Life for Life in Les tonville Murder Mystery
Edward Leigh, assistant cashier at Lestonville Union Bank, is slain with a pistol in the library. Violet Leigh, his daughter, and Mrs. Leigh are central figures as inquest reveals possible motive linked to Violet and wife’s morphine issues. Footprints near the window and missing violets complicate the case. verdict finds death by unknown hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestonville
Edward Leigh
Gerard Keith
Lestonville Union Bank
Violet Leigh
Mrs. Leigh
Tom Murphy
Mary
Violet
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure And Reward
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises $100 reward for proof and urges sending testimonials to F J and Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toledo, O
Cant Hall
Pat Will Play in Carlisle Signings and Travel Plans
Pat Rollins veteran catcher formerly with the Winchester team has signed to play with Carlisle next season. Mior E. Byrd will depart for Washington D C this evening on a legal bid then proceed to Mt Jackson Virginia returning home on Christmas day.
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Pat
Carlisle
Pat Rollins
Winchester
Washington
Mior E. Byrd
Tate
Winter Preparations Amid Snow and Rain at Lake View
December 22 at Lake View reports snow and rain melting ice hindering ice houses. Farmers finish corn harvest and meat processing for Christmas. Farmers hope for free mail delivery from Uncle Sam to ease winter. Speut spring mills run by J B Smith ready to restart after weeks of repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Speut Spring Mills
J. B. Smith
Christmas Entertainment Planned at Payne's Chapel Sunday School
Ridgeway December 22 Christmas program at Payne's Chapel Sunday School set for Tuesday evening December 29 at 7 30 featuring music recitations and gift distribution. The interior will be decorated with holly and evergreens.
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Payne’s Chapel
Started to Stop The Buzz Saw
Special dispatch reports Russell Rinker in Reliance Virginia driven by rage tried to seize a runaway buzz saw. A wood sliver struck his blind eye and a hand wound, the engineer stopped the machine just as Rinker lunged at the saw. Rinker is noted for a prior injury when powder exploded tearing out his eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Reliance
Russell Rinker
Rinker
Christmas at Market Street Church Holiday Service
Christmas night services at Market Street Methodist Church begin at eight. An elaborate program features a full orchestra directed by Prof J Madison Spurr and singing led by Mr Geo H Eagle. Admission is free and Pastor C T Weede invites the public to attend.
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Market Street Methodist Church
J. Madison Spurr
Geo. H. Eagle
C. T. Weede
Hagerstown Fair Board Treasurers Report Highlights Profit
The treasurer’s report shows net profits of 7500 dollars, far surpassing prior records. Total receipts amount to about 29000 dollars, the largest in the fair’s history, with expenses similar to previous years. A Sam ple Overcoat is offered at Barr's Sample Store in Hagerstown.
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Barr’s
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Fair Board
Afternoon Tea Honors Mrs Trapnell and Mrs Cornwell
Mrs H Douglas Fuller hosted an afternoon tea Saturday at her Washington Street home in honor of Mrs William Trapnell and Mrs W W Cornwell of Romney West Virginia who is visiting Mrs Trapnell. Holly decor and a lunch were served. Dr A Holmes Berry remains at home on North Washington with a severe cold. pneumonia was feared yesterday but did not develop.
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H. Douglas Fuller
Washington Street
William Trapnell
W. W. Cornwell
Romney
W. Va
A. Holmes Berry
North Washington Street
Christmas Activities In Berryville Church Happenings
The Sunday School of the Methodist Episcopal Church South plans a 6:30 Christmas evening program. A Christmas service is set for 11:00 Tuesday morning. An Epworth League will form at Marvin's Chapel tonight with Rev Berryman Green and the presiding elder. The Junior Epworth League will host a gathering at the parsonage this week. Prof Mc Gray of Kentucky to give a musicale on Monday night December 28. A Woodmen of the World camp to be organized in Berryville in a few days with 20 charter members.
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Methodist. Episcopal Church South
Epworth League
Marvin’s Chapel
Berryman Green
Prezent
Berryville
Prof. McGray
Kentucky
The
Woodmen of the World
Ill at home Dr William Love improving. expects to be out tomorrow
The article notes Dr William B Love ill at his west Water street home with the grip but much improved and planning to return to work tomorrow. It mentions friends and several residents traveling or visiting for the holidays and urges new subscribers for The Star and Tar Star.
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William 8. Love
West Water Street
Love
Tar Star
John N. Ware
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Culpeper County
Robbery Suspected in Gainesboro Chickens Missing
December 22 report says Mr. James R. Darlington had several fine chickens stolen. Locals suspect Dr. John B. Pine of Lebanon Church and wife, with Miss Jordan, spent time at M. C. Pine. Weekend notes mention Sunday School plans and local residents returning home for holidays. Mrs Braithwaite, about 65, broke her arm last Thursday.
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James R. Darlington
John
Pine
Lebanon
Jordan
M. C. Pine
Gainesboro
Frank Neel
Front Royal
Jennie Flowers
Braithwaite
Wedding of Mrs Morris to Mr Latrobe in Clarke County
The wedding of Mrs Minna Allen Morris daughter of Captain Owen Allen Clarke County and sister of Dr Louis Allen Baltimore to Mr Lawrence Riggs Latrobe will take place tomorrow December 23 at Westwood Clarke County Virginia. People from Winchester will attend the marriage.
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Minna Allen Morris
Owen Allen
Clarke County
Louis Allen
Baltamore
Ad, Allen
Charlestown
Lawrence Riggs Latrobe
Bride and Groom Visit Winchester During Christmas Holidays
Mr and Mrs Albert K Weaver of Richmond Virginia visit Winchester to spend Christmas with Mrs Faulkner on North Kent Street. Mrs Weaver is known as Miss Brownie Faulkner in this city. Their recent wedding came as a surprise to friends.
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Albert K. Weaver
Richmond
Winchester
Scott's Emulsion Helps Children Grow Stronger
The ad proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing aid for pale and wasting children, claiming it quickly improves appearance with rosy cheeks and bright eyes. It emphasizes rapid results and suitability for growing kids.
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Scott
Nicholson Returns to Washington From Winchester
May Nicholson of Washington DC returned home this morning after spending several months in Winchester.
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Aise
May Nicholson
Washington, D. C
Winchester
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Miss Violet
Ridgeway
Virginia
Market Street Church
Barney & Berry
Peck & Snyder
Twans
Horsey & Atwell Men
Dr. Berry
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shen
Valley National Bank
PROM
Perryville
Evanine Stan
Church Street
E. Bruce Capper
West Water Streetweler and Optician
Dr. Love
M. H. Reardon
White Pent
Mr. Coleman R. Robinson
Louisville
Episcopal Female Institute
Annie Luttrell
Ira C. Capper
Frances Page
Staunton
Toxtra
Firaaikk Hiarakkki RA
Holiday
IOCO
D. F. Hinkins
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Cor
Main and Water Streets
Gearantes
United States
Nat. Bank
J. W. Henshall
Rouss Ave
Advan
Blythe and Galloway
North Main Street
Court House
Miller Supply CO
W. BE. Neek
W. E. Barr
H. W. Clowe
Wilf
Barny & Berry
AND
Horsey & Atwoll
Ille
Tom Simmons
Winston Hall
Charlestown d
Flora Tilford
Mies Milton
Taiz Stan
Immedi
Holly
Taylor Bonne
South Braddock St
Wurnpike Co
Grimes
M. Jonn
W. McKown
Lear
Herbert
Larrick
Poe
Knight
Sea of Reyes
Parte
Sallie
Jone Boyder
Monticello
Paul Jones
Welly’s
Old Henry
Henry Brothers
Sue'rs
R. M. Henry
N.M
Union Ou Bax
Peins Legal
Capon Bridge
M. E
Sanday Behool
J. P. Ramsburg
Eagle’s Meat Market
South Main Street
Tel Sram
Col‘amn
CITY
Lanniox
Christ- Cody
Wallet
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