Miss Hart Weds Archibald Rutledge at Mercersburg
In Mercesburg Pa a grand wedding joins Miss Florence Louise Hart and Archibald H Rutledge. The ceremony in Keil Hall featured southern moss decor and a 300 guest reception. Attendants included Miss Alice Hart and bridesmaids from several states. Rev Hulse and Rev Krebs officiated. The groom heads Mercersburg Academy English department and both families are well known in southern circles.
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Cumberland Valley
Mercersburg
Florence Louise Tart
Camillus Hart
Winchester
H. Clay Krebs
Archibald H. Rutledge
South Carolina
William Mann Irvine
Mercersburg Academy
Keil Hall
America
Marion
H. R. Hulse
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
New York
Ciy
W. E. Krebs
Middletown
Lewis Rowland
Alice V. Hart
New York City
Harriett Rutledge
South Carolink
Hartervine
Fanny Ramsey
Cincinnati
Marie Miler
Hagerstown
Louise Wilkinson
York
Ruth Gillan
Chambersburg
D. ¥. Willis
Lynchburg
William Broughton
Washington
R. G. Graves
Cambridge, Mass
S. M. Brereton
New Haven
Conn
W. K. Coontz
Warm Springs
O. C. Joline
Watertown
William Weiss
Schuykill Haven
Santa Claus Letters To Be Turned Over To Charity
Postmaster General Meyer orders the thousands of Santa letters sent to the Dead Letter Office redirected to charitable organizations for distribution. Winchester says many juvenile requests remain at the Dead Letter Office as officials caution children to address Santa Claus plainly and avoid Kris Kringle.
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Meyer
Santa Claus
Washington
Winchester
Mr. Meyer
Kris Krinete
Kris Kringles
Explains Reason For High Egg Prices In Spring
A local authority explains egg scarcity and price spikes. Early spring highs push raisers to sell early hatches, altering hen habits to spring and summer layers. Farmers adjust stock to maximize profits, and keep early pullets for better summer laying. January pullets noted as good summer layers.
Mr Crown At Home During Recuperation Visit
Mr John R Crown of the Norfolk Virginian Pilot rests at home in Berryville with his mother and sister after an attack of grip and rheumatism. Also noted are Mrs nee A Donaldson of Harrisonburg lodged at Hotel Evans and Brice W Catlett of Clarke County visiting Winchester. Wingerter and Jenkins advertise live turkeys and eggs.
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Mr.Crown
John R. Crown
The
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Berryville
Mr. Crown
Nee A. Donaldson
Harrisonburg, Va
Hotel
Evans
Brice W. Catlett
Clarke County
Winchester
Rutledge Couples Wedding Trip Moves Through Charlestown
The ceremony and reception were held at Keil Hall for about 40 guests. The newlyweds began their wedding journey last evening, visiting Charlestown and the groom’s home. The couple plans to return to Mercersburg for the winter term and reside on Church Street.
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Keil
Charlestown
Berryville Counts On Sober Holidays After Local Option
Special to Theater Berryville December 20 The limited liquor supply laid in before the sixteenth law closing will last until after Christmas. Residents note no local option violations despite stern enforcement. Analysts predict most booze will come from Charles Town or Winchester via railroad links, with Charles Town likely handling the bulk.
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Berryville
Star
Law and Order League
Berryvillians
Charles, Town
Winchester
Charles Town
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Divorce Granted to Mrs Wilson in Local Court
A decree of divorcement was entered in the Corpora tion Court by Judge Willim At rickinson granting absolute divorce to Anna Mabel Wilson from James Otto Wilson. The wife gains permanent possession of their child Catherine and the marriage is declared dissolved. The record notes the couple married January 26 1903 and the bride was 17 at marriage.
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Corporation Court
Willim M. Atrickinson
Anna Malel Wilson
James Otto Wilson
P. Beverley Marshall
Geo. Ae Wilson
J. Ryland Murdoch
First Baptist Church
Anna Mabel Marshall
James P. Reardon
The
Star
Gray
County School Evening Entertainment at Welltown
Welltown school teacher Mr Charles B Harlee invites all to an entertainment night on December 20 featuring speaking reading recitations and solos. The program highlights addresses by Homer Harlee and Harry Lynch both local men who have faced real challenges and are expected to excel.
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Charles B. Harlee
Welltown
Messrs
Homer Harlee
Harry Lynch
Palace Theater Offers Weekly Film Marathon and Paris Pathe Feature
After a 30 minute screening at the Palace Theater viewers enjoyed a double bill with The Terrible Lion Killer and The Two Orphans. Tomorrow afternoon and night the venue presents a Paris Pathe Co. feature billed as one of the best pictures ever shown, titled Im ipris Cry.
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Palace Theater
Lion Killer
Pathe Film ’Co
Paris
Ipris
Christmas Celebration At Opequon Memorial Church
The Sunday school of Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church in Kernstown plans a Christmas program on December 26 at 7 PM. A Christmas tree will be erected and decorated for the public event.
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Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
Reverend J. H. Lacy to preach at Valley Avenue Sunday
Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy will deliver a sermon at Valley Avenue Sunday School at 3:30 in the afternoon on Sunday.
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J. H.'’ Lacy
Valley Avenue
Taft Returns Home Silent on Politics
Secretary of War William H. Taft, fresh from a world tour and Philippine inspection, arrived in Washington. He refused to state his political position despite being a presumed presidential candidate. Taft plans to refrain from public functions for a period following his mother’s recent death.
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The
Star
Washington
William H. Taft
Philippines
Faft
Remains of Rev Riley Reburied at Brucetown
The late Rev. Riley who died recently in Illinois was buried yesterday in Brucetown Cemetery with Rev. H V Wheeler officiating. Funk & Son handled the burial arrangements. A display at D R Eskey's promoted a Majestic Range Demonstration with a free ware offer worth seven dollars and fifty cents. A large turnout of county residents bought Christmas goods in town today.
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Rev. Riley
Ilinois
Brucetown
County
H. V.wheeler
Funk & Son
D.R. Eskey's
Suit over the Old Hahn Mill adjourned to tomorrow
Circuit Court in Alexandria adjourned as Judge Harrison, en route from Alexandria, could not arrive in time. St Chiles versus Robert M Henry, for 2500 dollars, rests on alleged interference with the Hahn Mill sale. Questions of law promise an interesting case when tried tomorrow.
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Thomas W.harrison
Alexandria
Alexandria County
Harpers Ferry
Phil. H. Gold
Gold
St. Chiles
Robert M. Henry
Harrison
Chiles
Mr. Henry
Henry
Weer Town
Mr. Chiles
The
Star
Halim Mill
Lee Delivers The Goods In Humorous Lobby Exchange
In a city lobby Dr Guy C overheard a query about when Lee would lecture. Lee answered humorously that the talk would be at 8 tonight if sober enough, a remark met with light laughter as both men were introduced. A bystander connected the two men afterward.
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Guy C
Lee
Dr. Lee
the Inquirer
Cl Lee
Postal Notice on Mail Matter Classification Rules
A Post Office Department statement clarifies that inscriptions like Merry Christmas Happy New Year and best wishes may be written on third and fourth class mail matter with the sender and addressee addresses, and on enclosing cards without altering classification. The guidance emphasizes correct handling of such inscriptions under the law.
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Post Office Department
Virginia Weather Forecast Tonight and Saturday Outlook
Fair and not quite so cold tonight. Saturday shows increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions with rain possible in the afternoon or by night.
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Virginia
Wanted stenographer with business experience apply by mail
Public notice seeking a stenographer with business experience. Applicants must mail references and full information to XX care Star office.
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Care
Star Office
Apte
Gibbens Reveals Pittsburg Lottery Scheme
Postoffice Inspector Robert Gibbons reports a Pittsburg scheme where Charles Stocker and G Latus of the Pittsburg Leader allegedly used the United States mails to run a lottery selling about 37500 tickets to raffle an automobile. The two editors and several machinists union officers face federal charges of conspiracy to defraud with bond set after hearings before U S Commissioner Lindsey.
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Bens
Pittsburg
Charles P. Stocker
G. Latus
Automobile
United States
William ‘T. Lindsey
Inspector Gibbons
Federal Grand Jury
Postal Secret Service
Machinists ‘Union
Grand Jury
Gibbens
The
Machinists’ Union
Stynendt Executive Committee
Dunkle
Gibbons
Tfe
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Miss Hart
Mr. Rutledge
Bride and Attendants
Wingerter & Jenkins
Ais i
Mrs. Wilson
P. B. Marshall
A County School
Taft
Hahn Mill
Winchester Postoffice
Robert G. Gib
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