Trustees of Handley Fund Elect Officers
The Handley Fund trustees elected officers for the new year at a Monday night meeting. President R Gray Williams. Vice President M M Lynch. Treasurer A M Baker. Secretary John W Rice. Librarian C Vernon Eddy. Assistant Librarian Judith Gibson. Janitor George W Hardy. The annual report of operations was presented and to be withheld from publication until officially presented to the Common Council.
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R. Gray Williams
M. M. Lynch
A. M. Baker
John W. Rice
C. Vernon Eddy
Judith
George W. Hardy
T. J. Cooper
H. D. Fuller
W. P. McGuire
George W. Kurtz
Common Council
Star
Star Agency Subscription Notice
A notice from Star Agency Grimes Y V Lp 3t invites renewal or new subscriptions to The Star or other papers and magazines. It expresses appreciation for current or prospective readers and requests continued support.
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the Star
Star Agency
Grimes
Dr William A Bell Improves After Illness in Winchester
Continued improvement noted in the health of Dr William A Bell a well known Winchester physician who has been ill at his South Main Street home for two weeks He has rallied from a severe chill and is under daily care but likely cannot resume practice soon as he remains under supervision of Dr G L Miller.
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William A. Bell
Winchester
South Main Street
Bell
G. L. Miller
Severe Flood Hits Kanawha Valley Suffering Homes and Tracks
Severe flooding along the West Fork of the Little Kanawha River forces hundreds to evacuate in Weston West Virginia. The West Fork crest reached 204 feet and rose further. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sent four relief trains to repair damaged tracks as water inundated Glenby streets and washed out many bridges. A job ad appears for a position in an office in Winchester.
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The
Star
Weston
W. Va
West Fork
Little Kanawha River
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gleny
Little Kanawha
Crown Prince Loss Regains Regency Talk Amid War News
Unconfirmed Swiss reports suggest the German Crown Prince may return to Berlin to assume regency due to the Kaiser's illness. The Stafia, a British steamer, escaped a submarine in the Mediterranean. German losses exceed 25 000 in Sunday action near Rheims Verdun. Cettinje’s fall appears imminent as Austrian forces seize Mountween and evacuate the Montenegrin capital.
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Cettinje
Romb
Berlin
Switzerland
Barcelona
Spain
Stafia
Mediterranean
Paris
Champagne
von Blemen
Rheims
Verdun
Sleet Storm Paralyzes West Chicago Area
A terrific sleet and snow storm on January 12 disrupted traffic across the middle west and brought down many wires. The notice calls members to a 2.30 p.m. Thursday funeral for the late D. Ww. Beckey, with Roy E. Potts as secretary.
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the Star
Chicago
Middle West
D. Ww. Beckey
Roy E. Potts
Sec’y
Ip-It
Virginia Democrat Says Wilson Opposes Compulsory Service
Chairman James Hay testifies to the House military affairs committee that President Wilson is against mandatory military service. The Virginia Seventh District representative asserts the president’s position during the inquiry.
Inspection Notice for Recruits by Captain Conrad
An inspection is scheduled Monday January 17. All men, especially new recruits, must report for drill tomorrow night by order of Captain R V Conrad.
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R. V. Conrad
Woodstock Court Ends January Term Short, Judge Returns
Judge T W Harrison returned from Woodstock Virginia where she presided over the January term of Shenandoah County Circuit Court. The term was shorter than usual with limited business due to a recent special session where most matters were considered and decrees entered.
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T. W. Harrison
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Peen
Last Quarterly Meeting of Year at Ridgeway Rest Chapel
The fourth quarterly conference for Ridgeway meets Saturday at Rest chapel with Rev. derson presiding elder. A business session follows and Sunday services include a 11 o clock sermon and communion. Preaching in Darkesville Sunday night at 7 30. Mrs J W Hancher of White Hall undergoes surgery in Winchester Hospital and shows improvement.
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Ridgeway
Rest
Derson
John A
Darkesville
Tucker Silent On Senatorship Amid Norfolk Visit
Hon. and Mrs. Harry St. George Tucker of Lexington visit Mrs. Tucker in Winchester then stay a day in Norfolk as Tucker heads to Yale to lecture. He refuses to comment on a Senate bid opposing Swanson and says state primary changes should be decided by the people. A Winchester dog distemper outbreak is noted with several deaths and treatment at Dr. E W Miller's hospital.
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Norfolk
Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
John Randolph Tucker
Winchester
Barton Myers
Tucker
New Haven
E. W. Miller
South Braddock Street
Senate resolution demands armed intervention in Mexico
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Sherman and Representative Dyer calls for armed intervention into Mexico, a representative government there, and immediate evacuation after such aims are achieved. The report ties to a massacre of Americans and urges end to Wilson’s watchful waiting policy.
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Mexico
Senate
Sherman
Washington
United States
Ilinois
Dyer
Missouri
House
Wilson
Lee Day Birthday Celebration by Gen Turner Ashby Camp
A Gen Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans committee plans a Lee Day observance on January 19 at 8 p.m. in Handley Memorial Library lecture hall. Robert Y. Conrad will deliver the oration. attendance invitations go to Fort Loudoun Seminary and Shenandoah Valley Academy. The event notes Lee's birthday as a legal holiday in many southern states and banks may close.
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Turner Ashby
Cemp
Robert E. Lee
Handley Memorial Library
Robert Y. Conrad
Winchester Bar
Holmes Conray
Thomas L. Rosser
George W. Kurn
Ashby Camp
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Shenandoah Valley
Public sale of Markel's property at county court steps
A brick residence at 213 North Main Street near Shenandoah Valley Bank is offered in a public auction in front of the Court House at 12 o'clock this Saturday. The sale is described as suitable for business or residence. reference is made to a sale bill for details.
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North Main Street
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Mrs Minnie Gore of Bridgewater Nears Surgery in City
Mrs Minnie Gore of Bridgewater Virginia entered Memorial Hospital for special medical treatment and will likely undergo a surgical operation this week. She is an aunt of Winchester musician J M Spurr and has many local friends. Albert Schaffaker, a well merchant of Capon Bridge West Virginia, spent today in town on business.
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J. W. Hancher
White Hall
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John Smeltger
Ity
West Virginia
Jesse Stine
Evans
Baltimore
Minnie-Gore
Bridgewater
Memorial Hospital
Albert Schaffaker
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Miss Ethel Hess Rests After Long Illness Funeral Held at Home
The funeral for Miss Ethel Stuart Hess died Monday at her mother Mrs. Sarah Hess’s home near Royce Clarke County. Rev Dr Julian Broaddus led services at the Dulaney farm with Rev RB Wilson assisting. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. She survived by her mother four sisters and five brothers. Her health declined after her father’s death in a runaway accident about a year earlier.
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Ethel Stuart Hess
Sarah Moore Hess
Royce
Clarke County
Familly
Dulaney Farm
Julian Broaddus
Berryville Baptist Church
Miss Hess
RB. C. Wilson
White Post
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Messrs. Armsteadton
W. F. Fenton
E. R. Grover H. Schlack
Clyd Levi
Nat
B. Humeston
M Hess
George Amy
Balti
M. (. Elyette
Berryburg
W. Va
James Drakeman
Berryville
Miga Nannie ‘Hess
Rev
Asbury F Hens
Adrin College
Michigan
Walter Hess
Morgantown
W. H. Hess
Summit Point
Charles
John Heas
John A. Hess
Hay proposes national guard payroll plan over continental army
Washington dispatches report President Wilson met with Representative James Hay to discuss military plans. Hay urged regular pay for the national guard and bringing it into the regular army during war, aiming for 400 000 troops in two years. Wilson endorsed the War Department continental army plan, signaling a first public split between the administration and the military committee chairman. The House committee faces about six weeks before presenting the army bill.
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Washington
James Hay
House Committee On
White House
National Guard
War Department
Hay
Executive
Mr. Hay
Wilson
Continental Army
House
Baltimore Grain Markets Close With Wheat and Corn Quotes
Baltimore wholesale markets closed with No 2 red wheat on Apot at 180 1 2 cents per bushel and corn at 87 cents. Subscriptions due in January may be renewed at the reduced rate of $2.00 per year. Pay your subscription vow.
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Baltimore
Pine furniture sale at residence of Mrs Emer Bromley
A large lot of fine furniture will be sold for cash on Saturday at the residence of Mrs Emer Bromley 608 South Washington St Lee. Advertisement in this paper.
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Emer Bromley
South
Washington St. Lee
Curtis Publishing Bans Cigarette Ads Starting 1916
The Curtis Publishing Company will stop cigarette advertisements in all publications from January 1, 1916, except for a few already contracted. The move aims to align with Boy Scout concerns about tobacco use, despite no immediate loss in ad revenue. Troop 2, Boy Scouts, sells Curtis papers in Winchester under the Scout finance plan.
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Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Boy Scout
Curtis
Curtis Company 6
Boy Scouts
Winchester
R. R. Houston Elected Speaker of the House
Richmond lawmakers opened the regular session at noon with Harry R. Houston of Hampton chosen speaker of the House of Delegates without opposition. Senator J. E. West proposed admitting Senator J. Jordan to the Democratic caucus amid district GOP-like competition in Staunton Augusta and Highland.
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Richmond
Jan
IL Assembly
Viet Im
Harry R Houston
Hampton
Elizabeth City
House of Delegates
Senate
J. E. West
Suffolk
J. Jordan
Staunton
Professor Jordan
Augusta
Highland
W. HM. Landes
JOLLIFFE SEWELL Auto Repair at Boyce Virginia
At Boyce Virginia Jolliffe and Sewell advertise accessories and repair work on all cars.
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Boyce
Jolliffe & Sewell
Firemen Seek Higher City Aid for Rounds Hook and Ladder
The Rounds Hook and Ladder Company plans to petition the Common Council for a raised annual appropriation from the current 140. They recently bought a motor truck and attached equipment at 1000, still owing part. They urge parity with other companies, citing 14 alarms since the new apparatus arrived and valuable service in each call.
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Rounds Hook and Ladder Company
Common Council
The
Treasury
Pneumococcal Pneumonia Said To Grip Nation
New York Commissioner of Health Dr Emerson claims pneumococcus, not influenza, drives the current epidemic. He says the germ is present in healthy throats, and winter social life lowers resistance, allowing pneumonia to spread in crowded theaters, restaurants, and cinemas.
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Emerson
Court rules Rev. J. Robert Beale authorized to perform marriages
An order in Winchester authorizes Rev. J. Robert Beale of the United Brethren Church to celebrate marriages in the state. He posted a $500 penalty, with Lady Stefograpter as bond. Apply by letter to P. O. Box 184, Winchester, with Rev. George W. Stover as surety.
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Winchester
J. Robert Beale
United Brethren Church
Stefograpter
P. O
George W. Stover
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