Christmas Romance of Quo Five in the Opequon
In 1861 1862 a Confederate sergeant George Moore and Bettie Nelson share a romance by the Opequon amid Civil War marches. Letters and letters with a wounded return bind them through Fredericksburg Sharpsburg and Winchester as the Stonewall Brigade endures winter arctic cold and peril. Their love endures across years split by war and distant posts and a home by the river remains their vision.
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George Moore
Tie
Upper
Stonewall Brigade
George
Moore
Bettie Nelson
Anda Bettie
Winchester
Jackson
Pope
Sergeant Moore
Sharpsburg
Srederiekeburg
Milroy
Bettie
Fredericksburg
Lieut. Moore
Stonewall
Opequon
The Bismarck Of Denmark Dies At 88
Copenhagen reports the death of Tacob y B. Histrup once prime minister and famed as the Bismark of Denmark at age eighty eight.
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Copenhagen
Tacoby B. Histrup
Bismark
Denmark
The Star Announces Christmas Day Nonpublication
The Star will not publish tomorrow as Christmas Day is observed as a yearly holiday. The note extends greetings to twenty thousand readers and to audiences abroad, hoping for happiness, peace, and a return to virtuous living in the new year.
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The
Star
Special Diamond Bracelets and Rings at Capper's
Capper's jewelry offers a special selection of diamond bracelets and rings. The leading jeweler advertises now to attract shoppers with a curated lineup and competitive pricing.
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Capper’s
Toy Stock at Cost Sale Starts December 15
C B Taylor & Co announces a Christmas sale beginning December 15 offering entire toy stock at cost. The event runs through December 16 with items priced for early holiday buyers.
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C. B Taylor & Co
Winchester Theater to Open With Keith Vaudeville and Films
The Empire Theater will open tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon with a Keith vaudeville act and moving pictures after efforts to secure the Spring Maid opera, which cancelled and returned to New York. The 900 seat house, built through generosity of William H. Baker, awaits a large audience for its first attractions.
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Wiichester
New York
The
Empire
Moving Pictures
T.o
Haseen
Tife
William H. Baker
Winchester
Best Breit end Nuts for baking at Orndorff MovVicar’s
fragmentary note mentions baking items and a location Orndorff MovVicar’s with unclear context and missing details.
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Orndorff
MovVicar’s. Ip
Wilson and Baghot echoed in Burke's vast vision
The writing compares President Wilson's leadership to Edmund Burke and Walter Baghot, noting Burke's broad international vision and Baghot's precise insight. It argues Wilson blends their strengths with a dynamic energy of thought and purpose that drives progress and timely reforms.
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Nis
Robert Louis Stevenson
Languers
Wilson
Edmund Burke
Walter Baghot
Jbaghot
Burke
Bartke
Baghot
Notice of Meeting and Holiday Goods Advertised
A fragmentary notice announces a meeting with friends and patrons of Tate Pi T. Woo Ward on West Water Street until the estate is settled. The text advertises Robes and blankets as Xmas gifts and lists oysters for Xmas dinner at 35e per quart and 1.26 per gallon, plus harnesses, whips, and saddles from Solenberger Co. as suitable Xmas presents.
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Tate Pi
Resurfacing the Valley Pike Costs and Plans
The Valley Pike resurfacing has cost roughly sixty to sixty thousand dollars including work by the turnpike company. Seventy miles were treated when winter halted progress. Directors will review six binder types in March to select the best for future sections. Night toll collection near Staunton and Harrisonburg is discussed as increased auto travel is anticipated.
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Staunton
Sae
Vitenburg
Stduntohy
Maret
Harrisonburg
Turnpike Company
Armory Fire in Indianapolis Blazes at a Loss of 100000
The national guard armory in Indianapolis burned today causing an estimated loss of 100000. Loaded cartridges exploded in all directions and firemen feared to approach the blaze as the cause remained a mystery.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Guard Armory
President Wilson Rests on Train Stop in Charlotte
President Wilson, en route to Pass Christian Mississippi for a prolonged rest, halted briefly in Charlotte. He is refraining from all business and reportedly not reading newspapers during the stop. A Winchester belt buckle is listed as lost on December 16 and may be returned to the Star office.
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Charlotte
Wilson
Pass Christian
Miss
Winchester
De la Barra hailed as hero by the Japanese
Wire report from Boston via The Star Georgia notes de la Barra hailed as a hero by Japan and sent to Vera Cruz to relieve troops from Michigan and New Jersey. Huerta may go to Japan if deposed as elaborate preparations for the Japanese envoy's reception are made in Mexico City. A federal force moves from San Juan Poiso to hunt rebels who damaged troop trains at Charles.
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Georgia
Boston
Vera Cruz
Ichigan
New Jersey
Huerta
Japan
Mexico
City
San Wule Po‘iso
Chareos
The New Empire Greets Yuletide with Quirky Message
A quirky holiday note from The New Empire wishes readers a merry season and lasting joyousness for years. The message promises amusement after the 230 Christmas Day reference, leaving readers with a playful, cryptic ending.
Xmas Pictures Auditorium and Grand Event Notice
Specially arranged program for Xmas matinee and night at the Auditorium and Grand theaters. Big reels shown at each theater with matinee hours from two until five.
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Xmas Pictures
Oy Ie
Pope Pius X Sends Christmas Greetings Excluding Italian King
In Rome on December 24 Pope Pius X telegraphed Christmas greetings to Catholic sovereigns, omitting King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy from the papal salutes due to the ongoing dispute with the Italian crown.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Roman Catholi ‘Church
Church of Rome
King Emmanuel
Italy
Wilson signs Federal Reserve Act currency bill
President Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act at 6 02 pm last evening. He then delivered a brief speech outlining his views on constructive legislation and reassuring the public that big business and corporations aiming to operate within the law need have no fear from the administration.
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Wilson
Sia
Public schools strained for room as enrollments rise
The article notes growing enrollment in city public schools. All departments are filled and space is scarce. The term pushes enrollment toward 800 with monthly and daily averages up from last year. Without more room, attendance will suffer in coming months. A special Christmas sale is advertised nearby.
Lost umbrella from Mr. and Mrs. Marry Frost
Gentleman's black silk umbrella with initials W. O. C. lost and returned to Farmers and Merchants Bank. Owner is Mr. and Mrs. Marry Frost of oe Va. pent today with friends in this city.
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Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Mrs
Marry Frost
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