Trial over Mrs Southard’s death by locomotive strike
In Jefferson Circuit Court James A. Southard administrator for his wife Mary Southard presented the case from Martinsburg. Mrs Southard died after being struck by a locomotive near Duffields on August 4, 1920. The jury awarded 6000 dollars subject to demurrer as the defense argued. The trial also covered subsequent juror selections and other court matters including retirements and trusteeship disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
Jefferson Circuit Court
James A. Southard
Gamages
Joseph H. Wirt
M. K. Lamcaster
Earl R.rant
Clayton Fleming
Geo
W Glasehock
Aref Flames A. Dailey
LM Mason
John T. Porter
Fell
Col Forrest W. Brown
Allmad Company
Thail the Iy
Southard
Hineye
John C. Alen
Robert Donrid
J. W. Vickers
Forrest J. Buckles
Fenton B. Crawford
G K. Wysong
Ler Omourn
J. W. Kearney
C.D. Carter
Prodefer
Herbert Engle
Fur Fry
Burns
Ase
Frank J. Beet Aim Tad GC
N. Campbell
Olin & Gilmore
Geo. M. Beliz- Mower Ie
Way
Bysimac Ant
Ums
Braten
Thom
Mary Price
Hal M. Baylor
Harry C. Kellicen
Kellison
Automobile Accidents Reported Around Harpers Ferry Area
The Advocate details a string of Maryland and nearby crashes on the Harper's Ferry pike and surrounding roads. Notable incidents include a Packard collision with a Robinson car injuring neither driver seriously, a bounced child struck near Halltown, multiple rollovers near Sharpsburg, and a fatal B&O train collision near Mt. Airy. Victims range from drivers to passengers, with several injuries and property damage.
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Advoenie
Harper's Ferry
Claus
Charles Town
Harper’s Ferry
Maryland
HH. Fries
Friesami
New York
Virginia Hot Springs
Packard
J. H. Robinson
Keystone [Imestine Company
Harpers’ Ferry
Robinson
Frank Robineau
Lewis Ward
Mr. Treckler
Millvilla
Robson
Midile
Fmpac
Mrs. Fries
Agarn
Fries
David Tavine
Halltown
O. Vic Healer
Warrant Leads to Prohibition Raid on Stew Ferry Road Farm
Cher Mower and wife were taken to Macoughby and Onnapie Smith after a warrant allowed seizure of premises on Stew Ferry road. Officers reported kegged peach wine mixture and barrels. Howell and companions released on bail after investigation. Local residents described joint funds and town ties as context for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cher Mower
Ress
Traprell Farm
Stew Ferry Road
Macoughby
Onnapie
Smith
Howells
Cecil Williams
Newral
Escape Ends in Narrow Death While Driving Near Engle
Two men including Charles Gageby escaped serious harm after a high voltage line broke and fell onto their car as they traveled through Engle County near Northern Virginia Power Co facility. The occupants were frightened but uninjured aside from shock and minor injuries to their vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise Nerran
Engle's
Charles Gageby
Northern Virginia Power Company
Family notices and social updates from Shepherdstown town
Mr J W Snyder brother of the editor of the ee fae from Washington to Shepherdstown last Sunday in An sutomamie ay his Kilends. Mr and Mrs Mormon and nephew visit. HM Tamer hosted the trip while ill. Snyder has long service with Washington Evening Star and has come to Shepherdstown to be with relatives after family deaths. Various callers and sales plans noted. Lemaster sale of Poland-China hogs announced for November. Church figures and regional meetings cited. local schooling and illness updates conclude the column.
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J. W. Snyder
Ee Fae
Washington
Shepherdurown
Mormon
Snyder
Evening Star
Shepherds Town
Nis
Shepsherdstown
DP Lenaster
F. Rees Lemaster
Berkeley Eceumy
Lemaster
Poland-China
Hedington
WA. Lytle
Mathews
Parton
J. A. Art
4 Lytle
W. CL. Maruel
Bakerton
Reelster
Colgin
Mira Mildred Sanks
Buins
Kirkland McKee
Elkins
Death of Hugh Pendleton Allen in Pittsburgh Monday
Obituary notes the death of Hugh Pendleton Allen a former Shepherdstown resident and Pennsylvanian. He was born in Virginia and studied at Shepherd College. Funeral services occurred in Pittsburgh and interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery. His widow and extended family are named in the notice.
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Hugh Pendleton
Shirastown
Urle
Pitsburg
Hewig
Alles
Suiere
Mr. Allen
Virginia
James A. Allen
Stonewall
Pendleton
Shaptrerd College
Hugh
Fanny Shepherd
Shepherdstown
Allen
Pittshire
Aven
Pittsbore
Elmwend
Tragic Auto Crash Claims Miss Rosa Cooper
Miss Rosa Cooper of Harper's Ferry dies from injuries suffered in a Saturday night collision between a Ford driven by W M Daniel of Jefferson County and a Cadillac driven by George F Bear of Burkittsville. Several young women were injured. Miss Cooper dies at home after the crash. Daniel faces charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence, while Bear's role is disputed by his supporters. Mr Cooper, her father, sues for damages. Daniel is a respected local insurance agent who recently left Charles Town for Winchester real estate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Eliza Gaster
Shepherdstown
Annie Gaster
Kate Keesecker
Pauline
Virginia
Albert Cook
Ricamore
Gaster
Luthern Church
L. Flickinger
J. H. Haley
Elmwood Cemetery
Sarah E. Turner
George H .Turner
Charles Town
Turner
Mat Unsburg
Miss Cooper
Rosa Cooper
Harper's Ferry
Harpers’ Ferry
Sandy Hook
Wm. A. Daniel
Jeterson_county
George F. Bear
Burkittsville
Maryland
Danit
Siqnor
Daniel
Bear
Danteeo
Ada Cooper
Ot Pir
Attohell
Harris Ferry
Fannie Trimston
Knonville
Mi 9
Tsa Co Entre Wagems
Btnv Garment Factory
Lgeid
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Edward J. Reinhart
Frederick
Forrest Watson
Leetown
Hazel Drenner
Sharpshoro
Dunkard Church
Sharpeburg
Misa Drénner
William H. Gritshall
Williamsport
Tan
Garrett
Sharpsbury
Marybend State Road
Mt. Airytart
George Hill
Harry Hil
Carroll County
Brovier
El 4
Marry Hil
Charles Lockard
Throne HM
Tormster
Chott
Maurice Scanton
Hampattire
Steve
Inez
State Agricu Rurst Department
Mineral County
Warman
H. L. Snyder
Richmond
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
First Lutheran Church
Nelson Snyder
Nelson
Alexandria
Nelson T. Snyder
Shenandoah Junction
Blanche Renemous
Helen Link
Duffields
Hiram Owens
L. E. Athey
Rockville
E. H. Reinhart
Cumberland
Boyd E. Renhart
C. J. Knott
Olin
J. Wo
Baylor Relniart Haus
Church Street
Sir Manshy
John Porter Lucas
Kearneyeville
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
State Fund Commission
E McCaay
Automibile Registration Divicon
Mason Conklyn
Missouri
Shelby and
Cooper
Jefferson County
C. Conklyn
Mordington
Lucie Heltzbwever Ditle
Louis Hlwek
We Music Department
West Viregirls University
Morgantown
Hille
Walter McCann
Blairtn
Bert
Martinsburg
Col. W. W. Cochrane
Berkeley County
Baltimore and Ohio
Hin Phant
Colonel Cochrane
the & O. Railroad
Peacher’s Mill
Harper's Perry
Westbund
Robert Myers
Point Pleasant
Mina Rachel Savier
Shepherdsown Wicrarian
Stuart W. Walker
Nietarlan
John McCullough
Point P*easant
Clarke
U. S. Martin
Shepherdstown Light and Water Company
Soaehy
Soaehy Curious Inet Y. Mont Kaven In Plois
Martin
Schrey
Shepherd
Sheps
Shepherd Asw
Frederick Faciant
Sven
Charlotte Perdletis Goldsborough
Ives
Louise Gardner
Arthur Conradi
W. H. S. White
Shepherd College
Univer
Robert Schneider
Florence Hoffman
Dixon,linois
Chargc
Woh. Sr. White Teaver
Kingwood
Cheat Valley Round Table
Mtly
John A. Greme-giting
Z. D. Worman
White
Rosetti
Louise Kable
Louise Gardiner
Helen
The
Register
Gorch Lemon
Ils
Shepherd Col Lepe
Lowe
Hiett
Witkina
Menderson
James Johnson
Frue
Flickinger
Shine
Craw
Haley
Carter
James
Knode
Jenkins
Hells
Eumenia Ancamar Larner
Willis Angamar Larner
Waliner Hoopes Coleman
Charminn
Euvenia Ae
Ayelie
Philadelphia
Aol
Ide Roe
le- Monn
J. $. Simon
Weretown
W. Campbell
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