Relatives Seek Missing Son After Maryland Tragedy
Mrs. Lillian M Forrest and her husband were murdered at their Oakville home in St. Mary's County Maryland. Authorities hunt for their missing son Joseph B Morgan Forrest seen near Washington and possibly Baltimore after blood stained axe found at the house.
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St. Mary’s County
Lillian M. Forrest
Oakville
William Morgan
Bettie Morgan
Stephens City
Miss Morgan
Joseph B. Morgan Forrest
William P. Forrest
Forrest
De‘Aective * Mayer
Baltimore Force
Regrets That She Tried to End It
Mrs. David Willey of Middletown and Berryville attempted suicide during illness. She is reported out of danger, fully rational, and expressing deep regret. Dr Z L Weaver treats her as her throat wound heals and blood poisoning risk diminishes.
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The
Star
Middletownn
David Willey
J. D. Wiley
Middletown
Berryville
Z. L. Weaver
Weather report for Virginia
Partly cloudy tonight. Thursday unsettled with moderate temperatures across Virginia.
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Washington
Virginia
Window screens at John 3 Solenbereer & Co
Local ad notes best window screens available at John 3 Solenbereer and Company. The concise listing highlights product quality and availability in a compact retail notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Solenbereer & Co
Hampshire Southern Railroad project advances in West Virginia
A new Hampshire Southern Railroad 40 miles long will run from the Romney area to Petersburg via Moorefield connecting with the Pateears and Whio Romney branch. The Frank Blodgett Construction Co. of Wheeling will build it in about a year with $400,000 to $500,000 funded by Baltimore and Ohio support and New York Washington capital. Hardy and Grant counties approved bond issues totaling $90,000 local backing. John J. Cornwell and William S. Cornwell promote the venture alongside financiers M. E. Ailes and J. Hi Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Hampshire Southern Railroad
South Branch
Potomac
Pate Ears
Hansom Farm
Romney
Petersburg
Moorefield
Prank ‘Blodgett Construction Company
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio
Will Trappell
Timore and Ohio Railroad
Hardy County
W. Va
Grant County
New York
Washington
M. E. Ailes
The
Ridges National Bank
J. Hi Small
McEldowney
New York City National Bank
John J. Cornwell
Hampshire Review
William S. Cornwell
Fairmont
How the Henry Case Was Settled
It is understood from the office of the prosecuting attorney that the settlement with Mr. R. M. Henry includes four terms. Henry pays the fine and costs in the corporation court conviction, withdraws his appeal from the magistrate's court case and pays fine and costs, agrees to leave the small beer business in ten days and not to enter the liquor business again, and executes a $500 bond conditioned not to violate the liquor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Henrry
Henry
Cout
Mrs Isaac Brill Injured After Fall From Fence
Mrs Isaac Brill of Lafoliette ville broke her ankle when she fell from a fence Saturday evening. Dr Lee of Wardensville attended and provided medical aid as Mrs Grill suffers significant pain.
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Isaac Brill
Lafoliettesville
Lee
Wardensville
Grill
Real estate listing note on sixth page
Fragmentary notice from Shen Valley Realty indicates a special sale on page six. Readable text mentions property details but lacks full terms and contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shen
Valley Realty Ee Sa
Natural Gas Franchise Sought by Interstate National Gas
The Interstate National Gas Company seeks a franchise from Winchester Common Council at the June 1 meeting. R T Barton represents the company, which plans to run pipelines through West Virginia and into Maryland and nearby towns, including Romney Martinsburg and Berkeley counties.
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Common Council
Messie
Bie 3m & Boyd
Winchester
Thepany
R. T. Barton
Interstate National Gas Company
West Virginia
Charleston
Romney
Hampshire County
W. Va
Martinsburg
Bunker Hill
Berkeley
Jefferson Counties
Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Special Showing of Rare Oriental Rugs
Mr George Moradin presents a two day exhibit of real Oriental Rugs on Thursday and Friday. The event features a beautiful rug line and is timed as a limited two day display. Russell and Green promote the showing.
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George Moradin
Iptf
Russell & ‘Green
New Livery Offers Prompt Prompt Prompt
New livery service advertises prompt prompt prompt prompt prompt. Traveling men in need of quick service can call both phones on Fairfax lane for special terms and low prices.
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Sive Meeiwee
Fairfax Lane
Jefferson Hotel Changes Hands In Martinsburg And Charles Town
Mr. Robert Miller of Martinsburg West Virginia bought the Jefferson Hotel from Mrs Octavia L er f Winchester in a week old transfer. Mrs Jack who had run the Jefferson Hotel for about 15 months returned to Winchester and will devote attention to the Hotel Evans in Charles Town Virginia where she previously managed a well regarded property. The Jefferson Hotel owned by Arthur Davenport of Charles Town now shows improved patronage since Mrs Jack’s management and the Evans Hotel is noted for its reading hotel status in the Valley of Virginia.
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Robert Miller
Martinsburg
W.va
Octavia
Ler F Winchester
Jeffern
Charles ‘Own
W. Va
Jack
Jefferson Hotel
Hestelery
Miller
Arthur Davenport
Charles Town
Winchester
Charites
Evans
Reading
Valley
Virginia
Evens
Wihom Beyem
James. A. Burgess
City Council President Buys New Maxwell Touring Car
William H H Baker, president of the city council, purchased a handsome Maxwell touring car of this year’s model. The car arrived recently and is admired. It was bought through local agents Barr and Huntsberry for Maxwell cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HH. Baker
Maxwell
Messrs. Barr and Huntsberry
Kremer Man From Chicago Arrives For Ill Mother
Mr. Fred Kremer of Chicago arrived in the city last night after being summoned due to the illness of his mother Mrs. Mone Luther Kremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kremer
Chicago
Mone
Luther Kremer
Cornerstone to be laid for Opequon School building
Middletown Virginia May 19 cornerstone ceremonies planned for the Opequon Agricultural and High School building authorized by the Virginia Legislature. Marsh Run No 147 and other IOOF lodges will lead a parade with Daughters of Rebekah and Cantons in uniform. Dr Ita Weaver named chief marshal. aides include A R Middleton E R Sperry and Stanley Pifer. The event starts at 1 30 oclock in the afternoon.
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Middlestown
Opequon
Daughters of
Rebekah
Ita Weaver
Messrs. A. Rr, Middleton
E. R. Sperry
Stanley Pifer
Bank That Helps The People Promotes Travelers Checks
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank advertises its Travelers Checks in five years of issue. Checks are payable without identification at any bank hotel or business place worldwide without discount. Call for information and advice.
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Ntional Bank
China
Italy
Ipit
Double Show at Casino Tonight Promises Film Mix
An evening bill offers a two feature program including a Christian film Jerusalem or David and Goliath, 2000 feet of film, plus a special request Gans-Nelson fight. Admission is 4 cents for a one hour show at the Col.dest place in town.
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Jerusalem
David and Goliath
Gans-Nelson
Ipts
New Créee Gopps Bia and Hien page
Henry Bactjer Co. introduces New Créee line on page featuring fashion notes and local business update with brand details and upcoming events. The item highlights product name Créee and mentions community reception and retailers in the area.
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New Créee -Gopps Bia
Hien
Henry ‘Bactjer & Co
William H. Smith Winchester Business Leader Dies
William H. Smith a prominent Winchester businessman and active advocate for public schools died at his residence on P Street at 8 o clock after a prolonged illness from Brights disease. Born in Shenandoah County Jackson, he had faced renewed health declines after recent injuries and a hoped recovery trip to North Carolina. He had long served the community and supported educational advancement.
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William H. Smith
Winchester
P Street
Bright
Smith
North Carolina
Washington
Shenandoah
Mr. Smith
Jackson
Wau
Rogers Oil Magnate Henry H Rogers Dies After Apoplexy
NEW YORK May 19 Henry Hf Rogers noted oil magnate and railway builder was stricken at his home and died shortly after. He had strong faith in the South's commercial future. PETERSBURG Va May something Taft attended dedication at Fort Mahone for Pennsylvania soldiers amid a large crowd.
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The
Star
New York
Henry Hf. Rogers
Rogers
South
Phetprsburg
Taft
Petersburg
Pennsylvania
Fort Mahone, Lyne
Seats Going Fast For Minstrel Show
The baseball minstrels are set for Friday night May 21 with strong local talent. Cast members push efforts to ensure a top entertainment and seats are selling quickly. A $5,000 electric garden for the first part promises a novelty unseen in Winchester. Rehearsals occur tonight and tomorrow at the Auditorium stage. Proceeds will benefit the Winchester baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Garden
Winchester
Lost pin with gold setting near Amherst and Washington Sts
Missing pin described as oval gold with a topaz and diamonds, found between Amherst and Washington Streets. Reward offered for return to the Star office. Inscription on back.
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Amherst
Washington Sts
Beck
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William Forrest
Joe” Forrest
Jim’’ Taylor
Jones Wharf
Yellow
Charlie
Holly
St. Mary’s
Charles Counties
Weather Report
NEW Railroad
Valley of South Branch
Natural Gas CO
Big West Virginia Corporation
Council
Hotel
Mr. Baker
Fiets Fine Maxwell Car
Odd Fellows
Foundation of Middletown College
Casino
Handrey ‘Library
Winehester’s
Eal
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