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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1916

Page

6

Bunker Hill Notes Residents Visit Visitors

Rev Dr and Mrs Stevens of Clovedale New York visit daughter Mrs J Fred Laise. Miss Mary McCullough of White Hall Maryland visits Mrs Charles Cross. James Morrison and wife of Tablers spend Sunday with Reuben Custer. Mamonia Organ of Urbana Ohio visits aunt Miss S J Wierman. Ralph Bell of Hedgesville spends Sunday with local friends. Lydia Balehger and children visit her father. J M Coyle honored on great Sunday of his daughter at Arden.

Mary McCullough White Hall, Md Charles ‘Cross Mamonia Organ Urbana, Ohio Sajdie Wierman Ralph Bell Hedgesville Lydia Balehger J. M. Coyle Arden

Arthur Maud in Lord Loveland at the Movies

Arthur Maud stars in Lord Loveland a five part feature presented with a George Gray comedy. The screening promises wholesome entertainment with humor and a foundation of kindness and generosity. Admission is ten cents and shows tomorrow at local theaters.

Arthur Maud York Towers Loveland Stovers America Co. N A. M. Williamson Arthur Maude Alex Tony Leslie Geo. Oray Arthur

Scouts Leave Tuesday for Capon River Camp

Scout unit plans camp at Capon River with services by Dr. W D Smith on July 23 and field day on July 27. They return August 2 after a 14 day session, with $350 budgeted for expenses and daily camp reports promised in The Star.

W. D. Smith Council of Scouts the Star

Man Unconscious After Wagon Pole Break At Farm

LURAY Virginia July 17 Vernon L Myer an employee on the Deford farm has been unconscious 48 hours from a fractured skull and internal injuries after a wagon pole broke during a wheat load rescue. Myer was struck when the wagon pole broke with a terriffic blow and doctors say he has a slight chance for recovery.

Luray Vernon.l. Myer Deford Myer

Patrons League Plans Yard Party at Mount Williams School

The Patrons League of Mount Williams school meets to decide on a yard party on July 22 to raise funds for the school. Major Claud R. Cammers has bought a new automobile. Local visits include Bryan Richard and Miss Lela Richard at Cammer home and Miss Katie Burkhart visiting Mrs Tevalt.

Mount Williams Patrons’ League Mount Williams School Claud R. Cammers Bryan Richard Lela Richard Mountain Falls C. A. Cammer Katie Burkhart W. M. Tevalt

Linnet Rivalry with Birds Described as Fighters

The piece portrays linnets as formidable fighters, sworn enemies of butcher birds, rarely defeated in fair combat. It asserts linnets could challenge any bird except perhaps the ostrich, which is said to outrun them.

Warmer Climate at Brownsville for Virginia Troops

The United States Weather Bureau reports Brownsville Texas climate runs four to six degrees warmer than Virginia for May through October with average temperatures around 83 degrees and max around 73. Humidity runs near 80 percent, and winters are mild with rare cold snaps. Virginia troops face tougher conditions from May to October due to heat and humidity.

Virginia United States Cates ‘Bureau Brownsville Winchester Nce

Foster Batt Held On Serious Charge

Foster M Batt was held in 506 ail for court by Justice Bitner at tagerstown on the charge of criminal assault on a woman child. Principal witness Nellie Cantner aged 14 and the warrant sworn by the girl’s father Albert Cantner. After hearing several witnesses including the girl, Justice Bitner found sufficient evidence for court. State’s Attorney Kaylor prosecuted, A J Long defended.

Justice Bitner Tagerstown Nellie Cantner Albert Cantner

The Upward Climb

A playful verse tracing Mary's skirt rising from floor to knee as her toes ankles and striped hose become visible inch by inch within a lighthearted rhyme about modesty and growth. The tone shifts from sweeping to teasing as the skirt climbs higher.

Mary

Kidney Trouble Refused Life Insurance Prompted Remedy Claim

Green Bay man Joseph G. Wolf credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief from a months long severe backache. The ad claims back pain often leads to insurance denial due to kidney trouble and promotes the pills as a cure for weak, lame backs and sleepless nights.

Joseph G. Wolf Green Bay Wis RoteyKidney- Pitts

Grip of Evil serial promoted by Pathe and Dr Crane

The article describes Pathe's The Grip of Evil as a masterplot in fourteen chapters on human nature. Dr Frank Crane's editorial on the same theme is noted, with the public showing starting July 19 and early chapters in The Star today.

Nate Frank Crane Pathe The Star Today

Goyer Reported Hosting Visits Across Delaware Town

Wilmington society notes detail Mr. and Mrs. George Carter moving from 833 Van Buren to Cedanbrook Farm near Smyrna until September. Miss Mildred Carter visited Miss Lucille Piaget in Flushing and plans to join Ruth Guyer in Winchester Virginia for a two week stay, then return to Flushing with Miss Piaget.

George Carter van Buren Street Cedanbrook Farm Smyrna Mildred Carter Lucille Piaget Flushing L. I Miss Carter Miss Piaget Vorp Jay Winchester Virginia Ruth Guyer

Why Children’s Day Observance Is Important

A call to observe Children’s Day on the fourth Sunday in July at Timber Ridge. The article outlines how such services engage children in church life, attract community interest, and support Sunday school funding and growth, arguing religion education is essential to general education and church vitality.

Child Timber Ridge

Mrs Ryland and children visit Cumberland kin

Mrs Andrew J Ryland and her children of Cumberland Maryland are visiting the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Bed Russell on East Water Street for a period.

Andrew J. Ryland Cumberland, Md

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John Wanamaker Shenandoah Valley Commercial and Savings Bank “Safety and Service Main Street Piccadilly Seema ROUND Glaize & Bro Boyd P. Newlin Bell Water St Muresco Bell-Phone Jessie Hillyard East Water Street Bunker Hill Notes Bunker Hill W. Va Presbyterian Church Dr. Lacy E. ‘F. Gardner W.B. Ciendening Kenneth Laise Williamsport, Md Sun Jas. Morrison Reuben Custer J. T. Stewart Dan Gifer, Sr Middleway F. J. Rogers Advertisa Star Capon River Wardensville Road Capon Bridge Castoria Girl Veyee Helen Holmes Col Heezaliar Texas Foster Batt Foster M. Batt Miss Goyer Delaware Gvests Wilmington Del Mts Society E. T. Arnold Dren Sailor Mackinaw Porto Milaneses Lehorn Bangkok Panama S. H. Hable Gray & Sheetz Farmers and Merchants National Bank Frederick County Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank Jones Creamery W. M. Fletcher C. R. Grubbs John Kerr School Maurice M. D.nch Railroad Station City Woodward Man Street Nool Hluntsberry’s
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