Upper Marlboro Fair Opens With Big First Day Crowd
The twelfth annual Upper Marlboro Prince George County Agricultural Fair opened with good attendance despite poor weather. Highlights included racing with Gladstone and Delmas taking first money, and Sly's Ethel Bertha winning the one-half mile heat. A scheduled bout between Kid Sullivan and Tom Daly looms today after racing.
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Bowling
Gladstone
Wright
Delmas
Sly
Ethel Bertha
Kid Sullivan
Tom Daly
Washington Post
Upper Marlboro Md
Agricultural Fair Association
Prince George County
Marland Counties
Baltimore
Washington
Thomas J. Grant
Jesse Ash
Cedar~ville
James Hayner
Omaha
Nebr
Heis
House of Reformation
Chellenhar
Maryland
Patuxent
C. and
A. Clagett
Alice D
Wo Hil
W G. Brooke
la Plata
Forestvill
Hamilton
Mudd
Hurd and
Brown
Forestville
Marlboro
Friendship
Nihil Stock Farm
Franklin Weems
John H. Braband
Harry W. Bowling
A T Brooke
George A Brady
Henry Wo Claged
Jot Goldsborough
J. Harris
Jo Larimere
Nutt Stock Farm
J 4 Pyles
Po J Hardener
Henry Sprientney
A Oh
John EB Lansbuy
Robert L Wells
Berkshire
Weich
Albert Parker
WW. Hutchinson
Upper Marl- Lord
James Morrow
Richard 38. Hill
Walliam G Brooke
Gladstone, H. Ww
Gowling Voyats
Miss Gieam
el Capitano
Windetone
Amicus W
ME Bo
Glad~ Wine
J Wright
Era
Little Bob
Fred Kallam
Laurel
Slye
Lady Bess
Virginia Grace
Lese Wastavarte
White
Ethel Lectha
Lady Hess
Fou T
Harry Woodfurd
Ray M. Ros Hal
Tor Daly
Brooklyn
Jimmie Farren
John Leekner
Republican Battle in Third District GOP Primary
In the Third Congressional district a dispute pits W. S. Edwards against Joseph H. Gaines for the Republican nomination. The National Committee proposes a primary in Kanawha and Fayette or an umpire panel to settle the claims. Edwards signals willingness. Gaines has not yet responded. Delegations from Kanawha, Clay, Fayette, and Summers loom large, risking dual conventions unless settled before Hinton.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Edwards
Joseph H. Gaines
Republican National Committee
Republican National Congressional Committee
N. B Scott
Republican National Executive Committee
Atkinson
Hinton
Gaines
Kanawha
Fayette
Eawards
Congressman Gaines
Clay
Summers
Refused Marriage License Under Racial Law In Maryland
William H Copp of Woodstock Virginia sought a license to wed Ligzie F Shipe of Woodstock Maryland but Clerk George B Oswald refused citing Maryland law barring marriages between whites and those of Negro descent. Copp claimed one sixteenth Negro heritage and was warned of penalties up to ten years in prison. The couple, with Copp claiming paternity of a two month old child, planned to marry in Chambersburg Pennsylvania after Virginia officials denied a license.
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Washington Post
Bagerstown
William H. Copp
Woodstock
Ligzie F. Shipe
Copp
George B. Oswald
Maryland
Miss Shipe
Virginia
Chambersburg
Shadow Over Richmond as Dark Cloud Fills Sky
In Richmond a sudden West cloud darkened the city causing fear of judgment among locals while some sought calm understanding. The sky turned to twilight, birds fell silent, and a heavy rain followed before daylight returned to normal, leaving many relieved.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Custody of Ruth Smith Awarded to Uncle in Virginia
In Winchester Virginia August 15 the corporation court awarded custody of Ruth Smith a ten year old girl to Simon Rice of Frederick Maryland. The Children's Home Society had taken the child from the mother citing unfitness. Grandfather Presley Barrick of Fredericks worried a custody bid but was blocked by his upcoming marriage. Letters from Frederick residents showing Rice could care for the child led to Ruth's custody transfer to Rice.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Corporation Court
Simon Rice
Frederick
Ruth Smith
Children's Home Society of Virginia
Ruth
Presley Barrick
Frederik
Mr. Barrick
Mr. Rice
Horse Thieves Capture Team on Fredericksburg Streets
Clarence Kennedy and Joseph Sidney, claimed Philadelphia origins, seized a horse and wagon from JL Walker on a Fredericksburg street. The team was traced across the Free Bridge, chased with Officer Tansill, and captured near Potomac Run in Stafford County. They were sent to the grand jury for charge of chattel-stealing after a mayoral preliminary trial.
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Fredericksburg
Washington Post
Clarence Kennedy
Joseph Sidney
Philadelphia
JL © Walker
Walker
Free Bridge
Tansill
Potomac Run
Stafford County
Willis
Kentucky
Tazewell
James P. Shost
Néweil Shost
Rave
Mun Pike
Yen Ane
SHERIFFS LOSE PERQUISITES Saving to the State in Matter of Taking Convicts
In Clarksburg West Virginia on August 16 taxpayers will see tax reform take effect allowing three guards for ten convicts transported to the State Penitentiary instead of one deputy per prisoner. The change slashes travel costs and, reformers say, will cover the expense of the special session.
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Washington Post
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Stubborn Richmond fire at Forbes & Co burns long
A large fire at W. J. Forbes & Co. in Richmond Va caused hours of smoke and flames, pulling in the entire city department. An engine captain Walter Shaw was injured with a broken arm. The loss was listed at $40 000, insured. The blaze drew crowds as the meat market scent spread through the city.
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Washington
Richmond
W. 3. Forbes & Co
Walter B. Shaw
West Virginia Railroad Assessment and Local Political Posts
Multiple short items from West Virginia and nearby areas cover the state board of public works meeting the annual railroad levy assessment in Charleston for the coming year, plus Randolph County Republican ticket selection, Jefferson County Democratic committee organization, a local arrest for robbing a drowned man, a Loudoun county old soldiers reunion, and a note on tartar and dental care. The collection preserves local political, civic, and social items with names of officials, towns, and counties.
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West Virginia
Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Public Works
Island Inn
Coal and Coke Railroad
Magron
Leesburg
Caldiers
Loudoun
Bentons Woods
Leithton
J. Wilam Jones
Election Officers Named In Montgomery County Appointments
The Montgomery County board of elections named judges and clerks for the November election. Democrats Samuel Riggs Elisha Etchison and Republican Henry M. Linair appoint party pairings across districts including Laytonsville Clarkeburg Poolesville Rockville Colesville Darnestown Bethesda Olney Gaithersburg Potomac Barnesville Damascus Wheaton precincts with the Wheaton district awaiting Democratic appointments.
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Montgomery County
Weahington
Rockville
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Samuel Riggs
Elisha C. Etchison
Henry M. Linaig
Laytonsville
Joseph M. Pape
Henry H. Griffith
Lloyd C
Bethesda
M. Wilson Offutt
Ira HH. Fill
C. H. Matthews
EH. Crockett
Olney
George EB. White
Joseph T. Moore, Jr
Lewis N. Barnes Ty
George H. Jones
John C. Bentley
Charles J. Shaw
James M. Strain
Walter Dorsey
Galthersburg
William H. Talbott
Idrlage D. Kingsley
John Thomas Martin
Adelbert C. Jordan
Potomac
Henry M. Clagett
John W. Lynch
Charles H. Creamer
John L. Ball
Barnesville
Isaac M. Emmert
John W.brown
Clagett C. Hilton
Wil
Horseflesh in Show Ring at Harrisonburg Show Results
Rockingham Horse and Colt Show Association opened in Harrisonburg Virginia under wet weather, drawing larger attendance than last year. The event featured high quality classes in pairs of high stepper horses, ladies ridden horses, hunting and jumping divisions, with notable visitors from New York Philadelphia Washington and Charlottesville. Prizes awarded across Morgan and Percheron stock, saddle and roadster classes, and a Corinthian hunter division.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Rockingham Horse and Colt Show Association
Reddsters
C. C. West
New York
Robert M Gillespie
Chesapeake Western Railway
Washington
W.W. M. Drury
Philadelphia
Irwin N. Megargee
Charlottesville
Wilson Chamberlayne
W. B Colthurst
W. M. Drury
W. W. Sanford
Orange
3. M. Stuff
Mercersburg
Roy G. Mitchell
Brownsboro
Irwin
Megergee
Mr. Lunkin
Chicago
Heatwole
Suter
Dale Enterprise
Dale
Enterprise
Morgan
D. ©. Acker
Roadway
N. Rhodes
John PF. Lewis
Lynnwood Stock Farms
George Chrisman
Chilagaan
John F. Lewis
Lynnwood
Acker
Broadway
Aret
John F
Daniel Mouse É& Sons
North River
R. Lee
Chrisman
Samuel H. Lewis
Henry Ree
Bridgewater
Harresa
Garber & Gerber
T. Fire Keugh
Green Hunteme
Charles R. Heoff, Jr
Alexandria
J. M Kavanadjh
General Miles
Black Squirrel
Montross Saddle Horse Company
Garber & Garber
Harisonburg
Mre
R. M. Gilleapie
W. G. Kyger
Port Republic
Charles R. Hooff, Jr
Dixie Paradise
J. R
BE. W. Wells
Bull Rup
Littwinks
H. G. Herring
Sis Hopkins
P. Taulelle
Winchester
Belle Hazel
Doctor B. W. Fahroay
Timberville
Leah
Willis Bradford
Bowery Hoy
Wade Goodwin
Afanaosas
Fire Exespe
Rupert Barr
Cabin Boy
P. J. Bane
White Gate
Scond
Effe Shepherd
W. B. Colthurst
Gray Nun
Hildegarde Herring
Charity
Tempest
Charles KR
Hooff, Jr
Ponier
Joe Hirsch
John F. Myers
Penn Laird
Richmond Suits Over Barge Removal Cost
Richmond judge rules on city harbor issue tied to 1898 coal barge damaged by a rock and sunk in the harbor. City paid $442.74 to remove the barge and sue Peter Hagan & Co. for reimbursement. Hagan plans appeal while another suit over the barge removal damages proceeds.
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Richmond
Washington Post
Scott
Peter Hagan & Co
Philadelphia
Hagan
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Waahington
Chatham
Roanoke Raptier Association
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Jayver
Hunt Hargrave, Jr
J H Hargrave, Jr
J B Anderson
L Davenport
Dir WE Hatcher
Robert Frazer
Farmville
Culpeper
Culpeper County
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R. Hoopitt
Grimsley
Virginia Weddings
Annie Simms
James
Newport
The
Academy of Music
Nelie Green
Is City
Norfolk
Walher Doherty
Genie Green
Frank McLaughlin
Newport News
Berryville
Roberta M Powers
Jacqueline
Estelle Sr. Powers
John D. Winter
Leland
Grace Episcopal Church
Edward Wall
Janie Moore
P P. Powers
Bliss Mary Powers
Johns. Castleman
Loudoun County
Gibson
Shepherdstown
Conrad
Wareden
John B. Neill
Mississippi
Muilatto
Tidewater Fair and Races
Tappahannock
Tidewater Agricultural and Stock Association
J. L. Hill Printing Company
Lawrence
Marze
Georges W. Nelms
Grand Camp, Confederate Veterans
Lou Barham
Southampton County
Cornelia Maclair
Sons of Veterans
May Clarence Garnett
Vetresuusgion Pom
John R. G. Brown
H. G. Peery
Clint Banner
Banner
Joe Kendall Camp
Warrenton
Joe Kendall
Bethel
John W. Daniel
Eppa Hunton
Claude A. Swanson
Joseph E. Willard
James Keith
John F. Rixey
Petersburg
Mattoaca Cotton Factory
Board OF Railroad Assessors
Randolph County
Elkins
Hhouse of Delegates
C. W. Maxwell
A. F. Hart
M. H. King
John B. Snyder
W. J. Mulienix
Robert G. Read
Howard Sutherland
P.G. Johnson
William H. Dann
Charlestown
Jefferson County
Thomas R. Moore
John M. Daniel
James W. Strider
Leetown
William Oliver
Charles Schultz
Kanawh
Olver
Reunion of Virginia Veterans
Lee
Jackson
Mosby
Virginia Cavalry
Louise Barnes
General Furniture Department
Manufacturing Department
Massachusetts Avenue N. W
Esremade
W. W. Hart
A. W. Nunnally
Paul Rose
Dr.Dorset
Manchester
State Corporation Commission
Southern Railway
R. Carter Scott
Supreme Court of Virginia
Theeyersdale
Cumberland
Andrew J. Clark
N. Winslow ‘Williams
Continental Coal Company
Meyersdale
Thomas F. McGlone
Pars
Baltimers Capitalists
Razor
Jennia Neal
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Reading
Nannis Jackson
Justice Reading
Charles J. Forbes
Buckingham County
John 3. Forbes
E. C. Wooldredge
Hagerstown
Emmanuel Griffin
Alexander
Middletown
Gen. Diffender
Aac Weouusgim
Annapolis
Jonas Watkins
Washingtos
George W. Diffenderfer
Teestan Post
Lewis Delamarter
Rose Hopkins
Parkersburg
Kingston
D. C. Flynn
Mannis Shepherd
Boyds Tavern
Misa ‘Mahones
Albermarle
Tomlinson
William E. Dorset
Tne
Bluefield
Robert Young
Twin Branch Coal Company
Roanoke
J. OH. Maxey
Maxey
Royal Italian Band
Cabin John Bridge
Peace Cura
Zacharias
John F Zacharias
James Breathed
United Confederate Veterans
D. F. Zacharias
Reformed Church
Holland
Church In America
Montague
Washington Port
Henry Dickerson
Beecham
Beecham’s
Maryland Fair
Upper Marlboro, Md
Prof. Haley
Chesapeake Beach
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fair Grounds
Bowie
Kernan
Weber
Academy
Vance & Sullivan
Cor Pa Ave
Jiam
Advan
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