Impressions of War in Winchester Through a Woman’s Eyes
A long memory from the Civil War era recalls Winchester in 1862. A young Northern observer describes wartime scenes as General Jackson and Ashby sheltered in the home, rumors of Banks army, and a retreat that led to a town flooded with troops, banners, and music as the conflict neared.
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Nemo
Jackson
Winchester
Ashby
Bunker Iil
Bank
James
Carridge
Black Horse
Banks
May Tonting Firemen's Fair Grows with Donations
The Sarah Zane Fire Company bazar in the old Taylor Hotel continues to attract support. Receipts topped $109 last night, with plans to extend next week if business remains strong as committees praise the ladies and expect attendance from Fraternal Order of American Mechanics and Woodmen of the World.
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Old Taylor Hotel
Sarah Zane Fire ‘Company
Order of American Mechanics
Company T
Second Virginia Regiment
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Water Street
Fort Boudoin Seminary presents one-time music event
Attention music lovers one appearance only at 2 p m Friday February 23 in the Presbyterian Sunday School Auditorium Tickets 35c and 25c available at Boyd s Bell s and Wall s Management Chas M Streff Auspices Fort Boudoin Seminary
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Boyd’s
Bell's
Wall's
Chas
M. ‘Streff
Fort Boudoin Seminary
Weather Outlook: Rain Then Colder Across Virginia
Special to The Star reports the official forecast for Virginia with rain tonight and cooler conditions in the west. Much colder air to arrive Thursday. The text also mentions a separate event at Empire Thursday night and a reference to Dr Sears.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Southern Glee Club Excites Berryville Audience at Clarke Opera House
A Berryville report says the Southern Glee Club drew a large audience to the Clarke Opera House last night. Performances were praised as high quality with comedians noted as the town’s best. The young men were commended for good conduct and likened to a gentlemanly Winchester crowd. The visit drew Berryville’s largest ever attendance to the opera house.
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Star
Berryville
Southern Glee Club
Clarke Opera House
Berryvile
Winchester
Glee Cin
Opera House
Pneumonia Warnings From Health Department
Health officials issue a bulletin urging precautions as temperatures vary. Stay in well ventilated rooms with steady heat and fresh air, prevent drafts, wear proper clothing, and keep an overcoat ready for sudden cold snaps over the next six weeks.
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Health Department
Mr William Anderson Burned While Cleaning Chimney
Mr William Anderson of Miller and Anderson was painfully burned yesterday afternoon while burning out a chimney at John L Sloat's new residence on South Main street. Excelsior was used and a strong draft blew the flashes into his face causing painful but not serious injuries.
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William Anderson
Miller & Anderson
John L Sloat
South Main Street
Anderson
Half Breeds Daughter Auditorium Tonight
The feature film The Halfbreed's Daughter plays at the Auditorium tonight along with two other big hits. Indian cinema style program promises a lively evening with popular entertainment for moviegoers.
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Half Breeds Daughter
Injured Man Will Recover From Valley Pike Crash
Wealthy New Market merchant and farmer Robert D. Grabill sustained scalp wounds requiring twenty seven stitches after an Oakland car crashed at Kernstown near the Baltimore and Ohio crossing. His condition improved at Memorial Hospital and he may return home this week.
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Robert D. Grabill
New Market
Shenandoah County
the Star
Valley Pike
Baltimore and Ohio
Kernstown
Memorial Hospital
Grabill
Oakland
Washington
Messrs. H. M. Sites
Joseph F. Tusing
Southern Railway
Cecil Grabill
Miller
Messrs. Sites
W. L. Fultz
Tusing
Sites
Mr. Grabill
Enabling Act Vote Expected This Afternoon in Virginia
Richmond February 21 voters will decide on the Jordan enabling act permitting a statewide prohibition referendum. Debate centered on constitutionality with Mr White of Rockbridge opposing and Speaker Byrd defending the bill as a nonwet or dry measure enabling public expression. The Senate advanced the Woman's College bill and approved city condemnation for water works taking private property.
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Richmond
Galiente
Sais
White
Rockbridge
Byrd
Virginia
Senate
Second Sam Jones Show At Keller's Tonight
If you like humor visit the Empire Thursday night for Dr Sears and the second Sam Jones. Performances start at 6 p.m. Seats range from 26 to 50 cents at Keller's.
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The
Empire
Dr Sears
Sam Jones
Keller's
Old War Vet Weds Widow at 86 in Surprising Union
Levi Sager, 86, of Rockingham County, who had grave preparations ready, married his daughter-in-law Diana Sager, 60, by Rev. W.C. Hoover in Timbersle. The veteran and widow, once planning for burial, sparked a sensational match that stunned the community.
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Levi Sager
Rockingham County
Mr. Sager
New Market
Mrs Grabill and Daughter-in-Law Arrive to Stay
Mrs R D Grabill and her daughter in law Mrs Cecil Grabill formerly Evelyn Phillips of Winchester arrived this morning from New Market. They will remain here until Mr Grabill recovers.
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Damagea
R. D. Grabill
Cecil Grabiil
Reunion planning for Tri State League of Oddsonia in Odd Pets hall
Delegates from fourteen lodges in Virginia West Virginia and Maryland met in Odd Perons hall to discuss the next annual union of the Tri State League of Oddsonia. The 1912 reunion was debated with no date set. a May Winchester meeting will decide. Marsh Run Lodge hosted and provided dinner as delegates toured.
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Middletown
Tri-State League of
Oddsonia
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Marsh Run Lodge
Kline
Co. K. Chambers
Martinsbur
W. Va
Winchester
Madison Lodge
A. H. Jackson
Bond to Keep the Peace Granted in Local Case
Addison Seabright withdrew his appeal from the police court in the Corporation Court and was required to furnish a $250 bond to keep the peace. The bond, supplied by his brother William Seabright, obligates him to maintain peace with the world at large and particularly with his wife.
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Addison Seabright
Corporation Court
William Seabright
Lyman 4 Howe’s Here Tuesday Night
Lyman H Howe’s travel festival comes to the Auditorium on Tuesday night. The show promises novel wholesome entertainment with new scenes ranging from sublime to purely amusing, appealing to first time and returning audiences alike.
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Lyman
Christmas Saving Club Ad from Farmers and Merchants Bank
Advertisement on back page urges readers to join the Christmas Saving Club. Mentions Farmers and Merchants National Bank and a request to avoid missing the ad. Includes a short note about turkeys and a signature from T. M. Barr.
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Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Movement Now Organized Here in Winchester
The Men and Religion Forward Movement is inaugurated in Winchester with Rev W D Smith as chairman and a five man per church committee. A March 15 16 17 convention will feature Washington speakers and institutes for five departments extending to surrounding communities.
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Winchester
Tuberculosis League
Civic League
Federated Charities
Christ Church
Washington
Vodvil and Pictures at Empire Tomorrow Night
Empire theater presents Vodvil and two reels of Pictures tomorrow starting at 7 pm until about 8 30 pm. Dr Sears a star course attraction follows. Season ticket holders admitted. Early arrival diners enter without extra charge. Also announced Romeo and Juliet in two reels and a note for male help.
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Sears
Poetei
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Sarah Zane Company
Austin Conradi
Pianist
Arthur Conradi
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Maue- Bu
Southern Glee Club Minstrels
Sam Joes
Ming
Wilf
LOO
Bond
Howe
Christmas Saving Club
T. M. Barr
Iptt
Meta
Vodvil & Pictures
Henry Baetjer & Co
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