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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1926

Page

5

Shenandoah River Timber Loss Lowers Water Levels

The Shenandoah river runs lower, says Charles Town Advocate. James W. Wood, a Page County boatman, claims only half the water remains from sixty years ago. Forty years ago gondolas navigated Port Republic to Harpers Ferry. now rocks expose fords. Wood cites reduced mountain streams and timber cutting as the causes of sharper floods and lower flows.

Shenandoah River Charles Town Harpers Ferry James W. Wood Page County

Manley Indicted in Atlanta Bank Case

W D Manley president of Farmers and Traders Bank of Atlanta is indicted for a felony and a warrant is issued for his arrest. He is reportedly ill in a Milledgeville hospital. Manley also heads Bankers Trust Company of Atlanta now in receivership, once fiscal agent for 83 Georgia banks.

Atlanta W. D. Manley Farmers and Traders Bank of Atlanta Manley Miledgeville Bankers Trust Company of Atlanta Georgia Farmers and Traders Bank George A. Boykin

For Sale Air Tanks Suitable for Garages

Classified notice advertises several compressed air tanks for sale with contact through Star Office at 4 20 1p tf. The sale emphasizes garage use and practical handling of equipment.

Star Office

Willys Knight Six Tops Sales Record Quickly

The new 70 Willys Knight Six becomes the fastest selling model in its price class in the shortest time on record as demand spreads rapidly.

Willys- Knight Willys- Knight Six Willys-Knight Six America Willys-Knight Willys-Overland

Train Turns Over in Calverton Kills Six and Injures Ten

Six killed ten injured when a seven car Long Island railroad train derailed and overturned at a switch near Calverton New York. Lead engine crew William Squires and John Montgomery among the dead. other victims include J C Fisher H J Wayne and two children Angel whose mother is seriously injured. The Jamaica to Greenport service carried about 700 passengers.

Calverton N. Y Long Island William Squires John Montgomery Greenport J. C. Fisher H. J. Wayne Angel Jamaica L. A New York Long Island Railroad Hattan East River New York Telephone Company Jersey Weather Bureau Bronx Evelyn Ball Perkins George W. Perkins J. P. Morgan and Company

Virginia Shorthand Reporters Association Organized

Roanoke August 13 The Virginia Shorthand Reporters Association formed with officers J H Morris Roanoke president Albert A Lewis Harrisonburg vice president Elsie Cannon Roanoke secretary treasurer The executive committee includes M P Cogbill Petersburg and N R Parish Roanoke A legislative committee comprises T F Phiegar Norfolk Thomas Owens Richmond and Mrs Lottie

Roanoke Virginia Shorthand Reporters Association National Organization Virginia J. H. Morris Albert A. Lewis Harrisonburg Elsie Cannon M. P Cogbill Petersburg N. R. Parish T. F. Phiegar Norfolk Thomas Owens Richmond Lottie

Races Preview With French Stallion Coq Gaulois At Clifton

Dr L M Allen of Winchester showcases Coq Gaulois a premier French stallion from his Clifton farm. The event lists numerous exhibitors and boxholders including B O F Randolph George H Burwell Harry Neville and Blu Ridge Hunt Club with attendees from Elwood Elyett Elias W Bray and Louise and Marian Martin among others.

L. M. Allen Winchester Gog Gaulois Blue Ridge Hunt Club J. M. Trapnell Elwood Elyett Elias W. Bray Missées Louise and Marian Martin Claude Feltner George W. Wyncoop J. R.chamblin Round Hill Lodge Bowles E. K. Fox

Two Against the Wreetz Novelette Preview in World

In next Sunday's New York World the magazine section will feature Two Against the Wreetz a complete novelette by Carl Claussen. It promises adventure with a dash of romance that adds intrigue for readers seeking brisk storytelling.

New York World

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