How shall we increase the interest of teachers in their work
Mr Newton K Larrick of Hayfield addresses the Frederick County Teachers Association on boosting teacher interest. He cautions against criticism and urges reflection on responsibility toward three thousand county children. He offers brief suggestions to raise engagement, beginning with reading and study.
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Tur Star
Newton K. Larrick
Hayfield
Frederick County Teachers’ Association
Frederick
Teachers’ Association
William H. Ritenour 1836 1920 Harrisonburg silversmith dies
William Henry Ritenour of Harrisonburg Virginia dies at home from gangrene aged 83. Born October 15 1836 in Harrisonburg he moved to Mt. Crawford as a boy then Staunton to learn silversmithing. He served in the 7th Virginia Cavalry and was active Democrat and Rockingham County Democratic chairman. He was postmaster of Harrisonburg from 1885 to 1889 and was highly regarded locally.
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William Henry Ritenour
Harrisonburg
Mr. Ritenour
Mt. Crawford
Staunton
Miss Percival
Winchester
Rockingham
Cleveland
Miss Bentzell Weds Mr Sier in Quiet Presbyterian Rite
Miss Ada May Bentzell married Luther H. Sier this afternoon at the Presbyterian parsonage on North Braddock Street. The ceremony was small, followed by a wedding supper at the bride’s parents home near Greenwood. The couple will visit the groom’s farm near Greenwood tomorrow. Mrs. Sier is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bentzell of East Leicester Street.
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Presbyterian Parsonage
North Braddock Street
Ada May Bentzell
Luther H. Sier
Adam Bentzell
Greenwood
Sier
Union Veterans to Elect Officers
Members of Mulligan Post No. 30 G A R will meet at E M Houston 123 east Clifford street on Saturday December 28 at 10 o clock. Election of officers for the ensuing year will take place and such matters of interest will be discussed. By order E M Houston Comd J F Bean Adt.
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Mulligan Post No. 30
E. M. Houston
East Clifford Street
Com’d, J. F. Bean
Ad’t
Christmas Eve Presbyterian Sunday School Celebration
The Christmas celebration last evening at the Presbyterian church’s auditorium drew several hundred teachers and scholars with a large audience. The program featured bright singing, an overture by the orchestra, a cornet solo by William Wagner with Miss Katie Wagner on the pipe organ, and a sermon by Rev. J S Sibley. Children received gifts and candy. boys got horns and girls dolls. W O White presided as superintendent amid a gilt star decor at the chancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
William Wagner
Katie Wagner
J. S. Sibley
W.8. White
Trotter Purchased by Clarke County Buyers
Dr. Hott and Mr. Robert Barr bought a trotter from Mr. Thomas Conrad of Clarke County.
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Dr. Hott
Robert Barr
Thomas Conrad
Clarke County
Fair Weather for Tomorrow Brightens Christmas Day
The United States Weather report predicts fair tonight and Wednesday for Virginia with moderate temperatures. A sunshiny Christmas is promised, as shoppers fill stores and Winchesters prepares for a holiday celebration. Post office hours are set from 10 to 11 tomorrow morning and 2 to 8 in the afternoon. carriers’ window opens 8 15 to 9 tomorrow night. no deliveries after 12 30.
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Virginia
Weather Bureau
Winchester
Postal Service
Splendid Friday Concert by Johns Hopkins Clubs
The Johns Hopkins Glee Banjo and Mandolin Clubs of Baltimore will perform at The Auditorium on Friday night. They have impressed Winchester residents in three prior visits and are praised as better than ever this year. Admission prices are 25 35 and 50 cents as special holiday bargains.
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Johns Hopkins Glee
Baltimore
Winchester
Christmas Masses at Sacred Heart Church
Christmas morning masses at Sacred Heart Catholic Church begin at six with Rev. W A McKeefry leading the service and a detailed musical program including Kyrie, Gloria in Excelsis, Adeste Fideles, Benedictus, and an anthem titled With Glory Lit The Midnight led by organist Mrs Maggie Bryant and performers Millard Battman Rosewig and Millara Sava.
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W. A. McKeefry
Ehattman
Oeneure Ees Rosewig Cpo
Iiiss
Sava
Bae Eaves Ueseny Rosewig
Novello Bsan Gteein Gees
Millara
Millard Arows
Maggie Bryant
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Vance dies at home
Charles W the infant son of Mr and Mrs Luther A Vance died about 4 oclock yesterday afternoon at their home 118 west Monmouth street Funeral held this afternoon at 2 oclock with Rev H D Skelton officiating
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Charles W
Luther A. Vance
West
Monmouth Street
D. Skelton
Will Not Meet Next Monday Ashby Camp Adopts Schedule
Ashby Camp met last night and adjourned to meet again Monday evening January 6. No meeting will be held next Monday.
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Ashby
Master Fugitt Injured At Winchester Steam Laundry
This morning while ironing at the Winchester Steam Laundry Master Fred Fugitt caught his hand in the mangle and suffered a painful burn.
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Winchester
Fred Fugitt
Minstrel Show Delights Audiences At The Auditorium
Barlow and Wilson's Minstrels drew a good house with an olive green stage look and white duck costumes. The troupe impressed with jokes and dances though singing talent varied. Bartardi the tenor shone in illustrated songs, Frank Lawrence excelled as club juggler, Fretse wowed on the wire, and the magnetic duo Barlow and Wilson headlined. Next act by Atwell Worthington and Johns Hopkins Glee Banjo and Mandolin Club on Friday night, December 27.
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Barlow & Wilson
Barardi
Frank Lawrence
Barlow
Wilson
Mr. Barlow
Lawrence
Messrs. Atwell and Worthington
Johns Hopkins Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club
Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank to Start Savings Dept
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester announces the inauguration of a savings department to begin January 1, 1902. Interest will be paid on deposits under board adopted provisions, with explanations available after the opening. The bank will also operate Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 for public convenience. Jno W Rice, cashier.
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Shenandoah Val. Nat. Bank
Wincheestter
Jno
W. Rice
Congregation Surprises Pastor at Braddock Street Church
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South congregation surprised Rev. W. H. H. Joyce and his wife last night with gifts centered on the pantry. Joyce expressed deep appreciation for the thoughtful gesture. The infant class of Braddock Street Sunday School will celebrate at 7 PM in the church lecture room.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
W. H. H. Joyce
Braddock Street
Maryland Legislator William H. Harry Profile
The Baltimore Sun features William H. Harry a Frederick County Franked lower house member born in Winchester Virginia educator and deputy clerk who won his 1901 seat by a 572 vote majority and serves as an Evangelical Reformed Church elder in Frederick County.
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Baltimore Sun Today
Maryland
William H. Harry
Winchester
Frederick County
the Sun
Winchester Seminary
Pennsylvania Institute
York
Frederick City
Frederick College
Evangelical Reformed Church
Christmas Service at Christ Church with Special Music
The Christmas service at Christ Episcopal Church is scheduled for tomorrow at 11 o'clock with Rev. Nelson P. Dame delivering the sermon. Special music includes processional and offertory pieces, soloists, choir members, and the anthem Gloria in Excelsis.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Nelson P.’ Dame
Cseeris Eas
Holden
Sissies Dale
Piver Zeeeek
Toonivey
Mendelssohn
Pitases
Ds Caeddy
GHG
Ies
Init
Gores Neichinger
Margaret Dame
Garrett Communion
Christ
SPP
Robert Nelson
W. H. Baker
Hunter H. McGuire
Painter Charles Haynie to Visit Winchester Friends
Mr. Charles Haynie, the well known painter and paper-hanger, returning to Winchester in a few days to visit relatives and friends. He is described as jovial and full of fun and sends his love to his friends.
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Charles Haynie
Washington
Winchester
Mr. Haynie
Funeral for John McFarland at United Brethren Church
The funeral for John McFarland was held this morning at ten o'clock from the United Brethren Church. Rev. S. D. Skelton officiated with pallbearers James Brown A G Swanson Thomas Sprint and Jack Henry.
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John McFarland
United Brethren Church
Downing Cattle Sale Nets 212 Head For 14500
P L Yates and Son of Harrisonburg bought 212 fat cattle from H H Downing of Warren County Virginia for 14500 dollars. The stock was shipped to Europe in two consignments from Baltimore.
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P. L. Yates & Son
Harrisonburg
H. H. Downing
Warren County
Europe
Baltimore
Horner Visits Aunt in Stephens City Stave Plant
Foreman George Horner of the Stephens City stave factory visits his Aunt Mrs. A S Markell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Horner
Stephens City
A. S. Markell
Week of Prayer program announced with ser vice topics
A church week of prayer is set starting Monday January 6 at Centenary Reformed Church and continuing nightly through Sunday at Market Street Methodist. Rev J Sibley leads with "The Vision of God in Christ" and prayers for faith, holiness, and guidance.
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J. S. Sibley
The
Presbyterian Church
Ministers Association
Centenary Reformed Church
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Sibley
God
Christ
Jesus Christ
United Brethren Church
H. P. Hamill
D. D
Grace Lutheran Church
W.h.h.joyce
Our Churches
Thersday
T. Marshall West
Christian Missions
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N.K. Larrick
Annie Percival
Miss Bentzell
Mr. Sier
United States Weather Report
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Star Readers
Harry
Terrapin
Mr. McFarland
Mr. Downing
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