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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1905

Page

9

Fight for Baby Girl Divorce Suit Ends in Custody Battle

Myrs C Weymouth, wife of Randolph Enterprise editor, was arrested in Cumberland on the arrival of the Central train after taking the couple’s two year old daughter from Elkins. The court had awarded custody to the father pending divorce proceedings for infidelity. Weymouth plans to return to Elkins with the child while the mother remains in Cumberland.

West Virginia Elkins Cumberland Washington Post Myrs C. Lee Weymouth Randolph Enterprise W. Wa West Virginia Central

West Virginia Central to Build Large Yards at Thomas

Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland reports that the West Virginia Central Railway part of the Wabash system will establish extensive yards and shops near Thomas West Virginia. The superintendent’s headquarters may move from Cumberland to Thomas, making the town a railroad center as lines fully connect. The line recently acquired the Belington and Northern and took over the Belington and Beaver Creek, creating an important coal road in the region.

West Virginia Central Thomas W. Va Washington Post Cumberland Md West Virginia Central Rail Way W V Cumberland Belington Northern Beaver Creek

Passes Fifty Year Mare Anniversary at Frederick

Special to The Washington Post Frederick Md April Services today marked the fiftieth anniversary of the corner-stone laying of All Saints Protestant Episcopal Church in Frederick. Rev E T Heifenstein rector of St Johns Parish Howard County preached this morning and Rev Dr Kfor Eschbach Evangelical Reformed Church delivered an address at tonight service. Rev T M Freeman Ditzen Presbyterien Church spoke as well. Tomorrow morning Maryland shop will preach and tomorrow night Bishop Peterkin of West Virginia will give an address.

Frederick Washington Frederck All Saints’ Protestant Episcopal Church E. T. Heifenstein St John's Parish Howard Counts Kfor Eschbach Evangelical Reformed Church Presbyterien Maryland Wall Peterkin West Virginia All Baits’ Church

Captured Insane Negro Report Sparked Local Outcry

A party of North Carolina hunters mistook a Black woman for an animal while she reportedly wandered from Duplin County for weeks. They captured her near Wilmington but she was not harmed, and arrangements were made to send her to an asylum. The event occurred as trains passed through Wilmington, with witnesses recounting the tense moment.

North Carolina Spental Washington Wimington NC Duplin County DU J. Corbett Yriosiar Wilson FE Pridgen W. J. Pridgen Curtie Wilmington Capuit

Scientists Journey Through Maryland to Boost Crops

A two car special train of Baltimore and Washington scientists visits Western Maryland to lecture farmers on raising corn yields. Led by Dr. H. J. Webber and Prof. T. Taliaferro, the party cites Maryland’s corn value at 7.46 million dollars and proposes adding 2 million by gaining ten bushels per acre. They urge using Maryland seed and caution against planting Maryland corn in the South or North due to growth rates.

Maryland Washington Post Hagerstown Baltimore Washington, D. C H. J. Webber Department of Agriculture Prof T. Taliaferro Maryland Agricultural Station W. J. Amoss Farmers’ Institute R. W. Sylvester Joseph P. Owens

Fall From Horse Kills Seventeen-Year-Old in Maryland

Harry Hoffman, 17, of Bakersville Washington County, died instantly near Grimes Station after vertigo struck him as he rode a horse on the Norfork and Western line. He fell headfirst, breaking his neck, was taken to A C Poffenberger’s store, and then home. Survived by mother Anna Hoffman and siblings Myrtle, Bertha, and Seibert.

Washington Post Hagerstown Harry Hoffma Anna Hoffman Bakersville Washington County Grimes Station Norfolk and Western Railway J. D. Eakle Emmet Middlekauff Louisa Beeler Phunge A. C. Poffenberger W. M. Reichard Fairplay Bakersvile Myrtle Hoffman Conway, & C Bessie Hoffman G Bakersville

Young Preachers Ordained in Salisbury Methodist Protestant Church

Five men were ordained into the Maryland annual conference of the Methodist Protestant Church in Salisbury. The ordination sermon was by Rev. H C. Cushing. Clergy at morning and evening services paid tribute to late ministers Rev. Abraham and Rev. Charles S. Livingston. Detective Proctor spoke at a courthouse gathering in the afternoon. communion and memorial services followed.

Methodist Protestant Church Washington Post Salisbury Maryland T. Little WU HF. Jones T .P. Krauss Clayborn Phillips B. M. Dibbie B. B. Shipley H C. Cushing D. D Salsbury Detective Proctor Washington, D. C Abraham D.D Charles S. Livingston

Negro Leader Retires Sparks Norfolk Political Change

Norfolk Virginia April 9 A Negro leader retires as William Thorogood steps down after federal service. With only 508 colored Republicans on the books many lack poll tax qualification. A mass meeting will organize a suffrage league and the Colored Republican League will elect a successor to Thorogood as president.

William Thorogood Washington Post Norfolk, Va Norfolk Colored Republican League Wiliam Thorogood Thorogood Ins Virginia

Union Condemns Stuart Appointment in Portsmouth

The Central Labor Union of Portsmouth condemns United States Marshal J E B Stuart for choosing a Richmond man over TY. Howard McCracken as deputy US marshal. McCracken, formerly a Portsmouth resident, had strong local backing with petitions in Portsmouth and Newport News.

Portsmouth Washington Post Norfolk Central Labor Union of United States J. E. B. Stuart Richmond Howard McCracken Marshal Stuart McCracken Newport News McCrackens

Shots Frightened Gamblers in Norfolk Raid

Police fire volley to trap occupants of a gaming house in Norfolk. C Morgan, alleged proprietor, arrested for maintaining a gambling house. fifteen patrons jailed for unlawful gaming. No bullets hit anyone. Also brief notices: deaths in Hagerstown and Annapolis, and Cumberland corner stone plan for Masonic Temple. Two rail workers killed nearby. lace curtain fire in Washington. Electric Bitters advertised.

Washington Post Norfolk C. Morgan

Pennsylvania Railroad Train Schedules and Connections

Station at Sixth and B Streets offers 7:30 AM daily services. Numerous routes include Pittsburg Express, Chicago Special, Pennsylvania Limited, St. Louis Limited, Western and Buffalo Express, Cleveland and Cincinnati Express, Pacific Express, and Congressional Limited with connections to Harrisburg, Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and more. Ticket offices at Fifteenth and G and at the station. Main 1640 for cab service.

Pennsylvania Railroad Sixth B Streets Pittsburg Chicago Harrisburg Cincinnati Indianapolis Youlsville St. Louis THE Pennsylvania Limited ST. Louis Limited Cininnati Loulaville ALN Line Pullmar Washington St Louis Nashville Louis Vile Chicago Limited Toledo Cleveland ST. Louis Express Pullman Western Express Cleveland and Cincinnati Express Pacific Express Buffalo Day Express Buffalo Kane Canandaigua Rochester Niagara Falls Elmira Renovo Williamsport Buffalo Night Express Erie Elo Philadelphia New York East Congressional Limited Boston Atlantic City Baltimore War Annapolis Pope's Creek Sundae W. W. Atterbury J. BR. Wood FO. W. Boyd Southern Railway Harrisonburg Ware Danville Washington and Florida Limited Columbia Savannah Jacksonville United States Fast Mail Firetolasas New Orleans Way Manassas Warrenton Charlottesville Atlanta Columbus Pinehurst San Francisco Florida Columba Augusta Port Tampa Memphis Lynchburg Roanoke Knoxville Chattanooga Southwestern Limited Ali Pullman Macon Bluemont Leesburg Bluamont Pa. Ave Pennsylvania Gage PRR Spencer Hardwick W. H. Taylor Agene L Brown Northwest Louisville Wheeling Winchester Annapolis Frederick Hagerstown Gaithersburg Washington Junction Union Transfer Company Pennslvenia Ave New York Ave 16Th St Station St. Huge Chesapeake and Ohio Pennsylvania Station Louieville Cipelonati Virginia Hot Springs V. Limited Lexington St. Youle Ofice Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Street Bristol Winston- Salem Tor Norfolk Norfolk Berryville Luray Shenandoah New York Avenue

Suit to recover storage and repairs on automobiles

This legal notice records a suit to recover 178.60 with interest from February 1, 1905, for storage and repairs on defendant’s automobiles. It orders the defendant to appear within forty days to defend and show cause for condemnation, with an April 1905 date and references to Samuel E. Miels, Justice of the Peace, and Hamilton & Colbert, attorneys.

Samuel £. Miels Pesce Hamilton & Colbert Apld Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia William D. C. Murdock William A. Gordon Wiliam D.C. Murdock Alt Washington Post and Evening Star Washington Law Reporter Court Geni Wendell PF. Btafford James Tanner Register of District of Columbia Martha Cutler Chas. W. Darr Annie Partridge Charles J. Murphy Alven Wrederteh Griffith Belle Grifith Friter Marie The Sacred Heart Washington Post Wendell & Stafford Justice Register of Wills Patrick Curtin Supreme Court of Theistrict of Columbia Honorah Curtin Julo N. Curtin James O'Hagan A. m WEN+ DELL Stafford Willa Eugunda Jones

Baltimore and Ohio Rail schedule to Philadelphia New York

Train timetable for the Baltimore and Ohio line lists departures from New Jersey Avenue station with Royal Blue Limited and Pullman services. Includes daily and Sunday routes to Philadelphia and New York, with numerous times, car types, and connections nationwide.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Jersey Ave Royal Blue Line Philadelphia New York Royal Limited Ali Pullman A. Slepera Atlanticity

Proposals for coal deliveries to Washington Gas Light Company

Sealed proposals dated March 28 1906 seek bids for 30 000 tons of 3 4 inch gas coal 18 000 tons of 3 4 inch coal and 20 000 tons of anthracite broken coal plus 5000 tons steam coal to be delivered to West and East Stations Washington DC. Bids due April 10 1905 with security for faithful fulfillment and Company reserve right to reject bids.

Washington, D. C Washington Gas Jig Company Tenth Street West Station Twenty-sixth G Streets Northwest Twelfth East Station Washington Gas Light Company Apid,inc Washington Potomac River Eleventh Street Henry B. F Macfarland Henry L. West John Biddle D. Claps Rosslyn 30Th Street C. & O. Canal Northwest W. Riley Deeble Georgetown Gaslight Co Washington, D Georgetown Gas Light Company Office of Bune National Museum Library of Ometess Pheaton Bernard R. Green

Telegraphic Mails Schedule for Various Regions

Postal notices outline weekly dispatch times from New York and Boston for ships to the Caribbean, Central and South America, the Panama Canal Zone, and the Trans-Pacific routes. It lists dates, steamer names, and destinations including Bermuda Haiti Jamaica Cuba Colombia Venezuela Costa Rica and more.

Brazil Catania New York la Pernambuco Maceio Rio Janeiro Argentina Bermuda Mnagua Haiti Santa Marta Magdalena Department Colombia Adirondack Port AL Princh ST Wand Petit Goave Alx Cayes Nicaragua Honduras Salvador Panama Canal Zone Cauca Department Ecuador RERO Bolivia Chile Orizaba Caron Guatemala Hendrick Port DE Paix Curacad Venezuela Trinidad Guiana Santiago Cuba Cienfuegas Turks Island Dominican Republic Cherox&a Clayucatan Campeche Viglancia Mexico ST Kitts Nevis St Eustatius ST Martins Uller Bahamas S Seneca Mall Sla Tampay Caribbee Porto Plata Brighton Boston Porto Rico Curacao Philadelphia Columbia Costa Rica Limon Grenada ST Vincent Cicdad Holivar Dunstan Para Manaos Port Tampa Vila New Orleans Giso Newpolngland North Sydney Doges Jamaica Rai Ateamer Philadelpha Miami Fla British Honduras New Orleans New Oleans Nicaragla East Coast Panama Canal Zonh New Ontearn Trans-Pacific Mails

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