A Life for a Life Christmas Dying Man Confesses
A dying tramp in Hart's Hotel reveals to Betram Austin a murder confession. He claims Gerard Keith killed Edward Leigh, not Mrs Leigh, after witnessing Leigh’s bank fraud and a confrontation with Keith. The confession traces back to Lestonville and ends with Leigh’s daughter Violet about to marry Keith on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betram Austin
Hart’s Hotel
Betram
Edward Leigh
Lestonville
Mr. Leigh
Gerard Keith
Violet
Bertram Austin
Osburn Improves After Illness. Col. Lewis Visits Charlestown
Mr. Richard Osburn was confined at home with illness for weeks but is now out and greatly improved. Colonel Robert Lewis was in Char lestown today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Osburn
Robert Lewis
Charlestown
Thomas Cover, Jr
Southwest
Virginia
Oil for the Body and Scott's Emulsion Promotion
An advertisement asserts the body is like an engine needing care and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the best nourishment for those not well. It claims the product feeds strengthens those who are wasting, with a free sample offered upon request to Scott & Bowne in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Fatally Injured After Toll House Shootout
In a December incident near the toll-house Hepner and Scothern fired at each other from about sixty feet. Hepner hid inside the toll-house as Scothern reloaded and advanced. Hepner escaped, Scothern fell, and Hepner fled home. Doctors reported Hepner critically injured later the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepner
Scothern
Frye
Grafton Hall Burned Near Upperville in Fire Tragedy
A telegram reports Grafton Hall the home of Col. R H Dulaney two miles from Upperville was destroyed by fire late Tuesday night after an oil tank exploded. Loss estimated at 60 000 with partial insurance. Capt E H Diffenderfer of Winchester had built the hall and many local artisans were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
R H. Dulaney
Grafton Hall
Winchester
Upperville
E. H. Diffenderfer
Man Arrested After False Clothing Exchange in Mount Jackson
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star from Mount Jackson Virginia December 24. A man identified as Tucker was arrested after attempting to exchange a suit he did not purchase for a larger one claiming he bought it from a clerk. Witnesses testified no sale occurred. Tucker was jailed for 30 days and fined $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Jackson
Mount Jackson
Smoots
Tucker
Moore
Aged Native Dies in Clarke County
Mr. George William Diffenderfer, a longtime Clarke county resident and charter member of the Sarah Zane Fire Company, died yesterday in Berryville at age 85. He leaves five children Lizzie Diffenderfer, Mrs. C. H. Boxwell, George, James and Benjamin Diffenderfer of Clarke county. Funeral will be held Friday.
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George William Diffenderfer
Clarke County
Winchester
Berryville
Diffenderfer
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Lizzie Diffenderfer
C. H. Boxwell
George, James
Benjamin Diffenderfer
Popular Couple Will Wed Soon in Clarke County
A dispatch from Boyce Clarke county announces the engagement of Miss Estelle Ginn and Mr Tredwell Gibson of Clarke. The wedding will be held at the bride’s home on Thursday December 31. Both families are prominent in Clarke county and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz Star
Boyce
Clarke County
Estelle Ginn
Tredwell Gibson
Miss Ginn
James Ginn
Clarke
Gibson
John M. Gibson
Christmas Services at Christ Episcopal Church
Christmas programs and services planned at Christ Episcopal Church with a five o clock chapel service on West Water Street and a large Christmas tree for Sunday School children. Santa is expected to attend. The main church service and sermon occur tomorrow at 11 o'clock led by Rector Rev Nelson P Dime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
West Water Street
Santa Claus
Nelson P. Dime
Friendship Band Plans Court House Concert
If weather cooperates the Friendship Band will perform tomorrow morning in front of the Court House on Main Street at 11 o'clock. The program features the newest selections with music directed by William Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Band
Court House
Main Street
William Dorsey
Hutchinson Admits Spared Handed and Expected to Be
Hutchinson told Game Warden and Policeman E L McIntosh that he had been spared, handed, and expected to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
E. L. McIntosh
Beautiful Handkerchief Silk Mufflers at Wholesale
A line of sample handkerchiefs and silk mufflers offered wholesale shows stock for bulk buyers. Display includes decorative patterns and fabrics suitable for merchants seeking affordable accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Barr
North Main Street
W. E. Barr
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Wilmington
Delaware
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Baltimore
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Basic City, Va
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Wheeling
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J. P. Haddox, Mwf
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Hotel
Evans
M. Page Andrews
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Shepherdstown
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Horsey & Atwell
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Valley National Bank
Ayers
FEF
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Weat Water & Street
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D. K. Hinkins
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Taz Srir
S. H. Hable
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Main and Water Streets
United States
Nat, Bank
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Pought
J. W. Henshall
Rouse Ave
Advan
Posite Court House
Miller Supply CO
H. W. Clowe
Monticello
Paul Jones
Welly’s
Henry
Henry Brothers
R. M. Henry T
Barny & Berry
Horsey. & Atwell
the Court
Mick Ten Dee
Ema Holt
Fagle’s Meat Market
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