Wills Probate Records From September Court Session
The September term of the Cor poration Court convened at City Hall under Judge William Attkinson. Wills probated include Sal Rosenmyer dated 1902 bequeathing all to wife Emma Rosenmyer with executrix bond waived. Charles P K Lewis dated 1908 leaving all to Rosa B Lewis. Thomas D Lupton dated 1890s leaving all to nephew Joseph M Lupton, executor. administrator William M Lupton appointed. Sidney S Chapman estate no will. M M Lynch appointed administrator after wife declined.
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Thomas D. Lupton
Joseph M. Lupton
Byrd Law Case In Circuit Court
R M Henry to be arraigned in Circuit Court on habeas corpus to test the Byrd liquor law on malt brew sales in less than six bottle lots. Henry was arrested with four Winchester men, fined $500 each in Magistrate Wilson's court, case removed to circuit court, judge Harrison to rule, possible appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals.
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Byrd
Chester
Wilson
Henry
Circuit Court
Supreme Court of Appeals
Local Visitors Arrive for Business and Social Guests
Dr. William F Hutchinson now of Portsmouth Va arrives this afternoon on business. Lewis Ryan of Buffalo NY and Miss Madeline Wine of Chambersburg Pa are guests of Mrs Nettie Ryan on North Washington Street. Mr and Mrs D A Swink left this morning for their Norfolk home after a week with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs D W Swink in the city.
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Lewis Ryan
Buffalo, NL
Madeline Wine
Chambersburg, ‘Pa
Nettie Ryan
North
Washington Street
D. A. Swink
Norfolk
Siler Elected Moderator at Winchester Presbytery Session
The Winchester Presbytery closed its fall meeting with Rev. John C. Siler elected moderator and Rev. A Ga Link named clerk. The body, comprising 53 churches 23 ministers and 2000 Sunday school teachers and scholars, reported 4200 communicants and $48000 contributed last year. The group planned spring meetings in Woodstock beginning April 15 and discussed cooperation with the West Virginia Synod over Davis and Elkins College in Elkins.
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Winchester
Presbyterian
Shepherdstown
Stephenson
Woodstock
John C. Siler
Duffields
A. Ga. Link
Strasburg
M. B. Lambdin
Keyser
W. Va
Affinity And Wife Make Up In Earle Household
Monroe readers are informed that Ferdinand Pinney Earle and his wife have reconciled amid prior domestic tension. Mrs. Earle, carrying their baby, arrived at Oxford station on Saturday night, eluding villagers and reuniting with her husband.
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Monroe, Bree
Dove of Peace
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Affinity Fame
Bryan and Kern Democratic Club Postponed Meeting
The Bryan and Kern Democratic Club meeting is postponed until September 25 at 8 o'clock in the Court House Hall due to Old Home Week activity. Democrats are urged to attend and enroll as club members.
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Bryan and Kern Democratic Club
G Court House
Winchester monument unites Union Confederate veterans
Governor Edwin Stuart attended the 44th anniversary of the Winchester battle for a Pennsylvania soldiers monument unveiling in the National Cemetery. Officials praised valor on both sides and reconciliation, with speeches by Mulholland and Barton and a prayer by Lacy. Stuart’s silk hat fate became a lighthearted postscript.
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National Cemetery
Keating Named Director At Farmers and Merchants Bank
John Keating elected director of Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Baltimore. A Cumberland native with extensive Cumberland business ties, he aided in reorganizing Union Trust Company and Belvedere Hotel Company and serves as vice president of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Winchester. He plans Baltimore residence during visits.
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Keating
Baltimore
Cumberland
James Clark
Wedding guest from Appomattox visits Winchester society
Hon Hy D Flood of Appomattox is in town for the wedding of John P Campbell and Mary Bowie Johnson, visiting his sister Mrs R B Byrd and planning to stay several days in Winchester. Also notices of events at Market Street rink and a college employment ad appear.
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Bowie Johnson
R. BE. Byrd
Mr. Flood
Millinery Opening by Miss Frances B. Cline
Miss Frances B. Cline announces pattern hats opening on Tuesday and Wednesday September 22 and 23. Public invited.
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Frances B. Cline
Forest Fires Destroy Towns in Wisconsin
Forest fires razed Gagen and Woodboro in Rhinelander area leaving about 4,000 residents homeless. Refugees and local Rhinelander residents gather to aid the stricken towns as flames threaten nearby areas.
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Gees
Rhinelander
Lost purse reward for return of papers to The Star
A purse found with money and valuable papers bearing the name Jacob Crisman Sr. will be returned to The Star office with no questions asked. The notice offers a reward for returning the found items.
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Jacob Crisman, Sr
Star Office
Weather forecast for Virginia shows cloudy skies
The forecast for Virginia calls for cloudy conditions with a chance of showers tonight or Tuesday.
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Virginia
Miss Crosman in Mistress Nell at the Auditorium
Miss Crosman portrayed Nell Gwyn in the English play Mistress Nell to a large Saturday crowd. Her capable company delivered a delightful performance and the audience rewarded the artful, vivacious star with enthusiastic reception. Manager Hable plans Sousa's Band as the next offering.
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Ming Het Let Crosman
Nell
Nell Gwyn
Nel Gwyn
Hable
Sousa
Local merchants boast value in city ad war of prices
A fragment notes J. P. Hadeen claiming higher value than rivals in town. It also reports Harry Coburn leaving for Terra Alta West Virginia after visiting friends, and Mr. and Mrs. W R Campbell returning to Washington after extended visits in Winchester and area.
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Harry Coburn
Terra Alta
W. Va
Overcoat Sale Ad Misprint Sparks Reader Guesswork
A fragmented ad fragment mentions saving money on overcoats with a guaranteed fit but lacks complete details. The garbled line hints at a sales pitch promising big savings and a fit guarantee, leaving readers guessing the full offer and terms.
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Corporation Court
Cor
Poration
William
Sal
Myer
C. P. Grove
George F. Norton
Rosenmyer
Executrix
Charles P. K
Lewis
Rosa B. Lewis
A. R. Leathers
Clara
Brown
William M. Lupton
Sidney S. Chapman
Hus
John B. Chapman
M. M. Lynch
Chapman
Thomas
W. Harrison
Proceedings
Mr. Henry
Harrison
D. W. Swink
John Siler
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins
Tion
West Virginia
Winchester Presbytery
Hearst News Service
Erie
Albion
Chelsea
Boston
Atwood
MecManus
Charlestown
East
MR. Barton
Gov. Edwin
Stuart
Thomas J. Stewart
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania, National Guard
Battle of
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Robert T. Barton
Patriots
Conntry
James M. Schoonmaker
Peecante
Pennsylvanie Andd Mounament Commission
Pennsylvania
Robert EB. . Lee
Eral
Gally
St. Clair A. Mulholland
Philadelphia
Mulholland
Regi
Cold Stream Guards
England
The
Federates
Peter Boyd
Tod
And
J. Horace Lacy
Win
Chester Presbyterian Church
Deliver
John P. Hyde
Er Martial
the ‘Assembly
Kern
Penn
Sylvania
Miss Schoonmaker
J. M Schoonmaker
Philadelphia Press Today
National Guard Brigade
Guard Division Review
John W. Schall
Allentown
John Keating
Merchants’ National Bank of Bal
Baltimore Enterprises
Union Trust Company
Direc
Mr. Keating
Terprise
Tive
Hy D. Flood
Appomattox
Mary
Market-St
Shenaydgah C
Hoenshel
Dayton
Welton
Rhinelander, Wis
Gagen
Woodboro
Chicago
Joseph G
Cannon-is
Scalawago
William T. McElween
Congregationalist Church
Evanston
Weather Forecast
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Atten
Miss Cifoeman
Tory
Ap—Tos
Misso Man
J. P
W. R. Campbell
Washington
J. P. “Haddox
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