Jury convicts Pearson in Berryville murder trial
Pearson was found guilty of killing Longerbeam after a three day trial in Clarke County Circuit Court with Judge Whiting presiding. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence and a heated exchange over money, leading to Longerbeam's fatal injury from a blow to the liver. The verdict carries a sentence of four years and six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werryville
Pearson
Charles B. Lance
Cuntain
Berry
Blue Ridge Mountain Top
Clarke Count
Whiting
Belle
Corie
R Oat
Berryville
Messrs
Charles Galloway
J. L. Hauptman
F. H. G. Hatchell
Cary
Longerbeam
Irvine Wiley
P. W. Boyd
Winchester
J. E. Harris
Shepherd
Bus Leaves Winchester for Mar ginabire and Williamsport
Weekday bus departs Winchester at 10 am for Mar ginabire and Williamsport with direct service to Hagerstown.
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Winchester
Marginabire
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Leedy Attacks Frederick County Judges in Filibuster
A political confrontation from Frederick County details Leedy accusing local election judges of bias and fraud. The piece lists appointed judges across numerous precincts, noting which are old or new, and stresses a demand for a square deal regardless of judge affiliations.
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Abe
Frederick County
Frederick
Kenneth Gilpin Under the Knife
Delegate Kenneth N Gilpin of Clarke and Warren counties underwent successful kidney surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore last Saturday. Report says he is recovering well and may be out for several weeks, delaying his campaign for Lieutenant Governor but plans to resume once fitness returns.
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Kenneth N. Gilpin
House of Delegates
Clarke
Warren Counties
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Gilpin
Jesus
Leedy's Life Read Interesting Letter Frames On Page Eight
A short note on the eighth page references a letter framed or discussed under Leedy's life. It suggests analysis or commentary tied to Leedy with emphasis on page placement.
Gem Recreation Parlor Opens With New Brunswick Equipment
The Gem Recreation Parlor will be open to the public Saturday July 31 featuring all new equipment furnished by the Brunswick Balke Collender Co. Patronage requested by Robert Forney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Recreation
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Robert Forney
Orchard Equipment Items For Pickers and Packers
An itemized note lists peach carrier bushel baskets oak stave picking baskets picking crates picking bags and peach and apple paring machines for orchard operations including Winchester area references.
New Pebble-Dashed Cottage For Gale
ARD SUPPLY CO. lists a cottage with 8 rooms a garden and garage priced at 4 000. G Clarence Miller owner of 30 To 21. All Charley Bougs Fire Co members with white pants must return to Rouss fire house. Yard party at Burnt Factory Aug 30. Mrs Hersh and daughter Henrietta of Gettysburg guests at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on West Market Street. Dr John Long and Mrs Brubaker with two daughters visiting from Luray Va. One or two show employees wanted at 150 N Main St.
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Gale
Clarence Miller
Charley Bougs Fire Co
Rouss
C. Douglas Brown
Sec’y
William Hersh
Henrietta Hersh
Gettyssburg, Pa
A. A. Kelly
Grace Litheran Church
Worh Market Street
John Long
Brubaker
Luray
Ior
Miller
Leedy Challenges Harrison To Joint Debate In 1920
The excerpt details Robert F. Leedy pressing T. W. Harrison to a joint debate in Winchester Frederick County, outlining staged speaking times and a request for timely acceptance. A second version of the challenge is published, with accusations of inconsistency and bluff.
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Woodstock
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Barton
Cather
Messrs. Williams
Frederick County
Jefferson Club
Winchester City
Tom
Robert F. Leedy
Harrison to address voters at Rouss Co Hall
Rep T W Harrison cannot secure City Hall Auditorium or Empire Theater in Winchester so plans last campaign meeting at 8 oclock Saturday night in Charley Rouss Fire Company Hall. Judge Harrison and supporters could not obtain a larger room but expect a sizable gathering for a clear discussion of his principles.
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City Hall
Empire Theater
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Harrison
Alough
Grace Church Services and Yard Party Notice
Grace Lutheran Church holds Sunday services August 1 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine service at 11 00 a m The public is invited A yard party is set for August 14 at Greenway Church hosted by Lafe Aid Society and the train will follow on the next Monday August 28.
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Grace Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Green‘way
Lafe: Aid; Society
Cmd
Commissioner defends Star reporting on H H Smart case
A 1920 communication from United States Commissioner Philip Williams rebuts rumors about H H Smart’s case. He states Smart surrendered, posted a $500 bond for next term in Harrisonburg, and asserts no hearing occurred nor publicity given. Williams notes it is his duty to report cases to the press and takes responsibility for any omissions.
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Editor of
the Stars
H. H. Smart
United States
Star Intentionaries
Snart
Fatire
United States’ District Court
Harrisonsburg
Star
United ‘States
Philip Williams
Wanted Carpenter and Pine Fitters at Biotage Place
Job notice seeking a carpenter and pine fitters for Biotage Place. Apply to William Beverley. Listing appears in a local pricing or trade advertisement column with terse employment offer.
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Carpenter
Pine
William Beverley
Colonel Leedy as an Oratori of Gath in Harrisonburg
A Mor risonburg paper recounts Colonel Leedy comparing himself to Goliath and challenging Judge Harrison and four supporters in a prolonged oratorical duel. The piece mocks the scene as a theatrical clash with grand armor and rhetorical shells, ending with Leedy postponing a one man pen session and earning praise for theatrical wit.
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Leedy
Judge Harrison
Gray Williams
Philip ‘Williams
Russel Cather
Robert’ Barton
Morrisonburg
Israel
Goliath of
Gath
Saul
Harrisonburg
Goliath
Tarael
Barton
Worstern
Winchester
Red Cross
Harrison
David
Sarnia Ana
Coronel
Ajax
Safe Deposit Boxes Advert By Farmers and Merchants Bank
Thieves beware protect valuables with safe deposit boxes for two dollars per year. Bank near the County Court House offers secure storage. Also notices a cook needed for a two person family and a meal wash schedule after six at 142 North Credton Street.
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Farmers
Merchants National Bank
County Court House
Yard Party at Burnt Factory Sunday School
The Bible Class of Burnt Factory Sunday School invites everyone to a yard party at the church on Lian 20th. Join for community fellowship and activities.
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Burnt Factory
Lian
Water shortage warning notices damage
Warning about water shortage due to breakdown at the station urging use of water only as needed. Citizens must report waste by any means and avoid sprinkling. First offense carries a fine between minimum and maximum amounts.
Summer Apples Rally At Market With Prices Listed
Market notes show top prices for summer apples and various varieties. Grain Elevator and C V R Depot in Winchester report cash values, with belt line 476 and reference to 7-3-1p.
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Samce Ee Grain
C. V. R. Depot
Winchester
Belt
Winchester Welcomes Visiting Fire Departments Weeklong Event
The city prepares to host visiting firemen on August 9 as they meet trains and join with local groups for Cumberland Valley Association activities. The parade and uniforms of visiting companies with bands are highlighted. Merchants decorate floats while Miller Exposition Shows attract crowds for a week of contests and races. Winchester plans refreshments and visitor turnout in the thousands.
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Hunting and Flags
Winchester
Cumberland Valley —— Association
Boy Loouta of
Letter to Judge Warriady on campaign debate in Winchester
A July 29 2020 letter from Congressman John W. Ros to Judge Warriady discusses a planned joint debate with GC Leedy. It argues open air debates hinder rational discussion of a current campaign and expresses hope for the campaign’s Right cause prevailing next Tuesday with community state and nation in mind.
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Winchester
TW. Harrison
GC Leedy
Leedy Faces Setback in County Campaign Tactics
Leedy bitterly accused county officials of resisting his bills to raise salaries for clerks, sheriffs, and school trustees. His bid for votes failed as he moved to non-resident representation for a promised joint debate. Lupton’s late campaign presence sparks humiliation for Leedy leaders, with Lupton unable to vote in the primary.
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Leedy
Lupton
Campaign Speaking Dates for Judge Harrison
A campaign schedule lists 8 p.m. speaking events for Judge T. W. Harrison in Winchester on July 31, Stephens City on August 2, and Pierce School Howse county with Capt R T Barton and T Ruse selling Cather. The fragmentary notes indicate marching appearances by campaign speakers on specified dates and locations.
Captain John Paul Sought as Seventh District Candidate
Republican voters urged to support Captain John Paul for Congress in the Seventh District. The notice appeals to dent voters and emphasizes pledging support to no other candidate.
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Dent
John Paul
O Didate
Paul
Mittee, Anh
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Grder
Clarke County
LE Dat
Gainesboro
Bakers Mill
Turner Scrivener
R. W. Smith
Noble Whitatre
Dolans
N. M. Havermale
D. Shade
M. J. Ashton
Philip Shade
Eta
Whitacre
B. F. Heflin
Yeakleys
Joseph Hawkins
John Harper
A. P. Holland
Rinker
A. R. Rinker
Opequon
Middletown
Earl Kline
Fishpaw
R. H. Cornwell
George
Haymaker
Shawnee
Greenwood
Tilden Snapp
J. A. R. Snapp
John C. Cather
Julius Richard
Carpers Valley
J. S. Carper
W. M. Carpenter
Te J
Walter
A. W
Hy A. Snapp
Harry Lamp
Ma Winchester
Kenneth Gilpin
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
Pablo
Epaen Robert Forney
Jan
Father
Williams
Synch
Kern
Frederickounty
ROTF
Bo Mont Wilek
Strasburg News
Worsley
Harry
Red Crags
Gets Rouss CO
HALL
Oratomi
Calgoliath
Fenn
Warriady
John W, Ros
Wee Harrison
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