Dying Man Catlett Had Five Year Penitentiary Record
Jim Catlett a colored former city worker was found dying on North Market Street and died at his home near the fair grounds. Coroner's jury investigates possible poisoning from whiskey while Armstead faces liquor charges and Dan Long implicated. Catlett previously served five years for killing a white man named Grandstaff at Market and Piccadilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim. Catlett
Grandstaff
Maryland
Jim Catlett
City and Street Department
North Market Street
Fair Grounds
Charles R. Anderson
FE. Neville
John M. Massie
Albert Patton
Carl Creswell
E. P. Creswell
Catlett
William Armstead
East Piccadilly Street
Businegs
Armstead
Long
James P. Reardon
Daniel Long
Market and
Piccadilly Streets
C. M. Hodgson
Adam Forney
Neville and
Massey
American tanker Sequoya sinks German submarine off Cornish coast
The American owned tanker Sequoya, British registry, fought a twenty minute duel with a U-boat off the Cornish coast. One seaman killed, three injured, and the submarine sank after a shell and series of hits. The ship remained for repairs.
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Standard
Cornish
Standard Oil Company
London
England
America
Weeks
James
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quoted 2.27 and corn 1.36. Winchester dealers offered 2.25 for wheat after the market close. County automobile tickets available at the undersigned. Shirley Carter and W. Heater directors. Valley Turnpike Co. 4-9-1p-St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
W. Heater
Directors Valley Turnpike Co
Home Guard Drill Tonight on City Hall Plaza
Drill of Home Guard on City Hall Plaza tonight at S o'clock. All members and others who desire to enroll urged to report promptly. Drill will last over an hour. Mrs W E McKay and Mrs A A McKay of Baltimore visiting their mother Mrs Dudley J Miller in this city. Mrs H G C Mitchell returned to Baltimore after visiting Mr and Mrs Stine north of town. Max John F Sowers and Mr and Mrs Thomson Sowers of White Post spent Saturday afternoon in town with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall Plaza
W. E.mckay
A. A. McKay
Baltimore
Dudley J. Miller
City
H. GC. Mitchell
Stine
Max
John F. Sowers
Mrs
Thomson " Sowers
White Post
Virginia Apple Crop Leads Nation in 1916 Growth
Official Virginia Horticultural Society figures show 1916 apple production at 1 687 191 barrels, led by Winchester with 640 579 barrels and Frederick County output surpassing Oregon and Washington combined. State shipments over 8.5 million barrels, record years listed. Piedmont braces for large crop as new orchards come online. Lynchburg attends society meeting in Staunton on April 11 to discuss next state show venue and December scheduling.
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Old Dominion
Winchester
Frederick County
Oregon
Washington
Virginia
Piedmont
Lynchburg
Grace Lutheran dedicates Brevitt Chime in Winchester
The Brevitt Chime installed in Grace Lutheran Church's belfry is to be formally dedicated at 7 o'clock this evening with a service led by Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers. The chime's first playing drew praise from Winchester residents, and concerts by M. St. Mettee of Baltimore were held yesterday, with three more on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
David
Brevitt Glaize
David $. Glaize
Grace Church
Winchester
George S. Bowers
Electric Light For Home Guard Brings Nighttime Brightness
Linemen of the Northern Virginia Power Company today installed lights at Frederick plaza to aid the Home Guard at night. The plaza is expected to be brightly lit after dusk for ongoing convenience. Miss Elizabeth Miller of Martinsburg is visiting Miss Ruth Guyer on North Braddock Street during Easter holidays. Miss Lulu Grubb departed for Washington after visiting relatives and friends in town.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Frederick Plaza
Home Guard
Elizabeth Miller
Martinsburg
Ruth Guyer
North Braddock Street
Lulu Grubb
Washington
Big commercial organization to be formed here
A group of Frederick citizens formed an executive committee to build a modern chamber of commerce for the county and city. H. B. McCormac was elected chairman and the plan calls for countywide work starting April 30. A broad campaign and organizing method were explained by Fred Ay Richardson as movement director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Ay Richardson
Chamber of Commerce
H. B. McCormac
Frederick County
Winchester Girl Wins First Prize in Prize Speaking
Eliza Carter of Winchester won first prize in a prize speaking contest held Friday evening between Douglas Graded School of Winchester and Middletown Public School. Edith Parker of Middletown took second place. Other participants included Sadie Ashby Ellen Williams Cecelia Spencer Marie Kemp Lucille Kemp Grace Butler and Ruby Perkins.
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Douglas Graded School
Winchester
Middletown Public School
Eliza Carter
Edith Parker
Middetown
Middletown
Sadie Ashby
Ellen Williams
Cecelia Spencer
Marie
Lucille Kemp
Grace Butler
Ruby Perkins
Lands Damage Case Before Frederick Circuit Commission
The condemnation suit of the Winchester and Western Railroad against James B. Russell over a right of way one mile west of Winchester was heard today by a circuit court commission in Frederick County. Three witnesses, including Engineer Monroe and railroad president W. B. Cornwell, testified, with 33 witnesses summoned. at the current pace nearly three days remain. The railroad offered $2,000 for the land, but Russell claims farm damage from the line. Attorneys Harry R. Kern and John M. Steck defend Russell. Ward and Larrick represent the railroad. The commission includes John F. Ebert M. J. Hardesty William Riley C G Crawford and G L Rothgeh. William D. Carter and Lizzie Myers, both residents here, were married Saturday at a North Kent street home by Rev. Washington Johnson. Carter, a Clarke County native, stated his age as years. the bride is 23. Oscar Cornwell was in Charleston W Va today on firm business.
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Winchester and Western Railroad
James B. Russell
Russell
Winchester
Frederick County
Monroe
W. B. Cornwell
S. M. Chiles
William D. Carter
Lizzie Myers
North Kent Street
Washington Johnson
Plymouth Baptist
Charles
Clarke County
Funeral for Robert A. Denny set at West Water Street
The funeral for Robert A. Denny, who died Saturday afternoon, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at his West Water Street home. Rev. W. D. Smith will officiate with Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Winchester Lodge No. 867 Elks will attend and conduct graveside rites. Active pallbearers include M. B. Clowe and J. M. Snyder. honorary pallbearers list prominent local names. Denny, 67, lifelong Winchester figure in jewelry trade, is survived by his widow and numerous Denny brothers in Virginia and Texas.
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Robert ,A. Denny
Hia
West Water Street
W. D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Denny
Winchester Lodge
Order of Elks
Easter Parade Amid War Solemnity in Winchester
Master Sunday services reflected war’s seriousness as ministers referenced the conflict. Despite gloom, Winchester held its Easter parade though weather brought snow squalls. Milany appeared in a rainbow of outfits from greens and yellows to blues and grays, showcasing spring colors and varied tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Milany
Austria Breaks Off Relations With United States
Austria-Hungary has severed diplomatic ties with the United States following a conference at German headquarters. Ambassador Frederic Penfield and staff were handed passports. Austrian representatives prepared to depart. Turkey and Bulgaria may follow this action.
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Washington
United States
Austria-Hungary
Stovall
Berne
Switzerland
State Department
Frederic Penfield
Baron Zwichick
Lansing
Phillips
Baron Zweibick
Turkey
Steps To Safeguard Shipping In War Effort
Washington reports on Congressional work to mobilize man and money for total war. Navy officials coordinate with British fleets to safeguard shipping while concealing movements. Pershing notes border conditions comfortable as authorities expand arrests of German sympathizers. efforts focus on Mexico and Carrizista zones.
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Congress
United States
Tm Kontrol
General Pershing
Olid Pheote
Great Britain
Mexico
Pershing
Villa
Germatt
Regent of Justice
Personal Notes From Berryville Gathers Visits Across States
Berryville Virginia residents share a week of visits with friends in Washington and Maryland. Mrs. George Rice hosts, Rev. and Mrs. Edward Wall host guests, and multiple locals welcome visitors from New York Baltimore Staunton Evans ton and Bedford City to homes including El Rancho Scabbey Manor Auburn.
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Erryville
George Rice
Washington
W. R. Gregg
Edward Wall
Henry Elliott
B. Whiting
John, Rixey
New York
J.F. Moore
W. M
Hammond
el Rancho
John Willson
Daisy Warden
Baltimore
Staunton
Mary
Gilpin
Sandy Spring
Henry Brooke Gilpin
Men cling to old fashions in Easter crowd
Morning sun peeked through clouds as hats of varied shapes brightened the scene. Churches were crowded with Easter floral displays and music. children performed on a bright morning, while men stayed with conservative overcoats despite festive decorations.
Settlement Notice From Thoda P Graybeal Firm
All persons owing the firm of Thoda P. Graybeal will please arrange to settle at their earliest convenience. All persons having bills against me present them at once. Thos P Graybeal. $10 Ww Cem at.
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Thoda
P. Graybeal
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Perry Catlett
Harry Ransom
Young Catlett
Shearer Place
Will
Wire
GAN
Prancisco
Cal
Shirley Carter
Frederick
The
Virginia Horticultural Society
William P. Massey
Win
Chester
Flectric Light
Wit
Arthur M. Field
John M. Steck
H. D. Fuller
H. F. Byrd
HW. WH. McGuire
Stewart Bell
H. (. Sheetz
W. A. Baker
J. F. Ward
T. B. Patton
Scott Grant
Russell Cather
Herman Hable
Robert Brill
William G. Hardy
Charles R. McCann
H. S. Lar- Tick
Logan Fay
W. F. Massey
Leslie Kline
W. S. Hietz
Ray Robinson
Dr.e. M. Roszel
Oscar Cornwell
Charlestomp
W. Va
Huts
Hilo
Robert A. Denny
Messrs
M.B. Clowe
W. S. Hilett
R. I M. Ward
J. M. Snyder
John W. Rice
W. C. Marshall
W. EB. Grim
A.T. Jones
M. H. Reardon
J. Few Brown
W. P. McGuire
T. T. Cooper
Wilton Stuart
B.M. Carter
Snae
Star
Robert IL. Denny
Clarke
Mr. Denny
Charles Mereith
James W. Sibert
James W. Denny
J. M. Denny
Ellis P. Denny
Victor L. Denny
Joseph S. Denny
Walter M. Denny
Arthur&. Denny
San Marcos
Texas
Harry T. Denny
Tercourse
Entente
Austria
Bulgaria
the Star
Capitol Hil
Cigress
Navy
Tia
Progrett
Aitgin
Sion
Gartain
Berryville
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