PIGMY NATIONS WOW AT WAR
Diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and Salvador are severed and the two nations are at war. Naval engagements off Corinto involve the Momotombo and Presidente with the Momotombo later repaired and pursuing the enemy. President Taft urges cabinet leaders to tour the country this summer to understand conditions firsthand. The Cooper Sharp murder trial defense argues self defense for Robin Cooper as Judge Anderson outlines the slain Senator Carmack’s prominence.
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Mexico City
Nicaragua
Salvador
Corinto
Coopers
Nashville
Cooper-Sharp
James McF. Anderson
Tennessee
Senator Carmack
Anderson
Robin Cooper
McCain
United States
Carmack
For Sale Wean to Quick Buyer 12 HP Geiser Engine
For sale a 12 HP Geiser engine described as automatic and fully equipped. Address inquiries to Star Office at a specified location.
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Star Office
Start Work Monday On Nurses' Home
Work on the nurses home to be erected at Winchester Memorial Hospital will begin Monday morning under contractor Henry Deahl of this city. Sub contracts are set, but principal work lies with Deahl. Architect is Stuart H. Edmunds. Completion is expected by mid June.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Henry Deahl
Deahl
Stuart H. Edmunds
Mannington Local Option Vote Sparks Wet Interest
The Mannington West Virginia local option election on March 9 produced a 13 vote wet victory, drawing wide attention from wets in Winchester. Last year Mannington’s drys won by 42 votes and two dry candidates were elected this week.
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Mannington
W. Va
Drys
Sartelles Install Big Soda Fountain in Sartelle’s
Sartelle's econ fectionery on North Main Street unveils a double fountain by the Lippincott Company of Philadelphia. The marble counter runs the storeroom length with metal marble construction, no wood, sanitary design, and plate glass mirrors on the south wall enhancing appeal.
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Virginia
Sartelle
North Main Street
Lippincott Company
Philadelphia
Toll Increases On Northwest Grade In Virginia
The Northwestern grade from Winchester to the Hampshire County line near Capon Bridge sees a toll rise of under 10 percent. Board of Supervisors approved the modest increase affecting about 4 miles of road. Superintendent John W. Larfick will implement improvements at the western end as funds permit.
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Winchester
Hampshire
W. Va
Capon Bridge
Board of ‘Supervisors
Gore
Virginia
John W. Larfick
Winchester Public School Auxiliary organization formed
A movement to foster cooperation between parents teachers and officials was launched with Dr. Robert Fraser of the Public School Cooperative Association presiding at meetings February 6 and March 5. Officers include Henry S Baker president J Luther Maphis vice president C L Robinson secretary and H H Baker treasurer. The Winchester board endorsed the plan and a full organization aimed to improve facilities and citizen preparation for future generations.
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Winchester
Robert Fraser
Public School Cooperative Association
Thn
Virginia
Henry $82 Baker
J. Lutther Maphis
C. L. Robinson
HH. H. Baker
M. M. Lynch
Lynch
Star
Henry S. Baker
Lucy Kurtz
Winchester Public School
Residence for Sale at 544 N Main St
Fourteen rooms? New residence for sale features eight rooms, modern water system, furnace and bath. Lot measures 50 by 185 feet with front on Main Street. Listed by Mrs Jos Sumption.
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Main St
Jos
Frederick County Fruit Growers Elect Officers
At the annual Frederick County Fruit Growers Association meeting officers were elected for the year. Charles B. Clevenger remains president and Allen Bond continues as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee of five was appointed to manage affairs. The president’s annual report was read and will be published in The Star. Members showed interest in Virginia State Horticultural Society events next January.
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Frederick County
Charles B. Clevenger
Allen Bond
Messrs
John Thwaite
James L. Robinson
Stewart Bell
P. H. Gold
Thomas W. Steck
Clevenger
Star
Virginia State Horticultural Society
The Prodigal Son Tonight Com Plete Reels at Wonderland
The notice advertises showings including The Saw Mill Tragedy and a complete reel change at Wonderland. It promises Best productions and clearest pictures with historic and comic features and invites all to attend.
Stockholders of New Rink Meet in City
The stockholders of Mutual Skating Rink Corporation the New Rink held a largely attended meeting last Thursday night. Officers and directors gave reports, the board was ratified, and continued confidence expressed. It was announced the New Rink will stay open through spring and summer with the same order and cordial treatment of patrons.
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Mutual Skating Rink Corporation
Walking Contest Tonight at Market Street Rink
E A Knupp will be challenged tonight at the Market Street Rink in a walking contest against a county gentleman. The exhibition also features a race against the fastest skaters, promising an interesting event.
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A. Knupp
Market St
Store Looted at Edith Near Woodstock
The Shenandoah store of George R. Goldday at Edith ten miles east of Woodstock was looted Wednesday night of cash and a large merchandise stock. An earlier attempt to rob the same place had failed the night before.
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George R. Goldday
Edith
Woodstock
Miss Lily Di Boyd Returns From Extended New York Visit
Miss Lily Di Boyd has returned from an extended visit to relatives in New York. The trip lasted several weeks and she reports a pleasant journey and safe travels.
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Lily di Boyd
New York
Percy Dalton Shines in White Sox Practice
A Los Angeles dispatch notes Percy Dalton shows hard hitting ability and solid fielding for the Chicago White Sox during spring practice. Dalton, son of Elder T. B. Dalton of Front Royal, formerly played with Winchester, and is among promising new material for manager Davis.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago White Sox
Davis
Percy Dalton
Sox
Dalton
Front Royal
Winchester
A Famous Play Is Here Tonight
The Belasco company presents The Warrens of Virginia at the Auditorium in Winchester with curtain at 8 30. A large audience is expected despite rain as the 35 member troupe travels from Cumberland on three private cars. They will depart tonight for New York to open at the Belasco theater with the original cast.
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Winchester
David Belasco
Warrens
Virginia
Hable
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Frederick
New York
Belasco
Biz Party Giver at Custer Home
A large party was hosted last evening at Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Custer’s North Kent Street home. Guests enjoyed games and late dining with refreshments. Attendees included Grace Athey Alice Matthews Ada Carper Elizabeth Renner Laula Carper Henrietta Orndorff Emma Frye Maud Grubbs Ruth Frye Arband Frye Estie Grubbs Myrtle Frye Maggie Grubbs Pauline Custer Mat and Mrs. Mason and son Owen Mason Clyde Hicks Ollie Wisecarver Elwood Smith Emery Larrick Yrarevery Gru Perry Ritter Howard Lamp Lyle Russell Walter Sibert Wickham Hicks Clyde Sibert Philip Frye and Herbert Frye.
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Alonzo Custer
North Kent Street
Grace Athey
Alice Matthews
Ada Carper
Elizabeth Renner
Laula Carper
Henrietta Orndorff
Emma Frye
Maud Grubbs
Ruth Frye
Arband Frye
Estie Grubbs
Myrtle Frye
Maggie Grubbs
Pauliné
Custer
Mat
Annual Sermon to Knights of Pythias
Rev. D H Kern will preach the annual sermon for Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias at Braddock Street M E Church South tomorrow evening starting at 7:30. Lodge members gather at Castle Halls at 6:30 then march in a body to the service. Chancellor Kern is a lodge member and will discuss fraternal matters with noted knowledge. church choir will provide special music.
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Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
D H. Kern
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Castle Halls
Mr. Kern
Baetjer Couple Return From Baltimore Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Baetjer returned last night from a visit to friends in Baltimore.
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Henry Baetjer
Baltimore
West Virginia’s First Settler and Early Frontier Press
A fragment from a longer piece by a West Virginia historian discusses Morgan as the first white settler at Berkeley Springs in 1789 and outlines archival letters, fort sites, and frontier events. It notes Washington era documents in Charleston and Berkeley, with references to key figures and the Indian threats near Winchester.
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Star
Virgil A. Lewis
Ian
West Virginia
Federal
Martinsburg
Morgan Ap Morgan
Burg
Robert Heart
Potomac Guardian
Berkeley Advertiser
Europe
Charleston
Washington
Dinwiddie
Fairfax
Lord Fairfax
Winchester
Adam
Stephen
Thomas Rutherford
Berkeley County
Angus McDonald
Rose McDonald
Berryville
McDonald
Henry
Wheeling
Daniel Morgan
Tomac
Claypole
Hampshire
Fort Edwards
Capon River
Mercer
Robert Rutherford
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N. Fries
Fruit Growers
Frederick County Association
Shenandoah
Percy
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