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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1917

Page

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Winchester and Frederick youths drawn for war quotas

A list from Winchester and Frederick County shows 1474 registrants and the first 1 000 names drawn for the national army. John Ford Carper, Bayard Hubbard Bockey, and Frank Heist Taylor are among the first named in this district.

United States Ber National Army Winchester-Frederick County T John Ford Carper Virginia Bayard Hapburn Beckey Grimes Frank Heist Taylor Winchester War Department Regular Army National Guard Frederick County Lansing Mich Mieang John Ford Carper Bayard Hubbard Bockey Grimes

Walter Nichols Wounded While Escaping in Winchester Mountains

Reports confirm Walter Nichols, a youth released from jail and later fleeing the road force for forgery, was shot in the left side during his escape. He eluded pursuers and has not been recaptured, with no known medical treatment, seen in the mountains near the escape site.

Walter Nichols Winchester State Road Force Road Force Jece Nichols Omps Old Dominion Frederick County Board of Supervisors Ompg

Bride and Groom At Riverton Hotel

The Riverton correspondent reports Mr. and Mrs. William W. Dunn recently married are visiting at Hotel Riverton. Mrs Dunn is Miss Rebecca Hall and will be remembered by many friends.

Riverton Front Royal William W. Dunn Hotel Riverton Dunn Rebecca Hall

Outlaws In Pitched Battle With Officers

Mrs Anna Biery, resident of West King Street Martinsburg, WV, was arrested on a warrant sworn by the prosecuting attorney after an infant corpse was found in a garbage can behind her residence. She refused to testify. The case drew a large crowd as the scene and hospital treatment for the mother’s health drew attention.

Anna Biery West King Street I Prosecuting Attorney Watt Fiery Martinsburg Harrisonburg King's Daightens’. Hospital

Evangelist Bidwell Preaches In Market Street Tent

At 8 o'clock last evening a sizable audience heard Evangelist Bidwell in the Market and Germain streets tent. He spoke on The rents that Point to Christ's coming, arguing we live in the last days per 2 Timothy 3 15. He urged the Bible as the sole rule for faith. Services continue nightly at 7 46 o'clock.

Market and Germain Streets Evangelist Bidwell Paul

Grain prices in Baltimore market close

At the Baltimore wholesale market the close showed spot wheat at 2.80 and corn at 2.05. Local dealers offered 2.15 for wheat after the market close. Turnip seed buckwheat cultivated alfalfa timothy and other seeds and grains listed by H. H. Baker at 66 East Piccadilly Street.

Baltimore H. H. Baker East Piccadilly St

Reforming Lawn Party Ad at Church Booth

An old notice announces a lawn party in front of a church on Thursday and Friday nights July 9 and 20. The ad seeks a contact person “WANTED-To igeroy at once” with a $5000 5 percent stake and mentions good security. Apply at Star Office for ages 18 to 21.

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Services Held at John Mann Church on Sunday July 22

Rev Wiliam Pick ens of Morgan College Baltimore and Principal L M McCoy of Virginia Collegiate Institute Lynchburg Va will attend all day Sunday services at John Mann Church. They are noted orators expected to speak. RIV. J AL Reed pastor. Wanted salesman and collector for Winchester. Sinner Geowing Machine Co Hagerstown Md 18 1p 31.

John Mann i Wiliam Pickens Morgan College Battimore L. M. McCoy the Virgina Collegiate Institute Lynchburg J. AL Reed Winchester Sinner,G@ewing Machine Co Hagerstown

Carson Home Reopens After Winter at Afton Inn

The Carson family led by Joseph L. Carson reopen their residence Delbrook after a winter stay at the Afton Inn. Extensive repairs and renovations were completed during their absence as the property welcomes them back for the summer season.

Joseph L. Carson Delbrook Afton

Fight at New Market Ends With Sheriff Robbed and Men Fleeing

Sheriff Stoner and Constable Rice confronted Mike Neff and associates in New Market over a bail case. A melee followed, revolvers were taken, and the group fled toward Walkers Chapel after a pitched battle with Winchester rifles. A larger search began at dawn with a posse including Commonwealth's Attorney Williams and federal agents.

Mike Neff New Market Neffs W. D. Stoner Shenandoaholy C. G. Rice Winchester Rifles Sheriff'a Walkers Chapel Mike Paul Dave Nett Winchester Ogee Hawkinstown Neff Woodstock Southern Railway Harrisonburg Stoner Mike Nett Toots Hleld Mike Neft Rice Riee Manor's Mill Commonwealth Philip Williams Reeenue WV. M. Uts

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