Fort Loudoun and the Early Wartime Forts of the Shenandoah
A summary of Dansk Dandridge’s historic Shepherdstown study notes fort history in the Shenandoah valley. It covers Fort Loudoun near Winchester and Fort Evans near Martinsburg, the mass migration of settlers to forts during Indian incursions, and key figures like George Washington and Adam Stephen guiding defense efforts. It cites contemporary diary observations from Rev. Phillip Filthian about Winchester’s wartime mood and militia attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Dansk
Dandridge
Charlottesville
Handley Library
Winchester
Miss Dandridge
Fort Evans
Martinsburg
George Washington
Adam Stephen
Virginia Frontier
Washington
Dinwiddie
Fort Loudoun
Mecklenburg
Phillip Filthian
Lold Fort
Fort Loudour
Holmes
Hunter
Mars
Almos
America
Beams of Humanity Profit in Local Baker’s Sacrifice
Winchester businessman F A Beck of Beck's Bakery forewent at least 2000 barrels of flour profit worth about 20 000 to keep bread and cakes affordable for the public. He purchased flour before a price surge and used it to bake rather than raise prices, claiming victory for the public over profit.
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United States
Winchester
F. A Beck
Beck
Hirustomers
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Celebrated for Growth and Confidence
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank boasts largest capital and surplus among Winchester and Frederick county banks with total resources exceeding peers. Deposits surpass the 40,000 mark as patrons praise its competent officers, excellent equipment, and daily courteous service.
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U. S
Winchester
Frederick County
Funeral for Conductor George Hawse Held in Jersey City
Conductor George Hawse, of the Pennsylvania Bank, died from week injuries in Jersey City New Jersey. Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock this morning at the home of his mother in law Mrs Mar 3 Simpson 308 South Braddock Street. Rev W O Talbert led the service and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included W H Reed William Lupton Dr J Ju Whitlock William G Hardy J C Horn and Wee Fisher. Relatives from Harrisonburg Baltimore and nearby attended along with members of the Order of Railroad Conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George . Hawse
Pennsylvania‘ Bank
Jerry City
N. J
Simpson
South Braddock
W. O. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
W. H. Reed
William Lupton
J. Ju. Whitlock
William G. Hardy
J. C. Horn
Wee Fisher
Famil
Winchester
Dust Menace to Be Fought by Civic League
The Wenes Civic League meets at City Hall to address a dust nuisance. Members plan a petition for the city council, aiming for 2000 to 2500 signers, to urge abatement of the dust that blows into streets and homes and threatens health. A Winchester orator will present the petition to the council.
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Wenes Civic League, Incorporated
Sssity Council Chamber
Hall
Misa
Nina. Shepwed
Star
Civic League
Robert
T. Bar
E. Virginia Smith
League
Ake
Winchester
Sagne
Death of Mrs. Nannie Taylor McCormick in Virginia
Special to The Star Berryville Virginia November 25 Mrs Nannie Taylor McCormick widow of Cyrus McCormick died at Norwood Nelson County while wintering with her daughter Mrs Ellet Cabell Details say illness not confirmed at death and burial plans expected Her husband Cyrus McCormick senior physician prominent Civil War veteran served under J B Stuart She leaving daughter Mrs Cabell and sister Mrs Marshall McCormick plus brothers Dr McCormick and Marshall McCormick had married sisters.
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Berryville
Nannie Taylor McCormick
D. Jr
Cyrus McCormick
Ellet Cabell
Norwood
Nelson County
Virginia
McCormick
Jen
J. B. B. Stuart
Nanie Taylor
Cabell
Marshall McCormick
Dr. McCormick
Marshall
Cormick
For Sale Cheap Old Touring Car 1914 Model
Second-hand 1914 touring car offered at a bargain price. DERMINER'S GARAGE advertises the vehicle as a ready-to-drive buy with limited details provided and no condition disclosure.
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Derminer
Market Street Church Sunday School Shifted to 2 PM
The Sunday school at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will meet promptly at 2 o'clock tomorrow afteroon due to union evangelistic services. The note also advertises Xmas Cards and Booklets for sale by GEO. F. NORTON PUBLISHING CO. and lists dairy and poultry prices in a small advertisements section.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
GEO. F. Norton Pub. CO
All West Romania Under Teutonic Heel
London newspapers predict gloom as Romania faces potential fate like Belgium and Serbia. Dispatches report German and Austro German forces driving toward Bucharest from multiple fronts with key towns fallen and rail hubs at Piata and Făltina in jeopardy.
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Romania
Berlin
Bucharet
von Falkenhayn
Ilek Marshal von Mackangen
von Ackensen
Danube
Bucharest
von Fal‘senhayn
Craiova
Transylvanian Alps
Qreova
Turnu-Severina
Roumania
Craiva
Alt River
Piata
Fila‘na
Piatia
Hungary
Yanube
Piteshpi
Campolung
Bnucharest
London
Rou
Ania
Belgium
Serbia
The
Daily Mail
Ronmamia
Anaral von Mackeneen
Om Falkenheyn
Russ
Glass and Family Move Back to Winchester from Waynesboro
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Glass and two children arrived in Winchester from Waynesboro Virginia and will make their future home here. He is the son of the late Col W W Glass and formerly practiced law in Waynesboro. Mrs Glass is the daughter of late Mr and Mrs William Hartman Baker of Winchester. They take a house in the west end near Col Burton’s property and have many local friends awaiting their return. Fancy apples listed by H H Baker 46 East Pecalla St Winchester Va. pat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Glass
Christ Ag
Orward
W. D. Smith
Chris’ Protestant Episcopal Church
Rr Smith
Mr. Wridge
Tebernare
Villa Becteging Ghikuarua Cit
El Paso November 25 Villa’s third day in Chihuahua City opened with dawn skirmishes in eastern suburbs. Villista forces mass in a ravine near Santa Rosa Hill while Trevino worries Villa aims a grand assault. Villa cuts Chihuahua City from north and east and seeks a prolonged siege to exhaust Trevino. A ammunition train from Juarez was turned back and rail supplies hindered. Carranza officials concede earlier misreports of Villa being driven south were incorrect and say later Villa attacks were repulsed.
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EL Paso
Villa
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Santa Rosa Hill
Carranza
Tre‘ino
Juarez
Rew
Chihuahua
Igst
B & O Agents to Take Upcoming Inspection Tour
The second delegation of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will inspect the system’s terminals in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York early next month. J M Davis vice president of operations confirms the plan to tour eastern cities with agents from Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia. T B Patton of Winchester will join the party.
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Baltimoore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
J. M. Davis
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Penna
Irenia
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
T. B. Patton
Winchester
Scout Troop 2 Attendance Notice
Every scout in Troop 2 is asked to report to the scout room tomorrow evening at 7 for the service at the tabernacle. Fr. B Cooper, Scoutmaster.
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Tabernacle
Bridger Evangelist Draws Thousands to Tabernacle
Large crowd fills Union Evangelistic Tabernacle on North Kent Street to hear Rev. Luther B. Bridgers on hell. About three thousand attended despite cold winds. Two services planned Sunday at 2 20 PM and 7 30 PM. local churches pause night services. Many came forward to accept Christ. Dr W D Smith urged volunteers to serve.
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Union Evangelistic Tabernacle
North Kent Street
Luther B. Bridgers
Tabernacle
Bridgers
Hell
Lazarus
Abraham
Notice to Taxpayers on Taxes Due by November 30
State taxes including real estate personal and poll taxes are due by November 30. A 5 percent penalty will be added for late payment. City Treasurer WM T Barr 264ip St.
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WM. T. Barr
Xmas Savings Club at Farmers and Merchants Bank Winchester VA
Prepare to open 2 Xmas Saving Club accounts with this bank. You will receive only the very best service. The originator of the Xmas Savings Club this vicinity, Apt.
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Ximas
Nes
Savings. Club
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Winchester
Apt
Stumbled Man From Hospital Found In Brother's Home
Virginia National Guard member Lewis Henry Holler escaped Walter Reed Army Hospital on November 14 and wandered to his brother’s home in Martinsburg, clad only in pajamas. After frostbitten feet and exhaustion, he was returned to Washington by attendants. investigators sought clues as officials questioned residents and searched the countryside.
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Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tivate
Lewis Henry Holaz
Virginia National Guard
Walter Reed Army
Holler
Virginia
Hollar
Richmond
Hollard
Hognital
Armstrong
Coda
Houtton
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Fort Loudous
Fido
Nemo
Martha Purcell
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Hawse
Treet
Givig League
Was. McCormick
Kelso
Choice Creamery
Virginie
Rygir Ggs
Do. Smal
Syttee
von Mackensen
Ferdinand
W. W. Glass
H. H. Baker
East Precalailly
Pat
the Star
Max Axelrod
Axelrod
Hoe
Gitle
Villa Becteging Ghikuarua Cit
BOY Scouts
Fr. B
Cooper
Hev
Bridger
Miss Stuart
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