Villa crisis drives Pershing orders to capture Villa
Washington reports drastic moves to preclude Villa’s advance in Chihuahua with a push for Pershing to have free rein. Carranza’s protocol decision and Juarez attack fears frame the ten day window as U S officials weigh action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
Villa
Chihuahua
Mexico
Wadson
Lansing and
Baker
State and War Departments
Pershing
Chihuahua City
Arredondo
General Pershing
War Department
Wilson
Army General Staff
Saaeke
Atlantic City
Carranza
Petching
Carranga
Mrs Harrison Breaks Her Limb in Fall
Mrs. Nelie Harrison wife of Representative Thomas W Harrison is confined to her parents home in Dover with a bad fracture of her left limb. She fell on a carpet roll at their South Washington street residence and broke both bones just above the ankle. She had returned from Washington to pack for winter and had leased an apartment there when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelie Harrison
Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
Thomas Cover
Dover
Robert McC
Barrisoe
Harrison
Washington
Winchester
Congress Opens with Wilson Message Read in House
The short session begins next Tuesday with President Wilson delivering his annual message to the House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
House of Representatives
Status of Marina Still in Doubt
Washington officials said the failure of the British foreign office to provide official details on the British steamer Marina, sunk by a German submarine, blocks formal negotiations with Germany. The State Department cannot confirm whether the ship served in the British transport, though London was asked for the information in early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foreign Office
United States
Marina
Germany
State Department
Admiralty
London
Hand made Christmas Gifts Benefit Kernstown Manse
Christmas crafts sale to aid church societies includes free light refreshments at Kernstown Manse on Wednesday December 6 1916 from 2 to 10 pm. Miss Theresa Lynch recently visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M M Lynch departed today for Amosville in Rappahannock County Virginia where she will teach school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown Manse
Theresa Linch
M. M. Lynch
Amosville
Rappahannock County
Treasurer of Monument Fund Reports On Confederate Memorial
Miss Lucy W sell treasurer of the Confederate monument fund presents a public note praising the Winchester and Frederick county memorial in the Court House Square. She commends sculptor Frederick C Hibbard of Chicago for his artistry and heart inspired by the Southerner as the project nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy W. Sell
Confederate Monument Fund
Court House Square
Winchester
Frederick County
Frederick C. Hibbard
Chicago
Roszel Addresses Virginia Prep School Session in Richmond
Dr. B. M. Roszel principal of Shenandoah Valley Academy spoke on Military Training in Schools at the Virginia section meeting of the Southern Association of Preparatory Schools in Richmond. About 2500 educators attended. Roszel and Mrs. Roszel planned a few days in Richmond before returning to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Virginia
Southern Association of Preparatory Schools
Richmond
Roszel
United States
Winchester
Police Stop Cider Sales Near City Hall
A man and woman from the county were selling barrel cider near City Hall on Water Street. Chief Doran halted more sales, warning cider could be sold only after vinegar processing and requiring a special license. The pair left town under orders.
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Doran
City and Country Bankers Clash Over Check Fees
Washington observers report a major split between country bank chairmen and big city bankers on whether charges may be collected for cashing checks at out of town banks. The dispute is set to surface at the upcoming session of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Flat Wheat Prices
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 1.7214 dollars and sprn at 99 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Golden Rule Bible Class Plans Sunday Tabernacle Service
The Golden Rule Bible Class will attend tabernacle services Sunday afternoon in a body meeting at 2 o'clock. Men are invited to march with the class. Mr. Hugh E. Naylor of Front Royal Virginia was a visitor in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
E. Naylor
Front Royal
Rising Tide Novel Exploits New Women and Weather
Excerpted lines discuss a novel titled Rising Tide and its portrayal of women in Winchester with a light note on local weather from December 2, 1859. The fragment hints at larger reminiscence of that era and cites a biblical allusion about not publicizing certain events.
Diphtheria Fatal To Mary Marple
Mary Louise Marple seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Marple and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Beverly Lockhart of this city died at home from diphtheria. She was taken ill seriously and died after a period of illness. The funeral was held at 10 this morning and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Marple
Thomas Marple
Beverley Lockhart
Highland Avenue
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Leaving Soon For Sunny California
Natanie M. Zirkle of this city leaves The Star after ten years with Mr. Harry Fiocod Byrd and plans a six month stay in California starting next week. She will visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs D H Patterson in Antioch. Patterson was a Winchester resident and manager of the Old Dominion Paper Company plant. The Star and Mr Byrd part with her reluctantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natanie M. Zirkle
Harry Fiocod Byrd
the Star
The
Star
California
Misa Zirkle
D. H. Patterson
Antioch
Patterson
John T. Noonan Quits the Winchester Police Force
John T. Noonan resigned from the Winchester police after several years of service. He joined the Adams Express Company as head of local delivery yesterday due to night work not suiting him. Chief Deranta stated no temporary replacement has been hired yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Noonan
Winchester
Adams Express Company
Noonan
Baltimore and Ohio timetable delayed to winter start
The Baltimore and Ohio schedule for the system is postponed again and will likely begin the winter timetable on Sunday the 10th. Few changes are expected on the main line, with the Shenandoah division planning an extra southbound train between Harpers Ferry and Strasburg Junction.
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Shenandoah
Harpers Ferry
Strasburg Junction
Lectures by Dr McQueen and Frederick Palmer at Handley
Handley Board announces two free public lectures at City Hall and Empire Theater next Thursday and Friday. Dr Peter McQueen speaks on Mexico with illustrated narration, while Frederick Palmer describes the battles of the Somme Verdun with motion pictures. Strong interest and seating before eight.
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Handley Board
Peter McQueen
City Hall
Mexico
Frederick Palmer
Somme
Palmer
Moton Pictures
Empire Theater
Doctor MacQueen
Verdun
MacQueen
Valley People Pleased With Judge Whiting
A Richmond dispatch reports Governor Stuart named Berryville lawyer F B Whiting to the Seventeenth judicial circuit covering Glarke Warren Frederick Shenandoah and Winchester. Valley residents compare him to popular Judge Thomas W Harrison and praise his conservative fair legal stance.
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F. B. Whiting
Berryville
Seventeenth ‘Judicial Circuit
Glarke
Warren
Frederick
Shenandoah
Winchester
Stuart
Thomas W. Harrison
Harrison
Hay
Seventeenth Circuit
Tom Harrison
Whiting
Judge Harrison
Valley
Congress
Meek
Christmas Cash Club Enrollment Night Ad
The Christmas Cash Club opens for name enrollment on Saturday night December 16. Shenandoah Valley National Bank backs the promotion with attractive features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Iptf
Special Service At Baptist Church
A special service is planned at the Baptist Church tomorrow morning at 11 o clock. The ordinance of baptism will be observed followed by the Lord's Supper. The Sunday school service proceeds as usual at 10 a m.
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The
Baptist Church
Percy Highnet Dies in Chicago Slop House
Percy Highnet eldest son of General Highnet of England and Oxford graduate, dies in a Chicago slop-house. Six other derelicts will carry him to a city grave. He was disinherited for marrying beneath his station and never sent for his wife, whom he left 15 years ago. A pallbearer message to his parents says he died as he had lived, beneath his station.
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Chicago
Percy Highnet
General Highnet
England
Oxford
Highnet
America
Christmas Savings Club Promoted by Shenandoah Valley Bank
The Christmas Savings Club organized by Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia invites open accounts with membership starting December 11 1916. Public teas and refreshments featuring tea sandwiches hot chocolate and cakes are offered each Saturday from 4 to 5 pm at Christ Church parish as part of the club outreach.
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Christmas Savings Club
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Winchester, Va
Shenandoah Valley
Spft
Those in Sin Are Spiritually Blind Sermon At Union
A religious service led by Mr. Stapleton drew about twenty five attendees who responded to the sermon from John 11 35 Jesus Wept focusing on God's sympathy and the churchs call to repentance. The evening service was described as deeply moving with strong congregation support and offers to cover expenses. No morning service is listed for today.
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Persena
Benevolent Order Memorial Service Tomorrow at Central Lodge
No. 867 Benevolent Order to hold a memorial service tomorrow afternoon at the lodge corner Water and Market streets under lodge leadership. An impressive event with orchestra music in memory of lodge members who created the Great Divide. The memorial oration will be delivered by Clifton A. Woodrum of Roanoke, a Washington and Lee University graduate. Public invited.
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Clifton A. Woodrum
Roanoke
Woodrum
Washington and Lee
State of Liberty to Blaze Tonight
New York reports the Statue of Liberty will be illuminated tonight as a beacon visible for miles at sea. President Wilton aboard the Mayflower will trigger the blaze with Chauncey M. Depew delivering the principal remarks. French Ambassador Jusserard will read a message from President Poincare and speak for France.
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New York
New York Harbor
America
Wilton
Leten
Chauncey M. Depew
Jusserard
Poincare
France
Xmas Savings Club Ad at The People's Bank
Stephens City Virginia notice that the Xmas Savings Club at The People's Bank will close the week of December 18. The ad urges four account openings and mentions application at 502 Fairmont Avenue.
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Xmas Savings Club
the People's Bank
Stephens City
Virginia
Cork
Emall
Fairmont Avenue
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