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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1909

Page

34

Multiple Churches Schedule Evensong and Sermons

A fragmented list of church services across Episcopal, Presbyterian, Christian Science, Evangelical Christian Science, and Scottish Rite venues. It notes verbiage for Evensong, sermons, Sunday school, and midweek services with various pastors and times scattered across Saint Alban, Lathedrad, Peck Chapel, and other local congregations. The document preserves the event names and preacher mentions with dates and times only where legible.

WRC OF the Covenant Tournat Cots Chatlles Gecilla Steri Christinn Christian Science Test Ghorch Chtist Fir Senth Sarylese Sno Jay Daly Schoo Pultté Vorbally Bree Hvening Lee Ry Winfeld Whitman

Prince Fortune Trustee Reversed in Roos Winans Sonin-Law Case

The Battmore Tribunal reversed its decision, naming Roos Winans's son in law as beneficiary and noting the French attaché at Pe ing-Was was misinformed but acted in good faith regarding a $215,000 Disgopal.

Battmore Roos Winans Peiing

Father James J McGurk Dead

Rector of Holy Cross Catholic Church Lynchburg dies at 69 in hospital after months of illness. Born in County Monaghan Ireland he studied in Dublin and Baltimore and was ordained in 1868. He served in Richmond Cathedral before coming to Lynchburg in 1879 overseeing Danville Autherst Bedford City Lexington and Roanoke missions.

Washington Fort Lynchburg James J McGurk Holy Cross Catholic Church Hawaii Monaghan Ireland All Haliow’s College Dublin America Saint Mary's Seminary Baltimore McGul Richmond Danville Autherst Bedford City Lexington Roanoke Wawnington Sereebeek Astorate Annapolis Md Prince de Bere Bearn Et de Chatnin Holy Croag Academy Peking Holy Cross Misa Bestricg Winans Bf Balti Court of Appeals Jower Hint Schmucker

Western Maryland News Mixed With Wild Fire and Theft

A garbled Western Maryland News item details a June 4 1995 incident near Prince de Bearn Bn Ahss Beatrice Winans and a fire outcome at a homestead, plus a 1907 will dispute over property and executor, an 1907 fire at a farm, and various local notes. Also reports typhoid fever recovery of a patient at Westernport and a Cumberland man receiving a lieutenant commission. Fire in Garrett county scorched nearly 3000 acres near Piedmont and Big Tick, with a railroad window break and robbers deterred by a gunfire incident.

Prince de Bearn Beatrice Winans Wile Paria Come Boys Rosa R Winans Mabel Charles Williams Cumberenjoy Hwsbang Xemp Bell Shady Grave Princess de Hearn Washington County Bea Thoraday Wastinston Cumberland Md Gerrett County Piedmont Bigek

West Virginia Man Found Dead in Public Road

A prominent Parkersburg family member, Charles Robinson aged 37, was found dead on a public road near his Dalilson County home with his throat slit. A bloody razor lay beside him, and authorities believe self-inflicted harm due to domestic troubles. Robinson had been estranged from his wife who resides in New York, and his brother is a New York City real estate broker.

Washington Post Parkersburg W Va Dee Charles Robinson Dalilson Robinson New York State New York City

Donate Park to Richmond Namesake Gift to City

The family of the late Joseph Bryan owner and editor of the Richmond Times Dispatch donated a 252 acre tract northwest of the city known as Flosa wood or Youngs Pond. The large woodland area, a favorite party site, will become a public park named Joseph Bryan Park. The gift, costing about 50000, was described as the most generous to the city in this generation.

Rehearing Denied Walsh Five-Year Federal Sentence Upheld

Chicago December reports that John Walsh's bid to delay his five year term for misusing Chicago National Bank funds failed. The federal circuit denied a rehearing and refused to extend bail. Walsh, once head of three banks and a major Chicago financier, remains under special deputy marshal custody as he considers next steps toward Supreme Court review. Arguments set for next Tuesday as Walsh seeks stay of mandate pending Supreme Court action.

Chicago Escapa Leavenworth Federal Chicago National Bank John & Welsh Federal Circuit Court of Aprealy Walsh United States Marchal Cent Supreme Court Morse New York Lambs Hus Walshs Collnge Tater United States Supreme Court

Kidnapping Plot Foiled Involving Four Men

A collapsed Black Hand kidnapping plot led to the arrest of eight people including Lumaghli a former Collinsville mayor and four others. Lumaghli allegedly demanded $6000 and later $8000 to spare his children and had armed guards patrolling his home. A package was placed at a designated spot and an informer was caught during the enshrine operation.

Collinsville Eumaghi Lumagin An Ttahen

Chairs for Taft Party From Koa Logs in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids workers are turning koa logs salvaged during Taft era trips into chairs for party members. Logs were brought home, seasoned, and milled into lumber to craft keepsake seating for the Taft party.

Grand Rapids Mich Itig Japan Philippines Taft

Frightened by a Pop Bottles Horse in Alexandria

A horse hitched to Frank H. Finley’s delivery wagon bolted as steam from a Southern Railway locomotive near Queen Street crossing in Alexandria spooked it. Bottles containing soft drinks exploded, scattering merchandise and wrecking the wagon. about $30 worth of bottles and liquid refreshments were destroyed as bystanders fled. Mr Finley and his assistant chased the animal to stop it near Charles Baggett’s store.

Washington Fost Bureau King Ghent Alexandria Henry Southern Railway Suildenty Queen Street Frank H. Fin Jay Mr Finley Charles Baggett

Battine trial date fixed in Schultz murder case

Judge Harley in Alexandria corporation court postponed the Henry Battine Smith case to the January term and set the first Thursday to hear the murder case involving Walter F Schultz. Prosecution requested a cross state juror pool. defense attorneys were reassigned amid client dissatisfaction.

Sn Schultz Harley Alexandria Corporation Court Henry Bat- Uncallus Smith Caryn Johnson Richard Pines Eugens Dorsey Walter F .Schultz Thal Commonwealth Brent Bailey Frederick P Ruscell Howard W Smith Battine Thejr Cliant

Protests Over Mob Killing of Black Man in Cochran Ga

A South era protest letter from Washington expresses horror at a December 17 Cochran Georgia mob killing of John Harvard. The writer condemns extrajudicial punishment, calls for constitutional amendments banning torture and capital punishment for torturers, and urges state and national action to deter such violence by enraged crowds. The piece voices concern for law, humanity, and civil rights in the South.

Cochran John Harvard Will D Helwklaville Alao Harvard Crimea Georman Atse Washington

Poison and death leap fail in Asheville hotel window

A 3 year old Chicago traveling man Robert E Abbott drank poison and jumped from a third story window at the Its rag In Hotel Berkeley Asheville at 6 oclock. He survived with a broken leg and internal injuries after stomach pumping. The motive appears mental distress and concerns about his clothing store. Police searched the scene but found no attackers. A separate protest over a mill project on Columbus and Wilkes streets was filed by local property owners. The International Knuckle Corp. a Virginia charter holder, plans a patent file factory with capital up to 2 million. Dr Belt, pastor of Trinity Methodist, returns to Alexandria after treatment.

Tos Washington Ave Asheville Robert E. Abbott Chicago Berkeley Abbott Traveling Meng Association Monrea Avenue Signa Pitt Street Benjamin Abram Waselgen Medicine Ram Mather Belt Osborn Belt Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Alexandria Sunda Mr Belt Baltimore

Virginia Briefs Fire and fire damage at Riverside Cotton Mill

Virginia briefs report extensive damage from fire and water yesterday afternoon in the drying room of the Riverside Cotton Mill at Dansill. The heated room likely ignited cotton, costing thousands. Other items include a Lynchburg clothing firm assignment, charity conference plans, revenue raids near Harrows Mills, a cider farm sale under Byrd law, a Fredericksburg divorce, a show window fire at Timberlakes dry goods, and a Wingsdale Lumber plant fire with losses around 50 000 dollars.

Long Min Riverside Cotton Milla Dansill Fogel Lynchburg Howell C Festherstones Mabbitien State Conference of Charities and Corrections Charlottesville United States Revenue Officers Harrows Mills Henry Coast Frank ‘Timberlakes Dry Goods Fredericksburg Lamberton Bee Wingsdale Lumber Company Cmpany

No Longer A Gretna Green Pelham Ends Licenses By Magistrates

Pelham NC township near the Virginia border has ceased magistrates issuing licenses or officiating marriages after Caswell County registrar W Brown orderedabolition of the practice. About 30 couples, many runaways, crossed the line to wed under a justice of the peace. Now licenses must be sought in Yanceyville as a North Carolina judge ruled such marriages were not legal.

Pelham Washington Post Pelham NC Wirginia W Brown Deefis Caswell County North Carolina Yanceyville

West Virginia Semicentennial Committee Chooses Henry G Davis

Parkersburg West Virginia December 3 Special to The Washington Post a meeting of the semicentennial commission appointed by Gay Glasscock last August to mark the 50th anniversary of statehood elected Henry G Davis temporary chairman and John E Day temporary secretary The panel approved plans for celebratory action and recommended to the governor a fitting observance The next meeting likely in Washington City will establish a permanent organization Also noted Sister Mariana Dead in Petersburg aged 65 a Sister of Charity for a year in St Louis came to Petersburg three months ago

West Virgina Henry G. Davis Charman Washington Post Parkersburg Dee West Virginia Semicentennial Commission Gay Glasscock Henry Davis West Firginna John E Day New Martinsville Washington City Mariana Petersburg Maclang Joseph Hetershiee St Louis Mr Guirkena New York Hua

Lasting Watch Ad For Quality Timepiece Start

A fragment promotes a Waltham watch claiming durability and reliability, urging buyers to ensure it runs in perfect order by purchasing now. The note emphasizes dependability and the value of a well made timepiece.

Waltham

Warrenton Hunt Club Run Ends At Gaines Home In Virginia

A spirited Warrenton Warrenton Hunt Club run from Mir Wobur’s farm to Paradise the Gaines estate drew many riders including Courtland Smith and Mr Evans. The event featured a hunt breakfast hosted by Mr Sowers for club members and regional guests. Also in Hagerstown Miss Nethe Hoffmen and Constant Athan wed at Idadore Kahn’s home, officiated by Rev Dr J Spangler Kleffer. Hubert Gilkey and Miss Clara Beard married at the bride’s home, with Rev JW Houseman presiding.

Specter Washington Fort Warrenton Dee

Obituary notices from Maryland paper list multiple local deaths

Maryland obituary notices report the death of Hagerstown merchant Shunk Brow aged 65 from Brights disease, born in Pennsylvania and long in the grocery business. Dorothy Law or Lawtear Smithsburg widow died at 52 from general debility at her son's home. Ellen B Wheeler wife of Dr W B Wheeler died at Boonsboro from paralysis, native of Montgomery county, married name Drumline, long residence in Boonsboro. survivors include husband, children, and sister across the items.

Hagerstown Shunk Brow Pennsylvania Dorothy Law Willow Har David Lawtear Smithsburg Ellen B Wheeler Wits W B Wheeler Boonshoro Paralysia

Bogus Cotton Sale Charged at Union Station

J E Smith bins arrested on a sleeping car at Union Station bound for Atlanta. He is accused of selling a baby boot button and raising a weighing ticket to eleven bales for which he received a check cashed. His wife and baby were brought in from their country home after midnight when the arrest was made.

Washington Post Raleigh J E Smith Union Station

Virginia Weddings Tie Pow ers and Gruner Matches in Richmond

Lillian P Powers widow of John F Powers and Louis F Gruner of St Louis wed in Richmond. The couple, with ties to Mrs John F Davido and Mrs G A Gruner, will live at St Dons Danville Deck. Earlier, M rs Mannie Barker of Henry County married John Daniel, a young farmer, at the residence of Rev G C Smith of Memorial Baptist Church.

Richmond G C Smith Mafet. Memorial Baptist Church

Richmond figure Yarbrough dies of heart failure

Richmond prominent citizen Dee W T Yarbrough dies early this morning of heart failure leaving two daughters Mrs Bren ton and Miss Fannie Yarbrough and three sons C P J W Percy D Yarbrough. other notices include Mrs Marion Sadler aged 77 found dead of congestion of the lungs in her home with relatives and several sudden deaths from apoplexy and cancer, among them Addison Curran Confederate veteran and local farmer in Leesburg area.

Richmond Dee T Yarbrough Brenton Fannie Yarbrough P J W Percy D Yarbrough Marion Sadler R Mo Morris Wilhelmina Bentley C E Bentley Leesburg Mahlon Myers Peat Leesburg Heathsville Addison Curran Lewisetta

Marine Engineer John J Simpson Dies by His Own Hand

Norfolk engineer Morfelk Va deck John J Simpson, aboard the new steamer Wilhelmina, committed suicide by shooting on the eve of departure for the Pacific coast. His body was found aboard the watercraft at Newport News. He was a fraternity man and well connected locally, formerly in the naval collier service and last year commanded the steamer Nansmitl from Hampton Roads to the Pacific Coast as chief engineer.

Morfelk John J Simplson Norfelk Wilhelmina Pacific Coast Newport News Simpson Naval Collier Service

Various West Virginia Crime and Legal Notes From Durbin and Marion

A collection of local items notes James L Liggett in Durbin area died by self inflicted gunshot with body sent to Staunton where his mother lives. It also mentions Orville Dent at Mammoth case and a wildlife license update in Marion County. Other items include a double tracking project from Fairmont to Connellville, a magnet sealer Dr E Zimmemen found guilty for practicing without a state certificate, and a Virginia court ruling on jurisdiction in an antibucket law case involving Price & Go of Baltimore and a Narfolk correspondent.

Horfert Juste Simmons Price & Go Baltimore Virginia Henrs Narfolk

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