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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1916

Page

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Mexico and U S discuss joint commission on differences

Washington notes Carranza’s reply to July 28 and names Mexican members for a joint commission to settle U S Mexico differences. Ambassador Arredondo will handle timing with the state department. The note does not address withdrawal of American troops.

The Star Washington Mexico United States State Department Carranza Joint Commission Arredondo Pete

America Narrowly Defends Trade and Neutral Rights

The Manchester Guardian’s long editorial argues that English readers should understand the U S protest against extending the black list to the United States. It says American objections rest on harm to trade and a new, pernicious international law doctrine, tied to protecting neutral rights amid wartime pressures.

London America Manchester Guardian United States

Second Hand Cars Sold by M. R. Strode Maxwell Distributor

Page listing shows a touring car for 150 dollars a five passenger Racine 175 Hudson 500 Vim Truck among others. M R Strode Maxwell Distributor offers these used vehicles.

Page Hudson Vim

Public Auction of Bank Stocks At Court House

Noon tomorrow the public auction offers 35 shares Shenandoah Valley and 7 shares Farmers Merchants National Bank stock from the estates of Elizabeth B. Glaize and Fannie C. Hull. Stocks offered in blocks of two and three shares as a tax free investment with rapid value potential. July 1st yearly. Also notice Carter's Yeast from your grocer.

Court House Shenandoah Valley National Bank Elizabeth B. Glaize Fannie C. “Hull

Winchester Chamber Endorses Rail Line and Visits Roanoke

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at Rouss City Hall with officers elected: J. H. Lacy Jr president R. C. Green vice president Dr. Edward Yost secretary and S. B. Price treasurer. Members endorsed the Romney to Winchester railroad project citing timber ore and industrial potential and planned a royal Roanoke Chamber welcome on August 5 with a 150 member delegation arriving by B and O and Norfolk and Western services.

Chamber of Commerce Council Chamber Rouss City Hall W. R. Lucas R. C. Green J. H. Lacy, Jr Edward Yost S. B. Price Winchester Romney W. Va Frederick County Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Virginia Winchester Chamber of Commerce Evans B. and O Charlestown Norfolk and Western Roanoke Hotel Evans Tack

Public Sale At Nain Area On Aug 10

A public sale is set for Thursday August 10 near Nain at 10 a m featuring household goods incubator farming tools a mare a buggy a wagon chicken coops small tools and more. The listing is by Mrs G P Minich.

Nain G. P. Minich

Baltimore Grain Markets Report at 3 PM

At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon No 2 red wheat quoted at 1.37 1 2. Corn at 91 1 2. Ground limestone in carrots Kan seS grown alfalfa and ah seeds at 16 E Piccadilly St H H Baker note 1p tu es fri sat tf.

Baltimore E. Piccadilly St H. H. Baker

For Sale August 5 1916 1S Shares Farmers and Merchants Bank

A historical item notes a sale dated August 5 1916 of 1S shares in Farmers and Merchants Bank, with reference to route and shorthand identifiers.

Farmers & Merchants Bank SOR RT

Veterans reunion at Fishers Hill draws politicians

The Con federate veterans of Virginia and nearby states meet at Fishers Hill battleground under Sto ver Camp Strasburg Virginia tomorrow. Special excursion trains from multiple points run by Southern Railway and an added Baltimore and Ohio line train. Round trip 85 cents from Winchester. Departures include a 9 40 a m departure and 4 45 p m return with many politicians expected to attend and speak.

Virginia Stover Camp Strasburg, Va The Southern Railway Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winchester Fishers Hill

Winchester Introduces City Game Warden Edward Jones

Edward Jones of Jones Brothers Meat Market in Winchester has been named Rochester city game warden by Virginia State Game Commissioner John H. Parsons. The new office was created by the latest legislature to enforce fish and game laws across counties and cities. I. O. C. F. reunion announced for Pen Mar on Thursday August 10 with a special train from Winchester at 7 25 a m the round trip rate is 1 25.

Edward Jones Jones Brothers’ Meat Market Winchester Rochester Jones John H. Parsons Virginia General Assembly Old Dominion Pen- Mar

Yard Party Details at Bryarly School House

Yard party hosted by Burnt Church ladies at Bryarly School House scheduled for August 11 and 12 from 1 to 4 PM. Proceeds or purpose not specified in fragment.

Bryarly Ladies of Burnt Church

Baltimore family visits relatives in this city

Mr and Mrs Samuel G Forney and their two children of Baltimore are visiting relatives and friends in this city for some time.

Samuel G. Forney Baltimore

Hayfield Seeks Rail Route as Key Objective Point

Hayfield Virginia residents discuss a proposed new railroad and push for the town to be an objective point. They cite its location as a gateway to West Virginia coal fields and its potential to boost freight, mineral resources, and regional development along the route.

Hayfield West Virginia Virginias

Preaching Services Announced by Rev O D Lambert

Rev O D Lambert lists Sunday preaching times for Brucetown at 11 p m Welltown at 3 p m and Ste neison at 8 p m. The flexible schedule covers three locales for congregation outreach.

O. D. Lambert Brucetown Welltown Ste=neison

Mrs Bartlett Arkell and Susanna Grigsby Registered at Hotel Jack

Mrs Bartlett Arkell of New York and Miss Susanna Preston Grigsby of Lexington Kentucky were registered last night at Hotel Jack while motoring in Virginia.

Bartlett Arkell New York Susanna Preston Grigsby Lexington Virginia Hotel Jack

Renewed Battle at Verdun and Italian Front Update

The Verdun fight rages with German attacks on Fleury Thiaumont repulsed by French. Crown Prince leads assaults that collapse under French fire. Italian office reports progress in Travignolo after repulsed Austrian AI attack. Petrograd notes Hindenburg now in supreme command amid Austro German operations.

Rome Italian War Office Travignolo Verdun Paris Fleury Thiaumont Petrograd von Hindenburg Poland Galicia Teutons

Bus Schedule to Fisher's Hill Picnic

Valley Transportation Co announces a bus run to Fisher's Hill picnic on August 5th from Winchester at 8:00 a.m. returning 6:00 p.m. Round trip fare is $1.00. Stops include Stephens City at 8:30 and Middletown at 8:55 with 50 cents round trip. Adequate accommodations available.

Fisher’s Hill Winchester the Grounds Stephens City Middletown Plenty Accommodations

Mrs Cather Hosts Card Party And Luncheon

Mrs T R Cather entertained a card party and luncheon at her West Water Street residence in honor of Miss Charlene Riley Florence Paiszler and Louise. West Clifford Bree attended as a guest. A hospital cook position is advertised at Star office.

T. R Cather West Water Street Charlene Riley Florence Paiszler Louise Ae Cather West Clifford Bree

Plaza Concert Tonight by Citizens' Band on City Hall Plaza

The Citizens' Band plans a concert on City Hall Plaza starting about 8:30 with weather permitting. Program includes Myer Over ture Festal Hazel Marches and national tunes. Also Berryville horse show music by Winchester band each morning at the grounds.

Citizens’ Band of Winchester Berryville Citizens City Hall Plaza Citizens’ Band of Winchester

Union Revival Set in Winchester Churches

The Winchester churches plan a union revival at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church starting November 12. Rev Taither Bridgers of Gainesville Georgia, a leading Methodist evangelist, will conduct the meeting with a singer and up to two other workers.

Winchester Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Taither Bridgers Gainesville Methodist Episcopal Church South Bridgers Gypsy Smith Bluefield W. Va

Mary Catherine Palmer Dies After Long Illness in Virginia

Mrs. Mary Catherine Palmer wife of William Palmer died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a years long tuberculosis illness. She was 50 not yet 51 and buried at Green Hill Cemetery beside her father. Survived by husband daughter Miss Sarah Palmer and brother Milliard Palmer. Funeral services conducted with pallbearers W J Muse Frank Chapman M H Mosenberger Russell Hook Collie Anderson Festus Fletcher.

Hayfield Mary Catherine Palmer William Palmer Winchester Memorial Hospital Bethel Church Timber Ridge Green Hill Cemetery W. J. Muse Frank Chapman M. H. Mosenberger Russell Hook Collie Anderson Festus Fletcher Sarah Palmer Brucetown Milliard Palmer Gerardstown W. Va

Augusta county farmers tour aids Staunton trip

Augusta county farming delegation led by County Agent W S Canfield completed a six hundred mile journey visiting Lancaster, Frederick, Cumberland, and Maryland farms. The trip showcased smaller, more intensively worked holdings with careful manure management and lime use, highlighting potential Virginia Valley improvements. Families joined the excursion, touring model farms and dining at Hotel Evans in Winchester before continuing toward Staunton.

Staunton Winchester Tri-State Hotel Evans Caulfield Star Office Augusta County Mir. Cantfield United States Department of Agriculture Lancaster County Pennsylvania Frederick County Maryland Virginia Cumberland Valley Virgina Valley Mary

Glass shattered at Rosenmyer store by colored boy

A colored boy employed at Mrs S Rosenmyer's North Main street hoe shop threw a stone at a ticking object, breaking a large glass plate in Hable's show case valued at 35 dollars. He was not arrested and will pay in installments, a fixed weekly amount.

Frederick Natives Senseney Dies in Chicago at 83

Information reaches Middletown of Harvey K Senseney’s death in Chicago on July 23 at age 83. Born in Frederick County Virginia he moved to Lexington to work wagon making with brother James M Senseney. He later worked with McCormick shops in Chicago on reaping machines and left a daughter Mrs Rainbow of Chicago. He left three brothers and a sister.

Chicago Harvey K.senseney Senseney Middletown Frederick County Lexington James M. Senseney Tew T McCormicks Semseney

Mrs Catherine Edge Dies Widow of Philadelphia Merchant

Congregation of the First Baptist Church of Wichester learns of the death of Mrs Catherine Edge widow of Mr George Edge of Philadelphia and mother of Mrs Alexander wife of Rev W R Alexander pastor of the local church. Mrs Hage 59 died Tuesday at Ocean City where she had been sent for health. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon from 5100 Willow Avenue West Philadelphia and interment followed at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs Walter Violett and her children recently arrived from Chicago to visit her husband’s parents at South Main Street.

First Baptist Church Wichester Catherine Edge George Edge Philadelphia Alexander W. R. Alexander Baptist Church Hage Ocean City Willow Avenue West Philadelphia West Laurel Hill Walter Violett Chicago J. B. Violett South Main Street

Corporation Court Adjourns Tomorrow as August Recess Ends

The July term of the Corporation Court in City Hall began July 17 and will adjourn around 5 p m tomorrow August 5 by Judge T W Harrison. No August term. next session starts September 18. The court normally meets on the third Monday, with August recess by law.

Corporation Court T. W. Harrison

Notice for Sarah Zane on Firemen's Convention meeting

Very important meeting tonight at 8 o clock to make final arrangements to attend the Firemen's Convention at Harrisonburg. Every member urged to be present by order of Captain.

Harrisonburg

Visitor from McKeesport Plans Nearby Camping Trip

Mr. Harry Lindamood of McKeesport arrived in town this evening to visit relatives and will soon go camping with his party in the nearby area.

Harry Lindamood McKeesport

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M. R. Strode Maxwell Distributor Carter Commerce Chamber Baltimore Grain Markets Con Fishers Hill Battleground Mediterranean Verdi Germany Mrs. Cather Cook Star’ Office Bethel Winchester Fairiel W. Lupton Rouss Avenue H. K. Green & Bro Eel Augusta Agriculturists Chester Hagers W. 8. Canfield United States Government Bureau of Frederick Native Advanged Chigngd Harvey K. Senseney Middige Town Ens Caskie Near Natural Bridge Rainbow Onicago Messrs Anthony Wiot Los Angeles Cal C. 'W. Senseney Mrs. Alexander Sarah Zane
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