Beattie Trial Near Verdict In Wife Murder Case
Chesterfield Virginia Sept 8 after five hours of closing argument in the Henry Clay Beattie Jr murder case the defense and prosecution prepared for jurors to decide whether the accused killed his wife Beulah Binford in July. Warnings of a hung jury and bets on the outcome circulated as Judge Watson adjourned until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
L. O. Wendenburg
Commonwealth
Young Beattie
Richmond Camant
Paul Beattie
Carter
Beattie
Watson
Henry
Paul
Gregory
J. M. Gregory
Beulah Binford
Sampson
New York
Henry Beattie
Scherer
Beulah
Lfe
Lucas Film Service Company
Richmond
Visitors Come And Go In Local Social Notes
Mrs Nettie M Barr of Pittsburg visits her niece Mrs ER A Smith. J Wood Glass returns to Nowata OK after visiting Thomas R Glass and wife in the same town. Rev W H Carter to preach annual sermon to Rouss Hook and Ladder Co at Baptist Church this Sunday. Rouss crew to meet 7 30 pm Sept 10 for the sermon. Mrs Andrew S Houck and Gertrude Houck of Neffsville PA guests of Mrs Walter Barr. Mr and Mrs B F Garrett of Sedan KS visiting Susan G Garrett at White Hall. Mrs E Virginia Smith and daughter travel to Washington to take apartments in the Ontario for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carter
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Baptist Church
Geo. W. Snider
Andrew S. Houck
Gertrude Elizabeth Houck
Neffsville, Pa
Walter Barr
Fairmont Avenue
B. F. Garrett
Sedan
Kansas
Susan G. Garrett
J. A. Hancher
White Hall
E. Virginia Smith
Washington
Ontario
Reverend Woods Returns From Vacation in Baltimore
Rev W H Woods pastor of Franklin Square Presbyterian Church in Baltimore has returned home this morning after spending his vacation in town. Mrs Flora Perry who has visited her parents left this morning for her home in Norfolk Virginia. Mr G W Fitzpatrick of Boston is spending several days in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Woods
Franklin Square Presbyterian Church
Baltimore
Flora Perry
Joseph Rainsberger
Norfolk
G. W. Fitzpatrick
Boston
Town
Fort Loudoun Seminary Opens September 14
Souvenir Empire notes the Fort Loudoun Seminary will open on Thursday September 14 with a large faculty and broad course of study including preparatory work. Providence permitting, enrollment before opening day is encouraged to expedite class formation for what is hoped to be the best year in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Providence
Millwood Seeks Clean Up and Sanitary Improvements
Millwood Virginia launches a movement toward a tidier town with cleaner streets, removed dumping grounds, and better sanitation. Residents note the need for neater roads, better stores, and stronger community interest to boost trade and overall well being, citing last year’s typhoid outbreak as proof of the need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Boyce Station
Clarke County
Fine Pictures Auditorium Show In Winchester Tonight
One of the very best shows seen in Winchester will be shown at the Auditorium tonight. Audience turnout is expected to be large as patrons gather to enjoy the feature presentation and a likely lively crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Empire Tonight
Camp rumor denied by families on typhoid claim
The Star reports that Mrs. E. Hottel and Miss Ruth Yost deny rumors they contracted typhoid fever after drinking water at the Ridgeway camp meeting. Families assert they did not start the rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ©. Hottel
Ruth Yost
Ridgeway
Star
Sugar price up two cents amid peak canning season
With rising sugar demand for preserves and canning, granulated sugar costs have increased from 6 cents to 7 cents a pound in most local stores. Retailers expect another cent increase from manufacturers and wholesalers before the week ends.
Miss Joel Receives 116 Proposals For Stage Debut
Clara Joel, a young actress, has reportedly received 116 proposals in under four years as she leads the company opening the dramatic season at the Auditorium with The Girl in the Taxi. The play, adapted from Anthony Mars and staged by Stanislaus Strange, has charmed Berlin and Paris audiences before reaching local stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Joe
R. Boymer
Joel
Winchester
Anthony Mars
Stanislaus Strange
Berlin
Paris
Palais Royal Theater
Mr. Strange
Pack Creek Road Board Plans Cable Bridge
Hayfield Virginia September 9 the Pack Creek Road Board met at Gap Run near Nails Crossing to discuss bridging the stream. After consulting area residents the board ordered a cable bridge about 50 feet long built above high water to ease access for the public and for school children before the new school season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield
Pack Creek
J. H. Burkhart
J. Vance Plum
B. N. Lockhart
Gap Run
Nail’s Crossing
Auction Sale of Household Furniture and Antiques
Will sell at auction next Monday September 11 at 10 a m. Household furniture and some antiques to be presented by Mrs M L Worthington at 116 West Piccadilly Street. Auctioneer A G Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Worthington
W. Piccadilly
A. G. Swanson
Lawn Party Benefit for Episcopal Church
A September lawn party at Shenk's lawn in Tartonsville raises funds for the Episcopal Church. The event features a parish drive and outreach efforts to support church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenk
Tartonsville
Episcopal Church
Martin and Swanson Sweep Virginia Senate Primary
Democrats of Frederick County gave large margins for Martin and Swanson in the statewide primary. Martin led in the county with 629 votes to Jones 75, and Swanson had 534 to Glass 66, a wide majority for both. City results favored Martin and Swanson with Clarke county backing, and Weaver offset Grigsby in Warren. overall, Martin and Swanson led by substantial margins across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Martin
Swanson
Congressman Jones
Glass
Winchester
Martin and
Jones
Clarke Cownty
Clarke County
Virginia Senate
Clarke
Warren
Page
House of Delegates
Smith
Weaver
Blackburn Smith
W. Catlett
Senate
Catlett
J. Ralph Grigsby
A. G. Weaver
Front Royal
Grigsby
Warran County
Richmond
Thomas S. Martin
Claude A. Swanson
William A. Jones
Carter Glass
Hat D
Any. Pee
Trogans
Martin and Swanson
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Terdict
Moving
Airy Neers
Morgan’s Mill
White Post
Nnvscreee Ll
Nettie M. Barr
Pittsburg
ER. A. Smith
Mr. J. Wood Glass Hhas
Nowata
Oklahoma
Thos. R. Glass
Souvenir Empire “Sat
Frederick Co
Middletown
Lamps
Baker's Mill
Armel Neffstown
Gainesboro
Old Forge Dolan’s
Yeakley's
Russell's
Ashton’‘s
Brucetown
Newtown Canterbure Gore
Dry Run
Il Greenwood
Kernstown
Improvement Society
Clarke Village
Fine Pictures
Petersburg
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