Public School Pupils Score 75 Percent in John Kerr Exams
The Star lists John Kerr Public Schools pupils who passed with 75 percent or higher. Third Grade includes Maggie Hodgson Mary Ward Scott Affleck and others. Second Grade Classes A B C list many students. First Grade includes two classes with numerous names. Also noted are the death of Mr. Tucker Dunlap near Capon Springs and a brief mention of special umbrella prices at E. Bruce Capper.
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the Star
John Kerr Public
Maggie Hodgson
Mary Ward
Scott Affleck
Mary Brown
Maude Hoover
Ethel Heller
Frances Kremer
Iva Thurston
Virginia Pifer
Mary Schmidt
Mary Yeakley
Harry Reardon
Jetson Spates
Olivier Swanson
Arthur Streit
Marjorie Frank
Katie Knight
Carroll Evans
Albert Patton
Willie Harlee
Fred Hoover
Morris Lyon
Apples promise the best crop in years for Frederick County
A Frederick County fruit grower stopping at Murphy's Hotel in Richmond says the outlook for apples is excellent with heavy foliage and strong development across varieties like Winesaps York Imperials Ben Davis and Pippins. He forecasts a record fall harvest if no storms strike. He also notes good wheat but dry weather hinders hay and grasses. Commissioner J J Correll receives Winchester land book the first from any city in the state and is praised for its excellent condition.
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Frederick ¢Ounty
Murphy's Hotel
Richmond
York
Winchester
McLeod
Corre
Miss Gertie B Neville in Children Day Exercises
The paper notes the name Carrie Neville appeared in a Market Street church Children Day program. It should have read Gertie B Neville the young daughter of Policeman C E Neville.
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Carrie Neville
Tie Star
Market St
Gertie B. Neville
C. E. Neville
Social notes from Winchester and surrounding towns
The Star lists local and visiting residents with travel, family visits, and school events. Baltimore, Blacksburg, Philadelphia, and other places are represented by individuals such as A S Davidson W J Philips and J L Williamson. Faculty and alumni of Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute feature among travelers and returning locals.
Veterans Honor Comrade Reardon by Confederate Camp
At a weekly meeting of Light of General Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans a memorial to Patrick H. Reardon was adopted for the Camp records. Born October 9 1847 near Old Forge Frederick County Virginia he enlisted with Mosby at sixteen and served to the war's end. The Camp expressed mourning as friend citizen and comrade and extended sympathies to his family. Comrade John K. Lewis was elected sergeant major and P W Boyd became camp treasurer.
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Turner Ashby
Patrick H. Reardon
Patrick Slenry Reardon
Old Forge
Frederick County
Virginia
Clarke County
Patrick
Mosby
John K. Lewis
John McCoy
P. W. Boyd
Treas
Aged Confederate Veteran Failing as Pension Delays Aid
Old Mr. Moucher a German born veteran of the Civil War lies seriously ill at Gore in the county. A lifelong Confederate soldier he was twice wounded and has applied for a pension though processing can be slow. his comrades are urged to assist. He has a large family and has been unwell for days since Saturday.
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Usly
Gore
Surprise Party Honors Wierman Kin at Home
A Friday night gathering at the Wierman home in the county drew many young people from the city and county. Lanterns lit the yard as an impromptu concert and games followed a pleasant surprise for the honored young ladies. Refreshments were served and guests departed happy with the hospitality. Mrs General Fields of Washington DC visits her sister on Washington street. Rebecca Bell returns from Roanoke Virginia. Attorney W Forsythe of Front Royal visits for legal business. Gertrude Burgess leaves for Front Royal to visit friends. G F Mayers of Stephens City was in Wenchester today on business.
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Wierman
G. F. Mayers
Stephens City
Wenchester
Children’s Day Exercises Draw Huge Martinsburg Crowd
A Sunday night program at Valley Union Sunday School on the Martinsburg pike filled the building and overflowed outside. The event featured a music and recitation program with numerous songs and readings by children and teachers led by Rev. J. B. Sibley and others.
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Valley Union Sunday School
Valley Union
Martinsburg Pike
E. J. Evans
Crowell Boyce
Laura Keffer
Tworand
Ada Yeakley
Delia Metz
Miss Rutherford
Emily Reynolds
Randolph Reynolds
Little Girls
Rev. J. 8. Sibley
Ruth Brown
234 Acres with Improved Home and Barn in Desirable Locale
Property features a good dwelling, large barn, and proximity to post office, churches, and schools. Sale terms require one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. payments due at one and two years with interest. Lynch, Trustee.
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M. M. Lynch
Reading History Through Great Figures and Vivid Narratives
The piece argues that engaging with the life of a prominent figure offers a clearer entry into history than dense documentary histories. It cites Macau, Froude, Carlyle, and Gibbon as influential writers whose vivid chronicles illuminate broad historical views, despite potential biases.
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Macaulay
Froude
Carlyle
Gibbon
Modish soda mint need sparks discussion on society
A clipped reminiscence contrasts social fashion with gastronomy and health in brief quotes from the Indianapolis News and the Atchison Globe. The snippets suggest light, ironic observations on marriage and age expectations.
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Indianapolis News
Local matter to be found on inside pages
Brief note indicates a local story is continued on interior pages of the newspaper. The exact details are not provided in this fragment.
Market Report Summary for Butter and Produce
Market report lists butter in roll form and fruit and produce quotes with entries for apples potatoes and wheat. Includes chicken and corn prices and miscellaneous grain and ore figures.
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Harold March
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Emmett Graber
German Jordan
Claude Grim
Mahlon Noonan
Ashby Hillyard
Agnes Lewis
Sadie Lonas
Johnnie Brown
Harry Brown
Gertrude Schmidt
Daisy Bowers
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Viola Fleet
Virginia Cain
Alville Ward
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Talmage Sanford
Louis Snapp
Bennie Lyons
Eva Clowser
Paul Fansler
Catherine Bietache
Rodgers Harford
Lewin McIntosh
Ethel Johnson
Ellwood Snyder
Jas. Palmer
Waldo Anderson
Mr. Dunlap
Tucker Dunlap
Capon Springs
Wm, Dunlap
Rock Enon Springs
Christian Church
Highview
the Morning Star
Fredrick County
Morning Star
E. Bruce Capper
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. J. Correll
J. T. McLeod
The
Miss Gertie Neville
A. S. Davidson
Baltimore
Evans
W. J. Philips
Blacksburg, Va
J. L. Williamson
R. Atwell
Woodstock
J. M. Hoge
Philadelphia
Katharine
Olivia Hussong
Clendenning
Bunker Hill
W. Va
John G. Campbell
Murr
Robbie Maupin
I. O.O
Harmon B. Bell
John Bell, Sr
M. J. Harmer
Clarksburg
W.va
Edgar R. Harmer
Front Royal
Alexander Baker, Jr
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Fersenheim and Son
New York
Mias Briggs
Piccadilly Street
Fersenheim
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Nellie Brown
Virginia Military Institute
Brown
A. Boydst Ion
Atchison, Kans
Ayer
Comrade Reardon
Citzen
James M. Haymaker
James A. Walker
Fort Stedman
Haymaker
Moucher
Seri
General Fields
Washington, D. C
John Stephenson
Washington Street
Rebecca Bell
Roanoke
Gertrude Burgess
Horsey & Atwell
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley
Nat.bank
D. McDonald
S. Market St
West Water Street
C. V
Sibert & Denny
Gro
H. EaGue
WM. A. Shultz
City Hotel
Frederick County Farm
I. Keller
Court House
S. I. Keller
Middletown
Reliance
C. A. Cutting
Atchisop Globe
Miller Supply CO
S. H. Hable
Lee R. Grim
James B. Russell
Pres. ‘Union Bank of Winchester
Capital Stock
Savings Department
Holmes Boyd
W. Stone
A. M. Baker
W. M. Atkinson
W. Kurtz
Huau
Lupton
J. W. Henshall
Rouss Ave
Main Street
Farmers’ and Merchants National Bank
United States Government
Valley Female College
A. B. Warwick
Ciara G. Warwick
Grim & Haymaker
South Main Street
Noonan
James M. Lockhart
Chester
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst St
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