Lessons From the Life of Lee at Christ Church Service
Dr Henry Levis Smith president of Washington and Lee University delivered a reverent sermon at Christ Episcopal Church praising Robert E Lee. He framed three lessons from Lees life focusing on duty to God moral victory and steadfast chivalry amid defeat and prosperity. The service featured Rev Berry Green Mrs H D Fuller and selections by Frank Reynolds with How Firm Foundation sung by the choir.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Robert Edward Lee
Henry Levis Smith
Washington and Lee University
United States
Washington College
Christ
Pren
Ang
Grant
Smith
South
Dr. Berry
Nran Green
H. D. Fuller
General Lee
Frank Reynolds
Handley Board
Handley
Winchester
Jackson
Revival opens at First Christian Church with evangelist remarks
The Rev George D. Bastes opened a revival at the First Christian Church urging true profession of faith through life not words. He said the gospel must be lived in home, social, and business life to convince the world and revive Christianity. Services run for two weeks nightly at 7 30 with a song service led by George W. Riley.
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George D. Bastes
David
Old
Christendom
Ar. Eastes
St. Paul
George W. Riley
Mr. White
Ormer
Bastes
Nan
Yipsey Smith, Jr
Fahnestock's Jail Sentence Suspended
The court suspended the jail term for William Fahnestock after a prosecutor's recommendation. He must post 200 dollars bond for one year with his father Scott T. Fahnestock as security. The case involved alleged family violence including an incident with his uncle Daniel Fahnestock and laborious testimony at magistrate court.
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T. R. Cather
William Fahnestock
Tavenner
Daniel Fahnpesyan
Scott T. Fahnestock
Fahnestock
Daniel Fahnestock
Datter
Gault
Subscriptions by Mail Renewals Mentioned in January Notice
Notice mentions discounts for renewals by mail in January. Mentions The Evening Star and Little Joe's as vendors. Includes phrases about Army Shirts and a general observance on General Lee's birthday.
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the Evening Star
Gas Plant Upgrades at Winchester Gas Company
Extensive improvements are underway at the Winchester Gas Company plant. A new purifier will yield purer gas, reducing dirt and grease, with additional condenser tar extractor and view exhauster and station meter being installed. Completion is expected in about sixty days due to bad weather. An inspector from the State Corporation Commission hailed the plant as the best equipped of its kind in Virginia.
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Winchester Gas Company
State Corporation Commission
Winchester
Virginia
Henpecked Henry Company Arrives for Local Show
The Henpecked Henry Company will perform a funny musical comedy here tonight beating The Empire Theater. A telegram from the New Virginia Theater in Harrisonburg Virginia reports the show was well received Saturday evening and notes it is a dandy good little show and can be boosted on prices charged.
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Henry” Company
Empire Theater
New Virginia Theater
Harrisonburg
British Bean to Fight Bolshevik
Malta dispatch reports British naval movements to the Black Sea to protect British subjects and interests as Bolshevik threats rise. Vice-Admiral D. Robeck sails on the Iron Duke with two destroyers, with ships prepped to leave Sunday. Britain expects a significant naval response amid the crisis.
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Malta
Black Sea
Associated Press
D. Robeck
Iron Duke
London
Admiralty
Gas Wipes Out Entire Family in Philadelphia Home
An entire Kelly family of five died from gas in their Philadelphia residence. The victims include John J. Kelly 56 a real estate dealer his wife their 16 year old son and a domestic servant. Also noted are Walter Jenkins from Staunton Virginia visiting his father Captain James Jenkins and Augusta Conrad leaving on a visit with Mrs Lloyd Agnew in Charleston South Carolina.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
John J. Kelly
Mgr
Walter Jenkins
Staunton, Va
Capt
James Jenkins
North Market Street
Augusta Conrad Feft
the Tatter’s
Mrs. Lloyd .Agnew
Charleston
3.C
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Shenandoah Valley Bank
A special meeting of stockholders of Shenandoah Valley Banking Bank, Winchester Virginia, is set for Tuesday February 2 at 3 o clock to consider increasing the bank capital stock. W M Hardy cashier. For sale Ford ton truck with a body by Harper and Smith.
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Shenandoah
Ford Ton Truck
Harper and Smith
Militia volunteers fight flu outbreak in city
A corps of about 600 volunteer huts today engaged in stamping out influenza. Operating from eight dispensaries, the militia surveyed the city to gauge the epidemic and aid relief. Health officials noted fewer cases in the last four hours than the previous two days amid 14 deaths from influenza yesterday.
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Associated Press
Jal
Health Department Ee
Havana
Sran
Army Transport Reaches Calm Seas After Fire and Flood
Radio dispatches from Washington report an army transport 700 miles off New York holding position after a boiler room flood. Passengers, about 500 aboard, were calm and comfortable as help arrived and transfers to the White Star liner Cedric were arranged when seas permit.
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Army
Army Transport
Cedric
Cea
Washington
War Department
New York
Halifax
Supreme Court Allows Rhode Island to Test Prohibition Amendment
The Supreme Court granted Rhode Island permission to test the federal prohibition amendment and enjoined enforcement in the state. Chief Justice White offered the ruling without comment and did not set a hearing date. Rhode Island had refused to ratify the amendment.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
White
Acting Trading In Minor Rails In New York
At the noon update in New York the stock market showed little overall advance after the first hour with dull reaction. Minor rails led activity with gains in St Louis and San Francisco, St Paul and Wisconsin Central, Rock Island, Texas and Pacific and others amid fractional moves.
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Associated Press
New York
General Motors
Mexican Petroleum
Shell Transport
Cricible Steel
American Woolen
St. Louis
San Francisco
St. Paul
Wisconsin Central
Pierre-Marquette
Rock Island
Texas
For Sale Titan Tractor and Bros. City Apt Mrs Ridgely
For sale J. H. Cy Titan tractor and other items. Mrs C Ridgely White invited to visit friends Saturday afternoon for a time in the city.
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J. H. Cy ‘Titan Tractor
Es Bros
C. Ridgely White
Ritter Trial Highlights County Court Contempt Fines
Owen Ritter faced the county magistrate in a session led by Justice A. J. Tavenner on Saturday noon for cruelty charges involving three children of Eugene W. Ritter. Alfred Wright testified against Owen Ritter, with contempt fines of 32.50 each levied on Ritter and Wright and donated to the county Red Cross. The children were ordered placed with Red Cross or the Lonnaren’s Home Society after the trial. The mother is divorced, and the children have shared guardianship between Owen Ritter and the stepmother while the father serves a sentence on the state road force, set to expire January 28.
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A. J. Tavenner
Saturnoon
Owen Ritter
Eugene W. Ritter
Owen
Alfred Wright
Right
Tavenner
Herbert 5Arrick
Ritter
Wright
County
Red Cross
County Red Cross
Lonnaren's Home Society
Three Die in Barracks Blaze as Fire Destroys Wing
A blaze at a barracks early Sunday morning killed three civilian workers and injured four others. Victims named J H Wilson of Maryland K M Strablen of Tennessee and W Maloney of Indianapolis were dead. J A McCaffrey of New York was severely burned and expected to die. The frame building with three wings was totally destroyed with an estimated loss of 50 000.
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J. H.wilson
Maryland
K. M. Strablen
Tennessee
W. Maloney
Indianapolis
J.A. McCaffrey
New York
Arseal
Crooked Trails in Respectful Western Feud Tale
A vivid western narrative contrasts cattlemen and sheep raisers uniting against mutual threats. The story traces exciting exploits and era specific conflicts as they unfold in a late 19th century frontier setting.
Raine paints West with adventure in Curly and Flandres
William MacLeod Raine showcases his West with a confident, seasoned voice. The tale places brave and flawed characters in a plains frontier setting where a rope ends one man’s fate but a daring woman saves him, sparking growth and evolving affections.
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Timles
Great Plains
Listero
Curly
Flandres
Wreck on Norfolk and Western near Boyce blocks line
A doubleheader freight train southbound buckled about 100 yards south of Boyce station in Clarke county early Sunday, scattering 16 cars. No deaths or injuries. track blocked all day and two express trains detoured via Winchester. The cause is believed to be a dropped brake bar. Cars including a camp car were damaged. cleanup continued the next day.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Boyce
Clarke County
Winchester
neeréWa
Riverton and
Strasburg Junction
Southern Railway
Charlestown
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern
Assembly assigns committees for session in state government
Governor appoints committee assignments for the session. Speaker Brewer named chairs for Finance roads internal navigation public schools and educational institutions and privileges and elections. Assemblyman Omps Frederick County chairs manufacturers and mechanic arts and serves on roads and internal navigation officers and offices mining. Assemblyman Gilpin Clarke and Warren counties chairs executive expenditures and serves on appropriations militia and police.
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pDpe
Brewer
House of Delegates
Richard K. Omps
Frederick County
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke
Warren
Pan American Congress Opens With Finance Leaders
The second Pan American conference opened in Washington with leading financiers and ministers from 21 republics. President Wilson, from his sick room, sent greetings affirming pan America seeks no selfish aims in world reconstruction and will fulfill obligations ahead. Secretary Lansing echoed the call for collective responsibility and progress.
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Washington
Wilson
Pan- America
Lansing
Box Social at Carpers Valley School Friday
A box social event is held at Carpers Valley School on Friday January 2 at o'clock with public invited. Proceeds support school activities.
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Carpers Valley School
Lomon-Dew
For Sale Modery Dweesang Unit 608 Fast Sale
Auction notice for a property in Town offering cheap terms to a quick buyer. Mention of Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate and Dr Berryman Green of the Virginia Theological Seminary. Services held yesterday and return to Alexandria noted.
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Berryman Green
Virginia Theological Seminary
Sai
Alexandria
Senate Naval Affairs Committee to complete probe on Sims charges
Washington reports the Senate Naval Affairs Committee will complete its inquiry into Rear Admiral Sims charges against the Navy Department and its wartime conduct. If not satisfactory to the public, a naval board may be convened to review the allegations of failure to cooperate with the allies.
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Washington
Sims
Navy Departments
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Naval
Danies
Daniels
America Navy
UST CLEARS 8 OFF OF SIDEWALKS
Chief reminds residents to clear snow from sidewalks within two hours after falling. Delinquent names to be used for police court appearance for violating local ordinance.
Ex-Emperor William May Face Allied Extradition
In Brussels on January 19 dispatches report deep emotion in Holland over allied demands for the extradition of former Emperor William. The Hague believes measures will be taken to induce his voluntary surrender to the allies.
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Brussels
Holland
William of Ger
Hague
Forty-Nine Crew of Macone Lost After Rock Collision
Forty-nine members of the Macone crew perished when the American steamer struck a rock off Nidington Light and foundered. The sole survivor was the second mate.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Nidington Light
Grace Church to Study Catechism on First Commandment
The Rev. A A Kelly of Grace Church announces Wednesday evening prayer meetings will study Lutheran catechism, starting with the first commandment. Every member of the church is urged to attend these sessions.
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A.A. Kelly
Grace Church
Fivery
At Church
Coal and lumber deliver orders from Snider and Sons
Local coal and lumber firm B W Snider and Sons invites customers to place orders for coal and lumber at their shop on Markel Street with two phone lines for delivery and service.
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Sears
Georges Creek
Deiver
W. B. Snider & Sons
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