No Arrests in Chapman Murder Reported
Slanesville West Virginia reports say no new developments in the Chapman murder case today. The coroner's inquest remains in session with adjournment taken temporarily and to resume next Saturday. Authorities have made no arrests, but a suspect is strongly eyed by Sheriff Johnson and deputies, with investigation hinging on circumstantial evidence and the inquest findings.
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Chapman Winks
Slanesville
Johnson
Lumber Mishap Injures Local Contractor Henry Deahl
Henry Deahl a prominent contractor and city figure was struck in the face by a falling piece of lumber at a house being built by G O Snapp opposite the Baltimore and Ohio station. He was unconscious for about an hour. He recovered at home and doctors report eye injury not permanent and his condition improved by evening and today.
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City Etl
G. 0. Snapp
Baltimore and Ohio
Deahi
Deahl
Shields Kilham Dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital
Everett Shields Kilham 19 son of Captain Joha T Kilham and Mrs Laura Kilham Maryland Heights died at 6 30 this morning after six weeks in a coma from a skull fracture suffered when he fell from a car near Virginia Ore Bank four miles from Harpers Ferry. He leaves parents two sisters Mrs Annie Reynolds and Mrs Bertha Hoffman and four brothers James D F Grant Roo and Eugene F Kilham all of Maryland Heights. Funeral plans not set but body to be taken to Maryland Heights for burial.
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Kilham
Wirginia
Harpers Ferry
Captain
Mrs. Kilham
Annie ®. Reynolds
Special Meeting On Kent Street Widening Encroachments
City council holds special meeting at 8 pm to decide grading and widening Kent Street from Pall Mall to Germain and removal of encroachments. City Solicitor Williams has worked to settle legal disputes with property owners to enable the improvement without litigation.
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Kent Street
Pall Mall
Germain
Williams
Death Has Taken Valuable Old Mare in County
Mr. Fred Cochran reports the death of a valued old mare named Old Belle at 26 years. She was daughter of Old Jenney who lived to 27 and bought from a Union soldier dating to the Civil War era. The two mares had been in the Cochran family for 40 years, representing a lineage of horses. Fresh mixed Cheon Tea offered at 60 cents per pound by Winchester Tea Co.
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Fred
Unio
Mr. Coch
Sock and Apron Social Planned by Braddock Street Ladies
The Braddock Street ladies will hold a sock and apron social on the lawn at the Sunday School House Friday evening. Refreshments available for a small cost. Local notes mention Hartison visiting the city on business.
Furious Fight With Jamaica Plains Bandits Ends
Boston police killed one bandit after an 8 hour siege in Jamaica Plains. Two suspects were captured, three others missing. Fifteen injured, including Mrs Delia Fallon, with three expected to die. A large crowd witnessed the cemetery battle at Forest Hill.
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Forest Hill Cemetery
Delia Fallon
Jamaica Plains
Miss Hobson to Wed Navy Officer in November
Miss Hobson of Norfolk will marry Midshipman Vapehn V Woodward of the United States Navy in November. She is the daughter of Mrs. George S. Hobson and a society figure known across the state with many friends in Winchester. The groom is a popular naval academy graduate.
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Vapehn V.woodward
United States Navy
Miss Hobson
Wif
George S. Hobson
Sleet
Naval Academy
Refreshment Sale at Presbyterian Church Friday
A refreshment sale will be held at the AL Winchester Inn on Friday July 24 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit the ladies’ auxiliary of the Presbyterian church.
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Legal Lights Attend State Bar Meeting in Hot Springs Va
Winchester and Clarke county lawyers plan to attend the Virginia Bar Association meeting at Hot Springs August 4 to 6. Major Holmes Conrad R H Byrd R T Barton H St G Tucker and Marshall McCormick will be present. Conrad will read a paper on The Old County Court Its Place in History. An address will be delivered by Hon William H Taft nominee for the Presidency. FP L Morton of New York visits Winchester and Miss Kate Hoskington of Middleburg is guest of the Misses Dean in Stephens City.
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Winchester
Clarke County
The
Virginia Bar Asso
Little Girl Dies From Consumption
Mary Ellen Louise Parsons aged 10, daughter of Harry and the late Mary Adelaide Parsons, died at 6 45 a m at 128 South Loudoun street after months of tuberculosis of the throat. She contracted pneumonia after being soaked in snow during play at school, leading to tuberculosis and death. Survived by her father and siblings Henry Leon and Virginia Brandon Parsons. funeral at 2 pm Saturday at the father’s home with Rev. Dr. J H Lacy officiating.
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Mary Adelaide Parsons
South Loudoun Street
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Father Seeks Runaway Boy From Woodstock Area
J C Stanton a farmer near Woodstock Virginia searches for his 16 year old son Charles who ran away with two white boys and a negro boy. Stanton and City Sergeant J W Taylor traced them to Winchester and Martinsburg and expect to return the boy to Winchester soon. Charles had about 16 dollars and was urged by companions to leave home. One boy returned early this morning saying he had enough of running away.
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Mr. Stanton
Sergeant Taylor
Martinsburg
Winchester
Councilman Gould Bids Controversy Over School Contract
The city law barring council members from city contracts affected John H. Snyder who held an $18 60 bid for heating plumbing and wiring at the John Kerk public school addition. The council formed a building commission to solicit bids and initially awarded to Snyder, with pressure to accept him. City Solicitor Williams advised that any contract with a council member is void and the issue may be reviewed at a special meeting.
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Whelll Man Council
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L. F. Gooper
G. G. Baker
W. Hi
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Ladies Aid Social at Mrs Goss Residence
The Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church will hold a social at the residence of Mrs. Robert Goss 407 St Kent St Pharsday on Friday and Saturday nights July 25 and 26. Refreshments available at final cost.
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Ladies’ Aid “Society of the Reformed Church
Robert Goss
St. Kent St
Weather Report for Virginia Tonight and Tomorrow
Weather report notes slight temperature changes for Virginia with minor variation. The piece mentions Miss Hattie Holgson and Mrs. Hammond Boyles at a Tulleyeís farm and is set around Winchester with limited readable details.
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Hattie-Holgson
Hammond Boyles
Tulleyeiés ‘Farm
Ladies Tourmembat At The New 2tink Rink Event
An upcoming event at the New Rink features a ladies tournament with three prizes and a crowning queen. The competition starts Friday night at 9 30 and continues with a Clock party on Saturday. The notice includes insurance details for wheat and hay against lightning and damage. Contact Hansbrough for more information in Winchester, Virginia.
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Hansbrough Es ‘Gaitter
Winchester
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