Baltimores Charles Dickey Opposes Low Stock Sale
Baltimore business leader Charles H. Dickey, new president of the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co., argues Consolidated Gas stock should fetch a fair price. He contends modern gas management can double consumption and raise stock value to 100 to 150 per share, not sellout at 55 to 70. He denies related meter or stove interests and cites economies and proper manufacturing.
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Charles H. Dickey
Baltimore
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Consolidated Gas Company
Sun
Chicago
Dickey
Baltimore Gas Company
Drizzle Brings Light Rainfall Expecting More
A light shower soaked the grounds this morning with about one eighth inch by noon. Intermittent sprinkles continued to 2 pm but amounted to little. Forecasters predict more rain, and the public hopes for a liberal amount.
Lady Dies in Berryville
Berryville report says Mrs. Sallie Loyd wife of Turley Loyd died yesterday at their home near Berryville She is survived by her husband and nine children.
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Tus Stak
Berryville
Sallie Loyd
Turley Loyd
J William Taylor Nominated For City Sergeant
The all day Democratic primary to nominate a city sergeant candidate concluded at seven last night at the station house. J William Taylor won the nomination over several rivals in a 471 vote tally with 164 for Taylor and 117 for Krebs.
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Station House
J. William Taylor
Hugh B. Striker
Harry L. Wood
R. Ross Barr
David §. Glaize
William L. Haymaker
Taylor
Krebs
James W. Taylor
H. Clay Krebs
J. Robert Brown
C. W. Hensell
George W. Grim
Dorsey Walter
John C. Grove
Democratic Party
Winchester
East Water Street
J. W. Taylor
Memorial Day Plans For National Cemetery Event
The Ladies National Memorial Association and Mulligan Post G A R met to arrange Memorial Day exercises at the National Cemetery on May 30. Arrangements are tentative with no elaborate program expected. Rev E Olin Eldridge will be the speaker, with others participating as the post follows the usual program.
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Ladies National Memorial Association
Mulligan Post
National Cemetery
E. Olin Eldridge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Will Lecture on Liquor Problem at Market Street Church
Henry W. Wilbur editor of The Voice from New York will speak Monday May 12 at 8 p m on Two Factors of the Liquor Problem. The public is invited to attend at the Market Street M E Church.
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Henry W. Wilbur
New York
The
Voice
Market St. M. E.chuarch
Republicans deny meeting and convention endorsement claims
Local Republicans denounce a newspaper article as false claiming the city Republican Committee urged a constitutional convention and held a meeting. Official denials from Rost Gresens and the committee Say no meeting occurred and no endorsement of Totty or Cobourn by the colored Republican Executive Committee.
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Executive Committee
Borror Svar
City Republican Committee
Rost. G. Gresens
Sec’y
H. E. Totty
James M. Cobourn
Star
Horror Star
Bank hires New York architect for town bank building
Shenandoah Valley National Bank directors approve plans by Lou is N. Mowbray of Mowbray Uffinger New York for a new bank building to be erected next year. The project joins a wave of civic improvements as Winchester presses ahead with the City Hall stone front and other initiatives.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Louis N. Mowbray
New York
Bank
Mowbray
Mowbray & Uffinger
Our City
Tur Star
Masonic Temple
Winchester Inn
Board of Trade
Handley Library
Winchester
Real Estate Changes Hands Auctioned by Hodgson
Auctioneer E L Hodgson sold at public sale in front of the Court House for M M Lynch executor of John Lillis estate multiple properties. The M E Church South bought the Braddock street brick house for 901 dollars. West Peyton street frame house bought by Mrs I N Good for 1505 dollars. North Kent street two story brick house bought by Thomas Lillis for 600 dollars. North Market street two story house bought by John McCoy for 1000 dollars. North Market street frame house bought by Albert Ritter for 650 dollars. Brad dock and Piccadilly corner property bought by G Clarence Miller for 1650 dollars.
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E. L. Hodgson
Court House
M. M. Lynch
John Lillis
M. E. Church
Braddock Street
West Peyton Street
I. N. Good
North Kent Street
Thomas Lillis
North Market Street
John McCoy
Albert Ritter
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
G. Clarence Miller
Janitor Ad for Extra Pay Withdrawn After Misunderstanding
The county hitching yard janitor faced debate over a published notice seeking extra remuneration for special attention to vehicles and horses. The ad’s meaning caused confusion and led to its withdrawal, with the paper noting the janitor’s regular salary covers general duties and extra fees are not appropriate for feeding, carrying, or washing.
Miss Sartelle Birthday Party At South Market Street
Miss Bessie Sartelle hosted a birthday gathering at her home on South Market Street last night. Juvenile friends plus some adults enjoyed vocal and instrumental music and lively games to celebrate the young lady's birthday anniversary.
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Bessie
J. P. Sartelle
South Market Street
Weather outlook: rain and cooler tonight then clearing
Rain and cooler tonight. Sunday brings fair skies in the southwest and clearing in the north and east. Monday expected with fresh west to north winds.
Barn Fire Destroys Ferguson Farm Near Boyce
This morning about 4 o clock a barn owned by William Ferguson four miles from Boyce was totally burned. Farming implements harness corn and hay were also destroyed in the fire.
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William Ferguson
Boyce
Episco pal Council Session Set for Alexandria
The next session of the Episcopal Council of the state will be held in Alexandria. The meeting will address regional church matters and coordinating programs across parishes.
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Episcopal Council
Alexandria
Couple Wed After Two Divorces In County Ceremony
The young couple married at the Methodist Episcopal Church South just before 8 pm with Rev Joyce officiating. Each partner had prior divorces, one from a husband and the other from a wife, and the groom is said to be related to the 3antz family of the city.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. H
H. Joyce
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Catherine Groves
Mrs Elizabeth Catherine Groves dies at 9 30 am at 414 South Market Street following illness of weeks. Survived by husband Andrew C Groves and three daughters Mrs F J Farmer Mrs Beverley Marshall and Mrs John F Green all of this city. Funeral Monday 3 pm at Baptist Church with Rev E B Jackson officiating. Deputy John C Groves is a grandson. Three brothers survive. Born in Rappahannock County about 73 years ago.
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Elizabeth Catherine
Andrew C. Groves
Beverley Marshall
South Market Street
Baptist Church
E. B. Jackson
Groves
Rappahannock County
F. J. Farmer
John F. Green
Rappahannock
Clarke County
Amanda Littleton
Jefferson County
John C. Groves
Richard A. Corbin
Ohio
Dan. G. Corbin
Lovettsville
Silas Corbin
Waterford
Copy of The Evening Star from Mexico City reported
The Star received from Mr Henry W McVicar of Mexico City a copy of The Evening Star published May 9 in Mexico City. It is the same size as this paper and well edited in English.
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Evening Star
Mexico
Henry W. McVicar
City of Mexico
Mexico City
City of
Parker Fountain Pens Highlighted by Agent Robert Worsley
Robert Worsley, an agent, promotes Parker fountain pens as the best option for writing instruments. The endorsement centers on quality, engraving, and durability, aiming to attract collectors and professionals.
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Parker Fountain Pens
Robert Worsley
Winchester contest shows county majority of voters
In the Star Times contest for Winchester and Frederick county, a county majority voted and most vote receivers hailed from the county. Eleven contestants earned votes, seven from the county, with over four hundred total ballots cast by noon. Named contenders include Julia Jenkins and Louise Redman among many others.
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Star-Times
Winchester
Fredrick County
Stan
Ates Aca Sens
Cee Cas
Ethel Anderson
Bessie Ebersole
Grace Cooper
Lula Cooper
Mamie Fries
Edith Dinges
Lula McKee
Nellie Huber
Alma Lewis
Nellie Herring
Frederick County
Ethel Smoke
Helen Dean
Vernie Ritter
Yar Eests
Maud
Stage Drivers Must Pay Revenue Stamp Law
Winchester to Hagerstown stage drivers were told by a U S Internal Revenue officer they must affix a one cent stamp to every package carried since 1898 and file sworn statements. A $50 fine could follow for each infraction though intended as a misunderstanding.
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Winchester
Hagerstown Globe
United States Internal Revenue
Joyce to Speak to Ladies on Mission Work Tomorrow
Rev W H H Joyce will address the ladies of his congregation on missionary work tomorrow Sunday at 3 30 o clock The members are expected All are welcome Special music and other exercises will add to the interest of the occasion
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W. H. H. Joyce
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Winchester Gas Co
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Miss Sartelle
Harrisonburg
Cated
Elizabeth Groves
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