Devereux Bowly Arrives Home From France Service
Mrs George Bowly of this city announces the arrival of Devereux Bowly in Newport News after long service in France. Bowly, about 19 at enlistment, served with the Ra Division in the heavy artillery and saw extensive combat. He may be sent to a hospital before returning home. The Susquehanna brought 2000 men from France, with reportedly fine weather on the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowly
France
Bowly
Newport Newe
Susquehanna
Sergeant W. R. Price Training Across Three Cantonments
Sergeant W. R. Price, who left here early in the war with a contingent for Camp Lee and entered the non-commissioned school, was later transferred to Camp Shelby Mississippi and then to Camp Humphrey Virginia where he was given his discharge.
Notice to Boy Scouts Funeral for General Johnston
All Boy Scouts are requested to attend the funeral of General R. D. Johnston at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stonewall Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
R. D. Johnston
Stonewall Cemetery
Veterans to Honor General R. D. Johinston Funeral
Members of Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans will gather at Stonewall Cemetery North Carolina lot at 12 30 o clock for the last rites and burial of General R D Johinston. By order Commander GW Kurtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby Camp
North Carolina
Stonewall Cemetery
R. D. Johinston
Kurtz
Court appoints J Foster Gray estate administrator
On motion by C H Keeler in the Corporation Court J Foster Gray was named administrator of TA McCauley estate as a nephew and heir. He posted a $900 bond. McCauley died last month at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Keeler
Corporation Court
TA McCauley
J. Foster Gray
Kiev Taken by Bolshevik Forces Amid War Dispatch
Bolshevik troops have captured Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, according to a Moscow dispatch. Many prisoners were taken as Swedish volunteers reportedly fled or faced heavy losses during the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiev
Bolshevik
The
Star
Copenhagen
Ukraina
Moscow
Greece Presents Peace Claims at Inter-Allied Conference
Greece's premier Venizelos addressed the five powers today, outlining territorial claims in south Albania and Smyrna. President Wilson pursued a full program of activities, addressing the Chamber of Deputies and a league of nations committee during a busy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Greece
M. Venizelos
Isade Ape Uiekache
Wade
Albania
Smyrna
Daren Ik Aumaainine
Theaé
Italy
Wilson
Supreme Inter-Allied Conference
Chamber of Deputies
League of Nations
Court Hides January Term Behind Closed Doors
Judge orders the January term of the Circuit Court held behind closed doors in Clarke County due to alleged influence in the Berryville area. All nonessential persons were excluded from the proceedings to ensure order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jueticy
In. Clarke
Berryville
Captain Horace Browne Returns from French War Front
Captain Horace Browne of the United States Army, who served in France, has returned home and is visiting relatives. He married Mite Winfred Swimley of Winchester shortly after volunteering. He is son of Mrs. Horace Browne and brother of Mrs. cw. A. Baker of South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Browne
United States Army
France
Captain Browne
Mite Winfred Swimley
Winchester
Cw. A. Baker
South Washington Street
Parliament Ament Faces Busy Reconstruction Session
London reports that when Parliament convenes it will confront vast national and international problems shaping a unique session. Ireland will be unrepresented except for 100 Ulster unionists and 76 Irish seats are vacant due to Sinn Fein departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Ireland
Sinn ‘Lein
Local Coal Sales Directory Notice In The Star
Notice states sale bills printed at The Star office will be listed in the sales directory column without charge. Mentions coal brands Pewna Red Ash Pocahontas and Pen Mar Smokeless Coal and includes a telephone contact for Appie Sates and ey hey papel Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Star
Winchester Men Meet in France
Private Frank J. Russell of Navible County, listed in Company I of the 116th Infantry, writes from Tours France December 23 recounting meeting Mr Lawson Armentrout formerly of Winchester. Russell, recovering from gas exposure in the Argonne, says he is now in a new hospital and recalls news from Boyd’s drug store. He notes Winchester as a lively spot with nightly Red Cross movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Tours
France
Americas
Lawson
Mentrout
Boyd
Winchester
Treebure
Armentrout
Hee
Red Cross
Patterson son of Joseph Patterson arrives in Hampton Roads
Ed Patterson, son of Mr Joseph Patterson of this county, enlisted in the United States Navy after the war began. He has arrived at Newport News Virginia and is on a ship in Hampton Roads. A letter to his sister Mrs Fred Forney confirms his foreign service and submarine hunting duties. He expects early discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baward
HH. Patterson
Joseph 3. Patterson
United States ‘Navy
Newport News
Hampton ‘Roads
Fred. Forney
Patterson
Naval Service
Women Helped To Keep Navy Going
At the armistice signing more than 36,000 civilians worked for the navy, including 2,000 women, Rear Admiral Earl told a congressional committee. He cited civilian labor in ordnance during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Phe Sten
Earl
Bureau of Ordnance of the Navy
Unusual Honor Granted Wilson in French Chamber
President Wilson appeared on the floor of the French Chamber of Deputies marking the first visit by a foreigner in seventy years to receive such homage. The scene was impressive as the assembly greeted him with notable ceremony and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wilson
Chamber of Deputies
France
Dep
Funeral Rites For Hugh K. Green In Winchester
The funeral of Hugh K. Green, senior member of H. K. Green and Brother, was held this afternoon at Mount Hebron Cemetery. City business paused as officials and Grace Church members attended the service and the choir sang two hymns. Active pallbearers included Dr. G. Hy Heist, Dr. P. W. Boyd, Dr. A. D. Henkel, and several local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Grace Church
Jesus
G. Hy Heist
PW. Boyd
A. D. Henkel
Messie
G. Clarence ‘Miller
Robert Bell
Robert Schultz
William R. Miller
Godfrey C. Miller
Wheat price guarantee eyed for 1919 crop
Washington officials and western millers urge congressional action to set a government guaranteed price of 2.26 per bushel for the 1919 wheat crop and to maintain flour prices at a proportionate market value to protect mills from losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fab
West
House Committee
Jose
Whitacre News Notes From Whitacre Virginia
A. young son of W. B. Miller died last week from influenza. The family lives on Timber Ridge in Morgan County West Virginia. H. Whitacre is ill in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh with bladder and kidney troubles. The school reopened after being closed due to influenza. James Pugh and his son Roy Pugh of Clifton visit their father and grandfather Lemuel Pugh. Troy Dick and wife and baby visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
W. B. Miler
Timber Ridge
Morgan County
Mx.h. D. Whitacre
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Yeing
James Pugh
Roy Pugh
Clifton
W. Va
Lemuel Pugh
Troy Dick
Demonstrations on Pruning and Mouse Control in Frederick Clarke Orchards
Experts outline a February schedule of pruning and mouse eradication demonstrations across Frederick and Clarke counties. Events run February 5 to 6 with 10 am and 2 pm sessions at multiple orchards, culminating in Winchester and Millwood meetings to discuss pruning and rodent control strategies for 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and Clarke
Frederick
Clarke
Green
Ridge Road
D. Robinson
Clearbrook
Wigginton
Cedar Creek Road
Walter Gore
Round Hill
Woodward
Charlestown
Berryville
Millwood
Washington Discharges Authorized For Certain War Service Members
War Department orders immediate discharge for select dualled or regular army personnel returning to the United States. Families seek the presence of discharged individuals, with officials noting the need for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pershing
War Department
United States
Sister of Late Custy Named Administratrix of Estate
Sister of the late William Custy, who died unmarried, is appointed administratrix of his estate. She posts a bond of $600. Appraisers are to be named. Custy died several weeks ago from a fall at the home of Mrs Anderson.
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William
Custy
Biv’ Eikter
Mths
Andeson
Benjamin M. Jobe Dies at 62 in Luray Virginia
Relatives in ths section have been notified of the death of Mr. Benjamin M. Jobe aged 62 at his home in Luray Virginia. He was prominent in local business and farming and recently returned from Charlottesville after an operation. Survived by widow and two sons, he was the last of SHae Jove’s family of Page county and was brother in law to Mrs. Frank J. Russell of Frederick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin M. Jobe
Luray
Charlottesville
A. Hospital
Shae Jove
Page County
Jobe
Frank J. Russell
Frederick ‘County
Shenandoah Valley
For Sale Quartered Oak Dining Set and Mahogany
Classified line lists for sale a quartered oak dining set and a mahogany item. Readable details include the furniture type and wood, with contact or price omitted in the fragment.
Frederick County Circuit Court Opens February Term
The February term of Frederick County Circuit Court opened with Judge Frank B. Whiting presiding. Jurors were summoned including H B Kiine M Carter G W Armel Henry Myers and others. The Commonwealth case against James Whittington regarding alleged State prohibition violations was continued and a license issue for a key defense witness was also continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Frank B. Whiting
H.B. Kiine
M. Carter
G. W. Armel
Henry Myers
C. T. Pawcett
William R.hillyard
John Y. Himelright
T. ©. Morrison
Wiss Mace
Tc, Adams
H. BR
A.C
Fred Lineburg
Strother
Charles Williama
George Carver
Winchester Guards Attend Funeral of Gen R D
The Winchester company of State Guards are invited to attend the funeral for the late Gen R D. The service will be held at 1 o clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Company of State Guards
R. D. di
Chicken ord walle dippete at Hotel
Notice reads about a chicken order or waterdipping incident at a hotel with unclear details and no clear names or dates. The fragment provides minimal context and no identifiable parties or actions.
General R. D. Johnston Buried in Mecklenburg County
The obituary notes General R. D. Johnston of Mecklenburg County North Carolina who died after wounds at Antietam September 17 1862. He was buried at White Port near Stonewall Cemetery with a posthumous ceremony featuring local organizations and patriotic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Johnston
Mecklenburg ‘County
of. C
Masel
Caroling
Cohen
Antietam
Johnston
White Port
Northoliia
Stonewall Cemetery
Crowder to Be Judge Advocate Appointment Reported
Washington February 3 reports indicate Major General Enoch H Crowder who ran the draft system during the war will be named a judge advocate of the army The note adds his reprimand by General March for testimony before a congressional committee will not block the appointment
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Washington
Enoch H. Crowder
March
Germany Reports Sufficient Bread Supply Through May Fifteenth
A dispatch to the French High Commission in Washington states Germany has enough bread to provision the entire country until May 15. It notes Germans admit the food situation is not as dire as some reports suggested, though conditions vary by location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
French High Commission
United States
Bolshevik Plans Shift to Personal Propaganda in Sweden
Copenhagen feb 3 The Russian Bolshevik is abandoning foreign propaganda and turning to personal work to spark a general revolution against existing regimes. Swedish paper prints the tale as circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Fragmentary wartime claim noted by reader
The brief OCR fragment mentions soldiers and a cut in half but provides no clear event, names, places, or dates. It suggests a wartime claim or casualty reference without verifiable details.
Colgate and Compady Laboratory Accident Report
Fragmentary notice describes a lab incident involving Colgate and Compady with workers injured. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates a dangerous working environment and potential casualties among employees. Further readable specifics are not available in the fragment.
Soldier in Dugout Found A Winchester Rifle
A dated field report notes a soldier in a dugout discovering a Winchester rifle. The incident is recorded with minimal context and no injuries or further actions documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Winchester
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Devereux Bowly
Rainbow Division
Wilson Pats
Wire
Gpt
COAL
Teo Russell
Dawson Armentrout
Onis Red Cross
Navible
Bis Patterson
AR. HK
Hugh K. Green
H.K. Green and Bro
Mount Hebron Cemetery
And
Grace ‘Luthan
Meiber
Sthogh
Church Council
Whitacre News
Cpunty Grand Mary
Logal Guard
the Star
All
Colgate
Compady
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