Tragedy at Sharpsburg as Hetzer kills Mrs Kate Rowe
James H. Hetzer shot and killed Mrs Kate Rowe at her home near Sharpsburg after an episode tied to a long romance. He was found dying from a self inflicted wound and soon died. Rowe’s life had included three marriages and she left several children. Sheriff and coroner’s inquest confirmed death by bullet wounds. Hetzer, a Williamsport native, had recently returned to Sharpsburg and was not married.
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Kate Rowe
William Rowe
Snyders Landing
Sharpsburg
James H. Hetzer
sHetzer
G. F. Hetzer
Hagerstown
Winchester
Hetzer
Rowe
William Ensminger
Williamsport
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Mrs. Rowe
Mabel Rowe
William Blackford
Sharpsburs
Edward K. Hetzer
Hazerstown
West
Funeral for Abraham Crim Held at White Hall Church
The funeral for Abraham Crim who died near White Hall will be held at the local church tomorrow at ten. Rev. Mr. Grove of Bunker Hill Wa Va will preside. Crim born June 16 1834 was in his 86th year and survived by wife Virginia Feltner and children Lewis John Robert Floyd William and Mrs R A Trimble plus 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was a long time member and former class leader of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Crim
White Hall
Mr. Grove
Bunker Hill
Wa. Va
Messrs
J. A. Hancher
A. L. Anderson
J. W. Lodge
C. W. Lamp
Co. BE. Boyles
R. S. Summel
Mr. Crim
Fruit Growers Urgently Offered Spraying Materials
For immediate delivery the fruit growers are offered DF Livery Pyrox Lead Arsenate Bluestone and genuine dusting materials. Also available are hoses rods guns nozzles fittings power and tandem sprayers for improved fruit production.
Winchester Orchards Yard Supply Co Ad
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises at 301 N Market St with phone 313 and reference 4-28-1p-1f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
N. Market ST
Thief Captured After Robbery Near Chambersville West Virginia
Sheriff Pannett quickly tracked Joseph Heflin after a dawn robbery at C L Greenwalt’s camp near Chambersville. Heflin stole about $30 and a watching trousers, was caught at Ridgeway while about to board a Cumberland Valley train, and brought back for trial. He admitted the theft and was found with the stolen items.
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Pannett
Joseph Heflin
C. L. Greenwalt
Chambersville
Heflin
Ridgeway
W. Va
Chamberland Valley
Tavenner
Greenwalt
Comly and Johnson
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Pennsylvania
Clearbrook
Ridgeways
Cedar Tree Galls Blooming Signal Cedar Rust Risk
Galls on cedar trees were blooming on Saturday marking the first bloom of the season. Nearby orchards face cedar rust exposure as infections spread with rainfall and may continue to June 1.
Prediction of Record Apple Crop in Berkeley County
W. H. Somer chief of West Virginia markets predicts a crop of at least 800000 barrels of apples in Berkeley County double the 1919 net and the largest by 25 percent in county history. Joined by Kyle MecCormick and J. L. Hayes they note Baltimore and Ohio will handle crop movement this season.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley County
W. H. Somer
Bureau of Markets
West Virginia
Somers
Kyle MecCormick
Charleston
For Sale Soda Fountain in Good Condition
Classified notice offering a soda fountain in good condition for sale. Address is 35 S Main. Includes brief contact instruction and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Main
Political Lecture by Judge Harrison at Handley Library
The fourth lecture in the Citizenship Course will be delivered by Judge Thomas W. Harrison, member of Congress from the Seventh district, at Handley Library tomorrow night at 8 30. The subject is The Political Outlook, with Harrison noted for his national connections and congressional experience.
Wanted At Once An Experienced Stenographer
Classified notice seeking an experienced stenographer for Farmers and Merchants' National Bank. Listing indicates immediate need and applies to job applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat. Bank
Catalogue of Long Doun and Fairfax Farms Now Ready
Buell Farm Agency announces a 54 page catalogue of Long Doun and Fairfax county farms and country homes for distribution and mailing on request to buyers. Lost Lavalier ruby and pearl set with reward offered by Buick Agency. New Ford for sale to be auctioned May 15 at 2 pm in front of the Court House, cash. John W. Rice, Trust Officer Leenardore Val. Natl Bank.
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Longdoun
Fairfax County
Buell Farm Agency
Herndon
Buick Agency
Save the Bees and Pollination Urgency
The note argues that bees are essential for apples and that Deeg's pollination work cannot be replaced by other agencies. It urges fruit growers to protect bees by delaying spraying until a specified stage of bloom is reached, emphasizing the need to safeguard pollinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeg
Newlin and Company Ads Target Investors
Large and small investors are urged to consult the Newlin & Company advertisements appearing in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptt Newlin & Company
Col Leedy Addresses Large Crowd on Prohibition and State Rights
Col Leedy spoke to four to five hundred people on the Court House lawn Saturday afternoon urging state rights in enforcing prohibition. He opposed federal enforcement yet did not call for repealing the Prohibition Amendment, questioned legal means to limit strong drinks, and criticized the state Prohibition Department while defending home beverages. Read Moling and Seal’s Hole-proof Hosiery ad on 5th page. app.
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F. Leedy
Court House Lawn
Leedy
S.L Lucien Lupton
Jefferson
Congress
Washington
United
United States Congress
Colonel Leedy
United States
Supreme Court of the
State Prohibition Department
Harrison
Moling and Seal
Week of May 22 26 cleanup by civic league planned
The civic league announces a clean up week from May 22 to 26 inclusive. All rubbish must be removed at no charge and placed on streets in receptacles convenient for bandline. Ip civic league.
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Civic. League
Gas Office Moves in Winchester to Miller Building
The Winchester Gas and Electric Company moves its office from 5 West Water Street to Miller Building No 20 West Water Street. All business will be conducted at the new location in the future.
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Winchester Gas and Electric Tonn T
Water Street
Faulkner’s Ride
Miller
Tire theft ring busted by city police with arrest of Lewis Robinson
Police identify Lewis Robinson as ringleader of a tire theft ring operating among local dealers. Robinson, hospitalized after an operation, allegedly confessed to stealing over 500 dollars in tires and selling them to white and colored drivers for about 8 dollars each. Twenty tires recovered. investigators say others hold many more.
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Lewis Robinson
Doran
Shadé Motor Company
Robinson
Memorial Hospital
Firemen’s Convention Committee to Meet Tuesday Evening
The Firemen’s Convention Committee executive group will meet at the Sarah Zane Engine House on Tuesday night at 5 o’clock to hear from the carnival committee.
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Firemen’s Convention
Sarah Zane Engine House
Carnival Committee
Blooming Apple Orchards Forecast Heavy Frederick Crop
Frederick county commercial apple orchards are in full bloom with a likely very large harvest. Bloom is especially heavy on York Imperial Ben Davis and Stayman Winesap trees as favorable weather and strong pollination winds reduce frost damage. Spraying for first coddling moth begins midweek.
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Frederick County
York Imperial
Ben Davis
Stayman
Auxiliary meets at Charlestown for fourteenth Winchester Presbytery
The fourteenth annual Winchester Presbyterial Auxiliary meeting convened in Charlestown West Virginia last week. Rev G G Syn dor delivered the opening sermon. Officers include Mrs W J Webster honorary president, Mrs William McDonald president, Mrs A H Clarke vice president, Mrs R C Criswell secretary, Mrs J Y Blackford treasurer, and Miss Lucy Kurtz secretary of foreign missions.
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Winchester
Charlestown
Shenandoah — Junction
Lucy Kurtz
Foreign Missions
Barber Shop Debuts May 11 On Water Street
First class up-to-date barber shop opens May 11 at No 5 Water Street. Everything new and sanitary. Patronage requested by Mike Shener.
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Water Street
Mike Shener
Memorial Society Meeting For Decoration Day Plans
The Ladies' National Memorial Association will meet at 7 20 o clock on Tuesday evening May 11 at Mrs W R Willis home on South Market s side to consider decorations for Decoration Day at the National Cemetery on May 31.
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Ladies’ National Memorial Association
W.R. Willison
National Cemetery
Churchmen to discuss big topics at Interchurch conference
A conference in the Presbyterian Church will gather religious leaders from America to discuss foreign and home missions education charitable work and other world program topics. Rev W S Beck leads a team of speakers including Rev C A Lawrence Rev J B Gordon Rev J J Gravatt Rev Calloway Robertson and C R Caldwell among others.
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America
Presbyterian Church
Interchurch World Movement
W. 8. Beck
The
Reformed Church
Mount Crawford
Iim
C. A. Lawrence
Second Presbyterian Church
Staunton
J. B. Gordon
Fort Defiance
J. J. Gravatt
Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church
Calloway Robertson
Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church
Panville
C. R. Caldwell
Penttava
Silk Sale Announced With Ten Percent Reduction
Advert shows a ten percent cut on all silks with plain marked prices. Local shop promotes reduced silk range inviting customers to view the collection and take advantage of the discount.
Scouts Clinch Another Game
The Boy Scout baseball team defeated Middletown Athletic Association 18 to 14 in a loosely played game on the High School diamond. Five victories this season with Solenberger McCauley Snyder and Cornwall starring for Scouts while Willey Clevenger and Manuel shined for Middletown. Next, Scout nine faces Boyce High School in Winchester and the Charlestown pick team in Charles town.
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Middletown Athletic Association
Solenberger
McCauley
Snyder
Cornwall
Willey
Clevenger
Manuel
Middletown
Boyce High School
Winchester
Charlestown
Ansco Kodaks In Stock At Seals Music Store
Seals Music Store announces complete stock of Ansco Kodaks and films with 24 hour processing and next day pickup. Ansco films fit all Kodaks and finishing available by 5 pm the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansco Kodaks
ANSCO
Farm Journal founder Wilmer Atkinson dies at 79
Associated Press reports Wilmer Atkinson founder of Farm Journal died in Philadelphia at 79 from pneumonia. He started the first daily Delaware newspaper in 1866 in Wilmington and his family has long been prominent in Pennsylvania affairs.
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Associated Prete
Philadelphia
Wilmer Atkinson
Farm Journal
Wilmington
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Revolutionists Take Tampico and Mexico City
Mexican revolutionists overtake and disperse troops escorting Carranza in flight. Obregon reports capture of Mexico City and cut route to Vera Cruz. Tampico capitulates to rebels without disorder, signaling broader gains for the revolutionary forces. American destroyers head to Mexican waters to protect citizens.
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EL. Paso
Tex
Carranza
Mexico
Alvaro Obregon
de la Hendra
Obregon
Tiana
Lechuga
Artiges
Roberto de Judo
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Capital
Washington
Mexico City
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J.H. Hetzer
Liv
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
West VA
Sheriff Paffett
Herrell
NEW Farm Catalogue
John W.rice
Leenardore
Nat'l Bank
Col. Leedy
Suvayes
Memorial Society Meeting
Moling & Seal
Massey Bros
Associated Press
Market Street
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