Lee the Greatest General America Produced
Capt. R L Gross of the Twenty-fourth Regiment UK Army praises Robert E Lee as the greatest general in American history. He studied Civil War battlefields in the United States, called Gettysburg the finest battlefield panorama, and argued Lee would have won with more men but for food shortages. He also lauds Lee’s tactics at Peninsular Campaign and Chancellorsville as exemplary strategic genius.
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Robert BE. Lee
America
R. L. Gross
London
Twenty-fourth Regiment
South Wales Borderers
Arlington
Washington
Gross
Gettysburg
Lee
McClellan
Pope
Manassas
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Jackson
Hooker
Grant
England
United States
Butter and Eggs Rise in Price Snags Common Breakfast
The piece notes butter and eggs in short supply due to higher prices. It blames hens and cows for late returns and jokes that eggs cost the usual Christmas price, with prices rising sharply and expectations of further increases.
Potomac Conference of Virginia Synod Met in Shenandoah County
Grace Lutheran Church pastor Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers attended the Potomac Conference meeting at St. Mark’s Church Forestville with Rev. Dr. Haithcox opening the session. Officers were elected including Haithcox secretary Repass and Scherer treasurer. several ministers were present or excused. The conference, a subordinate body, focuses on doctrinal discussions and edification of Lutheran congregations near Forestville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran
J. A. Snyder
L. L. Smith
W. J. Smith
C. W. Cassell
J. M. Tise
M. L. Camp
Forestville
Synod
Martinsburg Ex-Confederate Soldier James S Armstrong Dies
James S Armstrong a Martinsburg resident and ex Confederate soldier died at his home after months of illness. He was 72 years old and wounded in the Civil War which left him an invalid. He helped capture John Brown during the Harpers Ferry raid and aided in his custody during trial and execution. He was a carpenter by trade and is survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs James Lemaster of Martinsburg and Mrs Feigley of Hagerstown.
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James S. Armstrong
Martinsburg
Armstrong
Harpers Ferry
John Brown
Charles Town
James Lemaster
Feig‘ley
Hagerstown
Quiet Christ Church Wedding Unites Hyssong and Kohlhausen
Kathryn Le Van Hyssong, daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Hyssong, married Benjamin Franklin Kohlhausen of Winchester at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev William D Smith officiated with close family present. The couple left for a honeymoon and will reside at 402 North Main Street.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Kathryn le van Hyssong
William E. Hyssong
Benjamin Franklin Kohlhausen
Winchester
William D. Smith
Christ Church
Kohlhausen
Cumberland Valley
North Main Street
Watch theft arrest in Berryville man jailed
Berryville Virginia November 12 Rob Nelson colored was arrested by Chief Ricamore on Tuesday night on a charge of stealing a watch from Plasterer Groves some time ago and locked up to await a preliminary hearing. The watch was spent several weeks ago and recovered last week. Evidence pointed to Nelson as the thief and the chief had been on the lookout until Tuesday night.
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Berryville
Rob Nelson
Ricamore
Plasterer Groves
Nelson
322 Entombed in Burning Mine Near Philadelphia
Special to The Star reports a coal mine explosion at Hamm near West Philadelphia trapping 322 miners. Thirty-two escaped with some injured. rescue efforts blocked by fierce fire and ongoing collapse. Minimal chance of survival for those entombed.
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The
Star
Philadelphia
Hamm
West Philadelphia
Roanoke Dentist Trial Heads Toward Week-Long Proceedings
Dr W S Gregory faces trial for alleged attempted criminal assault on Miss Theodora Irvine. Key witness Dr William P McGuire from Winchester testified on drug effects and hallucinations used by the defense to argue Irvine was dreaming. Other testimony described assault intent and disputed statements from Miss Irvine and witnesses. The trial continues with defense and prosecution presenting further evidence.
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the Star
Roanoke
W.S. Gregory
Miss Irvine
Gregory
Lee Keedick
Lyceum
New York
Keedick
E. M. Coulter
Dr. Gregory
Austin Richards Hurt at Crusher in Rock Work
Austin Richards son of A B Richards was injured while oiling a rock crusher at his home The Ma ples his foot caught in belting and he was whirled about fracturing an arm dislocating a wrist and bruising the face Dr S P Latane attended and set the arm While the crash machine was stopped he was rescued and shows improvement but will be inactive for some time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Austin Richards
A. B. Richards
Winchester
PR. Latane
Richards
Four City Lots Sold For $1009 By Wissler Officials
A deed admitted to record in the city clerk’s office shows Winchester Improvement Company transfers four lots to Hansbrough and Carter for cash consideration of 1009 dollars. The lots lie along Main Market Bond and Hart streets in the southern part of the city, previously sold years ago by Theodore Windel.
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Winchester Improvement Company
F.H
John L. Wissler
Hansbrough &Carter
Main
Market
Bond
Hart
Theodore Windel
Virginia Fair Weather Forecast Report
The notice notes a meeting of The Friendship Fire Co No 1 at 8 tonight in Berryville to consider an invitation. The forecast line mentions fair conditions with colder temperatures tonight and Friday.
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Virginia
The
Friendship Fire Co
Two Accidents at Baker Lime Works in West Virginia
Two incidents at the Baker lime works in Bunker Hill West Virginia are reported. An Italian loader fell four feet when a gang plank slipped, injuring his right ankle. A boiler feed pipe blew, burning George Jenkins on face and arms. a coworker extinguished his shirt fire. Reverend White began Presbyterian Church meetings assisted by Reverend Brown of Nashville Tennessee. Bert Lamon of Harpers Ferry visits aunt Ellen Janney. S.S. Cline spent Tuesday in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Baker Lime Works
George Jenkins
R.A. White
Presbyterian Church
S.A. Brown
Nestsville
Tenn
Bert Lamon
Harpers Ferry
Ellen Janney
S.S. Cline
Buesaay
Harrisburg
Haddox Offers Suits and Furnishings with Savings
Local advertisement from Haddox promotes suits overcoats hats caps shoes and gents furnishings with a promise of guaranteed money savings.
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Haddox
Wheat Prices Hold Firm as Markets Report Mixed Stance
Market report shows wheat steady at one dollar, corn firmer, oats firm, rye dull, and hay steady. Butter eggs and produce demand mixed with apples oranges grapes and cranberries up, cabbage plentiful, celery fair. wholesale prices list several items with per bushel and per ton figures.
Anniversary of Sheridan's Raid in Shenandoah Valley
A local commemorates the forty four year anniversary of General Philip Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley raid. The summary notes how the land is now peaceful and contrasts past war times with present calm, reflecting on the historic march and its distant memory.
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Phil. Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Brilliant Wedding At Grafton Hall
A society notice announces the December 22 wedding of Miss Rebecca Dulany to Mr. Frederick McElhone at Grafton Hall near Upperville Loudoun County Va. The Dulany sisters are well known locally and their horses have won prizes at Berryville and Upperville shows. Also listed is a theft notice for a blue and gold jardinier taken from a Fairmount avenue veranda with a $5 reward offered for information leading to the thief.
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Rebecca Dulany
Richard Dulany
Frederick McElhone
Grafton Hall
Dulany
Upperville
Loudoun County
Terry Dulany
Berryville
Fairmount Avenue
gk Co. _MILLER
Fairmount ‘Ave
Men Attend Revival at Braddock Street Church
Large congregations fill Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South as Rev D H Kern notes strong male interest. Rev J H Light from Front Royal preaches plain gospel sermons with a large choir. Evening services at 8 30 and 7 30 with a 7 o clock men’s prayer service in the Sunday school parlor.
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Braddock Street Meth Dist Episcopal Church
South
D. H. Kern
J. H. Light
Front Royal
Sunday School
Lemon Party Tonight at Market Street Rink
Evening at the downtown rink with moonlight skating promised. Boys hand lemons to each other and escort their girls for a night of casual fun. the 18 mood at the rink remains a focus.
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Market St
Paramount
Steck Purchases 79 Acre Farm in County Record
Deed recorded today in the county clerk's office shows J. B. Hicks and wife transferring a 79 acre farm on Middle road to Attorney John M. Steck for a consideration of $6,000. The transaction appears in city records as of today.
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Steck
Hicks
John M., Steck
Poultry Wanted By Sprint Produce Company
The Sprint Produce Co offers top cash prices for turkeys chickens geese and ducks. Loadings set for Thursday Friday and Saturday next week with multiple cars expected to transport stock.
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Sprint Produce Co
Lost ring reported, reward offered by Star office
A red and white gel ring is missing and may have been lost on Thursday along Market and Water streets near the auditorium. A general reward is offered for its return to the Star office.
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Geberal
Gold Fish For Sale At No 23 E Cork
A fine collection of five abstracts offered for sale at 23 East Cork Street. Contact information not fully legible in the fragment.
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E. Cork
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Capt. Gross
Valley Lutherans
Bowers
Miss Hyssong
Frank Kohlhausen
University of Virginia
Winchester and
Twentieth Century
Rochester
N. Y
Twentieth Century Limited
New York Central
Chicago
Blossom Road Crossing
George von L. Meyer
Cortelyous
George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Cortelyou
Roosevelt
DR. McGuire
Austin Richards
Crusher
Wee Wa
Weather Forecast
No. 1
H.B. Qrimm
Baker Lime
Wodgal
Sheridan
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