Drowning Tragedy in Shenandoah River Ends Family Reunion
Three men from Page County families perish at Mauck's Mill on the Shenandoah River near Luray. Richard F. Berry, a partner of Col. Robert Lewdy, Dr. William H. Hudson of Huntington, and Ober Hudson drown after attempting to save Berry who could not swim. The Hudson brothers lose their lives in the rescue effort. The scene unfolds with a sad family tragedy during a reunion. CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
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Hudson
R. F. Berry
Wiliam Hudson
Ober
Page County
Mauck’s Mill
Shenandoah River
Lufay
Hudsons
Mr. Berry
Charlestown to Invite Firemen Association Meeting
At a public Charlestown meeting with citizens and two fire companies, residents decided to invite the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association to meet in Charlestown on July 3 4 and 6 next year. The association has over 5 006 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W.-War
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Woman's fine doubled in Rockingham chicken theft case
The case of Mrs. Sallie Armentrout of Rockingham county involving two stolen chickens led to a doubled fine on appeal to the county court. The final outcome increased the earlier $5 penalty, with court costs totaling $100 to the county.
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Rockingham County
Sallie Armentrout
Rockingham
John H. Gose Dies in Bristol Clerk of Bristol Court
Circuit Clerk Phil H. Gold received a telegram announcing the death of John H. Gose clerk of the corporation court of Bristol Virginia. Gose died Saturday evening at about age fifty. His funeral was held this afternoon in Bristol. He was widely known and respected in the region, leaving a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. H. Gold
John H. Gose
Corporation Court
Bristol
Gose
Gortnath
Scouts Enjoy Camp Capon River Excursion
Seventy Winchester Boy Scouts reached Capon River camp after a twenty mile morning trek. By seven o’clock tents and camp facilities were set, meals served, and scouts settled for the night. A close stock company formed by members aims to fund camp operations with stock at fifty cents per share. Capon Bridge nearby boosts demand for pop and luxuries.
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Camp
Capon
Boy Scouts
Winchester
Capon River
Bob Parker
Sam Montgomery
Capon Bridge
Bids Sought for 4 Miles Macadam Roads in Frederick Co
The Virginia State Highway Commission invites bid submissions from contractors in Winchester for three macadam road segments totaling about four miles in Frederick County. Bids due by 12 noon August 3, 1916 with $100 certified check per road. Plans available at Winchester Clerk's Office and this office. Name G P Coleman State Highway Commissioner.
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Richmond
Winchester
Frederick County
Big Submarine May Be Interned
German submarine Deutschland may be interned by war end if voyage delays persist. It remains docked in Baltimore amid mystery as Captain Koenig delays departure awaiting word from Bremen. Bremen is reported missing at sea prompting searches for the other sub.
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Baltimore
Deutschland
Atlantic
Koenig
Bremen
London
Paralysis Toll In New York Reaches 2948 Cases
New York reported nearly 3,000 infantile paralysis cases today, reaching a total of 2,948 with thirty one additional deaths. The toll underscores the ongoing health crisis as the disease spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ted
Tragic Rockingham wreck. Gardner in hospital
Dr W L Gardner of Waynesboro injured in the Harrisonburg south wreck that killed Mrs Eva Henning of Philadelphia. Coroner's jury finds death due to accident with speed by Gardner. Gardner unaware of Henning's death. his condition remains serious but stable as he recovers.
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Lee Gardner
W.lee Gardner
Waynesboro
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Gardner
Bomb Planter Eludes Officers in San Francisco
Police renew search for anarchist who planted a suitcase bomb along the preparedness parade route. Six killed and scores injured. A $5,000 reward from city and a similar state reward offered. One witness, William Taylor, says the bomber was about 35, shabby dressed, seen placing the sack.
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San Francisco
William Taylor
Casement Loses Appeal to Stay Death Sentence
London July 24 Sir Roger Casement loses another appeal point as the British attorney general refuses to grant a certificate permitting appeal to the House of Lords. The Manchester Guardian reports Casement faces execution by the scaffold.
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London
Roger Casement
Manchester Guardian
Casement
House of Lords
Injured Adams Express Man Improves After Valley Turnpike Crash
Young Mr. Clark Pifer of the Adams Express Company office in Middletown remains conscious at intervals after a late Thursday night auto crash on the Valley turnpike. He has a skull fracture but doctors expect recovery while Mr Henry Noonan died from injuries. Mr Baker, son of Mr and Mrs R C Baker, is recovering from bruises and shock.
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Cal
Adams Express Company
Middletown
Henry Noonan
Memorial Hospital
Piter
Pifer
Noonan
Friendship Reel Team Set for Virginia Firemen’s Race
The Friendship Fire Company reconstitutes its reel team to attend the Virginia Firemen’s Association races in Harrisonburg on August 23 24 25. First prize is 150 dollars, second 75. Officers include Captain Arthur N Ritter Trainer Harry Rainsberger Secretary Ward Carper Treasurer Fred Forney. Practice begins tonight at 7 30. New members may join by contacting Mr Arthur N Ritter at Funk and Son store. The company will also attend the convention with a large delegation.
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Friendship Fire Company
Virginia ‘Firemen’s Association
Harrisonburg
Friendship Team
Arthur N. Ritter
Harry Rainsberger
Ward Carper
Fred, Forney
Messrs. Funk and Son
Main Street
Neutral zone proposed along 40 mile border path
Washington reports developments in the Mexican situation revive the idea of a neutral zone extending 20 miles on each side of the border. State Department officials say the plan is under consideration and would disarm civilians within the zone while large troop police would operate on both sides. Carranzista command changes in northern Mexico are cited as driving the revival.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Lutheran Reunion At Pen Mar Train Special
The C. V. R. R. will run a special train to Pend Mar and return via Hagerstown on Thursday July 27. Departure from Winchester 7 25 a m returning from Pen Mar 5 15 p m. Round trip fare one dollar twenty five cents. 20 1p 51
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Pen Mar
PendMar
Hagerstown
Winchester
Funeral for Henry Noonan Held in Catholic Cemetery
The late Henry Noonan known as son of Mrs Belle Noonan and the late Bartholemew Noonan was interred today at the Catholic Cemetery on Market Street after a funeral mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart. He died Friday afternoon from injuries in a Valley Pike auto crash near Middletown. Clark Pifer and James Baker were injured. Pifer remained in hospital. The solemn service featured Rev John McVerry, choral music, and floral tributes, with pallbearers listed.
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Noonan
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Valley Turnpike
Middletown
Clark Pifer
James 0
Baker
Church of the Sacred Heart
John McVerry
M. M. Lynch
M. B. Bryant
Father McVerry
Messrs
Scott Grant
Clarence O'Leary
John H. Snyder
John Nixon
William Keating
Herbert Shull
Mr. Murnan
Samuel Laren
Alfred S. Henkel
Ralph Pifer
Théodore Y. Kinzel
Robert Tracy
Porter Hayslett
William Breckenridge
Industrious girls sought for hosiery mills in Martinsburg
Wanted industrious girls over sixteen to work in modern hosiery mills. Steady work with paid learners. Railroad fare refunded. Apply to Employment Department The Interwoven Mills Inc Martinsburg West Virginia 7221-1p 2w.
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The
Interwoven Mills, Inc
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore grain markets close quotes and local notices
Baltimore wholeale market closed at 8 oclock in the afternoon with wheat at 1.28 and corn at 91 to 92 cents. Also a road work job ad seeks hands through the Supt of Roads in Winchester Virginia. Mrs D S Lancaster of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs H E Guyer on North Braddock Street.
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Baltimore
Supt. of Roads
Winchester
D S. Lancaster
Philadelphia
H. EB. Guyer
North Braddock Street
Probable Judicial Vacancy Stirs Frederick Winchester Politics
A letter to Frederick County and Winchester citizens warns of an imminent vacancy in the Circuit Court for Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and Winchester. It critiques Governor selection processes, cites endorsements and party dynamics, and questions the influence of lawyers and legislators on judicial appointments.
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Frederick County
City of
Winchester
Circuit Court
Frederick, Clarke, Warren and
Shenandoah
Ter
Aubrey G. Weaver
Warren County
Frederick
Warren
Weaver
Warren and
Clarke
Fent. Royal
Deles
Steck
Solenberger and Company with Robinson Partners
A partial notice lists S. Solenberger and Company and C. L. Robinson and associates in a business matter. The fragment shows a professional partnership or financial arrangement under review.
French Aviator Flies Over Berlin Amid War Turmoil
Paris reports indicate a French aviation mission crossed Germany reaching Berlin and broadcasting proclamations. Lieutenant Marchal reportedly landed near Chelm in Poland after crossing the front and being captured by Austrians. British naval actions off Scotland involve engagement with German submarines and patrol boats.
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Paris
Somme
Hardecourt
War Office
Verdun Front
Vailly
Gottie
Meuse
Chapelles
Pontbs
Auneville
Tast
London
Hesdwood
Guillemont
Posieres
Carpathians
Petrograd
Galicia
Kimpolunge
Delatyn
Volhynia
Jutland
Zeebrugge
Frenne
Berlin
Unitv
Germany
Tieutenant Marchal
Chelm
Poland
Hague
Scotland
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Col
Robert Leed
Richard F. Berry
Robert 1 K. Levdy
R. Parks
William H. Hudson
Huntington
HH. von Hudson
Luray
Ober Hudson
Office OF the State Highways Commission
G .P. Coleman
Wire
Adelphia
OWL
Mr. Noonan
Mr. Clark ‘Pifer
James O. Baker
R. C. Baker
West Cork Street
Méimory
Belle [Noonan
Bartholo
Mar‘ket ‘Street
Baltimore Grain Markets
Mr. Ward
Winches
Virginia Woolen Company
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