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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1916

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Cabinet Meeting Signals Key Decisions on Germany and Mexico

Washington reports outline a cabinet gathering likely to shape U S foreign policy on Germany and Mexico. Officials expect advance German submarine reply and General Scott’s Mexican assessment with Carranza’s demands guiding withdrawal or continuation.

The Star Washington Germany Gerard General Scott Mexico Carranza Senator Stone Representative Flood White House Poent Semator Jone Flood United States State Department von Bernstorff Gregory Lansing New York City Wlolf von Igel Department of Justice

J Luther Richard Dies After Long Illness at 51

J Luther Richard of Frederick County died early this morning at 811 South Braddock street after a lingering illness. Survived by widow Sophia Hodgson Richard and daughter Callie Richard, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral at his residence Monday at 3 PM, Rev W O Talbert officiating, Mount Hebron Cemetery burial.

J. Luther Richard Frederick County South Braddock Street Richard Sophia Hodgson Richard This City Callie Richard Rockport Imd William Richard White Post Harvey Richard Marlboro Wesley Richard Lake Hamilton Fla Julius Richard Opequon Jacob Richard Winchester Sallie Rudolph Stephens City Martha Snapp W. O. Talbert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Cemetery

Knights Templar To Hold Easter Service in Martinsburg

In West Virginia a Grand Commandery resolution prompts Easter services Monday evening the 24th at Christ Reform Church Martinsburg by Palestine Commandery No 2 with Rev A M Gluck preaching. Winchester Commandery No 12 plans full uniform attendance and autos leave at 5 30 afternoon. E E Rodgers of Middletown Va visited for business.

Grand Commandery Knights Templar West Virginia Palestine Commandery No. 2 Martinsburg Christ Reformed Church City A. M. Gluck Winchester Commandery No. 12 K. T Winchester Templars

Field Marshal Von Der Goltz Dies of Spotted Fever in Turkey

Berlin April 22 The German war office reports Field Marshal Von Der Goltz died at his headquarters in Turkey after an illness of ten days from spotted fever. Paris reports a fierce night attack on Dead Man's Hill by German troops penetrating French trenches but retaken in a counter attack. Sofia bombed by a French aviator covering 185 miles there and back with no casualties. Italy calls up more troops by royal decree. Verdun analysis says French have initiative on the Meuse but no broad offensive.

New York State Department Kaiser Paris Germany America William von Bethmann-Holweg France Verdun Berlin The War Office Today von der Goltz Turkey Dead Man's Hill Cassette Woods Vaux Meuse Saloniki Sofia Bulgaria al- Hed Almied London Trebizond Erzerum Rome Patrick Bronte Bronte

Charlotte Bronte Born in England in 1816 Century Anniversary

One hundredth anniversary of Charlotte Bronte birth noted in 1816 to 1876. The article recalls her stormy childhood at the Bronte parsonage on the moors with four sisters facing poverty and illness. It links their early schooling, governess years, and literary legacies in Jane Eyre Agnes Grey and family tragedy.

Charlotte Bronte England Bronte Sisters Eagleta Charlotte Miss Temple Agnes Gray Annie Bronte Bramwell

Seed Oats Seed Oats

Seed oats advertised by H. H. Baker located at 46 East Piccadilly Street offering all kinds of seeds for sale.

H. H. Baker East Piccadily St

Miss Berry to Marry in May in Woodstock and Pittsburgh

Mrs. John H. Berry of Woodstock announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Natalie West Berry to Mr. Harry H. Hill of Pittsburgh. The ceremony is set for Thursday May 4 at 3 o'clock at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Woodstock with a residence in Pittsburgh after June 1 at 5469 Black Street.

Miss Berry John H. Berry Woodstock Natalie West Berry Harry H. Hill Pittsburgh Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Black Street

Vaudeville Benefit at Bryarly's School House April 26

A vaudeville entertainment event at Bryarly's School House on April 26 supports Bryarly's Cornet Band. The Friendship Band of Winchester and other musicians perform. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Mrs. A W Kinney returns to her home in Falls Church Virginia with her sister Miss Elizabeth Kern. Fancy Porto Rico molasses advertised by Wingerter and Jenkins.

Bryarly Friendship Band of Winchester A. W. Kinney Bentley Kerfi F East Falls Church Elizabeth Kern

Believed Hunt for Villa Abandoned by U S Forces

Reports from the border say the American expedition has little chance to take Villa and will withdraw. Villa strengthens south of the Chihuahua Durango line while north of it Americans rest awaiting a Scott Funston conference result. Troops for Columbus reach 2310 with the Seventeenth Infantry arriving and the Sixth Cavalry due soon.

Villa Carranza Chihuahua-Durango Scott Funston Vtia Columbus N. M Pershing

Pasture on Equity Land Available May First

A limited number of stock will be pastured for one month commencing May 1 and likely for additional months. Contact L. C. Bromley, manager, at 716 South Washington Street for details.

L. C. Bromley Washington Street

Rev Homer H Sherman named field agent for Randolph Macon Academy

Rev. Homer H Sherman a prominent Baltimore conference minister has been appointed field agent for Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Va to build school support and liquidate its debt. He is a former academy teacher and Randolph Macon College graduate who will promote the Methodist system including Randolph Macon College Lynchburg Woman's College and other Randolph Macon institutions. Also notes visiters Mr Robin Wotring and Mr George Settle registered at Hotel Evans.

H. H. Sherman Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Homer H. Sherman Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester Shenandoah Valley Randolph-Macon College Ashland Sherman Academy Virginia W. W. Smith Randolph-Macon - Woman's College Lynchburg Bedford City Randolph- Macon Academy Randolph-Macon Institute Danville

Weather outlook for Easter in Winchester area

The Winchester section expects fair and cool weather on Easter Sunday with brisk winds shifting in various directions during the day. A light breeze from the west toward evening may accompany mild temperatures, not hot enough to raise the mercury significantly.

Milagly Winchester

Wind Damage Reported in Boyce Area Farm

The storm last evening caused major damage on a Winchester area farm owned by Mrs Mamie Sprint near Boyce Clarke County two silos were blown over and a roof torn from barns A man named Clarence Adams injured by flying timbers but not seriously hurt Dr N R Smith of Gainesboro reports hail detected in western Frederick County with little damage overall Residents in Boyce and Millwood noted no additional destruction seen.

Winchester Boyce Clarke County Mamie Sprint Mgr Clarence Adams Millwood N. R. Smith Gainesboro Frederick County

Local visitors check in at Hotel Jack

Mr and Mrs William C Weaver Jr and Mr W L Jones of Front Royal Virginia were registered last night at Hotel Jack.

William C.weaver, Jr W. L. Jones Front Royal Hotel Jack

New Pastor Will Preach Tomorrow

Rev W R Alexander of Chester Pa has accepted a call to First Baptist Winchester. He will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m on Easter Sunday. Morning topic The Dawn of a New Pastorate and evening The Three Bells of the Easter Chimes. Sunday school at 9 30 a m.

W. R. Alexander Chester First Baptist Church of Winchester

Dr Fries to Preach in Winchester Sunday Morning

Rev. Wi. O. Fries native of Frederick county arrives in Winchester and will preach at the United Brethren Church on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Fries edits the United Brethren Sunday school literature and hails from Dayton Ohio.

Wi. O. Fries D. D Dayton Ohio United Brethren Winchester United Brethren Church Dr. Fries Frederick County

Noted Landmark Demolished for New McCrory Building

J G McCrory announces plans to tear down the oil Taylor Hotel on Main Street Winchester to erect a two building complex with 68 foot frontage and 160 foot depth. One unit to house a McCrory store and the other for rent. Hable Brothers may operate a moving picture theater in rear spaces. The Taylor Hotel, historic site of Civil War activity and visits by Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, will be removed with local labor used for the project.

J. G. McCrory McCrory Store Association Winchester Oil Taylor McCrory The Star Today A. W. Bailey Igohad Taylor H Messrs. Hable Brothers Main Street Ol Taylor Shenandoah Valley Henry Clay Daniel Webster Shirley Carter Dite

King's Daughters distribute Easter flowers to homebound

The King's Daughters held their annual Easter flower distribution yesterday afternoon. About fifty pots of blooming plants were given to people confined by sickness and several pots were placed in Memorial Hospital wards.

King’s Daughters Memorial Hospital

Baltimore Grain Markets Open Close Report

At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets at 8 o clock this afternoon No 2 red wheat was quoted at 1 1418 dollars and corn at 838 dollars Mrs W M Perry returned to Cumberland Md last night after a short stay in town

Baltimore W. M. Perry Cumberland, Md

Bran and Middling Available From Winchester Milling

Rockland Camp Royal Neighbors of America plans a play titled Saved by the Royal Neighbors at Boyce High School Auditorium on Wednesday April 26 at 8 PM. The event promotes a community fundraiser while announcing bran and middling supply from Winchester Milling Corporation Sons.

Winchester Milling Corporation, Successors W. RB. Baker Rockland Camp Royal Neighbors of America

For Sale New Barrels for Lime and Sulphur Solution

Barrels suitable for holding lime and sulphur solution offered for sale. Apply to H. F. Byrd at 1p tf.

H. F. Byrd

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Twesda People OF America Canada Hines Hig E. E. Rodgers Middletown von der Goliz Berten Denath Wire Verdon Fate University of Michigan Nemo Times Lowood Maria Elizabeth Bronte Emily Fancy Porto Rico Mollasses Wingerter Jenkins Istas Robert Wotring Morgantown W. Va Howard Shockey National Avenue George W. Settle Flint Hill, Va Hotel Evans Boyce Section Old Taylor Hotel Hable Brothers Baltimore Grain Markets I, W. Dick
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