Irreligious Persecutions of Olden Time Parody and Royal Marriages
A reflective essay contrasts past religious persecutions with present times, noting torture by churches, royal intrigues, and the Bartholomew massacre. It cites Henry II and Catherine de Medici, mentions the Water Cure and court intrigues, and references The Royal Marriage Market of Europe by Princess Radziwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bec
Chris New Age
Handley Library
Paris
Diana de Poitiers
Henry II
France
Catherine de Medici
Ste Bartholomew
Europe
Radziwill
Hohenzollerns
Hapeburgs
Virginians on Mexican border Likely to Stay Indefinitely
Gen Funston told Senator Martin that Virginia guardsmen including the Second Regiment now in Texas may be kept at the front indefinitely with no fixed return date. The Virginia delegation pressed War Department for homebound orders as six other regiments earlier sent to the border may receive return directives first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ck Funston
Xicant
Martin
Virginia
Richmond, Blues
Texas
War Department
Funston
Watson
Keeping Up Its Record at the Commercial and Savings Bank
The Commercial and Savings Bank reports strong growth in sworn state ments to the Government. Total resources approach $250,000 with about 1600 regular depositors, illustrating a splendid record for the new institution.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Alls
Cougill Sells Part of 300 Acre Farm
Mr C E Cougill a noted farmer near Stephens City sold about 300 acres to W E Cooley of Middletown at 110 dollars per acre. Cooley purchases 137 acres with possession March 1. The tract lies along the new road west of Stephens City and includes 25 acres in a young apple orchard.
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C. E. Cougill
Stephens City
W. E. Cooley
Middletown
Every Family In Seven Has Auto
New York Jan 2 Every seventh family in the United States owns an automobile according to figures from the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. The census bases on last June and estimates 3,500,000 cars produced since then with Ford selling 1,750,000. U.S. population counts 25,600,000 families on five to a family.
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New York
United States
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Ford Company
Pittsburgh Firm Welcomes Return of Mr Gilbert Printz
Mr Gilbert Printz has returned to Pittsburgh Pa after spending the Christmas holidays with his family at their home in this city He was long connected with the Virginia Wooten Company of Winchester and is now employed in the large machine shops of the Ep Pingers Carpenter Company at Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh
Gilbert Printz
Lee Barr Heads the Sarah Zane Fire Company
At a largely attended meeting the Sarah Zane Fire Company selected Lee Barr to preside continuing a long record of service. Retiring head Captain Clifton M Hodgson thanked members for support and urged equal backing for his successor. The secretary noted well attended meetings and the treasurer reported receipts of 4481.98 expenses 4360.83 leaving 121.15 with the unit now out of debt after paying off the new automobile truck boosted by last winter’s bazar which netted 1021.45. William T Barr treasurer was thanked and re elected. Cooper Brothers were thanked for a 25 contribution for recent fire service.
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Mousty Eigeubl Saesin
Sarah Zane Fire
Barr
Torch Boys
Clifton M. Hodgson
William T. Barr
Cooper Brothers
Firemen Hold Annual Election at Charley Rouss Company
The Charley Rouss Fire Company held its annual officer election with most former officers reelected. New roster includes John Seal Jr as president and John Dunn named driver and building custodian. A year-end report reviews equipment and hall ownership as of January 1, 1916.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
John Seal, Jr
RK. T. Barton, Jr
Douglas Brown
W. E. Huntsberry
John Boxwell
Thomas Sprint
John Dunn
John Seal Jr
Charley Bougs Fire Company
Water and Braddock Streets
Armnex
Howe
Eddy Press
For Sale Residence in Good Business Location
For sale this residence in a favorable business location. Apply to Su. Kade at Star Office, 1pae.
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Su. Kade
Care Star
Galatz Next to Be Taken by Germanic Allies
Berlin reports state Roumania near final conquest after Brailia fall frees three armies for Moldavia. Galatz, at the Danube confluence, is the next objective as Russian troops withdraw from Galicia and Lithuania fronts. Verdun fighting resumes with British gains and prisoner captures. Entente ministers discuss closer war cooperation amid cabinet changes. Athens situation again critical with outbreaks feared.
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Berlin
Roumania
Brailia
Dobrudja
von Mackensen
Warrashain
Galatz
Bereth
Danube
Verdun
War Office
Entente
Wdtente Witalehers
England
Lloyd4 George
Viscount Milner
Briand
Thomas
France
Vienna
Ieek
London
Athens
Morning Post
Local leaders name 15 to back Northwestern Grade highway
Mayor Julian B Ward appoints 15 men to join him at Norfolk for the Virginia Good Roads Convention January 16 17 18 to push designation of the Northwestern Turnpike as a federal aid route. The group includes William B Cornwell Robert M Ward James B Russell and S Lucien Lupton as they advocate a Washington to west route linking.
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Julian B. Ward
Norfolk
Virginia State Road Commission
Virginia
William B. Cornwell
Robert M. Ward
James B. Russell
Lucien Lupton
Northwestern Turnpike
Washington
West Virginia
Coleman
State Road Commission
General Assembly
Byrd
State Senate
House of Delegates
William &. Smith
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
State Corporation Commission
Corporation Commission
Wilbur Cather Buys The Tidball Farm
Mr Wilbur E Cather purchased the Tidball farm on the Northwestern pike about one mile west of Winchester. The estate spans eight acres with four mansions and other buildings. The price was $18000 and the Cathers will likely reside there. Mrs. Cather is Miss Robinson daughter of the late James L H Robinson whose orchards were among Frederick county's largest. A separate line notes a lost heavy curved handle cane with rubber ferrule offering a reward from Star office.
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Scott Grant
Northwestern Pike
Winchester
Wilbur E. Cather
Cather
Miss Robinson
James L. H Robinson
Frederick County
Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting
The Turner Ashby Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at 4 o clock on Monday afternoon January 8 at the residence of Mrs Holmes Conrad on North Market Street.
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Turner Ashby
Daughters of the Confederacy
Holmes Conrad
North Market Street
Toll Gate Pole Removal Notice by Board of Supervisors
Notice states the pole at the toll gate on the North Frederick Turnpike will be down at dark on a specified date after January. By order of the Board of Supervisors.
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North Frederick
Board of Supervisors
Thos D Gather Wing Fair Bride Near White Hall
The wedding of Miss Ottie Mercelia Dick to Mr Thomas Daniel Cather took place at 6 o clock Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John A Dick near White Hall Virginia. Rev W Q Talbert officiated with about fifty guests present.
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White Hall
John. A. Dick
Ottie Mercelia Dick
Thomas ‘Daniel Cather
Gainesboro
Frederick County
W. QO. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist
South
Winchester
Milas Meta Dick
Migs
Stastel Lodge
John Lodge
Besale Sartelie
Noted Lecturer at City Hall Thursday
Edmund Vance Cooke, humorist and poet, will lecture at City Hall Auditorium on Thursday at 8:30 in place of Frederick Warde. The Handley Board sponsors the talk with no seat reservations. Cooke, whose verses appear in major magazines, is praised as a born comedian and a rare talent.
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Edmund Vance Cooke
Asw
City Hall
Frederick Warde
Handley Board
Cooke
New York American
Mr. Cooke
Handley Library
Reverend Spencer Returns From Florida to Winchester
Rev. Mr. Spencer pastor of Market Street Methodist Church has come back from a two week Florida trip with Mr. FE W. Pixon and will lead morning and evening services tomorrow. Holy communion will be celebrated at the morning service.
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H.G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Florida
FE. W. Pixon
Winchester
Mr.Spencer
City Clerk position applications due by January 10
City seeks applicants for Clerk at $50 monthly. Permanent, good opportunity for the right man or woman. Apply in own handwriting with age experience and references. Applications confidential if desired. Also for sale cheap store fixtures from Bell Brothers in former room.
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Bell ‘Brothers
Teutonic Arms to Forge Peace With God’s Help
Amsterdam reports Kaiser Wilhelm sent a note to the Allies claiming with God’s help peace terms will be forced. Berlin and London sources say the Entente delayed a reply to President Wilson’s mediation offer. Public interest in a possible new peace move grows as London media discuss Premier Lloyd George's speech and the potential content of any forthcoming note.
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Wilson
Sonny London
Lloyd George
Amsterdam
Jan
Kaiserhelm
Dlares
Ian Arts
Berlin and Navy Journal
Stacles
Washington Dispatch
London
Washington
Lieu
George
Co Andrassy
R. Tral
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Spot Wheat at $118
At the close of the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat stood at 118 dollars. Local traders noted steady demand as buyers eyed futures and storage costs remained stable across grain trades in Baltimore markets.
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Baltimore
City of Winches borrows seven thousand at five percent
A brief notice from the City of Winches announces a loan of $7,000 at 5 percent. It invites interested parties to contact the City Office for details.
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Winches
Call City
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Willson
Nemo
Weet
Mr. Cougill
Piy
Star Ofice Sa
Lee Barr
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Verdun Front
Wire
Easen
Overseas
LOGAL
Wilbur Cather
Tidball
Farrell
Star Office
Thos. D
Fair Bride
Ottie Dick
Autor T
Mr. Spencer
Kaiser Wilhelm
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