Tablet in memory of Colonel Andrews unveiled at Stephenson Depot
A bronze tablet set on a granite block at Stephenson's Depot honors Lieut. Col. Richard Snowden Andrews and his battalion for defending the Stephenson bridge on June 15 1863 against Milroy's advance. The unveiling drew family and Confederate veterans with an eloquent address by R Gray Williams.
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Stephenson
Stephenson's Depot
Carolyn Snowden Fahnestock
Gibson Fahnestock
Washington
Charles Lee Andrews
New York
Richard Snowden Andrews
Milroy
Andrews
The
Confederacy
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Robert E. Lee
Colonel Andrews
P. Bryant Baker
Fahnestock
W. Roy Stephenson
Martinsburg Pike
Charles Lee Andrews Jr
United States Navy
Major Snowden Andrews Fahnestock
A.B. F
Sylvanus Stokes, Jr
Tunstall Smith
Smith
Baltimore
Milltary
Was & Firm Believ
Military
South
Napoleon
Tredegar Iron Works
Maryland Light Artillery
Richmond
Andrew's Battery
Charles S. ‘Winder
Cedar Run
Slaughter’s Mountain
Stephenson Bridge
Martinsburg
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Dement
Edward Johnson
Contee
Lee
Col. Andrews
John A. Morgan
First
North Carolina Regiment
Randolph H .McKim
Epiphany
Episcopal Church
Capper Bill Aims to End Farm Futures Gambling
Senator Capper proposes a 10 percent federal tax to curb futures trading in wheat corn and cotton with licenses for limited non speculative trades. The bill targets wagering in boards of trade and speeds penalties including fines up to $10,000 and a year in jail. Farmers and actual delivery buyers would be exempt from restrictions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Capper
Kansas
Capper
Senate
House
Kincher
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
United States
Mysterious Night Explosion Wakes Winchester
Hundreds of Winchester residents were roused at 12 15 am by a loud blast. Investigators found no source and considered meteor or electrical storm as possibilities. Officials checked quarries convicts camps ice plants hospitals and storages but yielded no clues.
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Winchester
Xmas Seal Sale Appeals for Tuberculosis Aid
The notice urges support for the Xmas Seals drive starting December 4 to fund tuberculosis relief. It emphasizes refusing the pleas of the volunteers and highlights that a small purchase could save a life, urging readers to make the sale theirs.
Names of Andrew's Hordes and a Confederate monument
The article lists names engraved on a tablet honoring Col. Andrew and his Confederate soldiers at Stephenson's Depot. It recounts Andrews wounds and recovery, his postwar duties with Gen Lee in Europe, and family details. A separate note from Luray Virginia mentions tongue less hogs brought from Rappahannock County.
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Luray
Rappahannock County
John €. Williams
Funeral of Dr Godfrey L Miller at Presbyterian Church
The funeral for the late Dr Godfrey L Miller who died at his home in Washington and Piccadilly streets will be held Monday at 3 pm from the Presbyterian Church. Rev J H Lacy will officiate with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are relatives including G C Miller A J Green R W Shultz W R Miller Robert S Bell John S Miller Fred S Boyd P W Boyd L A Miller A D Henkel and B M Knight.
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Godfrey .L. Miller
Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Presbyterian Church
J.H. Lacy
Miller
Mount Hebron
G. C. Miller
G C. Miller
A. J. Green
Star Thanked For Publicity
A letter received by The Star from Miss J. E. Morton secretary of the National Allied Relief Committee in New York expresses appreciation for The Star’s publicity of their work aiding starving European children. The note references a clipping from the Winchester Evening Star dated November 22 and thanks the newspaper for cooperation.
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J. E. Morton
National Allied Relief Committee
New York
Robertl. Gray
Winchester Evening Star
Europe
Beagle hounds missing near Frederick Berkeley border
Lost on the border of Frederick and Berkeley counties two beagle hounds black white and tan. Reward. Robt Schultz Winchester Va.
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Frederick
Berkeley
Robt
Schultz
Winchester
Winchester Invited to Host Next State Agricultural Convention
The Virginia State Agricultural Society plans to meet in Winchester next year after an invitation presented by James DuShase and Phillip Williams. Winchester pledges $1,000 for expenses and displays, and Frederick County fruit growers urged joining the Horticultural Society to boost interest in the state’s leading apple producing region.
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Virginia State Agricultural Society
Staunton
James DuShase
Phillip Williams
Winchester
Frederick County
Frederick’ County
Horticultural Society
Lhss
W. Trenary
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Williams
Wincheter
Whitehead
Virginia Hotel
James DuShane
Broaddus Chamberlain
Arthur Robinson
Lewis Pidgeon
8. M.chiles
George N. Whitehead
George Heist
William P. Massey
H. F. Moomaw
Cloverdale
Howard M. Hoge
Loudoun County
T. W. Wollen
Crozet
H. M.hoge
Lincoln
T. N. Thompson
Harrisonburg
Purcell McCue
Greenwood
BB. D. Nininger
Roanoke
T. W. Wilson
F. D. Fromme
Xmas Checks Monday at Commercial and Savings Bank
The bank will mail Xmas Club checks totaling 25000 to paid in full members on Monday morning the 6th. The club stays open until Monday the 13th for those not yet paid, then checks are issued. Members can present cards for cash if unable to pay. The bank invites new members to join eight classes. Open Saturday nights. Resources one million dollars.
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the Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester
Commercial and Savings Bank
Hand Made Gifts Sold At Miss Hodgson Millinery Parlor
Ip presents a note that Miss Hodgson's Millinery Parlor offers hand made gifts valued by shoppers. The short item highlights the shop as a destination for seasonal crafts and unique presents.
Export Your Apples Prospects Never Better
Public notice urges exporting apples with improved prospects and directs interested parties to contact Thomas W. Mathews at Piccadilly Street opposite Post Office, Virginia for sailing dates and government permit matters.
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Thomas W. Mathews
Lomess Bt
Piccadilly St
Postester
Negroes Seek Recognition and Voting Rights Action
The NAACP urged the House Committee on the Census to examine alleged violent and unconstitutional disfranchisement of Black voters in southern states. James W. Johnson said 12,000,000 African Americans stand ready to testify in Washington next week about registration barriers and denial of ballot casting.
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New York
Aouthern
United States
House Committee
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Siegel
James W. Johnson
Dogs Kill Entire Flock of Sheep Near Woodstock
One hundred percent of a sheep flock owned by M. M. Bowman and Mr. Didawick on their Woodstock area farm was killed by dogs. Twenty seven sheep remained on the neck until November 20 when five died. Over several nights the dogs decimated the flock. twenty two more perished. Owners had protected the sheep in a dog proof stable, but digging allowed access. Recently sheep owned by George L. Sager and H. B. Chapman were attacked with fatalities.
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Waath
M. M. Bowman
George L. Sager
H.B. Chapman
Boots Frye to Stand Trial for 1917 Bank Robbery
Luther alias Boots Frye faces trial December 13 in Oakland Garrett county Maryland for the May 4 1917 Kitzmiller National Bank hold up. Frye confessed after arrest in late August 1920 implicating Paul and Dave Neff now imprisoned in Virginia. the Neffs will be brought to Maryland on Virginia terms for arraignment. Frye housed in Garrett county jail as a model prisoner and may plead guilty.
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Luther
Boots” Frye
Kitzmiller
Dave Neff
Virginia
Shenandoah County
Maryland
Frye
Garrett County
Rev Mr Depp To Preach On Fools At Market Street Church
Reverend Walter M Depp pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church announces a sermon series on fools from the Bible and Winchester. Tomorrow evening at 7 30 he continues with The Brilliant Fool following last Sunday's The Sensuous Fool. He plans The Seal ous Fool and The Covetous Fool on future Sundays with December 19’s topic The Covetous Fool. Public invitation extended. Showalter Groves advertises.
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Mr. Depp
Walter M. Depp
Market Street ‘Methodist
Defendent Marries Accuser’s Father After County Court Trial
In a North Frederick county case a young woman accused of assault was acquitted after testimony alleging the boy Melvin Deason fell and cut his head. She then married the boy’s father, Daniel Ven, amid local crowd interest and family tensions. The case saw the bride’s arrest warrant and costs paid by the bride’s husband.
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Boyes
North Frederick
Daniel Ven
Melvin Deason
D. R. Ruble
Mike Boyde
Nain
Borhood
Pie
Eantry
Ral
DeHaven
President Wilson to Inform Congress on Message Delivery
President Wilson has told congressional leaders he will receive the committee and notify both chambers that Congress is ready to receive his message. It is unclear if he will deliver it in person, as motion centers on what specific recommendations may be included.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Congress
Mountain View Nursery Offers Apple and Peach Trees
Mountain View Nursery in Williamsport, Md., lists 75 000 apple and 60 000 peach trees for spring planting. The ad mentions trees at L H McKinster's garden and shows locations at 387 Ne Main St and the Evang el Hotel. A fancy work and apron sale is announced for Dec 7 at the church parlor from 1 to 5.
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Mountain View Nursery
Walliamsport
L. H. McKinster
Main St
Terlan Church
Article Ten Would Be Killed In Nations Covenant
The proposed amendment to the covenant of nations mootly ends article 10. Charles Demerty Canadian minister of justice suggested the move. The measure will likely go to the committee on amendments for review.
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Assoc
Geneva
Assembly of the of Nations
Charles J.demrerty
Notice of ice cream belonging to Garber Mfg Co
Public notice requests anyone who has ice cream items belonging to Garber Manufacturing Company rotify 184 Bell phone to contact the office promptly with proof of ownership.
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Garber Mfg. Co
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Gol. Andrews
Washington, D. C
Timothy Patrick Andrews
Emily Roseville (Snowden) Andrews
Army
Annapolis
Hospital For the Insane
Weston
Treasury
Custom House
Game
Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church
Xmas Seal Sale
Andrew
C. S. Contee
R. H. McKim
John Harris
William P. Compton
Samuel Thompson
Robert Chew
William Koester
Charles Pease
A. J. Albert, Jr
Willam T. Wotten
James Yates
J.H. J. Langsdale
J. R. Buchanan
B. W. Owens
John Glasscocke
W. H. May
Charles Harris
Thomas Moore
William Gorman
F. Frayer
William Wilsn
Samuel Thomas
R. T. Richardson
William Sherburne
James Owens
William Callan
Joseph Mackabee
Cal. Andrews
Col
Thomass. Rhett
England
France
Germany
Catherine Jhe
Josiah Lee
Charles Smith Sewell
Henry Bacon
Charles, Lee Andrews
George Snowden
Star
Showalter & Groves
Sam HA Windigsetz
Mr. Massey
Xmas
Boots Fay
Strand Theater
Ruble
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