Major Howze defeats Villista band near Ojo Azules
Advancing from Columbus New Mexico, Major Howze with 240 Eleventh Cavalry defeated a large Villista force near Ojo Azules, killing 42 and wounding none on American side. Mexican casualties unrecorded. Dodd’s April 22 rout noted. Anti American sentiment grows as Pershing pursues Villa.
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San Antonio
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Howze
Eleventh Cavalry
Villistas
Ojo Azules
Pershing
Dodd
Temechic
Conductor Barley of B and O Dies in Lexington
Captain Lewis D Barley veteran Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor dies at his Lexington Virginia home after a long illness He was over 60 and had earlier served on the Winchester and Baltimore and Shenandoah Specials He leaves two sons from his first marriage and two sons with his second wife plus a sister Funeral plans include a Lexington service with potential burial in Winchester Mount Hebron Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis D. Barley
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Lexington
Captain Barley
Lewis Barley
James Jenkins
Baltimore
Shenandoah
Florence Bell
Joseph and
Millicent .Bell
Messrs
Harry Barley
Cumberland
Leo Barley
Panama Canal Zone
Bell Barley
Harpers Ferry
Kathaine Barley
Marvin
Thomas Barley
George Bush
The
Star
Mount Hebron
Shawnee Tribe To Attend Services Sermon May 7 at Braddock Street Church
The annual sermon for Shawnee Tribe No. 2 and Genessee Tribe of Stephens City will be preached at 7:30 p.m. Sunday May 7 at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South by Rev W Talbert. Red Men urged to attend and members meet at the wigwam at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Stephens City
W. ©. Talbert
National Memorial Meeting Reminder In Rouse Garage Area
National Memorial Association members are urged to attend a meeting at 7.45 PM on Monday May 8 at the residence of Mr and Mrs W H Sanford on South Market Street near Water Street. Also advertised is a bargain Maxwell roadster in good condition at Rouse Garage. 31p.cod.3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laslies National Memorial Association
W. H. Sanford
South Market Street
Water Street
Maxwell
Rouse Garage
Church of the Sacred Heart Mass Schedule Changes
Corner Main and Cecil streets announces Rev John McVerry as pastor. First mass at 7.30 a.m. High mass at 10.30 a.m. except on the second Sunday when 7.30 a.m. mass is held. Vespers Sundays at 7.20 p.m. except on the second Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Cecil Streets
John McVerry
Verdun Fighting and German Offensives Renewed
Paris reports a fresh German push in the Verdun sector with terrifically heavy bombardment and infantry assaults. The French evacuated north of Hill 304 and repulsed German bayonet attacks while heavy shelling was noted near Dead Man's Hill and Vaux.
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Verdun
Paris
French War Office
Hill 304
War Office
Dead Man's Hill
Vaux
Rome
Adriatic
Admiralty
Brindisi
Vienna
Sdolbunowo
City to Aid Clean Up Week Coordinated by Women
City manager Arthur M. Field announced joint efforts with the Women’s Civic League for Clean-Up Week from May 8 to 13. Four wards will be served daily by city carts. dumping at the city ground incurs a $5 fine, enforced by deputy William Edmonds and ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Field
Women’s Civic League
Civic League
Field
End
Thest
Thir
William Edmonds
Imaginary Rome Journey Through the Eyes of WEMO
The writer reflects on an imagined trip to Rome and the power of shared imagination. They lament the loss of old-time Irish friends and the isolation of modern readers who see only surface grandeur. The piece contemplates vision, companionship, and a posthumous harmony in the next world, hinting at broader literary and cultural themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Drummond
Lucerne
Niagara
Vaudeville Benefit at Bryarly's School House
May 9 at Bryarly's School House features Bryarly's Cornet Band with the Friendship Band of Winchester and other musicians to aid a charitable cause. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryarly
Friendship Band of
Winchester
Miss Carson Goes Home From Memorial Hospital
Miss Judy Carson of Riverton Virginia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Carson, was operated on for appendicitis and has returned home with her uncle William E Carson after several weeks as a hospital patient. Friends visited her at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Carson
Joseph L. Carson
Riverton
Memorial Hospital
William E. Carson
Miss Carson
Guests of Rev. Asa Richard In Washington Town
The Rev. William A. Wade pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church Washington and his wife formerly Miss Richard arrived in town and are staying with Mrs. Wade's parents the Rev and Mrs Asa Richard on South Braddock Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Wade
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Washington
Miss Richard
Cyphers Strain Day Old Chicks and Rental Notice
Day old chicks of thoroughbred strain Cyphers S C W Leghorns bred to say priced at 10c each or 10 per 100 limited supply. rotation filling. E C Brumback Middletown Va. 4 29 1p 71. For rent House No 18 Peyton Street furnished or unfurnished for summer months all modern conveniences Star Office 1p 1t class 1.w
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Cyphers
E. C. Brumback
Middletown
Peyton Street
John McBride Executed for Irish Revolt Leader Shot
Official report states John McBride, a leader in the Irish uprising, was executed today by firing squad as the eighth rebel chief found guilty of treason. Two other condemned men, Thomas Hunter and William Cosgrave, had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment. Joseph Plunkett, also executed, was married in prison to Grace Gifford.
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Dublin
John McBride
McBride
Thomas Hunter
William Cosgrave
Joseph Plunkett
Grace Gifford
Handley Trustees Confer With Executives Over Handley Estate Plans
Handley Fund trustees who went to Philadelphia to confer with Judge Handley estate executors returned to Winchester. They discussed selling Scranton real estate valued over a million dollars, part of the bequest to Winchester. Executors are Governor Watres Miss Trescott and J A Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Fund
Philadelphia
John Handley
Winchester
Scranton
M. M. Lynch
T. J. Cooper
C. M. Gibbons
H. D Fuller
George W. Kurtz
W. P. McGuire
The
Star
Williams
Handley
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Board of Handley Trustees
Handley Real Estate
L. A. Watres
Mary L. Trescott
J. A. Richards
Engine at low price for quick sale at The Star
The Star offers a 16 H. P. Fairbanks gasoline engine with magneto for $50 cash to make room for other machinery. The engine can be inspected at The Star office. It is advertised as a bargain for a quick sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Weverton hotel saloon owner pays year license in May
H G Traver proprietor of the hotel and saloon at Wevertond Maryland paid a full year's license 33250 for liquor sales in May. By Maryland law no liquor can be sold after May 31 in that district and he will dispose of his 5000 stock of liquor in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Traver
Wevertond
Maryland
Seed corn and cow peas offered for sale by Baker
H. H. Baker advertises No. 119 Government Ensilage Yellow Dent Sweet and Pop Corn seeds along with cow peas and soy beans. Thoroughly cleaned with over 90 percent germination. Call 356, 46 E Piccadilly St. Iptt.
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H. H. Baker
E. Piccadilly St
President Wilson weighs German note amid watchful waiting
White House sources say President Wilson carefully studies Germany’s note while officials anticipate a public decision next week. Most officials believe there will be no immediate reply if Berlin’s orders meet US views, prompting a possible diplomatic break only if another violation occurs.
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Germany
Washington
White House
Wilson
Lansing
Annapolis
United Statill
Gerany
Berlin
State Department
United States
Soldier Wins "Fair Bride" In Quiet Market Street Wedding
Miss Dessie C Johnson, daughter of Mrs Bell Johnson and the late John Johnson, wed Theodore F Jackmyer of the United States Army at Market Street Methodist Church parsonage. The couple, in the presence of few relatives, left for a honeymoon to Washington and other cities, after which Jackmyer will await discharge in Columbus New Mexico. The bride will reside with her mother during the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Market Street
Dessie C. Johnson
Bell Johnson
John Johnson
Theodore F. Jackmyer
United States Army
Fall River
Mass
Jackmyer
Columbus
N. M
Fifth United States Cavalry
Absence of Pastor Delays First Christian Church Service
Rev. W. T. Walters is not present, so the preaching service at the First Christian Church will be postponed tomorrow. The church asks members to note the cancellation and await further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Walters
First Christian Church
Stock Sale Draws Large Crowd in Spring Market
John M. Pishpaw near Winchester oversaw a major sale that drew 200 to 300 head of stock including cattle horses colts sows pigs and shoals. Prices peaked at 91 per head with yearlings selling well. Proceeds surpassed 5000 as buyers from Cumberland Valley Clarke Warren and several Virginia counties attended. Pishpaw credited strong advertising in The Star and wide circulation of tokens for the turnout. Dunn and Brumback led the event with printing and organization support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Pishpaw
Near
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley
Clarke, Warren
Ahenendaah
Virginia
Berkeley
Jefferson
West Virginia
Fishpaw
Dunn
Brumback
Boyd's Drug Store Astrologer to Visit Gaston Lamoille
Dor en Boyd announces astrologer visits at 36 West Water Street Chester every Tuesday and Wednesday during May and June.
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Water Street
Wichester
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Howies
Villa Bandits
EL Paso
Carranza
Obregon
Villa
Lexington, VA
Valley
Crurch OF the Sacred Heart
Wall Paper
T. T. Wall’s
Wemo
Nemo
Ence
Rev
Asa Richard
John M'Bride
Plunkett
Wire
Handley Trustees
City of
Rotterdam
United
Nas
England
London
Pall Mail Gazette
Pall Mall Gazette
Carnations
Doren
Boyd's Drug Store
Gaston Lamoille
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