Wild Man terrorizes Frederick County as posse hunts
A crazed African American man named Lewis Roy, described as homicidal, roamed Frederick County causing fear for hours. Mounted posses armed with rifles searched the area, chasing reports across towns before Roy was captured and jailed in Winchester after a dramatic pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
Oial
Lewis Roy
Forney
Stephens City
J. A. Parker
George E. Armel
Cyrus Lewis
Arme
Rosser Lavender
Miss Alice Fuller White to Name Revenue Cutter No 10
Miss White of Chambersburg Pa a niece of Mrs Charles Fuller Winchester will name United States Avenue Cutter No 10 to be launched at Spedden yards Baltimore at noon Saturday. She will travel to Baltimore for the honor. The cutter’s name not announced but Conococheague hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Fuller White
H. C. White
Chambersburg
Charles Fuller
Winchester
Mahon
Poor Amateur Peck's Bad Boy Show Delights Large Auditorium Crowd
A large audience endured a two hour amateur performance of Peck's Bad Boy at The Auditorium. German comedian Schultz and local Winchester talent tried to salvage the effort amid jeers. Manager Hable credited for handling the production. next week A Wise Woman is slated for the same stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Schultz
Temple of Drama
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Hable
Unfortunate Young Man Granted Rehearing and Release
Arthur B. Geyer a young cigar-maker sentenced to thirty days for a misdeed has been granted a rehearing and released on his own recognizance for trial. The case cites extenuating circumstances exonerating him from criminal intent and suggests no further action will be taken. Sidney B. Sale of near Capon Springs, West Virginia, is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Geyer
Painter J Mad Spurr Injured in Fall From Ladder
Mr. J Mad Spurr, a painter and paper hanger, fell from a ladder while removing a blind at Dr. G Kenton Heist's north Main Street residence. He suffered a severe scalp wound and facial contusions, was unconscious for a time, and transported home after medical staff treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mad Spurr
Spurr
G. Kenton
North Main Street
John McIntosh
W. P. McGuire
W. A. Bell
Mr. Spurr
Dr. Heist
South Market Street
Gypsies Trapped Trespassing Near City Water Source
A group of Gypsies encamped near Rouss Spring south of town was found trespassing on municipal property. They had been allowing horses to graze on the grass and corral them at night. After a horse fell into a stream while being moved, authorities ordered the camp moved and the Gypsies paid $5 to recover the horse.
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Rouss Spring
Carlisle Indians to Play Ball at Shenandoah Fair
The Carlisle Indian School football team from Carlisle Pa will play the Shenandoah Valley Academy team at the Shenandoah Valley Fair Grounds in the coming fair week. Captain Edmund Terrill of the V. A. S. received word from the Indian School’s Physical Director confirming the appearance and a game scheduled for an October 22 matinee drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsle
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Edmund Terrill
Fair Grounds
GJ A R Comrades Visit Winchester Excursion Train Arrives Late
Grand Army of the Republic members touring Winchester and the Valley with an official excursion led by Col Williams of Washington and Capt Thomas H Savage. Fifty veterans and relatives rode the regular 11 44 Baltimore and Ohio train delayed on arrival, then toured battlefields.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Winchester
Col. Williams
D. C
Thomas H. Savage
Baltimore & Ohio
Cedar Creek
Savage
Miss McDonald Weds in Penna At Lancaster
Miss Bessie Melvina McDonald of Winchester married John Atlee Burns of Lancaster in St James Chapel Lancaster Pa last night at 8 pm. The bride daughter of James H McDonald and sister of William N and Abner McDonald. Father attended with many friends sending best wishes.
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Lancaster
Bessie Melvina McDonald
Winchester
John Atlee. Burns
St. James’ Chapel
Lime and Locust Streets
James H. McDonald
William N. McDonald
Abner McDonald
Grace Lutheran sermon delights Hagerstown Grace Church
Rev G F Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church delivered an excellent midweek sermon at Grace Lutheran Church in Hagerstown Maryland. Parishioners praised the discourse for its depth and scholarly thought by a noted pulpit orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Bowers
Hagerstown
Grace Lutheran
Bowers
Grace
Deer shipments to Pennsylvania from local breeder
Yesterday afternoon two young does were received at the Adams Express office in the city. They were consigned to Mr. E. V. Ibcock of the Babcock Lumber Company in Wencber Pa. The animals were shipped by a gentleman near Wardenaville who raises and sells them to sapients and other buyers.
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Adams Express
A. City
E. V. Ibcock
Babcock Lumber Company
Wencber
R.i.ing
Wardenaville
Romance Behind County Marriage Reveals Surprise Wedding
News spreads of Rev. R. L. Bustler of Monterey Virginia marrying Miss Lillian Zepp of Star Tannery. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s father Frank Zapp’s home last Thursday during the minister’s brief vacation. Parishioners express happiness. couple yet to reach Monterey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Butsler
Monterey
Lillian Zepp
Star Tatinery
Frank Zapp
Mr. Kutsler
Richmond Dispatch
R. Li. Bustler
Star Tannery
Winchester
Eustler
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
H A. Murrill
Baltimore
Professor Homer Rejoins Friendship Band as Tutor
Prof. Homer will teach the Friendship Band tonight at 8 oclock for rehearsal. Under his tutorship the group aims for rapid progress and plans a concert in the latter part of November with all members required to attend.
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Friendship Band
Harry Homer
Homer
Funeral of Mrs Willis Tomorrow
The funeral of Mrs Lavania Willis who died yesterday after a brief illness will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock. The body will lie in state at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South where she was a devoted member. Rev Charles D Bulla will conduct services and interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavania Willis
Braddock Street
Ward Two Registration Nears Two Hundred Mark
The Board of Registrars of the second ward admitted 181 names to the registration books. Seven applied last night. With three more registration nights remaining the ward is on track to enroll a substantial voter representation.
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Board of Registrars
Miss Li D Boyd Departs for New York
Miss Li D Boyd left this morning for New York, according to a brief society note. She was seen at the station with a small party and a light luggage load.
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Li. D. Boyd
New York
Shawnee District Registration Ends in County Precincts
Registration in Shawnee District closed with 256 voters, including 5 colored applicants of which 3 were accepted. White voters predominated as Republicans registered a higher share than Democrats, with total turnout far above the usual.
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Shawnee
Capete Valov
Winchester
Insane Paupers Roaming in Frederick County
Officials fret as three insane individuals from neighboring counties cross into Frederick. A Rappahannock man terrorizes Armel Stephens City, a Clarke County insane Black man wanders toward Winchester, and a Clarke County white woman roams near Dustys Toll Gate. None are reported harmed but locals fear potential violence.
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Frederick
Lewis Roy
Rappahannock
Armel
Stephens City
Clarke County
Winchester
Dusty
Mammoth potato weighs 57 ounces linked in one clump
Mr Isaac Arnold presented a 57 ounce potato to the Taz Srax office describing it as a curiosity. The mammoth spud is bound together in a single hill like mass and was raised on the Mary Buncutter farm.
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Mr. Isaac
Arnold
Taz Srax
Mary Buncutter
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Board Meeting Saturday
The Board of Directors will meet Saturday afternoon at the society rooms on Rouss avenue to conduct business ahead of the Fair. The session starts at two o'clock and attendance is urged due to matters of importance and upcoming events.
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The
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Rouss Avenue
Board of Supervisors Meet Tomorrow in Frederick County
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County will meet tomorrow morning. The session is expected to be busy with several matters of importance to be presented for consideration.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Wedding of Annie Crampton and Richard Beardsworth in Shenandoah City
Miss Annie Lawrence Crampton and Mr. Richard Beardsworth wed in a October beauty ceremony at Captain J. C. Van Fossen’s home in Shenandoah City. Rev. Julian Broaddus officiated with Rev. J. Ryland Murdoch assisting. The couple, after a reception, departed on the 6:04 Baltimore and Ohio train for a northern wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lawrence Crampton
Richard Bearth
Sy Apenas
J. C. van Fossen
John Kerr Public Schools
West Water Street
van Fossen
Lohengrin
Mae Estelle Shore
Thomas Beardsworth
Staunton
Misa Meta Russell
Julian Broaddus
First Baptist Church
Berryville
J. Ryland Murdoch
Miss Crampton
Mr. Beardsworth
3.0
van Fosssen
Mrs O Connor and daughter sail to visit husband in mining Arizona
Leave For Arizona. Mrs. O'Connor and daughter Miss Mamie O'Connor departed this morning for Philadelphia. After several weeks there they will head to Arizona to visit Mrs. O'Connor's husband Captain Stephen O'Connor, who is employed in the mining business there.
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Sidney B. Sale
Capon Springs, W. Va
Mad Spurr
Carlisle Indians
Gj. A. R
McDonald
Penna
Noonan
Mrs. Willis
Board of Directors
Annie Crampton
Richard Beardsworth
Bride
Shenandoah City
Arizona
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