Supreme Court upholds Ward law on local option elections
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled four to one that the Ward law is constitutional, except for Judge Harrison who dissented. It validates local option and other special elections, reversing the Fredericksburg case. The decision clarifies poll tax timing for voters in special elections and follows prior legislative attempts to standardize qualifications.
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the Star
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
George M. Harrison
Fredericksburg
Frederickeburg
Atkinson
Christian
R. M. Ward
Winchester
Virginia
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Supreme Court
Fire damages summer kitchen of City Councilman’s home
Fire at 216 South Market Street damaged a summer kitchen adjoining City Councilman John H. Snyder’s residence. Mrs. Snyder noticed smoke about 9 30 and firefighters from the Friendship Fire Company halted the blaze within minutes. Contents including a gas range were destroyed. both building and contents were insured. Property owner is Walter D. Sloat.
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John H. Snyder
South Market Street
Friendship Fire Company
Tammany
Snyder
Walter D. Sloat
Jury deliberations in Carmack murder case continue
Special to The Star reports the Carmack murder jury remains out in Nashville on March 18 with expectations of no verdict. Judge Hart has pressed for a verdict as the defense views a lack of agreement as a Cooper victory amid ongoing deliberations. Taft heads to New York for a Yale dinner tonight and plans to return Saturday.
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Nashville
Tenn
Carmack
Hart
Coopers
Taft
New York
Washington
Shenandoah College opens baseball season at Reliance
Shenandoah College meets Cedarville baseball club on the Reliance diamond in the opening game of the season. Manager Mr. Bowen and captain Mr. James Williams lead the squad as they seek a winning campaign. The article also notes various local moves and health updates among Reliance residents.
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Reliance
Shenandoah College
Cedarville Baseball Club
Ingo
Dr. Bowen
James Williams
W. J. Jenkins
J. C. Beatty
D. H. Beatty
Washington
Thomas Darre
D. N. Gruyer
W. R. Kline
Strongheart Gears Up Winchester Show Next Wednesday
Fred Hable writes of the youth play Strongheart coming to Winchester Auditorium next Wednesday March 24 under heavy guarantee. The 60 foot baggage car and 25 stars accompany a tale of youth and color with Robert Gaillara as the star in a drama of life choices.
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Winchester
Habley
Strongheart
Virginia
The
Don and the Mouse
Robert
Gaillara
Fred -H
Hable
Ad Campaign Sparks Curiosity in The Star
A mysterious slogan Who's Who Why prompts public interest as readers seek identity and reasons behind the Missouri based advertising campaign now running in The Star. The promo invites intrigue about who is behind the effort and why it targets the audience.
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Star
Missouri
Nist
United Brethren Church Social and Rummage Sale
United Brethren Church will hold a social and rummage sale at the Had dox room 128 N Main Street Friday night and Saturday all day and night March 19 to 20. Supper and lunch served. Public invited.
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U. B
United Brethren Church
Haddox Room
N. Main Street
Weeding Quietly Unites Mamie Himelright and Bran son Mellwee
The ceremony occurred at Mamie Himelright’s home in Star Tannery Virginia on a Wednesday at noon with immediate family present. Rev W J Smith officiated in a Lutheran service followed by a wedding dinner. The couple plans to live on Mr Mellwee’s farm near Winchester after April 1 with several relatives attending a reception in Rosenberger.
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Rosenberger
Frederick County
Rebecca ‘Renner
Sarah Renner
Tempest and Sunshine comes to the Auditorium
W F Mann the producer presents Tempt and Sunshine a dramatization of Mary J Holmes novel rich in Kentucky life. The play is said to touch the core of tenderness in every heart and visits the Auditorium on Monday night March 22 at 6 p m.
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Kentucky
de Wah
Mary J. Holmes
W. F. Mann
Bishop Gibson to Confirm at Christ Church
The Rt Rev R A Gibson bishop of Virginia will administer the apostolic rite of confirmation at Christ Church in the Valley of Virginia on Thursday evening April 1 He will confirm a large class and preach a sermon The bishop plans visits to local Episcopal parishes in late March and early April He confirmed 98 candidates at Christ Church Richmond last night.
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R. A. Gibson
Diocese of
Virginia
Gibson
Valley of Virginia
Christ Church
Richmond
El Capitan Moves to Sumac Mill Stable
The famed stallion El Capitan is relocated from Bowen Stable to Sumac Mill Stable effective immediately. Ranch records show owner R. M. Henry announced the change on March 18, 1901.
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Sumac Mill
Bowen
R. M. Henry
For Sale Cheap to quick buyer 12 H P stationary Geiser Engine
For sale. Cheap to quick buyer. 12 H P stationary Geiser engine. Only assessed twice. Bought from factory. Pully equipped. Apply to star office.
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Star Office
Wreck Near Cave Station From Rotten Ties
A Baltimore and Ohio freight wreck near Cave Station caused by rotten crossties toppled eleven cars into a wrecked tangle. No passengers or crew were injured though the train crew faced a harrowing ride and a wrecking train was sent from Harrisonburg and Brunswick to clear the line. The track reopened the next day and losses were about $30,000.
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Cave Station
Valley Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Division
Winchester
J. EB. Spurrier
Staunton
George Roller
Thomas ,Phalen
Dick Welsh
Harrisonburg
Hotte
William Henry
Wenchester
Dia
Brunswick
Pitcher Johnson Quits Pill Making
Mr. Norman Johnson, long a clerk at Brown & Heaf's drug store in Chailea Town, W Va, resigns to pursue baseball. He joins the Winchester team's pitching staff for the summer season and is expected to excel in the pitcher's box after a strong previous season.
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Norman Johnson
Brown *& Heaf's
Chailea
W. Va
Johnson
Winchester
Thany Irierda
Harrison Woman Freed By Court
Mary Harrison, a colored woman and former housekeeper to Laraway, was discharged after Martinsburg court found she acted in self defense when Laraway attempted to shoot her. In the ensuing scuffle a revolver discharged, killing Laraway near Gerardstown. He reportedly attacked her while intoxicated.
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Mary Harrison
Martinsburg
William Laraway
Gerardstown
Star
Laraway
Thorough red brown Leghorn eggs for setting
The advertisement promotes brown Leghorn eggs for setting and mentions fishing tackle and hardware supplier John Miller and Bro. Hardware as a source.
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Woodward
Jno. Miller & Bro. Hardware
Local Option Fight Begins in Jefferson County West Virginia
Jefferson County residents plan a local option election in Charles Town with a mobilized Anti-Saloon League campaign led by Rev. Ed Richardson. Charles Town, the Jefferson County seat, will petition the court to set a date as Winchester and Martinsburg face proximity to dry status and potential changes.
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Jefferson County
W. Va
Charles Town
Jefferson
Virginia Anti- Saloon League
Ed. Richardson
Charley
Winchester
Martinsburg
Grelit Desert
Poy Tumbles Breaks Collar Bone in City Morning
Howard I. March reports his son Poy March, of this city, stumbled and fell this morning breaking a collar bone. The boy was taken to Dr. Glass for medical care and is doing well.
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Howard I. March
W. A. March
Glass
Miss Cline’s Return from New York Opens in Winchester
Miss Cline returns from New York with the latest spring millinery styles. She plans an opening on April 1. Ladies are invited to attend and view the new collection at the Winchester shop.
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Cline
New York
Winchester
Millthery
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Shenandoah County
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Cooper
Daniel Hammack
Lizzie Stokes
Strasburg
A. B. McDermott
J. W. Larrick
J. CS. Myers
Russell Hook
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Wriet “Vis
Rock Enon
Hanging Hillyard & Lewis
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Bishop Gibson
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