Owen Fuller Dies in Debauch After Evening Inquest Begins
A Winchester laborer, Owen Fuller, was found dead about 6 am on the floor of Mrs. Mary Magalis Cookus's home at 236 East Piccadilly Street from acute alcoholic poison. Coroner E. L. Hodgson held an inquest. witnesses testified Fuller arrived drunk for lodging, had ordered whiskey, and left with Harry Rinker. The jury adjourned to 7 pm for further testimony.
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Owen Fuller
Winchester
Mary Magalis Cookus
East Piccadilly
E. L. Hodgson
Messrs
Charles Grim
Do. M. Hodgson
John Massey
Edward Grim
S. H. Hable
Hunter Davidson
Cookus
Fuller
Harry Rinker
Fitzgerald in critical condition at Baltimore infirmary
Mr. Thomas, former B and O Railroad general manager, lies in a sinking condition at the Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore. All hope of recovery abandoned, and end may be near, says Dr. Willey who adds the outcome is uncertain.
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Thomas
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Church
Baltimore
W. T. Willey
Kirby M Ambrose Weds Miss Bagnell at Baltimore
Kirby M Ambrose a Strasburg Junction merchant married Miss Winifred Bagnell, who had been visiting her brother in Fishers Hill. They returned to live in the apartments adjoining the groom's store and were warmly congratulated. Mrs Ambrose is a Plymouth, Pennsylvania native.
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Kirby M. Ambrose
Strasburg Junction
Winifred Bagnell
James Bagnell
Fishers Hill
Baltimore
Ambrose
Plymouth
United Brethren Meet Next Week in Shenandoah City
The United Brethren Church annual conference for Virginia West Virginia and Maryland parts convenes in Shenandoah City next Wednesday and runs until the following Monday. Attendees from this city include Rev. R. G. Hammond and Rev. C. J. Racy of Frederick circuit along with other ministers and lay members from the area.
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The
United Brethren Church
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Shenandoah City
R. G. Hammond
C. J. Racy
Frederick
Virginia murders prompt lynching fears and jail transfer
Alexandria police moved four Black suspects to Fairfax jail to avert lynching after the brutal murder of Chicago artist Walter F. Schultz. State’s evidence from Henry Smith, a principal witness, names Pines and Dorsey as accomplices. Culpeper reports a farmer killed his wife with an axe then fell into a well.
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Alexandria
Walter F. Schultz
Chicago
Fairfax
Henry Smith
Richard Pines
Jean Dorsey
Calvin Johnson
Smith
Pines
Schultz
Jeanie
Culpeper
Henry €. Wheatley
Elkwood
Jennie Shackelford
Wheatley
El Capitan Moves to Sumac Mill Stable
The well known stallion El Capitan will from now on be found at Sumac Mill Stable replacing Bowen Stable. Record indicates stable change as of March 18 with reference 1p-31 Rk. M. Henry.
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Sumac Mill
Bowen
M. Henry
Fire at Rinker home barely checked by neighbors
A Wednesday evening fire at Russell Rinker's residence began in the flue and spread into a room while no one was home. Eddie Aker spotted flames from a store nearby and alerted Mr. Jacob Rinker and others who extinguished the blaze with buckets from a well. Only bed clothes near the chimney were damaged. Also reported, a river outing ended with Miss Emma Brown falling into icy water but reaching shore unharmed. Jessie Hunt of Fairfax visits George W. Brown’s family.
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Russell Rinker
Eddie Aker
Jacob
Emma Brown
Brown
Jessie Hunt
Fairfax County
Guaranteed Attraction At Auditor ium March 24
William C. De Mille presents Strongheart a new comedy drama about an educated Indian in love with a woman of a different race. The program features an unconventional story set in a remote locale with themes of romance and cultural tension.
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William C. de Mille
Mr. de Mille
Nell Winters brings a top college football attraction to town
Columbia University set for an extraordinary performance blending youthful campus life with football. Mr Gaillard leads a carefully selected cast of well known players. The show promises its finest attraction yet at the Auditorium location.
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Columbia University
United Brethren Church Social and Rummage Sale
United Brethren Church will hold a social and rummage sale in the church hall at 128 North Main Street on Friday night and Saturday all day and night March 19 20. Supper and lunch served. Public invited.
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United Brethren Church
Haddox Room
N. Main Street
Painting and paper for setting eggs ad
Frank Woodward offers Brown Leghorn eggs for setting as part of a painted paper and poultry advertisement. The note also mentions John Miller & Bro Hardware with a claim of the most complete line of fishing tackle in the state.
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Frank Woodward
Jno. Miller & Bro. Hardware
Stolen Jewels and Money Weighed Down by Arrests
Martinsburg West Virginia report says five men were arrested in a case involving more than $1,000 in stolen jewels and money. Two suspects posted $2,000 bonds while three remained jailed for further hearings. Mrs. C. Bright and her daughter were robbed after a shopping trip, losing a handbag with about $20 and seven rings valued at $1,100. A livery stable alert followed the incident.
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Martinsburg
CC. EB
Columbus
Ohio
Daughiter
James WW. Rothwell
Heller & Stewart
Miss Woodward Wins Prize at New Rink Carnival
A masked carnival at the New Rink Wednesday drew a large crowd of skaters and spectators. Miss Helen Woodward won first prize, Frank Gearing second, Cooper and Cole as an elephant third, Louis Grim fourth. Judges were spectators.
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Helen Woodward
Frank Gearing
Cooper and Cole
Louis Grim
Miss Cline’s Millinery Opening in Winchester
Miss Cline returns from New York bringing spring millinery styles for Winchester ladies. She will open April 1 2 and 4 and invites all ladies to attend.
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Miss Cline
New York
Winchester
Tempest and Sunshine at the Auditorium March 22
F. Mann presents Tempest and Sunshine a dramatization of Mary J Holmes novel at the Auditorium Monday night March 22. The production features a cast of well known players and promises real life troubles joys and moments of comedy and pathos.
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Ww. F. Mann
Mary J. Holmes
For Sale Cheap 12 H. P. Geiser Engine
Classified brief offers a cheap 12 horsepower stationary Geiser engine for quick sale. Only used twice since leaving the factory. Apply to Star office for details and purchase.
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Star Office
Byrd and Mann Argue Ward Law Case in Virginia Court
The V irginia Court of Appeals upheld the Ward act in a decision reported by The Star. Richard E. Byrd of Fredericksburg and Judge William Hodges Mann of Nottoway, then a gubernatorial candidate, argued for the drys. Byrd pressed for an early opinion after a later session.
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Fredericksburg
G Court “of Appeals
The
Star
Mistria in Case of Coopers and Sharp Verdict
Nashville March 19 The jury acquitted ex-Sheriff John D Sharp in the Carmack murder case while failing to reach a verdict against Col Duncan Cooper and son Robin Cooper leading to a mistrial and a second trial planned. The court room was filled and precautions taken to prevent disturbances.
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Nashville
Tenn
Col
Duncan Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
Br. W. Carmack
Tennessee
Sharp
Cooper
Dodiers
Coopers
Cenh
Mrs Landau Freed in Court Divorce Decree
In Hoult Court Judge Jo Thomas W Harrison grants Mrs Rocenberg Landau a divorce from Julius Landau on desertion grounds. The decree ends in bed and board terms with an absolute divorce possible after three years. she resumes her maiden name Rose. Landau pays $200 to cover costs and all claims, and the court directs the return to maiden name.
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Landau
Jo Thomas
W. Harrison
Hoult Court
Rocenberg Landau
Julius Landau
Rose
Mann Opens His Fight for Governor in Virginia
Petersburg report on Judge William Hodges Mann’s keynote address outlining his governorship platform. He reviews his public record and details his temperance stance, noting a long history of advocacy while addressing critics and vowing clear campaign positions.
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Petersburg
William Hodges Mann
Virginia
Judge Mann
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