Villa is Again Located Near Durango City
El Paso reports Villa found in the district west of Durango City, with earlier Zaccatecas location retracted. Scott and Funston to confer at Fort Sam Houston before further moves. Columbus troops to push into Mexico after conference. Carranza forces suffer heavy losses in retaliatory action, Parral and Parral-supply lines noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Funston
EL Paso
Garcia
Villa
Durango City
Durango
Zaccatecas
Russians Land in France to Aid the Allies
A strong force of Russian troops arrived in Marseilles to fight alongside Allied forces. Transports docked at 2 15 pm as French troops and sailors greeted them with military honors and the Russian national anthem. General Lochwescu led the Russians, welcomed by General Manassier and General Guerin representing Joffre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marseilles
Sixth Hussars
Territorials
Latouche Treville
Lochwescu
Menassier
Guerin
Joffre
Winchester Gun Club Opens Spring Shoot At Local Grounds
The Winchester Gun Club kicked off its spring season with a daylong shoot along the Paper Mill road. Local shooters competed for top honors with Lester German of Dupont Powder Co winning professional honors by breaking 95 of 100 targets. scores for others ranged from 28 to 95. The next shoot will be announced later by The Star, with a warm invitation extended to ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester German
Dupont Powder Company
German
R. A. Grubbs
W. Wisecarver
Dr. Lippitt
G. Shepherd
Babcock
W. Shade
Knepper
Browning
C. A. Gayilor
G. Kershner
H. Thomas
A Seabright
R. Jones
C. Stickley
Star
Bankers' Meeting Sends Local Officials to Virginia
Mr. William G. Hardy cashier of Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Mrs. Hardy depart for Alexandria to attend Virginia Bankers' Association group 3 meeting. The convention is now in session. Mr. McKenny Berry of Washington visits relatives. William M. Swimley returns from Charlestown trip. Miss Louise G Harmer arrives from Lynchburg Woman's College to spend Eastern holidays with her parents on West Cork Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Hardy
Alexandria
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Mr .McKenny Berry
Washington
Louise G._ ‘Harmer
Woman's College
Lynchburg
Mrs. Harmer
West Cork Street
Miss Letitia Johnston Sets Sail To Wed In England
Miss Letitia H Johnston daughter of General Robert W Johnston sails from New York to marry Lieut Benson Walker of the Royal Naval Air Service in or near London. The couple began their romance long before the war and Miss Johnston travels with her future mother in law Mrs Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ryland
Liverpool
Letitia H. Johnston
Robert W. Johnston
Bingham
Ala
White Post
Clarke County
Benson Walker
Royal Naval Air Service of England
London
Miss Johnston
Walker
Toronto
Can
Europe
Canada
Naval Air Service
United States
High Seas
Miss. Johnston
Birmingham
Johnston
American State Department
Washington
Winchester
Alabama
Mount Vernon
Gordon Johnston
United States Army
General Wood
Blackwell’s Island
Leslie D. Kline Seeks Frederick County Superintendent Post
Letters from Leslie D. Kline of Stephens City announce his candidacy for Division Superintendent of Public Schools for Frederick County and Winchester City. He is a well known and educated resident, reputedly well versed in educational affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas
City of
Winchester
R. M
County of Frederick
Leslie D. Kline
Stephens City
County
Frederick County
Win
Kline
Sale of Oscar Barr Property at Court House Noon Saturday
A large brick building formerly occupied by the late Oscar Barr at 160 N Main Street will be offered for sale in front of the Court House at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday. See advertisement on another page of this paper. 4-19-19-8t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Barr
N. Main Street
Court House
Fruit spraying season now at hand
Cooper Bros offer lime and sulfur arsenate of lead paste and powder along with Black Leaf Forty. See us for prices. Also notes family visit: Mrs Harry Gordon and daughter Virginia of New York visiting Mrs E G Hollis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Gordon
Virginia
New York
E.G. Hollis
French Gains Around Verdun Reported by Official Statement
Paris reports French troops advancing on both sides of the Meuse in the Verdun offensive. German trench taken near Dead Man's Hill, counter-attacks roll back German footholds south of Fort Douaumont. Russian troops arrive on the western front amid French impatience with Joffre. Also notes Nassau sinking in the North Sea with 36 survivors and German bridge destruction near the Greek Serbian frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Dead Man's Hi
Triencourt Farm
Vaux Pond
Bryan Defeated as Delegate in Republican Primary
In Omaha Nebraska on April 20 Henry Ford leads Cummins by 1800 votes with Justice Hughes third. William J. Bryan was defeated for delegate to the National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Henry Ford
Cummins
Justice Hughes
William J. Bryan
Seed Oats Advertisement by H. H. Baker
Seed oats offered by H. H. Baker located at 46 East Piccadilly Street. All kinds of seeds available. Trade classified notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Baker
East Piccadily St
Donations To Confederate Monument Fund Acknowledged
Miss Lucy W Russell treasurer reports additional contributions to the Confederate monument fund totaling $44 from donors including George Benner Frank G Walter Jr J J Shanholtz Richard S Jolliffe T K Cartmell E J Evans and Katharine Cartmell Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy W.russell
Confederate Monument Fund
George Benner
Frank G. Walter, Jr
Chicago
Ill
J. J. Shanholtz
Richard 8. Jolliffe
T. K. Cartmell
E. J. Evans
Katharine Cartmell Graham
Suitable for Holding Lime and Sulphur Solution
Apply to H. F. Byrd. 1p tf)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
May Undego Operation At Friendship Fire Company
Mr. Irwin Arnold, longtime driver for the Friendship Fire Company horses, has been unable to work for several days due to illness. Kendall Grubb is covering his duties at the engine house. Arnold suffers from gallstones and may undergo a surgical operation, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Arnold
Friendship Fire Company
Kendall Grubb
Arnold
Convocation to Meet in Luray May 2 3 4
The Valley Convocation of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia will hold its semi annual meeting in Luray on May 2 3 and 4. Officers list speakers including Rev W D Smith Rev J R Ellis and Rev C J Gibson and program covers prayer sessions business meetings and discussions on promoting convocation and women’s work in parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Valley Convocation
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Virginia
Luray
B. D. Chambers
Busnese
W. D. Smith
D. D
Herbert S. Ohburn
Harrisonburg
Edward Wall
Giles B. Palmer
J. R. Dilis
Yancey
Rockingham County
C. J. Gibson
Women’s Auxiliary
Louise T. Davis
W. A
Winegar
Greene County
Davis
Kate 8
Powers
Winchester
Dean
J. R. Ellis
RR. W. Brown
Front Royal
R. €. Cowling
Wickliffe
White Post
H. 8. Osburn
For Sale Pony and runabout pony details Berryville ad
For sale a three year old pony and runabout harnesses. Pedigree listed as father standard bred trotter and mother thoroughbred pony. Respond to phone 12 J. A H Byrd Berryville Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throrough
J. A. H. Byrd
Berryville
Byrd Named to Virginia Military Training Camp Committee
H F Byrd receives a letter from Captain Gordon Johnston aide to General Leonard Wood announcing his appointment by Gov Henry C Stuart to the General Committee of the State of Virginia on the Military Training Camp Association. The Virginiane camp will be at Fort Oglethorpe Chattanooga. Appointment not political.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Gordon Johnston
Eleventh Cavalry
Leonard Wood
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia
Military Training Camp Association of the
United States
Fort Oglethorpe
Chattanooga
Easter Basket Sale Notice by Ramacciotti
100 filled Easter baskets available featuring candy toys and fruit Ramacciotti the Fruit Man advertises in the notice. Also promoting Fancy Porto Rico Molasses from Wingerter and Jenkins. Publication date listed as 4 18 20 21 1p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruits
Ramacciotti
Porto Rico
Wingerter
Jenkins
Hopeful that Germany will abandon harsh submarine methods
Washington officials express growing optimism that Germany may abandon present submarine warfare against merchant ships. If Berlin signals a shift, the United States plans to debate how submarines should be used and will support humanitarian aid while awaiting final peace conference outcomes. No answer expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Germany
White House
Congress
Ian
von Bernstorff
State Department
Villistas Convicted in Miller Murder at Columbus
Six Villistas charged with the March 9 murder of Charles Chase Miller during the Villa raid were found guilty in Deming New Mexico of murder in the first degree on the second count of the indictment for aiding and abetting in felony leading to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
New Mexico
Charles Chase Miller
Columbus
Villa
Memorial of Winchester native Charles Miller recalls tragic death
Charles Miller, a prominent Columbus druggist and Winchester native, was killed while helping women and children during a street incident. Villa's men shot him, then mistreated his body. his burial will be in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Winchester
Mr. Miler
Villa
Mr. Miller
Columbus
Sale of Nelson Ashton Property
Two desirable properties of late Nelson Ashton will be sold at the Court House on Saturday April 22. The first is a large residence and store room at Kern and Wilwig streets, the second a six room residence on Highland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Ashton
Kern and
Wilwig Streets
Highland Avenue
Court House
Pasture on Equity Land Availability Comment
A limited number of stock will be pastured for one month commencing May 1 and possibly longer. Contact L C Bromley, manager, at No 716 S Washington Street. RABE p-21.
Blanche Warren Dies of Burns at Age Seven
Stephens City Va April 21 word reached relatives that Blanche Warren seven daughter of Harry Warren of Bristol Pa died Wednesday from burns suffered the day before. Funeral 11 Saturday at Poworth Church near Vaucluse with burial in Green Hill Cemetery where her mother is buried. Warren is grandson of the late A B Rothgeb of this place and many friends here express sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephons City
Blanche Warren
Harry Warren
Bristol
Vaucluse
Poworth Church
Green Hild
Stephens City
Mr. Warren
A. B. Rothgeb
Ladies with Small Feet Oxford Sale at Jolliffe & Jolliffe
One hundred pairs of Ladies and Misses Oxfords in sizes from 112 to 3 142, worth from 2 to 4 dollars, will be sold at once for 98 cents per pair at Jolliffe & Jolliffe's.
Cochran Cochran Engagement Announced in Fauquier County
Mr and Mrs Robert S Cochran of Plains Fauquier announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Charlotte Newton Cochran to Mr Rolfe Robertson of Haymarket Va. The wedding is planned for the evening of June 7 at Grace Episcopal Church Plains with Spring display at H K Green and Brothers Draperies and Rugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Cochran
Plains
Fauquier County
Charlotte Newton Cochran
Rolfe Robertson
Haymarket
Grace Episcopal Church
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Casas Grandes District
Carranza
Travina
Villistas
Reyes
Coahuila and Pacific
Trevina
Parral
Persihing
W. T. Barr
Rockland Camp Royal
Neighbors of America
Berita Lee
Dupont Company
Winchester Gun Club
Tance
Bankers’ Meeting
William M. Swimley
Charlestown
W. Va
Ocean
Supt. OF Schools
Chester
Cooper Bros
Dead Man’s Hill
Yumiden
Holland
Nassau
North Sea
Amsterdam
Salonikt
Dobovitza
Dorien
Gievgeli
Serbia
Bryan
C. R. Page
F. W. Neve
Ivy
MR. Byrd
Berlin
von Bethmann-Holweg
William
Anmiy
San Antonio
Miller
Deming, N. M
Ladies
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