the closing of an event featuring hypnotist Svingali in the Auditorium after a very small turnout. Manager Hable halted the study of Délmas as the act failed to draw interest. Delmas, born in San Jose California of French descent, is referenced in a troubling note of debt and claimed plans to travel to Pennsyl.
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Svingali
Hable
Délmas
Vad
Pennsyl
Delphin M
Pelmas
Delmas
San Jose
California
Strother Case To The Jury Tonight
Culpeper Virginia March 6 jurors expected to decide the Sivernas case tonight after final arguments before Judge Thomas W Harrison The two brothers face possible verdict by morning as the circuit court session ends later in the evening
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Strother
Culpeper
Sivernas
Thomas W. Harrison
Old Time Black sexton obituary and local notices
John Washington colored, longtime sexton for Capon Bridge churches, died Sunday morning. Funeral held at M E B Church. Dr. Mike Gardner and Dr. J S Gardner mentioned with health notes. Local business and death notices note pneumonia deaths, horses bought, and undertakers busy.
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Capon Bridge
John Washington
Local charity collects $21 for Chinese famine relief
On the Martinsburg road the Friday of the Valley Union Chapel solicited donations and collected 21 dollars for the famine relief fund in America. The note mentions all sales dates in the directory.
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Valley Union Chapel
Martinsburg Road
America
Poultry and Eggs Wanted for Saturday Market
The message seeks poultry and eggs plus other produce to be loaded into a car this Saturday. It promises payment at the highest market price in cash.
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Sprint
Paralysis Fatal to Mr. Magruder
Philip W. Magruder a lifelong Woodstock resident and Shenandoah County lawyer died at his home following a stroke. He served in the Muhlenberg Rifles and Tenth Virginia Infantry, was a former Commissioner of Accounts and a member of the House of Delegates in 1887. He was a Presbyterian elder and leaves a large family. Funeral held this afternoon at three.
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Magruder
Woodstock
Shenandan County
Moms
George PL .Magruder
Samuel ©. Williams
Shenandoah County
Muhlenberg Rifles
Tenth Virginia Infantry
Masruder
House of Delegates
Democratic Party
Jacob Ott
Mark W
Philip W. Maxander
Dau
Miss Malady Bequeaths Estate to Sister in Brief Will
The will of the late Miss Mary Malady was filed for probate in Georgetown, naming her sister Miss Lizzie Malady of the city as sole heir. The burns death at Georgetown University Hospital is noted in the filing.
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Miss Malady
Mary
Malady
Georgetown University Hospital
Corporation Court
Lizzie Malady
Market Report Butter Wheat and Misc Prices
Market report fragment notes butter and wheat prices with unclear figures and Turkish reference. The readable items include bid levels around $2.60 and scattered symbols. No clear event, date, or named entities beyond general commodities.
Jamestown trip offer boosts newspaper subscriptions
In Frederick County readers are urged to renew or subscribe to The Star and News-Item to earn a trip to Jamestown. The plan rewards each renewal with coupons or each new subscription with multiple coupons, totaling a six day expo ticket and $17.50 for board for 180 coupons.
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Jamestown
Frederick County
Exposition Grounds
Back Home After A Long Absence
John Casper Higgs, once foster child of J. B. Copp in Kernstown, returns after 18 years away. Now a 40 year old lumberman near Charlottesville, he plans farming and stock raising in the county. He stayed with Mrs. Leo Frenkel during the visit.
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John Casper Higgs
J. B. Copp
Kernstown
Higgs
Willow Brook
Charlottesville
Leo. Frenkel
Virginia Robin Hunting Season Mapped By Officials
The open robin season in Virginia ended February 28 and the closed season starts March 1 and runs until December 15 next. Major To Christian of Richmond, secretary of the State Game Protective Association, states it is unlawful to shoot robins until December 15.
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Robins
Virginia
Major
Christian
Richmond
The
State Game, Protective Association
Special Low Rates for Western Rail Travel
March 1 to April 30 offers round trip homeseekers tickets via Wisconsin TM Central to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. Write C. D. Harper Travelling Agent W C Railway 407 Traction Building Cincinnati Ohio for information and maps.
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Wisconsin
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
C. D. Harper
W. C. Railway
Traction
Cincinnati
Ohio
Weather Report: Fair Tonight and Warmer Thursday
Fair conditions continue tonight with clear skies. Thursday looks fair and warmer in the western portion, bringing rising temps and continued dry weather.
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