William L Wood laid to rest at Mount Hebron Cemetery
The remains of William L Wood died after a brief illness were buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. His grave was covered with many floral designs from friends and Winchester societies. Services were held at his home, 703 South Main Street, conducted by Rev. Dr. J. W. Duffey of Braddock Street Church.
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William L. ‘Wood
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Wood
South Main Street
J. W. Duffey
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
The Stork Busy Out At Whitacre
Whitacre Virginia May 3. Mr Jno M Albaugh welcomes another boy. Perry DeHaven also received a newborn son. Mrs J W Brannon visits Capon Bridge as the doctor and daughter Maud Gardner visit W H Gardner at Basic City. Mrs Ella Lewis visits J W Brannon. funeral for Uncle Marshall McDonald held in White Hall today.
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Whitacre
Jno. M. Albaugh
Perry DeHaven
J. W. Brannon
Dr. Gardner
Capon § Bridge
Miss. Maud Gardner
W.H. Gardner
Basic City
Carpenter
Een Ee Pa
Ella Lewis
Cedar Grove
Marshall McDonald
White Hall
A Star Actress Here Friday Night
Miss Florence Davis touted by advance man Branch O'Brien as a rising star of the theater. O'Brien praised her brains beauty and ambition and urged Winchester to attend the Auditorium next Friday where her performance is set to showcase her growing talent and dramatic potential.
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Florence Davis
Hotel Evans
Branch O'Brien
Denver
Col
Tribune
Ocal
Hable
O’brien
Florence Vis
Winchester
Tard
Miss Davis
Building Lots For Sale at Byrd Property
Six lots of the Wm Byrd property for sale two on Washington Street four on Stewart Street well located require no grading old shade trees alley in the rear Shen Vial Realty Co G C Miller Gen Mgr iptf
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Wm. Byrd
Washington St
Stewart St
Shen. Vial. Realty CO
G. C. Miller
Iptf
Electric Lighting Offers Modern Home Upgrade
An advertisement promotes installing electric lights as a cost effective modern solution. It claims wiring is common, affordable, and provides reliable illumination for homes, urging readers to contact the company for service.
Virginia and Georgetown Face Off in Diamond Showdown
Local players collide as the University of Virginia meets Georgetown on Georgetown field for a highly contested baseball game. Cantwell of the Winchester Giants may start for Georgetown with Charley Duffy backing behind the plate, a matchup noted for past battles.
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University of Virginia
Georgetown
Cantwell
Winchester Giants
Isim
Charley Duffy
Winchester
Anniversary At New Skating Rink
The New Skating Rink marks its first anniversary with a Tuesday night celebration. Opened May 4 last year the rink reports large patronage and expects a big crowd of skaters and spectators. Adults enter free while children under 15 pay 10 cents.
Pension Plea From 99 Year Old Ex Confederacy Soldier
Elijah Rose a Montgomery county ex Confederate soldier walked to Christiansburg on Saturday and applied for a pension at age 99 years 4 months 25 days The round trip distance from his home to Christiansburg is 10 miles He said he did not apply earlier because he could work but is now old and unable to work Pension amount is $30 per year.
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Elijah Rose
Montgomery County
Christiansburg
Pension Commission
Little Damage By Cold Weather Boosts Apple Crop Prospects
Thermometers across the county showed temperatures around 35 to 36 degrees above freezing yesterday morning. Early fears of severe freezing were unfounded after a careful inquiry found no hard frost. A veteran fruit grower predicted a strong outlook for a large apple crop due to the mild conditions.
Special At, Casino Featuring Rip Van Winkle and Turning the Table
A brief casino program lists Joe Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle and Turning the Table as illustrated song offerings. The note highlights a special at the casino with the performers and attractions.
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Joe Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Circuit Court Adjourns Frederick April Term Ends
The April term of Frederick County Circuit Court, in session since early last month, adjourned for the term Saturday. The closure marks the end of the court’s current docket and proceedings.
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Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Virginia Weather: Showers Late Tonight Through Tuesday
Local showers expected in Virginia late tonight and Tuesday. Warmer conditions forecast with mild temperatures tonight. Special to The Star. Washington. May 3.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Woman shoots self at Front Royal home in alleged despair
Mrs Susie Pope 67 native of Middletown fired both loads from a double barreled shotgun into her stomach at her Front Royal residence after dinner Today. She died within minutes. Survived by four daughters and a son her body to be moved to Middletown for burial.
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B.F. Pope
J. W. Venable
Front Royal
Susie Pope
B. F. Pope
Middletown
Yates
Winchester
A. J. Greenwalt
C. B. Manuel
Bishop Gravatt Preaches To Knights Templar In Winchester
The Rt Rev William L Gravatt bishop coadjutor of the West Virginia diocese will preach at Christ Church Winchester on Sunday evening May 23. Potomac Commandery No 5 will attend in full uniform and the service will follow an Episcopal prayer book format. All Knights Templar commanderies nationwide hold services near Ascension Day, May 20.
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Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
William L. Gravatt
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
West Virginia
Christ Church
Potomac Commandery
K. T
Charie
Town
W. Iva
Winchester
Bishop Gravatt
Knights Teanplar
United Stattes
Eagle Reel Races Have 20 Entries
Plans for Maryland State meet demonstrations in Hagerstown progress well. The executive committee, for the May gathering of Eagies, will appoint a three member group to ask merchants to close half the day May 19. Breeke Boyle reports 20 entries and the fair ground track is secured for horses to work out before the trotting race.
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Maryland
Eagiles
Hagerstown
Eagies
Breeke Boyle
Mrs. Patterson Dies at Gettysburg After Illness
News arrives of the death of Mrs. Louisa Katharine Patterson at her Gettysburg home following a long illness. The 62 year old, born Louisa K. Smith of Bendersville, Pa, was twice married. She leaves a son Harry Ganilick and daughter Mamie Deardoff of Harrisburg from her first marriage and a son Frank Patterson of Gettysburg from the second. She also leaves a brother Jacob Smith of Bendersville and three sisters Barbara Oyler of Bendersville and Mrs. George W. Oyler and Mrs. James N. W. Funk of Winchester.
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Louisa Katharine Patterson
Gettysburg
Patterson
Louisa K. Smith
Bendersville
Adam County
George Gardick
Harry Ganilick
Mamie Deardo
Miss Kern to Attend Woman's College Alumni Banquet
Miss Elizabeth Kern daughter of Mr and Mrs Bentley Kern of this city has accepted an invitation to the Woman's College Baltimore alumni reunion and banquet in mid June. About 500 to 600 graduates are expected to attend with elaborate preparations underway. Miss Kern is a member of the class of 1905.
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Elizabeth Kern
Bentley Kern
Henry Baetjer & Co Ad Highlighted in Today Fourth Page
An advertisement on the fourth page of the Today edition features Henry Baetjer & Co. details. The notice emphasizes offerings or services and directs readers to contact the firm for inquiries.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
Eastern Shawnee Graden School Meeting Aims at Consolidation
A Saturday meeting at Meeting House Hill school house gathered Shawnee district citizens and patrons. Superintendent M. M. Lynch called the meeting to discuss improving educational standards and better facilities by consolidating three one room schools Carpers Valley Meet and others.
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Shawnee
Meeting House Hill
M. M. Lynch
Carpers Valley
Taft Cabinet Plans Virginia Campaign Tour
Representative Slemp says President Taft will mobilize the cabinet for the Virginia gubernatorial campaign this summer. Secretary Nagel will lead the first stump visit as Taft seeks to break Democratic control in the solid South.
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B. Slemp
Virginia
Taft
Slemp
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
South
Papers of teachers' certificates go to examiners
Charles G. Maphis Harris Hart and Jackson Davis of the State Board of Examiners review over 1000 papers for public school service. Most candidates have not taught before. Many current teachers will attempt the second half after attending summer normals statewide, with Winchester and other sites expected to attract record attendance.
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Charles G. Maphis
Harris Hart
Jackson Davis
State Board of Examiners
Rig
First Sunday Excursion Resume Between Winchester and Baltimore
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad restarted its popular Sunday excursion season from Winchester to Washington and Baltimore. The Winchester departure at 6 30 carried 166 passengers, reaching Harpers Ferry with 282 aboard, under Conductor Stanley Harmer, returning to the city at 10 5e last night. A Washington to Winchester excursion is planned for next Sunday.
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theBaltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
Harpers Ferry
Stanley &. Harmer
Guardian appointment in circuit court for Miller minor
In the Circuit Court Dr William P McGuire has been appointed guardian for Mary Cecelia Lee Miller, daughter of the late Dudley L Miller of Stephens City, a minor over 14 years of age.
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William Pe McGuire
Mary Cecelia Lee Miller
Dudley TL. “Miller
Stephens City
This“County
Miller
Prizes for Highest Scores Weekly Market St Rick Aleys
Prizes totaling 2.40 are offered weekly on Market Street for the highest scores with prize sponsor Rick Aleys arranging the awards.
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St. Rick~ Aleys
Leesburg Council to Elect Bishop at Virginia Diocese Meeting
Episcipalians in Leesburg plan the Papal Diocese of Virginia council gathering May 19 to 21 to elect a bishop coadjutor. The last meeting in Winchester decided to ease Bishop Gibson by shifting focus to rural church growth.
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Virginia
Leesburg
Jedicksburg
Gibson
Threats of Death Sealed His Slips in Lottery Raid
Inspector Robert Gibbens of Winchester traveled to Altoona to pursue the annual lottery case in that city. The Altoona Gazette reports that Gibbens escorted a Philadelphia interpreter to Pittsburg for testimony in a raid on a San Francisco lottery branch. The interpreter Joseph J. Lee faced death threats from the Chinese Highbinders Society if he testified. Lee’s testimony reportedly involved claims about excerpts from a court raid’s records.
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Postoffice
Robert
Ie Gibbens
Winchester
Altoona
Altoona Gazette
Gibbend
Pitts Yeterday
San
Isco
Philadelphia
Joseph J. Lee
Unite States
Commerce and Labor
Pittsburg
Gibbests
Lee
Higbinders’ Society
Bens
Lion slays by Roosevelt in Africa and court upholds commodities act
In Nairobi on May 3 Colonel Roosevelt killed a Ta lion that leaped at his native beaters, the fourth lion he has slain with son Kermit credited for one. In Washington on May 13 the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the commodities act, allowing railroads to own coal mines.
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Nairobi
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Mrs Stayman Reported Improving After Hospital Stay
Mrs. M. C. Stayman, taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment a few days ago, was reported this afternoon to be improving and it is expected she will be able to leave the hospital shortly.
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Stayman
M. C. Stayman
Memorial Hospital
Hopital
For Sale A Day Baler in Good Condition
Classified notice advertising a day baler in good working order. Application details directed to the Star office.
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Star Office
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