Dixie Song Sung by Boteler Daughter Amid Burned Home
The article recounts Miss Boteler, daughter of Alexander Boteler of Jackson’s staff, singing Dixie as her home Fountain Rock was burned by order of General Hunter on July 19 1864. It notes her defiant piano performance, the ruined house, and nearby graves of soldiers, with a reflection on war memories and lingering sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Br, Roteler
Jackson
Hunter
Shepherdstown
Fountain Rock
Alexander R. Botcher
Dudley Pendleton
Pittsburgh
Baltimore Sunday Sun
Potomac River
Gore proposes new federal agency to curb corporate evils
Professor James Howard Gore told the Senate interstate commerce committee in Washington that big corporations resemble microbes and require publicity and stronger regulation. He urged expanding the Bureau of Corporations or creating a special trade commission to enforce Sherman antitrust laws and handle complaints, speeding action beyond DOJ courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howard Gore
Gore
George Washington University
Senate
Interstate Commerce
Washngton
Department “” Commerce and Labor
Special Trade Commission
Senator Cummins
Bureau
Commission
Genwal
Department of Justice
Cummins
Popular barber leaves Winchester for Jacksonville winter return planned
Mr. George N Englew who has worked at the Pulliam barber shop on North Main Street for months returns to Jacksonville Florida for the winter. He expects to return in spring to Winchester having made many friends. Englew is a Chicago native long in Florida and winters in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Englew
Pulliam
North Main Street
Jacksonville
Fila
Winchester
Bnglew
Chicago
Florida
Lecture by Rev and Mrs Richardson at Pleasant Valley Church
A lecture and illustrated entertainment will be given by Rev and Mrs H E Richardson at the Pleasant Valley U B Church near Cedar Grove tomorrow evening at 7 30. The subject is The American Home with stereopticon slides and illustrated hymns and solo performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Richardson
Pleasant Valley U. B
Cedar Grove
Celebration of Charles Broadway Rouss Birthday Observed by Fire Company
At the Charley Rouss Fire Company regular meeting a committee was formed to plan a birthday observance for the late Charles Broadway Rouss. The event will be held Monday February 12 with a banquet and toasts by prominent national figures. Speakers committee includes M. T. Reed chairman and members George H. Kinzel H N Kern F H Krebs C E Hoover Dr J H Lacy R E Griffith Jr J M Spurr and H C Stouffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Charles Broadway Rouss
Rouss
Fire Company
M. T. Reed
George H. Kinzel
H. N. Kern
F. H. Krebs
C. E. Hoover
J. H. Lacy
R. E. Griffith, Jr
J. M. Spurr
H. C. Stouffer
Bear Terrifies Mountain Hogs in Frederick County
Correspondent reports a large bear roams Rock Enon Springs western Frederick County. The beast has killed and eaten two hogs weighing several hundred pounds each, owned by Smith Larrick and James Farmer. Residents, armed, pursue the animal as tracks appear unusually large and men fear an ensuing confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Rock Enon Springs
Frederick County
Smith
Larrick
James Farmer
Rock Enon
Brain
Lind Family Hosts and Local Gossip in Macedonia
Macedonia Virginia December 6 Mr and Mrs George Lind of Greenwood visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lind over Sunday Hiram Craig is indisposed Mrs R L Pétrie and sons Kenneth and Richard spent Sunday at Home Beauty Mrs Charles Clahan of Winchester is visiting her mother for a few days
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Macedonia
George Lind
Greenwood
Frank Lind
Hiram Craig
R. L. Pétrie
Kenneth
Richard
Charles Clahan
Winchester
Virginia Forecast Slightly Warmer With Fair Skies
The official weather forecast for Virginia calls for continued fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Temperatures will be slightly warmer tonight and Thursday.
Charity Show Brings Record Attendance For Local Stars
The Anti-Tuberculosis League staged a sold out charity evening at the Auditorium last night with Dr L M Allen starring in The Empty Lamp. Miss Virginia Fuller and Mr Lee Coble performed The Moon Song and Miss Marie Ames wowed the crowd in The Spanish Dance. Numerous local talents including Mrs R E Byrd Mrs H D Fuller Mr Thomas B Byrd Hugh Duffey Willie McGuire and Mrs A M Baker delivered praised numbers as the show forged strong appeal and lively reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Tuberculosis League
L. M. Allen
Dr. Allen
Allen
R.E. Byrd
Agnie
Thomas B. Byrd
Miss Ames
Miss Marie Ames
Spain
Hugh Duffey
Willie McGuire
A. M. Baker
Baker
Death claims John Rowland in Martinsburg obituary
Martinsburg, W V Dec 6 John Rowland a resident of Martinsburg for five years died after a stroke at his sister’s home in Inwood where he visited last week. He was born November 4 1849 in Frederick county Virginia and worked as a carpenter. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Braithwaite a daughter Minnie Osborne a brother David Rowland four sisters Annie Powers Hannah Hale Collis and Rosie Rowland. The funeral was held at Inwood United Brethren Church and burial in Derardstown cemetery.
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Star
Martinsburg
W. Va
John
William Rowland
QO. O. Osborne
Ss. O'Clock
Charles Collis
Inwood
Inwood United Brethren Church
Derardstown
Rowland
Frederick County
Illinois
Gerardstown
Elizabeth
Fixtures of the Millwood Hunters Nine Drag Meets
The Blue Ridge Hunt Club of Millwood Clarke county schedules nine drag meets in December with the first held today at Millwood. Upcoming events include Long Branch Gate White Post Rosney Boyce Glenvin Gate Millwood Rosney Moorings Gate with dates December 9 13 16 20 23 25 27 30 and times 3 pm plus Christmas Day 1 30 pm.
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Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Millwood
Clarke County
Long Branch Gate
White Post
Rosney
Boyce
Glenvin Gate
Moorings Gate
No Meeting of Common Council Recalled by Quorum Shortfall
An official call for a Common Council meeting yesterday failed to reach a quorum with no more than four members present. Most business was deferred to a special meeting on Monday as many members attended a charity show at the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Visitors come and go in Winchester
A list of residents and guests moving through Winchester includes Senator-elect Blackburn Smith of Berryville visiting on business, Mr. Lewis Brady off to Washington, and Harrisonburg visitors Charles Hammer and D. N. Washington. Several locals travel for family visits, work trips, or to Maryland, New York, Norfolk, and Berkeley Springs for events and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn Smith
Berryville
Messrs
Charles A. Hammer
D. N. Washington
Harrisonburg Va
H. PD. Fuller
Farmers ’and Merchants’ National Bank
New York
Food Products Prices At South End General Merchandise
South End General Merchandise Store advertises granula tea and prices on flour middling bran and other food products before you buy. Located at corner Main St and Valley Ave offering specials dated 12 5 4p 1m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Main St
Valley Ave
Judge Carson Attains 32 Degrees in Freemasonry in Manila
Supreme Court Justice Adam C. Carson, a Riverton Virginia native, received the thirty second degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Manila. He served as toastmaster at the Army and Navy Club banquet after the conferring. Carson married Eleanor B. Conrad of Winchester several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Adam C. Carson
Manila
Philippine
Islands
Judge Carson
Army and Navy Club
Carson
Riverton
Eleanor B. Conrad
Winchester
Miller's Murder Trial Set for April Term
Morrison H. Miller, a farmer from Prederick county, was indicted for first degree murder for the October 22 shooting death of rural mail carrier George Crisman. At arraignment he pleaded not guilty, a defense motioned for a continuance, and Judge Harrison granted a delay to the April term after noting the need for a speedy trial.
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Morrison H. Miller
Eck County
George
Crisman
Front Royal Road
T. W. Harrison
Re Omps
T. B. Adame
Fry ©. Anderson
John W. Jesse Armel
Jacob H. Brumback
Thomas J. Barrett
Scott Carper
Thomas W. Morrino
W. Baker, Jr
RB. Kern
Milk
Kern
Mars McCormick
Berryville
Rockville
McCormick
Charles M. Broun
Commonwealth
Herbert
Six Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight
A six reel program features Vitagraph and Lubin dramas at the Auditorium. The bill promises sea drama and a royal treat for patrons this evening.
Oysters on Half-Shell at 488 Main Street
Readable fragment notes oysters served on the half-shell at a location on Main Street marked by the number 488. Details are sparse, suggesting a diner or seafood venue offering raw oysters. No further context or date is provided.
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Main St
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T.K. Cartmell
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Winchester Inn
Mr. Lewis Brady
Harry C. "Warden
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Douglas Fuller
Peabody Conservatory of Music
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W. P. Metlutre
Laura McGuire
Lewiss Hi. Hyde
R. E. Griffith, Sr
Richmond
A. S. Hammack
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D. B. Conrad
Henry H. Little
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