Bridgewater Farmer Johna Landes Dies From Lockjaw
Johna G Landes a Bridgewater farmer died at 1 am from tetanus after stepping on a nail that pierced his foot. The rusted nail likely caused infection as his jaw muscles locked. he had delayed treatment. Survived by wife, brother Jacob F Landes of Craigsville, and sister Mrs Myers of Pleasant Valley. An influential Republican and Church of the Brethren member, he was about sixty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johsa G. Landes
Bridgewater
Mr. Landis
Myers
Pleasant Valley
Church of the Brethren
Fight on Red Hill Ends With Ears and Arrests
A brawl on Red Hill left six men involved with three jailed and Clyde Armstrong missing part of his right ear after a stone attack on Dennis Baugher and two farm workers on East Market Street. Baugher were wounded. the melee was halted by Sheriff Croushorn, Deputy Long and Officer Logan who arrested Armstrong Byrd and Rife. Shifflett at large. A morning hearing before Mayor Downing was planned.
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Red Hill
Clyde Armstrong
James N. Keckley
Ellis Shifflett
Charlie Rife
Mr. Keckley
Dennis Baugher
Bill Young
Dave Byrd
East Market Street
Baugher
Armstrong
Byrd
D. E. Croushorn
Robert Long
John R. Logan
Rife
Shifflett
Downing
Strawberry Festival Hosted by Presbyterian Church Ladies
The Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will host a strawberry festival and musical program at Mrs Henry M Newman residence on Newman Avenue Thursday night June 8 from 7 to 10 oclock.
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The
Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Henry M. Newman
Newman Avenue
Man Robbed in Jail After Federal Conviction in Harrisonburg
John Rufner of Page County near Luray was robbed of 49 dollars while in Rockingham County jail after a federal conviction for selling liquor without a license. He received one year and one day in a federal penitentiary in Atlanta. Deputies searched for the missing money but found nothing as Roanoke deputies were asked to check the other inmates.
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John Ruffner
Harrisonburg
Ruffner
Luray
Page County
Federal
Atlanta
Rockingham County
Elkton
Virginia
United States
Marshall W. M. Utz
Roanoke
U S Consulate Wrecked as Americans Face Attacks in Mexico
A mob of several thousand in Chihuahua attacked the American consulate tearing down the shield and shattering windows. Troops moved in, the foreign club attacked, and several Americans sought refuge on roofs. Martial law declared by General Trevino with threats to US forces.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Lopez
Foreign Club
Trevino
Opera House
United States
Mourning for Earl Kitchener Opens in Britain
London reports the British army in mourning for Earl Kitchener with crepe armbands and flags at half mast. Activities continued for war plans as Premier Asquith assumes charge of the War Office.
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London
Earl Kitchener
War Office
Karl Kitchener
Asquith
Excursion to Washington June 14 from Harrisonburg
An excursion to Washington will run on Wednesday June 14 from Harrisonburg and intermediate points. Round trip from Harrisonburg costs 2.75 dollars. A metropolitan parade with over 100 000 participants will be reviewed by the President of the United States.
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Washington
Harrisonburg
United States
For Sale Piano and Player Cheap If Sold Now
Piano and piano player offered for sale at a steep discount for immediate purchase. Addresses given via C care Daily News Record for contact and pickup.
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Care Daily News Record
Moore on Trial for Second Time in Shenandoah Court
A. A. Moore of Shenandoah City faces a second circuit court trial for receiving stolen money. The case, linked to $600 in gold coins and the Rucker family, drew large crowds as witnesses testified and the prosecution signaled it would rest its case early.
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A. A. Moore
Shenandoah City
Norfolk & Western Railway
Ernest B. Crawford
Commonwealth
Moore
Charles Eppard
W. N. Rucker
Rockingham
Rucker
Frank
Frank Rucker
Jacob Rothgeb
Harrisonburg
H. M. Strickler
Chas. A. Hammer
D. O. Dechert
Lee May
J. G. Whitmore
C. C. Lilly
C. L. Burner
D. H. Ashenfelter
J. W. Beam
J. N. Lohr
A. J. Heatwole
R. M. Burke
C. H. Heltzel
John P. Burke
R. A. Gibbons
Harrisonburg Daily News Band concert at New Virginia Theater
Tomorrow night the Harrisonburg Daily News Band will perform at the New Virginia Theater with talents from Harrisonburg and Staunton. The group seeks public support through ticket sales to fund its ongoing activities and sustain its status as a local institution.
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New Virginia Theater
Harrisonburg
Lawn Party at Broadway Virginia by Jr. U. A. M.
Community event promotes a June 24 lawn party at Broadway Virginia hosted by the Jr. U. A. M. with brass band and food. Posters warn residents to watch for notices and details.
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Broadway, Va
Finding the Wrong John Morris in Greene County Case
Sheriff officials traced a suspect to a Lyndhurst lumber camp but the lead was false. John C Morris was mistaken for John Lawson, also in Greene County, at the same camp. Morris remains missing after the Ely Collier murder. a $550 reward is offered by Collier's relatives and the state.
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John
Morris
Ely Collier
Greene County
Lyndhurst
D. E. Croushorn
Robert Long
John C. Morris
John Lawson
Harrison Org
Collier
Stuart
Harrisonburg to Host Record County Fair in October
John N Garber leads the newly formed Harrisonburg Fair Association which will run October 3 through 6 at Rockingham grounds. Prizes totaling about 10000 dollars are planned with Virginia Fair Circuit backing and coordination by secretary George B Reamer and Staunton connections to bring New York City attractions to the Midway for a Valley debut.
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Rockingham
Harrisonburg Fair Association
Rockingham County Fair Association
John N. Garber
Harrisonburg
B. Frank Garber
George B. Reamer
Staunton
Rockingham County
Virginia
Fair Association
Reamer
Con
Jury Is Picked to Try Wisconsin Student in Wisconsin Murder Case
A jury of ten married men with nine fathers will try Will Orpet of the University of Wisconsin for the murder of Marian Lambert in Waukegan Illinois. The panel cost Lake County about 40000 dollars after a three week selection. State’s attorney Cady to open tomorrow. testimony begins Friday with Frank Lambert as first witness. Judge Donnelly barred all girls under eighteen, all boys under twenty one and women with babies from the courtroom during the trial.
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Waukegan
Ilinois
Will Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marian Lambert
Lake County
Jamega Wilkerson
Cady
Frank Lambert
Charles H. Donnelly
Fort Vaux Falls to German Forces at Verdun Front
Berlin reports Fort Vaux has fallen and is now held by Kaiser's troops after a week of heavy assault. About 700 prisoners and large quantities of munitions were captured. Russian figures claim 40,000 prisoners in the offensive across Pripet to the Romanian frontier with hundreds of guns and machine guns taken. Hooge trenches near Ypres also captured by Germans as Canadian forces struggle to retake ground.
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Meuse
Verdun
Fort Vaux
Petrograd
Pripet Marshes
Roumanian
London
Hooge
France
Ypres
Hill No. 0
Trayham Named Hotel Inspector After Health Board Transfer
Richmond Virginia June 7 The State Board of Health announces the temporary transfer of Dr A P Trayham assistant bacteriologist from the laboratory to the position of hotel inspector He will soon tour summer resorts and resort cities to make health inspections for the traveling public.
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Richmond
State Board of Health
A. P. Trayham
Trayham
Two Houses Apply to Geo G Grat tan Jr
Two houses are filed as applications to Geo G Grat tan Jr. The record notes the property addresses and the filing date, listing Grat tan Jr as the applicant.
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Geo. G. Grattan, Jr
Harding Boom Extinguished at Chicago Meet
At Chicago's Republican and Progressive gatherings the keynote for Harding did not spark a broader rally. The piece notes the convention setup with Warren G. Harding to be permanent chairman and outlines hopes for party mergers and platform strategies.
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Chicago
Committee On
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Roosevelt Aides Rally Roosevelts Nomination at Progressive Meet
At the Progressive convention in Chicago delegates press for Colonel Roosevelt to head the ticket. An ultimatum threatens Old Guard alignment unless a harmony committee is formed by Friday. Roosevelt, reached by telephone, calls the cheers bold and Bully, while George W. Perkins participates in the celebrations amid calls for a united third ticket if split persists.
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Chicago
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Roosevelt
Borah
Progressive Party
Old Guard
Hughes People
Wilson
Oyster Bay
Washington
Fall
Harding
Chaim
Theodore Roosevelt
Bull Moose
Idaho
Johnson
California
Geo. W. Perkins
George W. Perking
Viector Murdock
Raymond Robbing
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VICI
Rsland
Broadway
U.S. Penitentiary
U. S
General Trevino
el Paso
Carranza
Juarez
Jose Bresinedo
Jose Montoya
Columbus
New Mexico
el Valle
Kitchener
New Virginia
Elkton Hotel
J. BE. Porter
Elkton, Va
Croushorn
Greene
Valley
Geo. B. Reamer
G.O. P.upin
ORPET
Crown Prince
Berlin
Sponges Williamson
Avis’ Drug Store
Joseph Ney & Sons Co
Joseph Ney
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