Offenders Sought After Maryland Double Murder
Miss Bettie Morgan of Stephens City attends the scene as officers search ten square miles southwest of the Patuxent River for Joseph M. Forrest, accused of the murder of a woman sister to William and Bettie Morgan. A bloody ax lay near a cavalry saber, and detectives fear Forrest has escaped from St. Marys County, with rumors of him seen near Gravely Knoll and no county action yet to pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Forrest
William Plowden Forrest
Oakville
Patuxent River
William
Bettie Morgan
Stephens City
John H. Mayer
Baltimore
Sherif Henry
Dent
Worrest
St. Mary's County
Robert C. Coombs
Young Forrest
Mayer
Gravely Knoll
St. Mary’s County
Stephene City
J O. King
Flora E. Forrest
Dr. King
Femi
Joseph Rink
Reel teams fail to land prizes in Maryland reel race
The Friendship and Union reel teams from Hagerstown failed to win the top prizes in a Maryland reel race held in connection with a Fraternal Order event. Union was penalized for improper connection, official time 42 1 20 seconds. Antietam and Western Enterprise tied for first, Antietams winning in 38 25 seconds and Western Enterprise taking $50. Local teams returned last night with results listing No 4 No 3 No 4 No 5 No 6 No 7 entries and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship and Union
Hagerstown
S of Maryland
Antietam
Western Enterprise Companies
Antietams
Western Enterprise
Satana No. 4
Re Company
Winchester
Chambersburg
Union Fire Company
Shenandoah Fire Company
Shenandoah
Insurance Firm Must Pay McCue Life Claim
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals refused rehearing for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in the McCue case. Heirs of former Charlottesville mayor J Samuel McCue had sued to collect a $20,000 death benefit, and the final decree compels payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
J. Samuel McCue
Charlottesville
McCue
Captain Forrest Remembered In Confederate Service Tale
The article notes Captain Forrest served with distinction in the Confederate army. It mentions Joseph Forrest was named after his uncle Captain Forrest. There is talk of burning the house where the murder occurred, described as barely better than a barn, with a high likelihood it will be set ablaze and destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Joseph Forrest
Captain Forrest
Window screens offered by Jobus S Solenberger Co
Jobus S. Solenberger & Co. displays top window screens at their 1ptt location offering durable shelves and fittings. Local shoppers are invited to compare styles and prices while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobus S. Solenberger & Co
Cornerstone of New College Laid in Middletown Va
In Middletown Virginia on May 20 a large crowd gathered as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows laid the cornerstone of the new Seventh Congressional District Agricultural and High School building. Despite threatening weather hundreds arrived from Shenandoah Valley areas by car and carriage to witness the event marking the start of the state funded agricultural college project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Congressional District Agricultural and High School
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
ie phot _whoe
Small Boys Suffer Illness After Eating Rat Poison
While moving to a new house near Romney West Virginia, two boys aged five and seven reportedly ate some Rough on Rats. They became seriously ill but a physician treated them after hours of labor and they are now out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asaffott
Romney
W. Va
Memorial Day at Old Chapel Services May 29
Annual memorial services at Old Chapel Clarke county will be held Saturday afternoon May 29 beginning promptly at 4 o clock. A large gathering is expected as attendees honor the dead by strew flowers on graves at this historic church event.
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Old Chapel
Clarke County
Sleeping Child Attacked by Rat in Middletown Home
Mina Dunlap seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Dunlap Middletown was awakened by a rat that attacked her in bed biting her left cheek twice. The rat fled across the bed and disappeared into a floor hole. Blood covered the creature as it escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Dunlap
Clarence Dunlap
Middletown
Nicks
Evans Considered for Virginia Bishop Coadjutor
A laity backed move favors Rev William E Evans rector of the Church of the Advent Birmingham Alabama for bishop coadjutor of the Virginia diocese at the Leesburg council meeting next week. His prior long tenure at Monumental Church Richmond made him widely known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Evans
Church
Birmingham
Evans
South
Rockland Athletes Defeat Shenandoah College 9 to 6
In White Post Virginia on Monday the Mockland Athletics Club edged Shenandoah College 9 to 6. Rockland's Bray catcher and Stickley pitcher starred against Frye and Frye of Shenandoah. Umpires Gordot and Stine. Time of game 1.55.
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Laws
Mockland
Shenandoah College
White Post
Rockland
Bray
Stickley
Frye
Gordot
Stine
Tracks Laid To The Ice Plant On Cumberland Valley RR
The Cumberland Valley Railroad has completed laying tracks to the ice plant of Mr. C. L. Robinson. The new rails connect with the ice plant, greatly improving shipping facilities and proximity to Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
C. L. Robinson
Market Stitvet
Cumberland Valley
Pine Top Hunt Club Horse Show At Vaucluse This Week
The annual Pine Top Hunt Club horse show will be held near Vaucluse in this county on Saturday. A large crowd is expected as many horses have been entered in the classes and handsome prizes will be awarded to winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Top Hunt Club
Vaucluse
Anna Held Plans Retirement After Next Season
New York star Anna Held, aboard the Kronprinzess in Cecilie, indicates she will retire from the stage after next season. She has earned about 1 million dollars from career and investments and plans to settle in New York, advising young women against pursuing a stage career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Anna Held
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Eite
Meade Will Case Set for Clarke County Court
The Meade will contest rises at the Clarke County Circuit Court May term in Berryville beginning May 24. The case pits the Meade heirs against Hubert Snowden and others over Capt David Meade, who died childless, and involves three alleged wills challenged for validity. J. M. Bere Topeka of the Atchison Santa Fe Railway is among those connected to the matter.
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Clarke County
Berryville
Meade
J. M. Bere
Topeka
Kansas
Atchison, & Peka and
Santa Fe Railway
David Meade
Hubert Snowden
Harrison
Marshall McCormick
A. Moore, Jr
Snowden
Winchester Bank Ad Promotes Savings and Harvests
An ad from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester extols 3 percent interest on savings and the popularity of monthly seedings and two harvests per person. It argues keeping money at home risks fire or theft and credits the bank with aiding local people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National ‘Bank
Winchester
Farmer Killed By A Locomotive Near Lexington Va
William Bowers, a prominent farmer from Lake five miles north of Lexington Virginia, was struck and killed at a railroad crossing yesterday morning as he crossed with two horses. A light engine followed the first train and killed the two horses and Mr Bowers instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Bowers
Lake
Lexington
Special Showing of Rare Oriental Rugs
Mr. George Moradin presents a two day exhibit featuring a line of real Oriental Rugs at Russell & Green. The show runs Thursday and Friday this week and promises a rare collection for rug enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moradin
Russell & Green
Missing Jewel Echoes Reward Offer near Amherst and Washington
A gold breastpin with topaz and diamonds, inscribed on the back, is described as found between Amherst and Washington Streets. A liberal reward is offered by the Star office for its return. The note mentions “ipttf” and indicates inscription on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Washington Sts
Special Real Estate Sale Notice on Sixth Page
Shen Valley Realty Co announces a special sale of property listed on the sixth page. Details include location, timing, and terms as printed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shen. Valley Realty Co
Ae Ip
Virginia visitors praise Valley trip and Virginia people
An eyewitness account recalls a 6 o'clock afternoon arrival in Staunton and a Winchester Inn stay before traveling toward Waton, with Speaker Cannon expressing regret over Henry H. Rogers’s death in New York. The speech praised Virginians, the Valley turnpike, and local farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
Staunton
Nthe
Winchester Inn
Waton
Cannon
Henry H. Rogers
New York
Rogers
Valley
Joé
John Reiddolph
Gannon
Dixie roving pié show to close early tomorrow
The Dixie roving pie show will close at 8 15 o clock tomorrow due to baseball night stress. Patrons are urged to attend and support local entertainment.
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Dixie
Rev Julian Broaddus to Preach at Salem Church May 23
At Salem Church the Rev Julian Broaddus of Bertyeville will preach next Sunday afternoon May 23 at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Julian Broaddus
Bertye ‘Ville
Missy Sherrard Hosts Worthington Family Visit
Mrs Worthington formerly Miss Margaret Danie, daughter of Rev and Mrs Nelson P Danie, travels with her husband and young daughter Mary Colemin Worthington to Missy Sherrard's in Washington DC for a week long stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ¢. Wothington
Washington, D. C
Mary ‘Colemin Worthington
Mixes Sherrard’s
Amherst
Worthington
Margaret Danie, Dangster
Nelson FP. Danie
Walter Hook Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Walter Hook son of Mr R Hook underwent an appendicitis operation at the Wireless Chester Memorial Hospital yesterday. His doctors report a satisfactory condition and expect a discharge within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hook
R. 3. Hook
Chester Mémorial’ ‘Hospital
Yestersday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jos. M. Forrest
McCue Insurance
NEW College
Odd Fellows
The
Kat
Pine ‘Top
Washington
Missy Sherrard
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