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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1916

Page

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Eighty Boy Scouts to Attend Capon River Summer Camp

Commissioner Bowly leads three local troops heading from North Main Street at six tomorrow morning to Capon River for this year’s summer camp. About eighty boys will join in activities led by Scoutmasters Marshail Baker Eugene Cooper Graham Rosenberger and others with Bob Parker providing meals.

North Main Street Capon River Tenteen Bowly Marshail Baker Harry Copenhaver Eugene Cooper Seldon Lacy John Brown Graham Rosenberger Louis Maphis Bob Parker Bob Capon Timber Ridge Parishville Post Office Wells- Fargo Express Capon Bridge Boy Scout Capon’ Bridge

Flood Devastates Three States as Rivers Rise

A devastating flood in North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia leaves five dead and between 30 and 50 missing. Factories close 200 workers idle and damage tops 20 million dollars. Rail telegraph and telephone lines fail isolating districts. West Virginia sees eastern flood effects with rail lines washed out and bridges ruined. Kanawha Valley reports record rises and continued high stages near Charleston.

Raleigh M. C North Carolina South Carolina Virginia

Glaize Pool to Stay Open for Scout Summer Camp

The Glaize pool will remain open for morning and afternoon sessions during the Scout summer camp. A disabled Scout will indirectly supervise the pool with water changes twice weekly. Attendance has been solid and funds are welcomed to support the troop.

Glaize Mer Camp

Congressman Moss Dies of Cancer in Atlantic City

Representative Hunter H. Moss of West Virginia's Fourth District died in Atlantic City from stomach cancer. He planned to retire to Baltimore for law practice after health declined. A member of the Judiciary Committee and a supporter of woman suffrage, his last act was voting for the equal suffrage resolutions before being carried from the committee room.

Moss West — Virginia Atlantic City Bur Congress Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital Washington House Committee On Judiciary Judiciary Committee Capitol

Executor's Sale of Household Effects Incl Diamonds

The late Mrs. Fannie C. Hull leaves a collection of fine piano mahogany furniture bedroom suites rugs carpets mattings stoves. Two elegant diamond rings will be sold at public auction for cash starting at 10:00 next Saturday July 22 at 119 West Water Street. See sale bills.

Fannie C. Hull West Water Street

Milton May Be Released After Murder Suspect Questioned

Charles Town West Virginia July 17 James Milton a colored man arrested on suspicion of complicity in the murder of an Italian at the Millville quarries on July 3 may be released no additional evidence being found against him He admits hearing shooting and seeing two men near the Italians lodging He says the money found on him was saved from wages He came from North Carolina and worked in the quarries for fifteen years Local bloodhounds trail to his door amid a prior robbery claim Also contains ad notices and unrelated items from the town

Charlestown W. Va James Milton Millville Milton North Carolina Berkeley

Judge Harrison May Be Named for Hays Seat

A district court source indicates Judge Harrison is considered for the vacant Hays seat in this district. Officials expect a decision soon as appointments await formal action.

Harrison Hays

William M Goy's Widow Dies at 105 in City

The widow of William M Goy has died at age 105 following a long life marked by notable events. Details on birth and survivor family are recorded in the obituary.

William M'Goy

Mrs Susan Davis McCoy a long faithful Virginia public figure

Mrs Susan Davis McCoy widow of William McCoy aged in the 104th year died at Winchester after a long illness. She spent most of her life in Frederick and Clarke counties and was active in the Virginia Constitutional Convention and state politics. Funeral at Christian Church with Rev W T Walters, burial Mount Hebron. Survived by two sons Hugh and William A McCoy, daughter Mrs Ellen C Anderson, twenty one grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren.

Ellen C. Anderson Tallgate Winchester Northwestern Pike Christian Church W. T. Walters Mount Hebron Cemetery McCoy Timber Ridge Mesars Josephs. Patterson Scott A. Affleck P. N. Bowers Maurice M. Lynch William Dusty James Smith

Submarine 10 carries a cargo worth a million

Washington reports the German heavy submarine Deutschland will depart Baltimore with a million dollar cargo of wicker and rubber. The British embassy says she will have a clear path beyond the three mile limit off the Virginia capes. Secretary Daniels notes no convoy of battleships will be provided and U S warships patrol the Atlantic coast including Norfolk.

Washington Baltimore Germany Virginia Capes Daniels XSG Ontente Alles Atlantic Norfolk Coast

Reel Team Reorganizing Ahead of Harrisonburg Races

The Friendship Fire Company reel team will meet at 8 this evening to reorganize for the reel races at Harrisonburg during the Virginia State Firemen’s convention.

Friendship Fire Company Harrisonburg Virginia Tate

Baltimore Grain Markets Close Prices Reported

At the close of the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon No 2 red wheat was quoted at 1.14 1 4. Corn stood at 87 1 2 cents. Miss Teresa Murphy of Wadesville spent today in Winchester with.

Baltimore Misa Teresa Murphy Wadesville Winchester

Summer Apples Wanted for Cash

Advertises purchase of summer apples in bulk or barrel with highest cash price. Buyer identified as HH Mc Kinster at W. W. Wall's place on N. Market Street. Reading local notice style with a contact point for sellers.

McKinster W. W. Wall's Place N. Market St

Casement High Treason Appeal Arguments Heard in London

Five judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals heard the Casement appeal today after his June 29 conviction for high treason. Counsel stated the appeal challenged points of law as a crowded courtroom watched the proceedings.

London Roger Casement Court of Criminal Appeals Casement

Limestone land with 6 room house near Winchester for sale

12 and 12 acres of fine Limestone land one mile from Winchester. A well furnished six room house includes pantry and bathroom on a macadamized road. Offered by W. L. Fultz in Real Estate Exclusively.

Winchester

Water From the Robinson Plant Becomes City Menace

Water from the Robinson Ice and Cold Storage plant on North Market Street overflows into a sinkhole on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad property and then into Market Street. City officials study disposal options including a sewer drain or routing water north through the B and O Cut while Mr. Robinson offers cooperation.

Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation North Market Street Market Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Baltimore and Ohio

Russians and German Troops Fight in France

Russian and German forces clash in Champagne France amid ongoing fighting. Reports indicate intense exchanges with casualties on both sides as Allied troops monitor the front.

Frange

Russians Losses Enormous Says Berlin War Dispatches

Reports from Petrograd claim Russian losses total 14,900 officers and 248,900 men since the start of the offensive. Dispatches describe heavy fighting on the Somme front and in the eastern theater with German and Russian forces clashing near Ovillers and Labois-Selle, Verdun, and Lutsk.

Peror William Somme Berlin Thedrawal von Linsengen One Petrograd Vienna Parenzo M Ty Ravenna Corsini Emperor William Somme Front Amsterdam William Kaiser Iron Cross Algiers Morocco Ecclesnia London Loré Uc ‘Cecil Foreign Office

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