Fatal double tragedy in Kernstown. Hollingshead kills then dies
Brank Hollingshead shot Mrs. Mattie Mason in her Kernstown home, battered her with a hammer, then slashed her with a razor and killed himself with the same revolver. Mrs. Mason survived with severe injuries. Hollingshead died later in Memorial Hospital. The act occurred in the Mason residence on the Valley pike amid sudden, confined chaos. The incident followed no known witnesses and left the town reeling.
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Frederick County
Kernstown
Brank Hollingshead
Mattie Mason
W. N. Mason
Hollingshead
Memorial Hospital
Valley Pike
Kerns Town Inn
Mr. Mason
Hollinghead
Mrs. Mason
Assailant Hollingshead Dies After Self-Inflicted Wounds
Sheriff Pannett Deputy County Treasurer Robert Smith Jr and others found Hollingshead unconscious with throat and head wounds after a self inflicted razor slashing and a gunshot in the sitting room. Dr. Anderson treated Mrs Mason's wounds. Hollingshead died at the hospital.
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Pannett
Alfred Henkel
Robert Smith, Jr
Hollingshead
Mr. Mason
C. R. Anderson
Charges and Replies in Winchester Congressional Contest
The Stars prints a daily installment of charges against John Paul, candidate for Congress, and Judge Harrison’s replies. This eighth item describes ward voting in Winchester with late booths, public ballot marking, improper judge aid, and loss of ballot secrecy. Contestee T W Harrison replies that the allegations continue on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Paul
Harrison
John Paul
Congress
7. W. Harrison
Judge Harrison
Winchester
Man Kills Woman, Then Slays Self in Frederick County
Hollingshead 60, of Lick Creek Pa., morose and taciturn, shot Mrs. Mason in her kitchen andthen cut his throat. Mrs. Mason, 28, formerly Mattie Clem, was wounded. her jaw was shattered. He was taken to Kurtz's undertaking and prepared for burial. Authorities believe sudden insanity prompted the act. no motive or relatives found. Mrs. Mason later moved from Winchesdale to the county.
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Kurtz
Hollingshead
Frederick County
Mason Home
White Hall
Nain
Lick Creek
Masch
Bandits Rob Ohio Treasurer in Marion Bank Heist
Two men struck the office of the county treasurer in the Marion courthouse, knocked Treasurer Ferry unconscious, and fled in a car with 14 000 dollars. The vault held between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars in tax money, which the robbers did not take due to the treasurer locking the case after removing the funds for the day.
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Associated Press
Marion, CO
Court House
Ferry
Frederick High School Basketball Meets Boy Scouts at Armory
Frederick Maryland high school hosts a Friday game against the Boy Scouts of America at the Armory building. Admission is 25 cents. The contest is highlighted as a key local basketball event.
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Frederick (Md
Boy Scouts of America
Armory Building
Tragic Deaths and Suspected Murder Plot Tie Local Tragedies
Reports reveal Hollingshead killed himself after planning to shoot Mrs. Mason following suspicious claims of immense wealth and coal empire. Neighbors cite strange behavior and a nonfunctional bed suggests he stayed awake all night awaiting her arrival. A nearby case echoes recent local violence with a woman killing her three children and committing suicide.
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Hollingshead
Mrs. Mason
Stanley Hicks
Winchester
Kernstown
Twenty four West Virginia men face murder accusations
Twenty four Matewan residents appeared before Judge Bailey in Mingo County Circuit Court to answer murder charges stemming from a July battle with private detectives evicting former State Mountain Coal Company workers. Seven detectives and others were killed in the clash.
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Associated Presa
W. Va
Matewan
Bailey
Mingo County
State Mountain Coal Company
Testerman
Odd Fellows plan May Grand Lodge meeting in Staunton
Subordinate lodges statewide elect delegates to the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows to be held in Staunton in May. The gathering is one of the largest of its kind, typically attracting 800 to 1,000 delegates. A housing committee is developing an entertainment program for Staunton.
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Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Staunton
Why Trust Your Husband Tonight at Auditorium
A late five part domestic mix up feature titled The Black Secret ends tonight at the Auditorium. The final episode promises thrills and a wrap to the suspenseful serial.
The Lesson of Experience in Frederick County Apple Growers
With nearly 40 percent of Frederick County apples culled last year growers faced losses. Experts urge a hardier spray program this year as fruit quality dictates prices. Buyers are advised to purchase guaranteed efficient sprayers from The Winchester Orchard Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
Home Nursing Classes Taught at District Nurse Office
Friday weekly sessions announced for home nursing training at the District Nurse's office. An out of town subscribers note urges payment within five days for reduced rates. The Evening Star previews a new spring suits advertisement on page seven. Coal and property listings appear, including Lump coal from Pocahontas and several properties for sale by owner Shannon Hill.
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Evening Star
Shannon Hill
Iptf
Kindling Wood for Sale by Truck Load
Truck load of kindling wood delivered for 3 dollars per load. Telephone 951. Winchester Cold Storage advertisement with a price line and contact number.
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Telephone
Winchester Cold Storage
Accused Negro in Mob's Hands
Henry Lowry, a negro, accused of killing C. G. Craig and his daughter Mrs. C. O. Williamson near Wilson Arkansas on Christmas day, was seized from officers by a mob in Sardis Mississippi early today and taken away in an automobile. He was reported to have been taken from a northbound Illinois Central train returning him to Arkansas from El Paso Texas where he was captured last week.
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Memphis
Tenn
Henry Lowry
C. G. Craig
Craig
C. O. Williamson
Wilson
Ark
Sardis
Mies
Lowry
Illinois Central Railroad
Arkansas
el Paso
Tex
Trade with Russia urged by Senate panel and labor officials
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Senator Cone of Maryland and labor officials urge immediate and complete resumption of trade relations with Russia, calling restrictions hindering and demanding a return to normal trade.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Cone Republican
Maryland
Steamship in Distress Signals Likely Cannonier Nearby
New York reports a ship in distress signaling S O S with the letters S O 8. The vessel was picked up about 150 miles from New York by naval radio. The message suggested the Belgian steamer Cannonier from Bordeaux may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Naval Communication Service
Cannonier
Bordeaux
Armory Fire Levels Historic Cleveland Building
A fire swept through the Cleve Tad Griys Armory in Cleveland causing ten thousand rounds of rifle ammunition to explode in the basement. Three firemen were overcome by smoke and rescued as the roof collapsed. Loss estimated at 300000 dollars. The rear walls survived, the building had housed prize fights and national conventions.
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Associated Preas
Cleveland
Cleve Tad Griys
Prices for live stock and retail meat in Winchester
Butchers in Winchester quoted live cattle prices with steers at 8 cents per pound, heifers 7, cows and bulls 6, hogs dressed at 14 to 15, lambs 10, calves 14. Retail meat prices ranged from beef steak 30 cents to pork chops 30, roast veal 30 to 35, sausage 20, and lamb carcass 30 cents per pound.
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Winchester
Captn Bobs Company Drill Call
All members ordered to report for drill on January 28 at 17 30 hours at Friendship Hall Matt. By order of G H Grimm Captain Commander R W Smith First Sergeant.
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Friendship Hall
Matt
G. H. Grimm
R. W. Smith
Empire Tonight Show Inferior Sex and Vodvil
A big show at six thirty and nine o clock headlines the Empire tonight with an entertainment pair described as inferior sex and vodvil.
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Empire
Business moves to 1381 Main Street
Notice announces relocation of the business to 1381 Main St on the north side. It promises on the spot service and reasonable prices. Remaining contact at 1313 Main St under the name Sam Ensonogna.
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Main St
North Side
Sam Ensogna
Doctor Faces Malpractice Jury in Martinsburg Case
In Martinsburg West Virginia Dr M Virginia McCurry of Shenandoah Sanatorium stands trial for malpractice for a second time. The plaintiff Mrs Arla Bowers Jr widow of George M Bowers Jr alleges neglect led to her death at the Shenandoah Valley Sanatorium. Court proceedings featured extensive testimony as seven hours of evidence were reviewed with rulings on admissibility. The case, originally filed last September, resumes today before Circuit Court with Stuart W Walker and J C Henson representing the plaintiffs and Herbert H Hannis as special prosecutor.
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Martinsburg
M. Virginia McCurrietress
Shenandoah Sanatorium
Cirewuit
Tim
Arla
George M. Bowers
Bowers
U Bowers
Jeandoah Valley
Det
Atte
Stuart W. Walker
Fmart
J. C. Henson
Herbert H. Hannis
D. H
Sugar Hits New Low Prices Amid Market Decline
New York reports raw sugar at a fresh low, about one raw cent per pound, with refined granulated sugar also sliding by about a quarter per pound. The drop marks the sharpest decline in over two years as market activity slows.
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New York
Velvet Weavers Strike Over Wage Cut
The American Velvet announced a wage cut effective Tuesday for the eight- part weaving department. Workers refused the new rate and began a strike.
1920 edition of The Ul distribution offered
A fragmented ad notes a 1920 edition of The Ul distribution with order delivery by scout. The price is 3 and buyers are urged to purchase for doorstep delivery on approval.
LOWER MEAT PRICES AT CITY MEAT MARKET
Prices greatly reduced at City Meat Market on Market St and at 32% National on Roiling Beef. Roast beef 16 cents, beef steak 20 cents, roast pork 23 cents, pork chops 25 cents. L D Ritter notes demand for lower prices and promises continued auctions with a complete green and fancy line at right prices.
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City
Market St
Jang
L. D. Ritter
City Meat Market
Seed and feed buyers advertise in Winchester notice
A fragmentary classified item invites farmers to send in home grown seed and asks for alfalfa cow pea and soy bean prices. It mentions Winchester and a lost umbrella at the Star office.
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Winchester On Co
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Mr. Henkel
T. W. Harrison
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Jacksonville
Fila
Francis Patrick Sullivan
Sullivan
Australia
Wilbur Hollingshead
Chambersburg
Masons
Pennsylvania
Matewan Haled
Sia” Hatfield
Reese Chambers
William Bowman
Clair Overstreet
Doug” Mounts
Jesse Boyd
Isaac Brewer
Charles ‘Kiser
Ben Mount
William Coleman
Ed. Chambers
Lee Taylor
James Owyerstreet
Burgraft
al” Willian
W. R. Page
Fred Webb
Dan Clay
Albert Burgraft
Calvin McCoy
Hallie Chambers
N. H
Supply AU
Philadelphia Orchestra
WM. T. Barr
City Treasure
Moliag & Seal, Ip
Lickens Valley
Pocahontas
J. Jackson
Fairmont, Ave
The
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Bob
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