Woman Testifies In Vawter Murder Trial At Blacksburg
Spectators packed the Christiansburg courtroom as Prof. Charles E. Vawter faces murder charges over Stockton Heth Jr. The defense rests after two minor witnesses. Mrs. Vawter is praised as a strong witness while the case heads toward a possible verdict by tomorrow.
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Christiansburg
Charles E. Vawter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Stockton Heth, Jr
Vawter
Winter
Blacksburg
Heth
W. H. Calhoun
Jack” Lee
Lynchburg
Commonwealth
Local Man Weds Hagerstown Girl
Emma L. Brewer of Hagerstown and Edgar Worthington formerly of Winchester were quietly married May 2 at the Rowland home in Hagerstown by Rev. F. R. Bayley. Bride a Winster Street teacher and Worthington with the E. M. Matthews Drug Company. They leave for a wedding tour and will reside in Florence South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma L. Brewer
Hagerstown
Edgar Worthington
Winchester
John L. Rowland
West Washington Street
F. R. Bayley
St. Paul Methodist H Episcopal Church
Brewer
Winster Street
Worthington
E. M. Matthews Drug Company
Florence
D. C
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
S. C
Grain prices in Baltimore Market close
At the Baltimore wholesale market this afternoon apt wheat was quoted at 8 dollars and corn at 1.69. Local dealers offered 3 dollars for wheat after market close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Apt Wheat
Pastor Alfred Jones Sidelined by Severe Cold
Reverend Alfred Jones a renowned Kernstown Presbyterian minister is home with a severe cold and will not lead Sunday services. Reverend W Jones from New Jersey will preach at Kernstown on Sunday morning with no Evendale evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Jones
Kernstown
Woodward Silver Wedding Reception At South Main
Mr and Mrs Charles Woodward have issued engraved invitations for a reception at their residence on South Main Street on the evening of Thursday the 17th instant. The event celebrates their twenty fifth wedding anniversary known as the silver wedding.
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Charles Woodward
South Main Street
Martinsburg visitors tour Winchester and return
Misses Helen Russier and Eleanor Dorn plus Messrs. Bryan Kettering and Mannie Whitacre of Martinsburg WV motored to Winchester on Wednesday evening to stay with Mrs. Frank Woodward on South Kent Street. They were joined on the return by Mrs. Woodward's daughter Miss Virginia McCauley who is spending the weekend there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Russier
Eleanor Dorn
Bryan Kettering
Mannie Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Frank Woodward
South Kent Street
Confession in Woman’s Trial Tails Murder Case
In a Baltimore courtroom the wife of Prof. Charles E. Vawter confessed amid crowded aisles as she testified about her faithlessness to Stockton Heth Jr. and the alleged murder motive. The scene underscored the sensational trial ongoing in the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Vawter
Stockton Heth, Jr
Virginia Society
Thirty Days For Assault Case In Police Court
Arthur Lewis, described as a middle aged negro of uncertain mentality, was convicted of attempted assault on his daughter in law Millie Lewis by Justice Fultz and sentenced to thirty days on the state convict road force plus a ten dollar fine and costs. His son Joseph testified that Lewis broke down a door with an axe and terrorized his wife causing her to flee. Lewis admitted the offense and later left his cell to return to work at the B and O freight station before police recaptured him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lewis
Millie Lewis
Justice Fultz
Joseph Lewis
Lewis
Baltimore and Ohio
Frank B Robinson Named Director of Jefferson Bank
Frank B Robinson, former Winchester resident and Charlestown plant manager for C L Robinson Tee and Cold Storage, was elected director for the first year of the newly chartered Jefferson Bank and Trust Company at a meeting in Charlestown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bank and Trust Company
Charlestown
W. Va
Jefferson County
Frank B. Robinson
Winchester
Robinson
C. L. Robinson
C. L. Robinson Tee and Cold Storage Corporation
Mrs. Martha A. Shultz Dies in Baltimore
Mrs. Martha A. Shultz wife of William A. Shultz died recently at her home 2023 West Lanvale Street Baltimore near Winchester Virginia. William A. Shultz a repairer of china and bric a brac is well known in the area and often visits on business bringing many friends from this Virginia section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martha A. Shultz
William A. Shultz
West Lanvale Street
Baltimore
Shultz
China
Virginia
Special May 5th Offer at Bhok's Steam Bakery
One day only offer of assorted chocolates packed in one pound boxes at 35 cents per box available at Bhok's Steam Bakery. Includes limited quantity and time sensitivity. May 5 listed as the sale date.
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BHOK
May Wheat Tumbles in Chicago Start of Market
May wheat fell 17 cents from last night’s close at the opening in Chicago on May 4 as reports in Washington said the government would take control of the food supply and fix grain prices, prompting heavy selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
United States
Gainesboro Circuit Sunday Services Schedule
The Gainesboro circuit releases preaching times for Sunday May 6. Gainesboro Wesley Chapel Redland and Gainesboro locations are listed with service hours 10.30 a.m. 3.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. A Sunday school session at Gainesboro is set for 9.50 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor C. Vv. Van der Linden endorses attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Wesley Chapel
Redland
C. Vv. van der Linden
Voters must pay capitation tax by May 5 for 1916 and earlier
Tax payers desiring to vote for Governor in November must settle the capitation tax for 1916 on or before May 5 1917 and also 1914 and 19% if unpaid. C R McCann treasurer Frederick County no 7 Barr treasurer City of Winchester.
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C. R. McCann
Treas
Frederick County
Barr, Treas
City of
Winchester
Revolution in Germany sparks street clashes in Berlin
May 4 Amsterdam dispatches report German revolutionary outbreaks bringing grave concern to military authorities. In Berlin crowds protested food shortages and demanded peace as machine guns were used against rioters. troops were deployed, casualties were reported.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Naseboee Nams
Trich
Berlin
Caital
Haig Says Front Advancing Two Weeks Ahead of Schedule
An official cable from London reported that General Haig's army in France has advanced two weeks ahead of plan against the Germans. The gains are praised as remarkable with casualties described as comparatively light, about half those of the Somme drive.
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Wiashington
Haig
Hindenburg
France
London
Balfour
Somme
Arras
War Office
Charisy
St Quentin
Havrincourt
Malikoff Farm
Fresnoy
Lent
Arras-Cambrai
White corn urged for farmers countywide
The Baltimore Pearl Hominy Co urges county farmers to plant white corn this season for hominy, grits, meal, and flour. Demand grows domestically and abroad as European armies seek affordable nourishment. They promise a ready cash market and profit for white corn, with a note on recent purchases and favorable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Fine Old Clarke Home 15 Burned Near Boyce
The historic Clarke county mansion known as Grafton Farm, home of the late Judge Henry Lee, burned to the ground yesterday afternoon near Boyce. Miss Mary Page Lee is visiting in Little Rock, while Russell Lemley and wife lost nearly all their belongings in the wing. The barn survived as a summer kitchen and outbuildings perished. loss estimated in the thousands, partly insured. The fire likely started from a defective flue and was noticed by workers in a field.
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Grafton Farm
Henry Lee
Clarke County
Boyce
Mary Page Lee
Judge Lee
Bishop Winchester
Little Rock
Ark
Russell Lemley
Stephens City
Lee
J. Tu. Carper
Tax Payable Deadline Nears For Voters
Tomorrow is the last day for voters to pay poll taxes in the city and county. County Treasurer McCann and City Treasurer Barr announce offices will stay open until 10 PM tomorrow to accommodate those unable to pay earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCann
Barr
Liquor Toters Held for Trial in Corportation Court
In a police court session Justice Fultz sent Henry Dixon to jail and Charles Barnett to await grand jury action on liquor law violations. Dixon pleaded guilty and admitted Barnett paid him to fetch liquor from Hagerstown. Barnett also admitted roles in the scheme and promised to meet Dixon at Lenore. State's Attorney James P. Residon prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Fultz
Henry Dixon
Corporation Court
Charles Barnett
Dixon
Barnett
Hagerstown
Winchester
Levore
Neville
Lenore
James P. Residon
Death of Mrs Polhamus from Blood Poisoning
Mrs. Sarah Pthel Polhamus of Summit Point West Virginia died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Death was from blood poison due to an infected ulcerated tooth. Funeral at Stone Chapel Clarke County Sunday at 2 PM officiated by Rev T K Cromer. She was 28, daughter of William Dutterer, survived by husband son and daughter and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Pthel Polhamus
Clinton M. Polhamus
Summit Point
W. Va
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Stone Chapel
Clarke County
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Potthamus
William *. Dutterer
Seldon S. Potthamus
Frederick County
Polharmmus
Douglas C. Pohemis
Margaret FF. Polhamus
William F. Putterar, Jr
Wf. P. Tight
Pire
A. A. Clevenger
Mrs
B. Mell
Martinsburg Sunday School Reorganization Meeting
Rev. W W Woesters announced today that in Timie on Sunday the Martinsburg mission will be reorganized at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon. All are invited. Miss Virinia McCauley is visiting. Mrs. Philip Klompus has been visiting friends in Baltimore this week.
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Voois
Woesters
Timie
Martinsbure
Nike
Virrinir McCauley
Philip Klompus
Baltimore
Winchester Wins Strong Bowling Meet Over Charlestown Team
The Anderson bowling alleys team on North Main Street defeated Charlestown West Virginia on Wednesday evening in a standout contest. Winchester totaled 3,642 pins after five games, edging the WV opponents by 104 pins.
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Anderson
North
Main Street
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
West Virginia
Reliance News Notes highlights local visits and arrivals
Dr and Mrs Winory Powers and two children from Winchester visited the Kline family in Reliance. Miss Ida May Pinges of Middletown stayed over in town. Mrs J R Collis was indisposed. Local residents Mr and Mrs Gruver, Mrs Blackburn, and Mrs Carr were noted visitors or travelers. An ad for seeds and supplies appears at Baker’s East Piccadilly Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance. Va
Winory Powers
Winchester
S. A. Kiime
Ida May Pinges
Middletown
BK. Cooley
Bertha Grover
James Reeley
S. A. Kline
B H. Gruver
Washington
Gruver
Monda
J. R. Collis
Blackburn
Reliance
Mutiny in Petrograd strains Russian government
Mutiny has broken out in the Kuselandi garrison at Petrograd with troops marching to the Duma building demanding the resignation of Prof. Paul Milukoff foreign minister of the provisional government. Abolition of salutings and serfdom duties by soldiers was reported as agreed. Reports warn of grave possibilities as Russia's crisis deepens and threaten a separate peace with Germany.
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Germany
London
Kuselan
Petrograd
Rustasian
Dum
Paul M. Milukoff
Milukoff
Russia
Washington
Francis
Provisional
Nhc Cs
United States
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Robert Fagg
Rachel Henderson Way
Montgomery County
Logal Man
Miss Brewer
Maryland Town
Son
Bank
Wm. A. Shultz
Gainesboro Circuit Services
Western Front
Clarke
Solenberger’s
Reliance News
Lucien Carr
Elias Grim
D. W. Ritenour
National Avenue
S&s A. Jordan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Moling and Seal
Virginia Finches
Norfolk
H. H. Baker's
East Piccadilly
Duma
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