Lexington recalls Lee death as town watches anniversary
In Lexington Virginia 55 years after General Robert E Lee died, townspeople recount the search for his burial coffin during a flood. A veteran undertaker found a coffin wedged on a river island and floated it to Lexington where Lee was laid to rest in state on October 13, with his boots kept on.
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Japanese fashions and geisha style trends noted
A fragmented report outlines shifts in Japanese fashion among geisha circles. It cites waistlines, coiffure, and dress changes, with warnings that regulation may influence styles after September 1. A stray line mentions the Atlantic current and Bradford winning in New York.
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W C T U to Hear Miss Grace Scott
Miss Grace Tigh Bentt, national lector for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, arrives in the city. She appears at the Sun May school class at the Christian church and lectures at Sehmamb Memorial, Union Mission, and local schools and churches. Luncheon by the Weal W. Gr. Li. requested attendees call Capitol 1844.
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Capitol 1844
Ancient statue of Minerva unearthed in old Roman baths
An ancient Grecian marble statue believed to depict Minerva was found beneath a Roman baths site from the Sept century BCE era. It shows the goddess with head of Medusa, the helmet and other regalia, discovered under the house of Senator Tittoni.
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Tittoni
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Medusa
Births and medical update from local column
A birth of a daughter was announced on October in the town. Earlier, Miss Blanche Taylor, once engaged to Fates, is noted in connection with the marriage. Mr. Charles Hammond returned home Wednesday from Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D C, where he had gone for treatment.
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Washington, D. C
Church Stands Against Liquor Traffic in Nation Debate
A Chicago report quotes Bishop Thomas Nicholson of the Anti-Saloon League criticizing church indifference to the nation’s liquor issue. He warns a fall in church support for temperance could endanger temperance gains, noting clergy pay and church funds rely on gifts and offerings.
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Marmet School Dispatches and Local News Summary
Marmet residents reported family events and school notes. Myrtle Mortman celebrated a milestone. a teachers’ meeting and upcoming tree planting were planned. Pupils across grades were listed as absent, present, or excused with staff credits noted for Marmet School activities and local visitors.
Levi News Mrs Williams to Spend Winter in Newark
Mrs. Williams plans to leave for Newark New Jersey to spend the winter with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J L Williams. Battle Lee of Mercer Teke visits Mrs Melton in Mercers Tek. Rev C M Parrice and others head to Whittaburet for future work. Mrs H A Daisis returns to Netynarl News after weeks visiting. Jack Newcomer Jr born to Mr and Mrs Jack Newcomer formerly Ruby Wik. Frank Werroll also mentioned.
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