L. R. Fay Elected President of Shenandoah Valley Fair
At the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society annual meeting in Winchester the election of officers and directors for the coming year saw Logan R. Fay chosen as president, succeeding Capt. Thomas S. Chamblin. Fay is owner of Hackwood and described as a progressive young man. Chamblin was made first vice president. Several new and reappointed officers and directors were named, including Ash Unger, Charles Mullikin, and James B. Russell among others, with M. J. Hardesty re-elected as chief marshal and J. W. Taylor as grounds superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester
Logan R. Fay
Thomas S. Chamblin
Clarke County
Chamblin
Arthur Unger
Morgan County
W. Va
A. R. Unger
Charles Mullikin
William G. Conrad
James B. Russell
A. S. Wright
James Cather
Frederick County
S. H. Hansbrough
S. M. Chiles
S. A. Byers
J. W. Baker
M. J. Hardesty
B. M. Carter
Scott Grant
R. T. Barton
B .c. Shull
H. 8. Lupton, W. 8. Hiett, T. P. Spates, S.H. Hansbrough, R M. Ward, H. F. Byrd
Roy Duvall
Gray Silver
Berkeley County
C. J. Nixon
Hampshire County
W. H. Harness
Hardy County
R. R. Smith
Jefferson County
Capt
J. K. McCann
B. F. Richards
Shenandoah County
H. R. Chandlin
Loudoun County
D. M. Kipps
Warren County
K. Sempers
Fauquier County
J. R. Rust
Prince William County
T. S. Chamblin
Annual Report Letter From S V A S President
Winchester Va November 30 1908 the S V A S stockholders meeting reports a successful year with expenses covered and a neat treasury balance. The president T B Chamblin thanks the board and patrons for support and acknowledges the board members for their cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
T. 8S
Chamblin
Sale on sweaters continues at 39 cents
Local listing notes remaining sweaters priced at 39 cents, with stock still available for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ENS
Tragedy in Kernstown: Mrs Bertie Lichliter Dies Suddenly
Mrs Bertie Lichliter 22, wife of William C Lichliter of McCauley farm Kernstown died suddenly at home after heart pain. She was daughter of Samuel and Mrs Loy Cedar Grove and married October 16 1907 at Edinburg Shenandoah county. Funeral Wednesday at Kernstown M E Church South with interment at Mount Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie CO. Lichliter
William
Lichliter
McCauley Farm
Kernstown
Marion
Arthur Loy
Melisa Loy
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Olive
R. G. Hammond
United Brethren Church
Floods in Oklahoma Cause Over 20 Million Dollars Damage
Special to The Star reports floods across Oklahoma causing more than 20 million dollars in damage. Central railroad traffic halted indefinitely as the river runs six feet above the high water mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Auction note promises wagon for Lohr Capper's will
A short notice states that 75 Octagon-Wrappers will receive a strong, serviceable wagon free. The item manager advises saving expense by not sending to New York. The date notation reads 11-30-1p-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohr Capper'’s
New York
Boxing training and baby show at Down Town Rink block party
The Down Town Rink plans a Tuesday night block party featuring two boys in boxing training for an upcoming match and a baby show. No pictures tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down Town
Virginia Weather: Rain and Warmer Tonight Central
Central Virginia sees rain and warmer temperatures tonight. Rain continues Tuesday, turning colder in the afternoon, especially in the west and north regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Base Balt Game At New Rink Tuesday
The two baseball teams with strong crowds at the new rink will clash again on Tuesday night. Gates open early as both sides seek a decisive win in this return matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tink
Man Dies After Being Struck By Train Near Berryville
Ernest McDonald a married man living near the Old Chapel south of Berryville Virginia was struck and killed by the northbound Norfolk and Western Railway train No 14 near the station on Saturday night He was intoxicated and it is believed walked onto the tracks and fell asleep The coroner held an inquest and ruled death an accidental result of being struck by the engine He leaves a widow two children his mother and two brothers and funeral services were held at his home with burial at the Old Chapel graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McDonald
Norfolk and Western Railway
Berryville
The
Star
William Mallory
McDonald
J. B. Harris
J. R. Dakeman
Charles Town
W. Va
Miss Elliott
Julian Woolingham
Shepherdstown
Sheriff Levi
J. M. Robeson
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church of
Millwood
Organ Recital at Christ Church Friday Night
An evening organ recital by Miss Hastie G. Main at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church will start 8:15. She is joined by Prof. Thomas Cutty of New York performing five or six violin selections. Cutty, violin instructor at Kee Mar College in Hagerstown, Md, is regarded as a virtuoso. Admission is free with a silver offering to the choir fund. Music lovers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastie G. Main
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Miss Main
Thomas Cutty
New York
Cutty
Kee Mar College
Hagerstown
Monarch Shirt Sale Ad At Hable’s For 69 Cents
An advertising snippet promises a Monarch shirt for 69 cents at Hable’s, offering a bargain notice likely aimed at shoppers. The brief mentions a price deal and store name without additional details.
Obituary and local notices from Staunton area
James Alfred Carper died at Western State Hospital Staunton on November 23 at age 62 leaving widow Amanda Carper and children Mrs. Fred Wood Mrs. Fred Goss Eva Carper and two step children Mrs Lula Fidler of Stephenson Va and George Morrison of Wilmington Del Local notices mention Hable knee pants a sale and local shoppers and brief business trips by W A Wall and C B Dooley with crowds seen at Hables last Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alfred Carper
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Amanda Carper
Fred. Wood
Fred. Goss
Eva Carper
Lula Fidler
Stephenson
George Morrison
Wilmington
Wheat Quoted Stable Amidstead of Advance
Deliveries of wheat go to local dealers and prices are not expected to rise. Today’s quotations show a dollar level near 1.00 per unit with varied listings for corn oats hay potatoes and other farm commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Cote
Catholics May Eat Meat On Christmas Day Dispensation Granted
A papal dispensation allows Catholics to eat meat on Christmas Friday. For the first time since 1963 the great feast falls on Friday and Turks may be eaten with impunity. The privilege applies worldwide but not to New Year's Day when it also falls on a Friday.
Laundry Company Moves Office and Contact Details
Removal of office announced after purchasing the laundry of W. M. Sarotson. Office moved from Water Street to the works at the corner of Kent and Water Streets. WINGHESTER STEAM LAUNDRY operated by Li. Robinson, proprietor, with J. H. Jackson as clerk. Both phones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. -M- Sarojtson
Weet Water St
Kent and
Water St
Winghester Steam Laundry
Li. Robinson
J. H
Jackson, Mer
Apt
Council to Receive Report on Rail Link
The Star announces a council meeting Tuesday night to review the city rights regarding the Cumberland Valley and Baltimore and Ohio railroad connection. John M. Steck referred the issue to the city solicitor for investigation, with a report expected to be presented. The Star views the link as beneficial for local shippers and Winchester businessmen, though city rights remain undecided pending the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Common Council
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
John M. Steck
the Star
Winchester
Laundry Firm Passed From Sumption to C. L. Robinson
The laundry business and plant on Kent Street were sold by Good & Company to C. L. Robinson, proprietor of the Winchester ice factory, for $6,400. Robinson plans repairs and promises prompt service. W. M. Sumption, former proprietor, is a noted local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sumption
Messrs. Good & Company
C. L. Robinson
Winchester Ice Factory
Robinson
Kent Street
Kent Street Presbyterian Church
Sumption
Miss Sallie Dailey Dies After Prolonged Illness
Miss Sallie Gertrude Dailey daughter of James Dailey died after a six month illness at her father’s South Kent street home in the twenty first year of life. She leaves a father a Kansas City brother a sister trio and many friends. The funeral from First Baptist Church at 2 40 pm will be conducted by Rev Ex J Lewis with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Sallie Gertrude Dailey
James Dailey
South Kent Street
Miss Dailey
Shee
R. L. Dailey
Kansas City
Thanksgiving guests depart after visit with local family
Mr and Mrs John Anderson and Mrs Tanits Buxbawm and Dr Washington spent Thanksgiving week in this city as guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hardy of South Braddock streets. They returned home on a Saturday evening. Mr Anderson works in the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Tanits
Buxbawm
Washington
Clarence
Be.’ Hardy
South Braddock Streets
Anderson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hable Posts Record Saturday Business at Local Shop
Hable reports the biggest day's business ever on Saturday with strong customer turnout and a clear boost in sales. The bustling activity points to growing local demand and potential expansion considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hable
Romance Begins in Hospital Wedding in Philadelphia
Miss Ava Darlington daughter of Mr and Mrs John Darlington of Washington DC married Louis B Ridenour of Washington on November 14 the ceremony occurred in Philadelphia after Darlington nursed at Garfield Hospital later marrying Ridenour the couple plans an extended wedding trip and residence in Washington PMID: none provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar- Trela Hospital
Washington
Darlington
Garfield Hospital
Ridenour
Philadelphia
Winchester
Ridnour
Hagerstown Couple Quietly Weds in Alexandria
Miss Anna Alvey daughter of the late Judge Richard H. Alvey and Vincent Jamison Jr. of Hagerstown were secretly married in Alexandria Virginia. The ceremony was performed by Rev Carpenter of the Episcopal Church and was kept private until today.
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Hagerstown
Winchester
Alexandria
Anna Alvey
Richard H. Alvey
District of Columbia
Vincent Jamison, Jr
Pacific Coast
Washington
Mr. Carpenter
Episcopal Church
Baker Building Leased for Five-Year Post Office Use
The Postoffice Department accepts Dr. Robert W. Baker of Washington as owner and lessee of the Market and Water streets building for a five year term starting July 1. The government may vacate the premises anytime, as a newer federal building is planned at Braddock and Piccadilly streets.
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Postoffice Department
Robert W. Baker
Washington
Baker
Market and
Water Streets
Federal
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Baker Building
Headley's Bon Bons and Chove Candies Ad
Local shop offers Headley's Bon Bons and Chove candies with quality and apparent affordable pricing. The notice hints at promotional items and favorable value from Orndo fy and McVigar.
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Headley
Ptf
Orndofy & McVigar
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L. R. Fay
J. W. Taylor
Robert Worsley
Clark H. Purcell
Bertie Lichliter
Pope
Rome
Pope Pius
Vatican
Root
Elihu Root
New York State
Monarch
Hable’s
Mr. Carper
W. AV. Wall
Baltimore
Mr.c
Dooley
Hable's
Mr. Robinson Bays Sumption
Miss Darlington
Louis Ridenour
Hlis Bride
J.p.haddox
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