Sixth Annual Educational Conference Program Highlights
The Sixth Annual Educational Conference of the Seventh Congressional district convenes in Winchester on March 26 and 27 with invited educators. The roster includes welcome addresses, discussions on one room schools, teacher training, farm and school links, high school courses, consolidation, model reading classes, normal school roles, and child health in classrooms led by university and state education leaders.
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Seventh Congressional District
Winchester
Friends of Education
C. G. Maphis
State Board of Examin
H. B. Bennett
William and Mary College
D. J. Crosby
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
R. S. Fulton
Manual Labor School
SS. “Rr. Millar
Front Royal
J. D. Eggleston
Bruce R. Payne
University of Virginia
William H. Heck
The
Will Women Have To Ride The Goat
A General Assembly act makes it a misdemeanor to wear emblems of secret societies unless the wearer belongs to the order. Critics fear it could bar women from wearing badges of husbands or relatives, while supporters say the law targets fakirs and impostors who fraudulently solicit aid.
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General Assembly
Col. Robert Hough Dies in Pattimuee Home
Col. Robert Hough a familiar Shenandoah Valley figure and longtime secretary of the Virginia and Maryland trotting circuits died suddenly at his Pattimuee home late Wednesday night. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and was widely known among horsemen and Winchester friends who were shocked by the news.
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Robert Hough
Shenandoah Valley
Pattinuee
Hough
Winchester
Virginia
Maryland
Step-Mother Attends Virginia Layder Funeral
Mrs. Kate L. Sheetz departed this morning for Romney West Virginia to attend the funeral of Mrs. Virginia F Layder who died last night. Layder had many friends in this community.
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Kate
L. Sheetz
Romney
W. Va
Virginia F. Layder
Bayder
Two Local Women Die in County area
Mrs. McDaniel aged 51 died at Kernstown after a lingering illness. She is survived by her father William H. McDaniel two sons William J. Pond and George W. Pond four brothers and one sister. Funeral directors Funk will ship her remains to Illinois after arrival of her father. Isabelle Purnell died yesterday in Clarksburg after long infirmities of old age. She was married twice and survived by a daughter and two siblings. Funeral held in Clarksburg at 2 30 this afternoon.
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William H. McTaniel
Kizzie —Post
Colchester
Ill
Winchester
Isabelle Purnell
Peoneree
Clarks ‘ Rere
Smith
Purnell
Fannie Griggs Bartlett
Clarksburg
William ‘Timberlake
Warren County
Mary, Bartlett
Valley Road Investigation Defeated by Maryland Legislature
A proposal to investigate the Valley Railroad of Virginia was rejected by Maryland legislators. Delegate Smith of Baltimore sought a hearing to aid Baltimore with its $1,000,000 Valley branch stake, citing prior state assistance and costs across the Baltimore and Ohio system.
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The
Valley Railroad of
Virginia
Maryland
Smith
Baltimore
Valley Brancch
State of Mary
Kind Aid
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Goodwin
Baltimore’ and Ohio
Rink Patrons Notice Skaters to Appear Tonight and Tomorrow
Graceful skaters Mrs. Lucas and Mr. Carroll, famed as America’s premier, will perform in Toronto Monday night and not at the local rink Saturday night. They appear tonight and tomorrow at 3.30 matinee. The Casino Run season includes three return engagements in Baltimore. Tomorrow night features a Necktie Party with prizes for largest and smallest ties.
Tobacco Company Man in Washington City on Business
Mr B Dooley of Washington City visits town on tobacco company business spanning several days.
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B. Dooley
Washington City
Tobacco Company
Latane Named to Virginia Board of Health by Governor Swanson
Dr S P Latane Winchester Virginia receives official word from Governor Claude A Swanson naming him a member of the State Board of Health with a commission to follow The General Assembly provided about 40000 for the board and Latane agrees to serve along with other appointees from Richmond Norfolk Petersburg Danville Alexandria and Lexington The governor’s letter stresses the board as a key state agency and expresses confidence in Latane’s aid and service
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Ter
Dr.Latane
Dr. Latane
General Assembly Aps
Board of Health
Ennion G. “Williams
Richmond
George Ben. Johnson
Stuart McGuire
Samuel W. Hobson
Newport News
Charles R. Grandy
Norfolk
J. B. Fisher
Winchester
Virginia
Ita
Ashly
General Assembly
Birthday Party For Miss Janney In Harrisonburg
The Harrisonburg Times reports a birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winkley on North German Street. Miss Mary Winkley hosted in honor of her cousin Miss Rose A. Janney of Winchester Visiting the family. Guests from Staunton Baltimore and Harrisonburg enjoyed games and abundant refreshments in a decorated dining room.
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Harrisonburg
Mrs. Winkley
North German Street
Mary Winkley
Rose A. Janney
Winchester
Staunton
Baltimore
Six Children Laid To Rest In Elliott Family Tragedy
Gainesboro mourns as Virginia Elliott aged 2 years and 8 months dies, the sixth child in the Elliott family to pass since the couple Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Elliott wed. Survived by four siblings, funeral set for 10 o clock tomorrow at Gainesboro Southern Methodist Church with Rev. C Mark officiating and interment nearby.
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Gainesboro
Woodstock Rink Nears Opening in Downtown
The Woodstock skating rink in Woodstock is nearly complete. Construction by Charles Conrad promises a major relief skating venue. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy on April 10, near the court and close to the depot.
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Woodstock
Dow
Charles
Conrad
Prom
Ises
Court
Sark
Mrs Jalian Bailey Runs For Congress
Mr. Bailey, former editor of the Winchester Weekly News now published by the Star, is nominated by Democrats of Pennsylvania's Sixth district. A native of Queen Annes County Maryland, he edited in Philadelphia and Baltimore and has many Winchester friends eager to vote for him.
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Julian’ Bailey
Winchester Weekly News
Owhich
The
Star
Pennsylvania
West Philadelphia
Germantown
Chestnut Hill
Mr. Bailey
Queen Annes County
Philadelphia . North
Odd Fellows Lodge Revisited in Berryville Efforts
B Northen of Winchester spent several days in Berryville in the interest of a local lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. A number of members were secured, and it is hoped more names will be added for the installation of a lodge here. Clarke Courier.
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B. Northen
Winchester
Berryville
Order of Odd Fellows
Clarke Courier
New Lodge Organized by Odd Fellows at Front Royal
A large number of Potomac Lodge members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Alexandria established a new lodge in Front Royal Warren county last night. The institution ceremonies were directed by a past grand master of the Virginia Grand Lodge.
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Potomac Lodge
The
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Alexandria
Front Royal
Warren County
Virginia Grand Lodge
Boy of Dr and Mrs J Randolph Graham Critical in New York
A telegram reported their 11 year old son is holding his own at home in New York City with semiton improvements noted as favorable. The family described him as the child of Dr and Mrs J Randolph Graham.
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J. Randolph Graham
New York City
Miss Georgie Darlington Improves After Family Home Stay
Miss Georgie Darlington who has been in the care of her father James Darlington at Gainesboro is reported to be improving following the case of Dr. and Dr. Smith.
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Georgie Darlington
James Darlington
Gainesboro
Rand Dr. Smith
First Spring Day Brings Raw Cold Despite Aries Entry
The 1908 vernal date arrives with overcast skies and chilly air. Meteorologists note the sun enters Aries signaling spring despite near zero readings. Experts explain no equinoctial storm exists and days lengthen after the vernal equinox.
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Aries
Scientigis
City Council Special Meeting Looks to Issue Bonds
A special City Council session convenes at eight this evening. The board plans to dispose of school improvement bonds and likely pass an ordinance for immediate bond issuance. The Washington headquarters property purchase will be discussed and a park conversion of the grounds is hoped.
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Washington Headquarter
Sunday Mail Arrival Delayed to Monday Morning
A historical note explains that Sunday mail, considered lower priority, arrives in the city late and is not delivered until Monday due to its low priority and the mail’s slow handling. The passage cites Wya Hawkins and a long-standing practice of a “first class” mail schedule.
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Hawkins
Beer Pally
Lake
Gold Dust Twins Captivate Crowd At Skating Carnival
Master Ray Smith Jr of this city and Master Cart Dent of Washington headlined the masked carnival at the skating rink. The duo wore outfits inspired by a prize advertisement and drew favorable notices for their unique act.
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Gott Dust Twins
Mave
Phelr
Jno Prise
Ray Smith, Jr
Cart Dent
Washington
Rae & A
Shawnee Tribe plans large Virginia Red Men demonstration
The Shawnee Tribe No. 2 Implied Order of Red Men of Winchester leads a major Virginia celebration during September inviting all Red Men within 260 miles. Officials plan carnival features with prizes for best costumes and farthest distance, aiming for broad participation and a historic anniversary event.
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Winenener
Virginia
Wieheter
Haa
Winchester
United States
Fort MS Ors
Linda
Condition of Rev. Dr. Cox Improves at Home
The Star reports Rev. Dr. K. Cox, ex-pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South, is slowly improving though confined to his bed and cared for day and night. Mrs. Cox receives many letters from anxious friends while neighbors note his gradual nourishment intake and hopeful recovery.
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Harrisonburg
K. Cox
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Aly
Bel
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M&s. McDaniel
Kernstown
Claude A. Swanson
William M. Smithy
Alexia
J. MH. Dunley
Sait
Reid White
Tlex
Swanson
P. Latane
Miss Janney
Ralph Elliott
Leota
Emma Elliott
Jalian Bailey
Congress
New Odd. Fellows’ Lodge
New Lodge
Dr. Cox
Simpkins
Ike
Messrs
Jones & Jolliffe
Lewis Pearach
Memorial Hospital
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