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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1916

Page

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Henry Noonan and a White Sacrament Car Crash Fallout

James O Baker as part of a party escaped injury by a miracle in a touring car driven by Young Pifer. The vehicle turned turtle hurling Noonan and Pifer ten feet away. Noonan suffered jaw fractures a skull fracture and paralysis of the left side. Pifer was less severely hurt with two other victims unconscious. Baker was dazed and shocked. Exact details unknown.

James O. Baker Pifer Noonan Mr. Noonan Pffer Baker Middletown Leas Winchester Boyd Stuart J. Mack Noonan Memorial Hospital Young Pifer Espital John Stuart

Man Dies After Middletown Car Crash at Waverly

Henry Noonan a Winchester liveryman dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an auto wreck on the Valley turnpike near Middletown. Clark Pifer seriously hurt. James Baker shaken but uninjured. Accident at Waverly last night left both men unconscious. cause under investigation.

MR. Noonan Henry Noonan Winchester Memorial Hospital Valley Turnpike Middletown Winchester Clark Pifer C. B. Pifer Adams Express Company Noonan Wayside Pifer Adiganan Baker Mellwee

Democratic Exec Committee to Pick Congress Nominee in Seventh District

Harrisonburg hosts planning for Seventh District Democratic Executive Committee meeting next Wednesday. Senator Byrd in town says Harrisonburg could host the nominating convention for the upcoming Congressional race to replace James Hay, who resigned to join the Court of Claims. Judge Harrison favored. Judge Duke unlikely candidate. Nat Farley's intentions unclear.

Harrisonburg Harry Flood “Byrd Winchester Congress James Hay Court of Claims Senate Byrd Thomas W. Harrison Charlottesville Duke Harrison Nat Farly of. Greene

Lutheran Reunion Bus to Pen-Mar

The C V R R runs a special rain to Pen-Mar and return via Hagerstown on Thursday July 27. Leaves Winchester at 7 25 a m and Pen-Mar at 5 15 p m. Round trip fare 14 25. 20-1p-51.

Pen-Mar Hagerstown Winchester

Stock Sale Of Local Banks From Estate Notices

Fifteen shares of Shenandoah Valley Bank stock seven shares of Farmers and Merchants National Bank stock and twenty shares of Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock from estates of Elizabeth B. Glaize and Fancy will be offered for sale for cash. The sale takes place in front of Court House at 12 o clock noon on Saturday August 5 1916 in blocks of two and three shares to assist moderate buyers.

Shenandoah Valley Bank Farmers and Merchants National Bank Elizabeth B. Glaize Shenandoah Valley National Bank Fancy Court House

Band Concert on the Plaza Tonight

Overture Arcadia performs on the plaza with The Representative in March. The article notes an accident occurred but soon confirms the identities of those injured.

Fire Damages Clarke County Home As Couple Far Misfortune Unfolds

Berryville physician Dr Archibald P Osborne learns a wife Estelle Keister is found dead in a Gosnold avenue Norfolk home with signs of foul play after a fire in the same residence. Her husband D E Keister reportedly shot himself soon after. Fire and police allege two points ignition. carpet and kerosene evidence found near the attic staircase. Osborne travels to Norfolk upon message. neighbors recount Keister urging his wife to flee to a neighbor. The case continues with investigators examining blood stained wood and hair near the body.

Berryville Clarke County Archibald P. Osborne Estelle Osborne Ah Ie Z. B. Keister Gosnold Avenue Norfolk D. E.meister Berkeley Avenue Osborne McLaughlin Keister

Commission to settle with Carranza on border protection

The United States plans a commission based on Mexico's note to secure a policy protecting the American frontier from bandits. State Department insists the plan bind Carranza to border protection and restricting raids, while Mexican note only allows cross border pursuit with no concrete frontier obligations. Reactionaries grow stronger in southern Mexico amid rail control by Diaz followers.

Washington Mexico State Department Department Arredondo United States Carranza VPRA Cruz Felix Diaz

Submarine Deutschland Still Tied to Baltimore Dock

In Baltimore harbor the German submarine Deutschland remains tethered and guarded as officials and Captain Koenig seek a clear path for its departure. Attempts to load gold coin or bullion and cargo to reestablish trade in German potash are mentioned, with no official confirmation on the start or sister ship Bremen’s status.

Baltimore Germany Koenig Chesapeake Bay Deutschland Paul Hilken Bremen Virginia Capes

Wheat Wanted Highest Price Paid by Winchester Milling

Winchester Milling seeks grain suppliers as it advertises the highest price paid for wheat. Area growers notified of cash terms and delivery details. The short notice emphasizes prompt offers and guaranteed payments.

Winchester Milling Corporation

Lost glasses reward in Empire Theater area

A pair of rimless glasses in a case were lost near Empire Theater on Market Street. Reward offered. Return to Star office.

Empire Theater Market St Star Office

Counter Attacks and Battles Reported on Multiple Fronts

Paris reports a severe German counter assault south of Soyecourt in the Somme sector repulsed with heavy losses. Verdun sees continued German pressure. a detachment near Haucourt is beaten back, and attacks in Vosges fail after bombardment. In Riga, Russians press Von Hindenburg’s lines with heavy losses, while British forces claim gains in Picardy including Foureaux Wood, Leitzin, and Delville Wood amid stout German resistance.

Paris Soyecourt Somme French War Office Verdun Fort Chauines Haucourt Vosces Petrograd von Hindenburg Riga von. Hindenburg Kovel Lemberg London War Office Picardy Foureaux— Wood Leitziz Delville Wood

Duffey Announces August Coaching Program

Notice states limited pupil enrollment for a coaching program starting August seven to address deficiencies for September. Contact H. B. Duffey by writing or phone. Location reference 201p-31.

Duffey

Arrive Here From Manila On a Visit

Mr and Mrs William Alther and their young son of Manila P I who reached San Francisco recently arrived in Winchester yesterday as guests of Mrs Althers parents on South Kent street Mrs Alther was formerly Miss Julia Weare of this city and after marriage went to Manila with Mr Alther who has worked in civil sanitary engineering for the U S government and continues in the field Mall subscriptions can now be renewed at the reduced rate WANTED Industrious girls over sixteen to work in hosiery mills Steady work Wages paid learners Railroad fare defunded The Interwoven Mills Inc Martinsburg W Va 7-21-1p 2w

Wiliam Alther Manila P. I San Francisco Winchester The Interwoven Mills, Inc Martinsburg W. Va

Autos for Ire Special Rates to Boy Scouts Camp

Rouss Garage advertises special rates on autos to a Boy Scouts Camp. Bell phone 95. Indicates location and contact for transportation needs.

Capon Bell Rouss Boy Scouts Rouss Garage

Wreck Near Harrisonburg Injures Couple

Lee Gardner and a woman identified as Mrs Hennings were injured in a two vehicle crash on the Valley at a point south of Harrisonburg. Gardner, from Waynesboro, and the woman were taken to Memorial Hospital after their car went off the bank and overturned. Doctors treated Gardner for a possible leg injury and the woman for internal injuries and unconsciousness.

Harrisonburg Deliphia Lee Waynesboro Rockingham Skull Baltimore Ohio Memorial Hospital Gardner Waynesbor Harrisonburg Ward Warrisonbure

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E. C. Stuart Star Ness Mr. Pifer ASR Lutheran Reunion Citizens’ Band City Hall March California Exposition Mackie Laurens Arcadia March, the Representative Harris King Solitude Mercandante Ripley Star Spangled Banner Igter Z. E. Keister Self Polige Mr. Keister Kansas E. Piccadilly H. Baker Commission Garranza Us. S&s First Chiefs Christian Church Wire Carter's Yeast Hue Philadelphia Lee Gardner Olio Balio Stahl
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