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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1916

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Six youths injured as Studebaker crashes into telephone pole

A seven passenger Studebaker carrying Stanley and William Grove and Misses Annabel Sallie Grove Emory Snapp and Benton Snider crashed into a city telephone pole on the Northwestern grade opposite Dr B C Stuart’s home. All seven were thrown from the car and rushed to Memorial Hospital. Stanley Grove suffered a broken leg a dislocated hip and internal injuries while Annabel Grove sustained internal injuries and facial trauma. The others sustained cuts bruises and shock. The party had attended an oyster supper at Round Hill before the crash and were returning to Winchester.

Stanley William Annabel Sallie Grove Emory Snapp Benton Snider Studebaker Memorial Hospital B. C. Stuart Tollgate House William and Stanley Grove Sallie Annabel Grove Edward H. Grove Kernstown Opequon William B. Snider North Market Street Good and Company Round Hill Winchester E. H. Grove William Grove Stuart Victor Arthur Cumberland Valley Railroad Ahso Mr. Arthur Martinsburg W. Va B. B. Dutton, Jr P. W. Boyd Snider Sidney Eagle Claude Grove Dutton Grove Wis Miss. Annabe’ Grove

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across Faithful Observances

Large crowds dressed in green celebrated St Patrick’s Day with services at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Souvenir cards, green neckties, and green confections filled shops as parades and banquets mark Irish heritage, with the shamrock a unifying symbol worldwide.

Emerald Isle Patrick Ireland Church of the Sacred Heart St. Patrick

Clover Grass Seeds Advertises 98 Percent Germination

An old classified line touts Clover grass seeds with 98 percent success claim from H. Baker at 46 BD Piccadilly 6t contact Bell 356. Published as a short advertisement.

Hayfield Names New Postmaster and Local News

W F Shipe, longtime postmaster and merchant of Hayfield Virginia, has moved to a farm near Middletown. Holmes Nail, son of painter A L Nail, takes over as postmaster with deputy Ben Carter of Rock Enon Springs. Miss Virginia Larrick closes her Cross Roads school, while local residents observe wildlife on North Mountain. Farmer Daniel FE Wotring suffers jaw cancer. March weather harms wheat and pastures. Musical at Baptist parsonage Friday evening includes program and refreshments.

Hayfield W. F. Shipe Middletown Holmes Nail A. L. Nail Gap Run Nail Ben Carter Rock Enon Springs Rosenberger Virginia Larrick Cross Roads Miss Larrick Katharine Larrick Richard Worsley Grace Clark Eston Larrick North Mountain Daniel FE. Wotring

Noted bandit headed for southern Mexico

President Wilson signed a joint resolution to recruit the regular army to full war strength while reporting from Washington says Villa is moving south via Casas Grandes. Carranza expresses cooperation as American expedition pursues Villa with no immediate fighting reported.

The Star Washington Wilson Carranza Silliman Villa State Department Casas Grandes Congress

Jonathan Branson Dies at 75 in Clearbrook Community

Jonathan W. Branson a well known resident of the northern section of Eredatick comments died at 2:20 PM at his home near Clearbrook aged 75. He died of a general breakdown due to advanced age and is survived by his widow formerly Miss Caroline Cunningham of Maryland with no children. He was a prominent member of the Society of Friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

Eredatick Comnts Clearbrook Branson Caroline Cunningham Maryland Society of Friends

Miss Fraftois Cline Delivers Spring Millinery Line

Miss Fraftois Cline returns from eastern cities with latest spring millinery offerings. Local shops anticipate strong demand for hats and accessories this season.

Miss Fraftois Cline

Funeral services for Mrs Magruder

The funeral of the late Mrs Annie M Magruder widow of Charles W Magruder was held at 11 am from her son Frank W Magruder s home 650 North Main Street. Rev W D Smith and Rev J H Lacy presided. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Charles W Ramsburg Richard Osborne Harry Potts L Calvert Henry Moling Samuel A Byers. Mrs Magruder a member of Clarke county s Pyle family attended by relatives and friends. No preaching service Sunday at Stones Chapel due to the pastor s two week vacation.

Annie M. Magruder Charles W. Magruder Frank W. Magruder North Main Street W. D. Smith Christ Protestant Episcopal Church J. Hy Lacy Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Charles W. Ramsburg Richard Osborne Harry Potts L. Calvert Henry Moling Samuel A. Byers Magruder Pyle Clarke County

Ammunition Shipment for Carranza Troops Unsealed

Three hundred thousand rounds of rifle ammunition were delivered to Gen. P Elias Calles in Douglas Arizona. It is the first shipment of 700000 rounds for Carranza soldiers led by Col Dato Campbell to aid U S troops against Francisco Villa and his bandits. The ammo had been held by customs since Sunday and was released by Washington orders.

San Antonio Texas Pershing Mexico Fort Sam Houston Funston Douglas Ariz Nacozali Carranza Calles Villa P. Elias Calles Sonora Dato Campbell Agua Prieta United States Francisco Villa Washington

Reports From the Mexican Border Include Sniper Encounters

Unofficial dispatches from the Mexican border indicate American troops were largely unmoved in their advance, but a few snipers were reported along some columns. Six or seven soldiers were said to have been hit by snipers. Columbus awoke to a swollen camp with new cavalry, supplies, hay and quartermaster wagons moving south.

Columbus WN. M Mexico

Lunches for School Children Menu Suggestions

A list of school lunch ideas detailing proportions and items for balanced meals. Includes vanilla meat substitutes, baked apples, lunch buns, meat loaf or bean loaf, bread and butter sandwiches, fruit options, cakes, rolls filled with meat or fish, salads, lettuce or celery sandwiches, cottage cheese and green pepper treats, peanut sandwiches, and milk.

Contributions to the Monument Fund Receive Multiple Donations

Miss Lucy Russell reports new contributions to the Confederate Monument Fund. Donors include Howard S. Nurton of Richmond $5, Mrs. James Gray McAllister of Louisville $5, Stuart Edmunds $2.50, Margretta and Nannie Miller $10, Dudley Miller $2, Ham Cooper $1, Winchester Laundry $2.50, Mrs. Coupland R. Page $1, cash $1, Mr. Ritter 60 cents, Augustus A. Hack of Baltimore $5, Emma Barr $1, Mary Barr Hunt of Louisville $2.

Lucy Russell Confederate Monument Fund Howard S. Nurton Richmond Ant James Gray McAllister Louisville Stuart Edmunds Margretta Nannie Miller Dudley Miller Ham Cooper Winchester Laundry Coupland R. Page Ritter Augustus A. Hack Baltimore Mary Barr Hunt

Sartelle's Confectionery For Sale In Winchester Va

On account of health I offer my soda and confectionery store for sale at 406 S Main St Winchester Virginia. A fine business opportunity with 25 years of successful operation. For particulars contact J P Sartelle via mail or write.

Ofice J. P. Sartelle S. Main St Winchester

Byrd Appointed To Road Commission

Senator H. F. Byrd is named to a General Assembly authorized seven member commission to plan state road building and report to the 1918 General Assembly. Three senators and four delegates will compose the panel. Byrd introduced the resolution. The group will meet to organize and study state road building for two years with no compensation.

H. F. Byrd General Assembly Senate House of Delegates Byrd

Brewers Secretary Sent Back to Jail in Contempt Case

Hugh Fox secretary of the United States Brewers Association was ordered jailed again in Pittsburgh following a contempt hearing before Federal Judge Thompson. This marks the second time Fox has been jailed since the government began probing the brewers political activities. He had been released on a habeas corpus writ after the first night in jail.

Pittsburgh Hugh Fox United States Brewers’ Association Thompson

Tubantia Torpedoed Claim Sparks Allied Probes

Dutch officers of the liner Tubantia declare the ship was torpedoed and swear they saw a torpedo wake before impact. The U.S. State Department orders an immediate sinking inquiry as bomb and palace-related reports surface from Sofia and Rome. All aboard were reportedly saved.

Tubautti State Department Whi Royal Palkee Sofia War Office Amsterdam Hague Washington Tubantia Royal Palace London Rome

Public Auction At Apple Pie Ridge Farm March 25

Public sale of 188 acre Apple Pie Ridge Farm owned by the late J H C Clayton. Farm described as well watered with good outbuildings in the heart of the apple district. Auction set for March 25. Contact John M Steck special agent and Phil H Gold Winchester Va. 3-17-1p-41)

J. H.C. Clayton Heart of Apple John M. Steck Spl Phil H. Gold Winchester

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