Roanoke Saloon Vote Nullified by Court Decision
Judge Walter P. Staples set aside the December 30 local option election that had voted out saloons by 86 in Roanoke. The ruling declares the election void due to an illegal tax list. The case, ongoing two months in Corporation Court, would have closed saloons tonight. Roanoke hosts 52 saloons, a brewery, distilleries, and depots amid contested costs and tax payments in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Staples
Lawrence S. Davis
Francis Keeley
In. F. Bryant
J. D. Johnson
Rota
The
Anti- Saloon ‘League
League
Roanoke
Staples
Stranger Preacher Leads Surly Crowd on Shame Street
Crowds of young men from the country district caused consternation on Shame Street when a reportedly drunken visitor acted as a would be preacher. A message to police triggered dispersal as the group aimed for a nearby residence by Cemetery Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave
Cemetery Hill
Pearl Waters Critically Ill at North Kent Street
Miss Pearl Waters daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Waters is critically ill at home with consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Waters
Frank Waters
North Kent Street
Jackson family relocates to second floor of laundry building
Mr. A. H. Jackson manager of the Robinson steam laundry has moved from South Braddock street to apartments on the building’s second floor where he and his family will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Jackson
Robinson Steam Laundry
South Braddock Street
Overhauling the Valley Turnpike Planned by Byrd Team
Harrisonburg reports Harry F. Byrd president of the Valley Turnpike Company accompanied by L. R. Dettra who will become superintendent tomorrow. They outline a six month overhaul from north of Harrisonburg to Staunton with thorough repairs under modern road standards. Byrd mentions possible City of Harrisonburg cooperation on South Main Street and a proposal for the town to manage turnpike segments within corporate limits with annual payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Staunton
South Main Street
Byrd
Counci
All the Latest Spring Styles at J. W. Nail Display
Special to The Star reports spring fashions showcased at J. W. Nail with new styles on view in Washington. Weather notes for Virginia mention partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with temperate readings in the east portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nail
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Summers Confirmed for Another Term as Collector
L F Summers of the Internal Revenue Service in Abingdon Virginia has received news of confirmation for another term as collector. He was recommended by Congressman Stemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Summers
Wevenue
Abingdon
Stemp
Miss Krem Opens Latest Sprint Styles In Millinery
Announcement promotes the opening of spring millinery styles with a showcase on April 1 to 3. The notice emphasizes new hats and fashion offerings from Miss Krem in a local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremers
How to Make Turkeys Pay and Why They Do Not Eat Much Grain
The writer argues turkeys are profitable and not a nuisance, noting many farmers misunderstand their feeding needs. He states turkeys eat far less grain than chickens, especially corn, and that turkeys are not like domestic fowls in grain consumption. He urges readers to remember this to avoid bias against turkeys.
Roy Curtis Weds Nellie O Rear in Maryland
Roy P. Curtis of Wadesville Clarke county Virginia and Nellie O Rear of Hagerstown Maryland married in Hagerstown late yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was held in Hagerstown and the couple are expected to honeymoon with the groom's family on the Wadesville farm. The bride left North Washington street unexpectedly prompting her father John O Rear to search for her prior to learning of the marriage. Curtis comes from a respected Wadesville family and is noted for good character and habits. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Roy P. Curtis
Wadesville
Clarke County
Nellie
Miss O'Rear
North Washington Street
John O’rear
Mr.Curtis
Star Office
Mr. Curtis
Mercer
James Boyle
Billy Whitla
Sharon
Boyle
Oscar G. Murray
Battmore and Ohio Railroad
Miss Brown
JT. Suffern
Manic Attempt on Ex President Roosevelts Life Details Reach Horta
A dispatch from Horta Azores reports an Italian steerage passenger named Guiseppe Tosti attempted to shoot ex President Theodore Roosevelt soon after the Hamburg left America. Tosti, declared insane, was restrained and will be kept in irons until Roosevelt’s security is assured. The Hamburg heads toward Gibraltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rom
Tosti
Bowlers Free Admission With 10c Door Check
Notice to bowlers advertising free admission through a 10 cent door check at Market St rink with continuous alleys. Also mentions Grove Bros. Dept. Store spring millinery opening and Miss Clara Richards returning home to The Maples after a stay in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Grove Bros
Clara Richards
Maptes
Towur
Washington
Fortunes Made in Gold Mining by J Howard Conrad
Alaska and Denon executive J Howard Conrad visits Winchester his first time in forty years. He rose from a clerk in Charles Rouss store to owner of Alaska gold mines financed in New York and London. He diverted a river for mining and holds major interests in gold fields. plans to travel to Front Royal then New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles— Ee Rouss
Alaska
J. Howard Conrad
Dendon
Ss. H. Hansbrough
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Conrad
Winchester
William G. Conrad
Great Falls
Montana
Hal
Clarke County
Mr. Rous
New York
London
Jons
J. A. Bartlett
Warrenounty
Front Royal
Voters Opposed To Mud Taxes Across the State
The piece notes widespread voter opposition to a mud tax with about 600 convicts employed on road gangs. Counties demand more manpower and plan dispatch of workers as soon as organized. Sergeants sheriffs and jailers mobilize to supply available men, reporting rising ease of gathering them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaycires
For Sale Cheap to quick buyer 12 H P gas engine
For sale a 12 HP gas engine described as rationary and by Gelsér, only used twice since factory purchase, fully equipped. Apply at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelsér
Star Office
Millinery Opening Announcement
Miss Frances B. Cline announces a millinery opening on April 1 and 2 inviting the public to attend. Local shoppers are welcomed to explore new hats and accessories at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances B. Cline
Duffy Sent to Braddock Street and D K Kern Assigned
Telegrams from the Baltimore conference transfer Rev. J Duffy from Harrisonburg to Braddock Street Church Winchester and Rev D K Kern from Winchester to Staunton. Rev C L Potter moves to Bit Sulphur circuit Augusta County. The conference adjourned with memoirs read and finance reports approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
The
Method Episcopal Church
South
Balmore
J. Duffy
Harrisonburg
Braddock Street
D. K. Kern
Staunton
C. L. Potter
Augusta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stranger
Hillyard & Lewis
Valley Turnpike
Weather Report
Summerc
O. T. Byyper
J. C. Clipp
Roy Curtis
Miss O’rear
Maniac
MR. Roosevelt
Hamburg
Crazy Snake
Roosevelt
McKinley
Oklahoma City
D. H. Kern
Staunton M. E. Church
Duffy
Chester
Fatenue
I. G. Michael
Berryvi
James E. Armrstrong
William G. Eggleston
Middle Town
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!