Civil War reminiscences recall Milroy defeat near Winchester
Narrative recalls June 16 1863 as Milroy's army is surrounded in the Winchester area. A Confederate defense at the Charlestown road intersection and a daring hospital flag rescue at the author’s home are described along with siege sounds, shelling, and the aftermath as citizens and soldiers shelter in the cellar and await dawn.
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Tere Or, Hospital
Sue
Milroy
Stonewall Brigade
Henryville
Charlestown Road
Charletown Road
Federal
Winchester
Jack
Banks
Crook
Stonewall
Karly
Milroy's Silent March Near Fortifications Concede
Milroy's troops move north in a quiet advance leaving fortified positions overnight as they began to yield the next day. Crossfire threats vanish, and the twilight siege eases with both forces exposed to the night.
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Milroy
Mrs Vitam and Julia Williamson visit Brucetown
Mrs Vitam and daughter Miss Julia Williamson of Panama Canal zone visit aunt Mrs F A Strother in Brucetown. They travel to London where Mr Williamson has taken a responsible position. Also noted are Thanksgiving visits and a funeral locally as Rev F A Strother conducted Mrs John Russell’s service.
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Brucetown
Vitam
Julia Williamson
Panama Canal Zone
F. A. Strother
London
Eng
Williamson
Lee Timberlake
Washington
Elizabeth Timberlake
R. J. Yates
del Ray
Best
Harry Moulden
Byrdie Moulden
Beet
John Russell
Clarke County
Local Social Notes From Kernstown Va
Mrs Ben White visits daughter at Welltown. Edna Wisecarver and child return from Cumberland. Typhoid keeps two Clem children bedbound while Charles Carpenter moves between homes. Community meeting at Kernstown continues strong. Mrs Earl Renner hosts visitors including Miss Sarah Carper and others. Dora White returns from Norton Publishing Co assignment in Winchester.
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Kernstown
Ben White
Mr. Teats
Welltown
Edna Wisecarver
Cumberland
Clyde Clem
Charles Carpenter
Karl Renner
James Eliott
Rock Enon Springs
Earl Renner
Sarah Carper
Edward Foreman
Grover Carper
Guy Keckley
L. Carpenter
Alfred Sager
Dora White
Robert Poyd
Gussie White
The
Norton Publishing Co
Winchester
Carps Weigh 50 Pounds Sent to Local Fishermen
Mr. Martin House of Brunskirk Maryland sent three carps to Messrs Ww Zirk Fred Trenary and B W Braithwaite of this city. Each fish was similar in size and the combined weight reached about 50 pounds.
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Martin House
Brunskirk, Md
Th .Zirk Fred, Trenary
Useful Holiday Gifts Umbrellas and Handkerchiefs
A local store promotes practical gifts for the season featuring umbrellas with fine handles and covers in wood and designer mounts and handkerchiefs with embroidery. Prices span 5c to 100, with gift boxing and name marking offered, and items for men, women, and children from Russell & Green The Topmost Styles.
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Russell & Green
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Misa Portia Keker
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Auto Parsenal
Charlotte
N. C
Fanted
Chicago
Lil
Frederick
American Remedy Co
Fred M. Fugitt
Winchester Inc
Cody
Opequon
United Phone
Funk & Son
Callat
Main Street
Over
Ella Moorehead
Star
Baker’ S Livery
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East Ger
Silas
Carl Cather
Water Street
Bath
Cork Street
Stewart
G. C. Miller
Martin Wisecarver
E. C. Stuart
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H. F. Byrd
J. O. Boyer
J. F.G
Bazaray Boyce
Hotel Boyce
Laura W. Heteoon
Elar
Brucmeown News
Hang Labert
Philadelphia
Eagan
Cincinnati
Jack Daubert
Brooklyn
Ayareg
Hane -Wagner
Moling & Seal
A.B. Richards & CO
Val. Nat. Bank
Charley Rouss
Firestone
H.& W. Seabright Palm Olive Soap
North Main St. Wincheeta, Va
J.e.noonan
D.V.S
Ontario Vetrinary College
Meek Noonan
Amherst St
Germain
F. D
Neesee
S ” H. Winkfield
To. L. K
N. Mark St
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Uinback Winchester, Va
Luther Barr
South Main. Street
Valley Hotel
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