Masonic and Related Lodges Meet Through Week
Mountain City Lodge No 07 Ancient York Masons meets 2nd and 4th Monday at Knights Hall J Will Moore W T Shields Secy Rockbridge Lodge No 68 I O C F meets Thursdays at Odd Fellows Hall D8 Layne N G od W Grinstead Secy Lexington Lodge No 66 K of P meets every Tuesday at Odd Fellows Hall M J Hess C C ML lildebrand K R 8 Natural Bridge Council No 1920 Royal Nan meets 1st and 3rd Friday W R Beeton Regent James Withrow Secy Lee Jackson Camp No 82 Junior Order American Mechanics meets 1st and 4th Friday at Odd Fellows Hall F S Johnston Councilor D B Radford Secy Liberty Lodge No 2 Daughters of Rebekah meets Mondays at Odd Fellows Hall Miss Roberta Pennnington N G Mrs M F Crigler y
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Rockbridge Lodge
C. F
Layne
N. G
W. R. Beeton
James Withrow
Lee Jackson
American Mechanics
Odd Fellows’ Hall
F.S Johnston
D. B. Radford
Sec
Liberty Lodge
Daughters of Rebekah
Englishman Gets Debt Paid After Turkish Family Arranged
A London Telegraph tale recounts an Englishman who lent money to a Turk and was kept waiting as the debtor’s family faced his dying request. On meeting the mollah a mollah, the relatives agree to settle, except one daughter who doubts the loan. The family ultimately pays the debt to avoid punishment in the next world.
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London Telegraph
Exel
The Cook Book Bread and Dessert Tips
Practical kitchen notes on bread crusts using cream for lightness and proper batter height in gem pans. Guidance on cheeses for sandwiches with macaroni or rice, quick cake method, sugar flour proportions, and flavoring with lemon rind.potato cooking steps described for richer results with subsequent oven finishing.
Poisoned Air claims zinc workers and others in 19th century trades
The New York World reports chronic poisoning from hydrocyanic compounds among gilders and photographers, with headaches, dizziness, ear noises, breathing trouble, and heart pain. Zinc workers also suffer as zinc is used in pigments, printing, and polishing. About 80 men die in these trades and many more suffer from the dangerous air.
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New York World
Lodging Prices and a London Trick at New York Hotels
An old country farmer recalls tricking a hotel desk clerk by pretending to be from London to get a lower rate. He describes a clerk offering 4 dollars per day for American guests and 1.50 for European guests, then registering as if from London to gain advantage.
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New York
London
New York Press
Standing Army Critique by Old Lady in London Chums
An Old Lady complains to Corporal Cannon about the standing army, calling it heartless and cruel for the government to keep a standing army. The exchange includes apologies and a light, dialogue driven tone from London Chums.
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Corporal Cannon
London
Then and Now in 1860s South A Tale of Archibald and Fire
A narrator recalls arriving south to teach and encountering prejudice against a northern teacher, Mr Archibald. The story recounts his clash with local whites over educating enslaved people, a schoolhouse fire, Archibald’s daring rescue of a boy, and his eventual departure to fight for the Union while locals watch.
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Darky
Archibald
Lincecum
Norf
Breckinridge
Owen Woetherbee
Schulehouse
Hisself
Dar
Marie Wellerbee
Ile
Marie Wetherbee
Chile
Mir
Fast Pusson
Major Archibald
Political Clash Over Virginia Negro Vote And Suffrage Reform
The article notes the Tenth district voting split by race and party, showing white and black voter totals in 1900 and arguing the new suffrage plan may not shift results. It criticizes black political aims and cites county outcomes in Alleghany, Amherst, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Nelson, Botetourt, Rockbridge, and Highland. It also references Alexandria Gazette on Manila cholera mortality and crusader-era plagues.
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Republican Committee
Flood
Hubard
Alleghany
Amherst
Buckingham
Cumberland
Fluvanna
Nelson
Botetourt
Rockbridge
Highland
Wunty
Virginia
Alexandria Gazette
Manila
Palestine
Europe
America
St Anay Bethet
Philippine Archipelago
Indictment for Jones Trial and Fatal Shooting at Glen Wilton
The case of J. J. Jones charged with shooting James Crowder at Glen Wilton, Botetourt county, began August 15. Crowder died from abdominal wounds after a confrontation following a prior slap. Jones, aided by attorneys Haden and Lee, was convicted for three and a half years in the penitentiary amid doubt about the verdict. A lightning storm later destroyed the Eureka House hotel in Edinburg, with insurance and losses noted, and a barn near Woodstock burned, estimated at two hundred pounds.
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J. J. Jones
James Crowder
Glen Wilton
Botetourt
Breckenridge
Jones
Crowder
Benjamin Haden
Fincastle
J. L. Lee
Lynchburg
Edinburg
Joseph F. Holtzman
Wm. H. Wightman
Eureka House
Belle Wightnin
Joseph Fr. Holtzman
Phoenix
Niagara
New York
Shenandoah
Henry Clay Tinsley Dies in Staunton Editor of Vindicator
Henry Clay Tinsley died in Staunton on Thursday after a long career in journalism. Born in Richmond, he worked for the Richmond Dispatch before the Civil War and served as sergeant of the Richmond Howitzers. He later held editorial roles at the Evening News in New York and contributed to the Staunton Vindicator since 1871 with partners Capt. T C Morton and W H H Lynn.
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Henry Clay Tinsley
Staunton
Richmond Howitzers
Dispatch
James A. Cowardin, Jr
Frank W. Dinean
Charleston News and Courier
Associated Press
Germans Face Flour Shortage Amid Harsh Germany Weather
Cold rains and snow across Germany have damaged the harvest, especially wheat and rye, prompting expectations of imports to blend flour. Berlin dealers anticipate Russian grain as the likely source. In Hungary beets are undersized, threatening sugar production if rains persist.
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Germany
Berlin
Russia
Hungary
Prediction of electric motors replacing locomotives and carriages
Edison predicts within thirty years the electric motor will replace the railroad locomotive and electric cars will supplant horse drawn vehicles. Also noted is Balsam from the Northern Wood in Pyny as a cure for coughs.
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Mr. Edison
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Ancient York Masons
Htsarice Hall
J. Will Moore
W. T. Shields
Sec'y
Yreenlee
Letcher
Atrorney At Law
Lexington, VA
B. Guyer
Lexinatos
Court House
Arvorsey
Vingista
Neary Public
J. Prestox Moone
Merk Rockbrige County
Fiand
Nadary
Ooke & Mwokwe
Arronsuys Av Law, Lexinaros
Louis K. Walz
New Bank
R. John H. Hartman
Main Street
R. W. Falmer
J. Weinberg
New Bank Building
Lexington
Old Stand
Corner Main
Henry Streets
W. F. Pierson
Kentucky
Richlands Oi) Co
The
Richlands Oil Company, of
Barbourville, Ky
Richlands Oil Copany
Hammons
Knox County
Pennsylvania
Richlands Oil Company
Sticklands Oil Company
Ajacent Developments
Little Richlands Oil Basin
Hemmons
Exrinsny Srerovsorp
Prontenmé Watts
John W Ouey
John W. Otley
Texas
Kentuckyountains
Sisterville
West Virginia
Ae Bhey
Ne Duce
Richlands Oi
Barbourville
Richands Orr, Company
Janes A. Tiller
Superior
Net
Richlands
7Ion & Pacific Company
Atlantic
Barnaveyitts
E. Morriay
Richlands O1 Co
Dinetidd W.va
B. Moore
Welch-Haxkley Coal & Ol Company
Knox Oil Company
Baxnovevitis
H. ©. Jones
Richlands Oil Co
Winefield
W.va
George Hammons
Robinson
Buckeye Development Company
BE. Morriss
Secreacy
Samuel B. Walker, Jr
Lion Coffee
Newport News Press
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chamists
Pearl Street
Shenan
Harry Tinsley
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