Farmers in Regular Session Discuss Costs of Telephones
The Mutual Farmers Club met at Pleasant Level with President Clevenger leading at 10 35. Members discussed telephone costs per mile and setup, noting wire and pole expenses, and debated digging holes and pole erection to reduce costs. An essay on sow management and hog care was also presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Farmers Club
Jonah L. Rees
Clevenger
J. L. Bond
L. M. Boyer
Lewis Pidgeon
Charles Solenberger
John L. Bond
H. §. Lupton Was Then Read By the President, J. T. Wood, W. E. Branson
D. ¥. Lupton
Club
Charlotte County
Hedges
Lupton
Farmers Institute
Winchester
Prof
Virginia
Senator Lupton
H. M. Bond
Morrison to Receive Pardon in July Amid Controversy
The Star sources say John Morrison in West Virginia prison for robbery is alive and ill with Brights disease. His brother Thomas Morrison claims pardons may come in July for him and Harry Anderson, with support from Cornwell and Judge Daley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrison
West Virginia
Star Today
Thomas Morrison
Tar Star
Harry Anderson
Brights
Cornwell
Romney
W. Va
Daley
State Board of Pardons
Anderson
Morrison
Winchester
Charles Cooper
Good Wishes With Apparent Object at City Council
East Piccadilly street resident J A Swisher appeared before the City Council in special session. Councilman John K Lewis read a letter meant for him claiming overcharged water tax. The council referred the communication to the Water Committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Swisher
East Piccadilly Street
John K. Lewis
E. QG. Hollis
Lewis
Hollis
Swisher
Water Committee For Action
Joyce to Speak at Randolph Macon Academy Graduation
Rev. Mr. Joyce of Brad dock Street Methodist Church will address the Randolph Macon Academy graduates in Front Royal Virginia on Wednesday night June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Joyce
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Fairfax Hall Commencement Date Corrected
A typographical error in yesterday's Star misstated Fairfax Hall commencement as Wednesday night June 12. It should read Tuesday night June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax Hall
Presbyterian Church
City and county settle long war over Fred erick Plaza compromise
The City Council approved the Frederick Plaza compromise after a 1899 committee revived talks with the Board of Supervisors. The plan calls for hard brick paving along the driveway, 13 feet side areas, 35 foot drive, and scaled inlets. The county will cover two thirds of Circuit Clerk’s furnishings and the disputed $162.50 item, with funds to the Building Commission.
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Frederick Plaza
Board of Supervisors
THE
Star
James M. Haymaker
Wm. P. McGuire
C. A. Heller
E. Holmes Boyd
Water Street
Rouss Avenue
Rouss City Hall
Building Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Messrs
Wm.h. Dinges
James and
Clark Cather
Spellman Freed on Bond in Shed Fire Case
Mr. Thomas B Spellman was released on $500 bail after being arrested for alleged arson at the Old Dominion Paper Company shed. His brother J W Spellman acted as surety. Preliminary trial before Justice Bragonier is set for tomorrow morning with representation for the Philadelphia Strawboard Company and the State by Holmes Boyd Jr. and defense by W L McCann and Harry R Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Spellman
Old Dominion Paper Company
J. W. Spellman
Chambersville
Justice Bragonier
Philadelphia Strawboard Company
R. &. Byrd
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Messrs
W. L. McCann
Harry R. Kern
Bride and Groom Entertained After Bridal Tour
Mr. James H. C. Clayton and his bride returned from their bridal tour and were hosted at a supper by County Clerk and Mrs. P. H. Gold. The couple then returned to their Cedar Grove home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. C. Clayton
Bride
P. H. Gold
Cedar Grove
Bru baker’s will admitted to probate in county court
The will of the late J. W. Bru baker, former proprietor of the Taylor House, was admitted to probate in the county court today. Mrs. D. B. Lucas and daughter, and Miss Richardson, spent last night at Hotel Evans and drove to Charlestown this morning. Miss Mann of Georgetown is visiting Mrs. George H. Heist. Mrs. Albert Brown is visiting relatives in Schuyler, Nebraska. Local news on inside pages.
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D. B. Lucas
J. W. Brubaker
Taylor House
Miss Mann
Georgetown
George H. Heist
Albert Brown
Schuyler, Neb
Hotel Evans Changes Hands
The Star reports Hotel Evans changes hands today. Char lottesville duo J A Burgess and R E Yowell take control June 15, succeeding current proprietor Carzel ius who retires due to ill health. Burgess brings 15 years in hotel work including Wright's in Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Burgess & Yowell
Star
Evans
Carzelias
Messrs
J. A. Burgess
R. E. Yowell
Charlottesville
Burgess
Yowell
Wright’s
Gleason’s
Boy 5 Falls From Wagon as Wheels Mangle Leg
The five year old son of Reginald Holliday a teamster for Thomas Cover and Son was injured while driving from Capon Bridge to Capon Springs with a four mule team. He fell from the wagon and was run over by the wheels resulting in a severely mangled leg requiring amputation. Dr Oates of Capon Bridge treated him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Holliday
Thomas Cover & Son
Capon Bridge
Capon Springs
Oates
Lightning Slam Hits Capon Bridge Home
A heavy storm in Hampshire County West Virginia caused a bolt to enter a window at Isaac Hook's home four miles from Capon Bridge. It struck a steel comb on a bureau, hurled it across the room, and the electric current consumed the comb and shattered the floor before escaping through another window with no further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire County
W. Va
Isaac Hook
Capon Bridge
Weather forecast for Virginia shows showers midweek
The United States Weather Bureau issues a forecast for Virginia predicting occasional showers tonight and Thursday. The report emphasizes unsettled conditions with likely rainfall across the state and asks residents to plan accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
United States Weather Bureau Today
Virginia
Orenshall Family Returns From Winchester Visit
Mr F A Orenshall and family of Baltimore have returned home after a stay in Winchester. The J E B Stuart Camp of Berryville will attend the Sixth of June exercises in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. B. Stuart
Berryville
Boy is badly injured by horse kick near Hart Hotel
Vernon Taylor, five, narrowly escaped death when a delivery horse kicked him in the face at his mother's north Market street residence. A deep wound split his forehead and jaw but no bones were broken, with Dr. W A Bell treating him as neighbors reacted with alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Taylor
North Market Street
Hart Hotel
W. A. Bell
Agricultural Society Seeks Water Extension to Fair Grounds
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society asked the City Council to extend the water main to the Fair Grounds. The current main ends 150 feet from the southeast corner, with limits 450 feet further north. Projected cost is 350 dollars. revenue feasibility is uncertain. The petition was referred to the Water Committee for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
8. M. Chiles
Fair Grounds
Main Street
Water Committee
Wang at Boston Lyric Opera June 5 at The Auditorium
The Wang production by Boston Lyric Opera Company debuts in the city on June 5 at The Auditorium. Praised for original music, strong comedy, vivid scenes, fine costuming, and elaborate electrical effects, with tickets at Horsey and Atwell’s for 50 and 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Boston Lyric Opera Company
Horsey & Atwell’s
Coal Capitalist Leaves
Mr. W. H. Bloes former president of the Gainsboro Coal Company returned to Scranton today after several days in Winchester examining his coal land titles. Mr. MacEachem and Mr. Reynolds the mining experts will remain here some time yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Bloes
Gainsboro Coal Company
Winchester
Scranton
MacEachem
Reynolds
Examinations Conclude For Teachers In District
Examinations for teachers concluded this afternoon with results pending. Superintendent Lynch will hold an examination for colored teachers tomorrow.
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Supt. Lynch
Heirs Sought for 40 Million Identity in Mystery
A Philadelphia lawyer advertises for heirs of John Tyson of Australia who died intestate leaving about 40 million pounds. Three potential heirs, believed to be in the U S, may gain 13 million each if identity is proven before John Dickey Jr. of the Land Title Building. Edgar R Harmer, a Winchester newsdealer, is a kinsman aware of the Tyson connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I'yson
Australia
Philadelphia
John Dickey, Jr
John Tyson
Scotland
America
Dickey
Winchester
Tyson
Edgar R. Harmer
Sram
National Memorial Day Observance In Virginia
National Memorial Day will not be a legal holiday in Virginia though observed in eight states and territories. Maryland notes May 30 as a holiday. the program in the National Cemetery is published in Monday Evening Star with exercises starting at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon. John Kerr Public Schools also recess tomorrow afternoon. Mr. W H Bentzell left for Martinsburg West Virginia to visit his brother Oliver G Bentzell.
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Virginia
Idaho
New Mexico
Maryland
National Cemetery
John Kerr Public Schools
W. H. Bentzell
Martinsburg
W. Va
Oliver G. Bentzell
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Mutual Club
Joyce
Fairfax Commencement
Mr. Spellman
Bond
F. A. Orenshall
Baltimore
Coal Capitalist
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