Oldest Winchester Woman Among Two Surviving War of 1812 Pensions
The article notes that only two veterans of the War of 1812 remain alive, including Winchester resident Mrs. Eliza A. Russell. It details her family, lineage of French Huguenots, and her husband Isaac Russell who served in Capt Coyles' Company and fought at Fort McHenry. Mrs Russell is 89 and the oldest person in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Eliza A. Russell
Lydia A. Graham
Isaac Graham
Bushy Run
W. Va
Russell
James B. Russell
Isaac W. Russell
France
Matilda M. Russell
Coyles
Alexandria
Fort McHenry
Mr. Russell
Little Tot Writes to Santa Claus
Daisy Bowers, a young girl from Winchester Virginia, writes Santa Claus in December 1901 asking for a stove with pots and pans a golden haired dolly a tub washboard and a small bed for doll Miss Dollie and promises good conduct at school.
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Sar
Winchester
Santa Clavus
Daisy Bowers
Endowment Rank Elects Old Officers
Endowment Rank Section No. 870 of the Knights of Pythias met in Castle Hall Winchester Lodge No. 65 and elected its officers. H. D. Fuller was named president L. N. Barton vice president and Henry Schneider secretary. The secretary reported favorable results and 30 members carry $56 000 in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Winchester Lodge
K. of P
H. D. Fuller
L. N. Barton
Henry Schneider
Schneider
Traveling Man Recovers After Illness in Detroit Firm’s Rep
Mr. P. F. Burns of a major Detroit pharmaceutical company stayed at Hotel Evans for a week. He was slightly indisposed and has now recovered, expressing satisfaction with his entertainments during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Burns
Detroit, Mich
Hotel Evans
Burns
Te Star Christmas Gift Idea
Te Star makes a practical holiday gift with potential use in daily routines. Its compact design and accessible features appeal to readers seeking thoughtful presents for family and friends.
Rouss Birthday Banquet Plans At The Auditorium
The Rouss Banquet Committee schedules a February 11 event at The Auditorium in honor of Charles B. Rouss birthday anniversary. Prominent speakers and music are planned with public invitations. Toastmaster will be President George H. Kinzel and guests will respond to toasts.
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Rouss
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Charles B. Rouss
Charley Reuss
George H. Kinzel
Winchester
Martinsburg Resident Henry Gettle Dies at 65
Henry Gettle a longtime Martinsburg resident aged 65 died Wednesday from pneumonia. Born in Keedysville Maryland he lived in Martinsburg for forty years and served briefly as a teamster with the Union Army during the Civil War. He belonged to St John Lutheran Church and is survived by a widow formerly Lucy Drake of Winchester and three sons Fred Elsworth S and Lewis P Gettle. Funeral services were held at his home at two this afternoon.
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Henry Gettle
Martinsburg
W. Va
Gettle
Keedysville
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Lucy Drake
Winchester
Fred
Elsworth S
Lewis P. Gettle
Escaped Drowning in cistern at White Hall home
Neva Lewis, daughter of Mrs. Turner A. Lewis of White Hall, fell into an uncovered cistern on her porch yesterday. She sank to the bottom but with little water in the cistern and a quick rescue she escaped with only a few bruises.
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Neva Lewis
Turner A. Lewis
White Hall
German Dance at Union Engine House Hall For Johns Hopkins Club
The Johns Hopkins Glee Club guest German dance will be held at Union Engine House Hall on the night of the 27th. Tickets required due to crowd disruptions at the last dance, obtainable from W. Davis Conrad for $1.00. Patronesses include Mrs. Brad Beverley, Mrs. Loring Cover, Mrs. R. E. Byrd, Mrs. R. Gray Williams, Mrs. Joe Wright, Mrs. Dug Fuller, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. W. P. McGuire, Mrs. Dr. W. Love and others. Capper jeweler advertises diamonds and fine Xmas gifts. 12-13-2t.
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John Hopkins Glee Club
Union Engine House
W. Davis Conrad
Brad Beverley
Loring Cover
R. E. Byrd
R. Gray Williams
Joe. Wright
Dug Fuller
Gray
W. P. McGuire
W. Love
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Organized in Winchester
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank is formally organized after a two hour meeting. R T Barton elected president, John Keating vice president, H D Fuller cashier with seventeen directors named. Temporary quarters will be chosen, Kinzel property option closed, a $40,000 bank building planned, and stock split among Cumberland Md Winchester and Frederick county holders.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
R. T. Barton
John Keating
Cumberland
H. D. Fuller
John Keating Daniel Annan, Sr
Second National Bank
That Place
W. P. McGuire
Samuel Chiles
W. E. Barr
Haldeman
Gorman Smith
Thomas Nelson
Clarke County
J. W. Rhodes
Middletown
P. C. Gore
John M. Steck
W. C. Gratchen
M. M
M. M. Lynch
Bank
J. M. Steck
Wm. C. Graichen
Kinzel
C. E. Taylor & Co
Barton
Star
Frederick Plaza
Capt
Geo. Kinzel
Farmer’s and Merchants National Bank
Winchester
Baker
Union Bank
Jenkins’ Tobacco Store
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
Cumberland, Md
Frederick County
Miss Lula Birmingham Funeral Held Tomorrow
The funeral for Miss Lula Birmingham aged 23 will be at the Methodist Episcopal Church in White Post tomorrow morning. Friends meet at 10 o'clock at the residence of her brother in law Jacob Garber. Reverend H A Brown and Reverend Reed will officiate. She died suddenly of heart disease at her sister's home near White Post. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Birmingham and survived by three sisters and two brothers.
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Lula Birmingham
the Star
Methodist Episcopal Church
White Post
Jacob
Garber
H. A. Brown
Stephens City
Reed
Miss Birmingham
J. F. Birmingham
Near Reliance
Grim
Lillie
Oscar
W. T. Birmingham
Martinsburg Shooting Leaves Man Paralyzed
John Creque of Martinsburg was shot in the throat on North Queen Street by Leafy Miller after Miller aimed to shoot a bird. The bullet damaged his spinal cord causing paralysis from the shoulders down. Creque, son of Kinsey Creque, is a Reymond Brewing Company employee and was taken home for care.
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Miller
John Creque
Martinsburg
North Queen Street
Creque
Kinsey Creque
Reymond Brewing Company
Ex-Confederate Col W E Eastham Visits City
Col W E Eastham a Harrisonburg Virginia resident and former quartermaster in Rosser's Brigade visits old friends in this city. He is noted as one of the old time Confederates.
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W. E. Eastham
Harrisonburg
Col. Eastham
Rosser
Small Boy Firing Firecrackers May Prompt Proclamation
A small boy stands in his own right anticipating a merry Christmas as he fires torpedoes and giant crackers. The act may lead to a proclamation banning cracker use. Advertises sample suits and overcoats at W. E. Barr's 160 North Main Street.
Sample Umbrellas Discount at W. E. Barr’s
Savings on sample umbrellas offered by W. E. Barr at 160 North Main Street. Advertises limited stock and reduced prices with mention of a sample man handling the sale.
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W. E. Barr’s
North Main Street
Clue Found to Kessler Murder Returns Spotlight
Detectives report a key clue in the Absalom Kessler murder case at Magnolia two years past. A New York detective, in Martinsburg, W Va, discusses letters found on a prisoner in the Rockies implicating a prominent West Virginia citizen in murder and robbery.
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Absalom Kessler
Magnolia
New York
Martinsburg
W. Va
Rocky Mountains
West Virginia
Kessler
County Man Crack Shot Receives Offer From Gun Maker
Mr J A Anderson secretary of the East End Gun Club Richmond Virginia and nephew of Mr Ford has won the club medal for the season average. He has received an offer from Young Repeating Arms Company to shoot their gun at contests in 1902 as an expert marksman. Anderson will accept the engagement. He is a native of High View Frederick county Virginia and well known in the region.
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J. A. Anderson
East End
Richmond
Ford. Anderson
Winchester
Young Repeating Arms Company
Anderson
Surprise Party for Miss Dunn Honors Miss Forney Guest
Miss Blanche and Miss Grace Forney hosted a surprise party last night at North Kent street home of Mr. George Forney in honor of Miss Ernestine Forney guest Miss Blanche Dunn of Martinsburg. Guests included the Eton and Yost families, the Forneys, Bessie Barr, Mary Chrismore, Nannie Shiner, Grace Risnick, Davis, and several others. Music by Walter Nail, Richard Jolliffe, and Frank Reardon. Bessie Barr sang. Chrismore recited Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight.
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Misses Blanche
Grace Forney
Ernestine Forney
George Forney
North Kent Street
Miss Forney
Blanche Dunn
Martinsburg
Eton
Yost
Misses Forney
Bessie Barr
Mary Chrismore
Nannie Shiner
Grace Risnick
Miss Davis
Charles Cross
Lewis Grim
Will Examine Light Plant at Virginia Woolen Mills
An expert is due to examine the new incandescent light plant at the Virginia Woolen Mills to determine its condition. If approved the mill will run full time. previously it operated at three quarters time due to lack of lights.
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Virginia Woolen Mills
Veteran Calmes Dies. Civil War Hero Remembered
Descendant of Marquis Calmes Major Fielding H. Calmes died at his Clarke county residence near the Frederick line. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Helmley with Rev. Broaddus and Rev. Wall officiating. Survived by widow Mildred Meetze and two sons George and A. Moore Calmes. A veteran of the Sixth Virginia Cavalry, he earned distinction at Charlestown and later led the Twenty-third Virginia Cavalry before injury ended his field service.
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Fielding H. Calmes
Tar Star
Helmley
Clarke County
Frederick County
Julian Broaddus
First Baptist Church of
Berryville
Mr. Wall
Episcopal Church of
Major Calmes
Mildred Meetze
Charleston
Marquis Calmes
Calmes
Clarke County Cavalry
Sixth
Virginia Cavalry
Charlestown
Charlestown Court House
Ninth Maryland Infantry
Sommers
Berkeley County
Sommerville
Harry Gilmore
Summit Point
Fat
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Little Tot
Santa Claus
Capper
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Mr. Birmingham
Reliance
North Main St
Miss Dunn
F. H. Calmes
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