Joseph Bryan Dies After Leading Virginia Industry and War Service
Telegram in Winchester announced the death of Joseph Bryan owner of the Richmond Times Dispatch and a leading Virginia figure in industry and finance. He joined Mosby’s Rangers at 16 and served in the Civil War then rebuilt railroads and the Richmond Locomotive Works. He helped restore the Jefferson Hotel and guided the Times Dispatch to prominence.
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Winchester
Holmes Conrad
Joseph Bryan
Richmond,Times-Dispatch
Virginia
Laburnum
Richmond
Bryan
Conrad
James R Graham
William P. McGuire
Mr. Bryan
South
American
Jefferson Hotel
Times- Dispatch
Mosby
Gol
John 8
Miss Forney Leaves The Bell Central
Miss Julia Forney of this city resigns as a day operator at the Bell Central office. She will move next week to McKeesport Pennsylvania to be with her sister Miss Louise Forney. Her quick and efficient service and courtesy earned many friends among Bell system patrons.
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Julia Forney
Miss Forney
Bell Central
McKeesport
Louise ‘Forney
Bell System
Weather Report After Cold Morning Rise
A rough weather note records a 26 degree reading at six this morning and 56 degrees later yesterday. The day warms with ideal conditions as the thermometer climbs despite the morning drop.
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Howry
Swift cars speeding through Winchester toward Savannah race
A motor caravan bound for Savannah Grand Prize auto contest will pass through Winchester en route to Georgia. R H Johnston of the White Steamer Company mapped a New York to Savannah route via Winchester avoiding coasts and unbridged streams to minimize mountain crossings. Enthusiasts traveling to the Thanksgiving day race will be seen in town.
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Winchester
Savannah
R. H. Johnston
White Steamer Company
New York
Johnston
Gettysburg
Atlanta
Appalachian Mountains
Negro Arrested For Lumber Theft Near Berryville
William Williams alias Chicken Williams, a well known local figure, was arrested by Deputy Lupton in Louisville near Berryville and jailed on the lumber theft charge. The property belongs to John Lindsey. Williams is to have a hearing before Magistrate Crow on Monday. Also, a four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs W W Smallwood, was kicked above the eye by a horse yesterday and may lose sight in that eye.
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The
Star
Berryville
William Williams
Chicken” Williams
Louisville
Lupton
Norfolk and Western
John Lindsey
Williams
W. W. Smallwood
Olivier Buys The Staunton Dispatch
The Staunton Dispatch and News was sold Friday to Herbert Wyle of Baltimore and Stuart Olivier of Philadelphia. Olivier becomes president with Wyle as general manager. Olivier is the Baltimore News business manager and Philadelphia Times executive, aged 30.
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Staunton Dispatch and News
C. R. Caldwell
Herbert Wyle
Baltimore
Stuart Olivier
Philadelphia
Staunton
Olivier
Wyle
Baltimore News
Philadelphia Times
Mirrors Add Luster To City Market Street Rink
Patrons at the Market street rink enjoy new large mirrors around the skating area. The costly mirrors serve as a handsome ornament and attract visitors to one of the leading amusements in the city.
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Market Street Rink
Mr Cover's Brother Paralyzed in Maryland Stroke
Mr Thomas Cover left this afternoon for Westminster Maryland after receiving a telegram saying his youngest brother Henry Cover had suffered a stroke of paralysis and was dangerously ill.
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Cover
Thomas Cover
Westminster
Henry Cover
Mrs. Ray Wins Suit Against Funk Estate in Frederick
Judge Thomas W. Harrison rules in favor of Virginia Ray widow in the Funk versus Ray partnership dispute. The decision confirms a settlement receipt from 1904 and upholds the late John Ray and J N W Funk firm books as consistent with the receipt. The filing shows Mrs Ray as principal beneficiary under the will with a separate policy payout to H C A Funk's son. The total claim was about 7000 dollars and the case may go to the Court of Appeals.
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Harrison
J. N. W. Funk
W. Funk
John Ray
Thomas W. Harrison
Frederick County
Ray
Virginia Ray
Funk & Ray
Mr. Ray
Funk
Firth
Messrs. Funk
Virginia Smith
Mr.Ray
H. C. A. Funk
Mr. Funk
Verdict Promised By Next Tuesday
The Woodstock coroner's jury has finished testimony on the Pugh's Run wreck on the Southern Railway and promised a verdict next Tuesday. Principal witnesses included Dispatcher Peyton of Alexandria and Agent Chapman of Woodstock, with conflicting testimony between Conductor Yokum and Agent Bowers over orders to meet the local freight at Woodstock. Engineer Tuck is recovering at Strasburg Hospital and other injured trainmen are near full recovery and some have returned to work.
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Woodstock
Pugh
Southern Railway
Peyton
Alexandria
Chapman
Yokum
Bowers
Edinburg
Tuck
Strasburg Hospital
Abot
Miss Amelie Pilson Weds Charles Adams Woods in Vintage Ceremony
Miss Amelie Eric Pilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Pilson of Washington, married Charles Adams Woods of Boston and Atlanta at noon Thursday in St. Thomas Church. Rev. C. Ernest Smith officiated before relatives and friends, with a breakfast for about sixty at the bride’s home. Out-of-town guests included the Conrad sisters of Virginia, noted for a prior White Post dance.
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Amelie Eric Pilson
Benjamin F. Pilson
Washington
Charles Adams Woods
Bostom
Atlanta
St.Thomas's Church
C. Ernest. Smith
Conrad
Hop. William
Real Estate Bargain at 614 South Market Street
Describes a six room house with a large lot at 614 South Market Street offered by attorney M. M. Lynch. Also advertises Haddox for suits overcoats hats caps shoes and gent’s furnishings with a guarantee to save money.
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South Market Street
M. M. Lynch
Haddox
Resolutions by Bible Class for William H. Slagle
The Golden Rule Bible Class passes a series of memorial resolutions mourning the loss of William H. Slagle. The group expresses sorrow, honors his character, offers condolences to his family, commends them to divine Providence, and requests publication in The Evening Star and preservation in their records.
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William H. Slagle
Evening Star
Services Change at Brucetown Church Sunday
News from Brucetown Virginia reports a Sunday service at 3 PM in the village church led by Rev H V Whesler replacing the usual 7 30 PM. The public is invited and asked to attend or retrieve the information. Also noted is Col C M Rest of Millersburg Kentucky whose wife lies ill at St Josephs Hospital Lexington Kentucky. Mr W B Timberlake has recovered enough to resume work. Reports mention corn prices rising and hogs being killed earlier in the season.
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Brucetown
H. V. Whesler
Col. C. M. Rest
Millersburg
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lexington
Hoga
Lost Lambs Wool Muff Reward Offered
A reward is offered for the return of a lambs wool muff lost on Tuesday near Star Split. Return to the owner if found.
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Lamb
Miss Lillie Leafe Dies in Portsmouth at 18
Miss Lillie May Leafe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Leafe, formerly of Winchester, died last night at her parents home in Portsmouth Virginia after months of ill health. Her body will be brought to Winchester for burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She leaves three brothers Lindsay Norman and Fred Leafe and sister Nellie Leafe, all of Portsmouth.
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Winchester
Lillie May Leafe
Joseph W. Leafe
Portsmouth
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Miss Leafe
Bristol
Messrs
Lindsay
Norman
Fred. Leafe
Nellie Leafe
Conversions Reported at Braddock Street Revival
During the week at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South several conversions occurred at the revival services. Men’s prayer meetings were productive. Decision day is Sunday with services at 9 45 a m, preaching at 11 a m, prayer and experience at 3 p m, and revival at 7 30 p m. All are invited.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Judge Duke to Speak At Winchester Elks Memorial
The Winchester lodge of Elks No. 867 holds its annual memorial services Sunday at 2 20 in City Hall Auditorium. Judge R T W Duke of Charlottesville Va will deliver the oration with City Solicitor R Gray Williams giving the eulogy and L R Swimley directing the orchestra. Capper chairs the arrangements committee with Williams hosting the guest speaker.
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Lodge of Sorrow
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
City Hall
R. T. W. Duke SI
Charlottesville
R. Gray Williams
Lodge of Elks
L. R. Swimley
Elks’ Orchestra
Duke
Virginia
Williams
BE. B. Capper
Thanksgiving Mask Carnival and Rink Race Meet
Thanksgiving week features at the Market st rink include a mask carnival with ten turkeys awarded on Wednesday night. Races on Tuesday night pit top skaters from Washington Baltimore and other points. Tonight offers a gold medal skating and a rabbit hop event.
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Market St
Balto
Aimed at the World the Empress Dowager and a Patriot
The article recalls the death of the Empress Dowager of China and cites her power and influence while labeling her as a dangerous woman who dominated scholars and rulers. It contrasts her reign with a recent death of Don Lomas Herrade Palma, presented as a true patriot who sacrificed for Cuba.
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Nemo
China
God
England
Li Hung 2
Mister Wu
Don Lomas Herrade Palma
Cuba
Businessman seeks clock lighting fund for City Hall
A businessman told The Star of a campaign to raise 50 dollars a year to light the City Hall clock. He plans to recruit 100 citizens contributing 60 cents each after the council rejected a 50 dollar municipal appropriation. He says pledges are accruing.
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Oday
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Joseph Bryaws
Richmond Times-Dispatch
John 8. Mosby
Staunton Dispatch
Mrs. Ray
Amelie Pilson
Charles Wood
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Miss Lillie Leafe
Long Home
Miss Léafe
Arthur Leafe
Lewis Jones Knittings Company
Judge Duke
Elks
Charlotte Temple
Cooper. Bros
Orndorft & MevVicar
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