Centralizing Rural Schools Policy Advocated
The article argues for centralizing rural schools with free transportation for pupils beyond 1.5 miles, citing economy and improved efficiency. It notes states already using transport subsidies or in loco parentis staff to haul children and mentions many states testing the plan.
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Connecticut
Florida
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Shows Record Growth
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank reports total resources of 931,591 dollars and deposits of 593,325 dollars as of December 10 1901. Loans exceed 500 000 dollars by 35 567 dollars. A new savings department with interest on time deposits begins January 1 to boost business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Star
Minstrel Troupe Barlow and Wilsons Parade in Winchester
Barlow and Wilsons Minstrels arrived in Winchester this morning and performed a street parade with about 40 members and a high quality band. The procession featured a street show with wagons and drays and drew a large crowd of locals and shoppers. The company plans a performance at The Auditorium tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow & Wilson
Winchester
Son Sends Gold Ore to Mother in Kent Street
Mrs. Almeta Dunlap of north Kent street received a small collection of gold ore from her son Abner Dunlap who has mined near Victor Colorado for years. He has good health now after recovering from a serious winter accident when a train went through a bridge and left him with two broken legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almeta Dunlap
North Kent Street
Abner Dunlap
Victor
Colorado
Navy Lt and Mrs Nulton Visist Evans Family Home
Lieut and Mrs L M Nulton from Washington are spending the holidays with Mrs Nulton s parents Mr and Mrs E J Evans on North Main Street. Lieut Nulton is now attached to the Bureau of Naval Intelligence in Washington.
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Lieut
L. M. Nulton
Washington
Sunday Skating Draws Hundreds to Rink Conditions Fine
Hundreds of people enjoyed skating as favorable weather kept the rink busy yesterday despite it being Sunday. The mild conditions encouraged broad participation in the sport.
Reverend Harris Visits Father During Martinsburg Stop
Rev. Carlton D. Harris of Martinsburg West Virginia passed through town en route to Middletown to visit his father Rev. David Harris on a short trip reflecting clergy movements and family ties.
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Carlton D. Harris
Martinsburg
W. Va
Middletown
David Harris
Well Known Man Farland Dies After Illness
John W. Farland, a longtime resident and junk dealer of South Market street, died Saturday after a year long illness of consumption. The funeral was held at United Brethren Church at 2 PM with Rev. S. D. Skelton officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He was a native of Winchester and also lived in Hagerstown, Maryland. He is survived by his widow and seven children including Mrs. Harry Weason of Baltimore and Mrs. Albert Waters of Hagerstown.
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John W. Farland
South Market Street
United Brethren Church
S. D. Skelton
Mount Hebron
McFarland
Winchester
Hagerstown
Harry Weason
Baltimore
Albert Waters
Thomas Waters
Clarke County
Chas. Wyndham
Katie McFarland
Benjamin and
Charles McFarland
Shenandoah Va Nat Bank to Open Savings Department
Shenandoah Virginia National Bank Winchester announces a savings department to begin January 1 1902. Interest will be paid on deposits under board provisions. The bank will offer Saturday evening hours from 6 to 9 for public deposits as well. Jno W Rice cashier.
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Shenanpoan Va. Nat. Bank
Winchester
Jno
W. Rice
Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Clerk’s Office
County Clerk Cartmell and Deputy Hollis expect a busy week as the marriage register is laid open for access. Three licenses issued: Nathaniel Mills to Mrs Susie Fuller of Stephens City. William E. Micely to Miss Katie P. Kenney of Augusta County. J Kitchen to Miss Ginn of Clarke County.
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Cartmell
Hollis
Nathaniel Mills
Susie Fuller
Rappahannock County
William E. Micely
Augusta County
Katie P. Kenney
Mary Kenney
J. = .Kitchen
Clarke
Ginn
Richard Ginn
Sale Closes After Auction Of Central Commercial College
Public auction proceeds to satisfy attachments totaling 300 dollars. After 240 dollars of goods sold to cover Mr. H. H. Baker rent, attorney E Holmes Boyd halted sale citing alleged irregularity in the Etasiaal attachment.
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Central Commercial College
H. H. Baker
E. Holmes Boyd
Baker
Prominent Clarke County Man Dies at Millwood
John W. Copenhaver died at eight o'clock from heart trouble. Funeral tomorrow at 11 from Old Chapel. He built wealth from farms, livery, and blacksmithing, and was a leading Clarke County businessman. Survived by widow, four children, one brother Charles, sisters L M Long of Ripon, Sue and Julia, and mother Mrs Michael Copenhaver aged 90.
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Millwood
John W. Copenhaver
Old Chapel
Copenhaver
Clarke County
Charles
L. M. Long
Ripon
Sue
Julia Copenhaver
Michael Copenhaver
Never Forgets The Old Home Letter From Mrs Reed
Mrs C M Reed of Brussel's Lincoln county Missouri writes on her seventy fourth birthday asking Te Star to send Tar Star and a 1902 Hagerstown Almanac. The letter shows enduring ties to New Town Stephens City and fond memories of home.
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C. M. Reed
Brussel’s
Lincoln County
Te Star
Newtown
Stephens City
Hagerstown
Winchester
Vaucluse Brims With Holiday Romance Amid Quarantine Rumors
The Star reports Vaucluse remains unquarantined as local merry fever spreads. Young men spruce up and girls smile as two weddings are anticipated this week. Nellie Dinges returns home from Jadwyn, while Leslie D. Kline, E. F. Boggs arrive for Christmas breaks.
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Middletown
Vaucluse
Star
Christmas Day Masses at Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church schedules Christmas Day services with a high mass at 6 00 a m a low mass at 8 00 a m and a high mass at 10 30 a m The 6 00 a m mass will be repeated at 10 30 a m The public is invited to attend.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Marbury Maccafferty Paints Hollingsworth Mansion Portrait
Mr Marbury Maccafferty has painted a picture of the old Hollingsworth mansion near Rouss Springs. It is well executed.
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Marbury Maccafferty
Hollingsworth Mansion
Rouss Springs
White or Green for Christmas in Winchester
Weather tonight brings rain with a snowy mantle on the ground. Christmas 1901 looks like a first white Christmas in years if cold air holds. a warmer change could yield a green Christmas. Town buzzes with last minute shoppers and packed stores as holiday preparations continue.
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Winchester
Cromer Brother to Return From China Mission
Rev Fred Cromer brother of Rev T K Cromer pastor of Centenary Reformed Church will return to the United States from China after deciding eyesight makes continued study of Chinese language dialects dangerous. He has served as a missionary supported by the Reformed congregation of Columbiana Ohio and is a native of Washington County Maryland. He has written letters to the Hagerstown Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Cromer
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
United States
China
Yochow
Mr. Cromer
Mr. Cr
Christmas Church Services Across Town
Christmas events are planned at Centenary Reformed, Market Street M E, Lutheran, Episcopal, and Presbyterian churches. Morning services at six o'clock and evening Sunday School programs follow, with small admission fees and special music. Mrs. Gertie Coles of Chicago is due to visit. Santa Claus Defender cantata set for Wednesday at 7 30 with ten cent admission.
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Centenary Reformed Church
T. K. Cromer
Market-St, M. E
Market-st. Methodist Episcopal Church
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Sunday School
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Gertie Coles
Chicago
M. Haines
John Mann M. E. Church
Santa Claus
SVENGALIZED THE CONDUCTOR AT STRASBURG JUNCTION
Ten Winchester girls traveling for holidays held up a Southern Railroad conductor at Strasburg Junction when baggage was not rechecked. The delay lasted about ten minutes as two committees failed to transfer baggage, sparking a humorous scene described with playful folklore about mesmerism.
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Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
Strasburg
Strasburg Junction
Southern Railroad
Grace Wall and Kerr to Wed in Winchester Church
Miss Grace Wall and Mr George Dalgetty Kerr announce a January 2 1902 wedding at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester. Miss Wall is daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Wall and Mr Kerr is a chemist with the Government in Abingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Grace
W. W. Wall
George Dalgetty-Kerr
Abingdon
Christmas Masses at Sacred Heart Church
Christmas morning mass at six o clock will be celebrated by Rev. W A McKeefry. The choir presents Kyrie Gloria in Excelsis Agnus Dei and Anthem With Glory Lit The Midnight with Mrs Maggie Bryant as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McKeefry
Battman
Maggie Bryant
Whitacre Notes Correspondence From Evening Star
Warracre Virginia December 23 George Bennett moves in with Mrs Maria Dolan Ada Dolan and Valley Jolley return from Capon Bridge Lydia Dolan moves into Mr Lucretia Thompson’s house C W Dick and wife return from Davis West Virginia Services at Hebron Till رد
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Ira C. Whitacre
National Bank
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John McFarland
Svengalized
the Conductor
Miss Grace Wall
Dr. Kerr
Whitacre Notets
the Evening Star
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