Tragic double murder suicide near Nipetown WV
Charles Crowell 20 shoots wife Ella May Crowell 14 then kills himself after hiding a double barreled shotgun in nearby woods. The couple married three months ago amid earlier quarrels. Ella May is the daughter of Adam Jordan, Berkeley County.
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Martinsburg
West Virginia
Nipetown
Charles Crowell
Ella May Crowell
Crowell
iLemen
Huntamen
Adam Jordan
Berkeley County
Friendship Fire Company Plans Martinsburg Bazaar Trip
At a regular meeting the Friendship Fire Company formed a committee to canvass members for a Martinsburg W Va bazaar invitation. About 5 18 p m Saturday a large turnout will travel on a special train and return the same night. The haz ard committee expects net proceeds near 300 dollars after expenses. Resolutions thanked the ladies committee and the public for the recent bazar success. Capt. H B Grimm presided. Routine business plus the trip details were discussed. Richard E Griffith left today for a Valley business trip.
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Friendship Fire Company
Messrs
O. J. Franks
Adam Forney
Fred. Forney
H. A. Orndorff
Ellsworth Boxwell
W. E. Newman
Hose Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
H. B. Grimm
Cold Wave To Bring Colder Weather Tonight
The Star reports a cold wave is expected tonight across Virginia with fair skies turning colder and continued cold conditions. The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers remain clear as observers note the onset of winter air and scarce rainfall.
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Wreather
The
Star
Virginia
Mercantile Meeting Announcement and Holiday Ads
Dec 9 1909 notice about a five percent dividend on paid-up stock payable semi annually January 1 and July 4. Also includes ads for Headley's Chocolate Candy and Henry Baetjer Co Christmas furs and Baker & Co Christmas gifts with promotional copy.
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Mercantile Meeting
Henry. Baetjer & Co
Henry S.” Baker & Co
Police Committee Recommends Night Duty Additions in Winchester
A Winchester police committee report urges adding one or more officers for permanent night duty to ensure 24 hour coverage. The plan proposes rotating three night staff at headquarters and placing a gong alert to speed caller responses, with no charges against current force.
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Common Council
Winchester
Fred. L. Glaize
Shirley Carter
Hunter HF. M’guire
Henry Deahl
Police Committee
Mercantile Plan Promises Long Paid-Up Stock Growth
A valley business touts a nearly 18 year old paid up stock and monthly payment plan as the best option. Details emphasize stability and long term benefits for investors and savers in the region.
Notice of Dissolution of Hillyard and Lewis Partnership
Notice is given that the copartnership of Gardner Bay Hillyard and Oscar H. Lewis doing business as Hillyard and Lewis in Winchester Virginia has dissolved by mutual consent. G B Hillyard and O H Lewis will continue the business at the same location. ip tf.
Oyster Supper at Christ Episcopal Church Dec 11
The young ladies of Christ Episcopal Church host an oyster supper on Saturday December 11 from 4 p m to 11 p m in the parish house. Supper 35 cents. Public cordially invited. Those needing coppered orders should leave them early.
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Christ, Church
The
Young Ladies of Christ Episcopal Church
Wright Cigar Brand Returns to City Shops
Local tobacconists announce the Wright cigar brand is back on shelves with new packaging. Area customers report steady demand as retailers highlight limited runs and introductory specials.
Mayor Bakers Proposal for 100000 Bond Issue for Soft Water
The Winchester Virginia Common Council heard Mayor H. H. Baker present a message urging a legislative bill to authorize issuing 100000 in bonds for a gravity soft water system. He notes savings from reduced soap and cleaning costs and cites Harrisonburg as precedent. He also seeks action on unpaid business licenses, police force expansion, and adding two extra officers on Saturdays. The message was referred to the finance committee.
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Common Council
Baker
France
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Public Sale At Huntsberry Homestead Near Martinsburg
A public sale lists one lead mare one fine colt three cows wagons harness and farming implements. The sale is set for Tuesday December 21 at the old Huntsberry homestead on Red Bud road two miles from Martinsburg pike. S. W. Allen.
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Huntsberry
Red Bud Road
Martinsburg Pike
Allen
Why They Married at the Auditorium Draws Packed House
The notice promotes a film program tonight at the auditorium featuring Why They Married along with Buffalo Racing in Madera Life Behind the Scenes and Elixir of Dreams. Expected to draw a full crowd.
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Madera
Mercantile 18 Years Old Shareholding Record
An unnamed association claims a record unsurpassed in the Valley. The note mentions shares and a ceremonial age of eighteen years as part of its statement.
Winchester Council Reviews Utilities and Finances
The Winchester city council met three and a half hours to conduct municipal business. Improvements in street lighting with a more efficient incandescent lamp were discussed, with the power company offering $15 per year for the new lights. Revenue, licenses, and assessments were reviewed, including railroad and telegraph company dues and water production figures.
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Winchester
William H. Baker
iMecsrs
Shirley Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
Henry Deahl
James M. Haymaker
John H. Snyder
Hunter H. McGuire
John M. Steck
Harry F. Byrd
Janney
Fred
L. Glaize
John W. Rosenberger
N. Wilton Davis
Steck
D. M. Swink
Power Company
Rosenberger
Swink
Ask Dealers for Virginia Red Cross Christmas Stamps
Winchester stores now stock Red Cross Christmas stamps with proceeds benefiting the Virginia state tuberculosiss fund. Buyers should request state stamps to aid Virginia’s fight. international stamps support global work. If state stamps are unavailable, international stamps are acceptable.
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Winchester
Red Cross
Virginia
Found silverware and jewelry advertised in Winchester
An ad promises best quality silverware and jewelry at the least money for Xmas gifts in Winchester. It calls for shipments of 2600 turkeys and asks for geese ducks and chickens next Friday through Saturday, offering high cash prices.
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Sibert & Denny’s
Winchester
Sprint
ECO. Lott
Splendid Address By R G Williams
Parkersburg Elks Lodge heard an exceptional memorial address by R G Williams a student lawyer and literary man The speech displayed wide knowledge literary gems and broad views of life He held the audience for over thirty minutes earning lasting admiration from Eli readers of the Barkersburg Dispatch News
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Gray
Winchester
Parkersburg
Williams
Eli
Old Dominion
Mercantile Association Ties Towns Across Virginia
The report notes a state association linking Winchester Berryville Front Royal Riverton and 65 other towns. Mentions Mr James B Russell returning from a visit to his son in law and daughter Mrs Gardner W Brown in New York at Christmas. The People’s Bargain Store attracts buyers with pandies and fruit prices.
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Winchester
Berryville
Front Royal
Riverton
James B. Russél
Gardner’ W. Brown
New York
People’s Bargain Store
Agan
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Richard E. Griffith
River Bulletin
Potomac
Shenandoah Rivers
Headley’s
Iptt
Orndorff &M’vicar
Wright
H. H. Baker
Mercantile
H. Kinzel
Supreme Court of Appeals
Correll
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railroad
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester and Potomac
Winchester and
Union Telephone
Frederick End
Meueniad Company
Bell Telephone ‘Company
Applepie Ridge
C. B
H. H. ‘Baker
Virginia Stamp
R. G. Williams
Mercantile A State Association
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