Court ends suit over Barrett will deception
In Winchester Virginia the Emma G. Anderson probate bid collapsed as witnesses admitted signing the will after Lucy Barrett died. Lawyers Kern and Reardon disclosed they were deceived, with Justice Harrison noting the paper dated March 31, 1915 was not properly witnessed. The attempted will left Emma Anderson the Main street double brick house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Kerit
Anderson
James P. Reardon
Reardon
Emma G. Anderson
Barrett
Margaret Grant
M’less L. Strosnyder
Lucy Barrett
Winchester
Emma
Main Street
M'less Strosnyder
Dr. McGuire
South Main Street
Corporation Court
Harrison
Fraud charges cited by Gainesboro candidate Mr. Smith
William E. Smith, Democratic candidate for Gainesboro district on the Board of Supervisors, explains he will aid a full investigation into alleged fraudulent voting at Baker's Mill precinct but notes the protest time limits. The piece also covers a separate trial where Lucy F. Barrett's heirs contest her will, with Dr. McGuire testifying on insanity and jurors ruling none of the presented writings were her true last will and testament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Smith
Board of Supervisors
Gainesboro
Baker's Mill
Williams
Barrett
W. P. McGuire
Lucy Barrett
Mr. Sloat
R. Gray Williams
Lucy F. Barrett
W. S. White
Messrs
W. F. Keller
Robert Denny
E. M. Streit
J. E. Cooper
C. Marshal Baldwin
Elmeros
Hesket Hite
A. L. Green
Slonaker
Wil
Arrest Shrouds Roy Lakeman in Martinsburg Assault Case
Roy Lakeman is in jail in Martinsburg West Virginia on suspicion of violently assaulting Martinsburg high school student Corle Foltz daughter of Professor C. W. Foltz of Berkeley County. Police also allege a prior assault on D B Baker and a past escape from Deputy Sheriff Sprinkle, linking Lakeman to multiple recent incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lakeman
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Corle Foltz
C. W. Foltz
Berkeley County
Lakeman
D. B. Baker
Winchester
Williamsport
Sprinkle
Sperow Boy
Miss Foltz
Burwell Marries Marguerite Barnes in Virginia Ceremony
Miss Marguerite Barnes and Mr. Thomas H. Burwell wed at noon today near Shenandoah Junction Jefferson County W V The ceremony was at the bride’s mother Mrs Barnes home with Miss Mamie Byrd maid of honor and Louis M Welton best man Rev John S Alfriend officiated A reception followed and the couple left for a wedding trip They will reside later at Mr Burwell’s Clarke County home near Millwood Both families are prominent in their respective counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Shenandoah Junction
Jefferson County
W. Va
Marguerite Barnes
Thomas H. Burwell
Clarke County
Barnes
Mamie Byrd
Carter and Yoast Grocers Promote Bread Offer
A brief ad urges shoppers to ask their grocer for Carter's Yoast and to choose good bread, highlighting a value-focused shopping cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Dramatic Will Case Ends With Arrest In Perjury
In a rapid court sequence Mrs Emma G Anderson once seeking a will contest becomes a defendant charged with subornation of perjury. Magistrate Krebs sentenced her to six months in jail after she pleaded guilty. Witnesses confessed they signed under misapprehension after the Barrett will dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Emma G. Anderson
Krebs
Riva Italy Port Admired As Scenic Lake Garda Town
The National Geographic Society outlines Riva del Garda as a bright, quaint south Tyrolese lake port on Lake Garda. It notes 4000 residents, prospering from transit trade, timber, coal, fruits, paper and pottery industries, steamship links, and a strong tourist appeal with Italian culture and multilingual visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Riva
National Geographical Society
Italy
Tyrol
Miss Morrison Becomes Bride of Mr Kerfoot in Berryville
Miss Mary M. Morrison and Mr John Kerfoot wed at the bride’s home in Berryville Virginia at 5 o clock in the afternoon. The ceremony was led by Rev Edward Wall with Reginald Morrison presenting the bride. Attendants wore blue and brown cloth with cream roses and yellow chrysanthemums. A pink and white cosmos festooned reception followed with family members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Morrison
MR. Kerfoot
Edward Wall
Grace Protestant Episco
Riage
Reginald Morrison
Baltimore
Sadie Meade
Alfred Kerfoot
Berryville
New Market Paper Endorses Byrd for Senate
The Shenandoah Valley paper endorses H. F. Byrd as Democratic nominee for Virginia Senate. It highlights Byrd’s role as president of the Valley Turnpike, his practical approach to good roads, and his qualifications for future General Assembly service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
New Market
H. F. Byrd
Senate
Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
State Senate
The
Valley Turnpike
General Assembly
Virginia
Campaign addresses by Hay Byrd in Mountain Falls and Stephens City
Congressman James Hay and Democrat Hi F Byrd will address voters on campaign issues at Mountain Falls on Thursday Oct 28 at 8 pm and at Stephens City on Saturday Oct 30 at 8 pm after a Friday Oct 29 8 pm event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
Hi. F. Byrd
State Senate
Mountain Falls
Stephens City
Civic League to Meet at City Hall Friday Afternoon
An important Wo man s Civic League meeting is set for 4 o clock Friday in the Council Chamber City Hall all members urged to attend the meeting. Also noted for sale is Mrs W W Tanquary s Brucetown sale on October 28 including farming implements horses cows fodder and other items. A $5 note is lost between the post office and N Braddock street with a reward offered and to be returned to the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Civic League
W. W. Tanquary
Brucetown
Braddock
Pumpkin Weight Guess Contest at Hable's Store
A community pumpkin in the window at Hable's Store invites all to guess its weight for a chance to win $2.50 in gold. Participation is free and open to all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hable
Norvell Grove Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Seized by a sudden attack of appendicitis Norvell Grove son of Mr E H Grove of the Middle road southwest of town was taken to Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon. At 5 oclock Dr E B C Stuart operated. One operation was successful and Mr Grove is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norvell Grove
E. H. Grove
Middle Road
Memorial Hospital
EB. C. Stuart
Grove
Defenders Outnumbered Fiercely Resist In New York Hearings
Max Breitung faces a $25,000 bail after a preliminary arraignment on conspiracy to blow up munition ships. The report also notes German vessel transfer bans and ongoing wartime actions across Europe with Serb resistance near Morava and Kladovo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Breitung
New York
Washington
Germany
Cablegram
Gerard
B. N. Breitung
Federal Building
U. S
Houghton
New Version of Uncle Tom Cabin at Empire Theater
A revamped Uncle Tom Cabin will open at the Empire Theater tonight. The production promises modern features while preserving the spirit of the original, with a pre-show concert in front of the courthouse at 7 30 and the show starting at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire ‘Theater
Sale of Fries Estate Public Notice
Public case of the Jesserei property advertises sale of six farms as listed on another page of the ft paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries Estate
Jesserei
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Testate
Messrs. Reardon and Kern
Emma Anderson
Rett
T. W. Harrison
M'less L. Strosnyder
Anderson Wis
MR. Smith
Mrs. Barrett
Berkeley
Foltz
George Rhodes
Thomas Burwell
Margaret Barnes
Will
Eoma G. Anderson
Corporation
G. Anderson
Thomas W. Harrison
Lake Garda
Bishopric of
Trent
Milan
Venice
Austria
Verona
Republic of Venice
Newport
Europe
America
Garda
Berryville, Va
Mary M. Morrison
Lelia Morrison
B. Morrison
John Kerfoot
Mrs
Min
Nie Kerfoot
Henry
Kerfoot
Pal
Mar
Njo
Miss Jane ©. Mtonre
Mra. Archi
Bald Acharre
Mina Ollila Thames
New Market Paper
Civic League
J. A. Nicodemus
Note
R. M. Swimley
Iptf
Danube
Kladovo
Wire
Athens
Serbia
Morava
Vienna
Roberto
Department
Robert Fay
Vai
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