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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1905

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4

Moonshine Threat Forces Pastor to Rehear Sermon in Virginia Mountains

Rev. EB W Goad, in Franklin County near Mill Creek, was forced at gunpoint by moonshiners to repeat his sermon denouncing illegal liquor. After the onslaught, he fled from Mrs. Mary Maxey’s home as three moonshiners pointed pistols at him and ordered the repetition or death.

Speeial Washington Post Roanoke Forum Franken County Mill Creek Goad Virginia Mary Maxey Maxey Petersburg Mary C. Munt Prince George Warsaw Mamia Brown Judson Brown William Ganford Luray George H. Phillips Washington Iuray Stafford County Kans Ellen Rickard Anderson Sydnor Haynesville Staunton N. M. Warner

Protest by fusionists in Norfolk House races

Norfolk candidates Parker and Owens filed formal notices to contest nominations for the house of delegates before the state central committee, charging primary law violations. They and county officials also protested to the county committee and appealed to the state body.

Norfolk Spacifh Washington Post William G. Parker FW Owen Co. W Coleman George W. Jones State Central Committee House of Delegates Norfolk County Messrs Parker and Owens F. Nash Bilisoly

Election Judges and Clerks Named for November Polls

The Washington Port reports Rockyile Maryland board of elections appointed judges and clerks for November. Democrats lead in first named judge and clerk per precinct with Republicans filling other posts. Listings include Laytonsville, Clarksburg, Poolesville, Reakville, Olney, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Barnesville, Damascus, Wheaton, and Olney precincts with changes in polling sites and a new Democratic registration officer for Barnesville.

Washington Rockyile Board of Supervisors of Elections Laytonsville Joseph M. Pope Henry H. Griffith Ledoux E. Riggs Willian D. Bell Clarksburg William B. King John W. Bayer Webster V. Burdette Newman Cokaville Edmund (. Davis Samuel 8. Lond Odorion W. Robey J. Janney Khoamaker Darnsmown Charles J. Lydiane Jamon T. Turdum Maynard Hoyle Frank RB. Martin Hothesday M. Wilson Offutt Ire H. Fl Jedgon Charles H. Matthewa Edward = Creecett Olay George E. ‘White Clararee Carroll Nicholas R. Gritih Malvola Farquhar Jonnn Bentley Charles H. Shaw James M. Strom Lafayette M. Dwyer Gaithersburg Charles F. Hogan Midredgan Kingsley John A. Belt John G. Bourna Potomac Henry M Clagett John W. Lynch Charlies H. Creamer Charles R. Stone Barnesville-Seaac M. Emmett John WW. Brown Clagett C. Hitton William W. Hedges Damascus George W. Durns Samuel V. Dreadhurst James D. Young James W. Burdette Wheaton First William Vv. Beall Thonas C. Parker Willam A. Fidler James H Massey Hugh F O'Donnell George F. Burdette Horace W. Beall William P. Wilson Lloyd Jones Barnesville Olney Brookeville

Felled Lumber Inspector Seeks Aid After Assault

Petersburg, August 29. Miles B. Branch Jr., a lumber inspector at Dewitt in Dinwiddie County, was struck on the head with a heavy instrument at Camp Manufacturing Company in Holdsworth. He lies senseless and may die. A posse pursues the negro assailant who enraged Branch by cursing.

Washington Post Petersburg Miles B. Branch Dewitt Dinwiddie County Camp Manufacturing Company Holdsworth Branch

Judge Witt appoints jury to probe Richmond primary frauds

Richmond, August 22 Judge G B Witt of the Richmond Hastings Court, now on vacation, has selected nine prominent Richmond men to oversee the primary fraud investigation. They begin September 2 and include J R Puici George R Cannon W J Westwood J K Phillips Morten B Rosenbaum John H Mosby Egbert G Leigh and Thomas M Rutherford.

Virginia Weddings In Heathsville Luray Leesburg and Charlottesville

Virginia weddings reported from Heathsville Luray Leesburg and Charlottesville recount multiple ceremonies. J N Smith of Baltimore and Hattie Hall wed at the bride’s home in Heathsville presided by Rev T C Whitehurst. Bishop Weaver Stern and Lucy F Dovel married in Luray Caverns with Elder John H Daily officiating. Martha A Rolling wed Lewis W Perkins at the bride’s Ashburn home with Rev George W Popkins. J Lawrence Alexander and Annie E Camp married in Charlottesville with a large attendant party including B Reid Camp and Lt. Col. the Ninth Cavalry providing support.

Heathsville J. N. Smith Baltimore Northumberland Hattie Hall Avalon Maine T. C. Whitehurst Luray Weaver Stern Harrisonburg Lucy F. Dovel David F Dovel Alma Luray Caverns John KH. Daily Pomituve Baptist Church Floyd Dovel Annie Coffman Lurey Thos Leesburg Martha A. Rolling James A. Rollins Ashburn Loudoun County Lewis W. Perkins Washington, c George W. Popkins The Baptist Church Perkins Washington, D. C New Orleans Charlottesville J. Lawrence Alexander Bluefield W. Va Annie E. Camp Thomas FH. Camp Charles W. Allen George KE. Booker Methodist Episcopal Church South B. Reid Camp Leutenant Ninth Cavalry Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Qakey Alexander Elizabeth Godwin Fort Spring Pedro Alexander Nettie Godwin

Leather trust to buy Cowar Drayton leather works in Winchester

Negotiations for the sale of Cowar Drayton leather plant to the United States Leather Company, known as the Leather Trust, are nearly complete. The deal is reported at about 1.9 million dollars for the business and four tanneries in Virginia and West Virginia, with operation to continue. Thomas Cover Jr owns about three quarters of the stock, others being Henry B. Drayton and Loring A. Cover.

Washington Post Winchester Cowar | & Drayton Chicago Philadelphia United States Leather Company The Trust Armouras the Narrows Giles County Moorefield Lost City Capon Bridge Mountain District West Virginia Cover & Drayton Leather Trust E. Holmes Boyd New York Thomas Cover, Jr Henry B. Drayton Loring A. Cover

Negro Rescued From Rope After Mob Attempt

Newport News August 29 A negro named Andrew Holbrook attempted to break into a movable lunch wagon owned by grocer PFL Townsend. Townsend tied a rope around Holbrook’s neck and prepared to string him up before bystanders, drawn by the cries, intervened to prevent his death.

Newport News Andrew Holbrook PFL Townsend

Elkins Fair Races Highlight Roanoke Entrants

At Elkins West Virginia the Hiking Fair Association opened with ideal weather and swift track. Minnie Thompson the Roanoke entry won the 2 20 pace after five heats, with prominent visitors including Congressman-elect Thomas Davis and a strong field of horses and riders.

Minnie Thompson Roanoke Washington Post Elkins W. Va Hiking Fair Association Thomas Davis B. m HL J Jamison T. B. Davis Keyser Dr. Thorn New Martinouille W. Wasercasee Verreeeee 2 Bbb Time, 2 16%. 230 Trot. Glater Ada HL Simpson Mount Aygia Meeteer A i William Bogier Pilla T B. Davis Heyser Dr. Wood Buckhannon W. Varsene Lt Morrison

Believe Girl Innocent in Wheeling Slander Case

Hundreds rally to support Misa Dolly Lantry a South Wheeling girl charged with mailing slanderous letters. Proponents argue new letters arriving in Wheeling and Benwood prove her innocence while top lawyers rush to defend her amid a nervous breakdown and an aggrieved mother.

Washington Post Wheeling W. Ve Misa Dolly Lantry South Wheeling Benwood Eama Wet

Slav Found Murdered Near Old Town Canal

Theodore Batala, a Slav employed by J. Nuckles on the Western Maryland extension, was shot and his body dumped in the canal near Old Town. He is said to have carried about $400, now missing. An Austrian companion wielded a revolver during the quarrel.

Washington Post Cumberland Theodore Batala J. Nuckles Maryland Old Town Batala

Equity Court Actions and Probate Records in District of Columbia

The legal record lists equity court actions, probate filings, and related orders under Justice Stafford and other officers. Key items include name changes, restraining orders, committee reports, and various wills and estates with bond amounts and beneficiaries. civil suits cover maintenance, divorces, injunctions, and damages against corporations and individuals.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court Justice Stafford Stanchard Brick Company Adams Com Plainant Bates Warren J. J. Darlington Jones McHiroy H. F. Calladay Great Western Oil Company Great Western Mineral Company Chapple R. P. Bryans Robey Va Haight & Breese Company A. L. Sntterwhite W. H. Ambrosa Ley

Hammons to Die Amid Raleigh Refusal to Commute

Winston-Salem August 29 Sheriff Alspaugh said Governor Glenn would not commute the sentence of J. W. Hammons who shot and killed his wife in this city on April 29. Hammons is slated to hang in the county jail next Saturday, per a Raleigh telegram.

Washington Post Winston-Salem N. C Alspaugh Raleigh Gov. Glenn J. W. Hammons

Alexandria News In Brief Prominent Leaders Praise Swanson Plan

A Washington Post item reports a Democrat rally in Alexandria’s Second Ward at Schwab’s on North Royal Street, with speeches by Smith, Strauss, Patt, Williams, Snowden, Caton, Hill, Hayden and others praising Frank Price’s leadership. The piece also notes the incorporation of the Washington and Virginia Transit Company to run an electric railway from the Virginia end of the new highway bridge to Aldie and other towns, naming officers and directors. Obituaries record Mrs. Fannie L. Hill and Mr. Jennea Auld, with local fire losses on Morgan Street in Suffolk and several Virginia deaths in Leesburg and Rockville. Separate notices cover a fatal hunting accident near Hillsboro and other regional deaths.

Washington Post Burbat King Street Alexandria Second Ward Schwab Wiliam M. Smith Henry Strauss Fred J. Patt J. ¥. Wiliams Hubert Snowden James «. Caton House of Delegates J. Marriott Hill BR. Gronau George H. Hayden Dr. Smith Hill Williams Snowden Patt Caton Hayden Frank Price Banner Thomas Martin Claude A. Swanson James R. Caton Downham Paff J. M. Hill F. Downham G. H Virgina Aldie Loudoun County Falla Church Fairfax Court House Centerville Bull Run Battlefield M. B. Church W. C. Pennwitt M. C. Mitchell John B. Henderson John B. Henderson, Jr Charles A. Kolb A. Burdatt Charles H. Seaton J. B. Douglas C . Town

Real Estate Transfers Across Northwest Washington

Real estate transfers recorded on various avenues and streets including Twenty-Ninth and U Streets Northwest, Petworth, Reservoir View, Washington Heights Addition, Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Plains, and Anacostia. Transactions involve multiple buyers and sellers with nominal fees and a few large sums, notably $8,450 for a lot in Seventh Street Southeast.

Twenty-Ninth U Streets Anna L. Lawis William Nellie M. L. Jenking Nellie M. L. Jenkins Max Hansmann Eighteenth Street R. B. H. Lyon Simon Lyon Petworth Alice G. Holmead Clarence F. Norment Scott Douglass Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains B. Scott Douglass Clarence FP. Norment Alley Square Elliott Street Wireol Kate H. Fish Flore M. Gill Phiworth Lily D. White Benj Tnaac CG Nelle FR. Mille Ida Sangiorgio Square No Sikber Mary Buhler

Deeds of Trust Notices for Several Squares

Notices record multiple deeds of trust across squares 1288 1283 and 818 with various grantees and trustees. Names include Nele M Jenkins Jameson Latham Sturtevant Saunders Mutr and Hills plus properties in lots 92 to 37 38 26 17 and block allocations. Amounts range from 600 to 3206 dollars with terms from one to five years at 5 percent semi annual or demi annual interest.

Squard Fi Jane Cushingberry Frederick A. Fenning Fred J. Coldren Karl H. Wenning Reservoir View John W. Powell James F. Hood Firman R. Horner John 4. Masele Trustes Lota Washington Heights E. Scntt Douglass Et Ax Odell S Smith Jacob N. Belt Clarence Normant Petworth Isaac ¢. Ellis J Louis Willige Ernest H Daniel Lily Davia White Ida Bangiorgio Achille Henry H. Bergmann Chapin Brown Oriental Building Association Square Bophie Reinhart Game Cleveland Pahk Frank Bondstux Wiliam A. Hall Charles W Simpson Herry A. Wagstar William A William J. Dante Richard W. Tyler Robert G. Rutherford Girard Trust Company Squarh Neble M Jenkins St Vir Wie Tham William MH. Saunders Charles Mutr Liezie J. His Indolench Albion B. Jameson A. O. Latham A. L. Sturtevant Ascure Julia EB York Max Hansmann William H. Saunders Charles S. Mutr Lizsie J. Hills Nellie P. Kelcher Timothy BD James FL. Shea William P. Normoyle Vincent H. Kelly Almira P. Livingston Et Yi Claud Ernest J. Schmidt Alice G Holmead

Tri State Tennis Features Sutton Homan and Le Roy in Cincinnati

At the Cincinnati tri-State tennis event Aug 29 the feature match showcased champions Miss Sutton Miss Homan and Robert Le Roy. Sutton beat Miss Cowing in the first round and Homan beat Miss von Steinwehr in the second round of the ladies singles. Dr. Stephens of Pittsburg opened day with three straight wins.

Misses Sutton Homan Robert le Roy Cincinnati Ohio Miss Sutton Miss Homan Miss Cowing Rod Littlewon Evare Hodge T. W. Stephens L. Masoch Ware T. L. Bouscaren Garrison Gores Mitchell Brown Appel Indianapolis Kidney Stephens Cowing Routhbush Karl Little Peters Chigago Miss Hatfeld Miss Mae Burton Misa Sutton Misa von Steinwehr Miss Marc Marion Hunt Misa Mtatterman Miss Allgater Belden Mimies Harcourt Neff Missey Dodd von Steinwehr Misses Burton

Wrestler Defeats Jiu Jitsu Instructor in Hendersonville

In Asheville area on August 28 Prof. A Kizumi of Japan, Harvard ju jitsu instructor, was defeated by Phelan Reale of Hendersonville, a Columbia University student. Reale won the best two falls, first fall in three seconds with a hammer lock, second fall in one minute with a full Nelson, in a fast contest between American wrestling and jiu jitsu.

Nelson Asheville N. C Hendersonville A. Kizumi Japan Harvard Phelan Reale Columbia University Beale

Poison blood cured by S. S. S. claim

In Wheeling West Virginia May 28 1903 Joan W Fonts notes years ago her blood poisoned left open sores that doctors warned would be fatal if closed. She claims S. S. S. cured the sores quickly and they never returned, contradicting medical expectations.

Joan W. Fonts Wheeling W. Va

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