Frederick County Virginia Emerges as Leading Apple Producer
Frederick County eyes a rise to 150 000 barrels this season with potential revenue near 300 000 dollars at two dollars a barrel. Growth hailed since Dr John S Lupton planted the first commercial orchard about 15 years ago. Orchards bloom green across hillsides as San Jose scale menace threatens future crops. York Imperials and Ben Davis dominate production with vast yearly barrels.
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Frederick County
Virginia
John S. Lupton
York Imperials
Mr German Smith Visits Local Home From Charles Town
Mr. German Smith arrived from Charles Town and will spend several days at his home in town.
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German Smith
Charles Town
Miss Margretta McGuire Weds Russell Montague in Richmond
Miss Margretta McGuire daughter of Mrs Hunter Holmes McGuire married Russell Cary Montague son of Mr and Mrs Russell Montague Jr of Greenbrier West Virginia in a Richmond ceremony. Bishop R A Gibson led the rites at Sixth and Grace streets with Rev R W Rosythe assisting. The wedding featured palms lilies and pastel decor and was followed by a breakfast and trip to their Lewistown home after June 1.
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Richmond
Margretta ‘McGuire
Hunter Holmes McGuire
Russell Cary Montague
Russell Jr. Menthe
St. Paul’s Church
Jacob Rienhardt
George Arthur~Gordon
Savannah
Henry Mathews
Lawisbure
Iw. Va
Guy Davis
Hugh McGuire
Montague
Lewisburg
W. Va
William P. McGuire
President Seeks Pension Increase for Mrs. Lee
President Roosevelt expressed strong interest in the Lee family and urged Congress to raise Mrs. Lee's pension from $30 to $75 a month. He asked Congressman H D Flood to introduce the bill, which Flood promptly did.
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Roosevelt
Fitzhugh Lee
Congress
H.D. Flood
Shim
Father McVerry Meets Cardinal Logue in Washington
Rev John McVerry of the Sacred Heart parish in this city spent yesterday in Washington where he met Cardinal Logue the Irish primate who arrived in the United States to attend the New York diocese centennial. Also present were Bishop O Connell and other prelates who dined with President Roosevelt at the White House. The cardinal plans a tour of the United States before returning to Ireland.
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John McVerry
Van de Vyver to Give Up Labors as Richmond Bishop
Bishop Augustus Van de Vyver, 15 years head of the Richmond diocese and former Sacred Heart pastor in Winchester, resigns and will soon leave for his native Belgium. Pope Pius was notified early in the year. Rumor places Bishop Dennis J. OConnell as his likely successor, recently consecrated in Baltimore and former rector of the Catholic University in Washington.
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Augustus van, de Vyver
Richmond
Church of the Sacred Heart of Winchester
Itn
Belgium
Hison
Pius
Dennis J. O'Connell
Hwihoge
Hagan
Dennis J. O’connell
O’connell
Virginia
van de Vynver
Convention To Be Held On May 19
At a Democratic Executive Committee meeting last night the group voted to hold a Democratic mass convention at the Courthouse hall Tuesday evening May 19 at 8 o clock to nominate candidates for mayor and other offices. The two city wards will then organize as separate bodies to nominate City Council candidates and elect delegates and alternates to the State convention at Roanoke.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Courthouse
Roanoke
Fitzgerald Under the Knife at Union Protestant Infirmary
Thomas Fitzgerald, former general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has stomach trouble and other complications. He underwent surgery performed by Dr. John M. T. Finney of Johns Hopkins Hospital, with Dr. Harry Friedenwald and Dr. W. T. Willey assisting. The patient had been ill for ten days before seeking hospital care.
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Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore and ‘Ohio Railroad
Union Protestant Infirmary
Baltimore
John M.T. Finney
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Harry Friedenwald
W. T. Willey
Fitzgerald
Willey
Winchester and Martinsburg Skaters Match Races
A series of half mile races is arranged between Winchester and Martinsburg’s fastest skaters. The first race is set for Market Street Rink Saturday night and the second for Martinsburg next Tuesday night.
Byrd Law on Fake Drinks Outlined to Editor
A letter to The Star editor cites Byrd law provisions tackling illicit cider and alcoholic beverages sold as harmless drinks. It details Section 24 authorizing analysis by the state chemist and evidentiary use in prosecutions, and Section 20 guiding enforcement in dry districts.
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Witte
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Agricultural Department of
Toll Rates Revised on North Frederick Turnpike
Frederick county supervisors adopt a ticket system for the North Frederick turnpike tolls. The plan keeps rates similar but simplifies the schedule. Yearly patrons receive named tickets punched at each trip, easing payment for any specified distance.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
North Frederick
the Star
North Frederick Pike
Henson and Bain Return Home as Rain Delays Rural Routes
In Havre de Grace Maryland reports, B R Henson and Charles Bain, workers there, return home after a three day rain. The by roads are muddy and rural carriers run late. George Henson visits Virginia with an imported horse for sale. Will Tabb recovers ability to leave home while John Rogers stays home sick. Arthur Carter from Clarke County visits here Wednesday. James Lamp and children visit relatives in Frederick County.
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George Henson
Virginia
Will Tabb
John ‘Rogers
Arthur Carter
Clarke County
JP Accaller
James Lamp
Frederick
Edinburg Man Faces Bigamy and Army Desertion Case
Pittsburg dispatch reports Brent Hockman of Edinburg Virginia was jailed on bigamy and desertion after a wedding riot with his new wife Helen Bertram of Charleroi. The incident occurred at the home of Martha Leonard of Pittsburg during the ceremony. Hockman fled but was later arrested. His ex wife noted at the scene. Leap Year Party tomorrow at Market Street Rink attracts crowds. advance cards advised.
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Pittsburg
Brent Hockman
Edinburg
Helen Bertram
Charleroi
Martha Leonard
Hockman
United States Army
Columbus
Ohio
Market Street
Clairvoyant Mme Elliott at McDonald Inn
Reliable clairvoyant and medium Mme Elliott offers readings at the McDonald Inn from 10 a m to 9 p m Sunday inclusive. She is described as truthful and thoroughly experienced and within reach of all.
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Mme. Elliott
McDonald Inn
Hee
Auction of fancy articles for Lynchburg Orphanage at Fort Loundoun Seminary
Auction gale of fancy articles to benefit Lynchburg Orphanage scheduled for Friday May 8 at Fort Loundoun Seminary from 8 to 9 30 p m. Proceeds aid the orphanage.
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Lynchburg
Fort Loundoun Seminary
Mr T R Marshall to Buy General Purpose Horses
Mr T R Marshall will be at Sager's livery on Friday and Saturday to purchase good general purpose horses.
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T. R. Marshall
Sager
Friendship Fire Co Special Meeting Tonight
Notice calls a special meeting of Friendship Fire Co tonight at a specified hour. Secretary Ed Ty Carper asks attendance and notes a mill at tendance.
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Friendship Fire Co
TY Carper
Séc’y
Booze Hunters Land In Limbo In Clarke County
Three Winchester men Johnson Henry Gamey Taylor Watermelon Henry and Fred Cain were arrested after a liquor run ended in Charles Town. They were fined 10 and costs each in Berryville while Cain rejoined the group later, claiming confusion and a long walk back from Charles Town. A separate notice publicizes the sale of Reverend Wm Egaleston’s Middletown household goods on May 6, 1908.
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Winchester
Charles Town
W. Va
Berryville
Clarke County
Harry Huff
Harry Huff By ‘Johnson’ Henry, “Gamey”’ Taylor
Henry
Fred Cain
Ricamore
John T. Crow
Henrys
Taylor
Heary
Freddie Cain
Fred. Cain
Cain
Freddie
Wm. G. _ Egaleston
Middletown
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W.p.mcguire
Russell C. Montague
West Virginia
Father McVerry
Logue
VAN_DE_VYVER
O’ Connell
Mr. Fitzgerald
Martinsburg
Byrd Law
Bunker Hill
Winchester Dramatic Club
Brown
Winchester Memorial Hospital
C. W. Patten
Richard HE. Byrd
Evy Tucker McGuire
Randolph T. McGuire
Walter D.myers
James C. Collins
D. B. Conrad
Mr. Brown
Johnson
Taylo
Miss . Bettie Wyon
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