Death of Dr. Robert W Nelson in Charlottesville at 87
Dr. Robert William Nelson a prominent Virginia physician died at his Charlottesville home after a stroke. Born 1822 in Albemarle, he studied at Episcopal High School and Jefferson Medical College. He practiced in Powhatan Goochland then Charlottesville from 1868, married Virginia L Nelson in 1844, leaving eight children two living Eliza Nelson Charlottesville and William Nelson Red Bluff Cal. His son Hugh Thomas Nelson died in 1906.
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Robert William Nelson
Virginia
Charlottesville
Dr. Nelson
Nelson
Virginia L. Nelson
Oakland
Hanover County
Eliza. Nelson
William Nelson
Red Bluff
Cal
Hugh Thomas Nelson
Orange Party at the New Rink Tonight
An orange party will be given at the New Rink tonight with free presents distributed to all. The event follows a successful calico party and repeats Thursday night with free admission for ladies and children. Skating Quartet from Lime Kiln Club Allentown Ma appears Saturday. Bro Gardner makes first public appearance. No morning session on Xmas day. afternoon and night sessions proceed as usual.
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Lime Kiln Club
Allentown
Gardner
No Paper Tomorrow Star Holiday Issue Note
The Star announces there will be no newspaper tomorrow due to the holiday. The issue is printed early to allow staff a Christmas recreation.
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The
Star
Charles H Sprint Dies After Pneumonia in Winchester
Charles H Sprint died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a three week illness. He was a veteran newspaper man born in Winchester, survived by daughter Louise and brother John W Sprint, with funeral at Mount Hebron Chapel, Braddock Street Methodist. Assistants and relatives listed.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. Sprint
Thomas H
Julia Marry Sprint
Boyce
Clarke County
Winchester Whitmore
American
Eddy Press
Union Bank
Sprint
Elizabeth Allen
Baltimore
Louise Sprint
William Shutt
John W. Sprint
Thomas H. Sprint
Winchester
J.T. Sprint
John Crisman
Howard Levi
Briggs Va
Grace Reid
Roanoke
Marshall Ferguson
Johnson City
Christmas Spirit Abroad in the Heart of Christendom
A reflective column celebrates Christmas spirit, memory, and humane deeds. It recalls Dickens tales and Scrooge’s redemption, urging joy for children, generosity for those in need, and shared hope across society during the season.
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Man
Chris
Christmas Presents and Goods at Eastman Kodaks
Classified listing notes Christmas presents with Eastman Kodaks and all prices, new books, and Tabard Inn membership at $1.00. Also seeks a good cook for Miller Drug Store and lists horse blankets, robes, horse covers, storm fronts, and cash aprons from Hillyard & Lewis, successors to Miller Supply Co.
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Eastman Kodaks
Tabard Inn
Hillyard & Lewis, Iptt
Miller Sup. Co
Cleanliness Is the Safest Plan for Dairy Milking
An article explains proper dairy hygiene focusing on sterilizing milk receptacles, scalding utensils, and using a cheese cloth strainer to prevent contamination. It advises cooling milk below 50 degrees F promptly and highlights how clean cows and efficient refrigeration reduce bacterial growth.
Clarke County Man Weds in Loudoun
Clarke county farmer Lester B. Murphy married Miss Sarah Rutter of Loudoun county yesterday. The ceremony, by Rev. Keene of the Southern Methodist Church, took place at the Leesburg parsonage. The couple will reside near Leesburg after a short bridal tour. Marguerite Norton is ill with tonsillitis at her South Street home.
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Lester B. Murphy
J. Af. Murphy
Clarke County
Sarah © Rutter
George W. Rutter
Loudoun County
Keene
Southern Methodist Church
Leesburg
Marguerite Norton
Death of Mrs Ann McKenna in Cumberland
Mrs Ann McKenna, mother of Mrs Xeniex Martin and Mrs Clarence E Martin, died at her Cumberland home on Green Street after months of illness. Survived by another daughter and four sons. She belonged to St Patrick's Catholic Church in Cumberland. Turkey prices advertised by T M Barr.
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Merland
Green Street
Xeniex Martin
Clarence E. Martin
Martinsburg
W. Va
McKenna
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Cumberland
Death of Dr Burbank and wife unsettles town
A long distance message reported that Dr. Burbank an optician and oculist shot himself in Me Carolina early yesterday. His wife Mrs Lynda Avery Russell sister to Gussie Russell remains abroad. both believed dead. A signed document links him to John Jay great grandson role. overdose of opiates suspected.
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Sage
Affternoon
Dr. Burbank
Carolina
Lynda Avery Russell
Willliam Greenway Russell
White Iiys
Harrisonburg
As City
Erfends,” Bein
Ney
Burbank
Lyll
John Jay
Heaten
Revolutionary Army
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Begin Married Life At Yuletide In County Clerk Records
The county clerk reports marriage licenses issued to Harry Casper Clagett and Mary Amanda Dinges. Ernest D. Rickard and Francés 8. G Gordon. Hollis Snapp and Vina DeHaven. Holmes J. Adams and Bertha M. Adams. Tomorrow is Christmas with holiday savings promoted.
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Harry Casper Clagett
Hu ‘M. Clagett
Marlboro
This County
Mary Amanda Dinges
W. E. Dinges
Lousdoun County
Ernest D. Rickard
William Rickard
Mies Francés
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Robert W. Nelson
Intelligence
Riverview Cemetery
Charlottes
Ville
Orange Party
the New Rink
J.P, Haddox
C. H. Sprint
Charles
H. Sprint
Men of
Old School of Journalism
Valley of
East Water Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
D. H. Kern
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Christendom
Comaron
Nemo
Heart, Hands and
Dickens
Berooge
Scrooge
Manrhood
Tim
Eryone
Class Biles
B. Piccadilly St
Santa
Hable
Shenandoah Valley Realty. Co
Haddle’s
Sec’y
Robert Atkins
Nemorus Bros
Madagascar
Afr
Loudoun
C. E. Martin
Ann McKenna
Cum
T. M. Barr’s
Mes
Durham
N.C
Greepboro
A. Burbank
Watte
Begin
Yuletide
Holmes J. Adams
Thomas H. Adams
Bertha M. Adams
Silas £. Adame
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