Land Conveyances and Building Sales in Rockbridge County
Deeds of bargain and sale recorded for two weeks ending September 23, 1912 in Rockbridge county list multiple transfers: Ida K. Sterrett to Robert Sterrett for 1102 acres near Little Calf Pasture River in Walker's Creek. Jones to Eddie Scots Jones for two tracts totaling 17.71 acres near Lexington. Penick to Mrs. M. B. Campbell for a house and lot on Houston street. Tribbett to C. G. Knick for mill property on Collier's Creek. and numerous other transfers including lots in Lexington and Glasgow, plus acreage on Walker's Creek and Collier's Creek, with prices ranging from 20 to 4,000 dollars.
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Rockbridge County
Ida K. Sterrett
Robert Sterrett
Little Calf Pasture
Walker's Creek
G. A. Jones
Eddie Scots Jones
Lexington
Adj
K. M. Ruff
Paul M. Pevick
Spec's Commr
W. J. Shaner
J. F. Shaner
East
A. L. Knick
Delia Smith
Bratton
J. W. Plow
F. Pierson Ton. R. Deaver
Collier’s Creek
W. A. Tribbett
George A. Patterson
Swart A. Chittum
Fairfield
John McClure
W. E. Eatsminger
John A. Entsminger
Wm. R. Entsminger
Buffalo
Frances E. Penick
Sarah MclTiwaine Waddell
Jordan Street
Julia R Irwin
Addie E. Runnels
D, H. McCray
James M. Withrow
B. Munford, Jr
Glasgow
J. E. Irvan
J. B. Austin
J. R. Leckey
C. H. McDaniel
Turner Place
Natural Bridge District
A. N. Row
Norvell
Neil Cobb
Robt. Brown
Hugh Goodson Wills
Clara M. Ruff
Taylor Street
William Jennings
W. A. Johnson
Garrett T. Austin
Isaac Austin
Harry F. Reid
T. D. Reid
South Buffalo
Teachers to Aid Woodrow Wilson Presidency Drive
A nation-wide movement to enlist school teachers in backing Governor Woodrow Wilson for the presidency was launched in Washington by the Wilson-Marshall Democratic Association. Wilson, an educator, would move from Princeton University to the White House if elected. The plan has the Democratic National Committee’s backing and approval from key officials. Vice-presidents in all forty-eight states will organize teachers locally, with Prof. Os. G. Maphis of the University of Virginia named vice president for Virginia.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Wilson-Marshall Democratic Association
Princeton
White House
Democratic National Committee
McCombs
Rolla Wells
Morganthau
National Finance Committee
O.as. G. Maphis
University of Virginia
Virginia
Roosevelt split forecast by Courier Journal analysis
The Courier Journal outlines three classes supporting Roosevelt and estimates vote splits in a 16 million total. It predicts Roosevelt will gain roughly 1.6 million votes from Republicans while Democrats may receive about 8.2 million and Wilson and Marshall secure the rest. It labels Roosevelt’s backers as ex-officeholders, youthful converts, and excitement seekers.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Republican Party
Taft
Wilson
Marshall
Courier Journal
Roosevelt
Wilson Wins Warm Western Welcome With Nickname
The West embraces Governor Wilson as a man of the people and gives him the nickname Woodey. The Bull Moose taunts Roosevelt with “Teddy” while Taft is mocked as “Bull.” Minneapol is station crowds cheer Wilson as college students shout his nickname. The Western reception signals strong support for Wilson among voters.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Teddy
Governor Wilson
Wilson
Woodey
Minneapolis
West
Haltimorg Sun
Wilson on democracy and free government ideals
Woodrow Wilson articulates democracy as a government unmangled by private interests and not used to serve individuals or party aims. He argues a leader must be free of obligations to any man or group and cannot accept a nomination that binds him to others, especially for the presidency.
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The
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Antitoxin Distribution Rules Reinforced This Winter
State Board of Health keeps existing antitoxin rules as diphtheria spreads. Through a manufacturer arrangement the serum is sold at prime cost, under one third of the retail price. Orders may be sent anytime and shipped from Richmond by the first carriage, with billing by the manufacturer. The board aims to maximize wide, affordable access during the season.
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State Board of Health
Richmond
Board of Health
Virginia Apple Growers Lead Export Effort Amid Tax Debate
The Virginia Apple crop moves forward as Augusta and Albemarle fruit belts bustle. Virginia Fruit Growers Inc. reports record output and expanding exports with expert packing standards, inspectors, and shipments to London. The piece contrasts economic concerns with government spending and taxation debates in Virginia.
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Virginia
Augusta
Albemaine
Staunton
Virginia Fruit Growers, Inc
Virginia Apples
Clarence W. Moomaw
Virgin Fruit Growers, Inc
Virginia Horticultural Society
Virgiia Fruit Growers, Inc
Valley
Piedmont
Moomaw
Virginia Fruit Growers,Inc
London
Football Rules Unchanged After New York Deliberations
The 1912 football rules remain practically the same after the central board for football officials finished talks in New York Saturday night. Officials, managers, coaches, and captains from eastern schools heard Water Camp interpret the rules and offered suggestions.
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Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee
Central Board For Football
New York
Water Camp
New Market Battle Echoes In VMI History
Virginia Military Institute at Lexington reflects on its Civil War heritage. Cadets aged fourteen to twenty formed a battalion participating in Breckenridge’s 1864 New Market action, where they aided a Confederate victory over Sigel’s forces. E. R. Turner’s The New Market Campaign analyzes the campaign with balanced detail.
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Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Stonewall Jackson
Rangjong
Breckenridge
New Market
Sigel
Shenandoah Valley
Geneva
E. R. Turner
Ann Arbor
Broadminded Governor Wilson Praises Taft in Western Speech
In a Western address Governor Wilson lauds President Taft praising his patriotism integrity and public purpose. The Philadelphia Public Ledger calls Wilson's remarks the happiest utterance of the campaign and extols him as a broad minded statesman and honorable debater.
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Wilson
President Taft
United States
Washington
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Statesman
Smith new W and L president from Davidson College
Dr Henry Louis Smith begins his tenure as Washington and Lee University president after leaving Davidson College North Carolina to succeed Dr George H Denny at Alabama He meets student body with a strong pledge to advance Virginia and the South valuing scholastic standards over material wealth The Richmond Virginian urges congratulations for Smith and Washington and Lee for securing his leadership
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Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Davidson College
North Carolina
George H. Denny
University of Alabama
Smith
Washington and Lee
Virginia
South
Denny
Sarth
Richmond
Virginian
Costly Capture and Conviction of Allen Clan
Settlement with Baldwin Feltz Detectives reveals state expenses in capturing Sidney Allen and Wesley Edwards after the Carroll County courthouse murders. Total costs near 15,000 with pending court and jail fees potentially pushing toward 30,000. Maude Iroler and her father Frank Iroler are tied to rewards and withheld payments.
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Baldwin‘Feltz Detectives, Inc
Carroll Courthouse
W.G. Baldwin
Richmond
Mann
Baldwin-Pelte
Hillsville
Wytheville
Mr. Baldwin
Sidney Allen
Wesley Edewards
Allens
Baldwin
Commonwealth
Che
Governor Man
Carroll Mountaines
North Carolina
The
Times
Dispatch
Maude Iroler
Wesley Edwards
Frank Iroler
Iroler
Edward
Maud Iroler
Writ of Error in Swartz Case Before Supreme Court
Supreme Court grants writ of error in Swarte ve. C. and O. railway from circuit court. Swartz was awarded 17,00 for injuries in an accident. appeal led to the writ from Staunton. If not expedited, another hearing may exceed a year. Perry of Staunton for railway. Allen of Covington for plaintiff.
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Supreme Court
Swarte Ve
Swartz
Staunton
Isi
J. Martin Perry
Wm. E. Allen
Covington
Clifton Forge
Morgan to Back Taft Campaign Rumor
The Alexandria News notes J Pierpont Morgan may finance the Taft campaign and recalls his history of investing in railways, suggesting influence in national politics through finance.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Taft
Alexandria News
Qrelies
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the Gazette
Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Apples OF
Moore
Tyro
Charlottesville
A. I
Allen Clan
Miss Maud Iroler
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