Bell Telephones Give Fine Service
The Harrisonburg News reports completion of a new long distance line from Strasburg to Alexandria via Manassas, extending to Atlanta for improved Valley to eastern city connections. The project shortens routes from Winchester and the Valley, enabling faster messages with upgraded switchboards in Strasburg and Manassas.
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Strasburg
Alexandria
Manassas
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Atlanta
Bell Company
Hattisonburg
Winchester
Blue Ridge
Valley
Charlottesville
Washington
Front Royal
Bell’ ‘Company
Valleybow
Béll
Rick Lanieclise
Groom a Soldier in the U.S. Army
Ada V Rosenberger, daughter of Harvey J Rosenberger of Rockingham county and Lester B House, married in Harrisonburg yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock by Rev Geo Shuey. The couple traveled from the bride’s home to the minister’s house on East Market street after obtaining a marriage license from the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migs
Ada V. Rosenberger
Harvey J. Rosenberger
Rockingham County
Lester B. House
Geo. Shuey
East Market Street
Harrisonburg
Shuey
Sumption Family Leaves for Staunton Visit
Mr Joe Sumption and his family depart today for a week's visit with Mr E J Jenkins in Staunton. Substitute M C Copenhaver is filling Sumption's letter carrier position.
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Joe. W.sumption
E.J. Jenkins
Staunton
Vai
M.C. Copenhaver
Sumption
King's Daughters Visit Parish Farm Charity Day
The King's Daughters visited the Parish Farm in a Red letter day to cheer inmates with a meal and gifts. They sang prayed and distributed oranges bananas nuts cakes candy and reading material to the residents. The group, a multi denominational charity, follows the motto In His Name and aims to aid the poor and needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
King’s Daughters
Christ
Slush and Mud Dominate City Streets This Christmas
Slush and mud clog downtown streets as crosswalks flood and sidewalks become hazardous. The Weather Bureau offers little hope for quick improvement with more snow possible, delaying many Christmas events to Monday due to Sunday observances and damp, dismal conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Officers Elected By The Eagles
At a Winchester Aerie No. 84 meeting, Fraternal Order of Eagles, officers were elected: President Savage, Worthy Press L Geburn, Worthy Vice Ar it A McCoy, Worthy Chaplain B Garton, Worthy Treasurer A Boxwell, Worthy Conductor George Baker, and others including C Louthan and Mr W Christa of Baltimore.
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Winchester
Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Pres Savage
Worthy Press
L. Geburn
Worthy Vise
A. McCoy
Worthy Chapism
B. Garton
Worthy
M. B. Murnap
A. ©. Boxwell
George Baker
Ce Sas Can Nents Louthan
Week of Prayer Program Sets January Schedule
Winchester Ministerial Association announces a week of prayer from January 2 to January 8, 1905. Each evening features a different church with sermons by Rev. Bailey, Rev. Weede, Rev. Bowers, Rev. Cromer, Rev. Hamill, and Rev. Bulla. A Virginia Bible Society collection will be taken on Sabbath night. Services begin at 7:30.
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The
Ministerial Association of Winchester
Reformed Church
A. Bailey
the Kingdom of God On Earth
Market Street
M. E. Church
C.D Bulla
Virginia Bible Society
Grace Lutheran Sunday School Christmas Program
Grace Lutheran Sunday School presents a Christmas program on Saturday at six o'clock featuring processional anthems choruses a choir reading and addresses with a scriptural lesson and a golden text proclaiming His name shall be Wonderful Counselor The Mighty God The Everlasting Father The Prince of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Sunday School
Pri_ mary
Ivor
Wed on Bridge At Harper's Ferry
A romantic winter wedding occurred Sunday on the Potomac bridge at Harper's Ferry. Miss Cora M. Nichols of Sample's Manor Washington county wed Mr Samuel J. Moffmaster of Brunswick with Rev Woods officiating. The couple will reside in Brunswick.
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Potomac
Harper’s Ferry
Cora M. Nichols
Sample’s Manor
Washington County
Sammel J. Moffmaster
Brunswick
Rev. Woods
Sper Nye Pares Oes
Curious Ear of Corn Exhibits in Strasburg
Mr J B Crabill of Middletown visited Strasburg on Saturday with a single ear of corn containing sixteen separate cobs all enclosed in a cage. He claims to possess several of these unusual ears. The item appears to be a curious agricultural oddity noted during local happenings.
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J.B. Crabill
Middletown
Strasburg
Micke
Pat Siler Dies at Williamsport After long Winchester ties
Telegram reports James Patrick Siler died in Williamsport Maryland at age about 65 He was a former Winchester resident and longtime North Market street businessman He served in the Union Army during the Civil War and later moved to Williamsport where he ran a hotel and saloon He leaves a wife and four daughters and will be buried in Winchester Catholic Cemetery with funeral due soon.
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Williamsport
James Patrick Siler
Winchester
Siler
Biler
Charles Siler
Samuel Laren
William Gibbens
Agnes Layman
Annie Siler
Baltimore
Minghinni
Virginia
Berkeley County
W. Va
North Market Street
Pat’ Siler
Mr. Siler
Nan Patterson Jury Deadlock Ends Trial
The New York jury in Nan Patterson the actress charged with murdering bookmaker Caesar Young could not reach a verdict. Ten jurors favored acquittal while two held out, leaving the panel discharged after a lengthy deliberation.
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Evening Star
New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar
Young
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Promotion
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces its readiness to serve depositors and assures safety of funds in a strong bank with assets exceeding 1,350,000.00.
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Nkwe
Shenandoah Vesley Navnal Bank
Homeless Family Tramps Through Winter in Shenandoah County
A father mother and two children travel from Elkins West Virginia to Frederick County seeking shelter after losing their home in a fire. They camp near a Four Mile House site then drift to deserted shanties at Lane quarry as blizzard snow closes in. Local farmer Mr. Chiles offers fuel and potatoes and the family hopes for work in Strasburg. Authorities question the veracity of their tale while noting the harsh winter hardship.
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Lane Quarry
Shenandoah County
Elkins
W. Va
Frederick County
Christmas Program at Christ Episcopal Church Chapel
The Sunday School of Christ Episcopal Church presents a Christmas entertainment on Saturday afternoon December 24 in the chapel. The program includes carols Heavenly Voices a sermon by Rev. Mr. Bailey and a Santa Claus visit with distribution of presents.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Heavenly Voices
Bailey Bos Akeieiseyots
Santa Claus
Licenses Issued To Two Couples
Marriage licenses issued yesterday in Frederick County to Carl L Boyce and Emma Tewalt and to the Rev Luther Nesmith and Sarah Ellen Clark. Tewalt is daughter of Philip M Te t and Clark daughter of Jonathan Clark.
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Emma Tewalt
Luther Nesmith
Sarah Ellen Clark
Goosebone Prophet Claims Winter Victory
Elias Hartz of Reading, seen as the goose bone weather prophet, declares a hard winter proved by fourteen inches of snow. He asserts rival forecasters erred, noting their mild season prediction contrasted with his forecast.
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Elias Hartz
Reading
Lovely Southern Girl His Bride
Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s aunt Miss Penland’s home in Asheville North Carolina Miss Louise Smith and Mr George R Calvert united in marriage Best man was the groom’s brother Mr Joan Calvert The groom is the youngest son of the late Judge G R Calvert and grandson of Maj John B Calvert former Virginia state treasurer They will tour to Lexington Winchester and return The bride is described as a charming Southern girl with beauty The couple recently resided in Winchester where Calvert managed Western Union before moving to Asheville North Carolina.
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Tuesaday
Penland
Asheville
N. C
Louise Smith
George R. Calvert
Joan
Calvert
G. R. Calvert
John 8. Calvert
Virginia
Anna M. Calvert
Lexington
Winchester
Western Union Telegraph Company
M. B. Murnan
Widchester Warrant Wave Targets Prominent Citizens
Warrants issued for about fifteen leading Widchester residents for violating the city ordinance requiring cleansing of streets. Mayor Harry H. Baker and City Solicitor R Gray Williams filed the action. Most warrants served. trial likely before Justice James P. Reardon at 3 tomorrow. A major sensation expected due to the defendants' prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widchester
Harry H. Baker
R. Gray Williams
James P. Reardon
Baker
Reported Mr. Smith Will Wed in Harrisburg
The Hagerstown Herald notes Mrs. Rachel Beeler and her daughter Miss Htta left to settle in Harrisburg. It reports Miss Beeler will soon marry a well known railroad man, Mr. John Smith, son of the late Robert G. Smith of Winchester, though no wedding announcement has been made locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Beeler
Miss Htta
Harrisburg
Miss Beeler
John Smith
Hagerstown Herald
Smith
Robert G. Smith
Winchester
First Baptist Church Sunday School Presents Santa Claus Visit
The Sunday School at the First Baptist Church hosts an evening service tonight at the church followed by Santa Claus appearance and gift distribution.
Diphtheria Taints Uncle Hez Show In Battle Creek
In Battle Creek December 18 the Uncle Hez company halted matinee after two cases of diphtheria were found among cast and crew. Mrs Adams and Mr Somerhill, quarantined and treated with diphtheria antitoxin, improved on private car Wolf. audience seen understudies and a delayed finish as cast absented.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Post Theatre
Hez
Haughey
Frank Adama
Harry Summerhill
Adams
Somerhill
Wolf
Margaret Ragan
William Wise
Osborn Hill
Frederick
Winchester
Uncle
Man helps save Shenandoah Valley Academy building
Mr. Fred Smith helped save the Shenandoah Valley Academy building at Winchester Virginia from fire Tuesday evening. A lamp exploded in the study hall and Smith, with several students, found and extinguished the flames without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Virginia
Strasburg News
Smith
New Stephenson and Jordan's Springs Telephone Co Formed
The Stephenson and Jordan's Springs Telephone Company was organized in the city today. Col. Harry H. Baker was elected president and Mr. Allen secretary. The new company aims to raise capital and provide telephonic service to the region.
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Stephenson ,and
Jordan’s Springs
Harry H. Baker
Allen
Aise
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Bell Telephones
King's Daughters
Eagles
Mr. W; “Christa of
Balti
Association of Ministers, of
United Brethren Church
C. T. Weede
Visible Church of Christ
Presbyterian Church
Bowers
All Peoples and Nations
South
T. K. Cromer
Lutheran Church
H. P. Hamill
Lutheran
Jenannweenonee
Ben Fi
Reliance
Pat Siler
Episcopal Chapel
R. Calvert
Asheville, N. C
First Baptist Church
Xman
Frank Adams
Michigan
Academy
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