Monument Unveiling Highlights Confederate Valor in Winchester
A large crowd gathered in Winchester to unveil a new Confederate monument on the public square honoring Frederick county and Winchester during 1861 1865. The dedication featured Hop Harry St George Tucker of Lexington Va and noted sculptor Frederick C. Hibbard. The bronze figure depicts a young Confederate infantryman ready to go to the front, set on a brown granite base near Main Street and the Frederick County courthouse.
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Harry St. George ‘Tucker
Lexington— Monument Committee
Winchester
Frederick County
County of
Frederick
City Hall
M. Harry St. George, Tucker
Ofington
Agress
Virginia Et
Main Street
Frederick C. Hibbard
Hibbard
Wincheser
Virginia
Winchester Confederate Monument Dedication Poem
Miss K M Vicar reads a dedicatory poem at the Winchester Confederate Monument, recalling past veterans from Virginia and the South. The piece venerates Gray and Blue soldiers, highlights battles near Winchester, and pledges memory and peace as veterans fade.
Soldiers Surprise By Voting For Wilson
EL PASO Texas November 15 A surprising election feature was the border national guardsmen support for President Wilson. It was predicted soldiers would vote solidly for Hughes but Wilson gained an even split and likely a handsome majority of the soldier vote. The slogan If Wilson is re elected you will either be sent into Mexico or go home spread along the border and is blamed for the shift.
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EL ‘Paso
Tex
Wilson
Theoldiers
Hughes
Mexico
Wilson Invited to Celebrate Winchester Victory
President Wilson was asked to attend a Winchester jubilee celebrating the Democrats victory. He cannot attend but the letter from Secretary Tumulty expresses thanks and best wishes for a successful celebration. The invitation was delivered to Messrs. Marshall and Baker in Winchester, Virginia, with a note date of November 14, 1916.
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Wilson
Winchester
J. P. Tumuldy
Messrs. S. Marshall and
W. A. Baker
Virginia
Tax Collection Schedule for 1916 Placed
Notice lists tax collection dates in Middletown on Thursday the 16th and Stephens City on Friday the 17th. RK, 3, SMITH, Deputy Treasurer.
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Middletown
Stephens City
Smith
Dep
Treas
Celebration planned for Democratic victory in Winchester
Tonight a large Democratic celebration unfolds in Winchester to honor Wilson's victory and Harrison's congressional win. Marching bands from Martinsburg Middletown Strasburg and Charlestown join a parade along Market Street led by Sheriff Luther Pannett. Speakers include Thomas W. Harrison and Harry St. George Tucker. Prizes for best parade elements and a fireworks display cap the festivities.
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Martinsburg
Comrey’s
Charlestown
Strasburg
Middletown
Harrison
Tucker
Citizens’ and Friendship Bands
Winchester
Comrey’s Band
Strasburg Band
Comrey's
Cumberland Valley Rail
West
Thomas W. Harrison
Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Star
Baltimore Grain Markets Close With Wheat at 1.91 1 2
Spot wheat closed at 1.91 1 2 per bushel and corn at 1.20 per in Baltimore wholesale markets. Royal Arcanum members dissatisfied with new rates can seek relief and betterment by writing to Post Office Box 110 Winchester Virginia.
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Baltimore
Royal Arcanum
Winchester
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W. C. T U Meeting Notice and Sale Offer
W C T U meeting set for Thursday afternoon November 16 at 3 o'clock with full attendance requested. Also note Ford Roadster for sale advertised by Hy. W. Eburt.
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W. U
Ford
Hy. W. Eburt
Fire damages Williams Bros woolen mill near Millwood pike
Fire at the Williams Brothers woolen mill south of town damaged about 1000 pounds of wool in the picker room. Workman Baker Seabright suffered severe burns but is expected to recover. he escaped through a window with firefighters quickly containing the blaze. Insurance covers the loss. exact damage not yet estimated.
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Baker Seabright
Williams
Seabright
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Citizens Asked to Illuminate Homes Parade Night
Residents along the Democratic parade route are urged by the celebration committee to illuminate their homes in any suitable way. The parade begins at City Hall at 8 o clock, marching north on Market to Baker, west to Main, south to Monmouth, west to Braddock, north to Piccadilly, south on Main to Rouss Avenue, then to City Hall Plaza.
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City Hall
Market Street
Baker Street
Main Street
Monmouth Street
Braddock Street
Piccadilly Street
Rouss Avenue
City Hall Plaza
Wil son celebration meeting for Rouss Fire Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company members are asked to meet promptly at 7 o'clock this Wednesday evening to participate in the Wil son celebration. Reward offered for lost beagle with white and lemon markings. return to Star office. Wanted at National Silkita Works Berkeley Springs West Virginia. $2.25 per day. 11-3-1p-2w.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Wilson
Ip John Seal, Jr
Star Office
National Silicta Works
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Rev. Bridgers Devotional Sermon At Market Street Revival
Intense interest marked the Market Street Methodist revival led by Rev. Luther B. Bridgers. He preached on the Devil from I John iii 8, urging rally to overcome evil while Mrs. Bridgers, a skilled vocalist, led the service and will perform during the evangelistic campaign.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Luther B. Bridgers
Satan
Jesus Christ
British Push On Somme Front Reported By Paris
London explains a major Allied assault on the Somme. British and French forces advance about two miles, capturing nearly 6,000 German prisoners as they breach Beaucourt to Miraumont fortifications.
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Balkane
London
Phalle Obetae Oles
Beaucort
Miraumont
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