Sorrow and Valor Mark Civil War Notes on Whose War
Fragmentary war notes describe hardship and endurance during the Civil War era. References include Wharton’s gades at Waynesboro, prisoners taken, roving hunger, and Federal veterans. Mentions of rationing, destroyed farms, and families weeping over loss accompany reflections on spring’s approach and fading Confederacy.
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Erfeksburg
South Eas
Qatar
Sheri
Wharton
Waynesboro
Dred
Rosser
Winchester
New York Democrats Honor Wilson on Shadow Lawn Day
Ten thousand New Yorkers traveled to Shadow Lawn to honor Woodrow Wilson on a national Democratic celebration day. President Wilson, reading a nationwide proclamation on Americanism and freedom, expressed satisfaction with midwestern tour results. He plans to address Buffalo on November 1 and New York City the next day as New York State efforts accelerate.
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Wire To the Star
Shadow
Lawn
United States
Woodrow Wilson
White House
New York
Gotham
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Tammany Hall
J. Borden
Harriman
New York City
Middle West
Cincinnati
New York State
Buffalo
Recruiting Virginians Boosted by Army Officer Decree
Dispatch from Brownsville Texas notes Capt John R Scott of the Fourth Regular Infantry named inspector instructor for Virginia troops. He will enlist First and Second Virginia Infantry men who want to join the regulars. Also cites Progressive Republicans backing Wilson and Progressive voters backing Harrison for November 7th.
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Brownsville
Tex
Winchester
S John R. Scott
Regular Infantry
Virginia
Wilson
Harrison
For Sale 2000 Barrels Space at Charlestown Cold Storage
For sale 2,000 barrels space in Robinson’s Cold Storage Charlestown. Apply to Hi Be Byrd, BsMaiat Pew.
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Robinson's
Charlestown
Byrd
Few Apply for Special Permit Under New Law
The notice requires grocers, soda sellers, and druggists to post public notice 24 to 30 days before applying to the court for licenses to dispense or sell beverages including soft drinks and wines for sacramental use. Drug manufacturers and makers of flavorings must also obtain licenses and post notices. The law aims to give the public opportunity to file objections and enforce compliance.
Republican Campaign Fund Grows to 1.67 Million
The Republican national campaign fund has collected 1 667 757 dollars, announced at headquarters in New York. The Democratic fund totals 1 600 283 dollars, as reported the previous night.
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New York
Republican National Campaign Fund
Democratic Campaign Fund
Wanted Fancy Yorks and Ben Davis on board cars
Notice seeks missing items described as Fancy Yorks and Ben Davis either in storage or on board cars. Contact H. F. Byrd at 27-Spot to report or recover them promptly.
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Fancy Yorks
Ben Davis
H. F. Byrd
Thieves Caught After Trunk Pursuit in New York
Leon Miller and Jacob Kramer, both indicted in Baltimore for a 20000 dollar jewel robbery, were arrested in New York before boarding a Cuba bound steamer. Two young women with them were detained as witnesses. Detectives traced the suspects by tracking their trunks to the port and through the baggage to the scene. Baltimore police were notified for arrest upon arrival.
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New York
Cuba
Baltimore
Leon Miller
Jacob Kramer
Lost silver baking dish with initials A D B
Lost top to silver baking dish engraved with initials A D B. Reward for return. State of ets.
Cottage Prayer Meetings Begin Monday Night
Community prayer meetings start Monday October 30 to support a November evangelistic campaign at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church and nine area churches. The Star will list homes hosting gatherings each night with contact details for organizers and locations around the city.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Star
Re Wievander
Bey
Funeral of Mrs. Oretta Arretta McFarland
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Oretta Arretta McFarland, wife of Mr. H. McFarland and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Fries, will be held at her home on North Main Street with friends meeting there at 10 AM before proceeding to Bethel Church for services by Rev. H Spencer. Burial follows in Bethel Grange Cemetery.
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Oretta Arretta McFarland
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester
Bethel Grange Cemetery
Forces Increase as Mexican Troops Reach Chihuahua City
Dispatches from Mexico City confirm General Maycotte arrived at Chihuahua City with about 5900 to 6000 troops and substantial ammunition. Secretary Lansing said de facto forces there have enough ammo to wage extensive fighting. no further Villa movement reports received.
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GTON
Funeral Services For John M Evans
The funeral for John Mas sey Evans son of Samuel Evans was held at 10 o clock from the Church of the Sacred Heart. Boy Scouts from three local troops attended in a body with Evans as color bearer and pallbearers. High mass by Rev John Massey and a sermon by Rev John McVerry followed by a solo from Hugh Duffey. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
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John Massey Evans
Samuel Evans
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Church of the Sacred Heart
Boy, Scouts
John Massey
Newport News
John McVerry
Hugh Duffey
John Evans
Boy Scouts
Red Bud Family Visits Highlight Weekend
Mrs J White and son Herbert from Washington DC and Mr and Mrs Walter McCoy of Winchester spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs David Newcome of Red Bud. Mrs C J White and son visit her brother S B Newcome in Winchester. Odie Newcome returns home from near Winchester. Mrs David Newcome improves after illness. Ballanger family and children also visit D B Newcome in Red Bud.
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Red Bud
J.white
Som, Herbert
Washington, D. C
Walter. McCoy
Winchester
David Newcome
C. J.white
S. B. Newcome
Odie Newcome
Ballanger
D. B. Newcome
Needlework Fund seeks donations by October 31
All members of the Needlework Fund are urged to hand their contributions to the directors before October 31. Mrs. S. L. Lupton, President. Miss May H. Heist, Secretary.
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Needlework Fund
S. L. Lupton
May. H. Heist
PE Ae
Mosquito Study Promotes Yellow Hose Defense
In San Francisco scientists promote yellow hose as a deterrent against mosquitoes. Marines returning from the Philippines report immunity linked to khaki uniforms. The piece suggests future travelers carry yellow hosiery, while noting color-blind arguments persist. Oliver Owen Kuhn’s war review appears in The Washington Sunday Star.
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San Francisco
United States
Jush
Philippines
U. S
Europe
Oliver Owen Kuhn
Washington Sunday ‘Star
Winchester
Bold horse thief tries hold up in Marlboro area
In Marlboro Frederick county a man forced William Long to hand over money with a gun. Long resisted and his wife alerted neighbors. Constable C B Manuel later captured the suspect in Woodstock Virginia. David Pruder formerly of Cumberland Maryland faced a Middletown magistrate and was jailed for the county grand jury. A horse theft near Kernstown was linked to Prader who rode to Woodstock before the arrest.
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Winchester
C. B. Manuel
Woodstock
David Pruder
Cumberland
Maziliate BR. A. Owings
Middletown
Manuel
Marlbord
Prader
Long
Baltimore grain markets close with mixed futures
At 8 o’clock in the afternoon the Baltimore market quotes show corn at 1.14 and 1.15 dollars, while oats are at 1.90 per bushel. No other clear price data is given for wheat.
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Baltimore
Trickery Alleged in Ninth District Voter Tactics
Reports from the Ninth district accuse Republican county treasurers of back dating poll tax receipts to imply early payment of taxes. Democrats will staff precincts on election day with May list copies to challenge voters. Mrs J Wilton Hope of Hampton Virginia, formerly Miss Elsie Love, arrived for a visit.
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J. Wilton Hope
Hampton, Va
Elsie Love
William 3. Love
Baptist Church Changes to Evening Baptism Service
There will be no morning service at the Baptist Church tomorrow as the pastor preaches in Front Royal. The evening service will proceed at the usual hour with the baptism ordinance administered.
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Baptist Church
Front-Royal
Énureh
Ford Roadster 1916 Model in Fine Condition
A 1916 Ford roadster described as good as new is offered by H W Bert with the seller name listed as H.W. Bert tpalt. The ad highlights the vehicle’s condition and availability for inquiry or purchase.
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Ford
H.W. Bert _tpalt
Allied Drive On Somme Front Reported By Berlin
Berlin dispatches report renewed Allied pressure on the Somme with German forces fighting along Verdun and other fronts. Russian and Romanian resistance in Dobruja said broken, 500 prisoners taken. Mackensen’s army allegedly advances into Romania while Austro German forces press in Transylvania. Credit totaling 2.956 billion introduced in Reichstag as government prepares to adjourn. Vienna notes General Koosven von Roden named emperor’s aide for remaining war.
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Berlin
Stine Front
Insite
Nanolincs
Verdun Front
Dobrudja
Debridis
Gentral
von Mackensen
Transylvania
War Office
Roumenia
Campotang
Carpathiana
Roumania
Russia
Reichstag
Vienna
Koovsen von Roden
Witlim
Aunt Fannie Oldtime Virginia Woman Dies at 77
Aunt Fannie, an oldtime Virginia colored woman, died early Wednesday at her North Main street home. She lived a devout life, attended Jonas Mann Methodist Church for over sixty years, and will be buried at Little Mountain Meeting House after a Sunday funeral. Survived by three sons Samuel, Frank, James, and two daughters Hattie Green and Carrie Maberry.
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Bitte
Walker
North Main
Virginia
Jona Mann Methodiat
E Queen
Little Mountain
Racebure
Samuél_aygd Frank
Newark
Ohio
James
Inwood
W. Way
Hattie Green
Carrie Maberry
Winches
No Morning Services as Church Names Morning Change
Notice reports no morning services Sunday at the church with Sunday School at 9 45 and evening service at 7 30. It mentions rising farmer prices attributed to Woodrow Wilson and urges readers to vote for Wilson and Harrison.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Harrison
Apple Pickers Sought for Monthlong Work in Worare
Wanted workers for a month or longer to pick apples. Contact Nicodemus in Worare Virginia.
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Jlal ‘Nicodemus
Worare
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