Death At Culpeper Sparked National Interest In Tragic Shooting
In Culpeper Virginia William F Bywaters is shot to death by his brothers in law James A Strother and Philip J Strother soon after marrying their sister Viola Strother Bywaters. The widow lies ill as a jury of inquest is set to hear testimony including statements from Viola Strother Bywaters sister Mrs Edward L Gaines. A grand jury and governor appointed judge will oversee the case while Bywaters horse and hound training fame is recalled and a private funeral is held with religious services and Odd Fellows rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culpeper
William F. Bywaters
Jas. A
Philip J. Strother
Viola Strother Bywaters
Episcopal Female Institute
Winchester
Viola Strother
Bywaters
Edward L. Gaines
Daniel A. Grimsley
Culpeper County
William F. Bywatere
James
Philip Strother
Swanson
H. Lewis
Ariege
Fair View Cemetery
Phoenix Lodge
Odd Fellows
E. W. Winfrey
Baptist Church
Frank Wells
The
Methodist
Disastrous Charles Town Fire Destroys Phillips Plant
A midnight blaze in Charles Town West Virginia destroyed the William Phillips Sons plant and threatened the business district. Total losses likely between 50 000 and 60 000 with 19 000 insured on the Phillips plant and 20 000 to 25 000 on other properties. Firemen and volunteers saved surrounding structures as water supply neared exhaustion and a northeast wind aided containment. The firm plans immediate rebuild on their former site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phillips’ Sons
Charles Town
Rev Hugh White Returns from China to Kernstown
Rev Hugh White and his family reside with his parents Rev Dr and Mrs H M White at Kernstown this county. White was a missionary at Chefoo China and is home due to ill health after years of service in the foreign field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Jubilee
Pollok
Orange County Hunt Club
Hugh White
China
Chefoo
John McCautey
Pennsylvania
Robert McCauley
Christmas Observances Highlight Local Church Programs
Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church plans a Christmas program at Courthouse Hall next Friday evening at 6:30 with a tree and Santa Claus visit. The Girls Friendly Society at Christ Episcopal Church hosted a Christmas entertainment on Water Street featuring recitations and music.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
Christ Episcopal Church
Water Street
Walked To Preacher Married Then Traveled For Honeymoon
Brucetown December 18 Mr Albert Rhodes and Miss Martha Henson both of this county were married at the parsonage in the village last Thursday night. They walked from Clearbrook to the village and from here to Stephensons to take the train on their honeymoon. Mrs Dr Best is visiting her sister Mrs Erb near Berryville. Mrs Charles Smithey leaves soon for an extended visit to Balti more. Mr C R Smithey packed and sold 22 tons of fine hay last week. Mr Taygaars and two daughters Minnie and Carrie shopped in Winchester Saturday. Mr Frank Swimley and sister Maude were in Winchester Friday. Mr Hugh R Stipe rural mail carrier spent Sunday afternoon calling on friends. Mr and Miss Larrick visiting their relative Mrs Jno Williams of the village.
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Brucetown
Albert Rhodes
Martha Henson
County
Taygaars
Miss Minnie
Carrie
Winchester
Frank Swimley
Hugh R. Stipe
Trumpet Made From Cedar Creek Battlefield Wood
A wooden trumpet carved from timber from the Cedar Creek battlefield was presented to George H. Myrill of Massachusetts by Commander EK. M. Houston of Mulligan Post G. A. R. No. 86. Myrill, who called the Union charge at Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864, was just sixteen years old then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Myrill
Edinburg Water Works Contract Put on Hold
G A Malone of Altoona Pa contracted for the Edinburg Shenandoah County water system but allegedly quit after drawing over 2500 dollars from the town. H Kneisley of Woodstock who oversaw the Strasburg project will finish the work. Notice of forfeiture served on the original contractor’s bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doah County
H. Kneisley
Woodstock
Strasburg
Orig
Sale of Railroad Stock Clarified by Winchester Officials
Mr James B Russell acting for Cumberland Valley Railroad explains a misapprehension about stock sold by the City of Winchester Frederick County and local individuals. He says the Harrisburg to Hagerstown line is the valuable main asset, while Winchester to Martinsburg stock is separate. the Pennsylvania Railroad company purchased the Harrisburg to Hagerstown stock, which carries large dividends and mortgage risk.
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James B. Russell
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Winchester
County of
Frederick
Mr. Russell
Martinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harrisburg
Fire Burns Haystack Near Dwelling House
Nineveh December 18 Mr John Madigan suffers heavy loss from a hayrick blaze near his dwelling. The fire spread unnoticed until well underway and there was no insurance. The neighborhood saw Christmas shoppers in Winchester on Saturday.
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Nineveh
John Madigan
King’s Daughters Fund Drive Updates and Local Appointments
The King’s Daughters are requested to send donations for the new almshouse to Mrs. George E. McCartney on North Kent Street. Mr. Joseph H. Savage has returned from Baltimore after several days away. Mr. Bird Fugitt has taken a position as wine clerk with Mr. George Mayhew at the Crystal Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realms House
George E. McCartney
North Kent
Middletown resident pursues sleuthing thief after buggy yard raid
Mr. F A Willey of Middletown chased a young man in a brown suit and slouch hat who robbed his buggy at the Winchester hitching yard. The thief escaped east on Water Street after a chase into Kent Street, stealing a shawl a bridle and other items. Police had no suspect by late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willey
Mr. Willey
Water Street
Mr. Wiley
Kent Street
Killarney and the Rhine Opens at Auditorium
The La Vere Toole theatrical company opened a three night engagement at the Auditorium with a ten twenty and thirty cent show. Miss La Vere and J K Toole lead in Killarney and the Rhine. Tonight and Wednesday night performances follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Vere-Toole Theatrical Company
Miss la Vere
J. K. Toole
Incandescents Burn As Usual After Plant Repair
Manager S L Hoover of the Electric Light plant announced the break causing a temporary loss of incandescent lighting has been repaired and lights will burn as usual. Merchants promise Christmas business remains steady. KERTZ S FURNITURE STORE advertises sale of Xmas stock at substantial discounts including pictures and gifts.
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S. L. Hoover
Electric Light Plant
Martinsburg Reporter Visits Martha Washington Scouring Compound
An elderly Martinsburg newspaper man, C. Fitznogle, from Martinsburg, Va., is in town representing the Martha Washington Scouring Compound. He is noted for his past work with the Berkeley Democrat. The report mentions Christmas ties and prices from 25 cents to $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg, Va. Va
Why a Local Firm Was Turned Down for Handley Library Contract
The Handley Fund trustees awarded the Handley Library erection to Mankin Construction Company of Richmond at a bid of 110600. Glaize and Brother, the local firm, submitted the lower bid but higher overall bids for three work grades made their offer uneconomical. The project, planned to take about two years, will use Indiana limemings instead of terra cotta and will involve a conference Friday with architects Barney and Chapman and the chosen builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankin Construction Company
Richmond
the Star
Glaize & Brother
Momber
Handley Board
Rea
Ie Handley Board
Glaize
Mankin
Tig
A. M. Baker
Mankin Company
Handley Library
Baker
Common Council
Indiana
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Institute
Friends of
Écény
Bywa
Ters
Waters
PSU Is
Rotherwood
Jeffries
Cheif
Charlestown
Eeernere 5
William Phillips
W. Va
Heart
Ashe
Phillips
Charles Stone
Jefferson Milling Company
H. M. White
Kernstown
Mr. White
the Sunday School of
the Presby
Terian Church
the Girls’ Friendly Society of
Preacher
Clearbrook
Stephenson
Mrs. Dr. Best
Charles Smithey
Balti
Miss Maude
Lage
Miss Larrick
Mrs. Jno. Williams
John.w. Nail
George H. My
EK. M. Houston
Mulligan Post
G. A. Ro
G. A. Malone
Altoona, Pa
Edinburg
Shenan
Inal
Russell
Har
Hagerstown
Baltimore & Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Stras
Gserstown
Berkeley
Mar
Tinsburg
Jacob Mc
Kay
Iola Baety
Canterbury
James Elkins
North Frederick
Nannie Meade
David Meade
Joseph H. Savage
Baltimore
Mr. Bird Fugitt
Sition
Mr George
Mayhew
Crystal Cafe
Frank Willey
Middletown
F. A. Willey
Resi
Chase
the Man
Market Street
Killarney and
the Rhine
Christ
Mas Business
Kurtz's Furniture Store
Kertz’s Furniture Store
DPD. C
Fitznogle
Martins
Ing
Pitsnogle
D. 8. Beichelberger
Berkeley Democrat
Kin Construction Company of
Handley Fund
Holmes Conrad
Handley Trustees
Son
Barney
Chapman
New York
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