Bold theft at Cumberland Valley Railroad station in Hagerstown
Norman E. Cooper of Winchester reported his overcoat valued around 20 dollars taken from the Cumberland Valley Railroad passenger station in Hagerstown. Two colored men argued over a suitcase to distract him while one carried the coat away, with Officer Minnich noting their path as they exited. Cooper was returning home for holidays from the Gettysburg Theological Seminary.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Hagerstown
Norman E. Cooper
Winchester
Cooper
Lewis F. Cooper
Xc. VY
Minnich
Mr. Cooper
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Shenandoah Valley Bank Opens Enrollment for Christmas Club
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces a Christmas Cash Club enrollment open through January 1, 1917. Join a class regardless of prior participation and ensure your savings are secure with the bank motto Where Savings Are Safe.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
THE
Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank
Iptt
Turkey Does Trot On House Roofs
A turkey hunt on North Braddock street failed as a fat bird refused to come down from the Derminer garage then hopped rooftops toward Mr Jacob Streit’s home. It dodged bricks and entreaties, looming as a city spectacle through the night.
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North Braddock Street
Jacob Streit
Turkey Dinner Specials at White Palace Restaurant
Post lists a complete turkey dinner for 50 cents available Sunday and Christmas Day at the White Palace Restaurant 168 N Main St. Also advertises regular daily dinners at 25 cents.
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Mjoy
White Palace
N. Main St
Ramacciotti's Special Xmas Fruit Baskets Ad
Baskets of fruit trimmed with ribbons and Xmas cards available at Ramacciotti's. Prices start at $1 and vary by order. Order early to secure selections.
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Ramacciotti’s
Beagle Fido Dies After Auto Accident on North Main
The beagle Fido, owned by Charles P. Kremer, was killed when struck by a car on North Main Street. Passersby and a SPCA officer tended to him before he was euthanized at the city pumping station, where dead dogs are incinerated. Fido had three rescuers on South Kent Street and had been fed nine meals daily from three families.
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Fido
Charles P. Kremer
North Main Street
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
South Kent Street
For Sale Flat-Top Office Dash Cheap to Quick Buyer
For sale a flat-top office dash offered at a low price to a quick buyer. Inquiries directed to Star office for details.
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Star Office
Will Appoints Administratrix In Theophalis Grim Estate
In Woodstock this week the Cir cuit Court appoints Carrie V. Grim administratrix of Theophalis Grim estate a Winchester native. Appraisers Surely A C Stickley R S Wright D F Pirkey C D Brown and D F Yost named with bond of 2000.
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Woodstock
Carrie V. Grim
Theophalis Grim
Winchester
A. C. Stickley
R. S. Wright
D. F. Pirkey
C. D. Brown
D. F. Yost
Fancy Apples For Sale In Various Boxes
H H Baker of Winchester Virginia offers Stayman Northern Spy Winesapa Delicious apples in boxes barrels and baby barrels. Advertising terse and direct about apple varieties and packaging.
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Stayman
Northern Spy
H. H. Baker
Piccadilly St
Winchester
Turkey Dinner Sunday Monday at Greek Restaurant
Ip DILLAS and PAPPAS offer a turkey dinner with eight side dishes for 50 cents. Store open till noon. Come and bring friends and buy fancy fruits nuts and candies for Xmas day delivery. Ip F RAMACCIOTTI.
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Ip Dillas
Pappas
Old Christmas Night Dance Invitations Issued
Invitations for an online Christmas dance in Rouss Hall on Monday at 9 p.m. have been issued. A large attendance is expected as many visitors are in town for the holiday season. The committee includes Mrs. Walter Gore, Mia. Melvin Green and Miss Gertrude Barton.
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Rouss Hall
Walter Gore
Mia
Melvin Green
Gertrude Barton
For Sale Todd Check Protector and Butter at Potts Grocery
For sale items include a Todd Check Protector priced at 810 cash in good as new condition with original cost 885. Also advertised is good country Butter available at Potts Grocery.
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Todd
Star Office
Potts
Widow Seeks Jewels She Cannot Dispose Of
A Frederick county Circuit Court jury weighs a contract dispute involving American Standard Jewelry Co. of Detroit against Gainesboro merchant Mrs. Leota Moore over jewelry valued at 130 dollars. Plaintiffs claim misrepresentation and breach for failing to provide 100 customer names for coupons. The jurors and judge Whiting hear the case as details continue.
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American Standard Jewelry Co
Detroit, Mich
Leota Moore
Gainesboro
Frederick County
Fort Loudoun Christmas Celebrations Highlight Winter Program
Fort Loudoun Seminary marked the season with a December 16 Alpha Gamma Literary Society program and a December 19 Christmas concert. Students performed Seville, Pierrette, Long Long Ago, Sonata Pathetique, Sweetheart, and other pieces, with a Goethe translation reading by Madeline Hatcher and Liszt transcription by Mary Frances Bratth.
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Alpha Gamma Literary Society
Literary Society
Seville
Albeniz
Jeanne Stuart
Bettie Robbins
Pierrette
Mary Stuart
Elizabeth Martin
Msss
Carrie Hook
Sweetheart
Madeline Hatcher
Kathleen Arnold
Karl Koelling
Ruby Rutherford
Frances Ward Davis
Florence Go
Mary Frances Brattoh
Liszt
Picuo
Schubert
Abigail Jefferis
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Board Continues
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society held its annual meeting on Reuss avenue with no stockholders quorum. The old board was kept for another year, except B C Shull who resigned. William P Massey was reelected president and Daniel W Lupton secretary. Duvall and Pannett retained roles. grounds superintendent and racing secretary positions deferred. Treasurer reported and approved. The policy excludes immoral or objectionable shows, notably dancing.
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The
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Reuss Avenue
B. C. Shull
Shull
Winchester Fair
William P. Massey
Daniel W. Lupton
Roy P. Duvall
Luther Pannett
H. F. Byrd
Saintly Mr Boxwell Critically Ill After Stroke
Mr. Aaron Boxwell suffers a paralytic stroke at home on Hast Water street and is critically ill with death momentarily expected. Miss Caroline Smith leaves this morning to spend Christmas with relatives in Baltimore.
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Aaron Boxwell
Hast Water Street
Caroline Smith
Baltimore
Marriage of Ethyl Fleming and Rev Walter Hook at Mount Jackson
Miss Ethyl Myrtle Fleming wed Rev. Walter C. Hook in a quiet ceremony at the bride's home near Mount Jackson Virginia. The couple plan to start housekeeping at Kilda College North Carolina where Hook continues his studies and church service. Mrs Hook will resume music studies. Relatives and friends attended. presents were given.
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William J. Fleming
Mount Jackson
Ethyl Myrtle Fleming
Walter C. Hook
Winchester
W. Walters
Christian Church of
Kilda College
North Carolina
Hook
South End First At Fire Alarm
An alarm yesterday morning on South Main street was due to a burning chimney. The South End Hose Company arrived first. no water was used. The occupants tried to burn out the chimney in rain. A warning letter from the mayor prohibits firecrackers in the Cork to Piccadilly zone from 6 p.m. Dec 22 to midnight Dec 25.
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South Main Street
South End Hose Company
Cork
Piccadilly Street
J. & Ward
The Star Will Not Appear Christmas
The Star will not be issued on Monday Christmas day. It is the only holiday in the year the Star is not published though other papers suspend on holidays. The issue appears earlier to give offices time for eleventh hour Christmas shopping.
Christian Church to Admit New Members Tomorrow
All those intending to join the Christian Church are asked to meet Pastor Rev. W. T. Walters at 10 30 tomorrow morning. Miss Ruth Thomas leaves for Frederick Md to spend part of the Christmas holidays with relatives.
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Christian Church
W. T. Walters
Ruth Thomas
Frederick
Holly
Germany May Give Terms In Near Future
Telegraph dispatch from London reports Germany may publish its chief peace terms if the Entente responds to peace proposals. No official statement was made in the House of Commons as Andrew Bonar Law cautioned government response.
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Germany
Futur
London
Entente
Eplay
House of
Andrew Bonar Taw
House
UW Brethren Church Christmas Celebration Set
The Sunday school of the UW Brethren Church will hold its annual Christmas celebration on December 26 at 7:00 p.m. The event features the church’s Christmas program with festive readings and musical performances for parishioners and guests.
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UW Brethren Ch
United Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
The United Church announces Sunday school and worship services. Preaching at 11 o clock and evening service at 6 45. Four members received during both morning and evening services with baptism administered.
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Olclo P. S.C. B
Community Tree Lighting Aids Christmas Carols Schedule
The Community mas tree on Frederick Plaza will be lit each night by electricity until New Years and a postponed event moves to Tuesday after Monday night rain. Each Sunday school in town is asked to come down and sing a Christmas carol at the lighted tree setting.
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Frederick Plaza
Stown
Handsome Gifts To Brave Firemed
On order of properly out parties reprecsiting the fire ies we will payses to the Sarah Zane Rouss and Fire ship fire companies and to the nd Hose Company and the R ae and Ladder Company the of 12 50 each This represents our high appreciation of their valor and volunteer service rendered day or night at risk of life Signed Very respectfully Yours.
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the Star
Sarah Zane
Rouss
Nd Hose Company
Rae and Ladder Company
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Norman Cooper
Turkey
Wheels OF Auto
Beagle Hount
F. Ramacciotti
Ghrice
Ques
Whiting
John H. Lamp
H. M. Stine
J. W. Conner
Henry Ball
C. W. Parish
Robert L. Miller
George Bywaters
Fort Loudoun
Fort Loudoun Seminary
MR. Boxwell
Rev. W. €. Hook
Miss Fleming
South End
M. A. Doran, Esq
Police
Hague
England
Wire
U. Bs
U. S. Church Services
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