Uncle Jakie the weather vane fireman of Winchester
In post Civil War Winchester, a copper weather vane fireman named Uncle Jakie was crafted by sign painter Jacob Earnhardt and placed atop the Union fire house tower. Later moved to the Rouss tower, he has stood above the city through summers and winters, never taking a day off, and remains a fixture that signals the weather and the day.
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Kipling
Winchester
Baltimore
Old
Union Fire Company
Halloway
Jacob Barnhardt
Lawyers’ Row
Maurice Lynch
Barnhardt
Inter
Earnhardt
Union Fire House
West Boscawen Street
Lutheran Sunday School
Jakie Earnhardt
Rouss
Uncle Jakie
Reuss
Jakie
Lawyers Declare Citizens Can Load Up Wine Cellars
Richmond Virginia May 16 1916 lawyers say a possible error in prohibition law may allow citizens to fill wine cellars to capacity before November 1 1916 when Virginia goes dry. The attorney general and state prohibition commissioner have not issued an official ruling on this interpretation despite inquiries from large liquor interests.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia
Three Greatest Canals And Their Seasonal Openings
The three greatest canals are the Suez the Panama and the Soo linking Lake Superior with Huron and Michigan. The Soo canal operates only two thirds of the year while the Suez and Panama remain open year round.
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Suez
Panama
Lake Superior
Kes Huron
Michigan
Candidates for Council in the April Democratic Primary
The Star lists six candidates for the First Ward and five for the Second Ward, with three to be chosen in each ward. Voters are urged to cast ballots only for up to three candidates per ward in the April 14 primary to ensure their votes count.
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the Star
F. L. Glaize
B. M. Knight
J. George Baetjer
R. F. Brill
J. C. Horn
Oil long used in California heats up then earthquakes threaten
Californians burned oil for heat and power since 1880. Originally used in ship galleys, its convenience spurred rapid growth as an infant industry until the San Francisco earthquake and fire nearly ruined its prospects.
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California
San Francisco
Republicans Nominate Hughes Progressives Pick Roosevelt
Oyster Bay June 10 Theodore Roosevelt is named as a Progressive choice and Henry Cabot Lodge is discussed as a potential compromise for the Republicans. Rumors swirl that if Hughes is chosen by Republicans and Roosevelt by Progressives a withdrawal could follow opening a path for a new Republican nominee.
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Hughes
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Henry Cabot
Massachusetts
Col Roosevelt
Tors
Senator Lodge
Megoemvel
Old Guard
Colo
Unrealized Rail Route Would Have Made Winchester East West Hub
The piece chronicles Colis P Huntington's failed bid to route the Washington and Ohio Railroad through Winchester in the 1870s, which, if realized, would have positioned Winchester on a major east west main line. It traces early trains to 1836, costs, and the city’s long rail history including the Winchester and Potomac, B and O, and surrounding lines.
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City
Washington and Ohio Railroad
Collis P. Huntington
Pacific Coast
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wardensville
Huntington
Washington and Cincinnati Railroad
Virginia Central
Washington and Ohio
Valley Central
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Newport News
Cincinnati
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Little Kanawaha
Shenandoah Valley
Upper
Potomac
Harpersine
Potomac River
Winchester, and Potomac
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
John Bruce
Henry W. Baker
Henry M. Brent
John Brown
M. B. Cartmell
John R. Cooper
Capital
Washington, D. C
Winchester and Potomac
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Valley Division
Noa Winchester
Brunswick
Winchester and
Strasburg Junction
Southern Railway
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
Alexandria
Vienna
Bluemont
Round Hill
Snickersville
Blue Ridge
Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Western
Baltimore
Leesburg
Edwards Ferry
Bluermont
The
Old Dominion Company
Spectacular Battle Over Bond Measure in Virginia Legislature
In Richmond on March 13, 1922 a $12,000,000 road bond bill faced a dramatic clash. The Senate passed the measure by one after a pledge-breaking, while the referendum amendment failed 30 to 10. The House initially supported the referendum but deadlocked in conference, yielding a 54 to 37 defeat. Valley lawmakers largely opposed the bond issue, led by Delegate George B. Keezell, with Senator Leedy as the lone Valley supporter.
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Richmond
State Senate
Senate
Byrd
Paul
House
Delegate Hall
Loudoun County
Valley
George B. Keezell
Clarke and
Warren
Leedy
Historic Homes in Frederick County Spotlight Old Houses
Historic homes around Frederick County are highlighted, from Belle Grove near Middleway to Springdale in Bartonville and Long Meadows on Opequon Creek. The article traces early builders like Joist Hite and Isaac Hite Jr., notes original forts, mills, and the evolving ownership of these mansions including Hawthorn, Selma, Hollingsworth, Hackwood Park, and others.
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Frederick County
Pioneer Valley
van Meters
Joist Hite
Belle Grove
Middletown
Isaac Hite, Jr
Nelly Conway Madison
James Madison
Grove
England
Virginia
Hite
S. W. Honeywell
Wellesley
Mass
Springdale
Bartonville
J. R. 5. Stover
Robert Arbuckle
Harry Hack
Betty van Meter
Isaac
John van Meters
Long Meadows
Opequon Creek
Opequon
Samuel and
Mary Gamble Glass
Ban Bridge
County Down
Ireland
T Coun
Joist
Carter Hall
Hephens City
William A. Carter
B. M. Carter
Old Place
Selma
Selmas
Hawthorn
Alexander R. Pendleton
Winchester
James M. Mason
Confederate States
Pendleton
B. M. Knight
Peyton Harrison
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hollingsworth
Jonah Anna
Mary Hollingsworth
David Hollingsworth
Hackwood Park
Stacphenson
Logan R. Fay
Carter Hall and Tuleyrite: Colonial Mansions of Clarke County
Clarke county, once part of Frederick in early days, is tied to Carter Hall near Millwood once owned by the Burwells. The Gerald of Pembert, famed for 19th century Colonial splendor, was built by Nathaniel Burwell at Carter's Grove near Willing. Tuleyrite, built just before 1833 by Col. Joseph Tulley, now belongs to Col. Llewellyn Bull.
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Clarke County
Frederick
Carter
Nathaniel Burwell
Carter’s Grove
Willing
Tuleyrite
Llewellyn Bull
Joseph Tulley
Winchester Chamber of Commerce Aids Tourism Growth
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce, a Shenandoah Valley pioneer, promotes city progress and tourism. Andrew Bell has served as secretary for 14 years after moving from Harrisonburg, while Wilbur M. Krise of Northern Virginia Power Company chairs the chamber, with Sam C. Brooks as vice president and other officers supporting initiatives.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Inc
Shenandoah Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Chamber
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Wilbur M. Krise
Northern Virginia Power Company
Sam C. Brooks
Winchester Chamber Seeks Water Project and Board Renewal
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce outlines continuing support for a new water source and announces board reappointments. It emphasizes Shenandoah Valley tourism, Skyline Drive growth, and the national park’s expected visitor influx as key opportunities for the city and region.
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Shenandoah National Park
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
America
Tri-Color Flag of France Under Napoleon Emperors
The flag used during the first and second French Empires featured three equal vertical stripes blue white and red with an eagle centered on the white stripe. The three bands were dusted with golden Napoleon bees.
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France
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Jakie Barnhardt
H. H. Hable
C. W. Trenary
C. M. Hodgson
J. W. Rosenberger
J. H. Henry
S. Taylor Riter
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Ohio
Winchester & Potomac
Clark’s Gap
Washington and
Clarke
West Virginia
All Valley
Col. Leedy
Page
Wilmer
F. Shryock
Old Forge
Harvey A
Thomas Allen Tidball
Tidball
Glen Burnie
Alfred H. Powell
Joseph Tidball
Thomas A. Tidball
Alexander S
Thomas A
E. C. Stuart
Tavo
KRISE
BELL
R. E. Buncuter
Jokhn Glover
Joseph Hodgson
Wendell B. Goode
B. H. Hamman
James P. Reardon
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Capitol
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Warner Bros
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