Fireman Held as Girl's Assailant
Enoch, a 28 year old railroad fireman, was jailed after a brutal assault on Celia Shevick 16. He confessed after 36 hours of questioning, with police finding the unconscious girl and her death following. The May 4 hearing for murder and assault was postponed at the request of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Enogh
Joseph
Celia Shevick
Haoge
Haver Ben
Effy Plainclothes Force
Olias Shevick
Modon
Enoch
Wright
Missouri Lynching Probe Promised By Boone County Authorities
In Columbia Missouri the mob that seized the county jail and hanged James Scott a Negro over an alleged assault on a 14 year old girl is tied to non residents and local leaders vow immediate grand jury action. Prosecutor R M Hulen says evidence identifies the rope supplier and the man who threw Scott from a bridge. The university president denies student involvement. The NAACP later demanded first degree murder indictments for all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
James
Scott
H. F. Almatedt
University ‘ of Missouri
R. M. Hulen
Boone County
Hulen
Isidore Loeb
University
New York
James Scott
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Hyde
Missouri
Mayor Glass Leaves On Weeklong West Virginia Trip
Mayor WW Glass departed last week on an extended West Virginia trip in the interests of the Shenandoah Valley Academy. He will be absent about three weeks. In his absence President W A Baker of the city council acts as mayor and F H Krebs serves as police justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. Glass
West Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Academy
Iterm
W. A. Baker
F. H. Krebs
Emerson Hough, Author, Dies at 66 in Evanston Hospital
Emerson Hough, noted author, died at Evanston hospital at age 66 after an intestinal obstruction led to surgery. Officials reported heart and respiratory complications caused the death following hospitalization since last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Emerson Hough
Evanston
Bomber Disabled In Flight Near Harper’s Ferry
Three of four naval bombing planes from San Diego to Quantico reached Bollings Field. The fourth aircraft, a C-2, dropped out of formation near Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, and is believed by officers to be out of control.
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Associated Press
Washington
San Diego
Cal
Quantico
Bollings Field
Harperby Ferry
W. Va
New Brunswick Floods Reach Historic Levels
Fredericton reports spring floods in New Brunswick surpassing 1887 levels with damage over 1 million dollars. Flooding worsens across the province as conditions grow more serious.
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New Brunswick
Associated Press
Prederickton
N. B
Gasoline Prices Fall at Texas Stations
Gasoline is now selling at 24 and 25 cents per gallon at Texas stations after price cuts by Standard Oil and Texas Company following wholesale reductions. Independent Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company counters with a 24 cent retail price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamses
Standard CW Company
New Jersey
Texas Company
Standard Oil Company
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
In Memoriam for Mary Selena Bun Cutter
In sad remembrance of mother Mary Selena Bun Cutter who departed life on April 29 1918 five years ago. Tears and memories surround her family Anna May and Harry Buncutter and Mary A Barrett honor her with verses expressing loss and faith in Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Selena Buncutter
Anna May
Harry Buncutter
Jesus
Lena
Mary A. Barrett
Reparations Offer Discussed by Allied Ambassadors
London dispatch reports British American and Italian ambassadors meeting Chancellor Cuno in Berlin to discuss Germany s new reparation offer. The Berlin briefing emphasizes ongoing diplomacy among major powers on postwar settlement.
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Associated Press
London
Cuno
Germany
Berlin
National Memorial Association Meeting Tonight
A meeting of the Ladies' National Memorial Association will be held at Mrs. W R Willis's home on South Market Street at 7 30 this Monday evening to begin arranging the annual observance of National Memorial Day on May 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
W.R. Willis
South Market Street
Lines to Be Remembered Labor as well as wait
A clipped proverb entry notes a saying about time maturing crops without plowing, attributed to Cleve. The brief item emphasizes patient effort and planning, reflecting a folk wisdom tone from a historical column.
Fleet Cleared in Forgery Case in Virginia Court
Joseph Fleet was acquitted in a county magistrate's court on a forgery charge tied to a five dollar check cashed by Harry Steele at Kevustown. The elder Grubbs authorized his son Elmer to sign, leading to Fleet’s dismissal. later Fleet pleaded guilty to liquor sale in Winchester police court, sentence to be set. A separate decree, dated April 2, 1923, refers Mary R. Smith estate. commissioner to report on estate, liens, heirs, and creditor accounts with May 9, 1923, notice for interested parties.
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Joseph Fleet
Justice Tavenner
Harry Stéelé
Kévustown
Elmer Grubbs
D. F. Grubbs
Grubbs
Fleet
Elmer
Winchester
Wilbur Chapman
Corporation Court
Virginia
M. M. Lynch
Mary
R.smith
W. Morris Haines
Mary R. Smith
Maurice M. Lynch
Mary R. Th. Dee
Will
West Water Street
J. W. Ccommission
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that relieves pain in joints and muscles instantly. It claims fast relief for rheumatism sprains and neuralgia and urges readers to try a free trial at the drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Public Sale Of Valuable County And City Property
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the sale of J N Sirbaugh properties in Winchester and Frederick County is set for May 4 1923 at 11 00 AM in front of the courthouse. Properties include woodland and multiple tracts totaling dozens of acres with town lots and a six room house. Terms require one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by bonds a deed of trust and fire insurance. Special Commissioner Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Arthur K. Sirbaugh
Adeline M. Sirbaugh
Court House
Winchester
J. N. Irbaugh
Wardenaville
John W. Larrick, Jr
Shawnee District
City of
Nchester
Cemetery Lane
J. N. Sirbaugh
Arthur Luttrell
Harris East Orchard
Orchard Avenue
F. L. Harris
Leicester Street
Main
Market Streets
Bath
F. A. McGlathery
Main and
Leicester
Main St
Steretree
Deeerty
G. W. Rathman
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Public sale of evaporating plant at Stephens City Virginia
Public sale of the evaporating plant at the B and depot Stephens City Virginia proceeds to be held in front of the county court in Winchester all assets including large evaporating plant and modern bungalow with engines machines and tools. Terms include two annual bonds payable from sale with interest secured by a deed of trust and a court chancery suit involving the Wright estate and creditors. court order requires publication and notice to absent defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
Arthur A. Dancy
Afo
S .Office of Court
County of
Herbert
Larrick
H. Wright
Alfred W. Wright
Wright
Court of Chancery
Beth Hicks
Admnee
Thomas
Davis
Ward and
P.q. Hal
Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
An old advertisement touts Jacobs Oil as a safe remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims instant relief from pains and soreness without skin burning, urging readers to try a small bottle at any drug store.
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Bree, & Co
Spain
The
Libby
M‘neill & Liv
Chicago
Afi
Connelesville
Rice
Roy Smithing
Quemahoning Valley
Hochheimer & Company
Uniontown
L. W. McCormick
Funk & Son
Hamburger’s
N. Main St
Harpers Ferry
National Memorial ‘Meeting
M. M. Lynch, P.q
Jacobs Oil
Jacobs
LH. GC
C. Nl. Brumback
Strasburg
Winchesters
Ryineneat
Ar He County
Iveeno
LAR Department Store
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