Tragedy on Tanquary Farm Ended by Insane Mother
Mrs Mary Glenn Hicks a 29 year old Wardensville West Virginia native killed her three children Walter 6 Margaret 5 Stewart 3 and herself with a single barrel shotgun at the Tanquary farm near Winchester while insane from influenza illness The father Hunter Hicks fled with their eldest daughter Mary Lee 9 as the ordeal began and the weapon reloaded between shots The bodies were prepared for burial at Alls City and the funerals set for Friday in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester authorities consider the killings a planned act by a crazed mother The incident occurred about 10 30 pm last night and the family had been ill with influenza Dr Swimley attended the family prior to the tragedy and Prosecuting Attorney T R Cathen was notified
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Frederick County
Tanquary Farm
Winchester
Pike
Mary Glenn Hicks
Aero Hunter Hicks
Walter Hicks
Margaret Hicks
Stewart Hicks
Wien
Mary Lee
Mr. Hicks
Edward M. Hicks
Jonah L. Simpson
Swimley
Pannett
T. R. Cathen
Eif
HH. J. W. Blosser
Mrs. Hicks
Wardensville
W. Va
Mary
Mars
Elizabeth Tanquary
Edward MM. Hicks
Simpson Farm
Made in Contest Contained Allegations of Poll Tax Fraud
Virginia election law requires six months of poll tax payment before voting. The contestant claims election officers paid poll taxes to vote for the winner, counting fraudulent ballots. Names and locations are listed in exhibits for Albermaine County Charlottesville and Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Capirol
Albermaine County
City of
Charlottesville
Winchester
Virginia Voting Eligibility Admitted in Contest
In the contestant notice paragraphs 2 and 3 the contestee admits that Virginia constitution and state statutes require voters to meet eligibility criteria before casting a ballot. This admission continues on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Retail Prices and Public Call for Fair Profits
A Star editorial defends publishing wholesale and retail meat prices and newsprint costs to expose profits. It argues merchants should base sales on present market levels plus reasonable handling profit, counters criticisms from Winchester butchers, and states the paper will reveal paper costs to inform the public. The piece asserts no crusade against retailers and urges reader judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Green and Brother
Winchester
The
Star
Canada
Rey Tey
Nev
The American Lunch Advertises Clean Quick Service
An old advertisement for The American Lunch at 44 E. Piccadilly St promotes clean cooking and prompt service with an invitation to inspection. The note mentions a cotton coat for 25 cents as a sale lure and includes fragmented pricing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
E. Piccadilly ST
Editor Douglas J Kree ran to speak on General Lee at Empire Theatre
The event marks Lee birthday with Doctor Freeman delivering a study of Lee among great captains. Admission is free with Empire Orchestra music and southern songs. F E Clerk will introduce Freeman, Williams to introduce him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Douglas J. Kreeran
Robert E. Lee
Empire ‘Theatre
Celle
Doctor Freeman
Freeman
Lee
Win Chester
F. E. Clerk
Williams
Empire Orchestra
Negro admits nurse murder at Annapolis hospital
Henry A Brown a negro mess attendant at the United States Naval Academy confessed to striking the nurse Miss Harriet Kavanaugh of Buffalo New York causing fatal skull fractures with a lead pipe. Baltimore detectives escorted him to the hospital where the confession was reportedly made as the naval board investigated the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapoles
Henry A. Brown
United States’ Naval Academy
Harriet Kavanaugh
Buffalo
Naval Hospital
Brown
Baltimore
Washburn
Naval Board of Inquiry
Newprint Paper Costs Rise for New York Packer
Packer publications face higher paper bills as major newsprint producers set year ahead prices. For the first 12 months, the Packer will pay 33 1-3 percent more than last year, adding roughly 15 600 to 20 000 dollars to annual costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Women’s Athletic Association Fund Drive Opens Friday
The Girls’ Athletic Association announces a fundraiser at Solen Berger’s window on Friday January 21 1921 at 1 PM. All supporters invited to help Boece 19-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Association
Solenberger
the Association
Boece
Noted Woman Writer Seeks Family Data in Winchester
Miss Demaris Knobe a noted New York magazine writer is in Winchester to compile a history for Grafton Johnson of Greenwood Indiana. She seeks information on Isaac Johnson and Elizabeth Holman with ties to Frederick, Shenandoah and Davie counties and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demaris Knobe
New York
Winchester
Grafton Johnson
Greenwood
Indiana
Mr. Johnson
Isaac Johnson
Frederick County
Shenandoah County
Rockingham
Misa. Knobe
Miss Knobe
Holman
Knobe
Wm. T. Stead
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Miss Knoceent
Ladies Home Journal
Harper's Bazar
the Delineator
WANTED 25 Shares Stark Coupler Stock
Classified notice seeking 25 shares of Stark Coupler stock. Respond to P O Box 54 with details and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Brilliant Editor to Speak on Gen Lee at Empire Tonight
The Brilliant Editor of the Richmond News Leader will discuss General Lee at the Empire Theater tonight at 8:20. Admission is free and Southern songs will be sung. Everyone welcome. A lost brown leather bag with a coin purse is reported at 226 Amherst Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond News Leader
Gen. Lee
Empire Theater
Amherst Street
Retires From Glove Business Sold to Winchester Firm
Notice that the author has sold the entire glove business to Owen and Trenary Glove Co. Inc. of Winchester Virginia. The seller recommends their successors to customers and notes they will be accorded business consideration. The text is from a formal public notice indicating the transfer of business ownership and a request for continued patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen & Trenary Glove Co., Inc
Winchester
Winchester eye examination clinic with William Kline
I have arranged to spend two days a month in Winchester for examination of eyes without drugs. Difficult cases a specialty. Guaranteed prescription lenses. Evans Hotel Parlor Thursday and Friday February 10 and 11. 9 a m to 4 p m. WM KLINE Registered Optometrist Waynesboro Virginia. 1-19-law-4w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Evans Hotel
Kline
Waynesboro
Virginia
Douglas Freewan Talks on General Lee at Empire Theater
Dr. Douglas Freewan will speak on General Lee tonight at 8 2049 Empire Theater. Southern songs will be performed as part of the event.
Misleading Charges Of Poll Tax Compliance In Winchester
The article reports Paul accusing parties in Winchester of voting without poll taxes. Investigations show many named individuals were transferred, came of age, or had paid taxes. Several entries list names with statuses such as transferred, age twenty-one, or tax paid, while some names do not exist or show no record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Winchester
Inrederick County
Fordin
Worsley
R. Walford
James Fetzer
Nelson F. Richard Lee C. Hottle
O. B. Stuart
Ward
G. H. Wright
Bly
J. Windle
M. O. Kidwell
W. Williamson
For Sale Dodge 1920 Model Five Passenger Car
Five passenger 1920 Dodge for sale in excellent condition with all winter top. Practically new and ready for use. Hodgson and Brown store listed.
Woman and companion shot in Galveston incident
In Galveston Texas Mrs Edna Brown and M B Settle both about 25 were shot to death early today Francis Brown husband of the dead woman surrendered to police Mrs Brown was shot through the heart and lay in the seat of an automobile Settle’s body was found in the roadway All members are ordered to report for drill Friday night January 21 1921 at Friendship Hall at 7 30 p m by order G H Grimm Captain Commandant RW Sikh First Sersu 19 bp 2
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Galveston
Tex
Edna Brown
Settle
Francis Brown
Friendship Hall
G. H. Grimm
Com
RW. Sikh
Warmer Weather Heads East Across Regions Tonight
The coldest weather of the season lingered last night in the Middle Atlantic and New England states with Northfield Vermont at 24 degrees below zero. The Weather Bureau reports a marked rise in temperatures over the Mississippi Valley plains and Rocky Mountain regions and forecasts warmer weather generally east of the Mississippi for tonight and Thursday.
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Washington
Middle Atlantic
New Downland
Weather Bureau
Northfield
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi River
Sale of Dr Bowman Personal Property
Sale of the personal property of Dr. Bowman deceased will be held Thursday at his late residence near Hayfield. Items include fine Percheron horses, young cattle, hogs, corn, hay, fodder and a large set of farming implements. Also noted is a lost pocketbook with a monogram 8 on the flap, lost on Stewart to Amherst Street. finder urged to return for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Hayfield
Stewart
W. Water
N. Washington
Amherst St
Thesmavert
St. and
Local talent revives Pinafore for charity theater
The Winchester Choral Society staged Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore at the pire Theatre to benefit Cae Orial Hospital. Amateurs wowed the audience with spirited acting and strong orchestra support led by Lin Bond. The show drew encores for Miss Riemann Her and Miss Susan Rita Willigan, with proceeds aiding the hospital exchequer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fight Wien
Winchester
Gilbert and
Audi Vinatore
Washi
Oflin Bond
Washington
Riemann
Touma
Pond
Susan Reta
Raine
Mit
Cost of Stock Prices From Winchester Butchers
Historical butcher prices in Winchester show live steers at 9 cents per pound on hoof and calves at 14 cents, hogs dressed 14 to 15 cents, lambs 10 cents on the hoof, beef steaks at 25 cents, boiling beef 40 cents, veal 30 to 35 cents, pork chops 30 cents, pork roast 26 cents, and sausages up to 80 cents per pound, with lamb carcasses at 30.6 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sanitary meat wagon to stop on Main Street sale night
A sanitary meat wagon will operate on Main Street Wednesday night offering various pork, beef, veal, and chicken cuts at listed prices. Items include pork ham 25c lb, pork shoulder 23c lb, beef ribs 22c lb, veal 36c lb, dressed chickens 80c lb. Local bell phone advertised.
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Stege Beletrdas
Home Nursing Classes At District Nurse's Office
Notice invites men to join weekly home nursing classes held in the district nurse's office. Alongside, there is an ad for coats priced $22.50 on sale at $9.98. A lost item entry mentions a ward at 49 S Main with a chosen identification.
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Nurse's Office
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Stanley Hicks
Harrison
John Paul
T. W. Harrison
Gent Lee
Associated Press
Bere
Douglas
Aere A
Hodgson & Brown
Capt. Bows CO
Rita
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