Electric chair first for white man at state penitentiary
Ben Gilbert, 19, died in the electric chair for the murder of Amanda Morse near Norfolk last July. He shot her in a jealous rage after she spurned him. Jury members urged clemency, but Governor Swan refused, saying he could not spare another death. Gilbert’s parents sold assets to save him. Separately, Prof. Clayton Kellar faces April court for assault and battery on Ruth Russell, 19, a pupil at Laceyville High School. Continued on page 4.
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D. Va
Ben Ibert
Itentiary
Amanda Morse
sAmpostella Bridge
Norfolk
Gilbert
Swanson
Wilkes-Barre
Clayton Kellar
Laceyville
Here
Kellar
Ruth Russell
Digging Test Pits For New Winchester Postoffice
Test pits are being dug on the site of the new Winchester post office at the northeast corner of Braddock and Piccadilly Streets. Four pits, 190 to 15 feet deep, will assess soil before bidding for the building. The supervising architect of the treasury will report findings and an advertisement for bids is expected in April.
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Winchester Post Office
Braddock
Piccadilly
The
Treasury
the Treasury
Reo Cars Highlighted With Price Reductions
An advertisement touts the 1909 Reo models as perfected machines offered at reduced prices. Agent T R Ritter invites readers to call and arrange a demonstration of the vehicle’s advantages.
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Iptf. Oo
T. Ritter
Off For the Races at Tri-State Championship
Theodore and Herbert Henry of Winchester depart this evening for Hagers to compete in the Tri-State Championship at the Auditorium rink tonight where two of Winchester’s fastest skaters seek top honors.
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Theodore
Herbert Henry
Winchester
Hagers
Nere
Tri-State
Auditorium
Berryville Girl Wounded by Rifle Accident
Miss Nellie Marks, daughter of Mrs and the late J W Marks, was struck when a loaded .22 caliber Winchester target rifle discharged on a Berryville street. The bullet passed through her foot and shoe into the pavement, breaking several small bones. Dr A P Osborne treated the wound and she is expected to recover quickly.
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Berryville
Nellie Marks
J. W. Marks
A. P. Osborne
Strongheart To Be Shown At Auditorium Wednesday
Strongheart appears Wednesday night at the Auditorium. The program features a scene from the Columbia College football training quarters during intermission and is praised for clever handling and production value.
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Columbia College
Byrd Arrives Home After Mastoiditis Recovery
Richard E. Byrd reached the city at noon from Richmond and will spend a week at his residence. He has fully recovered from mastoiditis that required surgery and kept him confined to his room for several weeks.
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Richard E. Byrd
Richmond
Byrd
Reverend William D. Smith Preaches in Stephens City Sunday
At Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Rev. William D. Smith rector will preach at the Episcopal Church in Stephens City tomorrow Sunday afternoon at 3 45 o clock.
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Stephens City
William D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Lynchburg Keeps Dry After Local Option Ruling
Judge Christian ruled Lynchburg remains dry as the December local option election favors the drys. Saloons closed March 5 will stay shut for at least two years with no new election until the term expires.
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Lynchburg
Christian
United Brethren Rummage Sale At Haddox Building
A large crowd attended a social and rummage sale held by the United Brethren Church women in the Haddox building at 128 North Main Street. The sale continued tonight after starting yesterday evening and will close at the end of today.
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Haddox
North Main Street
Ladies of the United Brethren Church
Supt J R Affleck Visits Town on Farm Business
Supt. J R Affleck of the county parish farm was in town today on official business.
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J R. Affleck
Coopers Convicted of Carmack Murder in Tennessee
In Nashville on March 20 the jury found Col Duncan B Cooper and his son Robin guilty of murder in the second degree in the Carmack case, each sentenced to twenty years. John D Sharp was acquitted after jurors were later ordered to reconsider the Coopers verdict.
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Nashville
Senator Carmack
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
Edward W. Carmack
Coopers
Sharp
McCain
John Sharp
Hart
D. B
Famous Estate in Clarke County Sells for 20000
New Market property near Millwood containing several hundred acres was sold by Robert H. Renshaw to Charles A. Ford of Front Royal. Ford plans to dispose of detached portions and keep the buildings and substantial land. The estate, once Randolphs home, is among Clarke county’s oldest and most attractive.
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New Market
Clarke County
Millwood
Robert H. Renshaw
Charles A. Ford
Front Royal
Boyce
Ford
Randolphs
Renshaw
Loss figures on Cave Station wreck disputed by railroad official
Mr J E Spurrier superintendent of the Valley Division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad said today that the estimated loss from the Cave Station freight wreck is grossly exaggerated. He stated the total railroad loss will not exceed about one thousand dollars, with every expense included.
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J. E. Spurrier
Valley Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cave Station
Baccalaureate Sermon Set For Shepherd College Normal School
The annual commencement will feature a preacher for the Shepherd College State Normal School in Shepherdstown West Virginia. On June 13 the sermon will be delivered by Rev. Dr. D. H. Scanlon formerly of Berryville now residing in Montreat NL.
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Ermor
Shepherd College State Normal School
Shepherdstown
W.va
D. H. Scanlon
Berryville
Montreat
Judge Adams Better
Gainesboro reports Justice T. C Adams, ill with pneumonia at his home nearby, was better this morning after falling ill a week ago while on a trip.
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Judge Adams
Gainesboro
Justice T. C Adams
Weather Update for Virginia March 20
Weather report notes rain tonight and Sunday for Virginia. Also mentions Thoroughbred and Brown Leghorn eggs for setting. Frank Woodward provided the notice.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Frank Woodward
El Capitan at Sumac Stable replaces Bowen Stable
Notice states the well known station El Capitan will be found at the Sumac Stable, replacing the Bowen Stable. Signed M Henry.
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EL Capitan
Fel Capitan
Sumac M
Bowen
Hk. M. Henry
Provost Marshal at Winchester in 1864 Summer and Fall
A reader asks who served as provost marshal at Winchester during the summer and fall of 1864. The inquiry cites Mr J. B. Norman of Huntersville, Page County, Virginia, and requests correspondence about veterans referenced at that time.
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Winchester
Norman
Huntersville
Paxe County
Gore
O¢G
Funeral for Confederate chaplain Dr. J William Jones held in Richmond
Richmond Virginia March 20 funeral services were held at Calvary Baptist Church for Dr J William Jones famed Confederate chaplain with burial at Hollywood. The Columbus Georgia born historian of the Confederacy died last Wednesday in Columbus and body taken to Richmond for burial. He was connected with Gen Robert E Lee and Gen Stonewall Jackson and wrote Reminiscents of Robert E Lee. He is survived by his wife and five sons, all Baptist ministers except one who is editor of the American Law Book Company.
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The
Star
Richmond
J. William Jones
Calvary Baptist Church
Hollywood
Columbus
John William Jones
Robert ‘B
University of Virginia
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
A. P. Hill
Stonewall Jackson
Washington and Lee University
Lee
Robert “Eb. Lee
Dr. Jones
Carter Fi
Jones
Oklahoma City
Pendeton Jones
Hampton
Frank William Jones
New York
M. Ashby
Howard Lee Jones
Charleston
Frank W. Jones
American Law iBook Company
Tempest and Sunshine at the Auditorium
The program announces Tempest and Sunshine, a drama adapted from Mary J. Holmes. It centers on love, jealousy, and intrigue between two sisters with one seeking to ruin the other, ending in shared happiness. See the Auditorium on Wednesday March 22 at 6 p.m.
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Tempest
Sunshine
Mary J. Holmes
New Millinery Store Opens on Main Street
Misses Oglesbee announces the opening of a modern millinery shop at 188S Main St on April 1. The store will display the latest hats and accessories and invites customers to visit before buying.
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Oglesbee
Main St
Millinery Opening Plans for Miss Mollie Kremer
Miss Mollie Kremer travels to New York with assistants Miss Florence Kremer and Miss Annie McFadden to obtain spring millinery styles. Opening date will be announced on her return from the city.
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Mollie Kremer
New York
Florence Kremer
Annie McFadden
Flag Raising at Woodbine School by Welltown Guests
Thirty eight students from Welltown attended a flag raising at Woodbine school near Brage town. They were escorted in a large hay wagon by Mr FL A Cochran and chaperoned by their teacher Miss Bessie Robbin Read a time and extends thanks to Mr Cochran.
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Welltown School
Woodbine
Bragetown
FL. A. Cochran
Bessie Robbin- Ror
The Affinity of Woman in Dr Swift’s Life
An examination of Swift’s love life and the claiming of influence by beautiful women. The piece discusses Swift’s Ireland birth, his genius, and his relationships with three notable women who captivated him and shaped his conduct.
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Nemo
Stael
Dr. Swift
Swift
Ireland
Foster Purchases The Kater Farm On F Royal Road
The Kater farm, located on the F Royal road three miles southeast of the city, has been sold. Shenandoah Valley Realty Company and Clarence Miller sell to John W. Foster of Waite Pasey, Clarke County. The property is well cultivated and considered a valuable investment.
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Kater
F . Royal Road
Shenandoah Valley Realty , Company
Clarence Miller
John W. Foster
Waite Pasey
Clarke County
Preach In Loudoun by Rev Dr Lupton
Rev Dr J W Lupton of this city on a visit to Loudoun county will preach at Waterford Sunday morning and at Paeonian Spring in the afternoon. Lupton formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Leesburg.
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J. W. Lupton
Loudoun County
Yea
Waterford
Lupton
Presbyterian Church of
Leesburg
Valley Union Chapel to Host Worship Sunday Evening
Rev. W. Fr. Walters of Broadway Virginia will preach at Valley Union Chapel Sunday evening at 3 30 o clock. Walters is a minister of the Christian Church.
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Valley Chapel
For Sale. Cheap to quick buyer 12 H P stationary Geiser Engine
Quick buyer offered a 12 HP stationary Geiser engine for sale used only twice since factory purchase. Fully equipped and ready to install. Apply at Star officeIp tf.
Miller Hardware Ad Promotes Fishing Tackle
In a compact classified style, Miller & Bro. Hardware advertises a complete line of fishing tackle for statewide reach. The snippet emphasizes broad selection and hardware store availability.
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Miller & Bro. ‘Hardware
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Feacher
Big Girl
Cial Pieons
Strongheart
Mr. Byrd
Mise
Weather Report
Gio
Satan
Chaloner
Mr. Foster
Loudoun
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