Martinsburg Negro Charged With Assault Fled Lynching
James Perkinson of Kearneysville Jefferson County West Virginia is jailed then spirited to Moundsville penitentiary after a mob stormed Berkeley Springs jail to lynch him for an assault on Mrs. Ernest Zimmerman near Hancock Maryland. Sheriff Hovermale led the escape and transport despite a large angry crowd.
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James Ferkinson
Kearneysville
Ernest Zimmerman
Baltimore
Ohio
Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg
Shenandoah Junction
Moundsville
Perkinson
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Morgan County
W. Va
Hancock
James Perkinson
Zimmerman
Perkins
Hévermale
Tabler
Tobias
Paris papers attack Wilson over Brest and peace terms
The Matin denounces President Wilson for using the George Washington order to pressure France into concessions while France’s demands remain unmet. Bavarian Bolshevism spreads, stirring concern over the peace conference. In Washington, Wilson's 1917 decision to enter the war is recalled with references to Roosevelt and Lansing on mobilizing the U.S. Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wilson
George Washington
Brest
France
England
America
Germany
League of Nations
Admiral Sims
Roosevelt
Lansing
Page
London
United States
Ladies' House Dresses on Sale at Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Large selection of ladies' house dresses at special prices 1.48 1.75 1.98 and 2.98. See them now. Beck's Steam Bakery seeks a strong boy over 16 for cake department work. 9-1p-21.
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Io Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Beck’s Steam Bakery, Inc
Assault on Mrs Zimm erman Leads to Mob Action in Hancock
A Negro attacked Mrs Zimmerman in her home as her child fled to the fields. The assailant fled by freight train but was captured near Berkeley Springs after a dispatcher warned authorities. A mob formed in Hancock, with hundreds joining as word spread. Sheriff Hovermale took the suspect to jail.
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Mrs. Zimmerman
Baltimore and Ohio
Zimmerman
Doe Gully
Berkeley Springs
Perkins
Hovermale
Hancock
Sherif
Ridersville
Martinsburg
County plans to improve Frederick and Clarke corn crop
A countywide effort standardizes corn varieties by growing season and soil needs. Long season No. 119 and No. 182 white cross yield best on fertile soils. loaming yellow mid season suits farms with wheat or apple crops. Limited seed stock, high vitality, 98 percent germination. April planting urged. For sale McCormick binder near Mt Williams Va. 9-1p-3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Clarke
United States Department
United State Department
Mother Earth
Frederick Co. Farm Bureau
Your Neighbor War 2 to Church
Fragmentary item notes an auto supply business and a place Winchester possibly tied to a local event. No clear actions, dates, or outcomes are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raster Yina Jeek Ford
Apmans Auto Supply
Winchester
For Sale National Fruit Product preferred stock block
A Virginia corporation offers a small block of National Fruit Product Company preferred stock paying seven percent quarterly dividends tax exempt. For details contact Hansbrough & Carter, Loans, Real Estate, Insurance. Wages offered to a young lady with or without experience. apply M. Finklestein at 9 West Water St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Product Company
Virginia Corporation
Hansbrough & Carter
M. Finklestein
West Water St
Prohibition Prosecution Tied To Shenandoah County Case
W V days April 9 report that National Anti Dry Referendum League hired Capt Crandal MacKay to assist in prosecuting four state prohibition agents charged with murder of two bootleggers in Shenandoah county. Mob violence in Hancock Berkeley Springs ends after jail break and pursuit toward Ridersville Martinsburg road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. W. Malone
National
Winchester Colored Cornet Band By Laws
By laws emphasize courtesy and brotherhood among Shenandoah Valley Band members. Prohibit profanity in halls and require due consideration for suspensions. Ban wearing colors during engagements, and forbid drunkenness on parade with expulsion for intoxicated conduct during visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Colored Cornet Band
Shenandoah Valley Cornet Band
Brotherhood of Man
Court Rules Shenandoah Valley Corner Band Ownership
In a magistrate court decision the Shenandoah Valley Corner Band members were allowed to stay in good standing and instruments remain property of the organization. Old members may return as a meek minority. all band instruments must be brought to tonight’s meeting and distributed by the band leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Charter
Mem
Martinsburg
Edward Washington
For Sale Listing Includes Two Dwellings in City
Brick dwelling at 116 West Water Street offered at 4500 dollars and a frame metal dwelling with 80 foot frontage on South Washington Street priced at 5500 dollars. Listings by Hansbrough & Carter, loans and real estate, Winchester Virginia.
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West Water Street
City
South Washington Street
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester
Public Sale At Walter Barnett’s Northw est Grade
Public sale announced for Friday April 11 at 10 o clock at Walter Barnett’s Northwestern Grade near Winchester Virginia. Items include household furniture stoves horse clipper Iron clad incubator car Shetland pony outfit buggy wagon dog cart harness livestock hay and other goods. Ashly Swanson auctioneer 8 1p 31.
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Walter Barnett
Winchester
Shetland
Ashly Swanson
Money To Loan On Farm Land
Philip Wil Attorney at 42 Bouss Avenue offers loan services on farm land with terms and eligibility details not fully readable in the fragment.
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Philip ‘Wilatty
Bouss
Dispute over ownership of the death car in Shenandoah case
Richmond firm Coburn Motor Sales contests possession of the car tied to the Shenandoah tragedy. D C O Flaherty claims partial payment and delayed transfer to Raymond Shackelford. Prohibition Commissioner Dr Peters says the law seizes contraband vehicles for sale to fund education.
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Richmond
Shenandoah
D. Cc. O'Flaherty
Coburn Motor Sales Corporation of
Peters
O'Flaherty
Raymond Shackelford
Prohibition Department
Coburn Company
Dr. Peters
Prohibition
Toll collection notices for Northern Turnpike and highway integration
Representatives of the Northern Turnpike Company will collect annual tolls at Gate No 1 near Winchester on April 14 15 and at Gate No 2 near Gore on April 17. Tolls to rise 100 percent per State Corporation Commission. After April 1 1920 the Northwestern Turnpike tolls apply as road joins State Highway System. Board of Managers notice. Also advertising Fishpaw sale details for cows on April 15 and 16 with various aged cattle.
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Northern Turnpike Company
Winchester
Gore
State Corporation
Northwestern Turnpike
State
Board OF Managers
Friendship Hall Dance Tonight with New Orchestra
The Friendship fair and dance draws large crowds as a new orchestra led by Brady Mater and Cain performs for upstairs dancers. Supper ice cream and other treats will be available downstairs. The dance tonight starts promptly at 8 o'clock.
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Friendship Hall
Brady
Mater
Cain
Estate To Many Collateral Heirs
There were sixty six heirs at law of David Fries, deceased. A report filed in Winchester fixes each heir’s collateral share of a $3,221.05 estate and $161.05 inheritance tax. Heirs include nephews nieces grand-nephews and more distant relatives.
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David Fries
Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
Nephers
Blaze at Noon Threatens Dr Heists Garage
Firemen saved the garage of Dr. George H. Heist on West Piccadilly Street from destruction after a noon blaze discovered inside the building. The interior was on fire but chemicals allowed quick action and an automobile was moved to safety without injury.
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George H. Heist
West Piccadilly Street
Red Counter Revolution Spreads North of Munic at Mountain View
Meeting at Mountain View school last Saturday drew seventy five attendees including children who performed a humorous program. Supt. Leslie D. Kline urged active Boys and Girls Club work noting student leaders excel in school. County Agent C B Koontz discussed standardizing poultry and pig clubs planning a single breed and practical club operations. A potential women’s club formed with the school. farm survey and farm clubs highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View School
Leslie. D. Kline
Moon View
Mabel K Haynes
C. B. Koontz
Frederick
Rapionk
Martinsburg Glee Club at Empire Theater Friday
The Martinsburg Glee Club entertains a full Central audience in what is called a top show. Empire Theater hosts the act on Friday night April 11 with admission at 50 cents. Also a help wanted classified ad seeks a girl or woman for general housework at Miss Mary K Strickler’s home Bell Mphone 112-1.
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Martinsburg Glee Club
Martinsburg Evening World
Empire Theater
Mary K. Strickler
Bell Mphone
Sale of Coe Farm on the 19th near the city
The late John C. Coe's 250 acre farm will be sold on the 19th. Located one and a half miles from the city, it fronts Senseney road and Millwood turnpike. Deer 100 acres blue grass, 75 acres timber, watered by springs and reliable streams. The property can be divided into two farms. refer to the sale bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Coe
City
Senseney Road
Millwood Turnpike
Winchester State Guards Drill Notice and Pay Roll Sign
Notice announces a regular drill at 7 45 p m on Thursday April 10 for Winchester State Guards. Duty personnel from March 27 must sign the pay roll to receive pay, per Captain L A Fay. The item includes an unrelated sale note for furniture and a shoe sale ad with prices and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester State Guards
L. A. Fay
Poultry Feed Ad Promotes Buttermilk Chick Ration
An old classified style notice touts Buttermilk Chick Feed as a perfectly balanced ration for POULTRYMAN. Mention references H. D. ALBIN and a page-cross ad on the 5th page.
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Moling & Seal
S 9
Cape Ad
Minister Battle and Law Declarations Across Bavaria
Readable fragments describe a clash between Spartacists and government forces at Magee with General Kleist of the Fourth German Army released after arrest. Noske promises to not recognize serial Bavaria while endorsing Hoffmann and Kun. Dispatches deny some claims and suggest negotiations with Smutts have concluded satisfactorily.
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Kleist
Noske
Bavaria
Pix Hoffmann
Smutts
Violence and unrest ripple through Magedburg and Bavaria
Berlin dispatches report street clashes near a police station in Magedburg with arrests and a call for troops. The central government refuses to recognize Munich’s soviet, backing Hoffmann’s Bavarian socialist regime instead. Amsterdam and Belgrade cabled that Hoffmann’s government is favored by several German states while Bela Kun rumors fade and Slavs reject Entente military plans.
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Magedburg
Berlin
Hoffmann
Amsterdam
Den
Hesse
Wurtemburg
Bavaria
Stuttgart
Hoffman
Munich
Bela Kun
London
Copenhagen
Hungary
Bude-pest
Vienna
Smutts
Budapest
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Wire
Matin
Frederick Farm Bureau
McCormick
Lineburg
Mt. Williams
Blaze
Munic
Mountain
Hable
The
Dixie Minstrel
Coe Farm
Oak Hall
Belle Ferguson
Graham B. Conner
Water Street
Poultryman
H. D. Albin
Magee
Belgrade
Rhalanednes
Gary
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