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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1916

Page

3

Water In Glaize Pool Is Sanitary

The water in the Glaize pool is being changed regularly twice each week. An odorless tasteless disinfectant recommended by public bath authorities is used each day.

Glaize

Funeral Services for Mrs. Amel Bush

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Amel Bush were held at her sister and nephew’s home on South Main Street with Rev. W. C. Tallbert and Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers officiating. Hymns included Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee. Pallbearers were I. N Good Ward Carper J. T. Jothiffe C B. Keeler A. H. Jackson and J. H Bowman. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mitton W. Peacock and Miss Bessie Roberts of Baltimore and Mr. Gus King Jr. and Mr. W. T Jones of Front Royal Virginia.

Amelta Bush Lacey A. Henry C. B. Henry South Main Street W. C. Tallbert Braddock Street ‘Methodist Episcopal Church, South George S. Bowers C B. Keeler A. H. Jackson and J. H Bowman Mitton W. Peacock Bessie Roberts Baltimore Gus King, Jr W. T Jones Front Royal

Winchester and Frederick county urged to back new railroad

Proposition for railroad argues economic growth for Winchester and nearby areas. Construction would boost timber mineral and agricultural sectors, create towns and improve roads and schools. If funded, Winchester would host offices and shops. workers would spend wages locally, tying profits to the community.

Winchester Frederick Lost River Frederick County Shenandoah Valley Railroad Winchester & Western Railroad

Optimistic Thought Promotes Labor and Rest

A compact reflection urges balancing effort with pause. The piece argues labor strengthens character while rest renews energy, suggesting harmony between work and leisure for well being.

Zeppelins Raid England and War Front Actions Reported

British war office notes Crown forces hold as German attacks fail in West Flanders while British gains near Pozieres on the Somme yield 25 prisoners. Peronne destruction from artillery fire grows. Zeppelins raid east coast of England and southeast Scotland, causing casualties. Turkish and German retreat after Suez clashes. Russian forces seize Tysmiennick in Galicia near Manislau.

London West Flanders Ypres British War Office Somme Pozieres Guillemont Peronne Berlin England Scotland Suez Canal War Office Kapia Petrograd Tysmienick Galicia Manislau

Leicester Street Extension Opened After City Deed

City Solicitor Gray Williams filed a ten page deed dedicating the western Leicester street extension at thirty three feet width. The Dominion Council refused to fund widening until uniform width, and property owners contributed toward the improvement. Deed parties include David McCormick T W Harrison and Mrs Harrison Dr Stone and others, with work to proceed rapidly as Winchester improves toward this street.

Oklahoma Dominion of Canada Gray Williams Winchester Leicester Street Dommion Council Leicester David McCormick T. Li Fansler Okee Tee

Clarke County Show Highlights Regional Competitors and Prizes

The Clarke County Show lists riders and horses from Virginia and West Virginia. Notable entries include Berryville rider T. G. Tapscott with Virginia Girl and several prize categories across ponies thoroughbred stallions and hunters with cash awards ranging from five to forty dollars.

Charleston W. Va Virginia TY. G. Tapscott Berryville Oregon Arthur White M Be Va Thomas A. Bekot Cae Farm Marshall Herbert A. Clevenger Swimsley Wappy Thought J.M. Trapnell Clarkstown T. G Crowburgh Alfred White Middlebury Shamrock Johnson Russell Middlebureg O’bannon Middleburg Berenice L. M. Allen Gaylord

Fire damages stable at Rose Janney residence on South Main

A stable behind Miss Rose Janney's home on South Main Street was badly damaged by a fire that started shortly before 1 PM. Firemen arrived quickly and prevented spread to nearby structures. Occupied by Harry Bowers, the stable housed his horse and wagon, with hay corn feed and equipment lost. This marked the fourth fire alarm of the week with several false alarms amid a line-related mix up.

Rose Janney Mr. Bowers Sincc

Bank Statement Details and Official Oath in Virginia

In Frederick County Virginia Wm G Hardy cashier swears to the bank statement accuracy. The document lists capital stock, surplus, profits, deposits totaling 1 669 710 26, and notes etc. It notes United States deposits and 25 000 US bonds borrowed without collateral. Notary public Hisse M grants oath dated July 7 1916 with commission expiration 1998.

Stephens City Frederick Virginia State Corporation Commission Russell A. Shryock Peoples Bank, Inc Russell A State of Russell A. Shryeck George A. Sameettl N. P U.S U. S Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve New York Chicago St. Lewis Chuiacn Ayaan U. S. Treasu United States G. Hardy A . Bank WM. G. Hardy John W Lewis F. Choper Hisse M Maphis Middletown Larrick A Cc. Sy Manuel

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