Mr. Edgar Sibert Dies Suddenly in Shenandoah County
Winchester mourns the sudden death of Edgar Winbert Sibert a famed Shenandoah Valley traveling man connected with Tanner Paint Company. He died at his New Market home after a illness linked to diabetes following a return from a trip. Born December 3 1866 he leaves Elizabeth Rosenberger his widow one sister Mrs Lathe Rosenberger and a host of friends. His funeral was held at Emanuel Lutheran Church New Market.
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Winchester
Edgar Winbert Sibert
Shenandoah Valley
New Market
Shenandoah County
Sibert
Tanner Paint Company
Richmond
Mr. Sibert
Col
William M. Sibert
Rockingham County
House of Delegates
Elizabeth Crim
Timberville
Elizabeth” Rosenberger
Latlie S. Rosenberger
Washington
Lutheran Church
Masonic Fraternity
United Commercial Travelers
Emmanual Lutheran Church
The Death Disc Will Be Seen At Auditorium Tonight
One of the greatest Biograph reels, The Death Disc, has been secured for the motion picture show at the Auditorium tonight. Several other fine pictures will be shown.
Mercantile Stock Details and Loan Terms
Paid up stock at 101 per share with 5 percent annual rate payable semi annually on January 1 and July 1. Non tax liable non assessable loan available only on improved real estate. Monthly stock payment set at 60 cents. Agents A G Botts Winchester VA and I N Goomd local treasurer.
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A. G. Botts
Winchester
I. N. Goomd
Treas
Cook Branded a Fakir by Danes
Washington reports Copenhagen faculty declared Frederick A. Cook’s north pole discovery claims worthless and not credible. Danish scientists are angry and say Cook imposed on them, leaving Peary as the still recognized contender.
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Washington
Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Peary
Continued Cold Is Weather Program
Washington December 21 The official forecast for the next twenty four hours bulletined by the United States Weather Bureau follows for Virginia Fair and continued cold tonight and Wednesday The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers are both clear today
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the Star
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Virginia
Rich Vein of Coal Found in Manassas Farm Cellar
Dr J C Meredith of Manassas discovered a coal vein while digging a cellar on his farm near the town. The vein runs several feet long, about three feet wide and two feet deep. Some coal was burned in a stove and it burned rapidly. He plans further investigation with confident expectations of satisfactory results. The coal examined contains little slate.
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J. C. Meredith
Manassas
Meredith
Christmas Eve Program at Stephens City Methodist Church
Stephens City on Friday Christmas Eve hosts an evening in the church with a Sunday school toy gift tree for children and friends. A stereopticon view showing the infancy and youth of Jesus will be shown by the pastor, and hymns will be sung. All are invited.
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Stephens City
RPO
Tsivan
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Santa Claus
Sunday School of Christ Pro
Testant Episcopal Church
Graca Lutheran Church
Iday
United Brethren Church
Centenary’ Reformed Church
T. K. Cromer
Market Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Estie G. Main
W. D. Smith
Church of the Sacred Hearts
Steck's Famous Apples For Sale At Miller Bros Store
Steck's apples are for sale in boxes at John S. Miller & Bro's and are on exhibit. These apples are the finest grown in this section and neatly packed in boxes. Prices given on application. Headley's Chocolate Candy offered at low prices. ORNDORFF & M'VICAR also advertised.
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Steck
John S. Miller & Bro’s
Tptf
Headley’s
Orndorff & M’' Vicar
Christmas Presents Lost by Sibert and Denny
A brief note advertises that Christmas gifts were not saved or purchased from Sibert and Denny, indicating lost presents or incomplete holiday purchases.
Miss Brent To Be Buried Tomorrow
The funeral for Miss Susan Brent will be held tomorrow at 11 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. William H. Carter officiating. Burial follows in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Riley lot, as announced in The Star. Nieces Katharine Wilkes of York Pennsylvania Katharine Lee Bryarty of Frederick Maryland and Mrs. B. B. Spencer of Milwaukee Wisconsin arrived for the ceremony.
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Susan Brent
Star
First Baptist Church
Wiliam H. Carter
Mount Fiebron Cemetery
Rieley
Katharine Wilkes
York
Miss Brent
Katharine Lee Bryarty
Frederick
B. B
Last Chance to Save 50 Dollars on New Piano Gift
Patron reads a promotion inviting immediate application to receive a fifty dollar cash savings on a new piano. The offer targets buyers seeking a Christmas gift and mentions use as office purchases.
Christmas Programs Across Winchester Sunday Schools
Winchester Sunday schools hold extensive Christmas celebrations from 7 p m to the week ending with several cantatas and services. Santa Claus appears at multiple churches while Cantatas and gifts of candy and fruit are planned.
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Winchester
Santa Claus
Near-Beer Men Recognized Again
Bahiman Fred Wood Tony Graber and Charles Fitzsheers were indicted by the grand jury in the Corporate Court for violating the Byrd liquor law regarding sale of malt beverages and near beer. They appeared renewed their bonds and were recognized to appear for trial when called. Cases pending for some time. trial date not set.
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Bahiman
Fred. Wood
Tony’’ Graber
Charles Fitzsheers
Wingerter and Jenkins Move to Gratchen Glove Factory
Wingerter and Jenkins relocate to the Gratchen Glove Factory at N Market Street and invite patrons to call. Mr Charles B Dooley of Wah is visiting for Christmas holidays. See Gray and Sheetz’s advertisement on the second page. Headley’s Candies Nuts and Fruit promote Christmas treats. Skating tonight at the Empire.
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Gratchen Glove Factory
Market St
Charles B. Dooley
Wahinsted
Headley
Orndoff
Mrs MacDonald Buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery
Services for Miss Minerva MacDonald widow of William MacDonald were held at her South Washington street home at 2 pm. Rev W Duffey and Rev William H Carter conducted the rites, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery after graveside prayers.
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Minerva MacDonald
William MacDonaldt
the Star
South
Washington Street
W. Duffey
Braddock Street
M. E
William H. Carter
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron
Engagement announced for Lucy May Kinsley and Snyder Keller
Mr and Mrs George H Kinsley of Minebank Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Lucy May to Snyder Isaiah Keller of near Strasburg Virginia.
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Ent
George H. Kinsley
Minebank, Va
Lucy May
Snyder Isaiah Keller
Near Strasburg, Va
Mayor Baker Returns to Lead City
Mayor H. H. Baker resumed duties as chief municipal officer and police magistrate after returning from New York where he spent a week on business.
Florida Oranges 20c per Dozen at Barr’s
Bargain note advertising Florida oranges priced at 20 cents per dozen at T. M. Barr’s shop.
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Florida Oranges
T. M. Barr’s
Iptf
Winchester Ministers Plan Week of Prayer
Winchester Ministerial Association members will meet this or next week to finalize plans for the annual week of prayer services in city churches the first part of January. The program is expected to be evangelical and prep a union revival after the final service, with Stars publishing the full lineup once ministers finish it.
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Winchester Ministerial Association
the Stars
Silly Needle Leads to Cautious Reply from Craftswoman
A Berkeley Springs Post tale recounts a fastidious youth who bought overalls and learned the sewing girl’s name. He wrote a romantic note, but she replied that she makes a good living as a working girl and will not marry, noting she cannot recall how her card got in the garment and declining his proposal.
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Berkeley Springs
Rufus Waterhouse Neckwear and Hosiery Ad
Rufus Waterhouse and Co announces a new line of neckwear and hosiery with 2 and 3 set combinations. Horsey and Co lists stock with the date 12-20-11 and promotes the range for customers seeking coordinated accessories.
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Rufus Waterhouse & Co
Horsey & Co
Christmas Cantata at Cathwa lic Church Sunday School
The Sunday school of the Cathwa lic Church presents a Christmas Cantata on Tuesday evening December 21 1909 at 8 o'clock in the Sunday school room. Admission 15 cents children 10 cents.
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Cathwalic Church
Public auction to sell band organ and assorted items
On Wednesday at 3 PM December 22 1909 Stewart St rink a trustee sale will offer a band organ 97 Winslow skates 82 Henry skates 15 broken skates four coal stoves with pipe three gas stoves seven gas arc lamps leather covered couch rolls of tickets about six chairs one big clock and one gong conducted by R Gray Williams trustee The sale was postponed from the previous Saturday
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Stewart-St. Rink
Winslow
Henry
R. Gray Williams
Sealshin Oysters Christ mas Order Prompted
A local advertiser urges customers to place Christmas oyster orders early, touting solid meat oysters with minimal water. The message signs off as J. M-Gandofy and includes a dot notation code .20-1p-41.
Cartmell’s Shenandoah Valley History Praised in Review
Richmond Times Dispatch approves Cartmell's Shenandoah Valley and Descendants, Frederick County history. The large octavo volume covers settlers, land grants, roads, mills, churches, schools, notable figures, and war events. Cartmell, longtime Frederick County clerk and Confederate veteran, is praised for thorough research, scope, and enduring value.
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Thomas K. Cartmell
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond ‘Timesi Dispatch
Frederick County
Aartmell
Old — County
Wty
T. K. Winchester
Eee
Joist Hite
Morgan
Fairfax
Washington
Daniel Morgan
Peter Muhlenburg
Bine
Stonewall Jackson
Will load a car of turkeys for New Year
Sprint Produce announces it will load a car of turkeys for New Year shipments on Monday and Tuesday. The plan supports holiday demand and provides fresh poultry for regional retailers and customers.
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Sprint
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Cook
Danes
Potomac
Shenandoah Rivers
Sibert & Denny
Presbyterian Church
Church of the Sacred Heart
Wingerter & Jenkins
Gray & Sheetz
Exrpire
Empire
Xmas Entertainment
J. M-Gandofy
Cartmell
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