Apple Market Breaks Deadlock in York Apples
A market deadlock for Yorks and Ben Davis apples in Frederick County ended with major sales to Loomis & Company of New York at about 2 per barrel. Buyers and growers discuss prices, with many growers holding for higher offers while others store fruit to await better returns. The Jonathan crop fetched 3 to 3.75 per barrel as prices settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Whatts
Thomas Russell & Comny
Glasgow
Scotland
Johnck
C. G. Boyles
Yorks
Clarence Shepard
Davis
BE. P. Loomis
New York City
Ben Davis
James Huncher
P. Loomis & Company
Ked
Frederick County
Bense
Robert T. Hais
Watson d Company
New York
Jonathan
Border Pictures Exhibit At Anderson Cigar Store
A window display at the Anderson cigar store on North Main Street features photographs of camp scenes along the Mexican border and the Second Virginia Regiment review at Brownsville Texas. Mexican paper money and a card with Carranza’s portrait are shown. Rev H E Richardson formerly of this city visits en route home from Shenandoah Virginia after attending the annual conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Brownsville
Texas
Fred. S. Anderson
Company I
Anderson Cigar Store
North Main Street
Carranza
Mexico
H. E. Richardson
Cumberland, Md
Shenandoah, Va
Scout display at annual fair highlights movement
The First Troop of Boy Scouts showcased a prominent display at the recent fair with uniformed members in charge and a Red Cross first aid tent nearby. The troop plans its second anniversary meeting on October 27 at Empirehea ter featuring a scout war exhibition and a program of tests, signaling, first aid, life saving, exercises, athletic events and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empireheater
Council of
Boy Scouts
26 680 Pounds of Horses Sold Here
Mr Scott Grant a Winchester horse dealer sold horses by the pound for the first time. He delivered 26 680 pounds of horseflesh to Mr G Grove of Martinsburg W Va at 12 cents a pound. The lot weighed an average 1300 pounds with 24 horses in total. The carload was consigned to Martinsburg. Many were colts and in good health. One two year old colt weighed 1490 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Grant
Winchester
Grant
G. Grove
Martinsburg
W. Va
Grove
Merchants' Cold Storage advertises 40 000 bbl capacity in Richmond
Storage space available at once for 40000 barrels. Merchants' Cold Storage and Ice Mfg. Co. in Richmond Virginia promotes its market as the best in the south and invites immediate engagement.
Winchester Athletic Club Notice for Fall Meeting
All members urged to attend the first regular fall meeting this Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Large attendance is important. Refreshments will be served. Dr. E C Yost vice president and John H Seal Jr secretary. Dar Hy 6%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Athletic Club
E. C. Yost
John H. Seal, JR
Mrs. Clara Spiker Maphis Dies After Auto Crash
Mrs. Clara Spiker Maphis 58 wife of Dr. B Frank Maphis of Strasburg Va died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from injuries after being run down by a speeding car in Strasburg near the Virginia Hotel The driver Jonah Rudolph Shenandoah county was arrested and faces grand jury action The car belonged to J W Holtzman Woodstock Va Funeral set for Saumsville Christian Church burial in the adjoining cemetery Survivors include husband two sons Dr Carl Maphis and Fred S Maphis three daughters Mrs Katharine Grabil Washington and Miss Beulah Mamie Maphis and one brother Mr Hugh Spiker Saumsville Va minery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Spiker Maphis
B. Frank Maphis
Strasburg
Star
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Katharine Grabill
Washington
Beulah
Mamie Maphis
Hugh Spiker
Saumsville
Nel F. Spiker
Shenandoah County
Minery
Father Allard Discusses Catholic Doctrines at Sacred Heart
Rev J Clinton Allard of the Paulist Fathers in New York opened a mission at the Church of the Sacred Heart with strong attendance. He spoke on The Bible, presenting Catholic doctrines calmly and fairly. He plans nightly talks all week, avoiding attack on other faiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clinton Allard
Paulist Fathers of
New York
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Allard
Smallpox Cases Reported in Stephens City The Worst Since Civil War
Six active smallpox cases are found in Stephens City eight miles south of Winchester. Dr. Miller calls it the most virulent form seen since the Civil War. Quarantine is ordered, vaccination forced townwide, and the State Board of Health notified for immediate assistance. Dr. Boyd urges immediate vaccination for unvaccinated residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Winchester
Charles R. Anderson
County Board of Health
Anderson
G. L. Miller
Miller
Potter
State Board of Health
Richmond
Boyd
Philip W. Boyd
The
Star Today
the Star
Board of Health
Wl Boyd
Missionary Father Allard to Speak on Catholic Faith
Native of Richmond Virginia Father Allard, a young missionary, will present Why I am a Catholic tonight. Morning Mass at seven, with brief instruction, and at seven thirty evening services including rosary sermon and benediction. Winchester and vicinity invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allard
Richmond
Winchester
Mexicans Seek Withdrawal of Pershing Force in Talks
In New London and El Paso reports, Mexican and American commissions advance toward a concrete plan to withdraw American troops from Mexico. Mexican officials demand action on withdrawal before other questions, while the U.S. side stresses military necessity. Both sides hope to resolve the issue within days, though October 1 remains unlikely. Juarez sees unusual military activity amid Villa threats. reports of two Americans killed near Chihuahua City cannot be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Pershing
General Bliss
Funston
Carranza
Washington
EL Paso
Texas
Juarez
Chihuahua
Stock For Sale At Cost For Cash Grocery Stock
Changing my occupation I will sell after Sept 19 entire stock and fixtures including a Ford delivery car. Parties indebted to me or holding debts of mine please settle at once. 19-19-21. R. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Delivery Car
Green
Public Sale of Livestock at Zirkle's Stable
Lake sale begins at 1 o clock on September 28 rain or shine at Zirkle's Stable on S Main Street. Eleven items listed include 16 head of horses and mules one good 2 horse dray one break cart three sets of double harness single harness halters bridles saddle etc. LL W and O W GARLETT owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zirkle
S. Main Street
Lake
LL. W
O. W. Garlett
Mission Services Across Virginia With Catholic Priests
Reverend John McVerry of the Church of the Sacred Heart assists Father Swift of the Paulist Fathers in a mission at the Church of Blessed Sacrament in Seath Va. Services were conducted at Woodstock and a successful mission last week was held in Front Royal VA by Father Allard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McVerry
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Swift
Church of Blessed Sacrament
Seath Va
Hey
Woodstock
Front Royal
Father Allard
Baltimore grain markets close with mixed wheat and corn
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon No 2 red wheat closed at 145 and a half cents per bushel Corn quoted at seven dollars and ninety five cents a bushel or near thereabouts on the price board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Stover Re elected Pastor as Virginia Brethren Convenes
The 117th Virginia conference of the United Brethren Church closed in Shenandoah City Page County. Rev George W Stover was reappointed to Winchester for a fifth year. He joined key committees and was named a delegate to the General Conference in Topeka Kansas next May. Five new licenses were issued and two elders ordained by Bishop W M Weekly. The Winchester church report praised growth in finances and building. The next conference meets in the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
The
United Brethren Church
Shenandoah City
Page County
George W. Stover
Winchester
Topeka
Kansas
R. C. Williams
T. S. Hancher
James M. Brown
EB. L. Fries
W. M
John Moses Hott
Mr. Stover
Baker House Sold To Miller Jenkins
A deed admitted to record in the Corporation Court transfers the residence property of the late Miss Porta Baker on North Market street for 5000 dollars. The three story brick dwelling near Empire Theater is in excellent preservation as a substantial neighborhood building. Miller Jenkins and family occupy the home now. deal arranged by W L Fultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
J. Few Brown
Miller Jenkins
Portia Baker
North Market Street
Empire Theater
W L. Fultz
Carlisle Fair Excursion Rates Announced for Train Travelers
The C C V R R plans to sell Carlisle PA excursion train tickets during the Carlisle fair week, September 18 to 23, at special rates good on all regular trains. Tickets available during the week of the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Roger Jones Sells Fine Show Horse Black Prince Jr
Roger T. Jones of Winchester sells the show ring horse Black Prince Jr to B F Garber of Harrisonburg Virginia. The price is undisclosed but expected to be substantial. Black Prince Jr has four years of blue ribbons and has defeated top country horses. Robes and blankets for carriage advertised at Laren’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger T. Jones
Winchester
Black Prince, Jr
B. F. Garber
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Oles
Weather and battle reports from the Somme and fronts
Multiple fronts report ongoing fighting with repulsed German offensives in Champagne and Halicz. Somme weather hinders operations while Italian Bulgarian actions in Mount Bocis region are noted. Naval air raids target Mesptre near Venice and railway stations as British operations face weather and air losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Halicz
War Office
Paris
Champagne
Souain
Sowmety
Somme
Mount Bocis
Galeniki
French War Office
Balkan
Western Macedonia
Ctvenik
Growing Bank in Winchester Reports Fourth Statement
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester, a six month old institution on Main Street, reports deposits rising from 9 583.42 on March 6 to 115 864.24 by Sept 12 1916. Loans and discounts total 120 186.89 and cash and reserve 66 480.00. Officers include President Herbert S. Larrick and Cashier John Stoats with directors such as A C Sienaker and John W. Rosenberger. Legal advisers Ward & Larrick handle bank affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
Main St
Piccasdilly
Herbert 8. Larrick
Mice-Pres
H. C. Sheetz
Jota i ‘Stoats
W. Robert Campbell
A. C. Siénaker
John W. Rosenberger
Fred
Boyd
James M. Brown
George H. Bugle
Jolite
C. H. Schinck
C. G. Boyles
Pr. Chas. R. Anderson
J. Henry Moling
Philip Klumpus
Howell M. Bond
T. J. Orndorff
BE. A. Humsten
Herbert
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APPLE
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Scout Movement
Nelson Page
Glaize
Ore
J. W. Foster
Front Royal Road
Richmond, VA
W. A. Club
E. F. Maphis
Speeder
Paulist
Services
Pershing Forge
Wire
Chihuahua City
Villa
State Department
Baltimore Grain Markets
Hev. G. W. Stover
U. S
L. Laren
Jacob Streit
L. Haymaker
Baker House
Carlisle Fair
Roger Jones
Vienna
Rey
Mesptre
Venice
London
Dwa
Tredegar
France
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