Two Murder Trials Set in Frederick County Court
Two murder cases go to trial in Frederick County Circuit Court before Judge Thomas W. Harrison this month. Otho Nathaniel Hillyard faces trial June 17 for the Rit ter killing, while John Curry is scheduled for June 20 in the Sophie Taper death case. Prosecutor John M. Steck leads the commonwealth with Richard E. Byrd for the defense. a 24 juror panel has been drawn. Thomas F. Sager, released on bail, also faces eight indictments for unlawful selling and a concurrent federal case in Parkersburg, with bail in both courts.
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Thomas F. Sager
Parkersburg
W. Va
Frederick County
Thomas W. Harrison
Otho Nathaniel Hillyard
Winchester
Isaac B. Ritter
A Reply to Sen Tavenner's Statement
A reply to Sen Tavenner's statement appears in this paper, signed by the author, following prior anonymous notices purportedly issued by him and discussed in Shenandoah papers. The card claims to set the record straight and challenges the senator's attribution.
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Sen. Tavenner
William Peacemaker Drowns in River
Relatives and friends in the west recount the drowning of William Peacemaker in the river. The incident prompted search efforts and placed emphasis on river safety. Further details were unavailable.
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Peacemaker
Frederick County Voter Letters Spar Over Rotation Rule
A veteran Frederick County political contest centers on rotation rules for the state senate and Sen. Tavenner. The author cites Shenandoah County resolutions supporting alternation and questions Tavenner’s consistency while reviewing voting records on pure elections and other measures.
Tavenner Denies Support for Revenue Commissioners
A political notice from Frank S. Tavenner asserts he opposed the commissioners of revenue bill and did not vote to take the bill out of order. He quotes Senate Journal entries and vows to repeal the law if reelected, urging scrutiny of Senator Joe Bauserman and forecasting further questions before the primary.
Negro Robber Pinned In Window In Stephens City
At midnight last Friday a Black Diamond named Herbert Turner was found half in a window at Charles F Venable’s residence and held by the window frame. Venable released him and a warrant was issued, but Turner disappeared. The story also notes church meetings, a burial, and local property transactions amid reports of heavy rains making roads nearly impassable.
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Mr. Venable
Stephens City
Honeymoon Trip From Winchester to Europe
Mr. Peter Vredenburgh and his bride Miss Virginia Cabell Baker honeymoon at the Vredenburgh home in Freehold New Jersey before returning to Winchester to sail for Europe and tour the continent by automobile.
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Peter Vredenburgh
Fair Bride
Virginia Cabell Baker
Vredenburgh Country Home
Europe
Trains Halt Five Minutes for Davis Monument Unveiling
In tribute to Jefferson Davis all trains stopped yesterday afternoon for five minutes during the monument unveiling. The pause was observed by most railroads in the South as a mark of respect to the Confederacy’s president.
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Jefferson Davis
First Baseball Game Tomorrow at Reservoir Park
The season opens tomorrow afternoon at Reservoir Park with Winchester facing Walbrook Athletic Club of Baltimore. Walbrook stays in Winchester June Sixth for two more games. Local players listed include Woodward Shiner Baker Lawrence Brown McDonald Curly Brown and Feiser. Gallagher of Washington arrives Friday. Luhn comes Monday. Big Cy McDonald is warmly greeted by fans.
James Owens Dies in Berryville at 52
A Berryville Virginia plasterer James Owens died at his home Sunday night aged 52. He leaves a widow and two children Hugh and Nannie Owens. Funeral held at 10 this morning with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Rev J Harry Smith officiated.
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James Owens
Berryville
Nannie Owens
Green Hill Cemetery
Lost Valuable Mare from Hackwood Farms
Mr H P Boyce of Hackwood reports a fine Percheron mare lost Monday morning due to acute indigestion. He notes a recently injured colt cut by barb wire days earlier.
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H. P. Boyce
Hackwood
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