Letters of a Confederate youth reveal war time life
The piece reviews Stanley Russell's letters from 1863 by Nemo, recalling a Winchester company’s Confederate service. It notes cold winter camps near Fredericksburg, picket duty, road building, and Kiln of morale amid Milroy’s actions. It honors the young sender and his devotion to home and faith.
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Nemo
Winchester
Fredericksburg
Port Royal
Milroy
Jackson
Virginia
Gettysburg
Gore suit opens in Oklahoma City crowd packs courtroom
A large audience fills a Oklahoma City courtroom as Mrs Minnie Bond files a $50,000 damage suit against United States Senator Thomas Gore for alleged assault in a Washington hotel The senator denounces the action as a political frame up with noted attorneys for both sides.
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Oklahoma
City
Okla
Minnie. Bond
Washington
United States
Thomas Gore
Gore
U. S. Senate
Panic after hospital fire injures patients at Illinois facility
Wire report from Kankakee Illinois describes a deadly fire at the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane last night. Seven buildings destroyed and 138 patients were in the hospital at that time. Hospital workers discharged yesterday threatened to retaliate with no arrests yet. In New York City a separate blaze injures two firefighters and displaces 600 residents with $75 000 in damage.
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Kankakeer
Ill
Illinois State Hospital For the
New York
Edison the Wizard Celebrates Birthday in Lab
Thomas A. Edison marked his sixty seventh birthday in his West Orange laboratory. He said his health came from eating ten ounces daily drinking only water and sleeping five hours in twenty four.
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West Orange
N. J
Edison
New Power Plant Being Built in Page County
A hydro electric plant costing 50000 dollars with a 1200 horsepower capacity rises on the Shenandoah river between Grove Hill and Shenandoah City in Page county. Elkton Shenandoah will use the power for town purposes. Col J Boardman Cann of New York, representing Northern capitalists, directs the work.
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Shenandoah River
Grove Hill
Shenandoah City
Page County
Elkton
Shenandoah
Col. J. Boardman Cann
New York
Vineberg the Eye Specialist Visits town for glasses
Doctor Vineberg arrived this morning to fit Troper glasses for many residents. He will remain several days and can be consulted at Keller's Pharmacy. Eyes examined free and glasses furnished to order from $1.00.
For Sale Desirable 6 Room Dwelling on South Main
Describes a six room house with electric lights sewer connection and a large lot with stable on South Main Street. Indicates cheap sale to a quick buyer and references local names G Clarence Miller and Anderson chiropodist. Includes stray notes about a barber shop and fresh mackerel dealers.
Cedar rust bill passes House of Delegates
The cedar rust bill introduced by Delegate John M. Steck of Winchester passed the House of Delegates with minor amendments. The measure directs destruction of cedar trees within a set distance from orchards, to be overseen by the State Crop Pest Commission, and faces likely Senate approval with little opposition.
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The
Star
Richmond
General Assembly
John M. Steck
Winchester
House of Delegates
Schmidt Faces Execution Week of March 23
Hans Schmidt, convicted slayer of Anna Aumayl er, laughed as the sentence was read in New York today. He will be electrocuted during the week of March 23.
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Schmidt
New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumyller
Funeral Services For Mrs Carper
The funeral of Mrs Martha Carper who died Monday at her home in Nain this county followed a lingering illness of dropsy and tuberculosis. Interment was in the Society of Friends burying ground on Apple Ridge. She was 26 and a daughter of John W Brown a northern county farmer. A large circle of family and friends attended.
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Martha Carter
Nain
County
Society of Friends
Apple Ridge
Big Educational Gathering Friday in Frederick County
Indications point to a large attendance at the meeting of school trustees and others seeking better schools. The event is scheduled for 2 PM Friday in the county court room with Supt. M. M. Lynch urging wide attendance. Ella Agnew, state demonstration agent for girls canning clubs, will attend to discuss matters of interest to girls classes in local public schools.
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Frederick County
County Court Room
Supt
M. M. Lynch
Ella Agnew
Auction Notice at John S Solenberger Place Near Winchester
Valuable mahogany furniture rugs and hangings and other household goods privately on the premises known as the John S Solenberger place one mile east of Winchester Va For information and prices see Mrs N B Meade Eleven room dwelling steam heat electrically lighted and modern plumbing and all necessary outbuildings For prices call upon the undersigned Hansbrough Carter Insurance Loans and Investments 10 1p 41
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John S. Solenberger
Winchester
N. B. Meade
Hansbrough & Carter
Concert for 8 P C A at Episcopal Church Parish Building
An attractive 8 P C A benefit program is planned for Thursday at 8 with Mrs Gavin D High and other artists. Proceeds go to the P C A in this city. Admission 25 cents. A large crowd is hoped for.
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Episcopal Church
Gavin D. High
Valentine Tea Friday at Christ Episcopal Church
Parish rooms host a Valentine Tea on Friday afternoon February 3 with a schedule spanning Monday Wednesday and Thursday events at Christ Episcopal Church.
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Valentine
Christ Episcopal Church
Mrs Catherine Anderson Dies at 71 in Winchester
Mrs Catherine Anderson widow of I mn died at 6.16 last night at home 114 Bast rd street after lung trouble. She was 71 years 7 months and survived by one son William F. Anderson and three daughters James Chrismore Irene and Mollie, with brother Thomas and sister Elizabeth O Leary. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the family home with Rev W O Talbert. burial at Mount Hebron beside her husband. Doc Anderson the chiropodist is back in the city at Jap Carl s barber shop W Piccadilly St for calls.
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Catherine Anderson
I Mn
Bast Rd Street
Mrs. Anderson
Winchester
Daniel O'Leary
Manchester
England
Catherine Hooper
Anderson
William F. Anderson
Carson Defies Commons Over Irish Home Rule Bill
Sir Edward Carson challenged the government to pass the Irish Home Rule bill in the House of Commons and warned Ulster would rise if it becomes law. John Redmond meanwhile urged that the Irish seek peace amid the clash.
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London
Sir Edward Carson
House of Commons
John Redmond
Big NIGHT Empire Promises Prizes At The Theatre
A Winifred St. Claire Company performance at Empirer tonight offers a chance to win gold prizes totaling 26 dollars on stage. The event features a heavy seat sale with limited prime seats and low 10 cent general admission. The First Country Store Thursday night will give away groceries from the stage as a promotional stunt.
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Empirer
Winifred St. Claire Company
Baltimore Woman Miss Sue Barnes Visits Philadelphia
Miss Sue K. Barnes of Baltimore had been visiting relatives in his city for several weeks and left today for Philadelphia.
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Sue K. Barnes
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Wheat Case Nears Verdict in Frederick County
The case of Luther Pannett of Frederick County against George W. Garvin of Boyce Clarke County over wheat transactions has run since Monday in the Frederick County Circuit Court. With about 75 witnesses and crowded court sessions, the suit seeks around 2000 dollars as Pannett alleges Garvin’s earlier hiring of him to buy wheat led to heavy losses and bankruptcy.
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Luther Pannett
Frederick County
George W. Garvin
Boyce
Clarke County
T. W. Harrison
Pannett
Garvin
R. T. Barton
Winchester
Messrs
R. Gray Williams
Frank B. Whiting
Berryville
Real Estate Market Shows Renewed Clarke County Activity
Local real estate activity increases with large Clarke county transactions. James Beemer Jones buys Samuel McCormick’s 177 acre McCormick farm near Berryville for about 16000 via Newlin and Company, plans to move with his son. Other sales include J B Jones near Lenore for about 4500, J H Lockhart buys Brown place north of Winchester for 2500, and J B White acquires Highland avenue investment property for about 900.
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James Beemer Jones
Stephenson
Newlin and Company
McCormick
Samuel McCormick
Berryville
Clarke County
Jones
Newlin Company
John T. Cochran
J. B. Jones
Winchester
Lenore
J. H. Lockhart
Brown
Lockhart
J. B. White
Highland Avenue
Miss Mary Marshall Visits Friends in Richmond
Miss Mary Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Marshall visited Rev and Mrs John L Jackson at Emmanuel Church in Harrisonburg and left this morning for Richmond to spend time with friends. Her mother accompanied her yesterday afternoon.
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Mary Marshall
William C. Marshall
South Stewart Street
John L. Jackson
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Harrisonburg
Richmond
Upright Piano for sale at Rice's Music Store
Slightly used upright piano in perfect condition priced at 125 dollars. Quick buyer preferred and ready for pickup from Rice's Music Store.
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Rice's Music Store
Baseball Slang Puzzles Pope in Rome Visit
In Rome Pope Pius X hesitates over modern American slang used in baseball. Vatican authorities demand a sample inning before White Sox and Giants play here. Phrases like Doyle died and Merkle perished alarm officials who fear the game is murderous. The teams receive papal blessing at an audience.
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Rome
Pius X
White Sox
Giants
Vaticans
Doyle
Scott
Merkle
Oliver Comedy Co Opens Vaudeville at Auditorium Tonight
The Oliver Musical Comedy Company presents three big vaudeville acts and a minstrel first part at the Auditorium tonight. Pictures include Pathé Weekly and a two reel feature titled Two Mothers. A 2 1/2 hour program of singing dancing and comedy, 10 cents any seat, come early.
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The
Oliver Musical Comedy Company
Pathe
Third Hidden Check Promised In Thursday Star Adventure
The Evening Star teases a third page of hidden checks in forthcoming ads. A sentence formed from scrambled words will reveal the two dollar check’s location and the finder should bring it to the newspaper office to claim.
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Star
Ee Aera
Adve
Evening Star
Howe's Pictures Display A Wide Range At Auditorium
A new Howe's moving pictures program at the Auditorium last night featured a two part Panama Canal reel showing Culebra Cut Gatun and Milra flores locks under Col George W Goethals. Other segments included a Cascade Mountains ride Cairo and Alexandria Arab streets Salmon fishing in British Columbia and Yellowstone Park scenes. An antique furniture sale of Mrs Katie Hassett East Water Street announced for Saturday at 11.
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Howe
Panama Canal
Great Waterway
Culebra
Gatun
Milraflores
George W. Goethals
Canal Zone
Cascade Mountains
Montana Canyon
C. M. and
St. P
Cairo
Alexandria
British Columbia
Gothard Mountains
Naples
Pompeii
Yellowstone Park
Public Sale of Barr Property on North Main Street
The three story brick building at 160 North Main Street, part of the Oscar Barr estate, will be sold Saturday February 28. The property includes a side alley and the second and third floors may be converted into an apartment. Executor M. M. Lynch states the sale is for the estate of Oscar Barr, deceased.
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North Main 8 St
Oscar Barr
el Aste
M. M. Lynch
Miss Barr Weds F B Neville in Staunton
The marriage of Miss Rebecca Brent Barr of Winchester to Franik Brooke Neville of Millwood Clarke County Va was solemnized at 9 o clock last evening in the bride’s sister home Staunton with many relatives and friends attending. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of Christ Lutheran Church using the ring service. The couple will reside at Millwood after a northern and eastern wedding trip.
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Rebecca Brent Barr
Oscar Barr
Winschester
Franik Brooke Neville
Millwood
Clarke County
Oldlock
A. Eugene Dabney
North Madison Street
Staunton
Winchester
Jean Tribbett
Ada Streit
Nannie Cooper
Mir
Hugh Lecarr
Christ Luthers Church
Mia
Albert Clark
Vivlin
Anna’ Shinkey
Waynesboro
Neville
N.V. Neville
Walter Hunteberry
Re. Tasther Maphis
Margaret Bushhell
Margaret McVicar
Wi Mt Calvert
Woodstock
Arthur Ryan
Ada
Annual inspection notice and property deadline posted
A U S Army officer orders inspection at the barracks Monday the 16th at 7 30 p m. All property must be submitted by Friday February 13. Signed by Robert Y Conrad 1st Lieut R L Jones Q M. Sale notice lists 32 No 1 sheep aged 2 to 4 years offered by B W Grant Clearbrook Va.
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U. S. Army
B. W. Grant
Clearbrook
Post Office Option Secures Afton Inn Property
The United States Government has secured an option for twelve thousand dollars on the Afton Inn Hotel property at Front Royal. The government plans to erect a post office on the site subject to a session of Congress approving the bill and funding.
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United States
Front Royal
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Carper
Daniel O’leary
Garpt
Carl
W. Piccadilly St
Edward Carson
Big Night Empire
LOGAL
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Katie Hassett
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Barr Property
Miss Barr
F. B. Neville
Staunt
N. Ve
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Eugene Dabney
Robert Y. Conrad
R. L. Jones
Q. M
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