Young Berkeley Springs Boy Dies After Gunshot Wound
Virgil Havermale aged 17 from Berkeley Springs West Virginia died after a hunting accident the day after Thanksgiving. He was brought to Alleghany hospital Cumberland where Dr A W Hawkins and Dr James West operated but he succumbed late Thursday night. The wound pierced arteries and veins in the thigh and infection worsened before his collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Havermale
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Cumberland
Alleghany Hospital
A. W. Hawkins
James West
Hancock
Critique of Army Discipline and Tsarist Prisoners
The text denounces harsh U S Army conduct and highlights a New London court martial over a shoulder strap officer’s humiliation of a sergeant. It contrasts humane Japanese army treatment with American officers and recalls freed 15 year prisoners from the Neva fortress, lamenting crushed lives and the cost of tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
New London
Conn
Taylor
Butler
New Year Wishes From The Letter Readers
The passage muses on the end of the old year and the return of new year sentiments. It notes Mark Twain as a possible source of original thoughts but concludes that repetitive phrases remain. It ends with a wish that readers' sorrows fade and joys arrive with the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Ltar
Bridegroom Host At Big Reception
A large reception was held December 30 in Trone to honor the bride Miss Lelia Adams formerly of Gainesboro hosted by Edgar Hook. Attendees included numerous local families, Rev. W. D. McCurdy, and visiting relatives from Gore, Gainesboro, Capon Bridge, Bloomery, and Highview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simpson
Zepha Anderson
Winchester
McCurdy
Lena Potts Gore
John Hook
Marvin Hook
Capon Bridge
Mack Hook
Bloomery
Angie Anderson
Highview
Baxter Giffin
Jennie Giffin
Mollie Muse
Charles Poole
Trone
Ira C. Whitacre
Galthersburg
S. J. Pugh
John Anderson
Lizzie Potts
John, Deviny
Winchester Inn Holiday Hop Planned By Local Club
The young men who organized several pleasant dances at Winchester Inn months ago will host a holiday hop there next Monday night. Music will be provided by a local orchestra directed by Mr. Lon Swimley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Inn
Lon Swimley
Miss Minta Byers To Visit Chambersburg Friends
Miss Minta Byers of Chambersburg Pa is expected home tonight after a several week visit with Miss Florence Fuller in Winchester. She is described as charming and has many admirers in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minta Byers
Chambersburg
Florence Fuller
Winchester
Miss Fuller
Miss Byers
Johnson Returns to Charles Town From Washington and Lee
Mr. N. F. Johnson of Charles Town West Virginia formerly pitched for Winchester's crack team last season. He is now a student at Washington and Lee University in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Johnson
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
Johnson
Washington and Lee University
Lex
Infant Benner Dies at One Week in Stephenson’s Station
Alvin Benner infant son of Mr and Mrs Harry S Benner died this morning at the parents home in Stephenson's Station this county aged one week The funeral will be held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Alvin Benner
Mrc
Harry S. Benner
Stephenson's Station
Dinner Honoring Rev William D Smith Hosted by Fuller
Mr and Mrs H Douglas Fuller hosted a Friday evening dinner for Rev and Mrs William D Smith and wife. Attending were Mrs Bettie Conrad Major Flood Rev and Mrs Smith and Mr and Mrs Robert Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Douglas Fuller
Mis
Bettie Conrad
Major Flood
Smith
Robert Barton
Byrd Leaves for Circuit Court Proceedings
The Star announces the winner of its correspondent prize will be revealed in the Monday January 1 1906 issue. Richard E Byrd departed for Front Royal to attend Warren County Circuit Court and will returnTuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star’s
Richard E. Byrd
Front Royal
Warren County
Mi-o-na tablets promise relief for stomach troubles
Inside information claims Mi-o-na strengthens digestive organs to cure and prevent indigestion. Reading The Star, Franck Baker & Son invites readers to try a 50 cent box risking none of their money if health is not restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miona
Franck Baker & Son
Rothrock Sisters Return from Fairmont Visit
Miss Mary Rothrock and her sister Miss Lucy Rothrock have returned to Upperville after visiting Mrs. Evie Burns on Fairmont avenue. Miss Kate McVicar, recently recovered from pneumonia, was seen out yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John Graham of Newville Pa returned home from visits with Mrs. Alexander Baker Jr. and Mrs. Horace Brown. Miss Rela Lyons, visiting Mrs. Horace Brown and Mrs. Alexander Baker Jr., has gone back to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rothrock
Lucy Rothrock
Evie Burns
Fairmont Avenue
Upperville
Kate McVicar
Miss McVicar
John Graham
Newville, Pa
Alexander Baker, Jr
Horace Brown
Rela Lyons
New Orleans
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Charming Girl
Virginia
Star
Cork and Braddock
Jas
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South Market Street
O. F. Faulkner
Rson
Rest
Clarke County
J. N. Kitchen
White Post
Welltown Methodist Church
C. M. Ebert
Stephenson
Bailey Bros
Hansbrough & Carter
J. C. Lowery
Care Vassarnitting Mills
Wilmington
Del
Globe Co
Chestnut St
Phila
Geo. Snyder
I. H. Faulkner
Harry Kern
California
North A
Horsey & Atwell
National Biscuit
Miller Supply Company
North Main Street
U. S
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank of
United States
P. Haddox
Main Street
the Auditorium
THE
National Grand Opera CO
FAUST
Parsifal
IL Trovatore
LUCIA
Lombardi
AIDA
C. E. Taylor & Co
Shen. Valley Vat. Bank
Wenchester
Witchester
Ino
W. Rice
Farmers and Merchants Nat. Bank
Eva Oendays Sante
E & An
Ee Ee Ee Fuller
T. M. Bart
Furnhings
T. T. Wall
Aemi
H. D. Fuller
Union Bank of Winchester
Lee R. Grim, Cash‘eér
S. H. Hable
Oden
Huntsberry’s
Gray & She Male Outfitters
N&tw Clothing
Taylor House
Waltham and Elgin
E. Bruce Capper
Gould
D. R. Eskey
Liguttnine Conpueger, Stove and Steel Range Co
Reuss
Enginehouse
Bell Phone 53
Mapame Devoba
Palmist
Weater Street
People’s Bargain Store Market
Piccadill
South Bell Phone
United
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