Week of Prayer Program Outlined by Winchester Pastors
The Winchester Ministerial Association set a week of prayer in city churches starting Monday January 3. Readings follow Federation and Evangelical Alliance themes with Sunday honoring the Centennial of the American Bible Society.
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Ministerial Association of
Winchester
Handley Library
Federation of Churches
The
Evangelical Alliance
American Bible Society
First Christian Church
W. D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Centenary Reformed Church
Church Universal
Christ
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Gouth
George 8. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Ruursad
Foreign Missions
T. K. Cromer
William T. Walters
the Presbyterian Church
Home Missions
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Valley Boys Prisoners of War in Serbia Conflict
Douglas and Elliott Dold, sons of Dr. William E. Dold of Harrisonburg now in New York, were captured by Bulgarians during the Serbian march. They recently completed medical degrees in New York City and joined Sir Ralph Paget’s Serbian relief effort before serving with the Serbian army this fall. They are cousins of Mrs. Charles G. Maphis of the University of Virginia and Mrs. Edward S. Conrad of Harrisonburg.
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Douglas
Elliott Dold
William E. Dold
Harrisonburg
New York
Serbia
New York City
Ralph Paget
Charles G. Maphis
University of Virginia
Edwards. Conrad
Monument Fund Receives Several Contributions
Miss Lucy Russell as treasurer of the Confederate Monument Fund acknowledges donations from Miss Kate McVicar of Winchester ten dollars and ten cents, Mr William Davis Conrad of New York City ten dollars, and Mrs Bessie Lave Massey of Newport News Virginia five dollars. Special sale offers include Wedgewood plates colognes and six hundred brooches at less than half price by Bruce Capper the jeweler.
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Lucy Russell
Confederate Monument Fund
Kate McVicar
Winchester
William Davis Conrad
New York City
Bessie Lave Massey
Newport News
Bruce Capper
For Rent Store Rooms on East Side of Main Street
Classified notice listing available rental properties, describing store rooms Nos 12 to 14 on the east side of South Main Street near Vauliner Dry Goods Store. Credits Hansbrough & Carter.
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South Main Street
Vauliner Dry Goods
Hansbrough & Carter
SELF DEFENSE A PERFECTED ART IN SWITZERLAND
National Geographic highlights Switzerland as a model for civilian defense blending democracy with national preparedness. The bulletin notes Swiss policy avoids militarism while maintaining strong local autonomy and national readiness without seeking expansion or aggression.
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Switzerland
Little Republic of
The
National Geographic Society
Doran Wins Confederate Monument Centerpiece Crochet Prize
Miss Kate McVicar crocheted a large linen centerpiece for the Confederate Monument Fund draw. Chief of Police M A Doran won the prize of about two feet wide after 100 chances sold at The Star office, with receipts totaling 10.10 dollars directed to the fund. The piece will adorn Christmas dinner as a centerpiece with a turkey at the center. The card reads Crocheted by Nemo for the benefit of the Confederate Monument Fund.
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Kate McVicar
Star
Court House Square
Winchester
M. A. Doran
The
Lucy Russell
Confederate Monument
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Nanes
1000 Turkeys Wanted for Holiday Load
Advertising notice seeking 1000 turkeys for loading on December 16th and 17th. Interested parties should phone or write. Offers highest cash price. Company based in Ramsburg. Contact details implied.
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Co. W. Ramsburg
Million Dollar Doll shines at Empire Theater
The Million Dollar Doll at the Empire Theater last night pleased audiences with bright musical comedy, a capable cast, and a pretty costumed chorus. The two Orr brothers provided humor in blackface, encores for Miss Howard as the doll, and a standout dance number drew strong applause. despite a good crowd, the show deserved a larger turnout.
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Empire Theater
Orr
Miss Howard
Henry
Austria Yields Request in Ancona Note Crisis
Dispatches from Swiss sources report Austria may yield to U S demands in the Ancona note after a cabinet meeting. Across Europe reports cite a lull on the Serb Greek border with small Bulgar incursions and Greek troop withdrawals near Saloniki under Anglo French agreement. King Constantine reportedly ill with influenza, raising questions in Athens.
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The
Star
London
Austria
United States
Ancona
Athens
War Office
Constantine
London Chronicle
Berlin
Karl Helferich
Reichstag
Saloniki
Miss Perry Wins Pigs At Bazar
Two pigs were given away at the Friendship Fire Company bazar last night. Miss Ruth Perry won the prize thanks to the lucky pair. The Sarah Zane and Charley Rouss fire companies and Shawnee Tribe of Red Men attended the event. A large crowd spent money freely as the bazar continued with no clubs scheduled for this evening.
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Friendship Fire Company
Ruth Perry
Miss Perry
Sarah Zane
Charley Rouss
Shawnee Tribe of Red Men
Chicago Progressives Plan Bull Moose Convention Here
Chicago Progressives lay plans to host the Bull Moose national convention the week of June 21 while Chicago hotels fill with reservations for the Republican national convention June 7. The move shows competing party efforts to draw national attention and delegates to Chicago this summer.
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Chicago
Xmas Novelty Shop Ad Promotes Holiday Accessories
Miss Newcome announces a selection of hair ribbons 10 cents neckwear 26 cents and children s hats 60 cents along with notions. Mrs James B Russell departed yesterday for New York to visit her son in law Gardner W Brown and family over Christmas holidays.
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James B. Russell
New York
Gardner W. Brown
Roland Houck Suicide Shocks Fairmont Community
Retired farmer Roland Houck living near Fairmont Avenue was found dead in his barn late today. He hanged himself from a barn rafter, notes say he had been despondent after a nearby stable fire two weeks earlier. Wealthy with many friends, his death astonished neighbors and family.
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Roland Houck
Fairmont Avenue
Houck
Mr. Houck
John J. Sloat Resigns From Valley Bank
John I Sloat longtime Shenandoah Valley National Bank teller and assistant cashier in Winchester resigns after eighteen years with the institution He plans a brief rest and may lead a new local business venture rumor links him to an upcoming enterprise but he provides no public details.
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John I. Sloat
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Win
Honor Roll At Kauffman School November list
The November honor roll at Kauffman School lists primary grade students under principal Miss Virginia Dean and teacher Miss Ridgely Jackson. Names include Louise Cornwell Marie Huff Catherine Hug Frances Payne Esther Swartz Helen Swartz Ruth McCann Pvans Kline and intermediate grades feature Mable Kline Mary Kline Mildred Shreck.
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Kauffman School
Virginia Dean
Ridgely Jackson
Louise Cornwell
Marie Huff
Catherine Hug
Frances Payne
Esther Swartz
Helen Swartz
Ruth McCann
Pvans Kline
Chicago lands Republican national convention on first ballot
Chicago won the Republican national convention on the first ballot with 30 votes to 13 for San Francisco, 7 for St. Louis, and 2 for Philadelphia, in a 52 vote total with a 27 vote majority. The convention opens June 7 in St. Louis, a week after Chicago hosts the GOP.
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Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Fresh Mackerel Shipments At Hotel Jack
Mr. E. B. Spitzer of Quicksbury, Virginia, was among arrivals at Hotel Jack last evening. Fresh mackerel shipments described as delicious fried or baked are being offered and trial urged by ORNDORFF & M'VICAR.
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Orndorff & M
E. B. Spitzer
Quicksbury, Va
Hotel Jack
Court Confirms Sale of Realty
A decree in Corporation Court by Judge T. W. Morrison authorizes H. D. Fuller trustee for Clark Maxwell to sell 17 1/2 acres along the Wardensville grade in Frederick County to Joseph M. Boone for 1400 dollars. Fuller must deliver a deed with special warranty upon Boone’s compliance with terms.
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Corporation Court
T. W. Morrison
H. D. Fuller
Clark Maxwell
Maryland
Joseph M. Boone
Mr. Maxwell
Wardensville
Frederick County
Mr. Fuller
Mr. Boone
Boone
Mrs. Emer Bromley dies after brief illness in Winchester
Mrs. Emer M. Bromley died at No 508 South Washington Street after a short pneumonia illness. Born July 21 1835 near Stephens City she leaves four stepchildren and a sister and brother. Funeral at her home Thursday at 2 pm with Rev W O Talbert. burial Mount Hebron.
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Emer M. Bromley
South Washington Street
Clevenger and Haymaker Wed in Hagerstown Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ethel Haymaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence I Haymaker to Mr David Clevenger son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Clevenger of Winchester took place Monday in Hagerstown Maryland. Rev Thomas performed the ceremony at his residence. The bride wore a dark green broadcloth suit with matching hat and gloves. She has many family connections in this city where she was born and raised but has resided with her aunt Mrs Edward Mason in Martinsburg West Virginia for six months. Mr Clevenger works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and they will live with his parents on Market Street after the wedding.
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Ethel Haymaker
Clarence I .Haymaker
David Clevenger
Samuel Clevenger
Winchester
Hagerstown
Thomas
Edward Mason
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frank Gallaher Dies by Self Inflicted Death in Charlestown
Frank Gallaher a Charlestown native and longtime public figure died by hanging on his Charlestown farm. The 73 year old veteran of the Civil War and former justice of the peace had suffered headaches and mental distress. He is survived by a widow and several notable relatives including Beall, Gallaher and Wilson families.
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Frank Gallaher
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
Gallaher
Mr. Gallaher
Virginia
OM Dominion
Thames
Stonewall
Jackson
W. B. B. Gallaher
Virginia Free Press
Women Amid Bandit Gang Executed in Mexico City
A dispatch reports thirteen men and five women tied to a bandit gang were arrested in Mexico City. It states all except John Tabb of Richmond, Va. will be publicly executed, with the group lodged at Hotel Jack awaiting further action.
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Galveston
Texas
Mexico City
John Tabb
Richhmond
Hotel Jack
Infant Babe Lucas Dies After Illness at Home
Virginia Lucas infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Lucas died at 6 pm after a lingering illness at their North Braddock street home. Survived by parents and a brother Harold. Funeral Thursday at 8 pm conducted by Rev W D Smith with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Virginia Lucas
W. BR. Lucas
North Braddock Street
Fredericksburg
W. D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Valley Boys
FOR Monument Fund
Little Republic
Chief Doran
Miss M
Nemo
Fiood
King Constantine III
Chicago Moosers
Wire
Himgele
John J. Sloat
Valley Bank
Chester
Tion
Mr. Sloat
Bsen
Will
Mable Kline
Mary Kline
Mildred
Shreck
St Louis
Mrs. Bromley
Near
Ste
Phens City
George
Stephens
Stephens City
George W. Bromley
Messrs
L. C. Bromley
W. G. Bromley
Bunker Hill
Jenny Robey
William Elliot
Leetown
Jefferson County
William Clarke
Meadow Mills
Harvey Stephens
Allentown
Aarge
W. O. Talbert
South
Messrs. A C. Slonaker
Harry Keckley
Ss. M. Chiles
M. M. Lynch
George Hershberger
Alexander Macauley
B. Bruce Capper
Mr. Clevenger
Miss Haymaker
Babe
Bruce Capptr
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