Christmas Crib Featured at Sacred Heart Church Event
The Nativity crib decorates Sacred Heart Church for Christmas with a Bethlehem scene of statuettes. A high Mass at 6 am led by Rev. John McVerry opens a musical program directed by Mrs. M. M. Lynch with organist Mrs. M. B. Bryant, followed by a 10:36 am late mass and repeated program. Performers include Miss Philomena Larew and Miss Katharine McFadden among a full choir.
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John McVerry
M. M. Lynch
M. B. Bryant
Rosewig
Adeate Maer
Ieee
Gruber
Philomena Laren
Hi Inedmatus
Katharine McFadden
Hugh S. Duffey
Fred. S. Anderson
Hilda Grove
Philomeana Larew
Christmas Club Forming for 1919 Season
SHENANDOAH VALLEY NATIONAL S BANK invites you to join the Christmas Club with five attractive classes. Carl and I will advise you on how to join and receive your check when needed. Where Savings Are Safe.
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Carl
Shenandoah Valley National
Mrs Bramlee to Be Buried Thursday at 3
Funeral services for Mrs M B Bramlee wife of the Chamber of Commerce secretary will be held Thursday at 3 PM from her West Piccadilly street residence. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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M. B. Bramlee
Chamber of Commence
West Piccadilly Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Baptist Church Christmas Treat Tonight at First Baptist
A fine musical program and Christmas treat for the children at the First Baptist Church tonight at 7:45. Public invited to attend the event.
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First Baptist Church
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Christmas Eve Hours
Farmers and Merchants National Bank announces it will stay open tonight on Christmas Eve from 7 to 9 o'clock. H. D. Fullar, vice president and cashier, invites everyone to use the bank’s facilities.
National Guard to lose historic status after demobilization
Acting General Ansell states former National Guard members who entered federal service in 1917 will, upon discharge, revert to civilian status and not return to National Guard membership. The demobilization ends the guard as it existed prewar.
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Ees
Ional Guard
Ansell
Jurge Advocaite
National Guard
Judge Advocate General
Sister of Mrs Myers Dies in New Market Influenza Toll
Mrs Margaret Stultz of Winchester reports the death yesterday at New Market Shenandoah county Va of her sister Mrs Reuben Myers wife of the late R M Myers aged about 35 from influenza She leaves two young sons Leonard and Hunter Myers her parents Mr and Mrs R M Zirkle two brothers Allen and William Zirkle five sisters Gertrude Frances Zirkle Kate Waddell Winchester and a sister in North Carolina The deceased was a Lutheran and formerly Miss Mary Zirkle
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Margaret Stultz
Winchester
Reuben
New Market
Shenandoah County
Myers
Mary Zirkle
R. M. Zirkle
Lutheran Church
Leonard
Hunter Myers
Allen
William Zirkle
Gertrude
Frances Zirkle
Kate Waddell
Baltimore
North Carolina
Red Cross Plans New Branch in Winchester and Frederick
The Winchester and Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross will organize a new branch after the first of the year. A class in elementary hygiene and home care for the sick will be offered to all who wish to join and earn credit. An instructor appointed by Red Cross national headquarters will begin work within a couple of weeks, with more details to follow in The Star.
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Winchester and
Frederick County
American Red Cross
the Red Cross
Washington
Star
Request for Improved Passenger Train Facilities Discussed
Mr. Frank R. Darby division passenger agent of the railroads in the region, based in Hagerstown Maryland, met in the city with Chamber of Commerce President H. B. McCormac and local business leaders to discuss better passenger train facilities. No changes were agreed upon, but local needs were presented and will be considered.
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Frank R. Darby
Hagerstown
H. B. McCormac
Oif
Chamber of Commerce
Darby
Baker's Drug Store Christmas Hours
Our store will observe holiday closing hours on Xmas day with open periods from 9 to 11 a m and from 4 to 6 p m.
Turkey on Rooftop Surprises Town Crowd
A Christmas bound turkey roosted on a West Water street roof drawing a large crowd. Electrician Geo A Butler bought the fowl, tried to swing an axe, but the bird fled to a neighboring house. A boy crawled inside, captured the turkey by its leg, and lowered it to the street.
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West Water Street
Geo. A. Butler
George Grey Funeral Thursday From Cork Street Church
The funeral of George Grey who died Sunday will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday from Cork Street Methodist Church. Interment follows at Orrick cemetery. He was about 43, died after weeks of influenza illness and leaves a widow, three sisters, and a brother.
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George Grey
Cork ~ Street
Orrick
Governor Davis blamed for friction over planters controversy
The Star accuses Governor Davis of causing friction with the national administration by refusing to cooperate. It notes his opposition to a war support resolution and cites past editorials in the Southern Planter. The piece urges the governor to stop attacking Mr. Byrd and protect paper conservation.
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Goulthern Planter J
Davis
Ble.peRicel Organ
the Star
Byrd
Southern Planter
Star
Council of Defense
Minty
Wilson
State Food Administration
State Fuel Administration
The
Farmers Institute slated for late January in Wincheston
Plans are being perfected for a farmers institute in Wincheston the last Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of January. The event will focus on principal local agriculture with a corn exhibit as a key feature. Attendees are urged to test seed integrity and drying practices to prevent loss from freezing.
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Wincheston
W C T U Meeting Tonight and Wanted Ad
The W C T U meets Thursday afternoon December 26 at 3 oclock. Also seeks a sturdy iron safe for Baker s Drug Store located at 23th Street or nearby.
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Baker's Drug Store
People's Drug Store Xmas Day Hours
People's Drug Store will be open on Christmas day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m and again from 4 to 6 p.m.
Registered Shorthorn cattle change hands at Crickenburger sale
Mr John C Cather and Mr George Branner bought registered Shorthorn cattle at Dr Crickenburger's sale near New Market last week. Branner added a bull to his herd while Cather acquired three heifers and a cow with calf for his registered herd. The Avondale bred stock drew praise and a Frederick County Farmers Bureau meeting is planned to discuss reorganization of local Shorthorn and Polled Durham breeders. Also a help wanted notice seeks a reliable woman as child’s nurse.
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John C. Cather
George Branner
Crickenburger
New Market
Frederick County Farmers Bureau
Durham
Two Local Boyd Among War Department Casualties
Among today’s War Department reports are two Winchester youths wounded. Waller Lt. Smith is listed as wounded. Robert W. Smith, son of County Treasurer Robert S. Smith, is recovering from a leg wound caused by a machine gun bullet between the knee and hip.
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Ualties
Winchester
Waller
Robert S. Smith
Walter S Smith
ASCO DRUG STORE HOLIDAY HOURS LISTED
Hill notes Xmas day hours for ASCO DRUG STORE with 9 to 11 am and 4 to 6 pm openings. Also mentions job printing available at The Star job office and a sale ad for a Hudson Super-Six nearly new at Star.
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Star
Lloyd George Arrives in London for Rapprochement Talks
Premier Lloyd George reaches London to prepare for Friday conferences with state ministers and President Wilson. Authorities expect closer Britain America naval policy cooperation and a clearer approach to freedom of the seas as talks near. In Paris, the American peace mission plans daily meetings next week to organize topics before the formal peace conference opens.
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London
Lloyd- George
Wilson
Great Britain
America
Witkon
England
Paris
Chocolate Shop Chocolates Christmas Gift Boxes
California redwood boxes contain assorted chocolates from ASCO Drug Store advertised as the ideal Xmas gift. limited stock noted with emphasis on festive packaging and holiday appeal.
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Chocolate Shop
California
ASCO
War blame pointed at ex Kaiser and leaders
London dispatch reports Herr Kautsky placing responsibility for the war on the ex Kaiser and ex crown prince first, followed by Ludendorff and Tirpitz, then industrial magnates and pan Germans as he compiles a White Book from German foreign office archives.
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London
Ludendorf
Tirpitz
Herr Kautsky
Americans Plan Quiet Christmas in Paris Dispatch
Paris December 24 A quiet Christmas is planned for the American peace commissioners in Paris tomorrow with attention on President Wilsons speech to American soldiers at General Pershings Chaumont headquarters Secretary and Mrs Lansing Mrs E M House and Henry White will dine with Ambassador W G Sharp at the official residence
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Mas
Paris
Wilson
Lansing, Co
Mount Olive Church Preaching Sunday Service
Worship at Mount Olive Baptist Church Sunday at 10 30 a m with holy communion administered during the service Pastor W K Sampsbli will lead the congregation.
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Mount Olive
W. K. Sampsbli
Christmas Service at Christ Church with Joyous Anthems
Joyous anthems will feature in the Christmas service at 11 o'clock tomorrow in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The Rev. John W. Quinton will lead both the 7:30 and 11 o'clock Holy Communions with a special musical program during the latter service. The sanctuary was decorated with Yuletide greens and flowers. The 11 o'clock music includes the Prosessional hymn O Come All Ye Faithful, readings, anthems, and vocal solos by Miss Frances Boveri, Miss Rebecca Beil, Mr. Philip Williams, Mr. Harry Grim, Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, and Mr. Oemer H. Swangon.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
John W. Quinton
Shr Valley Nat Bank Opens Tonight for Savings Club
Shr Valley National Bank announces evening hours tonight from 7 to 9 for customers and friends. The bank invites patrons to start a savings club for the new year.
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Valley
Bank Open Tonight For Christmas Eve Convenience
The Commercial and Savings Bank will open tonight from 7 to 9 o clock for the convenience of its patrons and the public. This notice invites customers and the broader community to utilize after hours banking on Christmas Eve.
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The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Christmas Day Star Logues Quiet Edition
An annual custom for Christmas Day notes no star edition. employees receive four, but newspaper content will appear as usual on Thursday with regular news.
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Star
Mis Tie Lonas Fined for Assault in Police Court
In police court Mis Tie Lonas was fined $3.60 for assaulting Mrs. Williams Peters. The arrest followed a quarrel among four neighbors over children.
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Mistie Lonas
Williams Peters
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Donald McFadden
William Keating, Jr
Wahiman
John Green
Basso
James C. Collins
Christmas Club
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Baptist Church
Tional Bank
H. D. Fullar
V. P.cashier
U. S. Army
Red Cross
Knights
Templar
Orier
Knights Templar
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Europe
Order
Winchester Commandery
Gm Obriestmas
Lee S. Smith
Knights ‘Templar
Turkey
Huyler’s
Martha Washington
Fred S S. Boyd
George Giray
John . IL Gray
Ithaca
Philadelphia
GOV. Davis
Fred. S. Boyd
Farm Institute
Koontz
Frederick
Frederick County Farmers’ Institute
B. KO
Pederick Couw
W. C. T. U. Meeting
People's Drug Store
Avondale
Boyd
War Department
Asco Drug Store
Hill
Mr. Wilson
Wire
Ance
Hamburg
Man Foreign Office
Berlin
Evening News Today
Chaumont
Christ Episcopal Church
Subindas
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