December 7, 1909
REWARD OFFERED IN MANASSAS CASE
One Hundred Dollars for Murderer of Prince William Woman
Governor Swanson yesterday offered a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Miss Ella Smith and burned her home in Prince William county, four miles north of Manassas and near the Bull Run battlefield, on the night of November 20.
The fire was discovered by a neighbor, but when he reached the scene the dwelling had been burned to the foundation. Miss Smith's charred body was found in the ruins.
The authorities, after an investigation, announced that they were confident that murder had been done. The dead woman was said to have had a considerable sum of money in her possession.
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