License Requirement Dramatizes West Virginia Fishing Law
A West Virginia license law now bars hunting or fishing without a license, affecting Winchester residents who fished Capon River in prior summers. The law requires nonresidents to pay $190 for a license, or risk arrest by vigilant game wardens noted as active in the mountain region.
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West Virginia
Winchester
Star
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
W. Va
Capon River
West
Weis Win Out At Huntington
Huntington West Virginia voters approved a new charter in the first election under it. Women and children paraded in the dry campaign as four commissioners were chosen. Charleston West Virginia reports Superintendent Hare of the State Anti Saloon League says the drys will stand firm if the council moves to reconsider the liquor ban and that a $50 000 fund is available to prosecute violations.
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Huntington
W. Va
Charleston
Hare
State Anti-Saloon League
Washigton
Sousa on horseback tour to stop in Winchester and Staunton
Bandmaster John Philip Sousa and his wife and daughter travel across the country on horseback from Hot Springs Virginia to Washington. They rested in Staunton last night and left this morning arriving at New Market this evening. They are expected to reach Winchester tomorrow and may stay in a local hotel. Sousa appears in good health and his band has drawn ovations in prior visits.
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Winchester
John Philip
Sousa
Sousas
Hot Springs
Washington
Staunton
New Market
Prizes Offered for Highest Scores at Weekly Market St Rink
A weekly event at Market Street Rink announced $240 in prizes for top scores. Participants compete in alley games for cash rewards across multiple events and divisions.
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Market St
No Minister To Tie Friends Knot In Quaker Wedding
Miss Laura A Robinson and Mr Joseph Lupton Jolliffe united in a Friends ceremony at the bride’s parents home near Clearbrook without a minister present The couple affiliated with the Society of Friends exchanged vows and kisses In attendance were many relatives and friends Afterward an informal reception followed and the couple departed for Martinsburg then on to a wedding trip The bride is popular locally and Mr Jolliffe is connected to the Jolliffe Chiles firm of Stephenson
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Laura A. Robinson
Joseph Lupton Jolliffe
William T. Robinson
Clearbrook
Society of Friends
Martinsburg
W. Va
Jolliffe
John J. Jolliffe
Stephenson
Jolliffe & Chiles
New Market Battle Scene Captured On Canvas
A vivid painting depicting the New Market fight has been presented to the Virginia Military Institute by Andrew Pizzini of Richmond. The canvas shows cadets at the moment of capturing federal guns, created by J. B. Walker for Confederate museum display. Pizzini, a former cadet NCO, aided in the artwork.
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New Market
Virginia Military Institute
Andrew Pizzini
Richmond
Pizzini
J. B. Walker
Confederate Museum
New
Paséhall Wins Auto in Crack-a-Loo Bet
J R Pasehall of Pasehall Gresham Richmond won an automobile valued at 2250 dollars after pitching a dollar closer to a floor crack than Charley Graham of Savannah. Each made three throws and Pasehall won by two inches on the final rubber. Pasehall, president of Westmoreland Lumber Corporation, drove away with the car.
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J. R. Paséhall
Pasehall & Gresham
Richmond
Graham Auto Company
Savannah
Charley Graham
Pasehall
Graham
Westmoreland Lumber Corporation of
Public Sale Near Boyce Virginia May 15
May 15 sale at New Market one mile east of Boyce includes 7 horses and colts 5 cows and heifers implements wagons carriage harness and more. Spit-Chases Renshaw agent lists further particulars.
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Boyce
Mr J E Allechk Heads to Charles Town on Business
Mr. J. E. Allechk traveled to Charles Town West Virginia this morning for a business trip.
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J. E. Allechk
Charles Town
W. Va
Taft May Attend Veterans Reunion in Shenandoah Valley
A committee of prominent ex Confederates invited President Taft to the Fishers Hill battle anniversary in the Shenandoah Valley. He indicated he would be glad to attend if arrangements allow.
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Fishers Hill
Shenandoah Valley
Taft
Fishers Win
Improvements to Valley Turnpike Board Meeting Highlights
Harrisonburg Va May 13 The board of directors of the Valley Turnpike Company held its regular quarterly meeting at the Kavanaugh President H F Byrd of Winchester presided with all members present except S H Wansbrough of Winchester and Judge E D Newman of Woodstock The board audited the accounts of Supt Dettra and ordered all bills paid It also directed repairs painting and in some cases rebuilding of bridges on the road (Continued on page 2)
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the Valley Turnpike Company
Kavanaugh
H. EF. Byrd
Winchester
S. H. Wansbrough
E. D. Newman
Woodstock
Dettra
Wrights say aeroplanes will scout in future warfare
New York May 13 Orville and Wilbur Wright returned from Europe and spoke at an Aero Club luncheon Wilbur said bombs from airplanes are impractical in war The aircraft should serve as scouts and messengers rising to 1000 to 1500 feet to avoid shell fire and improve accuracy only at high speed. Alexandria fire devastates business district
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New York
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Europe
Aero Club
Alexandria
New Dixie Picture Show Reopens After Electrical Fix
The Dixie moving picture show, which opened last night to a crowded crowd, reports a previously faulty electrical current caused dim images. The defect is repaired and the theater will reopen next Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock with a matinee and enhanced musical attractions.
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Dixie Moving Picture Show
Communion Services at Welltown and Round Hill
Communion services with preaching and the Lord's supper will be held at Welltown at 3 p m and Round Hill at 7 30 p m next Sunday the 6th inst Christians of these communities are cordially invited to attend Luke R Mark Wood P Cc
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Welltown
Round Hill
Ati Christian
Luke R. Mark Wood
P. Cc
Rev Dr Geox Falls On Sidewalk In Winchester
Rev Dr S K Cox a Methodist minister formerly of Winchester now in Harrisonburg, fell on the sidewalk in front of the Rockingham National Bank yesterday. He was aided inside, a physician summoned, then removed home and resting today. It is believed a fainting spell due to overwork caused the incident. Also noted, Rev Ivanhoe Robertson of Farmville Va is visiting Winchester Inn in Virginia for Central Presbyterian outreach. Reward offered for return of a gold breastpin lost between Amherst and Washington Streets labeled Star office.
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Winchester
Harrisonburg
Rockingham National Bank
Cox
Dr. Cox
Ivanhoe
Robertson
Farmville
Virginia
Central Presbyterian
Winchester Inn
Amherst
Washington Sts
Large Reception at Hughes Home in Charles Town
A large reception at 304 West Washington Street Charles Town W Va hosted by Mr D B Hughes and his bride attracted many guests for hours of music and refreshments in the grand front and back parlors and dining room. The receiving party included Miss Miller Miss Shirley Miller Miss Laura Hughes and Mrs Hughes. punch hosts were Mrs C T Shugert and Mrs H C Getzendanner with helpers Miss Van Vader and Miss Laura White.
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Hughes
Bride
West Washington Street
Charles Town
W. Va
Mrs. Hughes
Miss Miller
Shirley
Mr Conrad Undergoes Appenix Operation in New York
News from Roosevelt Hospital New York reports W Davis Conrad son of Mrs S L Conrad of this city underwent an appendectomy Monday night performed by Dr James J Russell. The operation proceeded well and his condition has steadily improved with danger believed past though several weeks in hospital remain.
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Roosevelt Hospital
New York
W. Davis Conrad
S. L. Conrad
Conrad
James J. Russell
James B. Russell
Russell
Conrald
Philadelphia Firmman in Town on Business
Mr. H. Gross of Philadelphia is in town on business for his firm, visiting local offices and meeting clients during his stay.
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H. Gross
Philadelphia
Man Fined for Leg Biting Incident in Court
Neil Smith, called Ginger Neil, admitted biting Blennie Bryans's leg after an incident at her home. Bryans testified the leg was severely lacerated, doctors cautioned about possible complications, and Justice Wilson fined Smith $163 with $16.60 costs.
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Neil Smith
Ginger Neil
Blennie
Bryans
Smith
Jay
Brennie
Evans
Latane
Honors Fast For Tommy Gantwell At New York Event
The longtime baseball mainstay Tommy Gantwell, college president and senior leader, will retire from the team to join the law school year after graduation. A ceremony Saturday will feature a speech by Hon. Charles Douglas, law professor and War veteran, as the design of a large diamond watch is unveiled in college colors.
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Tom” Cn
New York
Lege
Charles Douglas
Law School
Late Arrivals At Winchester Inn
Summer visitors flood Winchester Inn as the season peaks. Among today’s arrivals are Mrs. Ann McDonald Culpeper County Virginia Mrs. Ann Porterfield Charles Town West Virginia and Miss M A Calhoun Atlanta Georgia.
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Winchester Inn
Ann
McDonald
Culpeper
County
Ann Porterfield
Charles Town
Wy. Vi
M. A. Calhoun
AtlaGa
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