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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1912

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Six Masses Held at Sacred Heart Church in Christmas Observance

Christmas Day services at the Church of the Sacred Heart featured six masses by noon. Father McVerry officiated the first and two subsequent masses while Father Ahern of Fort Monroe led the 9 and 9:30 o’clock services. Music by the choir under Mrs Maurice Lynch included Rosewig’s Mass and several solo and duet performances. Benediction followed the late Mass as readers described the festive altar tableau.

Church of the Sacred Heart Saint Joseph Bethlehem Joseph Figo Geen Nist Father McVerry Maurice M. Lynch Rosewig Mary Lynch Ada Thatcher William Irvine Gacrament Vera’ Lynch

Death Removes Mrs J Dabney in Staunton Virginia

The death of Mrs Lucy Dabney occurred at 3 o'clock this morning at the home of her son Mr B A Dabney in Staunton Virginia after a lingering illness aged 77. She was a member of a prominent Staunton family and widow of Mr Woodford Dabney. Her will is to be read in Staunton tomorrow. Her son Mr A F E Dabney married Mollie Barr of Winchester. Mr Fred Marion Grim of Washington is spending Christmas with his father Mr George Grim in South Kent Street.

Lucy Dabney B.A.’ ‘Dabney Staunton Anerai Wee Staunton Dabney Woodford Dabney A. FE. Dabney Migs “Mollie - Barr Og¢ar Barr Winchester Marion Grim Washington George Grim South Kent Street

Christmas program at M. E. Church dazzles with song and readings

A Christmas program at the M. E. Church directed by Supt. B. B. Sartelle featured young performers singing and delivering readings about the birth of the Saviour. The event began at 8 o'clock with an orchestra and numerous recitations and choruses, concluding with a benediction and distribution of treats and presents.

B. B. Sartelle D. Taylor May Capper King of Love Chester Sanford Janetta Ritter Joe Mason Dorothy Winkfield Mildred Cooper Meta Sartelle John Anderson Edward Spillman William Reardon J. M. Spurr Stultz Walter Dixon James O. Ritter Bessie Sartelle J.M. Spurr

Horses Should Be Rough Shod On Icy Streets

Advice to horse owners to rough shod their animals due to icy and snowy streets. Notes frequent slips and falls of horses today and urges the small cost of protection to prevent injury or disablement from further service.

Christmas Shooting At Winchester Gun Club Draws Large Crowd

A holiday shooting match hosted by the Winchester Gun Club drew a large crowd of shooters and spectators despite bad weather. The strictly handicap event produced excellent scores with few perfect scores and only a couple of prize winners, marking the largest attendance the club has seen in years.

Winchester Gun’ Club

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Miss Rosa Hable Weds Melvin Flegenheimer in D C Temple

Miss Rosa Lotta Hable daughter of Mrs Regina Hable and the late Solomon Hable of Winchester married Melvin Flegenheimer of Richmond in a quiet ceremony at the Eighth Street Temple Washington D C conducted by Rabbi Abram Simon. Best man was Jacob Flegenheimer of Philadelphia. They plan a wedding luncheon and will reside at 1819 West Grace Street Richmond after January 9 1913 with no formal invitations issued.

Ington D. C Rosa Lotta Hable Regina Hable Solomon Hable Melvin Flegenheimer Richmond Abram Simon Eighth Street Temple Jacob Flegenheimer Philadelphia Yuncheon Hay Hable Herman Hable Winchester Fred. x Hable Washington Jacob Hable Baltimore Herbert ‘Ezekiel Messrs Fred City Hall Flegenheimer William Flegenheimer United States Virginia New York Atlantic City West Grace Street

Christmas Services At Grace Church Draw Large Congregation

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church held Christmas services yesterday at 11 o'clock with Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers presiding before a very large audience. A special musical program by the vested choir impressed attendees. Mrs. W. J. Cooper served as organist.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church George S. Bowers W. J. Cooper

Xmas Dollars Put To Work At Jones & Jolliffe’s Shoe Sale

Shoppers can spend holiday money at Jones & Jolliffe’s with an after Christmas shoe sale now on. A window display promises a special bargain at 98e as part of the store’s seasonal savings.

Jones & Jolliffe’s

Fine Music at Christ Church

Two services held in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with large congregations. Rev W D Smith preached at both and the second service featured the vereed choir under Mrs H D Fuller with soloists Virginia Fuller Willie McGuire Omat S son and Dr Hunter H McGuire. Music included Te Deum Jubilate Deo and Awake for the King Has Come. Interior decorated with red flowers holly garlands a green star and white and gold liturgical drapery. The second service lasted about two hours.

Christ Protestant Episcopal Church W. D. Smith Verted H. D. Fuller Virginia Fuller Willie “McGuire Ocmat Hunter H. McGuire

Miss Williams Weds Londoner in Virginia Home Ceremony

Miss Lymiian Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Witten of Vesper Hall near Capon Road Virginia, married Malcolm J. Levy of London England on Saturday December 21 at the bride’s home. Rev. Link of Strasburg Lutheran Church officiated before a small gathering. The bride wore white silk and a black picture hat. She is a niece of Mrs John W. Rice of Winchester and has many local friends.

Tes RS. Witten Vesper Hall Capon Road Lymiian Willams Malcolm J. Levy London England Link Strasburg John W. Rice Winchester

Funeral of Joshua Barnett

The funeral of the late Joshua Barnett of Winchester was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from St. Paul’s A M E Church on North Main Street. Rev Roberts and Rev Shaw officiated. Interment followed at Orrick Cemetery. He was a son of the late Joshua and Fan Barnett and leaves brothers James and Charles and sisters Alice and Ea Gilbert.

Joshua Barnett Winchester St. Paul’s A. M. EB. Church North Main Street Roberts Shaw Orrick Ceme Tery Joshua Fan Barnett James Charles Barnett Ty Sisters Alice Ea Gilbert

Vaudeville Show At Big Vaudeville Auditorium Tonight

Two acts from Martinsburg Theater perform singing and dancing along with a big musical act and a regular film program at the Big Vaudeville Auditorium tonight. Admission is 10 cents. Come early and be there.

Martinsburg Theater

Iva Hook to Entertain Junior League Members

Miss Iva Hook will entertain the Junior League at her home on Northwestern grade Friday afternoon. All league members are cordially invited to attend.

Iva Hook

Christmas Day Suicide of Confederate Veteran in Frederick County

William Ash a 73 year old Confederate veteran was found dead by hanging in a barn on the John’s Kitchen farm in the southeastern Frederick County area shortly after noon on Christmas Day. Relatives recall recent melancholy and a prior threat to hang himself. rope knots suggest premeditated self harm. He lived with son in law Thomas Hughes and leaves a daughter. funeral rites will be led by Rev Dorsey of White Post SM Church with interment planned in Borkland Warren County Virginia.

William Ash Jonn Frederick County Ash Thomas Hughes Hughes Mr. Dorsey Southern Methodist Church of White Post Borkland Warren County

Fresh Spanish Mackerel at Orn dorff and McVicar's Apt

Readable fragments indicate a local notice about available Spanish mackerel at Orn dorff and McVicar's Apt. No further context or details are provided in the text.

Orndorff McVicar S. A Apt

Winchester woman Virginia Crow dies after paralysis illness

Mrs. Virginia Crow of Winchester died at age about 55 at her Washington home after a lengthy illness and a paralysis stroke. Her funeral was held at her sisters home with Rev. Cromer officiating. She leaves a daughter Mamie Crow and a New York step-daughter, plus several siblings and relatives. Interment was at Mount Hebron Candl*ey.

Virginia Crow Joseph Mary Snapp Winchester Washington J T. H. Cromer Centenary Reformed Church Maggie Bryant Emma Snapp North Main Street Mount Hebron Candltley Rush Snapp Robert L. Gray Brooke Hodgson Henry Moling Joseph Hodgson Crow Mamie Crow New York Bryant Miss Snapp Henry’ Moling Brooke Hodgeon Messrs Dedrick G. O Snapp Jozeph Snapp Brucetown

Accident Injures Local Driver On Main Street

Henry Hammond of the southern city end suffered a broken leg after falling from a wagon in front of Eagle's meat market on South Main Street. He was delivering goods for William Hotte when his foot tangled in the reins, throwing him onto the curb, and the injury was treated at Bagie's shop before he was returned home.

Eagle's Meat Market South Main Street Hammond William Hotte Lagie Bagie

Fred R. Jones Hurt in Wagon Accident Near Wadesville

Mr Fred R Jones of Wadesville Virginia was injured when his wagon seat overturned on the return from Mr Pidgeon s unit. He sustained cuts and bruises to the head a fractured jaw sprained wrist and required several stitches. He is resting easily and conscious today with Drs Rouss and Cochran providing care.

Wadesville Fred. R. Jones Pidgeon Rouss and Cochran

Explosion Breaks Glass at Crystal Confectionery

A glass pane in the Crystal Confectionery on North Main street was shattered last night by a can explosion containing a large powder cartridge. It marks a second incident this year after damage at Hable's store on Main and Water streets. The glass is insured by Bryarly Brothers.

North Main Street Hable’s Main and Water Streets Bryarly Brothers

Man Fined for Drunken Conduct in East Piccadilly

George Martin, colored, was arrested by Officer Neville for drunken disorderly conduct on East Piccadilly street. He appeared before Justice Beverley and was fined seven dollars fifty cents plus costs totaling nine dollars. If unpaid, he must work on the streets for thirty days.

George Martin Neville East Piccadilly Street Beverley Martin

Murpan House and Lot to be Sold at Public Auction

Desirable small house and lot at a reasonable price to be sold next Saturday at 12 noon in front of the County Courthouse. The Murpan property on South Market Street fully described in an inside advertisement. Joseph Wright, Old P.O. Building.

Murnan Dot South Market Street Orlock County Court House

Free Carload Apple Shipment For Exhibition Arrangements

A memorandum from Roanoke dated December 24 outlines freight terms for a carload of apples from Berryville to Lynchburg for the State Horticultural Society exhibition starting January 8, 1913. If apples sell and are not returned, inbound freight will be charged. Berryville and Lynchburg agents will process the move and the superintendent must issue a car requisition. The sender urges prompt coordination.

H. F. Byrd Thomas Roanoke Berryville Lynchburg State Horticultural Society Berry

Erroneous Madame X Prices Corrected

An error in the reader listing mispriced Madame X items shows the price range corrected from 35e to 150 dollars, with the proper pricing now clarified. The notice notes the oversight and assigns the correction to the advertised Madame X edition.

Turkeys Wanted and Poultry Buyers Advertise Cash Prices

Local buyers seek turkeys chickens ducks and geese with payment in cash at high prices. Butter fat offered at 2 cents per pound with cream buyers and notes of a sale week including Friday and Saturday.

Ashby Beatiar Oa

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J. Dabney Mr. Fred M. E.church Miss Har Chester Eighth Street Temple of Wash Grace Church Christ Church Dered Miss. Williams Foity Wm. Ash J. N. Kitchen Farm County Baetjer & Co Joe Wright Moling & Seal Martin Noonan Norfolk Henry Hammond Qatar Mr. F. R. Jones Murpan Seleighs Joseph Wright OLD P.O. Bldg Acar Free
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