Overthrow of the Old Wretch as Seen by Mars People
A Star commentary by Nemo contrasts Thackeray and Washington with George IV and George of the four Georges. It praises Walter Scott and Washington’s resignation, noting a shift from royal shams to genuine gentility and heroism. The piece references Thackeray and quotes from Gentleman's Magazine. (Continued on page 5.)
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Mars
Nemo
Dr. Johnson
Thackeray
Georges
George
American
George IV
Europe
Walter Scott
Gentleman’s Magazine
Washington
American Congress
Prince George
London
Livery Stable Sold as George T. Baker Enters Realty Firm
Lathe livery stable and business of George T. Baker on Fairfax Lane were bought by Daniel McKnee. Shenandoah Valley Realty Co led by G. C. Miller arranged the sale. Baker becomes assistant manager of Shenandoah Valley Realty today as the company expands.
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George T. Baker
Fairfax Lane
Daniel McKnee
Shenandoah Valley Realty Company
G. C. Miller
Baker
Miller
Doctors To Discuss Fire at White Plague
The Hampshire Hardy Medical Society meeting in Keyser West Virginia will cover tuberculosis in all its phases. A paper by Dr W R Love of Moorefield will outline treatment methods followed by a general discussion. Dr Yeakley secretary will report clinical cases.
Insurance tax case fights state and city rights in Virginia
The Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia hears a battle by leading fire insurance companies challenging Winchester city taxes. They contend a $50 annual specific license tax and a 2 percent ad valorem tax on premiums are unconstitutional, arguing ad valorem taxation should apply to reach insurance business. The case could reach the Virginia Supreme Court, serving as a test of state versus city taxing powers.
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Virginia
Circuit Court
Frederick’ County
Messrs
Barton & Boyd
Winchester
Megsie Barton & Boyd
R. G. Williams
Thomas W. Harrison
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Sunday Services at Market Street Church Notice
Sunday preaching at 11 a m followed by the Lord s Supper, pastor Rev A E Slagle at 8 p m, Sunday school 2 15 p m Epworth League 7 15 p m. official board 8 p m Monday. prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m. Change of hour for evening service. Special invitation to visitors to make this their church home.
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A. E. Slagle
Epworth League
Funeral Notice for Wim L. Wood at Friendship Fife Hall
All members of the Friendship Fife Co. No. 1 are asked to meet at their hall Sunday at 2 PM in citizen’s dress to attend the funeral of our deceased brother Wim L. Wood. Captain H. B. Grimm requests newsdealer delivery of the Washington Sunday Star and Magazine to homes tomorrow.
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the Friendship Fife Co
Wim L. Wood
H. B. Grimm
Will Have a Carload of Potatoes Monday
Sprint Produce Co announces a carload of potatoes coming Monday and invites white or send orders.
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Sprint Produce CO
Giants May Enter An Outlaw League
Report features a proposed new baseball league with teams in Washington Wilmington Winchester Richmond Portsmouth and Petersburg. Investors plan stock companies and land for parks with potential eight clubs including Cumberland Maryland as a candidate. League would operate independently of the national association and aim for first class ball across the cities.
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Ganily Baker
Giants
Washington
Wilmington
Winchester
Richmond
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Cumberland
National Association For
Orgarlizers
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Storm danger said to be over in several regions
Reports show widespread damage across the middle west and southwest from rain hail snow and gales. The lower Shenandoah Valley is likely out of the storm center path with showers and cooler temperatures forecast. The storm moves northeast over Michigan and is expected to dissipate before reaching the Atlantic states.
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Middle West
Shenandoah Valley
Frankensfield
Washington
Upper Lakes
New York
Chicago
Ohio Valley
Michigan
Weather Bureau
Atlantic States
McDonald Dies at 78 After Paralysis Illness in White Hall
Marshall E. McDonald of White Hall dies at 12 45 PM after a three month paralysis. He suffered a stroke February 1 and died May 1, aged 78, survived by a widow Miss Hitt, five sons, three daughters, and a brother Capt. Stephen D. McDonald of Winchester. Funeral set for Monday at 3 30 PM with burial beside M B Church cemetery.
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White Hall
Iva
Marshall E. McDonald
McDonald
Stephen D. McDonald
Winchester
Miss Hitt
Charles Finfrock
Lou Crim
G. L. Clark
M. B
Mrs. Tabb Dies In Prince William County Va
Friends and family learn of the death of Mrs. Lillie M. Tabb 49 wife of C Holmes Tabb at her home in Prince William County Virginia She was formerly Miss Reynolds daughter of the late Daniel Reynolds of Duffields Jefferson County West Virginia She leaves a husband one son and one daughter Remains arrived at Shepherdstown West Virginia for burial
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Lillie M. Tabb
C. Holmes Tabb
Prince William County
Tabb
Miss Reynolds
Daniel Reynolds
Duffields
Jefferson County
W. Va
Girls to Attend Episcopal Institute Fort Loudoun Baseball Game
Girls from the Episcopal Female Institute and Fort Loudoun Seminary are expected to attend a baseball game at the fairgrounds Monday. The match, played by two specially signed clubs, will start at 4 o clock with lineups featuring J Seal H Darlington H Seal and James p Cannon 2b Barrett 3b Snapp If Henkle ef Camer rf for E F I and Kloczewski c James p Ryan 1b Cannon 2b Harlee 3b Snapp If Henkle ef Camer rf for Fort Loudoun.
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Episcopal Female Institute
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Fairgrounds
E. F
J. Seal
H. Darligtgton
H. Seal
Harlee
Snapp
Henkle
Camer
Electric lighting offered by local company ad
A notice touts installing electric lights as the modern, cost effective choice with many homes already wired. It urges calling the Electric Company for service and mentions an education for work offer at Eastern College in Front Royal Virginia and a pig sale listing at Baker Farm N and Kent Street.
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the Electric Company
Barrett
Eastern College
Front Royal
Vaigre
Johnson Wins For Eastern Team
Front Royal Va May 6 Easton College defeated the Shelande Collegiate Institute of Dayton Ohio 1 to 0 in a fast game seen here this season Thompson of the Institute drove Eastern to save a run until the seventh inning White Mabry and Johnson starred for the pitching and hitting Johnson held the visitors to one run at times Eastern 11 hits two errors for Eastern.
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Front Royal
Easton College
Shelande Collegiate Institute
Dayton
Thompson
Institute
White
Mabry
Johnson
C. L. Eeteries
Johnson E Mabry
S.C. L
Building Lots For Sale on Washington and Stewart Streets
Six lots of the Wm Byrd property offered by Shen Vail Realty. Two on Washington Street and four on Stewart Street. Locations are well located with no grading required and alleys in the rear. G C Miller, General Manager.
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Wm. Byrd
Washington, St
Stewart St
Shen. Vail Rwalty Go
G. C. Miller
For Sale Hay Baler In Good Condition
For sale a hay baler described as in good condition. Interested buyers advised to apply to Star.
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Realty Co
Supreme Court
Market Street
Sunday Star
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Great Lakes
James A. Timberlake
James A. Timberla
Eliza Timberlake
Brucetown
Battle Creek
Southern Railway
Roanoke
Maf
Washington, D. C
The
Southern
Timberlake
MR. McDonald
Rae
Baker Farm
Kent St
West
Mr. West
Saloon League
John W. West
Th County
Kentucky
Catlettsburg
W. B. Beane
Louisville
Beauchamp
Clara Barton
R J Barton
G Lettsburg
J. West
Saloon League of Kentucky
Mr. Wiest
Virginia Moran
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