Miller Estate Leaves 2,008 to Niece. 215 Acre Pine Farm To Nephew
The will of Matthias Miller leaves real and personal property to his nephew Alfred Henkel with a two thousand dollar bequest to Phoebe E. Grant daughter of John Grant. The 215 acre Mixs Grant Pine Farm is to remain intact and undisturbed. The estate, appraised near thirty thousand dollars, was filed for probate today in the county clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred D. Henkel
Henkel
South Market Street
Miller
Matthias Miller
Alfred“Henkel
Phoebe E. ‘Grant
John Grant
Alfred Henkel
Marruzas Millen
Game Warden Nabs Stage Mati Oates in Romney
Deputy State Game Warden F H Merrick of Huntington arrested Aljourn Oats, proprietor of the Romney and Winchester Stage Line, on charges of possessing pheasants quail and partridges with intent to transport them out of the state. Buckman served warrants at the Bridge. Oats led to his smokehouse where three dozen quail nearly a dozen partridges and a wild turkey were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Merrick
Huntington
Romney
Capon Bridge
Warsemés
Aljourn Oats
Winchester
Buckman
Joyous Holiday Season Near Promises Busy Christmas Trade
Stores in Winchester anticipate a bustling holiday season as shoppers begin to seek gifts for family and friends. Merchants report strong early trade and expect a rush from next week through Christmas Eve, highlighting the festive spirit and generosity toward the less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacgaard
Sothecke
Winchester
Sudden Death of Judge James McCabe in Leesburg
James B. McCabe of Leesburg dies at home after a sudden acute indigestion attack at age 60. A prominent Leesburg lawyer and former Loudoun county court judge, he served as Commonwealth's attorney, bank attorney for the People's National Bank, and was a Democratic State executive committee member. His wife Miss Norris and several children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McCabe
Leesburg
Loudoun County
Charles Pe. McCabe
Virginia
Commonwealth
People’s National Bank of
Democratic State Executive Committee
Miss Norris
Joseph Lt. Norris
Woman Seeks Medical Exam Board Plan At Richmond
The State Medical Examining Board holds a session at Richmond to adopt questions for the state board examination and arrange an examination schedule. Dr. Robert Randolph of Boyce Clarke county attends as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Examining Board
Richmond
Robert Randolph
Boyce
Clarke County
Holiday visit of Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Gray McAllister
Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Gray McAllister arrive for the holidays and will stay at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kees Isaac W. Russell. McAllister is president of Hampden Sidney College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Gray McAllister
Kees Jo Isaac W. Russell
cAllister
Hampden
Sidney College
Walker’s Brief Freedom and Federal Trial in Maurertown Robberies
Holland Walker about fifteen years old was arraigned before U S Commissioner A J Tavenner in Winchester on charges of complicity in the Maurertown postoffice robberies. He was remanded to jail in Woodstock for a March federal trial. His brother Lester and the father face related charges as jail terms and bail are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Walker
Winchester
United States
A. J. ‘Tavenner
Maurertown
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Burg
Walker
J. W. Rhodes
Lynchburg
Harrison
Janney and Catlett Wed in Brucetown Matrimony
The ceremony took place yesterday at 7 pm at the bride’s stepfather Frank Willingham home with Rev C H Buchanan presiding. Eli Janney and Miss Elizabeth Catlett will reside with Mrs Janney’s grandfather Kirk Fidler. A sermon follows next Sunday at 11 o’clock by the junior preacher. Also noted: Rev W D Eye to marry Miss Lelia Lupton on December 20 in Berkeley County. Mrs Buchanan and Pearl to visit Nashville soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Frank Willingham
Eli Janney
Elizabeth
Catlett
C.H. Buchanan
W. D. Eye
Lelia Lupton
Berkeley County
W. Va
Eye
C. H. Buchanan
Pearl
Nashville
Montague to Remain in Richmond Says Governor
Rumors of Governor Montague leaving Richmond for New York at the end of his term were unfounded. He indicated no plans to depart the old Dominion and suggested a post term relocation to Richmond as a private citizen to practice law there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague
Richmond
New York
Prosperous Year For Berryville Horse Show
The Berryville Horse Show section notes a profitable year with $5 100 and $5 200, leaving a treasury surplus over $400 after expenses. All association property is paid for. Officers elected include President R Powell Page and Manager J W Vorous. The grand stand may be enlarged and the show ring leveled with new stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
R. Powell Page
Mullikin
P. Russ
P. H. Mayo
R. O. Allen
Charles M
New York
Death of Mrs. Jane E. Stewart in Berkeley County
Mrs. Jane E. Stewart aged 85 died after a long illness at the Home of her daughter near Darkeville in Berkeley County West Virginia. Funeral services will be held Saturday at ten o'clock from her daughter Mrs Crim's home with burial at White Hall. Survived by son Howard Stewart and three daughters including Mrs Crim and Mrs Benja. She had resided in Darksville for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane E. Stewart
This County
Abram Crim
Darkeville
Berkeley County
W. Va
Crim
Benja
Darksville
Beating near death in Martinsburg as three suspects held
Albert Smoke, a well dressed young man, was found unconscious with severe head injuries in Martinsburg. Physicians stopped heavy bleeding after which he identified two suspects Seymour Dowing and Charles Choppert, with Crockett being sought. Dowing and Choppert are jailed awaiting a justice hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smoke
Martinsburg
Wild
Seymour Dowling
Charles Choppert
Crockett
Dowing
Justice Thompson
Jury Vindicates A Loudoun Man
The Leesburg case ends with a $25 fine for ordinary assault on Mr. Plaster. Prosecutor Jno E Chapin failed to prove felony. Defendants R E Byrd and others from Winchester Clarke and Leesburg, with Ed Garrett and Mr O Thornton for the Commonwealth, contested the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Leesburg
Plaster
Jno
R. E. Byrd
Winchester
Marshall McCormick
Clarke
Jumper William Tell Sells for 1100 at Boston Buyer
Mr W W Bowles of Clarke County sold his handsome brown gelding William Tell to Mr Armiss of Boston MA after a grueling jumps event. The stallion, a Virginia premium winner for three years, brought a price of 1100 dollars with Bowles’ son Lodge Bowles previously riding. G L Haines of Hampshire County WV is in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bowles
Clarke County
William ‘Tell
Armiss
Boston
Mass
William
Virginia
Lodge Bowles
G.L. Haines
Hampshire County
W. Va
Knitting Mile Plans Branch Factory in Rockingham County
A public meeting in Rockingham County Virginia discussed locating a new knitting plant for Lewis Jean Knitting Camp Winchester. About 20 business leaders attended at Shenandoah Institute to consider a Dayton site with labor from local workers. A $25 000 stock company would invite local subscriptions while using external capital, aiming to hire 25 to 50 workers initially and generate regional investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham County
Shenandoah Institute
J. W. Leafe
Lewis Jean
Winchester
H. L. Loomis
Win
Dayton
Leafe
Winchester Man's House Burned Up
A two story frame house in Tinsburg owned by Mr. Jackson caught fire shortly after 10 percent yesterday afternoon and the fire department fought a hard, months long struggle. The residence had been used since Mr. Ruble moved out, with a meat market run by Late Paskel in one end. The blaze started in that meat shop while Mr. Ryckel had been doing hot work nearby and spread to the rest of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinsburg
Jackson Noble
Wincheste
Ruble
Paskel
Ryckel
Sooner in Custody Faces Possible Transfer to Insane Asylum
James E. Sooner, jailed in Front Royal for cutting John Johnson, is described as in deplorable physical and mental condition and may be moved to the Staunton insane asylum. The report notes his ongoing confinement and concerns over his welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Sooner
Front Royal
John Johnson
Staunton
Tragic Baptism by Boiling Water Claims Yount Man
William Golliday of Shenandoah county suffered a fatal accident at Rio West Virginia plant when he fell into a vat of boiling water. He was removed unconscious and severely burned, dying the next day. Burial planned in Quicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Golliday
Rio
West’ Virginia
W. Va
William. Golliday
Shenandoah County
W.va
Golliday
Devig.Golliday
Quickenburg
Galliday
Beloved Lady Hammack Dies in County at 72
Mrs. Hammack aged about 72 died of pneumonia in the county. Friends will meet Friday at ten for a funeral at Mount Olive Church with Rev J Racey officiating. Burial at Mount Olive. She was daughter of the late Ase Latrick and survived by two daughters Mrs Jane Fry and Miss Arbelia Hammack, four brothers James Woorberrick D H Larrick John W Larrick and Dr L E Larrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Church
J. Racey
United. Brethren Church
Martinsburg
Mount Olive
Hammack
Ase-Latrick
Sane Fry
Rosenberger
Mis. Arbelia
Ham
Armour Packing rep praises Morgans Duck Ranch as finest sight
A representative of Armour Packing Company inspected Morgans Duck Ranch at Riverton and called it the most complete example of its kind he had ever seen. The site gathers weekly visitors from across the United States and is noted as a notable attraction in Warren County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Packing Company
Morgan
Riverton
United ‘States
Yisag
Warten County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matthias “Miller
A. D. Henkel
Mixs
Game
Jas. McCabe
Mr. Janney
The
Clarke County Association
Martinsburg Street
Loudoun
Wm. Tell
Dayton, Va
Lewis Jones Company
Quicksburg
Hekey'es
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!