Timberlake Death Mirrors Confederate Era Valor
S D Timberlake remembered as Staunton merchant and Confederate veteran. The obituary notes his family’s Civil War service, his postwar business in Staunton, church involvement, and long ties to the Stonewall Jackson Camp of Veterans. The story closes with a reminder that sale proceeds from Red Cross Seals save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrmers
Army of Virginia
Virginia
Potomac
Timberlake
Boston
Staunton
Martineburg
Hasi
St .Staunton
First Presbyterian Church
Stonewall “Jackson
Confederate Pension’ Board
Staun
Public Sale of Dwelling and Warehouse Property in Winchester
Public sale of valuable dwelling and warehouse property in front of County Court House Winchester Virginia at 11 a m on Saturday January 9 1915. Three story brick dwelling with two story back building fronting North Market Street and Kent Street with alley through the square. Property includes double parlor library dining room pantry kitchen four large chambers two hall rooms on second floor two unfinished rooms on third floor fine heating and modern conveniences. Stable for four horses front yard and large rear lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
Kent Street
Baker & Co
Market Street
Civil War Record of Stephen D. Timberlake, Twelfth Virginia Cavalry
The camp record lists Stephen D. Timberlake of Company B, Twelfth Virginia Cavalry. Enlisted at 16 in 1862 with peers, he helped capture Captain Perkins of the First Vermont Cavalry at Milldale, Virginia, later joining Baylor's company. He fought in Jackson's Valley Campaign, endured captivity at Capital Prison in Washington, and returned to his regiment after exchange. He participated in battles including the Wilderness and Spottsylvania, and remained until the war's end, mustered out at Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen D. Timberlake
Twelfth
Virginia Cavalry
Perkins
Vermont Cavalry
Milldale
Warren County
Virginia
Front Royal
Baylor
Twelfth Virginia Cavalry
Jackson
Brandy
Capital Prison
Washington
Spottsylvania
Richmond
Reams Station
Frevilian
Winchester
Will leaves vast estate to widow and two children
Edward Echols 400 000 estate probate in Staunton Conprovation Court shows widow Mrs Echols as sole executor and guardian. The home plus 325 000 cash and 50 000 insurance are bequeathed to Mrs Echols with 100 000 cash and securities to daughter Harriet Young Fehols and all personal effects and 5000 dollars of bank stock to son John Young Hechols. There are multiple minor bequests including 2500 to William A Pratt and 2500 to the M C A. A 10 000 trust fund for Mrs Mary H Echols widow of Gen John Fehols is added with Pratt named trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Echols
Staunton
Echols
Harriet Young Fehols
National Valley Bank
John Young Hechols
William A Pratt
K. Hoge
Stonewell Brigade
Mary H. Echols
New York City
John Fehols
William A. Pratt
Miss Castleman Weds In Clarke County
Miss Laura Lee Castleman daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Castleman of Clarke county and Randolph Stark Moyers of Stanardsville Va were married on December 23 at Lynwood the bridegrooms home. Rev R C Cowling officiated. The couple plan to reside in Stanardsville where Moyers is in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barryville
Laura Lee Castleman
John Castleman
Clarke County
Randolph Stark Moyers
Stanardsville Va
Francis Castleman
Philadelphia
Stanardsville
Churches Schedule Sunday Services In Winchester
Local churches announce Sunday worship times across eight denominations led by pastors including Rev. Cromer at Centenary Reform and Rev. Smith at Christ Protestant Episcopal. Morning and evening services, Sunday schools, prayer meetings and special programs listed with times and locations. Visitors welcomed. seats free. ushers available at entrances.
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Centenary Reformed
Corner Market
Cork Streets
T. K. Cromer
Christ
Episcopal Corner Water
Washington Streets
W. D. Smith
D. D
H. D. Fuller
Gundschool
Pastor and wife depart for Salem Christmas visit
Rev. W. H. Carter and his wife left Thursday for Salem Virginia to spend the holidays with relatives. The 1st Baptist Church where he preaches will keep Sunday services as usual during the pastor's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
East Cork Street
W. H. Carter
Salem
1St Baptist Church
Mr. Carter
Disease a Greater Peril Than Bullets
Winter brings pneumonia risk as exposure in cold and rain weakens the body. Germs may be carried by many individuals and spread when defenses fall, making prevention and treatment a public concern.
Promoted Amyl-Kijo Remedy Claims Lifesaving Use
An advertisement urges readers to use Amyl-Kijo to treat colds diphtheria and all germ diseases. It claims the product saves lives and advises nightly inhalation and baths with Amyl-Kijo or Kijo-In e. Germacide Jelly is recommended for catarrh with pricing listed at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Ritchie Sentenced to Ten Years for Brooks Gap Shootings
David Ritchie received a ten year term after shooting Wesley Charles and Grover Roadcap at a Brooks Gap saw mill. All four men survived though Wesley faced near death for days. Enmity between Ritchie and Roadcap families dates back years, with Phillip Ritchie killed eight years earlier by Charles Roadcap. Ritchie was reportedly intoxicated during the incident. forty small pellets struck Wiley Roadcap. Charles and Grover Roadcap were injured but not fatally.
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Ritchie
Wesley
Charles
Grover
Brooks Gap
Wesley Roadcap
Roadcap
Phillip Ritchie
David Ritchie
Charles Roadcap
Road
Wiley
Sody
Chartles
Fruit Growers Urged to Exhibit at County Meeting
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association calls a December 29 meeting at the Court House at 2 p m to urge strong exhibits for the State Horticultural Society event in Winchester January 12 and 13. Citizens and all fruit interests are asked to support and attend, with reports from committees and premium entries due to secretary W S Whately by January 2 1916.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Court House
State Horticultural Society
Winchester
Emd
W. S. Whately
Croquet
John ‘Thwaite
Hoster Brewing Company Falls Into Receivership
Hoster Columbus Breweries Com pany, a $12,000,000 corporation, is placed in receivership by United States District Court order. The firm attributes its troubles to Virginia dry laws and Ohio license changes that sharply reduced liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Breweries Com‘Holster-Columbus Breweries Company
United States District
West Virginia
Ohio
Good Light Now In Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg gains continuous electric service after complete auxiliary machinery install at the Shenandoah river hydro plant. Direct-drive system eliminates Sunday and holiday outages and reduces power loss. A new wheel generator and excitor cost 12000 dollars, supplying a near complete plant upgrade without dam water shortage concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah River
John Noll
Goodbye To The Shirtwaist Girl
Chicago reports the Fashion Art League of America announcing the end of the shirtwaist girl. The new summer robe tailleur will be a single piece with a high collar, favoring white. shades allowed. The high neck trend returns for spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fashion Art League of America
Paris
Bulletin
Rare right whale captured off British Columbia coast
A whaling ship named White reported landing a right whale off the British Columbia coast. The rare catch, valued at $20,000, marks the first of its kind in years and is noted for its valuable bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Pacific
Banks Closing Notices on Holiday Jan 1 1915
Financial notices declare banks closed Friday January 1 1915 for a legal holiday. Maturing paper due that day may be paid Saturday January 2 1915. Signatories include LEE R. GRIM Shenandoah Valley Union Bank in Winchester JOHN W. RICE Shenandoah Valley National Bank and D. FULLER Fortiers and Merchants National Bank.
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Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
John W. Rice
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
D. Fuller
Fortiers and Merchants National Bank
Still Believe In Charms London Doctor Notes Child Amulets
A London physician treating children in poorer districts reports that about 25 percent of his patients wear charms and amulets under their clothing. The observation highlights cultural beliefs influencing health and daily life in marginalized communities.
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London
Suffering From the Remedy Curling the Sea at the Rail
A humorous Punch caption of a traveler consoling a fellow voyager at the steamship rail. The wet sea is joked as a duck-pond while the man confesses to taking six different remedies for his distress.
Middletown Woman Priince Howard Wight Enters Hotel
Miss Priince Howard Wight of Middletown is listed as a guest at Hotel Jack marking a social note in local society pages.
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Miss . Priince Howard Wight
Middletown
Hotel Jack
Scientists map Earth’s thickest zone from Ecuador to Sumatra
Scientists identify a dense arc of thick earth running from the summit of Chimbora zo in Ecuador to a high coastal point in Sumatra. The finding suggests a broad seam of crustal variation across the globe.
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Chimborazo
Ecuador
Sumatra
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Heller
Etta
Annie Grim
S. D. Timberlake
Red Cross
County Court ‘House
Wiw. Wall
Wees
Sto Ap
Taylor Wall
Harry Wall, Mary J. Barr
Grace
W. Kerr
Joha Wall
Reirs
W. W. Walt
Miss Castleman
Clarke
Frederick County
H. H. Parsons
Frederck County
Bufflick Road
S. M. Chiles
Clinton Grim
Ary Brannon
Sage Y of Insurance
M. Lynch
M. Steck
Trustees
W. M. Bowen
Aucioneer
First Christian
Brad
Jock and
Clifford Streets
W.T. Walters
Christian Endeavor
Iprayer
Grace Lutheran
West Water Street
George S. Bowers
D.D
Methiomnist Fiptscopal
H. O Spencer
South Braddock Street
W. C. Talbert
T. J. Lambert
Presenytortan
Main St. Ney
J. H
Lacy
Frayer
Higelasd Aventis Pressbythmpan
Tnnted Paranhren
North Braddock Street
G. W. Stover
Young People’s Society
Amyl-Kijo and
Kijo
Ine
Amyl-Kijo Chemical Co
Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
Dave Ritchie
Pres. Fruit Growers Asso
Hoster Brewing Company
Court
Grove Bros. Department
A. B. Wentworth
Evans
the Union Bank of Winchester
North Frederick
Stockholders Meeting
Farmers & Merchants Nat’l, Bank
Mary Richard
Tephens City
Bell
Elgin
Railroad Standard
F. R. Crane
South Main St
Bell Phone
Snvins Jaut
John C. Cather
Bighomestore
H. & W. Seabright
W. W. & B Turnpike Co
Grimes
W. A. McKown Treas
Hall
Fescp
Weaver Pianos
Rice’s Music Store
N. Main St
R. R. Sartelle
H. S. Whitacre
Osteopath
UVW
Tinsburg
W. VA
Jones’ Creamery
W. M. Fletcher
Woodward’s
S. Main St
Nenkins & Dunlap
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