Baltimore Widow Kills Self in Home
Mrs. Katherine M. Wells wife of Joseph H. Wells committed suicide by hanging Monday afternoon at her Baltimore residence. Mr. Wells found the body about 7 pm. She had been ill for three years and suffered nervous breakdowns. Survived by husband daughter in Boston and son J Brent Wells in New York. Wells was a traveling representative for John E F Hurst and Company and the family formerly spent summers in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine M. Wells
Joesph H. Wells
Baltimore
Wells
Boston
J. Brent Wells
New York
Mr. Wells
John EF. Hurst
Winchester
Prizes Awarded in Baker's Coupon Contest
Baker's drug store announced prize awards from its coupon contest. Del mar Robinson wins a large toy automobile, Peyton Marshall receives a fountain pen, and Mrs J E Robertson takes Elizabeth Arden preparations. The Ohio State Journal notes the shop plans more prizes as it develops pronunciation lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's Drug Store
Delmar Robinson
Peyton Marshall
J. E. Robertson
Elizabeth Arden
Wife Seeks Absolute Divorce for Desertion in Circuit Court
Mrs. Della Steele of the county files for an absolute divorce from Charles Steele in the Circuit Court claiming desertion since October 15 1921. She says they married in Strasburg October 1 1921 and he left two weeks later, she cared for her ill mother nearby, and he has not resided with her for more than three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Steele
Charles Steele
Steele
Joe Sheppard in Speedy Race Car at the coming season
A two column photo shows Joe Sheppard seated in a racing car prepared for the speedway races this season. He is known in Winchester where he visits often and where he married Ella May Lowery, a Winchester girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Times
Joe Sheppard
Mr. Sheppard
Winchester
Ella May Lowery
Chicago Police Link Tape to Slaying of Betty Chambers
Authorities say fingerprints recovered from the strangling tape match those of Mrs Mérion Kirk of Chicago. Betty Chambers, leader of a criminal band, was found murdered in her apartment. Authorities pursue ties to the gang and the suspect’s possible involvement.
Avenues of Guide Posts Steer Tourists to Shenandoah Valley
Col E T Brown of Endless Caverns argues that guide posts and blue and white bulletin boards influence 1927 tourists to enter Shenandoah Valley. He asserts each visiting car spends $10 to $20 and urges travelers to respect the signs to boost Virginia impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Hickman Longevity Question Draws Reporter Curiosity
In another week or two reporters will be asking Hickman to what he attributes his longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Kansas City Star
State May Take Over Storer College
West Virginia state officials consider taking over Storer College in Harpers Ferry. James S. Lakin, head of the State Board of Control, says action will wait until rebuilding after a fire. The inquiry follows an extensive inspection of state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Storer, College
Harpers Ferry
Jamess. Lakin
State Board of Control
Lakin
Creomulsion Ad Promises Cough Cure with Two-Fold Action
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a medical discovery that soothes and heals inflamed membranes while creosote targets germs. It claims relief for persistent coughs colds bronchial asthma bronchitis and other respiratory issues with a money-back guarantee if relief is not achieved according to directions.
Will of John W. Perry Devised Estate to Children
The will of John W. Perry of Stephens City designs his real and personal estate to be shared equally among his children. C. D. Perry is named executor. The will, executed September 6, 1926, was witnessed by Ta. W. Painter and N. E. Grim and is probated in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Perry
Stephens City
County
C. D. Perry
Ta. W. Painter
N. E. Grim
Pullman Found in Caucasus Sparks Town Name Lore
A Pullman car was located near Vladikavkaz in the Caucasus, hinting it wandered there possibly drawn by admiration for the author of the town name. Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucasus
Vladikavkaz
Indianapolis News
Hand Car Wash Offers 24 Hour Service
Local hand wash service advertises daily hours with customer call contact 494.W. Prices described as reasonable and the offer emphasizes hand washing rather than automated options.
Pursuit of Happiness Mirrored in Houston Dispatch Comment
A short, fragmentary note from the Houston Dispatch compares this year’s progress to mid last year. It suggests continuing effort may yield happiness, suggesting optimism amid ongoing endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Dispatch
Stock and Implements Sale Dates Listed for Berryville Area
A sales directory lists multiple stock and equipment auctions from January to March. Participants include Jno Russell Berryville, T M Shirley, J Few Brown, J H Berry Bartonville, Jas Rush Parkins Mill Road, Mr Payne below Berryville, Arthur Luttrell near White Hall, E W Pope and Son Sensey Road, J Wilmer Carpenter Bromley Farm, J C Spaid and L H Hook Warren Anderson Farm near Winchester, C F Lanhan Gaylord, J W Newcome Ridge Road, W D Simmons Glass Farm Cedar Creek Grade, E R Michael Kemp Farm Martinsburg Pike, W W McDonald Berry, E H White Reardon Farm White Post, W W Boone Red Bud, T D Cather Lupton Farm Clearbrook, T He Banks Millwood, Pan M Haldeman Winchester, R A McFillian Wood Farm, Frank Alexander Berryville, T A Hummer Berryville, Chas Duke Gaylord, W A Dunn Charles Town, W C Crampton Berryville, J M Morris Gaylord, G F Chapman near Charles Town, C E Wisecarver Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Russell
Berryville Pike
T. M. Shirley
J. Few Brown
Berryville
J.H. Berry
Bartonville
Jas. Rush
Parkins Mill Road
Mr. Payne
Arthur Luttrell
White Hall
E. W. Pope
J. W. Newcome
Ridge Road
W. D. Simmons
Glass Farm
Cedar Creek Grade
E. R. Michael
Kemp Farm
Martinsburg Pike
W. W. McDonald
E. H. White
Reardon Farm
White Post
W. W. Boone
Boyd Farm
T. D. Cather
Lupton Farm
Clearbrook
T. He. Banks
Millwood
Panl M. Haldeman
Winchester
R. A. McFillian
Wood Farm
Frank Alexander
T. A. Hummer
Chas
Duke
Gaylord
W. A. Dunn
Charles Town
W. C. Crampton
G. F. Chapman
C. E. Wisecarver
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Ivory
Ramsey Furniture CO
W. Water St
Pontiac
General Motors
Wally Wales
Joseph Wells
Ohio State Journal
Col. E. T.brown
Pres
Endless Caverns, Inc
Boston Transcript
Neumonia
NEW Virginia Hand Laundry
North Main
J. W. Michaels
Zettie Elizabeth Michaeis
Cork Street
L. D. Arnold
Frank Gearing
B. Piccadilly Sr
Bailey , Bros
Betty Thatcher
Valley Pike
S. Main St
J. F. Purcell
Riverton
N. Main
Sutter
Kernatown
Lincolnway Hatchery
Chambersburg, Pa
Agee Dress Co
Annex
Philadelphia
Dearborn
Chicago
Farrow
Abe Hugh R. Stipe
Abbin
Avaton Orader
N. Braddock St
W. F. Artrip
R. J
Winches
Wall, Sti & Wall, Inc
West Vilcginia
Handley School
Joe Hodgson
James C. R
Cork St
Shannon Hill
Ryville
Pike
Ody
L. J. Hook
South
Loudoun St
Thomas H. Sprint
Winchester Garage
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