Copenhagen Declines Cook Claim of North Pole Discovery
The University of Copenhagen rejected Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s claim to reach the North Pole. Commander Peary voices no further comment. Prof. Howard Gore may travel to Europe as part of ongoing investigations by the National Geographic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Copenhagen
Peary
Frof
Howard Gore
Europe
Frederick A. Cook
University
Dr. iGods
Denmark
John R. Bradley
Cook
Copenhagen
New York
Ana
Mr. Bradley
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Arctic
Washington
Labrador Coast
Ert E. Peary
University of Copenen
Cooikk
Wheither
Big Attendance at Sunday School Christmas Celebrations
Large crowds filled the Presbyterian Church annex for the first Sunday school Christmas celebration, with musical and literary talents showcased under Supt. W.S. White. The Sacred Heart Sunday school cantata drew a big audience, featuring Santa Claus and Mother Goose performances, and a pantomime by the infant school. Receipts totaled 40, and other churches planned programs through the week, as local merchants touted festive sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. White
J. H. Lacy
Church of the Sacred Heart
M. M. Lynch
Theodore Rielly
Santa Claus
Theresa Lynch
Mother Goose
Corings
Elizabeth
Philomena Laren
Helen Keating
Marie O’leary
Aged Miss Brent Buried At First Baptist Church
Funeral services for Susan Brent who died at home in her 90s were held at 11 o clock at the First Baptist Church with Rev. William H Carter officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery amid flowers as relatives joined a wintry procession committing her to the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan ‘Brent
Star
First ‘Baptist Church
William. H. Carter
Miss Brent
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Briscoe
Shull
James B. Russell
Holmes. Berry
John H. Barnett
John N. Bell
Moreau
Mrcs
Brent
Charles Brett
Daniel Morgan
Morgan
Cowpens
Mount Hebron
Katharine Wilkes
York
Katharine Lee Bryarly
Frederick
B. B. Spencer
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Winchester
Steck's Famous Apples For Sale Exhibition Quality
Steck's apples are for sale in boxes at John S. Miller & Bro. They are the finest grown in this section and neatly packed in boxes. Prices given on application. iptf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steck
John S. Miller & Bro.’s
Iptf
Turkeys Loaded for New Year by Sprint Produce Car
A sprint produce shipment plans to load a car with turkeys for New Year, targeting Monday and Tuesday delivery. The operation emphasizes quantity and timing for holiday demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprint
Miss Metz Weds Charlies M. Andrews in Ohamibeireburg
Pretty home wedding at 5 o clock in the Metz residence near Stoufferstown. Miss Mary Hsther Metz and Charlies M. Andrews unite in marriage with Rev. John Allan Blair officiating. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs James Andrews of New York City and Mrs Charles Solenberger of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochamibeireburg
David Metz
Stoufferstown
Mary Hsther Metz
Charlies M. Andrews
John Allan Blair
Falling Springs Presbyterian Church
Helen Solenberger
Winchester
Metz
James Andrews
New York City
Charles Solenbenzer
John Solenberger
Charles McCann
Clearbrook
Andrews
Rohanna Metz
Stonfferstown
Frank Andrews
Caledonia Grange
Lost pin with emeralds diamonds and leaf design
A lost pin described as between Amherst North Main and South Main Streets features a leaf design set with emeralds and diamonds. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
North Main
South Main Streets
Lott
Wingerter and Jenkins Move to Gratchen Glove Factory
Wingerter and Jenkins relocate to the Gratchen Glove Factory building on North Market Street and invite their patrons to call for contact. The notice appears in a 17-1p-iw style listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingerter & Jenkins
Gratchen
N. Market St
Neck wear and hosiery from Rufus Waterhouse and Co
Rufus Waterhouse and Co advertise a refined line of neck wear and hosiery in multiple set combinations. Horsey and Co promote assortments, while Tuck's post cards and Huntsberry's 22-Test offer related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Waterhouse & Co
Horsey & Co
Tuck
Huntsberry
A Change 10 Help the Needy Christmas Charity Drive
The Star asks for contributions tomorrow and Friday to aid needy families in Winchester and the county. Gifts of clothes toys and candy will be distributed to the most deserving through city and county authorities. Contributions dropped at The Star office will be acknowledged in these columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
the Star
Star Office
Pension dispute looms over late officer Chrismore case
The Washington police pension for John F Chrismore known as Honest John faces a court dispute as Mrs Susan E Chrismore of Clarke county seeks control of estate funds. Attorneys James P Reardon and Abner Ferguson claim administration and seek to halt pension payments pending settlement with Marian Chrismore contested for widow status. Final arguments were presented this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Washington
D. C
John F. Chrismore
Honest John
Metropolitan Police Force
James P.reardon
Winchester
Abner Ferguson
Cole & Donaldson
Susan E. Chrismore
White Post
Clarke County
Chiiemore
Macedonia
Susan E. Shenk
Page County
Matthew
Joseph Chrismore
Goinig
Chrismore
Marian,Bratgan
Westmoreland County
Pension ‘Board
Susan M. Chrismore
Marian Chrismore
Virginia
Susan Chrismore
Messrs. Reardon and Ferguson
A Day With Our Soldier Boys at the Auditorium
A day with our soldier boys presents a great picture program at the auditorium tonight. The program features the film A Day With Our Soldier Boys alongside A Lesson in Domestic Economy and other short subjects including A Poor Old Couple Benedict Arnold Indian Basket Making and Attempted Subcide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Arnold
Christmas Goods Advertisements and Local Retail Offers
Local ads promote BADGER feeds made from brewers rain and alfalfa sold by Winchester feed man P.M. Funkihouser in Winchester Virginia. Henry Baetjer Co advertises Christmas goods, Headley’s Candies and fruits hint at seasonal treats. Florida Oranges offered by J. Orn DOF and T. M. Barr’s at 20c per dozen. A clothing sale by W. C. Horgey & Co. promotes low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Feed Menor P.M. Funkihouser
Winchester
County Couple Wed Here in Christmas Ceremony
Happy termination of acquaintance that began years ago reports two county couples marrying in town. Walter, 34, from Virginia, an electrical engineer, wed a 28 year old West Virginia bride in Washington with Rev. R W Lowrie officiating. The second couple, Marion Strawbridge and Emma Dis, drove through bad weather to marry at Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Lacy officiating. They return to the county for a quiet Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy
Irton
Walter
Ni Va
Frank
Farmers and Cante’ National Bank
Bigroom
Wil
Washington
R. W. Lowrie
West Virginia
Walterton
1 News
Norfolk
Marion Strawbridge
Asa Strawbridge
Emma Dis
Yamuel
White
Mercantile Paid Up Stock and Real Estate Loan Notice
Paid up stock offered at 101 for four payments with 5 percent annual interest payable semi annully on January and July 1. Stock is Non-Te and Non-Assessable. A loan on improved real estate secures stock at 60 cents per non. A. G. Botts Winchester Virginia and I. N. Good local treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Botts
Winchester
I. N
Sealshin Oysters Offer Solid Meat Buy Early
An advertisement notes Sealshin Oysters with solid meat and no water, urging early orders. It credits J. M. Orndoff with the listing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jno. R. Bradley
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Christ Church
Grace Lutheran Church
United Brethren Church
First Baptist Church
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
W. O. Horsey & Co
Lovns
Headley’s
Orndorfif & M
Miss. Brent
The
Baptist Church
Miss Metz Bride OF .C. M. Andrews
Frederick Co
Chambersburg
Tuck’s Postecards
Washington Police Board
Henry Baetjer & Co
Florida Oranges
Doz
T. M. Barr
Walter Geis
Ingexmas Gift
Clara Jents
Mannington
W. Va
J. M. Orndoff
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