Winchester Poach of Nancy Cable’s Hollow, A View
A two installment piece set in Winchester from New England Magazine depicts Miss Nancy Cable, widow with a lively porch scene. The po ch household, with its pink apron and honeysuckle scent, draws neighbors and notable locals like Judge Burke into sunlit chats and peas on the porch.
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Nancy
New England
The
Star
Clara Wood Shipman
Winchester
Nancy Cable
Judge. Burke
Ansen
Judge_ Burke
General Lee
Lee
Darling
Miss Nancy
Eveniny Littlefield d’Arcy
Wall Street
Auto Hose Wagon A Beauty For Rouss Fire Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company receives notice that an Indianapolis built auto hose wagon for about 4000 dollars shipped December 10 and is expected to arrive soon. The 40 horsepower vehicle can reach 40 mph, carries hose for three water streams, and replaces both engine and hose carriage for large fires. It marks Winchester’s fire department as highly modern and capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Kinzel
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Howe Engine Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Rouss Fire Company
Kinzel
Winchester
Reuss Company
My Wife's Family Here Friday Night Show
"My Wife's Family" a three act musical farce by Stephens is booked for appearance at the Auditorium tomorrow night. The show, a last season favorite, promises new musical numbers witty dialogue and absurd situations making it even better than before with likely large audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephensee Ene
Death of Nicholas Dunn Clouds Millwood Wedding Plans
Nicholas Dunn, fiance of Mrs. Dorothy Henderson of Millwood Clarke County, died in New York City after a fall at the Madison Square Garden horse show. Death is reported to be from blood poisoning related to injuries. funeral expected in Rye New York. Dunn, about 43, had been recovering and wedding preparations had been nearly complete.
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Nicholas Dunn
Dorothy Henderson
Millwood
Dorothy Henry Henderson
Clarke County
Rye
N. Y
Dunn
New York City
New York
The
Star Today
Madison Square Garden
Lynn
Roy G. Mitchell
the Glen
Berryville
A. Henry Higginson
Leesburg
Trousseau
Berryville Court Not Held This Week in Clarke County
Berryville Virginia December 12 There will be no special term of Clarke County Circuit Court this week as Judge Thomas W Harrison is in Alexandria at a special term called by Governor Swanson A case against Sadie Jones charged with passing a worthless check to Lillie Robinson was continued to the January term due to the judge being unable to reach Berryville in time for the day set
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Berryville
Clarke County
Thomas W. Harrison
Alexandria
Swanson
Sadie. Jones
Lillie Robinson
Louis Scheuer
Fruit business position near Winchester seeks capable farmer
Wanted a capable man with knowledge of fruit business to farm 30 acres on a percentage basis within a mile of Winchester. Could be done with other work. Apply to H. F. Byrd.
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Winchester
H. F. Byrd
Fire Breaks Out In Virginia Woolen Mill
A fire at the Virginia Woolen Company on North Kent Street started when a wire nail passed through a mill picker. Woolen stock caught fire but mill workers and hoses controlled it before the fire department arrived. damage was slight due to quick discovery.
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Virginia Woolen Company
North Kent Street
Gasoline Sprayers Arrive for Steck and Macey Demonstration
The R. Y. Deyo & Co spraying outfits have arrived for Thomas and John Steck. F. T. Macey visits from the factory to demonstrate them. Machines now operate at Steck’s old Wickersham farm. Macey’s headquarters are at D. R. Eskey’s, the local agent, for information.
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R. Y. Deyo & Co
Thomas
John Steck
F. T. Macey
Mr. Steck
Wickersham Farm
Mr. Macey
D. R. Eskey’s
Romance of a Singer at the Palace Tonight
Nine hundred ninety eight feet of romance fills the Palace as the stage hosts Romance of a Singer. Performances promise musical intrigue and affectionate theatrics with a standout vocalist.
Bevan family ties noted in Hampden-Sidney visit
Special to The Star. priges Va December 12. Prof W H Whiting Hampden-Sidney College near Farmville Va returned home after funeral of Mrs Archibald Bevan accompanied by Mr Bevan who will stay with Prof and Mrs Whiting at Hampden-Sidney. Bevan’s community sympathy noted.
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Priges
W. H. Whiting
Hampden-Sidney College
Farmville
Archibald B. Bevan
Bevan
Gwynne Harrison
Fire Creek
Albert Carlisle
Loudoun County
Washington
Alexandria
William Byrd
New York
Pidgeonwink
Thornton Goode
J. l. McLaughlin
Wyoming
Hubner
William Ramey
Berryville
Oscar Ramey
Charles Town
W. Va
Great Majestic Range Demon Demonstration Promoted
The notice invites the public to a week long Great Majestic Range Demon Demonstration at D. R. Eskey's. Free coffee and biscuits offered to attendees during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Eskey’s
Mellison Arrested for Threatening Family in Berryville
A Berryville message reports W. T. Mellison a Longmarsh district farmer was captured by Deputy Sheriff J. W. Lupton and jailed on charges of threatening to kill his wife and children during a drunken frenzy. Mellison will be seen by Justice T. B. Hardesty on Tuesday.
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Berryville
Clarke County
W. T. Mellison
J. W. Lupton
Mellison
Longmarsh
Lupton
Funds for Victims Of Monongah Mine Disaster
The Star will receive contributions for Monongah West Virginia mine explosion victims. Local subscribers may leave money at The Star office for forwarding to relief authorities. advices say aid is needed now and will help more if sent promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongah
W. Va
Winchester
Star
Christ Church Bazaar and Supper to Benefit Church
The Satires of Christ Episcopal Church hold a bazaar at Mrs. J. Clifton Wheat residence 24 S Main St Friday Dec 13 with booths selling fancy articles and supper served at 630 pm Proceeds for the church.
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Christ Episcopal Church
J. Clifton Wheat
S. Main St
Totty Improves After Handley Library Fall
Samuel Totty, who fell from the foundation wall at the Handley Library site yesterday and sustained cuts and bruises from landing on a pile of stones, is much better today at Memorial Hospital and is expected to be discharged tomorrow.
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Samuel Totty
Handley Library
Memorial Hospital
Paper Maker W M Cramer Travels From Saratoga to New York City
Mr W M Cramer employed at Old Dominion Paper Company's mill near town has gone to New York City and will spend several days there before returning home to Saratoga New York.
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W. M. Cramer
Old Dominion Paper Company
New York City
Saratoga
N.Y
Catholic lectures discuss purgatory and holy practices
At the Church of the Sacred Heart last evening missionary priests lectured on Catholic doctrine. Father Van Ingelgem answered questions on freemasonry Holy water and communion while Father Walters spoke on purgatory and the future state of souls.
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Varke
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father van Ingelgem
Hell
Heaven
Tory
Matthew
Luke
Timothy
St. Paul
St. Maccabees
Lucky Lady Opens The Rink Tonight
The formal opening of Yites skating Rink on Market Street will take place at 7 30 tonight. A lady skater chosen by drawing will pull the gong to announce the opening. The selected lady will sound the gong and the rink will open. See program on page 6.
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Yites Skeating
Market Street
Local farmer reports hogs killed for weighing thirteen months
William T. Boyd of Stephen Sons killed two hogs that weighed 700 pounds combined. Supt. J. E. Spurrier of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad returned last night from Harrisonburg and Staunton.
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William T. Boyd
Stephensons
J. EB. Spurrier
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Mrs Sargent and daughter leave for New Orleans for winter
Mrs George Sargent and her daughter Miss Margaret Sargent have spent several months in this city and departed this morning for New Orleans to spend the winter.
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George Sargent
Margaret Sargent
New Orleans
Davidsonville clergyman visiting city for a stay
Rev. A. B. Crowder of Davidsonville Maryland is spending several days with friends in the city during a social visit and to enjoy local hospitality and sights.
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Rev. A. 8. Crowder
Davidsonville, Md
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Efroom
Mrs. Henderson
Mr. Dunn
Virginia
Berryville Court
Mr. Bevan
Hampden-Sidney
Edward Lindsey
Edward Butler
Christ Church
Father Waters
Lucky Lady
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