Handley Lecture Monday Night by Henry J Hadfield
Henry J Hadfield, renowned English stage actor, presents Kipling themed readings at City Hall Auditorium on Monday January 7 at 8 30 pm. Performances include Tommy Snarleyow Fuzzy Wuzzy Gunga Din in British infantry and Kipling pieces in varied costumes with a final recessional and other Kipling poems. The gallery will be closed for fire safety. Empire venue may be leased for next lecture.
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Henry J. Hadfield
Rudyard Kipling
City Hall
Handley
Mr. Hadfield
Tommy
Snarleyow
Fuzzy Wuzay
Gunga Din
Hadfield
Kipline
McAndrew
Kipling
Hawtrey
Charles Hawtrey
Common Council
Sarah Zane Elects Officers in Large Meeting
The Sarah Zane Wire Company last night elected officers for the year at a large gathering. The spirited contests produced strong rivalries. Elected were Captain Roy B. Potts First Lieut James N Moling Second Lieut Grover C Cooper Third Lieut S D McDonald Secretary Charles W Fries Treasurer William T Barr Surgeon A C Swimley Chief Hoseman Russell Potts Chief Pipeman Fred Thomas Chief Engineer John W Darlington Fireman A Rush Snapp. The organization is in flourishing condition with renewed interest.
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Sarah Zane Wire Company
Roy B. Potts
James N. Moling
Grover C. Cooper
S. D. McDonald
Charles W. Fries
William T. Barr
A. C. Swimley
Russell Potts
Fred. Thomas
John W. Darlington
A. Rush Snapp
Rouss Firemen Elect Officers for Upcoming Year
The Charley Rouss Fire Company held its annual election with John H. Seal winning a fifth term as president. Officers include W. E. Huntsberry first vice president John H. Boxwell second vice president Stanley R. Harmer third vice president Lemuel J. Anderson fourth vice president C Douglas Brown secretary H. H. Hable treasurer R. Gray Williams counsel Rev F M Richardson chaplain Dr B C Stuart surgeon Harry Taylor chief pipeman William Hillyard chief boseman The truck committee will choose apparatus soon and the treasurer reported strong finances A speech by R Gray Willieme praised Charles B Rouse contributions and the banquet was replaced by a smoker with speeches and music Also an adoption notice for a healthy two year old girl appeared in the Star office listing X Y Z for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Seal
W. E. Huntsberry
John H. Boxwell
C Douglas Brown
H. H. Hable
R. Gray Williams
B.C. Stuart
Harry Taylor
William Hillyard
Hable
R. Gray Willieme
Charles B. Rouse
Funeral services held for William P. Reardon
Funeral services were conducted at the Church of the Sacred Heart for William P. Reardon son of Elisabeth Bailey Reardon and the late P H Reardon. The Rev John McVerry led rites and a short sermon praising the deceased. Many boyhood friends and former Winchester Orchestra and Citizens Band members attended. Burial followed in the Reardon plot at Catholic Cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers listed. The 8 year old boy died Thursday morning after a brief illness of Brights disease.
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Willam P. Reardon
Elisabeth Bailey Reardon
P. H. Reardon
Church of the Sacred Heart
Masa
Cartier
John McVerry
Winchester Orchestra
Citizens Band
Reardon
Mesare
Walter ©. Hunteberry
Charles B. Keeler
Howard Mutman
George B. Bushnell
William Green
William Taylor
William B. Ryan
M. B. Murnan
Charles ‘H. Boxwell
William Keating
B.C. Stuart
J. M. Spurr
Oe ‘Uyn
Bolshevik Envoys At Brest Litovsk Conference Report
A dispatch from London notes Bolshevik envoy Maxim Litvinov pledging to push for a general democratic peace while denying pro German leanings. Brest Litovsk talks stall as Bolshevik reps reportedly request transfer to Stockholm, and Turkey proposes a non annexation peace with safe Dardanelles passage.
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Brest-Litovsk
Brest/Lit
Stockholm
Farm Loan Bonds May Be Re-Sold
Washington Jan 5 Congress urged to authorize the secretary of the treasury to buy farm loan bonds up to 100000000 for the coming year to boost food production in the war. The Federal Farm Loan Board notes bonds could be resold as demand grows and to avoid sale timing issues. Other recommendations include extending trial for Cooperative Farm Loan Asso cets increasing maximum loan per borrower from 10000 to 25000 and allowing partial repayment on any interest date.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Farm Loan Board
Co-operative Farm Loan
Mrs Charles B Reuss Dies Jan 4 1916
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Charles B Reuss on January 4 1916. It reflects the family's sorrow and speaks to the enduring grief of her daughters who mourn her loss and express the hope of reunion beyond absence.
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Charles B. Reuss
Trolley wreck in Buffalo leaves two dead
A Depew to Buffalo trolley overturn at the city line injures twenty, with two dead on the scene and two more fatally hurt. The same report notes a bank dividend and surplus action from Stephens City, and a local bus schedule entry for Martinsburg.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Depew
of Wrectors
People's Bank of
Stephens City
British workers urged to visit Petrograd for talks
Mr Henderson said if talks between Germany and Russia fail a delegation of British workingmen should be allowed to travel to Petrograd to confer with Russian workers. The plan would precede a general conference of workers with minority socialists in Germany demanding equal representation. The Crown Council discussed offering peace to the Allies at Amsterdam, but no definite decision was made.
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Henderson
Arthur
Labor Party
Russia
Germany
Petrograd
Kabor
Crown Council
Amsterdam
Charleston To Et Huge Powder Plant
Washington dispatch reports the War Department approves a government powder plant in Charleston West Virginia. The immense facility will produce all grades of army powder and is expected to employ 30 000 men.
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Washington
Charleston
W. Va
War Department
Miners Trapped After Big Cave-In at Barnum Mine
One hundred workers at the Barnum mine of the Pennsylvania Coal Co. in Pottstown were trapped when the middle vein collapsed. All but seven were accounted for. about twenty were injured. The disaster followed pillar falls and is among the area's largest in years.
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Wilkesbarre
Barnum
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pottston
Christ Ming Savings Club Enrollment Notice 1918
Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites readers to join the Christ Ming Savings Club for 1918 with an evening enrollment window between 7 and 9. The notice promises safe savings and urges immediate action.
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Christming Savings Club
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Lost Chain Between Winchester and Martinsburg
Lost chain from Mitchell car between Winchester and Martinsburg. Reward for return to Mrs. W. A. Baker. Help locate the chain and return it promptly.
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Mitchell
Winchester
Martinsburg
Ww. A. Baker
Whitney Baby Carriage Factory Fire Ravages Plant
Fire at the F. A. Whitney carriage plant in MCHINSTOPR Massachusetts destroys the largest baby carriage factory in the country. Valued at 250000 dollars, the blaze is beyond the city fire department and spreading toward a total loss.
Sudden Death of Mrs Harmer in City Home
Mrs Lovella Groves Harmer widow of Edgar R. Harmer died this afternoon at her West Cork street residence from a complication of diseases aggravated by a cold. She was 77, formerly Luella Groves of Little Washington Virginia. Survived by three children Stanley Harmer Annie R Harmer and Mrs James O Ritter all of this city. Funeral arrangements not finalized.
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Lovella Groves Harmer
Edgar R. Harmer
West Cork Street
Luella Groves
Little Washington
Rappahannock County
Stanley Harmer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Annie R. Harmer
James O. Ritter
Used pianos offered by Livingeton and Knabe Sons
Two valued used pianos for sale at SEAL'S MUSIC STORE. Livingeton priced at 175 dollars and Wm Klabe Sons at 80 dollars. Cash or time terms offered.
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Livingeton
Wm. Knabe Sons
Seal’s
Five Wartime Soldiers Die in Quebec Train Wreck
Five soldiers of the Princess Pat Regiment were killed and 20 injured with several missing when a troop train wrecked at Dorval Quebec while returning to Vancouver from the war. About 250 soldiers were aboard the two trains. officials say one train ran past a signal and collided with the rear of the troop train.
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Dorval
Quebec
Princess Pat Regiment
Vancouver
Rat
Winchester Chamber Meeting Postponed For Lecture Night
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce meeting planned for Monday at the Elks Club has been postponed to Tuesday to avoid clashing with a Handley lecture. A large turnout had asked for the date change. Also listed is a second-hand Buick Touring Car for sale by the owner leaving town.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Club
Chamber
Derminer's
Tee Cream Parlor Closes Amid Sugar Shortage
Due to a shortage of sugar cream and milk the Tee Cream Parlor will discontinue after today. Mr W B Hicks returns to Belle Vernon Pa after a ten day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J Hicks.
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Becks Steam Bakery
W. B. Hicks
Belle Vernon, Pa
Mrs. J. 8. Hicks
Fultz Added to Friendship Fire Company Truck Committee
Mr. W. L. Fultz was omitted from the committee list yesterday and has now been added to the group appointed Thursday night to purchase the automobile truck for the company.
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W. L. Fultz
Lst
Friendship Fire Company
Seizure of Mines Not Planned Government Official States
Dr. Harry A. Garfield, fuel administrator, said there is no plan to seize mines. He noted current government control is sufficient and additional burdens on federal agencies would not help amid ongoing agitation.
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The
Star
Washington
Harry A. Garfield
Bayliss Passes Away at 22 After Lingering Illness
Frederick Karl Bayliss aged 22 died at 11 o'clock this morning at his aunt Mrs. George Womeldorphs home 1002 South Market Street after a prolonged asthma illness. He leaves his mother and aunt and one uncle G W Bayliss of the city. He had worked at R Jones and Company cleaners and dyers. The funeral will be from the aunt's home at two o'clock Monday with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Frederick Karl Bayliss
George Womeldorph
South Market Street
G. W. Bayliss
R. Jones and Company
Nine room house beth electric lights
Attorney M. M. Lynch handles a matter concerning a nine room house with electric lights. IPA notation appears in the filing.
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Beth
M. M. Lynch
Ipa
Bulwer Lyttons Fussy Wife Behind His Rough Years
The article recalls Bulwer Lytton’s strained marriage and mental distress from 1836 onward. It notes his separation from wife, public libel disputes, and support from Lady Blessington while highlighting his deep grief over his mother’s death and the loss of family shelter and guidance.
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Celvers
Lord Lytton
Handley Library
Mmn Down
Sary
Blessington
Bulwer
Tess
Robert
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Sarah Zane
Roy PB. Potts
Fort Hill
Rouss Firemen
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Stanley R. Harmer
Lemuel J. Anderson
Care Star Office
Turkey
England
Dardanelles
Bosporus
Brest- Litovsk
Bolshevik
London
Maxim Litzinoff
Tion
Federal Board
Congressy
Wire To the Star
Wire
Evans
Baby Carriage Factory
Mrs. Harmer
Pany
Fred. E. Bayliss
Bulwer Lyttons
Goeg
Jalil
Nemo
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