Miss Julia Clowe Becomes Bride of Benjamin F. Davis
A refined wedding took place at 106 North Washington Street as Miss Julia Clowe wed Benjamin F. Davis of Winchester. Rev. W O Talbert officiated in a parlor ceremony with flowers and greens. They depart for a honeymoon to Washington Baltimore and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Clowe
Benjamin F. Dave
Henry Wyatt Clowe
North
Washington Street
Benjamin F. Davis
Winchester
Clowe
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Mr Lupton to address New York fruit growers in Rochester
A program for the fifteenth annual meeting of the New York State Fruit Growers Association at Exposition Park Rochester January 5 to 7 1916 has been received. Hon S L Lupton of Winchester is listed for an address on Growing and Marketing Apples in Virginia with a Thursday afternoon speech. The meeting highlights New York as a leading fruit center and is expected to be highly important.
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New York State Fruit Growers’ Association
Exposition Park
Rochester
N. Y
Star
S. L. Lupton
Winchester
Eastern Fruit Growers‘ Association
Lupton
Virginia
New York State
Investment Offer Promises 7 Percent Returns in Winchester
If you have money to invest contact L Fultz in Winchester for a guaranteed 7 percent investment. Money to be placed there with quarterly interest. Limited amount available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
School Board To Elect A Teacher For John Kerr School
The City School Board, in its Monday meeting, received about six applications from out-of-town candidates to replace Mrs. W. H. Carter at John Kerr Public Schools. Carter will soon move to Hartford, N C. A special meeting Friday night will decide the appointment. Carter has long served the high school as a languages teacher. Lost small black pony from NW Grade. Liberal reward. Return to Dr. E. C. Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City School Board
John Kerr Public Schools
W. H. Carter
Hartford
N. C
E. C. Stuart
Kremer Suffered Stroke Leaves Family and Firm Concerned
Mr. John F. Kremer of J. F. Kremer and Brother remains seriously ill after a stroke at his home at the corner of Stewart and Cliffore streets. The report says the attack was severe and his condition unimproved. An advertisement notes the Greenwood Mills Farm sale set for January 4 1916 with bearing apple orchard and 1000 barrels marketed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kremer
J. F. Kremer
Stewart and
Cliffore Streets
Kremer
Greenwood Mills
Virginians cited for birth of the present currency system
The Richmond News Leader notes Hon. Oscar W. Underwood credits four Virginians with conceiving and enacting the current currency system. The listed Virginians are Representatives James Hay and Carter Glass, William F. Carson of Riverton, and Oliver J. Sands of Richmond. The piece includes photographs of Underwood, Hay, Carson, and Sands.
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Richmond News4Leader
Oscar W. Underwood
United States
Alabama
Underwood
Congress
James Hay
Carter Glass
William FE. Carson
Riverton
Oliver J. Sands
Richmond
Messrs. Underwood
Haydass
Carson and Sands
Deed and double tragedy tied to Louisa county tale
In Frederick county records executor of late Robert P. Brannon brings a deed dated eighteen years ago by attorney A. Louisa. Separately a pair of Louisa county deaths shock a community as Pendleton Butler and his father Zachary die by suicide near Greenspring, with lingering questions about local land sales and a distant murder prior. The Kaiser topic anchors a Handley lecture by Dr. C Alphonso Smith at the University of Virginia auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Robert P. Brannon
County
the Kaiser
Faulkner Dry Goods Store Located on East Main Street
Store rooms Nos 12 13 and 14 on the east line of South Main Street known as Faulkner Dry Goods Store. Haneshbrough and Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Faulkner Dry Goods Store
Haneshbrough & Carter
Pollyanna Club Entertains Before President Mary Stephens
Miss Mary Stephens, president of the Pollyanna Club, leaves for a two year course at George Peabody College Tennessee. Pollyanna members Mary and Harriet Pearson hosted a musical afternoon at their National avenue home with refreshments and games. A sale of the Light property on Highland avenue before the Court House is announced for January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and
Harriet Pearson
Pollyanna Club
National Avenue
Mary Stephens
Miss Stephens
South
George Peabody College
Tennessee
Highland Avenue
Court House
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Figures
At 8 pm the Baltimore wholesale market quoted No 2 red wheat at 1.25 1t old corn at .77 and new corn at .75 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lewis Jones Union Suits Sale Announcement
JOLLIFFE JOLLIFFE offers a limited lot of union suits in the $1.00 grade priced at 59 cents. Only 11 dozen available in sizes up to 44 with long and short sleeves and varying neck styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Prayer Meeting Called Off At Grace Lutheran Church
Inclement weather halts improvements to the church chimney making furnace usage impossible. the usual prayer meeting is canceled for this evening. Mrs Henry Sterger of Baltimore visiting at North Kent Street with her parents M J Yost. Mr Sterger to join Saturday for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Henry Sterger
Baltimore
M. J. Yost
North Kent Street
Mr. Sterger
Notice to Investors in Winchester Bank Stock Offer
Investors are invited to subscribe to stock in a new savings and commercial bank in Winchester. Shares priced at 12 dollars each, with most stock already sold in five days. Subscription lists available at Ward and Larrick, A C Slonaker, Gray and Sheetz, Moling and Seal, or John I Sloat. Organization committee includes John I Sloat and Herbert Larrick. Fresh mackerel advertised by Orndorff and Mclar’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Commercial Bank
Winchester
Ward and Larrick
A. C. Slonaker
Gray & Sheetz
Moling & Seal
John I. Sloat
Koons Visits Atlanta To Review Federal Prisoners
Mr. John Koons chief inspector of the Post Office Department travels to Atlanta Ga to inspect federal prisoners now at the penitentiary He may also meet Eddie Fay the post office burglar once captured in New York after a chase from Richmond Va in which stamps and valuables were stolen and shipped to New York in trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Atlanta
Eddie Fay
Grand Central Station
New York City
Richmond
Fay
New York
Monument Fund Receives $1 Donation Acknowledgment
Miss Lucy Russell treasurer of the Confederate monument fund acknowledges a contribution of $1 from Mrs. J. Frank Eddy of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Russell
Confederate Monument Fund
J. Frank
Charles Over and Miss Snapp Marry
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Gertrude Snapp to Mr. Charles Over. The ceremony occurred last Thursday in Frederick Maryland, performed by Rev. Dr. Russ. The couple plans to reside locally after visiting Newville during Christmas. Miss Snapp previously worked for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, Mr. Over is a Cumberland Valley Railroad telegraph operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Snapp
Mason Snapp
Charles Over
Newville
Frederick Ma
Russ
Lutheran Church
Over
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Mr. Over
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Invitation to midweek prayer service tonight
All members of the M. E. Church, South, and the public are invited to attend the mid week prayer service tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church, South
Ridgeway Church Meeting Features Quartet and Singers
Ridgeway services include preaching and a male quartet with a duet. A warm welcome awaits on Sunday January 2 at Darkesville Rest Chapel at 7 30 p m. W R Hardesty pastor committee notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Darkesvillee
W. R. Hardesty
Young Men Host Delightful Christmas Dance at Rouss Hall
A Winchester event drew a large crowd of well dressed young women from Winchester and nearby counties plus Washington and Baltimore. A colored Washington-based orchestra provided music from nine to one as evergreen festoons and electric lights set a festive scene. Masars Wood hull Baker and George Barrie led the organizing committee with support from married ladies. A second item notes a lost Mary Garden Face Powder package with a reward offered at the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hall
Winchester
Washington
Evergreen
Masars, Woodhull Baker
George Barrie
Star Office
Fires Break Out Simultaneously In Town Homes
Two fires occurred within minutes of each other on a South Kent street and North Braddock street afternoon. A second story blaze at formed a bed in a room occupied by Benjamin Kendall family, owned by George Haddox, but firefighters using chemical extinguishers contained it quickly. At the Brown residence a chimney fire on North Braddock street was put out by Truck Chauffeur Par Dunn of the Charley Rouss Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Boots
Par Dunn
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Methodist Sunday School Christmas Celebration at Market Street
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School held its annual Christmas program in the church main auditorium to a crowded audience. The event featured the Sunday school orchestra with an overture including The Holy City directed by Prof. J. M Spurr, a sermon by Rev. H. G. Spencer, and gifts of candy and toys for children while teachers and older members exchanged presents. Superintendent Hunter N. Kern oversaw the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday ‘School
Market Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Yuletide
Holy City
J. M
H. G. Spencer
Acchool
Hunter N. Kern
President's Wealth and Salary Cited in Estimate
The article estimates President Wilson and Mrs. Galt each hold $300,000, totaling $600,000. At 5 percent, annual income from wealth would be $30,000. The President's official salary is $75,000 per year, though the piece notes that few executives can live on this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Galt
Merchants Report Holiday Trade Breaks Records
Winchester merchants report heavy holiday shopping with a strong rush before Christmas. Buyers used more cash, fewer credit requests, and merchants anticipate a brisk invoice season in January and February as 1916 sales expectations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
R Y Conrad to Address Veterans at Lee Birthday Event
Robert Y. Conrad of Winchester will deliver the principal address for the birthday celebration of General Robert E. Lee. The event is set for Wednesday evening January 19 in the Yandley Memorial Library auditorium, under Turner Ashby Camp. Public is welcome as arrangements proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad
Winchester
Turner
Veterang
Massey Improves After Stroke At Frederick
Mr F Massey Frederick county fruit grower suffered a stroke last Friday near town and was reported this afternoon much improved after a period of serious condition. He rallied a day or two later and has steadily improved since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Massey
Frederick County
Unclaimed Letters List in Winchester Post Office
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Winchester post office for the week ending Saturday December 25. Add one cent per letter to receive. Names include Rev. J. W. Jenkins Mrs. Kattie Martin Mr. Wm. F. IL Rohr J. W. Sibert. Postmaster.
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Winchester
Bercons
Mtet
J. W. Jenkins
Kattie Martin
Wm. F. IL. Rohr
J. W. Sibert
Ridgely White Visit In Catonsville Md
Mr and Mrs C Ridgely White spend time with her sister Mite Jacob Baker on South Washington Street Catonsville Maryland according to a social column snippet.
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Truth
W. O. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Ding
Mr. Davis
Eliza FE. Davis
John W. Davis
Orndorff and McVicar
North Main Street
Hampshire County
W. Va
MR. Lupton
Wy. L. Fultz
House
Louisa County
Kaiser
Europe
Louisa
Pendleton Butler
Zachary Butler
R. Pendleton
Orcuit Court
Greenspring
A. H. Griffith
County Court House
Pendleton
Btannon
Brannon
Butler
Cutlong
Gordonsville
Green Spring
Young Victor Hall
Father
Young Victor
Young Butler
Page Four
C. Alphonso Smith
Edgar Allen
Austria
Smith
Roosevelt
University of Berlin
Dr. Smith
Handley Board
Pollyanna
Baltimore Grain Markets
Lewis Jones
Information
Herbert
Larrick
H. €. Sheetz
A. C. Slonarber
Robert MM. Ward
Orndorff & Mvicar's
Mr. Koons
FOR Monument Fund
Eddy
Philadelphia, Pa
Charles Over and
Miss Snapp
Ridgeway Services
Christ
Methodist Sunday School
Spurr
R. Y. Conrad
Massey
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