Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Apr 30, 1910, p. 25

Winchester Fire Losses Top Sixty Thousand in Two Days

A two day Winchester blaze spree destroyed about 60 000 dollars of property including Halze and Bro planing mill and lumber yards and the skating rink owned by B L Glaize. Firemen battled flames for hours and armed guards patrolled the district as detectives worked the arson case.

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Glaize Washington Post Winchester Halze & Bro Larga BL L. Glaize Baker's Baltimore and Ohio Glatze Intant Tonlebt Cra Hrederick County

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List of 1910 Baltimore obituaries and funeral notices

Obituaries and funeral notices for multiple residents dated April 1910. Entries include Joseph D. Sheedy of Washington, Hither Ann Austin of Detroit, Earl Alma Brewer, Welleral DuBois, Mary M. Lgn, William H. Pritch Leet, Harriet Smith, Anne Wood, and a memorial for Dolly Ogle. Details give residence addresses, relatives, funeral arrangements, and interment plans.

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Joseph D Annie T. Aiken Sheedy Austin Frederick R. Austin Ann John Austin Detroit Mich Emil §. Lange Vienna Brewer Providence Hospital Warren J Earl Alma Brewer Niles Jate Gq’ Street St. Peter's Church Mount Oliver Cemetery Baltimore Sun Pwelfitt Street Welleral Dubois Ang Cameron Aly al Va Mary Tripcleett William H. Pritchlut Mex Blanch Gorden Firth Pets Finners Smith Condit Road Harriet Law Hiram Brmith Torr T Street Anne Totten Wood Maude Earle Thomas Tlalmes

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Death of a boy by accidental shooting in Charlottesville

A family in Charlottesville reports a fatal shooting when a shop clerk, Northey, bought a revolver from a Negro boy who then alerted the clerk to the danger. While the clerk examined the weapon, the boy tried to flee and was shot as the pistol discharged unintentionally. Northey surrendered to authorities for investigation by the coroner.

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Expert Against Dr Hyde Conflicts on Poison Death Verdict

In Kennas City Mo April 2 the Hyde murder trial shifted to expert medical testimony with Dr Frank L Hall testifying on the autopsy of Col Thomas H Swope. Hall said no natural cause appeared in Swope and under cross examination admitted earlier statements could yield a death by senile debility. He finally said death could be due to poisoning based on a long hypothetical. Mildred Fox testified she fell ill with typhoid fever after dining at the Swope home.

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Kennas City Frank L. Hall B. C. Hyde Col Thomas H. Swope Hall Ludwig Hektoen Chicago Col. Swope Swope Hyde Walsh Col.Swope Atwood Hart Dr. Hall Mildred Fox Swope Home and’ Mia

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Ada Wolfe Shot in Hagerstown Tragedy Names Suspect

Ada Wolfe, 29, daughter of Nathaniel Cross of Boonsboro, was shot three times in eastern Hagerstown and is in critical condition after a quarrel with David Bowers, 35, who is accused in a dying statement. Police found a revolver with three empty chambers at his brother Edward Bowers’ home.

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Washington Post Hagerstown Ada Walfe Nathaniel Cross Boonsboro David Bowers Calvin Bowers Wolfe Washington County Hospital

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Fires Home in Play In Hagerstown Child’s Escape

In Hagerstown Maryland on April 29 Catherine Moore three years old and a playmate wandered to the public square. After being found in another city section the child’s mother punished her by bed and the child set the house on fire with matches. The McCarter meat shop residence on High street suffered heavy damage.

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Washington Post Hagerstown Catherine’ Moore Thomas H. Moore Thomas McCarter High Street

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West Virginia Postmasters Named and Local News flash

The President appointed postmasters in West Virginia including Beard Pocahontas county and Friel Monarch Kanawha county with other appointed names. A mine No. 2 belter and fanhouse at Franklin burned from a smokestack leak. Harrison county reports 13 140 school children, up 92. Jury in the Waldron case failed to agree and was discharged. Gov Glasscock and T C Miner pick a site for James Rumsey statue at Shepherdstown College. Martin L Steck dies in Welch Run at 71 after pneumonia. wife predeceased him and seven children survive. Danville election result stands with no contest. Willard banquet hosts physicians from across the country.

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West Virginia Beard Pocahontas County Craig TL. Friel Monarch Kanawha County James Coleman New Thacker Minga County Edward T.rea Gov. Glasscock Shepherdstown College James Rumsey Rumsey Fulton

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Licensed to Marry in Montgomery County

Walter Jt. Dunawin aged 20 and Grace Lolzear aged 72 seek license in Montgomery County MG The Rev H F wine jams Thomde H Whitaker age 28 and Allein Ht Ware age 19 The Rev William H Psi Alexantis age 28 of Baltimore and Mary B de Nev J Henning Netmsy in the notice.

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Walter Jt. Dunawin Grace Lolzear Montgomery ‘County H. F. Wine Jams Thomde H. Whitaker Allein Ht. Ware William H. Psi Alexantis Baltimore Mary B. de Nev J. Henning Netmsy

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Births and Deaths Recorded in Health Office Ledger

Health office records list numerous births including boys and girls born to families such as James H. Birtha and Buttle V. Drvver and others at various halls and homes. Deaths include Anne H. Knight age 4, Anoy Clarkson, Matilda G. Pumphrey, Green J. Jordan, Coraline Taylor and several others linked to Providence and Washington facilities with ages ranging from 4 to 70.

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Anne HE. Knight Arving St Niv Anoy Clarkson Providence Hospital Matilda G. Pumphrey Green J. Jordan Casualty Hospital Coraline Taylor Oliver Johnom Jonsy Faust Washington Asylum Martha, Andrews Tubsreulonts Hospital

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Virginia Briefs Touch On Rabid Dog Bite And Collapses

Virginia briefs report three children bitten by a rabid dog near Aspinwall Charlotte County a store roof collapse in Portsmouth with no injuries Robert Harris held for grand jury in Roanoke for shooting a Black man Arlen Saunders to recover after being shot Fire at Danville damages a $15000 stock at W Johnson Co dry goods and a five story building contract awarded News Lifters report Lt McCracken to report at Narragansett Bay station for naval war college summer conference Rev Grant’s stables burned at Dinwiddie County Courthouse.

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Robert Harris Roanoke WI Mitchel Arlen Saunders Saunders Danville J. Wermatt J. T. Wisin & Co Richmond Hew Rudnor Howard Moss News John J. “McCracken Fredericksburg T. McCricken Narragansett “Bay Naval War College

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Obituary notices from Virginia towns report several deaths

In Virginia obituaries from Harrisonburg Charlottesville Fredericksburg and Richmond many residents are noted as dying in April. James R Heaton of Mount Clinton died in Missouri at age three from tuberculosis and will be buried at home. Susan Huckstep 37 died in a local hospital and is survived by husband and children. Mrs William Smith died at her son in law's home in Spotsylvania aged elderly. Miss Fannie White of Caroline died at Bowling Green aged about seven and Miss Irene Rixey of Caroline died in Richmond aged 63. J Blake Chew formerly of the city died at his home in Prince William county of typhoid fever age 60. Virginius Borstoux 74 died at the Retreat for the Sick from gout. he was a former Confederate soldier and Richmond Grays member.

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Harrisonburg James R. Heaton W. C. Heaton Mount Clinton Missouri Charlottesville Susan Huckstep Harrysville Fredericksburg William. Smith John Potlock Spottsylvania County Fannie White Caroline County Joan I. White Bowling Green Irene Rixey Richmond J. Blake Chew City Prince ~William County Virginius Borstoux Richmond Grays

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Lynchburg Beats Roanoke 6 3 In Second Series Clash

Lynchburg rebounds to defeat Roanoke 6 to 3 in the second game of the series. Brandon held Roanoke to eleven hits as Lynchburg tallies come in pairs, with standout batting support and small-ball scoring. Time: 1 hour 48 minutes. Washington Post dispatch from Lynchburg April 23.

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North Carolina Beats Wake Forest 1 0 In Pitchers Duel

UNC returns from a northern swing to blank Wake Forest 1 0 at Chapel Hill. Hedgepeth pitched a complete game with ten strikeouts, Daniels and Watkins behind him for UNC. In Mobile Ala a Confederate Veterans order reappoints Gen. W H Mickle as adjutant general.

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North Carolina Wake Forest Washington Post Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Beore Big Hedgepeth Mel Scor W. E. Mickle Mobile Ala George W. Gordon The United Confederate Veterans W. H. Mickle

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Virginia Weddings and Local Notices From April Reports

Fredericksburg wedding at Montague Baptist Chapel for Benjamin J Newton and Mies Alice Lena Hudson. North Tazewell notes Lettle Peery wedding to Henry Harmon at Mr C H Peery’s home. Hagerstown reports William Huckley’s marriage to Miss Suft Mary’s Catholic reg card. Keyser WV set for July 6 congressional convention amid WV GOP battles with Sturgis and Forman in district race.

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Fredericksburg Benjamin ‘J. Newton Mies Alice Lena” Hudson William H. Hudson Gera King George County Montague Baptist Chapel J. H. Newbill Tazewsl C. H. Peery North Tazewell Mise Lettle Peery Henry Harman Wankington’ Post Hagerstown William J. Huckley Ft. Mary Mt Health Washington Post Keyser W. Va Republi_can West Virginia Sturgis L. J. Forman State Senate Sturgiss

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Fusion Ticket Emerges In Local Election Fight

A heated local race sees both white and black factions withdraw after two caucuses. A fusion ticket forms, featuring a colored candidate, challenging the old board up for reelection. Names on the old slate include Marion Ducket, Francis Gash, John Haynes, Frederick Eller, and Augustus H. Dahler with opponents Theodore Sooneberg, Frederick Breitschneider, John Hhorback, William Constantine, and Bert Culley colored.

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Ias Marion Ducket Francis Gash John Haynes Frederick Eller Augustus H. Dahler Theodore Sooneberg Frederick Breitschneider John Hhorback Wiliam Constantine Bert Culley

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Alexandria Jury Clears Railway After Inquest Verdict

The Alexandria inquest into the death of an unidentified man struck by a car near Rosemont adjourned as officers investigated. Police Chief Goods testified no foul play or drugging was found, with a verdict exonerating the railway and its employee. the city will bury the dead man at public expense.

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Plan Sequel to Storm Disruption on Inauguration Day

Baltimore April report notes AT&T seeks state good roads commission permission to lay conduits along Maryland roads from Philadelphia to Baltimore and toward Washington. The project aims to supplement existing lines with an underground mineral conduit system connecting major cities, prompted by the Taft inauguration storm that disrupted communications.

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Unpaid Jamestown Exposition Stock Affects Creditors

In Norfolk on April 23 Justice Waddil ruled that unpaid stock subscriptions form part of a corporation's trust estate for creditors. The decision upheld the demurrer against a collective suit to collect unpaid subscriptions, noting defendants' entitlement to individual jury trials in a state court.

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Norfolk Waddil

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Katherine Gould Industrial Farm to Train Youth in Virginia

Mrs Katherine Gould deeded her Lynchburg Virginia estate of 140 acres to the Katherine Gould Industrial Farm for an industrial school offering free training to young people. The transfer, made through an 8 New Jersey corporation, reserves life use to Mrs Gould. The property cost her over 100000 dollars and is located on a Virginia farm near Lynchburg.

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Downs Barks Commissioner

Baltimore officials announce J Dukes Downs selected as banking commissioner with a 3000 yearly pay The State board also set May B as the bid opening date for 1500000 in State road bonds involving Gov Crothers Comptroller Hering and Treasurer Vandiver

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Washington Post Baltimore State Board of Public Works Gov. Crothers Hering Vandiver J. Dukes Downs

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Divorce suit cites spouse neglect and single dress in twelve years

Cumberland Md April 2. Mrs Satile D Baldwin sues Frank M Baldwin for divorce alleging he wastes his time fishing and has given her only one dress in twelve years while leaving her to manage the inherited 2 1 2 acre farm. Road Supervisors named for Montgomery County districts. Rockville Md April 2. County commissioners appoint district supervisors including Joseph Allnutt H Samuel Riggs Percy Price J Clinton Dorsey and William Gregg in district one.

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Cumberland Satile D Baldwin Frank M. Baldwin Montgomery Washington Post Rockville Joseph Allnutt H. Samuel Riggs Percy Price J. Clinton Dorsey William Is. Gregg Hoyle H. T. Mites Titus W. Warfield Neal Watkins Wiliam Waters William Wae Jam Aud Lewis D. Mainhart George D. Jones Benon D. Alisuits Marcellus Wade Clyde Gruyth Charles G. Duffét H. Clay Perry William G. Counselman Charles A. Clagett Gith Benjamin D. Canby Henderson Benton G. Ray George A. B. Cissell B.D. Beall

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Missing Penn Hall Student Carola Craig Feared Dead

Miss Carola Craig, 17, a Penn Hall student at Wilson College, vanished after leaving her aunts in Chambersburg on Wednesday. A note claimed she would be found in Conocacheague Creek, fueling fears of self harm while authorities search for the Philadelphia native and daughter of Dr. Thomas Craig.

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Hagerstown Wilson College Penn Hall Chambersburg Carola Craig Thomas Craig Philadelphia Miss Craig Misses Craig Craig Miss Watts Peny Hall Miles Craig Conocacheague Creek

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Saloons Allowed to Stay Open on Primary Election Day

Western Maryland report notes Cumberland saloons may remain open next Tuesday per State's Attorney Robb. Frederick officials pass ordinance funding a 64,000 bond issue to cover city floating debt. W C I U offers reward for arrest of cigarette sellers to underage individuals. Farmer Eugene Trayer, about 17, killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Beeds Mills. Harper Potting, son of J B Poting, wounded with a gutshot at Western Maryland Hospital Cumberland after a barn shooting. gun handed to a companion who discharged it.

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Cumberland Robb Frederick Waynesboro Eugene Trayer Baltimore and Ohio Beeds Milla Harper Potting J. B. Poting Hendricks Western Maryland Hospital

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Officials Transferred and Divorces Noted in Baltimore

Baltimore headquarters announce May 1 move for Rob ert Finny to Pittsburg general agent post. Loree and Williams swaps, Laughlin to succeed Williams. Mrs Eliott seeks absolute divorce from William D. Elliott in Rockville court. Harold Elliott custody sought. Miss Mary Jane Speer and Harry Nicholls wed at Rockville. Richmond officers invited to Windsor for 12st anniversary Blues event.

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Washington Post Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Robert Finny Pittsburg W. W. C. Loree Rockville Mary Jane Speer Harry Theodore Nicholls Washington W. D. Keene Southern Methodist Church Richmond Biney Ottawa Ontario Laing Twenty-first Regiment, Infantry Windsor Richmond Richmond Light Infantry Blues

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Maryland Weddings in Hagerstown and Nearby Areas

April 29 wedding notes from Hagerstown list Miss Bessie M. Booth and Jesse H. Cavender married at a parsonage by Rev. Conrad Clever. Additional nuptials include Grace Mary Bitner with Norman D. Neidigh in Hagerstown by Rev. A. L. Hubbard, and Mary Hargebrodes with Blaine Warner in Carlisle. Other couples are Sedie Boyd with George Strotme of North Mountain, Mannie B. Shank with Albert Gaylor at United Brethren parsonage, and Daisy Sharon with Edward Achkettle at St. Peters rectory. Also noted: A. G Kamounds appointed clerk for Danville US courts after W. M. Mauzy’s death.

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Hagerstown Bessie M. Booth Wordfordsburg Jesse Hi. Cavender Purcell Conrad Clever Grace Mary Bitner Norman Neidigh Newville A. L. Hubbard Methodist Charen Mary Hargebrodes Blaine Warner Carlisle Albert Gaylor Bakersville United Brethren _ parsonage C. W. Hutaler Hancock Daisy Sharon Edward Achkettle Littis Orleans St. Peter's Thomas D. Retchart

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