Washington Mason Jewel Exhibit Draws Virginia Masons
Hiram Lodge No. 21 A F and A M held a Master Mason degree at the Masonic Temple on North Main Street. Grand Master Andrews spoke and displayed Washington’s grand master jewel. Visitors from Winchester, Frederick County, and nearby areas attended the elaborate ceremony and banquet, with the temple praised for its frescoed hall.
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Andrews
George Washington
Grand Master of Masons
Virginia
Grand Lodge of
Washington
Masonic Temple
James No Moling
William German
Roanoke
Winchester
Hiram Lodge
Accusing Skeleton Special 3 Reeler At Empire Tomorrow
A historic cinema listing advertises a special two film program at the Empire tomorrow night featuring The Accusing Skeleton and three other late features from Lubin and Biograph, all admission five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin
Biograph
Clever Musical Comedy at Auditorium Tonight
George Nagel & Co present a one act musical comedy Camping Out at the Auditorium with dancers and comedians. The troupe played last week at the Casino Theater in Washington. Two shows tonight at 7 and 9 with one price 10 cents for all seats. A reel is showing at the Grand tonight for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nagel &Co
Gasino Theater
Washington
Horses Cattle Hogs and Farming Implements Sale
Auction listing for Wednesday February 26 at Nineveh Indiana by F T Ridee Way and M L Grim. Items include horses cattle hogs and farming implements with sale starting at 1 PM end of day.
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Nineveh
F. T
Ridee- Way
M. L. Grim
Fall of Ojinaga Shocks Mexico City Rebels Take Key Outpost
Reports from Mexico City say General Villa’s 7000 rebels captured Ojinaga from 4000 federal troops on Saturday night. Huerta allegedly hides the defeat as newspapers suppress the disaster. Villa vows to march on Mexico City and threaten Huerta with a grim fate if he advances.
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Star
Mexico City
San Luis Ro
Huerta
Ojinaga
General Villa
Villa
Job E. Hedges In Town Today
Judge Job E. Hedges, famed New York attorney and former governor candidate, visited Winchester for talks with Mr. E. Vu. Weems and local financiers about sugar plantations in Mexico. The conference at the Hansbrough and Carter building continued into the evening with press details withheld.
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Job ‘E. Hedges
New York
Dmpire
Wiliam Sulzer
United States
Wheat Case Set For February Hearing In Frederick County
Luther Pannett sues George W. Garvin of Boyce in Clarke county over wheat deals near Garvin's assignment for creditors. Circuit Court of Frederick County will hear February term after Judge T W Harrison overruled motion to move the case. Docketed for February term.
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Luther Pannett
George W. Garvin
Boyce
Clarke County
Frederick County
T. W. Harrison
Aqueduct Completion Sparks New York Water Milestone
Mayor Mitchell pressed the final button to blow the last barrier of the 100 mile Catskill aqueduct. The achievement ends seven years of work on a water supply project costing 162 million dollars for New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchell
Catskill Aqueduct
New York ‘City
Albanians And Turks Clash At Elbasan In Fierce Fighting
The wire report from Avalon Albania dated January 12 reports fierce fighting at Elbasan between Turks and Albanians. A P C A meeting scheduled for tonight was postponed due to illness among several officers.
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Avalon
Albania
Elbasan
Essed
Albanis
Two Harbingers of Byrd Speakership Fight At Assembly
John M. Steck of Winchester left for Richmond to be sworn as a member of the House of Delegates from Winchester and Frederick county. Frank S. Tavenner of Woodstock, a native of the county, heads the district including Frederick and Shenandoah in the State Senate and is also bound for Richmond as the General Assembly opens with a contest for House speakership once held by Richard Evelyn Byrd.
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John M. Steck
Winchester
Richmond
House of Delegates
Frederick County
Frank 8. Tavenner
Woodstock
Frederick
Shenandoah
State Senate
General Assembly
Richard Evelyn Byrd
President Wilson Returns Home After Vacation Cure
Montgomery dispatch reports a pilot engine leading the special train bearing President Wilson and his family from Pass Christian to Washington to prevent accidents. Dr. Cary T. Grayson says Mr Wilson has been cured by his vacation and the President is expected to arrive in Washington tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
President Wilson
Pass Christian
Washington
Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Mrs. Daniel Spiker Taken By Death
Mrs Daniel Spiker wife of Dan Spiker former Shenandoah sheriff died Thursday in Woodstock. She was born Miss Snapp of Shenandoah. Her first husband was James Funkhouser of Rountive. Surviving: her husband a son and a daughter by her first marriage Mrs Rice Snapp of New Market.
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Fannie Spiker
Dan‘gel Spiker
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Miss Snapp
Shenandoah
James Funkhouser
Rice Snapp
New Market
Red Widow Co. to Perform at Winchester Opera House
The Red Widow Co numbers 50 arrive in town for a show at Winchester's Opera House tonight. The troupe promises an elaborate scenery and a six piece orchestra on the large Smiptre stage. Advance sales are reported heavy.
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Red Widow Co
Winchester
Opera House
Emiptre Amusement Co
Father Gilsenan Named Roanoke Mission Pastor
Rev O Donnell assistant pastor at St Andrews Roanoke has been ordered by Bishop O Connell to Warrenton Va to take charge of the mission parish there He will be succeeded by Rev Father Gilsenan former pastor at Harpers Ferry Gilsenan served Roanoke 1904 1908 before moving to Richmond and later Harpers Ferry He has many friends in Winchester.
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O'Donnell
St. Andreiw
Harpers Ferry
Winehester
Moling and Seal Robe and Skirt Ad
Advertisement on the sixth page promotes Moling and Seal robes and skirts. It highlights style options and pricing to attract shoppers. It emphasizes fashion, value, and seasonal selection for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Seal
Grace dies after accusing wife of shooting him
Eugene H. Grace, prominent clubman, dies at his Newman Georgia home after alleging his wife Daisy Opie Grace of Philadelphia shot him. He had earlier received a bullet wound blamed on the same case. his wife was tried and acquitted, Grace testified that she shot him in his sleep to claim life insurance.
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Newman
Eugene H. Grace
Irs
Whatsy Opie Grace
Phiadelphia
Grace
Daisy Opie Grace
Flood Relief Efforts Under Way After Europe Floods
Frederick Kudheer's son has been sent to the Baltic coast to lead relief work after devastating floods. Thousands are homeless as the Seine rises and Paris faces serious flood threats.
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Frederick
Baltic
Seine
Paris
Blizzard Grips Western New York With Fierce Winds
Western New York is in a blizzard as winds gust up to 60 miles per hour. In Buffalo and surrounding areas travel is hampered and heavy snow coats the region with widespread disruption reported along the waterfront.
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Burralo
N. Y
New . York State
Sakura Jima Volcano Erupts Violently in Japan
A volcano in southern Japan, Sakura-Jima, is in violent eruption. Reports say several villages have been turned and there is great loss of life. Local dispatch from Mokio cites mounting fatalities.
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Mokio
Sakura-Jima
Japan
Pink Shirt Twins Escape From Bridgeton Jail
Philadelphia burglars known as the pink shirt twins broke out of the eastern penitentiary in Bridgeton New Jersey after sawing through steel bars and using them as weapons to overcome two jailers Howard Haight and Thomas Connnelly.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Howard Haight
Thomas Connnelly
Pink Shirt Twins
Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Card of Thanks for William Pulhemus
Family of the late William Pulhemus expresses gratitude to Messrs. Howard and Iaac Patton for acts of kindness and attention during his final illness. Reward offered for the return of a yellow purse containing a one paper dollar and coins. Finder please return to Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pulhemus
Messrs
Howard
Iaac Patton
Mr. Johomes
Star Office
Remnant Sale at Russell and Green's This Saturday
A local ad announces a remnant sale at Russell and Green's store next Saturday. The notice highlights discounted fabrics and leftovers, inviting shoppers to browse end-of-line pieces and save on sewing materials.
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Russell & Green’s
Ad. i
Royal Arcanum Meeting and Officers Installed
Patrasfax Council 2110 Royal Arcanum meets at 8 o clock for officer installation led by Regent A H JMCKSON.
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Patrfax Council
Royal Arcanum
A. H. Jmckson
Billotine Will Fall on Mary A Republican Heck
A report claims the current administration plans sweeping removals of Republican appointees in Washington and across federal departments within a month. The purge reportedly targets political appointees without civil service protection, affecting bureau chiefs and many assistants.
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Buillotine
Mary
Washington Post
Washington
Federal
Mob Storms Ford Plant In Search Of Jobs At Detroit
A mob of about six thousand stormed the Ford Motor plant in Detroit on January 12 seeking work. A policemen was assaulted and stripped of his coat and revolver as crowds filled the building. Police reserves arrived but management announced no jobs would be given out that day.
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Detroit
Ford Motor
Nadity
Hevernon Asher
Bradley Girl Is Loyal To Foster
Delilah Bradley a 16 year old girl declares she loves Joel Foster a married wealthy businessman and will remain loyal to him saying she is not a white slave and regrets the family rift but values her love over her parents.
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Imobile
Delilah Bradley
Joel Foster
Foster
Willing Workers Entertained at Braddock Street Church
The Willing Workers Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South hosted a supper at Mrs. Fannie Hull’s residence 199 West Water Street. The event drew the class members, the pastor Rev W O Talbert and family, district officials, out of town guests, and featured an elegant supper and a pleasant evening. Also appears an advertisement from Moore & Moore seeking a two to three hundred acre farm in Boyce or Millwood with orchard, by January 14.
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Willing ‘Workers’ Bible
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Fannie Hull
Emma K. Noonan
West Water
W. O. Talbert
Boyce Or
Millwood
Back To Dixie Melodrama Staged at St. Pauls Church
A four act melodrama titled Back To Dixie presented at St. Pauls A. M. E. Church. Tickets priced at 110 and 15 cents.
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St. Paul's A. M. E
Central Frederick Farmers Club Formed in Stephens City
Farmers in the Stephens City area organized last Saturday as the Central Frederick Farmers Club. It opens with fifteen earnest members led by President L B Kline, with Rothge as Vice President and A C Boyer as Secretary and Treasurer. Meetings set monthly through winter. a committee will draft a constitution and by laws. A first regular meeting is scheduled for Saturday January 17 to adopt the constitution and conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Central
Frederick
Shenandoah County Grand Jury Opens January Term
Judge Thomas W. Harrison departed this afternoon for Woodstock and convened the Circuit Court of Shenandoah. The session begins a grand jury term and is expected to handle a substantial docket all week with potential extension.
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Thomas ‘W. Harrison
Woodstock
Circuit Court
Shenandoah County
Mrs. Sarah Buck Dies After Operation in Virginia
Mrs. Sarah A. Buck of Warren County Va widow of William A. Buck of Waterlick died following a surgical operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was 67 years old and her remains were taken to Waterlick this afternoon accompanied by her husband.
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Sarah A. Buck
Warren County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Conveyances of County Property Recorded in Frederick County
Deeds admitted to record in the Chrowit Court clerk's office. Bedtt T. Cline transfers land near White Post Road to Frank Smith for 2460 dollars. George H. Wright and others sell two acres about 15 miles west of Winchester on the Cedar Creek grade to W H Butler for 106 dollars.
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Chrowit Court
Frederick County
Bedtt T. Cline
Frank
Smith
White Post Road
George H. Wright
W. H. Butler
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Red Widow to Open at New Empire Theater Tonight
Tonight's attraction at the New Empire theater is the Red Widow a noted musical comedy company arrives from Chambersburg Pennsylvania with original Raymond Hitchcock car favorites. The chorus is well trained fully costumed and the company provides its own orchestra. Curtain 8 30 oclock a large amount of scenery will be used.
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New Empire Theater
Chambersburg
Swere
Raymond Hitchcock
Knight Plans Upgrade for Dental Office Equipment
Dr. B. M. Knight returns from Philadelphia postgraduate courses ready to add modern dental equipment to his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.M. Knight
Philadelphia
Mission of the Church Stressed by Winchester Sermon Group
A large audience at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church heard Rev. W. C. Talbert describe the church's divinely appointed mission to seek to save the lost during a late week of prayer services. The talks, from Shstibets to end, featured practical sermons of notable merit.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester
W. C. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Takitw
Talbert
Murder Trial Erupts Over Greene County Quarrel
In Greene County near Rockingham a card game dispute led to a fatal shooting. Joseph Breeden, 30, is jailed after allegedly shooting William Frasier, a hunchback, who died two days later. Frasier reportedly carried money. pockets were found empty. Breeden says accidental. others recall Frasier naming Breeden as shooter.
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Joseph ‘Breeden
William Pragier
Frasier
Breeden
Frazier
A Pathetic Figure Is Former Empress
A dispatch from Parle notes an aged Empress seen in Parle gardens near the former Palace of Kings and Emperors. Francis R. Sayre and Mrs. Sayre have arrived from London and will honeymoon in Europe for several weeks, while avoiding social events.
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Tuileriés Gardens
Palace of Kings and Emperors
Hotel Continental
Cape Martin
Francis R. Sayre
Mrs. Sayre
Nee Wilson
London
Europe
Gots
Weather Forecast for Virgin Islands Tonight and Tuesday
Cold air moves in with a sharp drop in temperatures tonight and Tuesday. Winds to high and easterly, with brief showers possible in southern ranges.
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W. L. Andrews
Hiram
Giral Huerta
Job E. Hedges
Aqueduct
Byrd
Virginia General Assembly
Mr. Wilson
Daniel Spiker
Father Gilsenan
Grage
Wee
New. York State
Chicago
Ford Motor Plant
Bradley
Moore & Moore (Inc
Charles Town
W. Va
Grand Jury
Shenandoah Co
Sarah Buck
Empire
Blue Ridge
Greene County
Rockinghamh Line
Parle
Weather Forecast
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