United States Moves to End Bandit Raids on Mexican Border
Washington reports cabinet approval for Secretary Baker to order an expedition into Mexico to capture Villa and his bandits. About 5,000 American troops will join, with General Funston awaiting word on action as raids continue near Columbus and across the border.
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United States
Henican
Villa
Funston
Mexico
el Paso
Nogales
Washington
War Baker
Baker
State Department
Carranza
Columbus
N. M
Hachita
Huerta
Frederick Funston
War Department
Fort Bliss
Douglas
Arizona
San Bernardino
New Mexico
Victoriano
Twentieth
United States Infantry
Douglas Efi
Germany
Japan
White A Candidate for Attorney General in 1917
Rockbridge delegate Hugh A. White announces he will seek the office of attorney-general in the August 1917 Democratic primary. White is a long-time General Assembly member and a relative of W Spotswood White of Winchester. The official candidate list includes White for attorney-general alongside other statewide posts with Floyd W. King not yet declared.
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Hugh A. White
Rockbridge
General Assembly
White
W. Spotswood White
Winches
Floyd W. King
Clifton Forte
Mr. King
Mne
Is-Es Folows
A. W. Harman
Richmond
James B. Botts
Roanoke
Charles A. Johnston
Radford
Barney Keezell
Rockingham
Commonwealth
James
Staunton
Hugh A. White Rockbridge
R. C. Stearnes
Harris Hart
Towboat Sunk In Gale On Ohio River At Wolpar
The towboat J O Watson capsized and sank during a river gale near Wolpare West Virginia early today. One hull was reported lost with possible crew missing while river traffic halted.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wolpare
Death Comes Suddenly Near Gerrardstown WV
George L. Miller of Gerrardstown area died suddenly from heart trouble while driving home from a sale at Inwood. He was 54, survived by his widow Clara Dillon and seven children, plus four sisters. Funeral arrangements had not been set as of 2 p.m.
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The
Star
Gerardstown
W. Va
George L. Miller
Gerrardstown
Harry Snapp
Inwood
Hoffman
Mr. Miller
George E. Miller
Clara Dillon
Berkeley County
Virginia Mary
Louise
James
Anna
George
Belle Miller
Robert Horner
Arden
John Weller
Swan Pond
Jacob Aikens
Freight Wreck Delays Westbound Baltimore and Ohio Trains
Martinsburg West Virginia March 10 Westbound trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were delayed yesterday by a freight wreck at the little tunnel cut near Harpers Ferry No one was hurt No 55 was detoured along the Valley branch to Charlestown and from there over the Norfolk and Western to Shenandoah Junction then to Martinsburg
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The
Star
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Little Tunnel
Harpers Ferry
Valley
Charlestown
Norfolk and Western Railway
Shenandoah Junction
Meeting of Doctors Charms Eastern Panhandle Society
In Charlestown on March 10 the Eastern Pan handle Medical Society held a meeting of interest. Papers were read by Dr. Shipley of Baltimore Dr. Hunter H. McGuire of Winchester and Dr. Venning of Charlestown. Delegates were elected to the West Virginia Medical Society annual meeting in Wheeling May 16 17. The next society meeting will be in Martinsburg on the second Wednesday in June.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Eastern Panhandle Medical Society
Shipley
Baltimore
Hunter H. McGuire
Winchester
Venning
West Virginia Medical Society
Wheeling
Chas. H. Shipper
Gerrardstown
W. W. Brown
Shenandoah Junction
A. T. Butts
Davis
The
State Medical Society
Martinsburg
Contributions To The Monument Fund Receipts and donors listed
Miss Lucy Russell treasurer of the Confederate monument fund acknowledges additional contributions from Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter ten dollars Mrs William C Gratchen five dollars Mr Caleri Dehaven fifty cents Mrs W C Wim sixty cents Mr Harry Reed one dollar Mr Milison McCormick Kansas City Mo sixteen dollars Mrs John P Hyde three dollarsFOR SALE Three fresh cows W M Atkingom Berryville Va Sand is
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Lucy Russell
Confederate Monument Fund
Shirley—Carter
William C. Gratchen
Caleri Dehaven
W. C Wim
Harry Reed
Milison McCormick
Kansas City
John P. Hyde
Peters 19 Picked for Commissioner of Moral Welfare
Rev J Sidney Peters of Blackstone was nominated by the joint Democratic caucus to be commissioner of prohibition in Virginia for four years after the state goes dry. He was chosen on the second ballot after Davis supporters shifted to unanimous backing. Peters, a long time Methodist minister and former Virginia Anti Saloon League official, has ties to Randolph Macon Academy Hampden Sydney College and Lynchburg. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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Richmond
J. Sidney Peters
Blackstone
Senate
House
Virginia
Peters
General Assembly
Mr. Peters
R. B. Davis
J. H. Stuart
Roanoke
Davis
Randolph-Macon Academy
Hampden+Kidney College
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Virginia Anti Saloon League
House of Delegates
Lynchburg
Alumni of Washington and Lee University urged for preparedness
The Petersburg Index Appeal argues that Washington and Lee University alumni should lead national preparedness efforts as Newton D. Baker becomes secretary of war and James Hay chairs the military affairs committee.
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Washington and Lee University
Newton D. Baker
James Hay
Committee On Military Affairs
Late Mrs McVicar Buried In Mt Hebron
The remains of Ann Melissa McVicar widow of Charles W. McVicar died in Newport News Virginia and were interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Rev W O Talbert led services with pallbearers John W Rice William P McGuire E Honteberry John W Larrick George F Norton and William T Barr. Relatives from Newport News accompanied the remains on a special Harpers Ferry to Winchester train after the Chesapeake Bay steamer trip was delayed.
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McVicar
Mt. Hebron
Ann Melissa McVicar
Charles W. McVicar
Newport News
Winchester
Mount Hebron Ceme
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Centenary of Francis Asbury Celebrated by Methodists
The Francis Asbury Centenary Association plans a year of events across nine American Methodist branches. A bronze equestrian statue in Washington, a March 26 or April 2 sermon, and a $50,000 fundraising goal via publishing cases are outlined, with Bishop Earl Cranston as executive chair.
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Francis Asbury
Ecumrential Methodist Commission
United States
Canada
America
Sesson
Washington
American Methodist Church
Yongrees
Earl Cranston
Association
Teachers Meet in Charlottesville Seventh District Conference
The Seventh Congressional district State Teachers Association met at the University of Virginia with State Superintendent R. C. Stearnes presiding. Local officials welcomed the group as superintendents and teachers from multiple counties and cities attended the two day session.
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Charlottesville
State Teachers’ Association
University of Virginia
R. C. Stearnes
Presdent
EB. A. Alderman
Am M. Thornton
University
Webb
Charles G. Maphis
Stearnes
Death of Mrs. Minerva Kelsoe in Hampshire County
Relatives report the death of Mrs. Minerva Kelsoe widow of James Kelsoe at her home near Christian Church in Highview Hampshire county West Virginia at age 76. She leaves five sons and one daughter. Funeral set for 11 AM Sunday at the Christian Church on Timber Ridge with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Relatives and friends from Winchester plan to attend.
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Minerva Kelsoe
James Kelsoe
Christian Church
Highview
Hampshire County
W. Va
Timber Ridge
Winchester
Anderson Property Sale Postponed at 114 E Garrard St
Postponement announced for the Anderson property located at 114 E Garrard St. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but indicates a delay or rescheduling of the sale.
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Anderson Property
E. Garrard
Shenandoah Valley National Bank marks 50th anniversary
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia celebrates its fiftieth founding anniversary on March 12 1916. Officers and directors extend thanks for loyal business and personal relations while plans include decorated bank interiors favorable souvenirs and gifts for customers plus flowers and cigars for guests.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Virginia
Winchester
The
John W. Rice
William G. Hardy
R. Gray Vil Lams
Few Brown
W. T. Gore
C. M. Smith
Lars T. Cather
W. A. Collins
Alfred S. Henkel
Notellor
Edwin T. Snyder
Mias Lulu Rush
Messrs
R. Gray Wiliams
Lewis F Cooper
Stewart Bell
W. S. Miett
EB. v. Weems
Ww. A. Baker
Frederick
Torpedo Sinks Hiner Louisiana and More March News
Dispatches report the trans Atlantic liner Louisiana torpedoed with crew saved. Turkish forces retreating from Isfahan before Russian advance. British destroyer Coquette and torpedo boat No 11 sunk by mines with 45 sailors lost.
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Paris
Louisiana
Petrograd
Ispahan
London
Coquette
Admiralty
Commercial And Savings Bank Opens Saturday Evenings
Commercial And Savings Bank invites customers to bank with them. Capital and surplus listed as $60,000. The notice notes Saturday evening hours.
Baltimore grain market quotes at 3 PM on Wheat and Corn
Baltimore wholesale markets closed with No 2 red wheat at 1.16 and corn at 0.79. Clover and all grass seeds quoted 98 percent up. Rape and all grass seeds also listed. Contact H. H. Baker at 46 East Piccadilly Street by phone Beld B66.
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Baltimore
H. H. Baker
E. Piccadilly St
Winchester man among three murdered by Mexican bandits
Charles Chase Miller of Winchester, son of the late G F Miller, was killed by Mexican bandits led by Francisco Villa near New Mexico. Relatives learn of his death via Shenandoah Valley Bank telegram. Body to be brought to Winchester for burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The Miller family, long prominent in Winchester, mourns a shocking loss. (Continued on page two)
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Charles Chase Miller
Chester
G F. Miller
Mbu
New Mexico
Francisco Villa
Stet
Mater
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Clarence Rogers
Columbus
Miller
Mexicana
Rogérs
Miler
Shenandeah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Inter
Luther J Taylor Dies at Home Near Chambersville
Luther Jackson Taylor a respected farmer died at 2 16 yesterday at his Chambersville home after a long illness in the 69th year. Survived by wife Margaret Taylor son C L Taylor of Chambersville and daughters Sarah Pelhamus of Pennsylvania Chas W High of Winchester and Elsie May Taylor at home. Funeral at Round Hill Church at 11 oclock with Rev B W Brubaker of Winchester. Burial in church cemetery. Relatives meet at the house at 10 Saturday morning.
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Luther Jackson Taylor
Chambersville
Taylor
Margaret Taylor
C. L. Taylor
Sarah Pelhamus
Pennsylvania
Chas, W. High
Winchester
Elsie May Taylor
No Services Sunday at Crakprook Presbyterian Church
There will be no service in the Presbyterian Church at Crakprook on Sunday March 12.
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Crakprook
Household and livestock sale notices from March listings
Antique furniture and household items advertised for late March 14 at 582 Fairmont Ave. Also cattle and hog sale announced at John C. Cather's with a Tuesday March 14 date. Includes particulars of livestock and household goods for sale.
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Fairmont Ave
Cather’s
John C. Cather
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White House
John Garland Pollard
J. Taylor Ellyson
Westmoreland Davis
Loudoun
Martin Williams
Giles
Wire
Dr. A. McGuire
W. M. Atkingom
Berryville, Va
Raed Ae
Anti Saloon League
Democratic
Conference Committee
Advisory Board
Washington & Lee
Bishop Asbury
Methodists
Asbury
England
John Wesley
Thomas Coke
Spottsylvania
Frederick County
Irs
Hampshire
S. V. N. Bank
Torpedo
HINER
Botton
Baltinore Grain Markets
Mller
Ter
Ledy
Buriial
Nis
Luther J. Taylor
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