Rockville Fair Highlights Cavalcade and Premium Awards
Washington Post reports the Montgomery County fair's big day with foggy morning crowds. Little Miss Margaret Jones and Master Clements Offutt led the Shetland pony cavalcade as the grandstand swelled. Afternoon events included stock ground, a county pace and trots, and a six furlong run. Premium lists cover cattle breeds, sheep, dairy, and farm products with numerous awards announced for local exhibitors.
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Margaret Jones
Clements Offutt
Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County
Washington
Baltimore
Hyattsville
Grace Munro
Marie Jones
Susie Donohue
Aus Whiting
Lloyd Brewer
Art Gallery List of Contributors and Patrons
A named roster of individuals and ladies including Gardiner Dowden Beall Abert Ward Underhill Adele Ward James Bagley Anderson Shepherd Thomen S Darby Griffith Peter Berton Hines Withiems Smith Be ll Maus Bennett Isherwood Talbott Belt Dove Nicholeon Armstrong Dodge Brown Prettyman Offutt Warner Clasel Cashel Stroh Splorr Jones Smith Smith Stabler Moffatt Moran Melton Prettyman Underhill Brown Beeer Bennett Brawner Evans Buckler McOmber Prettyman Hick Fields among others listed in connection with works of art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis G. Gardiner
L. V. Dowden
Albert P. Beall
Charles ‘Abert
I B. ‘Ward
Irvin Underhill
Adele Ward
James T. Bagley
Miley Julia Anderson
Mina M. L. Shepherd
M. Bender Thomen
S. EB. Darby
Rosa Lee Griffith
B. Peter
Barry Abert
Eliza’ Berton Hines
OB. Withiems
Tester Smith
Albert P. Benll
Milas Thel Maus
Mius Lillie Bennett
Mamis Isherwood
Otho Talbott
Amie Belt
Milas van Dove
Nicholeon
Mies Rose Armstrong
J. Heath Dodge
H. Brown
W. F. Melton
L. F. Prettyman
Tevin Underhill
He Brown
A. Beeer
Minn Lillie Bennett
Mra. Brawner
Rebecca Evans
W.T. ‘Dowden
F. W. Buckler
EB. McOmber
Lewis W. Hick
E. Fields
Fatal fusillade in drunken rage ends with murder charge
Baltimore resident George Burlee shot two women at his home on Eastern avenue road after a quarrel with Maude Miser who died later. Mary Livya is critically injured as Burlee, now jailed at Canton police station, faces assault with intent to kill charges. one will be upgraded to murder following Miser’s death.
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Baltimore
Maude Miser
George Burke
Walters Postr Office
Eastern Avenue Road
Mary Livya
Burke
Burlee
Canton Polrce
Lloyd
Plasterer Charged With Attempted Assault Faces Death Penalty
Richmond, August 23. R Cagcle, an Italian plasterer and partner of A F Luchisi, is jailed on charges of attempted criminal assault on Mrs Luchisi who lived in their shared home. Luchisi, watching, heard a commotion and caught him. Cagcle allegedly attempted the act. Bail was refused. the crime is punishable by hanging in Virginia.
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Washington
Richmond
R. Cagcle
A.F. Luchisi
Lightning strikes girl near Winchester
Eperial to The Washington Post reports Miss Martin Shanholtz eighteen daughter of Jesse Shanholtz living at Games born in the county was struck by lightning yesterday while driving cows from pasture. She was seriously shocked and her foot was burned. Two cows were killed. She will recover.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Martin Shanholtz
Jesse Shanholtz
Nurse Killed by Electric Car in Richmond
Richmond, August 3. Miss Ser’a Gondis, about sixty five, a professional nurse, was struck by an electric car on Twenty fifth street at noon and killed instantly as she crossed the street. She leaves a niece Miss Condry in Washington.
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Sproiel
Washington Post
Richmond, Va
Ser‘a' Gondis
Twenty-fifth Street
Condry
Washington
Burglars Hit Manassas Homes In Overnight Breakin
In Manassas Virginia burglars entered three houses last night. Patrick Lynch’s home was broken into but the intruders fled empty handed. Maggie and Letta Smith’s house was entered while occupants slept upstairs. A chloroform clue and a broken door were found. A freight train collision nearby drew responders and the conductor fired at the escapees. John Hopper’s home also was entered and thirty dollars stolen.
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Manassas
Manassa
Patrick Lynch
Maggie
Lettie
Smith
John Hopper
Maynard Plans Norfolk stump speech in August
Special to The Washington Post reports that Harry L. Maynard will tour Norfolk to rebut George C. Cabell in the Second District primary due September 4. Cabell accuses Maynard of downplaying his work in Congress, notably on the Jamestown Exposition Measure. Over in Richmond the U S government buys two acres beside the Federal cemetery to expand the enclosure as graves continue to be buried.
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Cadell
Washington
Norfolk
Harry L. Maynard
Congress
Virginia
George C. Cabell
Cabell
Maynard
Washington Post
Hishmond
United States
Federal Cemetery
Bel
Wachter Seeks Renomination in Baltimore Mayoral Fight
Republican group backs Wachter for the mayor race while a bitter split with Timanus loyalists grows. Campaign manager Triebler says Wachter would challenge the party to secure the nomination, and predicts a tougher fight than three years ago when the factional rift widened after Wachter’s supporters were sidelined.
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Republican Organization
Timanus
Wachter
Baltimore
John B. Triebler
Watchter
Watcher
Triebler
Hetter
Wathter
Sentencing of Ruffin for Hebron postmaster shooting overturned
In Dinwiddie Circuit Court Judge J F West set aside the jury’s 18 year verdict against William Ruffin for shooting Warren Brown, Hebron postmaster, and robbing $400. A new trial was granted for the October term. Bail of 15000 was allowed but Ruffin could not post it and remained jailed.
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Hebron
Washington Post
Petersburg
Dinwiddie County
J. F. West
William “Ruffin
Glns
Ruffin
Warren Brown
Wes
Richmond
Tim
Bob Palmer
Raffin
West
Commonwealth
Rutiin
Petrified Indian hoax shocks Alexandria crowds
After 2000 visitors paid to see a supposed petrified Indian in Carlyle House cellar, the jolt proved a plaster bust in a junk shop window was the fake. The town learned Mr Simpson staged the display, charging 10 cents entry and guarding the relic.
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Carlyle House
Alexandria
Paris
Mexandria
Agaz At
Ada
Wes Simpson
Pace
Mr. Simpson
Mr.Simpson
Death of Thomas Evans in Amington North Carolina
Aug 23 Thomas Evans eighty four year old lawyer of note died in Amington He had built a notable dry dock later sold to Haiti residents recalled Braddock Washington stories in a historic Alexandria mansion where locals debated if a supposed body was real A police station nearby observed the public fascination as a coroner examined the relic and found it hollow not a real remains
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Washington
Amington
N. C
Thomas Evans
Haiti
Braddock
John Carlyle
Simpson
Washington Post
Rockville
William Fred
Erick Baker, Jr
Maria Virginia
Dr. Simpson
Massid
Lexandrie
Gi Mes
Pure Sun
Ayu Melas
John Smith
Nyea
George Washington
Gen. Braddock
Sallie
Fairfax
Alexandria
Capt. Wallace
Walter Newtin
Simpégon
Newlin
Mayer Fatt
Kapeon
Explosion Injures Men On Anderson Farm Near Parkersburg
An air-well boiler exploded on the Anderson farm six miles north of Parkersburg W V this morning killing William Mayhe and badly burning Taylor Callahan of Wilhiamatown. Mayhe was blown thirty feet and burned over his body. Callahan’s injuries were not serious. The blast, heard for miles, was due to lack of water in the boiler.
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Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Here
Anderson Farm
Wiliam Mayhe
Taylor Callahan
Wilhiamatown
Mayho
Waited in Vain for Groom Allegedly Faded Away
The Washington Post reports a missing prospective groom, Edward M. Hartley, a Washington painter, believed to be in financial trouble. George Myers of Baltimore claims Hartley sought Barbara Myers’s hand, borrowed $18 for a wedding outfit, and vanished before the ceremony. The bride prepared for the wedding, but officials halted plans as Hartley did not return by 5 PM.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Thia
George Myers
North
Durham
Myers
Edward M
Hartley
Barbara
Jitmeelf
Harvey Appointed Judge to Succeed Saunders in Virginia
Judge E W Sanders resigns to pursue a congressional campaign in Virginia's Fifth District. Gov Swanson names State Senator J Harvey of Patrick to fill the Pittsylvania judgeship. The 45 year old lawyer will open term at Rocky Mount in Franklin County, home of Judge Baumiller.
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Saunders
Congress
Washington Post
Richmond
E. W. Sanders
Atuart
Patrick County
Haa Cady
Pittsylvania
Evenit
Swanson
J. Harvey
Patrick
Ais Court
Rocky Mount
Franklin
Nty
Bauniiers
Amber
Lightning Strikes Three in Edgemont Storm
A severe thunderstorm near Hagerstown Edgemont injures three people. Benton Schooling is badly injured in a carded condition. Mrs School is knocked senseless by a bolt that struck a tree and reflected into the doorway. Cameron’s strikes Benton Fogle of Smithsburg and knocks down Don and Louis McClain.
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Pacial
Washington
Hagerstown
Edgemont
Bentoin
School
Cameron
Benton Fogle
Smithsburg
Don
Louis McClain
Officers Elected at West Virginia Methodist Conference in Fairmont
Special to The Washington Post reports the fifty second annual Methodist Protestant conference session met at First M B Church Fairmont. Rev U W Morrison presided, reporting a large rise in church membership. Rev F L Tage D D, president of the general conference, delivered an address. Newly elected officers for the year include President A W Morrison Secretary C K Queen Steward J H Mogsb urg Statistical Secretary J Hickle.
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West
Virginia
Fairmont
Washington Post
Pairmont
W. Va
Methodist Protestant Conference of
West A
M. B
Tage
D. D
A. W. Morrison
C. K. Queen
HL Mogsburg
Hickle
Obituary notices from Virginia papers mix on Pittsylvania death tolls
Obituaries and notices from Chatham Winchester Lynchburg and Cumberland report the deaths of James Bow of Pittsylvania County at eighty eight after lingering illness and Daniel F Wood Jr near Winchester aged thirty two. William H. Dicks of Fredericksburg aged thirty five. Clayton Tage seventeen killed by a fall. Daniel Wolf manager of Wolfsburg baseball shot himself. plus promotional copy for a patent medicine and a Mothers' relief ad.
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Chatham
James Bow
Pittsylvania County
Spee
Winchester
Daniel
F. Wood, Jr
Frederickaburg
William
Diseaaes
Roll Brothers
Fairfax County Sunday School Convention Held at Woodlawn
The eleventh annual Fairfax County Sunday School Association convention convened at Woodlawn Baptist Church near Mount Vernon. Delegates traveled on a special Washington area rail line, and ministers led opening worship followed by talks on Sunday school topics. Mrs Lena Lee’s funeral arrangements were announced, with services in Alexandria.
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Washington Post Bureau
Pairsfax
Charlea Lynch
Occoquan
E.E. Mason
Accatink
A. M. Nore
Falls Church
H. 1A. Bench
Herndon
Ise
Hstelle Waple
Mins
Westcoth
Vienna
Electric wires cross during call kill Washington Co woman
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Cline of Bandy Hook Washington County was killed at 3 pm after electric light and telephone lines crossed between Harpers Ferry and Brunswick. A test current turned on by Harpers Ferry Electric Light Co caused a fatal shock while she used the telephone.
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Hagerstown
Cline
Killea
Hook
Washington County
Harpers Perry Electric’ Light Company
The
Telephone Company
Harpers Ferry
Brunsswick
Women see Hobirs in Greensboro safe robbery case
Special to The Stagginton Post reports two Black men arrested for robbing a Greensboro shoe store. They confessed to attempting to dynamize the safe and fled when money seemed abundant. Police say the incident resembles other recent safe robberies, with women possibly connected to the pattern.
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Stagnington Post
Greensboro
Cider
Hene
Proteacionale
Militia to Help Sheriff on Shoshone Reservation
In Cheyenne, the Fremont County sheriff requested aid to preserve order at the new town site on the Shoshone reservation. Company B of the State National Guard was ordered to move from Lander to the scene as federal troops withdraw. Progressive friction arose after an August 4 opening and August 15 occupation by claimants, with land office decisions alternating on settlement rules and a possible return to order as troops transition.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Stough
Fremont
Brooks
State National Guard
Lander
Wadsworth
General Land Office
Richards
Secretary of the Interior
SONS OF VETERANS ELECTION CHOSEN COMMANDER IN CHIEF
Edwin M Amies of Altoona Pennsylvania was elected commander in chief at the Sons of Veterans national convention in Peoria. Dayton Ohio was named the next meeting place with a slate including Ar at Portland Maine and dams of Atlantic City for other posts.
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Altoona
Peoria
Tit
National’ Convention of Sons of Veterans
Dayton
Ohio
Edwin M/ Amies
Altbona
Irichief Inca
Araf
Portland
Dams
Atlantic City
Sealor Sie Abbeuaadis
Johnson
Ma. 1 Union
B . Sen Fradeleto
Horace I. Warmer
Reading
James
Letty Fake
Thomas Hannan
Boston
Ralph Sheldon
New York
Thomas W. Blais
Athe Woman's Auxiliary
Preatacht
Julia, Moynihan
Frances Fox
Rochester
Mayme
E.herbst
Contac
Coucil
Mre
Millie’ Donelson
Paterson
Stella’ Richards
Massachusetts
Katie ‘ B. Hardcastle
Philadelphia
Willem B. Moynihan
Sparrows Fill Standpipe as Typhoid Fear Hits Three Oaks
In Three Oaks Michigan on August 21 officials traced a typhoid scare to the town water works after a searcher found dead sparrows in the standpipe. Nests atop the standpipe ledges and an uncovered vent suspect birds to blame as twenty one typhoid cases emerge. The mayor ordered the standpipe emptied scrubbed and repainted.
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Three Oaks
Mich
Rockville Man Hurt In Runaway Horse Incident
A Rockville man, Mannar, was kicked in the face by a horse near Rockville while returning from Georgetown. He fractured his jaw and sustained additional injuries. He was transported to a Washington hospital for treatment after the incident this evening.
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Mannar
Rockville
Washington Rockville
Georgetown
Manna
Washington
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Liberty Council Chapter
Aug 28 R. El Crig trustee of the Liberty Council Junior Order American Mechanics of Nordiston is under arrest charged with embezzling 600. The ballot commissioner not being a clerk, he had power to sign. He dictates his innocence, and waits preliminary examination.
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Peetel
Man Shot After Warning At Dance Hall
A man named Neal was shot and died today after allegedly refusing James Bush's warning to stay away from a married woman who was pursued by Bush. The shooting occurred on the dance floor and Bush is linked to the incident.
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Sila
Neal
James Bush
Virginia Weddings Report Parade and County News
Beatheville announces wedding plans for Evelyn and Anne Headley in Virginia with officiating minister and home to Heathaville. A Richmond Hiremen Parade features 2,500 veterans in four sections. A luncheon is noted and Warrenton telegrams report Tutige R. Carter Scott ill with fever at his mother's town.
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Beatheville
Ave
Evelyn
Bydh
Anne ‘Headley
Ant Mewie Fendiey
Heathaville
Richmond
Washington
Talewood
Hiehmand
Warrenton
R. Carter Scott
Thia City
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Stureet
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Jo Lewis
Ana Ant Awo
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Shorts Bros
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Sayply Company
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Royps
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Mneh-Teynd
Jacob Foss & Son
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Kemp
H. L. Wella
Mary Hurley
A. Warthes
L.A. Bennett
WL. Wella
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H.C. Hurley
Mra
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Pields
Carrie Smith
McOwarrent
Robert Etchison
GC. Prey
James T. Gill
Alf. Tines
Fintin
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Cea
Hickeraontron
Dilzy—Tautter
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Lelia Morrison
Honey -Flrat
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Fairfax County Association
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Nest Mount
Vernon, Va
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Bivemont
Lqudeun County
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Sarah
Mire
North Pitt Street
J. A Jeffers
Trinity
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ATO
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OXE Moxth
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Teo
Pauline Hall
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Sam Elton
Engiian Batson
Carson & Willard
Finanes
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Roltare
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Terem
Elubay
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John Hichard
Tri
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Miss Crook
Dr. White
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Bruggiete
B. B. Earnishaw & Bro
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