Belgian relief ship Lynorta sails from Norfolk to Belgium
The Virginia Belgian relief ship Lynorta is at Norfolk preparing to load food clothing and other relief goods for Belgians. Captain Whring notes heavy gales delayed voyage from Liverpool to Norfolk to 19 days. First officer Arthur Jones recalls commanding Lynnowan sunk by a German cruiser with crew and relatives rescued. Belgian Vice Consul Andre Mottu says donations keep coming and emphasizes careful cargo handling to avoid German interception by removing marks and paper from all packages.
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Virginia
Lynorta
Norfolk
Winchester
Frederick County
Carptein Whring
Liverpool
Arthur Jones
Buenos Aires
Karlsruhe
Andre Mottu
Europe
Mottu
Birthday Dinner Honors Sixth First Birthday at Marlowe
An enjoyable birthday dinner was hosted Saturday at J. D. Smalls home in Marlowe West Virginia for his sixth first birthday. A fine dinner and a beautiful cake with 61 candles were the center of the table. Mr and Mrs J M Sinalts of Winchester attended. Preshmackerel at Orndortt &Me iear's Ramsey 4 ot.
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J.D. Smalls
Marlowe
W. Va
J. M. Sinalts
Winchester
Store Burned At Harpers Ferry Morning Fire Destroys Waters Store
A blaze at 8 o'clock this morning gutted the interior of Mr Waters general merchandise store in Harpers Ferry. The fire threatened the adjacent Hotel Conner but was checked by prompt fireman work. Loss is estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars, partly insured. The hotel owner, Theodore M Conner, is J E B Correll's brother in law. A lost child signet ring marked M A 2 offers reward. Return to Star office Apt.
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Harpers Ferry
Waters
Conner
Theodore M. Conner
J. EB. Correll
Officer Legg Suffers Lockjaw After Head Injury
Mr. Lewis Legg a City Hall police officer and plasterer by trade was injured at a house when a nail pierced the top of his head several days ago. He is at home on East Clifford street unable to work. Doctors report lockjaw symptoms and are treating the injury.
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Lewis Legg
City Hall
East Clifford Street
Nachman Stock Assigned to James P. Reardon Trustee
Joseph Nachman assigns stock to Attorney James P. Reardon as trustee. The Nachman store at 7 North Main Street Winchester is in the record. A list of 12 Baltimore creditors appears, largest at 710.57. no priority shown.
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Joseph Nachman
James P. Reardon
Corporation Court
City of Winchester
Nachmon
North Main Street
Baltimore
Baltimore Bargain House
Jhe Nachman
German Europe. Tecture Ulvetreted by 100 Steec tiean
Local charity feature with early 20th century photography credits. Unclear text references New York photographers and a December edition price. Fragmentary OCR leaves key names and events unreadable.
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New York
Braddock
Fierce Battles in Galicia and Poland Mark Grim War Toll
Reports from the front describe brutal fighting near Warsaw and in Galicia with massive casualties. German forces retreat from key positions as Russian and German actions unfold, while Kaiser William narrowly escapes a French air attack near Christmas.
Personal notices of holiday visits and returns
Messrs Ala and Willie Smoke visited with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Champ Shepherd. W Taylor Well returned from Richmond. Earl Carter and family returned to Baltimore after visiting Frank G Walter family on South Market Street. Fred Walter of Norfolk visiting Frank G Walter family on South Market Street. Raymond Case and family returned to Purcellville Virginia. W Davis Conrad returned to New York City after holidays at home. R A C Howard of Cumberland and Warren Howard of Piedmont returned home after visiting Virginia Howard. Prof Fred M Alexander leaves for Cape Charles to resume duties as principal. Mrs James Pulliam of Roanoke visited Edinburg area with Mrs Webb. Miles Vivian Halan teaching in Shenandoah County arrives for visit at Fawcett Gap. Harry C Lupton leaves on business trip through Virginia Valley after holidays. Miss Mamie Murnan returns from Prunstwick. Lucian Carr leaves for Rippon to visit and attend a dance. Mrs Joseph Fry and daughter Bessie Fry return to Edinburg after visiting at Whisson home. Miss Edna Farnsworth of Mitt Point visits. Miss Louise Harmer visits Harmer family on West Gork Street. Miss Bessie K Arthur visits Harrisonburg to spend time with Rev Dr and Mrs Wilson. Miss Grace Orndorff spends holidays with parents on North Main Street. Harry M Parker of American Strawboard Company returns to Akron with Mrs Baker and child.
R Paxton 5 Taken By Death In The South
Mrs May Paxton Baker announces the death of her father Alexander Paxton at his Statesville North Carolina home. He was about 78, Confederate veteran and former teacher who lived in the South most of his life. Survived by widow three daughters and two sons. Funeral and burial at his home.
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Louis L. Baker
Franck Baker and Son
May Paxton Baker
Alexander Paxton
Statesville
North Carolina
Paxton
South
Baker
Su‘sie Paxton
Washington
Walsh
James Paxton
Robert Paxton
Nashville
Tenn
Virginia
Acetylene Plant Wrecks a House in Tankerville
An acetylene gas tank exploded at Fred Shank’s wash house in Tankerville on Monday, causing several hundred dollars in damage. The 20 by 25 foot structure was demolished as the roof and weatherboarding blew off and flames were started. Five window panes were shattered by flying debris though no injuries occurred. The gas was used for lighting and the blast is believed caused by a tank leak.
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Fred, Shank
Tankerville
Fas
Mrs Fugitt Suffers Compound Fracture of Limb in Fall
Mrs. Fugitt wife of Winchester horseman and painter Byrd Fugitt is confined at home on West Cork Street after slipping on stairs at the Russell home on East Whiter Street. She fractured her left leg in two places above the ankle and knee, was treated by Dr. A Swimley, and will be laid up five to six weeks.
Wm F Anderson Weds Miss Custy In Capital City
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Custy to Mr William F Anderson, both of this city, in Washington DC yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev J M O'Brien. The couple will reside in Winchester after returning from the capital.
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Wm. F. Anderson
Miss Custy
Capital City
Mary B&b. Custy
William F. Anderson
Washington, D. C
J. M. O'Brien
Thatity
Anderson
Washington
Dusty
Thomas Custy
Winchester
Mary Custy
Millwood and
Berrys Ferry
Fruit Safe From Cold Wave Despite Record Freeze
The frost is expected to spare most peaches and fruit in the county as temperatures fall to 10 degrees below zero. The recent record cold wave stretched from the Rockies to the Atlantic, with Northfield Ohio recording 26 degrees below zero, and buds may even benefit from thinning.
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Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Northfield
United States
Zeno
Apple Show Entries Due For Virginia Horticultural Society
Entries for the Virginia State Horticultural Society apple show in Winchester must be sent to Secretary Walter Whately in Crozet, Virginia by January 2 with prizes listed elsewhere.
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Virginia State Horticultural Society
Winchester
Walter Whately
Crozet
Justice Hughes' Mother Dies in Washington
Mrs. Mary C. Hughes mother of Associate Justice Charles E. Hughes of the Supreme Court died at her home in Washington early today at age 86 Justice Hughes was at her bedside at the time. Lost brown fur muff in Winchester. reward offered by Star office.
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Washington
Mary C. Hughes
Charles E. Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
Winchester
Star Office
Brother visit inspires long awaited reunion
Visited brother G A Lewis of Apple Pie Ridge returned from Pennsylvania where he had not seen his brother L M Lewis in twenty years. They enjoyed a happy Christmas reunion. Miss Mamie Byrd of Millwood in Clarke county has been visiting friends in town for several days.
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G. A. Lewis
Apple Pie Ridge
Brothen
L. MM. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Mamie Byrd
Millwood
Glarke County
Hes Beet
Chorus Girl in 4 Sorry Plight at Hagerstown
Evelyn Walker a chorus girl with the Zarrow American Girl Musical Company faced a troubling case in Hagerstown Maryland after a newborn child was found in a hotel towel. Police investigated suspicions she may be the mother and arranged treatment at Washington County Hospital while the baby’s welfare is assessed. No arrests have been made.
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Evelyn Walker
Zarrow American Girl Musical Company
Winchester
Washington County
Hagerstown
Clarion
Evelyn Wakter
Zarren
1M Academy of Music
Aroum
Washington
Washing County
Nellie. M
Mayor Urges Cleaning of Slushy City Sidewalks
Mayor Julian F Ward calls for sidewalk cleaning after a winter storm note that many property owners delayed. He cites weather turning impractical to clear walks, warning cold waves could make cleaning impossible if delays continue.
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Julian F. Ward
Ward
Meeting After Long Absence In West Virginia Family Visit
Mrs J R Swearingen of Mont West Virginia and Mrs Jenny, with son Ralph of Beaver county, visit at the home of their in law and sister Charles L Robinson on NeKet street. The reunion was described as affectionate and warm.
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J. R. Swearingen
Mont. W. Va
Jenny
Way
Ralph
Beaver County
Charles L. Robinson
Neket Street
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Orndortt &Meiear’s
Fea Ramsey
Officer Legg
Joseph Nachmon
Nachman
Gratchen
Eest Whiter Street
Reardon
England
Warsaw
Galicia
Poland
Kaiser
Wire
London
Edward Grey
Downing Street
Viscount Haldane
Foreign Office
Asquith
Petrograd
von Hindenburg
Gering
Carpathians
Amsterdam
William
West Flanders
Sochaczew
G. O. T. Sullers
Bridgewater
Leslie Polhemus
Summit Point
G. 0
Messrs. Ala
Willie Smoke
Mrs
Champ Shepherd
W. Taylor Well
Richmond, Va
Earl Carter
Frank G. Walter
South Market Street
Fred. Walter
Norfolk, Va
Raymond Case
Purcellville, Va
Mr. W. Davis Conrad
New York City
R. A. C. Howard
Cumberland Md
Warren Howard
Piedmont, W. Va
Virginia Howard
North Kent Street
Fred. M. Alexander
Fairview Avenue
Cape Charles Va
Cape Chairles High School
James Pulliam
Roanoke
Edward Conner
Kent Street
Webb
That City
Miles Vivian Halan
Shenandoah County
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcett Gap
Harry C. Lupton
Virginia Valley
West Piccadilly Street
Mamie Murnan
Ait Prunstwick, Md
Lucian Carr
Rippon
Joseph Fry
Bessie Fry
Edinbarg, Va
William L. Whisson
South Braddock Street
Edna Farnsworth
Louiise G. Harmer
8. E. Harmer
West Gork Street
Bessie K. Arthur
Harrisonburg
B. F. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Grace Orndorff
T. J. Orndorff
Harry M.paker
American Strawkbeard Company
Akron
R. Paxton
Mra
Henry
Haltimore
Camillus Baker
Virginia Waller
San Antonio
Texas
Brannon’ Thatcher
Ted L. Carver
Gale
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