Public Contempt Called For Over False Building Claims
The Star reports that a News-Item article on municipal building is largely false. The commission and architect preferred Woodstock granite for steps and deny any rejected windows or improper stonework. A foreman defends the work and invites inspectors as a joint meeting of local memorial groups is announced for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elitor Star
Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
Woodstock
Charley Miller Dies After Illness at Winchester
Charles L. Miller a well known and respected colored man of Winchester died shortly before noon after an illness of almost a year. He was sixty, unmarried and born a slave in the Baker family service. Heart failure caused his death following a brief moment of apparent improvement. No funeral arrangements had been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Miller
Winchester
Jacob Baker
Baker
Charlie
Ile
Reed and Knight to Wed in Saint Joseph Church Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Adelbert Reed of Saint Joseph Missouri announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Clara Angeline Reed to Mr. Owen Beall Knight of Winchester. The ceremony will be at Tabernacle Congregational Church Saint Joseph at nine o'clock in the morning on June 6. Knight is the son of B M Knight and has lived in Saint Joseph for several years, enjoying popularity in the western city where he works in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Adelbert Reed
Saint Joseph
Missouri
Clara Angeline Reed
Owen Beall Knight
Winchester
Tabernacle Congregational Church
St. Joseph
Knight
B. M. Knight
St.Joseph
Battle of Ballots Goes to Democrats in Local Election
The recent local election produced a surprising Democratic win across mayor, city council seats, and the constitutional convention. Mayor Barton led with a 483 vote majority, while Republican Ramsburg won one council seat by 60. The constitutional convention drew 929 in favor, 922 against, with Neffs town still to report. A county-wide turnout was very low, and the event proceeded without disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
H. E. Totty
Taylor
Trenary
Seabright
Blake
Willis
Haymaker
Reed
Ramsburg
Glaize
T. Barton Pew
H.E Totty
W. P. McGuire
Beast Ted Dyscages
Commonwealth Attorney
Seer
R. Trena
Ig Burger
P. As
Isnt Wee Triker
McCormick
Jodgson
A Blake
R. Ker
Liz
Davin
Ad Wardrg
Capon Bridge Normal School Nears Third Session Commencement
The Capon Bridge Normal School ends its third session with commencement set for June 21. Principal Prof. B F Line reports the largest enrollment yet, reflecting growing local interest in education for Hampshire County youth without leaving the area.
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Capon Bridge
Immense Egg Load From Capron Bridge Area Reaches City
Capron Bridge region supplies an immense number of eggs to the city market. Today a wagon load departed the bridge carrying 30,276 eggs, the largest shipment from this locality in the entire area.
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Capron Bridge
Lake View resident Mr. D. T. Wood visits town
Mr. D. T. Wood of Lake View was in town today, prompting local residents to note his appearance and activities during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Wood of
Lake View
Death of John Hoover in the town area
John H. Hoover died yesterday at the home of Geo M Lamp west of town aged 44 from consumption. He was a widower and left two children. The funeral from the house at three oclock Saturday afternoon with Rev S D Skelton officiating. He was uncle of Mrs Sarah Hoover who died in the same neighborhood Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hoover
Geo. M.lamp
Death of Mrs Henrietta Johnston Tucker
After a two week illness appendicitis caused the death of Mrs Henrietta Johnston Tucker wife of Henry St George Tucker ex congressman and law professor. She survived by six children and two sisters with funeral set for tomorrow at the family home.
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Henrietta Johnston Tucker
Henry St. George Tucker
Tenth District
Washington
Lexington
Virginia
Tucker
W. P. McGuire
Winchester
Albert Sidney Johnson
Louisville
Kentucky
Tulane University
New Orleans
J. Randolph Tucker,Jr
Rosa Johnston Tucker
Albert Sidney Johnston Tucker
Laura Powell Tucker
Henry St. Geo, Tucker, Jr
Sharp
Wilkesbarra
George Robinson
R. A. Robinson
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Miss Haymaker and Mr Harry Kirk Wed Secretly
Friends of Miss Lucy Bell Haymaker learn from Baltimore papers that a marriage license was issued to Miss Haymaker and Harry E Kirk. The couple reportedly wed in Baltimore with no details on ceremony location or future home, arrival expected in Winchester next Sunday.
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Lucy Bell Haymaker
Edward Haymaker
East Clifford Street
Baltimore
Harry E. Kirk
Miss Haymaker
Lily Healey
Evangelist W P Fife Holds Meetings in Lafayette La
Evangelist W P Fife who previously held services in Winchester is conducting revival meetings in Lafayette Louisiana. The King’s Daughters plan a gathering at Mrs J C Smith’s home on Saturday afternoon at four o clock.
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W. P. Fife
Winchester
Lafayette
J. C. Smith
Louise Redman Leads In Winchester County Contest Votes
In a Tar Star Times contest for the most popular young lady, Miss Louise Redman leads with a large share of votes cast by noon. Miss Julia Jenkins trails but gains. several others gain momentum as the day ends, with votes flowing heavily compared to yesterday’s municipal election.
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Tar Star Times
Winchester
Frederick County
Louise Redman
Julia Jenkins
Miss Redman
Fanny Gray
Nellie Henry de Beemer
Alma Lewis
Cora Hillyard
Florence Grim
Susie Stover
Virgie O'Neal
Nellie Herring
Carrie Lowery
Lela Dame
Georgie McDonald
Lillian Grim
Stee
Mins Biel
Oes Cleres
Oss
Bessie Shull
Octa Frye
Maude Steele
Easven
Nellie*Hawkins
Ethel Smoke
Kate Chamblin
Lily Tharpe
Leila Adams
Lena Goreeheee
Helen Dean
Bessie Ebersole
Ethel Anderson
Nellie Huber
Grace Cooper
Ae Lula Cooper
Om Vernie Ritter
Mamie Fries
Sir Edith Dinges
Lula McKee
Maude Swimley
Funeral for Samuel Ginn Held at Mt Hebron Cemetery
The funeral of Samuel Ginn of Relief followed his death when a tree fell Wednesday afternoon. A large gathering attended the service at his home at 11 o'clock, with the cortege proceeding to Mt Hebron Cemetery at 1 30 for interment. Rev Brown officiated and pallbearers included George Graves Frank Graves Ridings Pifer Neikirk Brannon.
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Samuel Ginn
Mr. Ginn
Mt. Hebron
Snake found in Mt Hebron cemetery hay stack
The men identified as Charles Neville Howard Ferguson and Zell Anderson discovered a large snake in a hay stack at Mt Hebron cemetery. It was afterward killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Charles Neville
Howard Ferguson
Zell Anderson
Mt. Hebron
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K. T. Barton
Building Commission
Iiller
Reuss City Hall
W. G. Senseman
Rouss City Hall
Daughters of the Confederacy
The
Ladies Memorial Association
Bessa C. NuLron
Cor
See’y
Charley Miller
Owen Knight
W. Ramsburg
Neffstown
Nefistown
Ri. Olin Eldridge
Market St. Methodist Episcopal Church
John S. Sloat
John Hoover
Harry Tucker
Harry Kirk
Star Times
Louise Redmon
Mr. Samuel Ginn
Mr. Hebron
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