Rest of Week To Be Cool And Cloudy
The forecast calls for cool and overcast conditions across the Atlantic States Otic Valley Great Lakes. Similar patterns extend through the upper Michigan Valley Plains States with rain locally then a move to generally fair weather after Tuesday. Rocky Mountain Plateau and Pacific States see cooler trends with Gulf States remaining generally fair and near normal temperatures.
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Reet Iidepee
Atlantic States
Otic Valley
Great ‘Lakes
Upper Michigan Valley
Plains States
Cook
Rocky Mountain and
Plateau
Pacific States
Gulf States
Planets Venus Saturn Mars Shining In Evening Sky
In the May evening sky Venus Saturn and Mars appear bright and aligned near the south. Mercury also shines in the western sky mid month, with Venus approaching Saturn and a conjunction expected May 24.
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Venus
Saturn
Mars
Regulus
Pollux
Castor
Sirius
Mercury
Taurus
Alderbaran
Solar System
Virginia Troops Last To Be Called
Washington officials say Virginia State Militia units will be among the last national guardsmen ordered to Mexico unless border conditions require broader reinforcement. War Department plans favor units nearer the scene and mobilization of the entire national guard only if invasion threats materialize and Washington breaks with Carranza.
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Washington
Virginia State Militia
Mexico
War Department
Virginia
National Guard
Carranza
Monument Fund Receives Local Donations
Miss Lucy Russell, treasurer of the Confederate Monument Fund, acknowledges today contributions totaling from local supporters. John M. Steck gives 10 dollars, Colonel H. H. Baker contributes 1 dollar, and Mrs. Clayton Williams donates 1 dollar to the fund.
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Lucy Russell
Confederate Monument Fund
John M. Steck
H. H. Baker
Clayton Williams
Mrs Rick Returns to Elinton After Visit
Mrs. Robert Rick returns to Elinton West Virginia after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry F Seal on East Piccadilly Street.
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Robert Rick
Elinton
W. Va
Henry F. Seal
East Piccadilly Street
Refrigerator Scarcity Hits Early Fruit and Vegetable Freight
A nationwide shortage of refrigerator cars disrupts shipments of perishable farm produce. Intercity Commission officials, railroad managers, and shippers warn that prompt loading and swift car return are crucial to prevent losses, urging full cooperation to improve car efficiency this season.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Agriculture
Belcome
Mother's Day Observed by Western Union Company
Western Union observed Mother's Day with widespread telegraph messages sent nationwide on special blanks. Manager M. S. Murnda of the Winchester office reported high volume of outgoing and incoming messages to mothers, and the day will be annually observed.
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Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
M. 8. Murnda
Winchester
Western Union
Miss Kitty Barrett Engaged to Canadian Officer
Alexandria social circles announce the engagement of Kitty Steele Barrett to Lieutenant Charles V Poter of the Fourth Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. The wedding is planned in St John New Brunswick with significant regional interest due to Miss Barrett’s frequent visits to Winchester and nearby areas.
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Kate Waller Barrett
Alexandria
Florence Crittenden
Kitty Steele
Charles V Poter
Fourth Overseas Battalion
Canadian Expeditionary Force
St. John's New Brunswick
Miss Barrett
Winchester
Youth Shoots Self in Despondent Moment Near Harrisonburg
Arthur Mellott nineteen years old shot himself in the right side with a rifle at Wade Lineweaver home two miles west of Harrisonburg. The bullet pierced the intestines, lodged in the small of Mellott's back and he underwent surgery. He expressed sorrow for the act but belief in forgiveness and heaven. He is a son of William Mellott and a local native. Recently he had been despondent at age forty one.
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Arthur Mellett
Wade Lineweaver
Harrisonburg
Mellott
William Mellott
Stephens City Notes Major Injury After Fall
Mrs. Cora Carbaugh fell from a chair and sustained severe injuries in Stephens City VA. Local movers include Luther Hottel head miller for Stephens City Milling Co. Visitors include Miss Helen Dean in Winchester and Miss Virginia Dean. Florence Guard and Georgia Apperson returned from Washington. Prof. Staley of Shepherdstown WV was weekend guest of A. H. Doggett.
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Stephens City
Cora Carbaugh
Luther Hottel
New Market
Hottel
Stephens City Milling Company
Helen Dean
Winchester
Virginia Dean
Stephenson
Jesse Lemsey
Marion Samsell
W. N. Herrell
Florence Guard
Georgia Apperson
Mount Jackson
Washington
Prof. Staley
Shepherdstown
W Va
A. H. Doggett
Hal lie Broaddus Buried in Green Hill Berryville
The funeral of Miss Hallie Broaddus 41 daughter of Rev. Dr. Julian Broaddus pastor of Berryville Baptist Church was held Sunday at the Berryville Baptist Church conducted by Rev Cole of Charlestown. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville with many floral tributes and friends present including J W Chamberlain Marguerite Hoover and Broaddus Chamberlain. Miss Broaddus had lived in Washington for years and had friends in Berryville. O L Long of Columbus Ohio was among hotel arrivals.
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Hallie Broaddus
Julian Broaddus
Berryville Baptist Church
Washington
The
Baptist Church
Berryville
Cole
Charlestown
Green Hill Cemetery
Broaddus
Winchester
J. W. Chamberlain
Marguerite Hoover
Broaddus Chamberlain
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Windowy
Shenandoah Valley Nail. Bank
Glaize & Brother
Commercial and Savings Bank “Safety and Service
Main Street
Piccadilly
Muresco
Jessie Hillyard
Bell
P. Spates & Co
Briggs
Star
Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N. A
Good & CO
Florida
Woodward’s
South Main St
Ntsberry
Metro Picture Corp
Valli Valli
Mrs
Sidney
Iron Claw
Fox
Cleman
Theda Bara
Miss Kitty Barrett
Stephens
Chalmers
Vrton
S. H. Hable
Lisle
Sray & Sheetz
Frederick County
Winchester Sign Poster Co
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Wiss Hallie Broaddus
Green Hill
Mr. O. L. Long
Columbus, Ohio
Hotel
Jack
Selz Royal Blue”’ Store
Popy
A. H. Byrd
Kent and
Water Streets
Meath
Ancient
Greece
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