Tribute to Isaac W. Russell Eulogizes Longtime Local Figure
An obituary appreciation recalls Isaac W. Russell born in Winchester in 1844. He served the Confederacy and aided soldiers’ remains while his Russell family lineage traces to 17th century England and Holland. Russell worked at Hartman & Bowly drug store from 1859 to 186...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
England
Holland
Richard Russell
Pennsylvania
Hiad
James
David
Winchester
Hannah Greenway
William Greenway
America
Lord Fairfax
Greenway Court
Hannah Russell
Eliza Baker
Wardensville
Virginia
Matilda M
Isaac W
Mary G
Lacy W
Sallie Schultz
Isaac W. Russell
Hartman &Bowly
Postmaster Si bert to Assume Winchester Office Soon
The newly named postmaster Mr J William Sibert will take charge in a few days after going to Washington to complete the required bond. His commission is expected to be signed by the President shortly and he will assume duties. Acting postmaster since the death of George H Kinzel has been Shirley Garter.
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J. William Sibert
Winchester
Silert
Washington
Post Office Department
George H., Kinzel
Shirley Garter
Clerical Veteran Mr. Richard Gray Falls Ill at Home
Mr. Richard WL Gray of the Corporation Court is reported to be suffering a breakdown at his North Kent Street home. Little improvement was observed, and he remains holding his own.
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Richard WL. Gray
Corporation Court
Hig
North Kent
Gray
Winchester shop thanks customers for 1914 business year
The note thanks customers who dealt with the firm through 1914 in Winchester and wishes them joy, pleasure, and prosperity. It is signed by Jolliffe & Jollammy. Also notices a lost child's ring marked M. A. y and a brown fur muff with rewards offered for return to the Star office, with garbled accompanying text about local shops.
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Winchester
Star Office
Ap-Tt
Swartz Couple Buried Same Day. Two Die Near Ridgeway
John L Swartz, a 72 year old Frederick County farmer near Ridgeway West Virginia, dies shortly after wife Mrs Jane Catherine Swartz funeral. He suffered a Christmas fall and blood poisoning. both interred at Paynes Chapel with six pallbearers. Surviving children include William Edward Samuel Luther and three daughters Mrs Lucy Smallwood Mrs Mollie Pierce and Mrs Ella White.
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John L. Swarts
Frederick County
Ridgeway
Berkeley County
W. Va
Jane Catherine Swarts
Swarts
Paynes Chapel
Frank A. Strother
Brucetown
Lucy Smallwood
Mellie Pierce
Inwood
Ella White
Summit Point
Row Over Domestic Dispute In Winchester Gas Family
Clinton Walters, a Winchester Gas and Electric employee, faced police court after a dispute with his father-in-law J. W. Jenkins over domestic affairs. Walters was found guilty by Justice Krebs and fined five dollars plus costs totaling six dollars and sixty cents. Jenkins testified his daughter Mrs Walters was frightened when Walters allegedly flourished a revolver during her illness, a claim denied by Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Walters
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Idow
J. W. Jenkins
Walters
Krebs
Local Notes and Visitors at Hotel Jack
Mr Charles P Jack of this city is seriously ill with tonsillitis at his North Main Street apartments. Mr H H Pennybacker of Baltimore, a well known traveling man, lies at Hotel Jack for several days. Mr and Mrs W Re Scott of New York City registered at Hotel Jack last night. Mrs Ritter has returned from an extended visit to her daughter Meta. Adolph Jeckle of Elizabeth New Jersey and friends in Newark are visiting. Mr A B Winis of Baltimore arrived last evening on business and is staying at Motel Bens.
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Charles P. Jack
Ofr
H. H. Pennybacker
Baltimore
Jack
A. BE. Winis
Baltimorr
Oat
Bens, A
Major shakeup among Baltimore and Ohio superintendents
The B and O operating department announces widespread reassignments of division superintendents led by Vice President A W Thompson. No cuts in ranks, but broad shifts relocate headquarters and change section leadership, following broader executive changes under President Willard.
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Baltimore and Ohio
A. W. Thompson
Willard
Shenandoah
Wier
Brunswick
Several Suspected Youths Leave Town
Several young men from Winchester’s prominent families reportedly fled town after rumors they were suspected by police of involvement in violations of local state and federal liquor laws. Some left abruptly in different directions as investigations continued quietly.
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Winchester
Sbe
Randall Weds Miss Stotler in Market Street Church
Charles Harrison Randall, rural free delivery carrier, married Eva Brown Stotler of Frederick County at 6 PM in Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. He is son of Jacob and Mrs. Randall of Winchester. she is daughter of James F. and Mrs. Stotler, previously married to Emmanuel Pingley and now widowed/divorced by Circuit Court decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harrison Randall
Eva Brown Stotler
Frederick County
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
H. G. Spencer
Jacob Randall
Winchester
James F. Stotler
Emmanuel Pingley
Circuit Court
For Rent Store in Hable Building Notice
The store of Gardner B. Hillyard will close after January 6 1915 and all buyers can purchase wallpaper paints and nater supplies at cost Luther Pannett Gott Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner B. Hillyard
Luther Pannett, Gott
Special New Year Services at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Special services will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow morning at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church by Rector Rev Dr WW Smith. The public is invited to attend the first service of the new year. Rev Dr James Gray McAllister, summoned after the death of his father-in-law Isaac W Russell, left for Louisville Kentucky this afternoon to be with the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
WW. D. Smith
James Gray McAllister
Isaac W. Russell
Louisville
fac“Theologi
Open season ends tonight for Frederick and western Virginia game
The hunting season in Frederick county and most Virginia counties west of the Blue Ridge closes at midnight and will remain closed until November 1, 1915. Hunters report scarce partridges and pheasants while many rabbits have already been killed.
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Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Charitable Efforts Shine in Christmas Season in Winchester
This Christmas season sets a record for charity in Winchester and Frederick County as residents donated an estimated several thousand dollars in cash foodstuffs clothing fuel and necessities since cold weather began. Contributions supported Latane Anti Tuberculosis Fund District Nurse Association Red Cross and Belgian relief. Store hours note 6 pm closing Saturdays.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Latane Anti-Tuberculosis Fund
District Nurse Association
The
Red Cross Society
Chapman and Coe Wed in Frederick County
A marriage license was issued for Josus Franklin Chapman and Bertha Alice Coe at the Frederick Circuit Court clerk’s office. The couple married yesterday afternoon at the Christian Church parsonage on West Clifford Street with Rev. William T. Walters officiating. They are from established local families. The groom is a miller and the bride’s parents reside near Hayfield. The newlyweds stayed with the bride’s parents last night.
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Frederick County
Josus Franklin Chapman
J. Chapman
Bertha ‘Alice Coe
Charles £. Goe
Mr. Chapman
Miss Coe
The
Christian Church
West Clifford Street
William T. Walters
Beg Dangerouss Ball Tonight Event Includes Public Invite
Mr. Clarence T. Owen now in Richmond Virginia plans a holiday visit at National Avenue home. Miss Louise G Harmer with guest Miss Edna Arnwarth from Summit Point West Virginia departs to visit Mt. Clearbrook Valley.
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Clarence . T. Owen
Richmond
National Avenue
Louise G. Harmer
Edna
Virginia Railroads Seek 5 Percent Freight Rate Increase
Virginia railroads will petition the State Corporation Commission for a 5 percent freight rate rise on intrastate business. They cite the Interstate Commerce Commission’s recent Eastern classification order and report informal talks with the commission clerk.
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State Corporation Commission
Tory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
Richard T. Wilson
Mennifield Quits Virginia to Leave State
Lewis Mennifield a colored youth who was jailed on a $3 theft charge and to be sent to Hanover Va for reform has left Virginia. Magistrate F H Krebs advised him to depart the state or face consequences. Mennifield reportedly headed for Pennsylvania after leaving jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mennifield
Negro Reformatory
Hanover
Old Dominion
Mennifield
F. H. Krebs
Virginia
Pennsyvania
Official Board Is To Be Entertained
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church official board and their wives will be entertained from 8 to 10 30 tonight at the parsonage on South Market street. Mrs H G Spencer will host as the pastor is ill and confined to his room. Watch night services were canceled because of the pastor's illness though he was reported somewhat improved this afternoon.
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Market Street
Roanoke Ladies Travel to Washington DC for Visit
Mrs. James Pulliam and Mrs. iWettle of Roanoke Va depart for Washington DC to spend several days visiting friends. Mrs. W 4H Smith leaves for Strasburg Va to visit her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Charles Smith. Mrs. Melvin R Starr of Frederick Md visits her father Charles McDonald in the city. Mr H L Riley of Augusta and W Yates stop at Hotel for a day or two.
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James Pulliam
iWettle
Roanoke
Washington, D. C
Melvin IR. Starr
Frederick, Mid
Charles McDonald
H. L., Riley
Augusta
W. Yates
Helpless Man Found Beside Wife After Tragedy
B W Coffman of near Edinburg Shenandoah county lay helpless by his dead wife after she collapsed from heart failure while tucking him in Tuesday evening. He, nearly blind and paralyzed, rolled to the bed edge to cover her and collapsed himself. A neighbor found them after twenty four hours of exposure as the home grew cold and doctors fought to revive him.
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B. W. Coffman
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
Destitute Family Found In Town
A destitute family of seven was found in the city and reported to authorities. Food clothing and fuel have been supplied, with officers urged to report destitution to police or city council for relief measures.
Notice to Apple Growers on State Society Entries
Mr John Thwaite received a telegram from Walter Whately secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society Crozet Va urging apple growers to mail entries for the Winchester meeting by January 2nd to qualify for card issuance or leave entries at The Star office. Nonmembers must pay a 1 membership fee. Mrs Ernest Kirby and Mr P N Bowers visited Baltimore after Christmas at the Fairfax Hotel. Mrs S A Jordan and daughter returned from Kentucky.
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John ‘Thwaite
Walter Whately
Virginia State Horticultural Spetty
Crozet
Str
Mst
O. K
State Horticultural Society
Winchester
Mr. Whately
Croxet
Star
State Society
Ernest Kirby
Baltimore
M d
JP. N.bowers
Fairfax Hotel
French Army Captures Part Of Gify As Guns Wail
The French army reports taken control of half of Gify after furious street fighting near Nieuport while German forces push in the Champagne district. Italian-Turkish tensions and British consular matters surface as officials discuss punitive steps and retribution.
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Aarts
Tt Tw
Steinbach
Upper
Alsace
Champagne
Iit
Mets
Georges
Italy
Rome
Lupton Buys Smith Property At Auction Today
Mr Lupton purchased the Smith property at auction for 3510.73, with the auctioneer noting the bid and final sale to Mr Lupton. The property sits on Main Street with a substantial house and a good-sized lot, long home to Mr Smith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lupton
Smith
W. Ray Smith
Lupton
Trainer Ryan’s Visitor Highlights Turf Circles
Carter, expert horse trainer in the employ of Mr. Rho Fr Ryan the multi millionaire of Nelson county, is spending time at Pagebrooke near Boyce with host Mr. Walker. Carter left for Bennings in West Virginia while visiting wives and friends in this city and county. Mr. and Mrs. John Hi and daughter from Reat are visiting during the home stay of Mr. and Mrs. art.
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MM. Carter
Rho
Fr Ryan
Nelson County
Walker
Pagebrooke
Boyce
County
Garter
Bennings
Mrav John Hi
Misa Man
Mrs Art
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Ilies
Lower
Valley
Confederacy
Inter
Isaac Whajam Russell
New
Jolliffe & Jollammy
Presh Mackersl
St Orndortt & Mo- Wicar’s
Hae
Apt
John L. Swartz
Baltimore & Ohio
Charles H. Randall
Miss Stotler
Hable Bldg
Wilcome
Frederick
H. K. Groen & Bro
Russell & Green
J. B. Chapman
Tréne
Charles B. Coe
Hayfield
W. B. Coffman
S.A Jordan
Vis Et Sevargs
Oymehiana
Gify
Metz
Strasburg
Nieuport
Emperor Francis Joseph
Aus
Tria
Ryans
Visids
CBRI
A. Meredith Moore
Tinsbore
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