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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1929

Page

6

Convicted Wife Slayer Campbell Identified as Henry C Close

In Elizabeth New Jersey on April 16 the case of Henry Colin Campbell the alleged bigamist and wife killer is clarified by fingerprints linking him to the name Henry C Close a former Sing Sing inmate. Prosecutors say he confessed to three more marriages bringing total wives to seven. It is noted Campbell as Close admitted living with three wives at once and staff say he is sane and not a drug addict.

Associated Press Elizabeth N. J Henry Colin Campbell Mildred Mowrey Henry C. Close Sing Sing New York Sanrentin Califf Abe J. David Close State Hospital For the Insane Campbell

Local People Share News From Capon Bridge Community

Capon Bridge notes describe residents traveling to Winchester for shopping and visitors staying with local families. Rev. S J Goode held services despite rain and road conditions with plans to resume work in July. Other mentions include arrivals for the Apple Blossom Festival and visits among Funkhouser, Lovett, Hiett, Ward, and Eskridge families.

Capon Bridge W. Va Ernest Eaton Winchester Bettie Jeanne Willey Washington J. T. Funkhouser S. J. Goode Sandy Ridge Mr. Goode H. C. Oates Charles Loy Forks of Capon A. C. Lovett Presley Clark Little Son Marietta Ohio S. L. Hiett J. W Harry Loy Mary Boombaugh

Dr Pierce offers free confidential clinic advice in Buffalo

The advertisement invites nervous women to write to Dr Pierce’s Clinic in Buffalo New York for confidential medical guidance with no charge. A testimonial from Mrs G H Loucks of Harriston Virginia praises Favorite Prescription tablets aiding daily tasks and postnatal recovery. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach and bowels at 60 pellets for 30 cents.

Public Sale of Valuabe City Realty in Winchester

Executors of Henry Batt deceased offer three parcels in Winchester Va at public auction May 1 1929 at 11 AM in front of the Court House. Lot A 58 6 by 185 ft at 532 North Loudoun Street brick ten rooms two baths with modern utilities. Lot B 388 6 by 95 ft at 454 North Loudoun Street cement block seven rooms bath. Lot C 33 6 by 95 ft at 450 452 North Loudoun Street store room first floor six room flat second floor with furnace electric lights. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two years by purchaser bonds secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Executors Col L BATT Walter G GANO Roy Duvall auctioneer Ward Larrick attorneys.

Henry Batt Court House Winchester Loudoun Street North North Loudoun Kern Streets North Loudoun Street Kern Street Loudoun Strveet Buildings Co Ll

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