Railroads Show Gains in June Earnings Despite Yearly Losses
For six weeks ending June, railroads report total gross of 19 875 232 dollars, up 9.7 percent from last year, though comparisons to 1907 show a 10.3 percent loss. Eastern trunk lines and Western coal roads show mixed results, with Western lines up 9.3 percent and Pacific systems up 9.5. May figures and broader railroad earnings are detailed, including several systems and coal roads with small declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
United “Roads
Southinger
Southwestern
Pacific
State authorizes multiple new mortgage and investment firms
The secretary of state approves a list of corporations including Mortgage and Investment in Cleveland with $100,000 capital. Missouri Mausoleum company with $50,000. West Lodi Creamery with $10,000. Legion Manufacturing with $10,000. Exhibition company with $1,000. Tile company in La Rue with $50,000. Oil and Gas company in Marion with $4,000. Dakota Farm Land and Devel in Dayton with $140,000. Christian and Missionary Alliance with Nelson Lyons. and a baseball company increasing stock from $5,100 to $15,000, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora E
Exhibition Company
Syl_ Lucas county
Edwird
e/Tile company
la Rue
Marion
Guards Watch Lord Morley Amid Fear of Attack
British secretary of state is under guard after threats aimed at him and his aide de camp. Security measures increased following the alleged danger to Morley and his close associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Morley
Pineapples Trigger Postage Row In South Carolina
In Gton on July 1 a South Carolina Senator faced postage charges after two large pineapples were mailed to him and returned due to postage owing. The episode ties into a broader push for higher duties on pineapples and reveals tensions over Cuban fruit quality and transport costs.
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South Carolina
Notim
Taliaferro
Cuba
Smith
Mer Wounds Himself in Accident at Travel Stop
O H Wilson a traveling man visiting here accidentally discharged a shotgun striking his right arm. The incident occurred as he rode in a wagon near a wagon bed where the weapon discharged. Details indicate the event happened July 3 with related sale offerings opening July 6 and the sale scheduled to proceed as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Wilson
Governor Aids Italians Amid Parish Tension
New Orleans July 3 An appeal to Governor Sanders for protection of Italian citizens in Bossi parish was filed by Acting Consul Pappini after learning from Bossier parish that Italians were ordered to leave the region. Tensions rise after the murder of Wimbert Boney Jr. near Benton Louisiana. Several Italians reportedly have already departed.
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New Orleans
Sanders
Bossi
Pappini
Bossier Parish
Wimbert Boney, Jr
Benton
Father Slays Family in Cleveland County Tragedy
Eddie and Legree Shy aged 6 and 8 died from injuries inflicted by their father Foster Shy in a rage. The mother was killed first after a failed reconciliation. Foster Shy is held for murder in the Cleveland County incident.
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Cleveland, CO
Eddie
Legree Shy
Foster Shy
Shy
Congressmen plan European inspection of waterways
Washington July 3. The National Waterways commission created by Congress will inspect European rivers and canals after adjournment, departing New York and staying abroad until about October 10. Members include Senators Burton Gallinger Piles Smith Simmons Clarke of Arkansas Lorimer and Representatives Alexander Stevens Wanger Sparkman Moon.
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Washington
National Waterways Commission
Congress
Europe
New York
Burton
Gallinger
Piles
William Alden Smith
Simmons
Clarke
Arkansas
Lorimer
Alexander
Stevens
Minnesota
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Sparkman
Florida
Moon
Tennessee
Humane Society Targets Brutal Horse Owners in Carthage
Ohio Humane Society investigated three teams owned by Frank Broxterman and Thomas Walsh at gravel pits near the county infirmary in Carthage. Four horses and two mules were found in severe condition with sores. Owners and drivers were ordered to stop work. warrants for arrest will be sought this week. Broxterman fled city limits prompting a chase by Mounted Officer Martin amid gunfire. The society placed buckets at its East Ninth street quarters to ensure horses are watered. extra buckets will stay through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Humane Society
Frank Broxterman
Thomas Walsh
Carthage
Broxterman
Piepinbring
Martin
East Ninth Street
Detroit Lawyer Questions Woman Extradition Commissioner
In Detroit on July 3 attorney James H. Pound challenged Miss Carrie Davison’s authority as extradition commissioner accusing her of lacking legal status under Michigan and U S law. Pound represents William Kinsley who was ordered extradited to Canada for stealing two pieces of timber valued at $25.
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Detroit
Mich
James H. Pound
Carrie Davison
United States Court
Pound
William Kinsley
Canada
Miss Davison
Sandwich
Ontario
Davison
Michigan
United States
Kinsley
Minstrel Manager Fights Circus Boss In Gotham Duel
William Cleveland and John Berger, circus and traveling animal show managers, fought a fist and cane duel at Thirty-ninth Street and Broadway in New York. Cleveland suffered a head bump from Bergers cane. Bergers face was injured. A crowd watched as police arrested both men. They posted bail for police court appearance. Cleveland once managed the Olympic Theater in Cincinnati.
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New York
William
Cleveland
John
Berger
Thirty-ninth Street
Broadway
Mr. Berger
Tendeloin
Cincinnati
Newspaper man Hayden identified after suicide in field
Special Dispatch from Springfield Ohio reports W T Hayden of Maysville, a veteran newspaper man, swallowed carbolic acid in a personal crisis and died in a field near Springfield. Carnahan, formerly of Maysville, identified the body and noted Hayden's Cincinnati newspaper work and family connections. The discovery followed a fishing trip sighting.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
W. T. Hayden
Maysville
R. A. Carnahan
Carnahan
Hayden
John G. Brodt
Edward Roe
Newport
Auto Steering Gear Breaks Millionaire Fatally Hurt
Atlantic City N J July 3 Hurled from a big automobile against a tree in the woods at Port Republic ten miles north of here tonight Benjamin B Wood real estate dealer of Eighty third street and Broadway millionaire was so badly injured that he is not expected to live Miss Estelle Haas of Seventy third and Broadway internal injuries M A Haas of the same address cut about the face and the chauffeur a broken leg Oscar Reis of New York another member of the party escaped with bruises The accident was caused by the breaking of the steering gear.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Port Republic
Here
Benjamin B. Wood
Eighty-third Street
Broadway
Estelle Haas
Seventy-third
M. A. Haas
Oscar Reis
New York
Edwin P. Hanna Navy Solicitor Dies in Hospital
Edwin P. Hanna chief solicitor for the navy department died at the Naval hospital in Washington tonight after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Hanna
Washington
Navy Department
Overstayed Guest Faces Suit in Wilkes-Barre
Miss Ellen McCloskey of New York City overstayed her two week invitation to visit her sister in Wilkes-Barre and was arrested at the request of her brother-in-law Edward Miand for an $8 week’s board bill. At Alderman Donahue's hearing she agreed to pay and left for home.
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Wilkesbarre
Ellen McCloskey
New York City
Donahue
Edward Miand
Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Domestic Dispute
In Kokomo Indiana on July 8 Willard Gibson 28 fired twice at his wife Mrs. Gibson who had come to their former home to divide household goods in a pending divorce case. He also shot at his aunt Mrs. Hazel Gibson then ran away and killed himself.
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Kokomo
Ind
Willard Gibson
Local Youth Drowns After Bayou Bernard Bathing Attempt
Tony Comparet, 18, Gulfport, stepped into Bayou Bernard for a swim though unable to swim. He attempted to tread water on an incline but slipped and disappeared underwater, drowning in the bayou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Tony Comparetto
Bayou Bernard
Preacher Burroughs Claims World Record Marriages
Bristol Tenn July 3 Parson Alfred Harrison Burroughs has married more than 3900 couples and expects to reach 4000 soon claiming the world championship as a marrying person in a historic officiant career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Alfred Harrison Burroughs
Flickinger Plea Seeks Immediate Pardon in Bank Wreck
Representatives Edward L. Taylor Jr and General J Warren Keifer met the President to press for clemency for BH C Flickinger the Galion Ohio banker serving seven years for the Galion National Bank wrecking He is said to have a short time to live and a Justice Department recommendation favors commuting to four years with release next February The President promised further consideration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edw. L. Taylor, Jr
J. Warren Keifer
Ohio
BH. C. Flickinger
Galion, O
Columbus
Galion National Bank
Flickinger
Department of Justice
Fire damages Miss Angue’s milinery store on Baymiller Street
Fire discovered in the rear of Miss Stella Angue's milinery store at 1309 Baymiller street early this morning. Origin unknown. Firemen subdued flames. Tenants on upper floors evacuated safely. Stock damage estimated at 500 dollars. building damage 50 dollars, insured.
Poisoning Suspected In City Death Of Emma Davidson
Emma Davidson aged 22 died after arriving at City Hospital last night. Police suspect poisoning though she did not reveal what she took and doctors could not determine the substance. She resided at 129 Water Street with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Davidson
Water Street
City Hospital
Bridges Wash Out Cuts Rail Link to Monterey
Telegraph service restored reveals twenty five bridges and over 200 kilometres of track washed out over two days on lines entering Monterey Mexico. No trains ran from the north tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mexico
Liquor Shipment Suit Challenges Oklahoma Interstate Commerce
Crigler & Crigler sue American Express in federal court seeking an injunction against the carrier for refusing to move liquor to Oklahoma customers. The firm says delays have caused $2,500 in damages and threatens greater losses. Judge Cochran issued a restraining order and set July 10 for hearing as the case tests Oklahoma’s alcohol trade limits on interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Crigler & Crigler
American Express Company
Express Company
Oklahoma
Cochran
Covington Notes Include Theft Injunction and Death
A sneak thief entered a Sixteenth and Garrard building and stole 7.25 from Tony Koltrop's coat pocket during repairs. Frank Contee seeks an injunction against W. S. Nowland and C. Lowry over a Latonia contract dispute. Howard I. Ware, son of Orrie Ware, arrives home with a civil engineering degree. Walter Wachs dies at his mother's home in Covington aged 27. A Democratic meeting is set for Boone block to prepare for campaigns. A gasoline stove explosion at 67 Bremen Street injures Mrs. Mackleby. fire extinguished. Public notice for park outing at German Pioneer events.
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Sixteenth and Garrard
Tony Koltrop
Jefferson Avenue
Hatfield Coal Co
Madison Avenue
Frank Contee
Latonia
Nowland
C. Lowry
Contee
R. H. Gray
Shaw
Howard I. Ware
Orrie
Ware
Yale
Covington High School
C. P. Maes
Michigan
Walter Wachs
William Wachs
German National Bank
Cincinnati
Main Street
Executive Committee
Booneblock
Bremen Street
William Mackleby
Brasmore
Regenthal Parks
Lewisburg
Covington
Everything Union
Property Transfers Noted on Sixteenth Street Listings
Lawrence J. O Meara transfers south side Thirteenth street plot 25 by 89 to Ollie Penwick. Isabella E Morrison transfers north side Sixth street plot 30 by 49 to Sallie F Johnson. Katie Bilz transfers north side Sixth street 10 by 16 to Thomas Morrison. Henry Jackson transfers Montclair street Ludlow lot 85 by 110 to Charles Eugene Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. O'Meara
Ollie Penwick
Thirteenth Street
Isabella E. Morrison
Sallie F. Johnson
James L. Johnson
Sixth Street
Katie Bilz
Thomas Morrison
Henry Jackson
Charles Eugene ‘Clark
Montclair Street
Ludlow
New Ideas to Be Used at First Summer School
Forty pupils are enrolled for the summer school opening at Holman Street School Tuesday morning. The program promises a departure from normal routines to be enjoyable and interesting for the children. Teachers in charge are Mrs. Pace, Mrs. Culbertson, Miss Nock, Miss Illiff, Miss Cooney, and Miss Evans.
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Holman Street
Covington
Margaret Pace
Kate Culbertson
Beasie Nock
Ella Lliff
Cooney
Evans
Kenton County Court Notes Describe Sentences and Divorces
Jesse Wagner faced Judge Stephens and received thirty days in the county jail for stealing rope from the Independence company grounds in Ludlow. Walter Atkins, arrested as an accomplice, was discharged. Grace Adams seeks divorce from Elmer Adams and wishes to restore her maiden name Grace McNally. Percy A. Thompson represents her. The Kenton circuit court heard J A Wigmore versus Charles G Mason over five notes dating to 1896 totaling 537369 bought from the First National banks wreck sale by the comptroller of the currency. Howard Berton is attorney. The Ninth Ward Building association sues Elizabeth Nunnery for 783 with foreclosure requested. Joseph Huesman & Co. sues Mary Hase meter for 71 for street improvements.
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Jesse Wagner
Independence Company
Ludlow
Stephens
Walter Atkins
Grace Adams
Elmer Adams
Grace McNally
Percy A. Thompson
First National Banks of
Newport
Kenton
J.A. Wigmore
Charles G. Mason
Wigmore
Howard Berton
Marriages Licensed in Various Cities
A list shows marriage licenses issued yesterday for individuals from Columbus Columbus Pittsuburg Dayton Cincinnati Hamilton Muncie and Geneva with varying ages. Names include Jacob N Lucas Clara M Cris man John C Wilson Martha F Stoeffel Cecelia J Mundhenk Henry McClanahan Stella Tumbo Patrick A Horn Katharine D Lish Mabel A Schulte and Chester A Coats and Geneva Carr.
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Jacob N, Lucas
Columbus, Crays
Cecelia J. Mundhenk
Dayton
Henry McClanahan
Patrick A. Horn
Columbus, O
Katharine D. Lish
Hamilton
Mabel A. Schulte
Chester A. Coats
Muncie, Ind
Geneva Carr
Weekly Health Officer Deaths Report
Health Officer Dr Ranshaw records twelve deaths in the past week. Names include Anton Magele infant 1 cholera infantum and Edward Bruen 3 months convulsions. Other cases listed are Mary Green 71 interstitial nephritis Edith C Heins 3 years spinal meningitis Catherine Michaelschreck 69 interocolitis and several premature or age related fatalities.
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Dr. Ranshaw
Anton Magele
Turka
Charles Hughes
May Carroll
Edward Bruen
Harland Williams
Margaret Price
Charles Rudolph
Robert Rack
Mary Green
Edith C. Heins
Catherine Michaelschreck
Newport officer elected commander of Kentucky division
In Newport, Lieut Benjamin F. Reiley was elected commander of the Department of Kentucky of the United Spanish War Veterans by a unanimous encampment vote. Offi cers include J. R. Clemens, H. T. Gains, Rev. John Frederick, Dr. Joseph Barr, L. A. Victor, Charles B. Shimer, and Robert L. Harris, installed by Judge Advocate Edward White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Newport
Benjamin F. Reiley
Department of Kentucky
United Spanish War
J. R. Clemens
Louisville
H. T. Gains
John Frederick
Joseph Barr
Frankfort
L. A. Victor
Charles B. Shimer
Covington
Robert L. Harris
Edward White
Chicago
Ben L. Bruner
Armory
Military Order of Serpent
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fourth Street
Court Place
Ludlow Lagoon
Campbell County Courts see multiple suits and estate action
Two suits filed in circuit court by attorney H. M. Benton for J. A. Wigmore against Emma Gaddis on a 1111.57 note and against Robert Waring on 4200 in notes discounted by the defunct Newport bank. A separate order in Susan R. Barker vs Roots heirs directs partial estate distribution with four equal shares and a held portion for later order. Lula Dorsey, ex wife of Dr. Chester A. Dorsey, awarded partial judgment in her suit for divorce relief.
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H. M. Benton
J. A. Wigmore
Cleveland
First National Bank of
Newport
Emma Gaddis
Robert Waring
Susan R. Barker
Roots
Yungblut
Horace Root
Blanche Speaks
Sallie Morridge
Mary Wright
Albert H
Lucille
Susie E. Root
Lula Dorsey
Chester A. Dorsey
Bellevue
Veterans barred from market hall disrupt encampment match
Members of the Alexander M. Wetherill camp and delegates at Newport camp faced denial of access to Covington market house for a target match. Mayor Craig had signed a council resolution granting use, but a councilman’s objection blocked entry. After a delay they moved to West Sixth Street in Cincinnati to hold the shooting tournament amid promised charges and investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander M. Wetherill
United Spanish War Veterans
Newport
Covington
Market House
Craig
Frederick
West Sixth Street
Cincinnati
Wetherill Camp
Somnambulist Falls Into Well During Night Prowl
Michael Horan, 71, of Fort Thomas Kentucky, a known somnambulist, fell into a 20 foot well in his rear yard during a spell. He sustained a compound fracture of the right arm and a dislocated shoulder with possible internal injuries. His son found him unconscious around 7 am and Dr. Robertson treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Horan
Reservoir Road
Fort Thomas
Horan
Robertson
Avas
Fleet Launch Regatta Up the Ohio River From Newport
A dozen Newport launches led by Ida B and Commodore Brown sail from Columbia street foot for a regatta up the Ohio toward Covington. Fifty members with wives and families join the voyage for the big boat event tomorrow with captains listed for Ida B Ormando J.O. Cox Ruth Rambles Wenonah Paul Arthur 8 George Arthur 8 Candidate Gera L Palma Hela Tropwen.
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Ida B
Commodore Brown
Newport Launch Club
Columbia Street
Newport
Ohio River
Aiosel Ky
Ar Bration
Ormando
J.O. Cox
Ruth
Arthur Zimmerman
Rambles
Bailie Morlidge
Wenonah
James McLane
Paul
Otto Breith
George Breiel
Arthur
Sullivan
Fred Brahmer
Gera L
Clyde Emrick
Palma Hela
Barnes
Tropwen
Hukil
Junior Order to Celebrate Fourth of July
Twin City Council Junior Order United American Mechanics plans a Independence Day program at Upper York Street tomorrow afternoon. Attorney Matt Miller and William F. Boss organize the event and invite patriotic fraternals from surrounding cities. H C Runyan of Latonia will deliver the principal address on The Signers of the Declaration Their Fortunes and Their Sacred Honor. George A. Joplin of Ludlow will speak, with a musical program to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin
U. A M
Upper York Street
Matt Miller
William F. Boss
H.C. Runyan
Latonia
George A. Joplin
Ludlow
Newport News Notes on Independence Day Observance
The article outlines Newport celebrations with closed businesses and post office hours. It reports a saloon burglary, a boy's severe ankle injury, elected officers of the Citizens' Loan and Savings association, a reception for Judge Advocate General Edward White, and the Newport Driving Park opening matinee plans. It also notes Elks travel to Los Angeles, a 23-year-old widow's funeral, a suspect in a murder case, water main opening in Bellevue, a hysterical woman seeking her husband, and a town dances event.
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Newport
W. A. Lampe
York Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
John Moock, Jr
Alexandria Pike
Robertson
Citizens’ Loan and Savings Association of Dayton
John Kreuchten
Julius Huber
W. B. Thomas
B. C. Broerman
R. McMurty
C. A. Bird
W. C. Quinby
A. Gerrein
Martin Welch
Fred Reekers
Charles Shoup
Frank Walters
Philip Snyder
F. J. Ketterer
Edward H. White
Chicago
General White
Philippine Islands
Taft
Orient
Elks’ Lodge
Newport Driving Park Association
Fair Grounds
Melbourne
Campbell County
Newport Elks
Louisville Elks
Los Angeles
Cal
Elks
John Weber
Louis Hehman
Henry Broering
Frank Voss
John Mader
H. B. Fonhorst
Margaret Maher
Nellie Cavanaugh
Yellowstone Park
Ada Springer
John Springer
West Eighth Street
Corpus Christi Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Appleton
Wis
John H. de Moss
Louis Filhardt
de Moss
Bellevue
Board of Council
van Voast
Fort Thomas
Cook
Iorané A Ae Tek
Lewisurg
Com
A Simonton Bellevue Ky as Kathryn Welsh Newport Ky
A report notes A Simonton of Bellevue Kentucky changes identity to Kathryn Welsh of Newport Kentucky with associated record details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Simonton
Bellevue, Ky
Esces
Kathryn Welsh
Newport, Ky
Spradles Triumph as West Baden Beats Muldoons 4 2
West Baden Spradles defeat Muldoons of Cincinnati 4 to 2 in the first game of the series at Baden Indiana. Batteries were Spradles Daugherty and Pierce for West Baden and Volker Buskin for Muldoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
WDPST
Baden
Ind
West Baden Spradles
Muldoons
Cincinnati
Spradles
Daugherty
Pierce
Volker
Buskin
Drummond Jones Retains Interstate Singles Title
Drummond Jones of St Louis defeats C S Peters of Chicago 7 5 6 4 to win the interstate championship in singles, as Peters had previously beaten H H Brewster of St Joseph. The tournament concluded after a week in St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Drummond Jones
St. Louis
C. S. Peters
Chicago
Peters
H. H. Brewster
Meadowbrook Polo Defeats Beau champ Hall Before Queen
Meadowbrook polo team beat Beau champ Hall 3 to 1 at Randlaga in London today. Queen Alexandra watched from the stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Meadowbrook
Ll. I
Beauchamp Hall
Randlaga
Queen Alexandra
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Philip Queal
J. A. Brownfield
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Frank D. van Winkle
Fort Mitchell
Kentucky
Young & Carl
Humane Society
Gotham
Billy” Cleveland
Bill
Rather
Galion
Baymiller Street
Covington News Notes
Covington Real Estate
Kenton County Courts
Ninth Ward Building Association
Elizabeth Nunnery
Joseph Huesman & Co
Mary Hasémeter
Lieut
Reiley
B. F. Reiley
Erans
May Sandford
Kenton Sandford
Adams Express Company
Wayne Wakefield
Bell Telephone Company
Court of Appeals
Thomas Hearn
Elizabeth Hearn
Circuit Court
Campbell County Courts
Wetherill
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Ae Ee
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Grown
H. C. Runyan
Newport News Notes
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Engtish
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