Secretary Bryan a Speaker Delivers Two Lectures At Lynchburg Conference
At the Virginia Educational Conference in Lynchburg Superintendent Stearnes praised 1912-13 Virginia school progress including enrollment gains and better teacher training. He highlighted supervision of colored teachers and defended Virginia’s rising educational standing against the Russell Sage Foundation. Prof. Keister was elected president of the State Teachers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Educationall
Lynchburg
Keister
Teachers’ Association
Lynchbuihl
Stearnes
Vinginia
Old Dominion
Witheneee
Virginia
Russell Sage Foundation
Supt
Washington
Sage Foundation
State Teachers’ Association
Harisonburng High and
Julian A. Burruss
Harrisonburg State Normal School
John Lee Wayland
Directors to Fill Vacancies on County Fair Board
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society stock holders meet in Winchester on Monday December 1 to fill several vacancies among officers and directors. If quorum fails, stockholders will appoint. Former fair president Togan R Fay and secretary Robert Worsley resigned after the last fair in September. potential replacements and resignations expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester
Jamiong
Togan R. Fay
Robert Worsley
Fair Association
Man's Hoggishness May End In Death
In Boulder Colorado on November 28 B T Harrie attempted to eat a Thanksgiving dinner for twelve people as a $10 wager and became unconscious likely to die.
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Boulder
Colorado
B. T. Harrie
Premier Borden Sees The President On Fisheries Rights
Premier Robert L. Borden of Canada met with President Wilson to discuss Canadian boundary rights in fisheries. Wilson then departed for New York for a two day vacation and planned to attend the Army Navy football game at the Polo Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasshengpon
Robert L. Borden
Dominion of Canada
Wilson
New York
Army
Navy
Polo Grounds
Notice to Taxpayers on Tax Due Date and Penalty
Taxpayers must pay state taxes by December 1 to avoid a five percent penalty. Real estate, personal, and capitation taxes are due. Treasurer George H. Kinzell Kinzel signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Kinzel
Plan High Honors For Prince of Wales
If the young Prince of Wales travels to the United States for the Panama Canal opening the Navy plans to accord him high honors. The report cites a wire from Washington dated November 28. If he visits he would receive ceremonial recognition and official salute during his stay in the country.
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Prince of Wales
Panama Canal
United States Navy
Public Auction for Nancy McKamey Items Dec 1
Nancy McKameyestate items to be sold at public auction Monday December 1 at 10:30 a.m. The sale includes a bureau an organ rugs carpet dishes and other fine household goods. Terms cash. A G Swanson notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy McKamey
A. G. Swanson
No Hearing Yet for Buford Powell in Dunn Shooting Case
Preliminary hearing for Buford Powell, jailed charged with the shooting death of Roy Dunn near Rest, is postponed with no date set. Prosecutor Herbert Larrick says arraignment will not occur before next week. Also an unrelated rental ad for two brick houses is noted.
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Buford Powell
Roy Dunn
William Dunn
Near Rest
Herbert Larrick
Powe Ll
Sunday School Parade to Honor Virginia Association Workers
A large Winchester parade planned for November 30 features Sunday school groups from Winchester and Frederick County. The march starts at 2 46 PM at Market and Cork, proceeds through Main Braddock and Piccadilly streets, joining churches along the route, ending at the Christian Church for services led by Thomas C. Diggs.
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Virginia State Sunday School ‘Association
Whitt
Williams, Handy
J. E. Cooper
William T. Walters
BE. W. ‘Cather
I. M. Good
Christian Church
Market
Cork Streets
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
Braddock Street
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Water Street
Grace Lutheran Church
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Piccadilly Street
School of
United Brethren Church
Main and
Piccadilly Streets
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Agatn
Corttreet
Braddock and
Clifford Streets
Thomas C. Digigs
Richmond
Virginia Sunday School Association
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Frederick County
United States
For Sale Evening Dress Suit Good as New
For sale an evening dress suit in excellent condition. Apply to Star Office, 1p-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
John Gantz Taken To Marion Asylum
John Gantz, arrested on a charge of attempting to assault Miss Bessie Carlisle, was declared of unsound mind by a lunacy commission. He was taken to the Marion asylum for the criminal insane by Sheriff Pannett. They traveled from Berryville Clarke County to Marion by train about 2:30 this morning. Gantz was previously committed to the Marion asylum and is expected to be held indefinitely.
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John Gantz
Bessie Carlisle
John Coe
Marion
Pannett
Berryville
Clarke County
Norfolk and Western Railway
Gantz
J L Jolliffe's Sale Offers Best Brood Sow
A sale notice invites buyers to J L Jolliffe on December 2 1913 to bid on a prized brood sow and associated stock. The event promises quality breeding stock and figures likely appealing to farmers and hog raisers in the region. The ad emphasizes value and reliability of the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Jolliffe
Thanksgiving Banquet Delights Seagees Society Event
Thanksgiving Day banquet at the Seagees Society in the Savage building on North Street drew a large crowd. Herbert S. Lartick of Frederick County praised the judge and prosperity while A Rahiman served as toastmaster. Music featured duets by Marcellus Anderson and Clifton Grim and guitar mandolin selections by A Bahlman and Robert Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage Building
North Street
Herbert
Lartick
Frederick County
A. Rahiman
Robert G. Clevenger
Aenue
Messre
Marcellus Anderson
Clifton
Grim
Messrs
A. Bahlman
Robert Barr
Noonan’s Livery Stable Deal Warned Off
A terse edict warns that if the party who took blue over from Sr Wack Noonan’s livery stable reforms promptly, they will avoid prosecution. Otherwise authorities will invoke the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokt
Sr Wack
Winchester Screens Keeping Husband Home at Auditorium
A program at the Pictures Auditorium in Winchester features the film Keeping Husband Home. The showing promises to offer a strong message for wives and will run tonight with extra attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
In the Bishop's Carriage at Grand Theater Saturday
Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in In the Bishop's Carriage in four big reels at the Grand Theater Saturday afternoon and the Auditorium Saturday night. Admission is 10 cents. Little Mary is famed as the greatest actress in motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Frohman
Mary Pickford
Grand Theater
Little Mary
Prisoner Rainey Paroled After 20 Years Silent
Jasper Rainey, a convicted murderer who had not spoken for twenty years, was released from Leavenworth Prison after requesting parole. His prison record is noted as good.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Jasper Rainey
Rainey
Widows Dies of Tuberculosis In Winchester Home
Mrs. William C. Rudolph aged 31 years 10 months and 27 days died at her mother's residence on Braddock street in Winchester after a lingering tuberculosis illness. She leaves her mother Elizabeth Davis a daughter Evelyn Rudolph two brothers Benjamin F. Davis and Frank Davis and a sister Mrs. Fannie Brill. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Christian Church with Rev. William T. Walters officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Braddock Street
North Avenue
Tessie Virginia Rudolph
John W. ‘Davis
High Steém
Hampshire County
W. Va
Winchester
Elizebeth Davis
Evelyn Rudolph
Benjamin F. Davis
This City
Frank Davis
Missouri
Fannie Brill
Yellow Springs
William T. Walters
The
Christian Church
Mount Hebron
Lynchings in United States Decline Last Year
Booker T. Washington records show forty five lynchings in the United States during the year, four fewer than the previous year. Mr and Mrs Blackburn of Harpers Ferry were dinner guests at the Evans hotel yesterday.
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Tuskinghe
Ala
Booker T. Washington
United States
Har- S, Va
Hotel Pvans
All Wheels Stop for President Finley Memorial
All transportation on the Southern Roadway paused from 11 to 11:06 AM in Washington to honor the memory of William Wilson Finley president of the railroad who died Tuesday. Funeral services were held at St John Episcopal Church and burial followed at Rock Hill Cemetery.
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Washington
William (Wilson Finley
Railroad
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Roland Cotton Smith
Rock Hill Cemetery
Southern
Finley
Mr. Finley
Pasa Christian
Louisiana
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Dr Craig Murder Trial
Dr William Craig president of Shelbyville Veterinary College pleads not guilty on murder charge in Shelbyville Indiana after being indicted for the killing of Dr Helen Knaibe. The case moves to trial in the municipal court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Shelbyville
Ind
William Craig
Shelbyville Veterinary College
Helen Knaibe
Banquet Snub Delivers Message In Milwaukee Visit
The Milwaukee Press Club, once host to Jack Johnson, decided not to receive former New York Governor William Sulzer during his visit to Milwaukee. The decision marks a quiet, public stance by the club amid national debates surrounding Sulzer and race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwiaukier
Wis
Milwaukee Press Club
Jack Johnson
William Sulzer
New York State
White House Bride Sends Wedding Cards to Miss Kern
Winchester residents receive wedding cards from Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson at the White House in 1918. Miss Kern, a Winchester teacher, studied at Goucher College along with Wilson. Cards will be kept as souvenirs. note on sale and lost ring also appears in this fragment.
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White House
Oklock
Jessie. Woodreiw Wilson
Wilson
Winchester
Elizabeth Kern
Bentley Kern
Kern
Goucher College
Baltimore
Miss Wilson
Miss Kern
College
Mies ‘Wilson
Goucher
John Kerr
Uc Schools of
Admirals Beatty Orders US Warships On East Coast
The report describes Admiral Beatty directing United States ships to the East Coast amid threats from Mexico and Central America. It notes arrests, rebel espionage cases, and a Mexican skirmish with Villa’s forces. Coyotes scavenging on battlefields and vultures hovering over the conflict are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Diag
Juares
London
Phe
Ray Te
Enormnous
Beckie
Tee
Neleen O'Shaughnessy
Jean
Albert Sanpotos
Kidder Elaime
Stendara OW
Paso
Texas
Lence
Villa
Chitwabua
Vet
Fleet reshuffle shifts Atlantic and Mediterranean duties
A government notice states the Atlantic fleet commands are reassigned to Mediterranean waters to relieve the second division, reflecting a strategic transfer in naval appointments and responsibilities.
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Sion
Weather Forecast for Poreborg and Surroundings
Unsettled conditions with night and Saturday rain likely. Expect overcast skies and damp surfaces. Winds diminish by afternoon. Coasts may see light showers in the northern portions. Temperatures stay mild with occasional breaks after rainfall.
The King and Daughters Run with Mia Gi PF
On a recent afternoon Mia Gi PF participates as Woover joins the King family in a lighthearted run. The scene centers on a casual outing featuring the King and his daughters enjoying a simple outdoor activity.
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Head of
Bryan
County Fair Board
Borden
S.m.orndoff
Seagees
Pictures
Bishops
J. L. Jobliffe
Wadesville
George Thomas
Martinsburg
Laura Kuhnie
Virginia Redman
Rose
Margaret Hardy
Mrs
William Hardy
North Braddock” Street
H. B. Rudolph
William C. Rudolph
Harry B. Rudolph
Elizabeth Davis
John Davis
Craig
Johnson
Sulzer
Streets of
Mediterranean
Connecticut
Saland
Ohio
Admiral Beatty
Mexico
Son
Pearson
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