Handley Library to Host Belgium Lecture by Dr James Gore
The Handley Library lecture committee announces the second winter lecture on December 17, 1914 at 8 30 p.m. by James Howard Gore of Washington DC on Belgium and Her People illustrated with lantern slides. Gore, a renowned geographic author and lecturer, has served the US government at international congresses and spoken at Yale Princeton and Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howard Gore
Belgium
Handley Library
R. Gray .Williams
M. M. Lynch
W. Ip.mcguire
Washington, D. C
Dr. Gore
Gore
Bulgaria
Holand
France
Roumania
Siam
Fiveden
National Geographic Society
Yale
Princeton
Copenhagen
United States
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Charles Snapp's Foot Amputated
Mr. Charles Snapp a well known farmer and fruit grower in Frederick county was severely injured being run over by a wagon near the Old Dominion mill south of town. His left leg was amputated below the knee to prevent further complications. The operation was performed by Dr. I P McGuire and he is reported to be rallying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snapp
Fawcett Gap
Frederick County
Es Apple
Baltimore
Old Dominion Ae
Mil. Snapp
Memorial ‘Hospital
I.P. McGuire
Snapp
Dove of Peace Nearing Mexico Amid Shifting Alliances
Reports from multiple sources in Washington indicate progress toward peace between Carranza and Gutierrez. Carranza shows caution as Generals Villa and Zapata reportedly bury the hatchet, Villa gains strength, and officials remain hopeful yet wary of loyalty within Carranza’s ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Carranza
Gutierrez
Villa
Zapata
Weather Outlook for Virginia Rain Tonight and Saturday
The forecast for Virginia calls for rain tonight and Saturday with fresh northeast and east winds. Expect periods of wet conditions and cooler temperatures as a boundary passes through the region. Cautious planning advised for outdoor activities and travel delays possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Meeting on Fire Company at Charley Rouss
A meeting is scheduled tonight at 8 o'clock at the Charley Rouss Fire Company to prepare for FA Tabb's public sale on December 165.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
FA. Tabb
Funeral of Late Robt. Haymaker in Winchester
The remains of Robt. Haymaker, who died Tuesday night in Clarksburg West Virginia, were brought to Winchester by Samuel W. Trenary and wife. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with services led by Rev. H. G. Spencer. Mourners included Edward L. Grim J. D. Grim Geary March Harold March Charles Huyett Michael Lillis and a South End Hose Company delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haymaker
Clarksburg
W.iVa
Winchester
Samuel W. Trenary
Mount Hebron Cemetery
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Local Ledger Entries With Names And Purchases
A fragmented ledger note lists sums and items including $213.68, small payments to individuals such as A T Jones, Fred L Glaize, and J J Russell Boyce Va. It mentions groceries and barrels of apples flour clothing and a half barrel flour tied to various purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
L. Glaize
Ames A. Hancher
John Chrmpbell
J. J. Russell
Boyce
Elks Memorial Service Set for Sunday in Winchester
Winchester Lodge No. 867 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans memorial ceremonies Sunday at 3 pm in the Elks building at Water and Market streets. A tablet service will inscribe the late Capt. George H. Kinzel’s name, a first for public observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Pikes
Elks
Water and Market Streets
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of the
United States
Winchester
George H. Kinzel
Harry B. Thatcher
Biks
Fined rioters pay up after Fredericks Berkeley arrests
Five men and boys from Fredericks and Berkeley counties faced Justice Frank HM Krebs after being charged with drunkenness assaulting an officer and disturbing the peace in the Luck's Alley area. Fines and costs totaled $179 with much of the crowd packed the city Hall police court last evening for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank HM. Krebs
Fredericks
Berkeley
Cer Noonan
Armel
iMluck's Alley
Star
Justice Krebs
Young regent fined for blocking Winchester streets
Strother Sherman of Chambersville Frederick county paid a $2.60 police court fine for obstructing traffic by sitting in a buggy in the middle of Winchester Main street. Officer Noonan made the arrest as bystanders watched lengthy talks with a person in the middle of a crowded street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strother Sherman
Chambersville
Frederick County
Winchester
Noonan
Main Street
Krebs
Kreba
Conberod
Annual Meeting of Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Attention is called to the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society to be held for the society's offices on Reuss avenue at noon next Monday December 7. Reports for the past year will be read and officers and directors will be elected. A large attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Reuss Avenue
The
Fair Society
Public Auction Of City Property On Fair View Avenue
Desirable house and jet on Fair View avenue will be sold at public auction in front of Court House Saturday December 6 at 3 pm. Lost gold framed eyeglasses with chain and pin attached reward offered. Return to Star for identification.
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Fairview Avenue
Court House
Officers Elected By Local Eagles in Manchester Aerie
Patterson won election as worthy president of Manchester Aome No. 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the annual officers vote held in the Savage vaiding on North Main Street. The meeting drew many members and featured lively rivalry as candidates for offices were chosen, with Rob ert Bart as worthy vice president and a slate including R G Clevenger S L Porney WW L Pulte James Amick William W Gardner A C Swimley B Spillman G A Bahiman and W A McCoy as trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Patterson
Manchester Aome
Order of Eagles
Imerie
Savage Vaiding
North Main Street
Worthy
Robert Bart
R. G.clevenger
S. L. Porney
WW. L.pulte
Inside Guardian
James Amick
Outer Guardian
William W. Gardner
Aerie
A. C. Swimley
B. Spillman
G A. Bahiman
W. A. McCoy
Willing Workers Entertained By Hardy Couple
Members of the Braddock Street Methodist Bible Class were entertained last evening at the Hardy home on South Braddock Street for a course dinner. Guests attended, rooms were tastefully decorated, and carnations and smilax adorned the table. The event proceeded with a pleasant social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers
Braddock Street
Methodist Biscopal Church
South
Clarence, Hardy
South Braddock Street
Negatives win debate on women suffrage at church
The Golden Rule Bible Class at Southern Methodist Church debated women’s suffrage with the negative side winning. Speakers included Prof. Homer Harlee and Dr. C. Yost for the negative and Hugh Duffey and W. Lee Fisher for the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Methodist Church
Homer Harlee
C. Yost
Messrs
Hugh Duffey
W. ‘Lee Fisher
Local notes of visits and family matters in Charleston area
Mrs Charles JH Bowell travels to Charlestown W Va to care for her scarlet fever stricken grandson Francis Robinson. Mrs Lucy Wieskettle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel M Trenary, attended a funeral in Clarksburg and heads home to Cumberland Md. Mr Charles Langley, Baltimore and Ohio engineman, visits relatives in the city. Mrs Ray Riser returns to Harrisonburg Va after visiting North Street home of her parents. A leather bill book containing papers was left between Winchester and Mt Williams Va with a reward offered for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles JH. Bowell
Frank Robinson
Charlestown
W. Via
Francis Robinson
Winchester
Mr. Wiliams
A. Cammer
Mt. Williams
Lucy Wieskettle
Gamuel IV
Trenary
Clarksburg
W. Va
Robert Haymaker
Cumberland, Md
Charles Langley
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick, Md
Ray Riser
Harronburg
Mrs
Joseph Athey
North St Street
England Massing Army in Egypt Amid War Moves
Reports from Berlin and Constantinople indicate England is assembling a large mixed force in Egypt to reinforce the Egyptian theater, with Portugal planning to send troops. Port Said is flooded to deter Turkish attack as British planes fly over the Sinai. Rheims continues to suffer bombardment.
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Portugal
Port Said
Rheims
Lods
Yonindburg
Cracow
Athens
Egypt
Denert
Port
Said
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Sinai Peninsula
Itt
Suez
Bhrlin
Aisne
Apanese
Turkey
Wah
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DR. Wiley
Into Sheriff
P. ©. Gore
R.A. Wickersham
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Mire. C.F. Nelson
Jack
H. ¥. Otto
Wil- Vameport
iPaper Company
Bruce A Russell
Brunswick
Holmes Conrad
Severa
A. D. Smith
Christ Church
Bessie @Bauserman
Edinburg
Whissen
Alexander M. Baker
Hotel Jack
Chew
Wemp. Shipley
D. H. Streett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
H. RB. McCormac
Ie Thik
Fas
Mexico
Robt
FUND
A.T. Jones
Conotinnet
Anna Cleary Newman
Haverstraw
William “Vv. Cleary
Ormer
Eugene Newman
Cleary
Eugene
Young A
R. C. Green
Main St
England
Wire
Patrograd
Tnian
Galicia
Wiehiedka
Berlin
Vienna
Greslau
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