British Fleet Sinks German Cruisers in South Atlantic
London reports a British squadron under Vice-Admiral Sturdee destroyed the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Leipzig off the Falkland Islands. Dresden and Nurnberg escaped but are being pursued. The action followed earlier reports of German holds near Paris and on the Argonne front.
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London
Dresden
Nurnberg
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Leipzig
England
Frederick Sturdee
Falkland Islands
Buenos Aires
Pacific
Atlantic
Pedro Buena
Ministry of Marine
Terra-del-Fuego
Count von Spee
South Atlantic
Scharnhiorst
Neisenau
Good Hope
Monmouth
South America
Federal grand jury indicts Joseph Renner in Virginia case
Joseph Renner of Frederick county, previously indicted for liquor law violations and fined, was indicted again this week by the United States Court for the western district of Virginia at Harrisonburg. He is represented by R. M. Ward and is to appear at Big Stone Gap next term. A second case notes Buzzard Bill Robinson of Stephenson charged with selling a cider mix believed to intoxicate, but released by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Renner
Frederick County
United States Court
Western District of Virginia
Harrisonburg
Renner
R. M. Ward
Big Stone Gap
Stephenson
Belgian Relief donations asked from Winchester area
Telegram from H M Boykin of the Virginia Belgian Relief Commission reports B and C traffic manager Byrd refusing free transportation. Shipping for Belgian relief will load at Cumberland Valley station next Saturday to reach Norfolk in time for the Virginia boat. Citizens urged to contribute food clothing and cash by Friday and Saturday. approximately 4000 dollars expected from the Seventh Congressional district with substantial cloth and flour supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Boykin
Virginia Belgian Relief Commission
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Norfolk
Cumberland Valley
Virginia
Frederick County
Kremer
Richmond
Belgian Relief Supplies Leaving Winchester by Rail
All clothing and food for Belgian relief must depart Winchester Saturday afternoon via the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Delivery can be left at Kremer's store on Friday or at the C. V. station Saturday. Cash donations accepted until Saturday December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Kremer’s
C. V
Orndorff and McVicar Offer Good Fruit Cake Ingredients
A brief advertisement notes that Orndorff and McVicar provide all ingredients to bake a high quality fruit cake. The notice emphasizes ready access to all necessary components through the supplier's service.
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Orndorff & M
Virginia Weather Forecast Returns Rain and Colling Evening
Rain is expected this afternoon in Virginia followed by cloudy cooler conditions tonight Friday. Winds will be fresh and variable with some gusts, and temperatures show a notable drop from today.
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Virginia
Noted Lectures At Handley Library On Belgium And Americans
The Handley Library announces Dr J Howard Gore will discuss Belgium and its people at 8 30 p m December 17 1914 in the auditorium with illustrated slides. Admission is free. Another lecture December 28 1914 features Dr C A Smith of the University of Virginia on American Literature in Foreign Lands.
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DR Gore
Belgium
C. Alphonso Smith
University of Virginia
Lec
Howard Gore
Handley Library
C. A. Smith
Edgar Allen Poe
Roosevelt
University of Berlin
Germany
Berlin
Smith
Harvey W. Wiley
United States
George R.wendling
Wendling
Boston
Florida
R. Gray ‘Williams
Lecsure
Handley U Library
Christmas giving a joyous duty this year
New York Sun argues against cutting Christmas gifts amid Europe’s agony. It warns a general contraction would harm manufacturers, retailers, transport, and workers, urging wise givers to adjust but not abandon festive spending to support trade and livelihoods.
Keeler family mourns as William B Keeler buried
The funeral for William B Keeler son of Charles B Keeler of Clarke county and father of Charles B Keeler of Winchester was held at Mount Hebron chapel. Rev. W C Talbert and Rev. Frank A Strother led services. Keeler died from burns and injuries after a gasoline engine exploded on his Los Angeles chicken ranch. The ceremony drew extensive family and old friends and interment was in the family lot.
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Los Angeles
California
Clarke, Jefferson
Mount Hebron
W. C. Talbert
Frank A. Strother
Brucetown
Frederick County
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Messrs
Carrrell C. Clevenger
Joseph L. Jolliffe
Grover Schlack
Phil
H. Gold
Jack C.rutherford
J. Edward Pittman
Keeler
Winchester
Charles R. Keeler
North Braddock Street
J. Keeler
Correction credits Belgian Relief Fund donation to Mrs J W Richard
Mr J W Richard of Opequon corrects a December 7 note by The Star saying the $5 sent for Belgian Relief Fund was actually by Mrs J W Richard. The record also notes he contributed a barrel of flour for Belgian sufferers.
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J.W. Richard
Opequon
Star
J. W. Richard
Richard
Belgium
Newest Xmas Neqhwear Aprons and Collars
Aprons and collars of all styles advertised with miss Newcome at 2 Water Street.
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Newcome
The Secrets of Apple Growing Discount Sale Promises
Local ad notes December sale at Jolliffe Jolliffe with substantial presents and economy drive amid European war. Store promotes men's suits and overcoats at 50 cents on the dollar and urges shoppers to visit 177 North Main Street and neighboring retailers for value.
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Jolliffe & Jolliffe
North Main St
Frederick Winchester Teachers Meet December Session
The December meeting of the Teachers' Association of Frederick County and the City of Winchester will be at John Kerry Public School on December 12 at 10 40 AM. It is the last meeting until February with plans for the school fair and all teachers are urged to attend. D W T Whaver.
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Teachers’ Association of
Frederick County
City of
Winchester
John Kerry
D'Witit T. Whaver
Town
John Rogers
Gerards‘town
B. Hollis
Gerards Ig
H. Taylor
Madison County
EB. Robinson
Lebanon
Davis
T. Moore
Richard
W. Va
Charles Spitler
R. T. Barton
Canterbury
S Oak Ee
Fairfield School
For Sale Poultry and Housing by Mrs George H Kinzol
For sale 100 pullets at 1 dollar each 30 cockerels at 1 dollar each 4 roosters at 5 dollars each All pure bred White Leghorns government strain Pullets beginning to say Movable poultry houses and Mrs George H Kinzol listing with date.
Court Trial In Crowder Turnpike Case At Harrisonburg
Crowded Harrisonburg circuit court hears $10,000 suit filed by widow of James B. Crowder of Covington against the Valley Turnpike Company. Judge T N Haas presides as scene visitation follows opening statements and testimony at the accident site near the Tenth Legion.
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Harrisonburg
Valley
Crowder
Turnpike Company
Valley Turnpike Company
James B. Crowder
Covingtod
Tenth Legion
Washington
Rockingham County
Harrisonsburg
T. N.haas
Rockingham
Haas
Enteh Legion
Attérsmeye
Christmas Sale At Wilm Trembles Bros Furriers
Fragmentary note recalls a Christmas check and furs at a brothers shop with unclear location and date, suggesting a seasonal sale or inquiry into fur goods.
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Wilkego
Furs
A Bros
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Atre
Meuse
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Argonne
Gallieni
Quise
Aisne
Kaiser
Cape Down
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Botha
Union Defense Forces
Crown Prince
Furnes
Bill
Grand Jury
Thira
Seventh Congressional District
Weather Forecast
Distenghashad Son
Ture
Harvey W. Wiley Coming
The
Hand
Ley
Europe
New York Sun
W. B. Keeler
Forter
Clarke County
William B. Keeler
Charles B. Keeler
Charles B. Kee
Ler
Russell & Green's
Bee
Brill the Ritter’s
George H. Kinzol
Valley Pike
Orcutt Court
D. Exronshorn
Joseph G. Byers
Casper Mudholtz
George H. Harrison
J. W. Larrick, Jr
McKown
Gereardstown
M. WV. Busey
Gerardstown
Prancia Busey
Morse Busey
Gerards- Worn
Hollis
Gerarda
John W.west
Geerarda
Weneee
Lella Janney
L. . Jackson
Nema Ia Priend
Gerardatown
Avalter Cocktan
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