Tragedy Strikes Frederick County Man In Suicide
The body of Jonah L. Simpson, 52, a well known Frederick county resident, was found hanged at his home near Chambersville. He had been in good health and highly regarded, with possible motives tied to farm changes and financial pressures. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
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Jonah L. Simpson
Frederick County
Chambersville
Blanche Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Tom Star
Simpson
Winchester
Bimpson
Jonah W. Lupton
Leesburg
J. E. Hawkins
Mr.Simpson
Loudoun County
D. D. Jennings
Emily L. Simpson
New York City
J. W. Larrick
John Simpson
Paeonian Springs
Richard Simpeon
Simpeon
Captain Simpson
Princess Elizabeth tragedy and Winchesters theater praise
The piece lauds Princess Elizabeth and the Austrian royal tragedy of betrayal and blood, recounting her sacrifice for love, a jealous murder, and the royal fallout. It also commends Winchester’s Auditorium Thursday night drama with Joe Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle, noting local talent and moral lessons from clean plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becaue
Elizabeth
Austria
Otto
Msult
Rudolph
Vesta
House of Hapsburg
Wincheater
Joe Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Mrs. West
Weather forecast predicts rain to snow in Virginia coast to interior
The Weather Bureau warns that tonight will bring rain and warmer conditions in Virginia, with Sunday rain along the coast turning to snow inland. Much colder temperatures follow tomorrow night, signaling a cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Virginia
Verdict for Houck administratrix against Winchester Gas Company
After twenty six hours the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the case of Jacob Houck's administratrix versus Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company for 36 dollars. The jury had stood 11 to 1 before one juror agreed. Earlier reports said a difference of only 25 dollars remained to reach verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Houck
Winchester Gas & Electric Light Company
Harrison
Hotel Property Must Be Sold In City Auction
City Solicitor R Gray Williams returned from Scranton after a resolution directing Handley estate executors to buy in liens on the Hotel Winchester or protect the citys interest under Judge John Handleys will. Williams met with executor Jn. B Richards and Gen. H W Palmer in Washington and says the sale proceeds as advertised Monday with the remaining executor unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
Scranton
Handley
Winchester
John Handley
Williams
Jnv. B. Richards
H. W. Palmer
Washington, D. C
Murphy
Pennsylvania
Richards
Mr Parker Recovers After Gas Incident in Richmond
Mrs Parker of Stephens City reports her husband Constable J A Parker has entirely recovered from a near fatal gas inhalation in a Richmond hotel. He has not begun Pasteur treatment since the dog head analysis remains incomplete. The Pasteur course lasts 18 days and he expects no serious outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Parker
J. A. Parker
Stephens City
Richmond
Parker
Mr. Parker
Revival ends with sermon on Drunkards and Drunkenness
The Braddock Street M. E. Church South revival, three weeks long, concludes tomorrow night with Rev. A. D. Bulla speaking on Drunkards and Drunkenness. Attendees include those addicted to drink and those in the liquor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street M. E
A. D. Bulla
Winchester Youth Nabs Thief After Morning Theft
Police capture 18-year-old George Thompson of Washington D C as he plans to board a train after stealing $7 from Dr John M Weicht’s stable. Officers chase five miles to Stephensons, recover the money, and obtain a confession before returning him to Winchester for a Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
E. E McIntosh
J. W. Taylor
John M. Weicht
George Thompson
Washington, D.C
McIntosh
Taylor
Thompson
Stephensons
Washington
Arest
Time Extended for Vaccination and Holidays in Frederick County
At a joint meeting of the Frederick County Board of Health and the County School Board in the county clerk's office, a resolution extended the vaccination deadline to Friday December 18. The initial target date was Monday the 14th. The board also voted to close all county schools on Friday December 18 for Christmas holidays. schools reopen January 4, giving students an extra week off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health of
Frederick County
County School Board
Special Meeting Postponed Again By City Council
The City Council special meeting on the telephone franchise was postponed again and will be held next Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The postponement followed a telegram from City Solicitor Williams who was in Scranton and wished to attend. The subject will be discussed Tuesday night.
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Williams
Scranton
Holiday Vacation Schedules At Local Schools
The principals announce Christmas holiday vacations for area schools. Shenandoah Valley Academy from December 22 to January 4. Episcopal Female Institute from December 23 to January 4. Fairfax College from December 18 to January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Episcopal Female Institute
Fairfax College
Is 20 Per Cent Worth Saving Henry Bros. Saloon Ad
Weekly sale notes 20 percent off liquors wines and brandy at Henry Bros Saloon on N Market St with ad reference on fourth page. Also special sale of fine furs announced for next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Rowell Green Co. auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Green’s
Henry Bros
N. Market St
Rowell & Green
N'A
Cullen's Counsel Pleads Insanity in Harrisburg Trial
In Harrisburg Pa the defense for Captain Orlan Clyde Cullen pleads insanity after exhausting other means. Mrs Cullen testifies about Cullen’s role in Warren White Sulphur Springs and a Washington law office, noting bonds and stock in a ball bearing rifle venture. She describes Cuban bond gifts and stock ownership with Col. E. W. Anderson as president. The case notes the government’s scrutiny of patent documents and stock details as the trial heads into continued testimony.
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Orlan Clyde Cullen
Messrs
O' Flaherty
Fulton
United States
Harrisonburg
Cullen
Star
Warren White
Austria
Sweden
France
Belgium
Norway
Thos
Lee Moore
John Co. Blair
Charles W. Cullen
Slice
C. W. Cullen
Col. E. W. Anderson
Washington, D. C
Anderson
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T. T. Wall
Kodak
Waterman
Laughlin
Carlsbad
Limore
Norrixj
Royal Worcester
Tiffany
Vienna
Stationery
A. L. Shearer
North Market
Geo. E. Bushnell& Co
America
Russell & Green
Tae Rar
Vale
Horeey & Atwell
Bed Bowll & Girren
Mr. Richards
Mr. Parker Is
W. W. Bowles
Boyce
Dr. Thomas
Tabard Sun
Mrler
Drue Storz
Horsey & Atwell
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