Miss McVicar, Historian of Winchester, Dies at 76
Miss McVicar, longtime weekly contributor under Nemo in The Star, died after a final illness. She nursed Civil War and Revolutionary era scenes around Winchester, wrote poems and criticisms, and left a history of the Sarah Zane Fire Company. Her home was near Fort Loudoun, linking her life to historic battlefields. She leaves three brothers and a sister.
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Miss McVicar
Tonder
the Star
Nemo
Winchester
John
Katherine McVicar
Evan
Brannon Thatcher
Henry Brannon
West Virginia Court of Appeals
Weston
Messrs
Robert McVicar
City
Ashby McVicar
Pittsburg
Henry McVicar
Mariam Jenkins
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles. P.mcvicar
Margie McVicar
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Last Member of Family Dies in Winchester
Jacob F. Streit died after a ten day illness at his home 323 Braddock Street in Winchester. A 72 year old native, he leaves a wife Catherine and two children E Miller Streit and Ada B Streit. He served as North Frederick Turnpike supervisor and was a long time member of the United Brethren Church. Funeral at his home Saturday at 2 30 with Interment Mount Hebron.
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Braddock Street
Streit
John W
Elizabeth Streit
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Jacob F. Streit
Pleasant Valley
Frederick County
George W. Howe
Catherine Winzerter
E. Miller Streit
Mount Hebron
Red. A. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Infant's Funeral This Afternoon
The infant daughter Theda Virginia Reilly, child of Mr and Mrs Theodore Reilly, was carried from 310 West Cecil Street at 3 o'clock for funeral services. The Rev John McVerry of the Sacred Heart church officiated and burial followed in Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bernard Greve Donald McFadden Paul Massey and Edward Murnan.
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Theda Virginia Reilly
Pheodore Reilly
West
Cecil Street
John McVerry
Church of, the Sacred Heart
Bernard Greve
Donald McFadden
Paul Massey
Edward Murnan
Peters Speaks at Danville on Prohibition Drive
State Prohibition Commissioner J Sidney Peters addressed two large Danville gatherings for the Anti Saloon League. He outlined agency work since its creation and forecasted progress, urging funds for enforcement. Audience donations totaled 39.40 dollars.
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Danville
J. Sidney Peters
Anti- Saloon League
Dr. Peters
Funeral Services For Mrs Janney
The funeral for Mrs Hettie Janney wife of Mr Walter Janney will be held after death in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore following a brief illness. Rev A A Ketly of Grace Lutheran Church will conduct services and interment will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Also for sale a H C Titan tractor in excellent condition from Massey Bros city.
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Hettie Janney
Walter Hi.” Janney
Johns Hopkins ’Hospital
Baltimore
A.A. Ketly
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount ‘Hebron Cemetery
Wilmington Bride-to-Be Charles J Affleck Mil dred Lee Carter Engagement
The Evening Journal reports the engagement of Mildred Lee Carter of Newark to Charles J. Affleck of Norfolk VA, with the wedding planned for next October. Carter, daughter of the editor, attended Wilmington High School and is active in local clubs. Affleck heads Affleck and Company in Norfolk, a noted young broker. The notice notes Carter’s Delaware ties and Affleck’s Winchester origins.
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The
Evening Journal
Wilmington
Delaware
Mildred Lee Carter
Newark
Charles J. Affleck
Winchester
Riol Niova
South College Avenue
Charles J. Affieck
Norfolk
Miss Carter
F. Bayard Carter
G. Gray Carter
Delaware College
Flushing
L. T
Grace M. Church
Wiitraco
New Century Club
Wallis Tractor Sets Low Cost Records At Orchard Farm
Mas en Brothers’ Wallis tractor disced 980 acres of chard over two years at an ivorage cost per acre of 24 1 2 cents. The machine shows records for lowest cost per acre and lowest cost per year of service, claimed as the true tests of tractor economy. See page seven. Winchester Orchard Supply, 301 N Market St. 12-1p-21.
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Wallis
Masen Brothers
Winchester Orchard Supply
Market St
Fred Hable Buys Business Property on North Main Street
Announcement reports the sale of the Harris Hall building on North Main Street from Mrs. Louise Shearer Lloyd to Fred H. Hable of Winchester and Washington. The 30 by 185 foot lot is partly occupied by C A Bahimai who runs a poolroom and tobacconist. A theater may be planned but confirmation waits on Hable’s return from Washington.
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Mr. Hable
Washington
Recordings Released and Upcoming March Seals
Columbia Records issues include Barkin Dog Vamp Till We Meet Again Shake Say She Does and other titles. Also noted are March records at SEALS with expected releases and catalog updates.
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Columbia Records
March
SEALS
Dog registration and company meeting notices 1920
Fragmentary notices list dog tafts registration and tagging by R S Smith treasurer in Frederick County. A special meeting of SARAH ZANE EIRE CO to arrange a funeral for J F Streit. Scout movement aims to develop character in boys and parental involvement. Dodge Brothers motor cars explained at Hicks Motor Co February 12 inviting Dodge owners and the public to attend. Public sale announced for February 17 by D Rogers Northwest with implements and gear listed.
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R. Ss. Smith
Frederick County
Sarah Zane Eire CO
Spechal
J. F. Streit
Railroaders' Delegates Meet Wilson Over Wage Demands
President Wilson will confer with three railroad brotherhood representatives to discuss wages for about 2.9 million workers. The group includes B N Jewell W J Manion and Timothy Shea as acting leaders. White House says Wilson seeks personal talks to handle the dispute, with Hines preparing a memorandum for final decision. Strike headquarters are to open in 15 cities as February 17 strike date looms unless an agreement is reached.
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Washington
Wilson
Railroad Brotherhood
Associated Press
Hines
Union
B. N. Jewell
The
American Federation “of Labor
W. J. Manion
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Timothy Shea
White House
Brotherhood
Tumulty
Dean
Railroad Administration
Brotherhood of Railway Trainig
Detroit
Mich
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
American destroyer Talbot reported in distress near Black Sea
The American destroyer Talbot was reported in distress near Serpent's Island in the Black Sea. It is possible the report refers to Talbot standing by the British cruiser Ceres, which tows a tanker and two refugee tugs toward Constanza under bad weather.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Talbot
Serpent's Island
Black Sea
Ceres
Odessa
Beg dairy feed and Paranas Dry mash for price
A note discusses dairy feed and Paranas Dry mash described as best value for the price. It mentions a budget of 3000.09 and a slogan about doing a good turn daily for every boy, with unclear reference to Obie.
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Enti Tabi
Cogr Spire
Payne Named Interior Secretary Successor to Lane
John Barton Payne of Illinois has been chosen by President Wilson to become secretary of the interior succeeding Franklin K Lane. Payne will resign as head of the United States Shipping Board March 1 and will be 65, with Chicago residence. He has served as general counsel for the railroad administration and the Emergency Fleet Corporation and is tied to Virginia’s prominent families.
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Washington
John Barton Payne
Ilinois
Wilson
Interior
Franklin
K. Lane
Payne
Rina
United States Shipping Board
Vee Lane
Shipping Board
Shipping ‘Board
Auust
Railroad Administration
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Virginia
Chicago
Lessons From Life Of Lincoln Inspires National Patriotism
Secretary of State Lansing urged Americans to study Abraham Lincoln to forget self and devote to country and liberty. He said Lincoln's career shows true patriotism and the opportunities America offers to those driven by lofty ideals to public service.
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Washington
Lansing
Abraham Lincoln
Colonial State Bank Placed in Receiver’s Hands
The Colonial State Bank of Newport News Virginia with deposits of 1.5 million dollars was closed today and placed in receiver hands. State officials cited insufficiently secured loans as cause. The bank has 100 thousand dollar capital. A L Powell serves as president and Frank W Bartlett as cashier. Directors say depositors would lose little or nothing.
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Associated Press
Newport News
Colonial State Bank
A. L. Powell
Frank W. Bartlett
Wilson Looks Fine Says Sectumulty
Washington Feb 12 The next cabinet meeting may be called and presided by President Wilson Secretary Lansing said no more regular sessions of the Presidents official family will be held for the present He did not explain but the move is seen as the President taking more control of official business Secretary Tumulty said Wilson has never looked better.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Tumiujty
Mr. Wilson
Chinese Continue Japanese Boycott
Chinese merchants press ongoing boycott against Japanese goods. Dispatch notes Osaka wired factories to halt sending work seeds until further notice.
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Associated Press
Mattnis
Osaka
Stock Market Report Delayed by New York Exchange Closure
No stock market report was received today as the New York Exchange remained closed due to a holiday. Lincoln's celebration observed with a quiet trading day.
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New York
Lincoln
Reformed Church to Add Wing After $8000 Gift
Centenary Reformed Church received $8000 from the Home Mission Board to build an Additions to the Sunday school building and social rooms. A bulldtime committee led by Robert L. Gray and Rev. Clarence Woods was named. Plans call for a two story east and south expansion adding classrooms and a basement social area with kitchen and dining facilities. An architect from Philadelphia will prepare detailed plans and work could start soon. Total cost exceeds $12,000.
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Centenary Reformed Church
Home Mission Board of the Reformed Church
United States
Robert JL. Gray
Te. Vernon Eddy
Josey Hodgson
Benjamin L. Crouse
Fred. Ry Striker
Clarence Woods
Cork Street
Market Street
The
Reformed Church
Philadelphia
Formation of Large Mercantile Combine Reported
Richmond February 12 formation of a mercantile corporation with three quarters of a billion dollars capital is announced with the return of officers of the Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association. The new combination is said to have quietly purchased 1,600 stores in recent weeks with property of J. T. and Gilmer of Winston-Salem, North Carolina involved in stores across the state.
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Richmond
Billio
Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association
J. T. and
Gilmer
Winiston-Saleti
N.C
Mrs C S Painter Dies Suddenly in Jacksonville
Mrs Trene Viola Painter wife of Charles B Painter of Strasburg Virginia died in Jacksonville Florida yesterday while wintering with her sister in law Miss Mary Painter. She contracted pneumonia and was ill only a few days. She was the eldest daughter of Rev and Mrs George A Copp of Strasburg and granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs John E Copp of Kernstown. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Trene Viola
Charles 8
Painter
Strasburg
Jacksonville
Fla
Mary Painter
George A. Copp
John E. Copp
Kernstown
Copp
Nellie Miley
Clark Copp
Austrian Babies Have No Clothes
New York report states Vienna’s newborns lack proper clothing and are wrapped in newspapers. The cablegram to the American relief committee for suffering in Austria cites President Seitz confirming the dire condition and the appeal for urgent aid to starving Viennese children.
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Associated Press
New York
Vienna
American Relief Committee For Suffering
Austria
Seitz
Austrian Republic
Treasury reports final floating debt redefining balance
The U S Treasury announces that the last remaining floating indebtedness will be redefined today. Officials describe the current financial situation as favorable and note expected improvements in spring.
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Washington
Jeb
The
Treasury Sas
Charley Rouss Banquet Lights Up City Hall
The twenty sixth annual Charley Rouss Banquet honored the late Charles B Rouss with four hours of celebration at the Charley Company hall Braddock and Water streets. City officials attended, speeches urged civic unity education and broad patriotism, and the event closed with the National Anthem.
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Charles B Rouss
Charley Company
Braddock and
Water Streets
Charley Rouss
S Ket
Virginia
W. Glass
American Legion
Thomas Burley
Pat
Grey
West
H. E. Howerton
Washington and Lee University
Howerton
R. Gray Williams
Clarence Wood
Girls Art Show at the Valentines Bake Sale
A local girls association hosts a bake sale and handmade cake event for Valentine’s Day to raise funds. Participants include teen volunteers and supporters from the community center. Proceeds support youth programs and arts supplies.
Postponed Sale of Robert Loy
The sale of Robert Loy has been postponed to Friday February 13 1920.
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Robert Loy
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Miss. Mingar
Iness
Gr Usefullness
Darcoh
Mrs. Janney
H.-C
Titan
Massey Bros. City
SR Ek
Mildred Carter
Charles J. Afeck
Wilmington, del
Scout Comieir
Fred. Hable
Scout Movement
Pubblic Sale
D. Rogers
Northwest
Implements and
Railroaders' Delegates
SFE President
Interior Department
General Assembly
Virginia Bank
U. S. Treasury
Rouss
Nax
Bell Phone
Will
Batene Hiplenberser
Rary
Valen Thieming Bane
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