Improvements Promised for Valley Pike Road
The Valley Turnpike directors meet at Kavanaugh Hotel with Harry F. Byrd presiding. Most bridges and culverts replaced by permanent structures. three bridges near Mount Crawford and Mount Jackson nearing completion. Plan includes three tracks on the roadway with asphalt center lane and side tracks for horse traffic. tolls not raised and ads to be removed after April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavanaugh Hotel
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Mount Crawford
Mount Jackson
Allies poised to push for clear terms in Wilson peace note
London reports delay in replying to President Wilson signals Allies seek decisive, common ground. Dispatches say the note will outline precise premiss terms and stress positive stance, contrasting German reply. Washington sources hint Wilson may pursue peace measures previously avoided. British press lauds Spanish stance on the Wilson note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilson
Reuter Telegraph Company
Germany
Washington
Morning Post
Rev Talbert Will Address Teachers
The January meeting of the Teachers Association will be held at John Kerr school on Saturday the 6th at 11 o clock. Rev W O Talbert pastor Braddock St Methodist Church South will address teachers on the subject Victory. Unfinished business on the uniform examinations remains to be completed so schools know the scope of work for their pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Association
John Kerr School
W. O. Talbert
Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Death of Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Turner Anderson
The six week old infant daughter died of pneumonia on January 1 at her parents home near Gore. She leaves a sister Virginia Anderson and the parents. Funeral was held today with burial at Mount Olive near Hayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Anderson
Gore
Virginia Anderson
Mount Olive
Hayfield
Armadillo Shell Exhibit Shown In Local Window
jeweler Mr. Robert A. Denny displays a decorated armadillo shell in his shop window. The shell was sent to Mrs. Belle Noonan by her son Mahlon Noonan in New Orleans and resembles a turtle shell in appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Denny
Belle Noonan
Mahlon Noonan
New Orleans
Entertained At Dinner Sunday With Guests
Mr and Mrs J M Ambrose of South Main street entertained at dinner on Sunday. The guests included Miss Virgie Swanson Mildred Crisan Mary Holler and Messrs Isaac Ebert of Welltown Edward Heink of Borce and Lee Holler of Winchester.
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J. M. Ambrose
South Main Street
Virgie Swanson
Mildred Crisan
Mary Holler
Messrs
Iaac Ebert
Welltown
Edward Heink
Borce
Lee Holler
Winchester
Love for What We Treasure Most
A reflective statement questions the object of our greatest affection. It suggests readers examine personal priorities and the sources of happiness that define daily life. The piece invites introspection on values and the meaning of devotion.
Teutons Call For 1 000 000 Troops
Germany and Austria call up 1 million fresh troops for a supreme effort per Gustav Herz in Victorie newspaper report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutons
Paris
Germany
Austria
Gustav Hreery
Victorie Today
Toll Gate Pole to be Removed After January 8
Notice from the Board of Supervisors states the toll gate pole on the North Frederick Turnpike will be down at dark on and after January 8. Official action recorded December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Frederick
Board of Supervisors
In Memoriam Laura Keenan Bell
Memorial note for Laura Keenan Bell who died in New York City on January 4 1916. The writer mourns the loss and contemplates death and longing for the departed sister of Charles Broadway Rouss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Keenan Bell
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York City
Judge Harrison Opinion Cited In Newport News Annexation Case
The Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia lauds Hon. Thomas W. Harrison for adopting Judge Harrison's opinion in the annexation of extensive property to Newport News. His designation by the governor to hear the case is noted as part of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Tripunal of State
Newport News
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Thomas W. Harrison
Con
Harrison
Kyle Sisters Hint at Murder Clues in Grace Roberts Case
In Philadelphia high alert as a man linked to artist Grace Roberts’s death remains at large. Ethel and Mabel Kyle, Germantown sisters and schoolteachers, led police to dispatch telegrams nationwide while recounting their involvement with the suspect and the Roberts apartment visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Philadelphia
Janss
Grace Roberts
Ethel
Mabel Kyle
Germantown
Olice
Kyle
Roberts
Powell
Misses Kyle
Ethel Kyle
Pitts
Edward Barr Wins Civic League Prize
Edward Barr won the Civic League prize of five dollars for the best set of pictures showing improved conditions in back yards. His winning photo depicted a littered yard with papers and boxes cleaned up, a noted fire hazard, earning him praise and the cash award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League of Winchester
Eddie Barr
Money Granted for Chimes at Winchester Church
A decree in the Corporation Court of Winchester orders $4,597.29 to maintain the Brevett Chimes in the church belfry, adding to $5,000 bequeathed by Mrs. Glaize for the same purpose in honor of Brevett Glaize, their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Winchester
Bonds Offered For Sale By FIANSBROUGH & CARTER
Six percent bonds of one thousand dollars secured by first mortgage on real estate. Interest paid semi annually. Property valued at three times loan amount. Offered subject to prior sale. FIANSBROUGH and CARTER Insurance Loans Real Estate. 7p 4it.
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First Mortgzance Real Estate
Fiansbrough
Carter
Nan of Music Mountain serial begins tomorrow
The Star will begin a new serial about Nan of Music Mountain by Frank Hamilton Spearman. Reviewers praise Spearman as a leading American storyteller whose rugged western settings and vivid characters promise absorbing adventure and romance with strong heroes and villains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Music Mountain
Frank Hamilton Spearman
Mr. Spearman
Whispering Smith
Foley
Nah
Berial
Baltimore Grain Markets Close With Wheat and Corn Quotes
At the close of the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 1.97 dollars and corn at 1.08 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Clerk Position Open With City Manager for 50 Dollar Salary
Applications accepted by the City Manager until January 10 at 5 PM for a permanent clerk job. Salary currently $50 monthly. Handwritten applications preferred, include age experience and references. Confidentiality available on request. Extended notice in 2 columns.
Star Delivery Rate Change In Winchester Effective 1917
The rate of six cents per week for The Star delivered in Winchester becomes effective Monday January 1 1917 with payment first due Saturday January 6 Subscribers are asked to have change ready. 1p tf. LISTEN What is it that everybody wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Winchester
Help for Friends Do Not Be Sick Motto
A brief public slogan urging friends to avoid illness and seek help if possible. The text appears as a fragmented note with limited context and no identifiable people or organizations.
Prices Then and Now Highlight "Good Old Days" Mood
A reader compares 1900 prices from The Star and News Item with current costs, noting wheat 65c vs 1.99 per bushel, eggs 16c vs 50c, butter 17c vs, 50c, turkeys 7c vs, and beef 8-10c vs higher. The old ads show sugar 4.5c, coal oil 9c, envelopes 2c, paper 3c, with many items 50-75% lower than today. The piece lampoons nostalgia for cheaper times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Today
the Star
Reese S -Sens
Charles F. Eichelberger
Kern Sells Jefferson Farm in Charlestown Sale
The Jefferson farm on Bull Skid Run near Féaigans' Mill sold to John Burne for 82.50 per acre. Possession transfers April 1. Sale arranged through Moora Insurance and Realty Company of Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burne
Bull Skid Run
Féaigans’ Mill
Burns
Moora Insurance and Realty Company
Charlestown
Men Who Fought Fined By Court
William Clark of Middletown and Charles Kemp a colored boy were brought before Justice Owings on a Tuesday charged with fighting and disorderly conduct and fined 3 dollars 30 cents each. Kemp is the daughter of Nellie Kemp who appeared in court about a year ago when Walter Banks shot Peter Myers over the same woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Middletown
Charles Kemp
Justice Owings
Nellie Kemp
Walter Banks
Peter Myers
Local tenor Vito Petrone sings in Winchester churches
Mr. Vito Geraldo Petrone of Long Branch New York a vocal maestro at the Shenandoah Collegiate Institute and School of Music in Dayton Ohio spent the holidays with friends in Winchester. On Sunday he sang solos in local churches performing the offertory at the Church of the Sacred Heart in the morning and at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South in the evening. The tenor is noted for exceptional ability and a wide reputation in both the north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vito Geraldo Petrone
Long Branch
N. Y
Shenandoah Colegiate Institute and School of Music
Dayton
Vat
Winchester
Church of the Sacred Heart
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Petrone
Wanted Cook and Home Aids Ad in Star Office Text
One line ad seeks a good cook and useful kitchen aids for home use. Also mentions a residence for business use and directs applications to Star Office with contact codes. Fragmentary text references Hen sell and Baker's home goods and a favorite phrase about nature.
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Hensell & Baker’s
Star Office
Care Star Office
Reverend W O Smith Marries Miss Dame in Quiet Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Laura N Dame daughter of Rev and Mrs Nelson P Dame formerly of Winchester now of Washington and Rev Dr William D Smith rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Washington. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father at the Dame home with close family and friends present. Dr Smith has served as rector of Christ Church for about eleven years and is active in Virginia church affairs and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missy Laura N. Dame
Nelson P. Dame
Winchester
Washington
William D. Smith
Christ Pro
Dame
Christ. C Church
Diocese of
Virginia
Lves
Dr. Smith
Christ Church
Fredericksburg
Roy
Council of Virginia
Church of the United States
Gino Board of Missions
New Year's Dance Hosted by Miss Marianna Shank
Miss Marianna Shank entertained friends at a New Year’s dance Monday evening at her North Main Street home. The event included late dancing and refreshments. Guests included Nesara, Hay Se tab... and Royland from biteville, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna Shank
William Shank
North Main Street
Chilion Royland
Bite
Ville
Lawson to testify before House rules committee
Thomas W. Lawson will be given a hearing before the House committee on rules to present all information he has on the Wall Street leak. The committee unanimously voted to hear Lawson and also Rep Weed author of the leak resolution and Rep Gardner of Massachusetts, alongside the resolution that pressured action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
House Committee On Rules
Wall Street
Lawson
Henry
Weed
Gardner
Massachusetts
Friendship Will Elect Officers
The Friendship Fire Company holds its annual election of officers tomorrow night at 8 o clock at the company hall. Several offices have two or more candidates and lively voting is expected.
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Friendship Fire Company
Christmas Cash Club Enrollment Ends Saturday Night
The bank invites enrollment for a Christmas Cash Club with four classes priced 10c 50c and 1.00. Enrollment closes at the end of business Saturday January 6th. Shenandoah Valley National Bank advertises their slogan Where Sayings Are Safe.
For Sale 1917 Ford Touring Cheap at Rouss Garage Ip
Lost storage battery between Chapman's Garage and Paper Mill. Reward offered for return to Chapman's Garage. Car shown at Rouss Garage. Ip indicates in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss
Chapman
Congressmen from this state seek action on Brownsville duty
Telegrams from the Second Infantry Virginia National Guard at Brownsville urge Washington to bring their units home. Soldiers complain they have not received their home-going orders and insist on their rights and leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Second Infantry
National Guard
Virginia Guard
Brownsville
Second
Virginiafantry
Washi
Sedu Virginia Infantry
Friendship Band Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the annual Friendship Band meeting held last night officers for the ensuing year were elected. Ray Everhart was named president, Campbell vice president, L. H. Ine secretary, Keith Cramer assistant secretary, Ts. Ruswell Cather treasurer, Robert L. Hartman director, John n. Anderson assistant director and librarian, W. K. Milburn leader, and Jack Bowers property man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Everhart
Campbell
L. H. ‘Ine
Keith Cramer
Ts. Ruswell Cather
Treasurser
Robert L. Hartman
Johnn. Anderson
W. K. Milburn
Jack Bowers
Winchester Man Dies In Keyser
Mrs. John M. Weicht of Winchester learned of the death of her uncle, John W. Chapman, in Keyser West Virginia on Tuesday. A son of the late Demand Chapman, he was born in Winchester and had lived in Keyser for many years. He was 74. The funeral was held in Keyser today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Keyser
John M. Weicht
John W. Chapman
Keyser, W. Va
Demand Chapman
Harrison Portrait in Philadelphia Paper
The Philadelphia Record features a full-length portrait of Congressman Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester. It notes him as Hay’s successor and the first man elected from Winchester to Congress since the Civil War, with prior senator Robert Y. Conrad unable to take his seat during Reconstruction.
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Philadelphia Record
Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
Hay
Congress
Robert Y. Conrad
Peature
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Civic League Prize
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