Judge Crump Urged to Resign From Commission
Richard Byrd presented the majority report urging Judge Beverly T. Crump to resign from the State Corporation Commission due to involvement with the Virginia Corporation Company. The minority, led by Senator Sears, dissented. Richmond Bar Association endorsed Crump and urged he not resign despite the investigation findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard BE. Byrd
A.8. Lanier
Corporation Commission
House
Beverly T. Crumps
Virginia Corporation Company
Upshur
Sears
Puller
TH House
A. M. Tyler
J. W. Newby
Crump
State Corporation“ Commission
Commission
Lanier
Tyler
Newby
Bar ‘Association’ of Richmond
Grvcaton Commission
J Rt
Leg
Davis Wins Postmaster Appointment After Bitter Shenandoah Fight
John N. Davis received unqualified approval from Woodstock voters and district referees to become postmaster, ending a heated contest with factions led by Logan and Walker. Endorsement by Col. Slemp solidified the win, amid charges of personal conduct and loyalty within Shenandoah county politics. Davis is a prominent Woodstock citizen with ties to the Calvert family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Woodstock
John N. Davis
Davis
Shenandoah County
J. Hoffman
Congress
Seventh
Logan-Walker
L. 8
Walker
Washington
Pears
Col
Slemp
Daniel B. Logan
W. W. Logan
Commonwealth
Logan
Shenandoah
William M. Calvert
Moore to wed Miss Cowden in Charlestown Harrisburg pairing
The engagement of Thomas Rutherford Moore of Charlestown to Mabel Barnett Cowden of Harrisburg is announced. Moore, a leading local businessman and Charlestown town council president, and Cowden, former Stephenson Seminary faculty member, are described as well known and admired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rutherford Moore
Charlestown
Mabel Barnett Cowden
Harrisburg
Moore
Moore & Moore
Miss Cowden
Stephenson Seminary
Mr Steele Buried In Mount Hebron
Funeral services for the late Robert Alexander Steele were held at 2 PM at his home on the northwestern grade near Winchester. A large turnout of friends and relatives attended with many floral tributes. Rev. Chan D. Bulla of Braddock Street M E Church South officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Alexander Steele
Winchester
Steele
Chan. D. Bulla
Braddock Street
Im. E
Mount Hebron
New Members Named to State Board of Education
In a formal session the senate elected J I Yarman Farmville principal N B Tucker Virginia Military Institute and W Kent University of Virginia to new seats on the State board of education while re electing Dr Charles W Kent for another four year term. Dr Lyon G Tyler and Supt Bowles were not re elected and Dr J M McBride polled only nine votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State Board of Education
Charles W. Kent
University of Virginia
Kent
Lyon G. Tyler
William and Mary College
Bowles
Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind
J. M. McBride
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
J. I. Yarman
State Female Normal School
Farmville
N. B. Tucker
The
Virginia Military Institute
W. Kent
Southern Bell Officials To Meet In Atlanta
Officials of the Southern Bell Telephone Company prepare for a major convention in Atlanta Georgia next Monday Edward J Hall president of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co will attend to confer with peers on plans and improvements for the coming year H F Byrd local manager cannot attend due to increased local business demands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Attlanta
Edward J. Hall
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
Atlanta
Southern Bell Territo
H. F. Byrd
Southern Bell
The Presbytery To Meet Again
The Winchester Presbytery may reconvene at Keyser West Virginia around March 22. Rev. Mr. Dupey of Davis seeks dismissal to Lexington Presbytery to accept BevErley church call. If quorum is formed, cases of Dr. Brooke Romney and Rev. J. Purcell Keyser will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Keyser
W. Va
Mr. Dupey
Davis
Lexington
Beverley
Brooke
Romney
J. Purcell
Newsy Letter From Boyce VA Recaps Local Socials
Boren March 8 reports Dunlap and George W Gil Sunday in Washington. Various residents visit relatives in Winchester Berryville and nearby towns. Notes on church sermon visits, ill residents and local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boren
la Dunlap
George W. Gil
Washington
Guneral
William Clarke
Mary Smith
Missie Cadwallader
Winchester
Ann Sillman
Wm. Cadwallader
James Carper
Eddy
Carpers” Valley
Margaret
Louise Carper
William Lewis
Thomas Lewis
Mount Jackson
J. W. Vorous
Briggs
A. ©. Klroser
Mrs Eliza Plotner Rites Held After Long Illness
Mrs Eliza Plotner of near Whdesville died February 27 after a prolonged cancer illness. Age 67 years 2 months 11 days. She is survived by Charles Plotner, four children, seven grandchildren, six brothers and five sisters. Burial was at Brucetown with Rev. C H Buchanan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Plotner
Whdesville
Charles Plotner
Brucetown
C. H. Buchanan
Berryville Bank Opens In New City Quarters
The First National Bank of Berryville opened for business in its new quarters in the hotel block, moving from Church Street. The new home is handsomely fitted up and modern in its appointments, reflecting the bank’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Bureau
Berryville
First National Bank
Church Street
Virginia Senate OKs two cent per mile rail rate bill
The Virginia Senate passed a rate bill capping mileage book charges at two cents per mile for 500 miles or more. Opponents questioned constitutionality while Col. Caton pressed to bring his rolling stock bill to the floor, but the house did not grant it out of order. If enacted, the measure would cost Richmond about $78,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Senate
Col. Caton
Alexandria
House
Richmond
Vaucluse Debating Society Considers Women’s Suffrage
Vavetuss March 8 The Vaucluse Debating Society selects next Friday’s topic: Resolved That the Right of Suffrage Should be Extended to Women. Members listed for affirmative and negative teams. Miss Maude Steele of Stephens City attends. Local notes: Mrs Alcindy Baker ill. C M Gordons ill but recovering. Captain Ran Pifer improving from rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boggs
J. H. Pickeral
Roger A. Kline
Virginia Eagles Form State Fraternal Order of Eagles
Representatives from seven cities met at Newport News to organize the Virginia State Fraternal Order of Eagles with officers led by President B. J. O Hara and Vice President P T Murphy. The first state meeting is planned for May 7 in Norfolk with Winchester Aerie 824 expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Newport News
Virginia
Order of Eagles
B. J. O’hara
P. T. Murphy
Richmond
George Henhoeffer
Newport*News
J. F. Blondell
Norfolk
William Holzman
D. Anthony
Portsmouth
J. Diestil
Hampton
William R. Brown
Lawson
B. J. Thompson
Berkeley
Winchester Aerue
Winchester prepares for local option election on March 22
A meeting of Winchester's electoral board discussed preparations for the local option election on March 22. The board includes Harry L. Wood Joseph M Lupton and David S Glaize with judges named for each ward and polling places at the Friendship engine house and City Hall. Saloons will close at sundown the night before and reopen the morning after the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Winchester
Messrs
Harry L. Wood
Joseph M. Lupton
David 5. Glaize
Joseph KE. Kiger
W. C. Grove
B. W. Hillyard
Oscar Barr
D. Wingerter
Roland Bryarly
Friendship Engine House
Electoral Board
Berryville News Highlights From March 8
Squire Jake Vorous returns home improved after an operation at University Hospital Washington D C. Mr C H Payne plans to move to Pitcairn Pennsylvania. Major James H Hardesty of Baltimore visits friend F N Castleman and will present fine horses at the Berryville Horse Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Bureau
Berryville
Squire Jake Vorous
University Hospital
Washington, D. C
C.H. Payne
Pitcairn
James H. Hardesty
Baltimore
F. N. Castleman
Hardesty
Juniors To Play Base Ball In Winchester Club Season
The Winchester Juniors reorganized for the baseball season with games set against amateur teams at Clay Hill Academy near Millwood Bridgewater Va. Harr sonburg High Martinsburg W Va and other venues. Captain Osmar H Swanson and manager G C Haddox lead a lineup including Clarence Grim Harry Grim James Baker Elmer Winkfield O H Swanson Charles Winkfield William Goss and other players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clay Hill Academy
Millwood
Bridgewater
Harrsonburg High School
Martinsburg
W. Va
Osmar H. Swanson
G. C.haddox
Clarence Grim
Harry Grim
James Baker
Elmer Winkfield
G. C. Haddox
O. H. Swanson
Charles Winkfield
William Goss
Mrs Castleman Improves After Prolonged Illness
The Star reports Mrs. Ann Castleman of Berryville has shown improvement after long illness. She was able to eat a good dinner on Tuesday. Her daughter Mrs. Gibbs, who has been ill, is now convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Heller
Charles A. Heller
Baltimore
Rome
Ann Castleman
Berryville
Kinzer Victory Triggers Party Split Over Front Royal Postmaster
In Front Royal Virginia the renomination of Rev. Hamilton W. Kinzer as postmaster sparks a Republican revolt in Warren County. C L Pritchard was favored by party patrons and the church split deepens as Kinzer faces Senate confirmation next week amid affidavits of mismanagement and protests from business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Hamilton W. Kinzer
Senate
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Warren County
Southern Methodist ‘Church
C.L. Pritchard
Pritchard
Kinzer
Panatisans
Washington
F. H. Hitchcock
Front Royal Post Office
United States Senate
Post Office Department
Cleveland
Pig Lave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judgwent
Fis
Mr. Moore
Mara
Mrr. Steele
Fawe
Dr. C. W. Kent
Charles Grim
County
Kernstown
Boyce, VA
Berryville Bank
Churchman
Caton
Virginia Eagles
Whitam “S_ Love
Kenneth W. Hudgins
Hampton, Va
C. L Pritcl
Ard
Freat
Caves Row
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Slemps
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