Lynchburg Goes Dry As Saloons Face End In 90 Days
A garbled report from West Virginia describes widespread dry movements with 33 of 55 counties already dry and 15 partially dry. It notes rumors of contested elections and mentions how votes were cast and polling safeguards. The piece references temperance celebrations, singing, children, and police or election guards, with distant ties to Virginia and a statewide push toward prohibition and related constitutional amendments.
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West Virginia
Wannington
Loudbues
Vamgenima
Iays
Toy Voronin
Ngarboom
Saliunsd
Amd
Ame
Dye
Vorguila Ice Alreal
Stingy
Payette
Mo Leovedl
Vera
Segaton
Unclear OCR item recounts funeral and events in 1508 era
Fragmented text cites a December date and a ceremony, mentioning a person named Joe Te and a father figure, with references to attendance by several individuals and a party or tournament context. The legible parts point to a historical notice involving a family and a gathering, but the exact events and names are obscured.
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Shay
Taeeember
WITS
Saterdas
Green
Helis Vonial
Actend
Shsi Brida
Iim
Deweiber Hal Norrampcon
Mites Ars
Hla
Hla Res Ey Ostet Nathsaat Prank Lin i Onehand of Reterrat
Pyom
Demnibee
Dines Salce
Ant Laura Wallaies Tessrif
Qbes
Bee
Marviand
Savemie Futhaeest
Dot Vin
Saloon Siting Controversy Delays in Ohio County
Fragmentary text notes saloonists plan to move to Wheel ing but decide against it. Mentions 38 Ohio county and Wheeling, with reference to the legislature meeting in January and consequences for Hel yoont'. The readable items point to a stalled saloon policy and upcoming legislative action.
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Ting Ferry
Ohio County
Wheeling Fx
Helyoont
Chartee Contested in Drum Point Railroad Case
Baltimore December hearing before Attorney General Strang on a petition to sue to annul the Drum Point Railroad Charter held by Edward Lauterbach. James W. Owens represents Anne Arundel and Calvert counties taxpayers seeking nullification. Lauterbach claims no forfeit until May 28, 1914 and cites $600,000 spent. blames Anne Arundel County bond delays. says he could finish quickly if funds or Congress naval base plans provide money.
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Baltimore
Strang
Drum Point Railroad Company
Edward Lauterbach
New York
James W. Owens
Annapolis
Anne Arundel
Calvert
Rose
Lauterbach
Drum Point Railroad
Anne Arundel County
Dram Point
Cinderella in Flowerland shines at Falls Church stage
Special in The Washington Post reports a Falls Church audience enjoyed Cinderella in Flowerland at Odd Fellows Hall. The prince rules over flowers with attendants like Little Raindrops and fairies while Miss Margaret Dudley stars as Cinderella and Miss Siglansey as Dulsy. Music, dances, and large cast performances earned wide praise for organized efforts of Mia Dudley and crew.
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Washington Post
Falls Church
Grice
Mia
Fred Dudley
Ants
Vast
Prince
Margaret Dudley
Cinderella
S.ig’ Lanshey
Dulsy
Proud Sisters
Miss Ix
Gacner Ay
Tiger Lily
Moss A. Gott
Goumother
B. Blanton
HL. Hough
G. Blackwell
A. McCrnachy
KE. Ghurner
LL. Edds
Br, Holdy
E. Newell
Gusta
J. Brambaugh
Voppy
M. Payne
Buttercup
M. Smoot
Daffodil
M. Lester
Violet M. Tuckrman
Sweetbe L. Smoot
Mig‘Wonette
M. Shotwoul
Lily Bell
Anniet M. Lester
Sweet Pea
J. Howard
Narcissus
V. Calender
Newell
Milton Day at University Observes Milton’s Life
The Washington Post reports Milton Day at the University of Virginia with 3:06 p.m. exercises in Madison Hall next Wednesday. Lantern slides spotlight Milton and Cambridge connections while Dr George A Wauchong of South Carolina gives the main talk about Milton and the Horton Fer to of His Life. Dr Charles W Kent of UVa adds Milton and Jefferson remarks. guest Will an Vaughan Moms from New York City attends.
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Washington Post
Anateigttesville
John Milwn
University of Virginia
Madison Hall
Muluma
University of Cam
George A. Wauchong
University of Soutt Carolina
Milton
Charles W. Kent
Reward for Slayer Shrinks Durhams Phorseyd
The body of Engineer J. A. Hall shot in his cab near Durham was taken to Golishyru for interment as a large delegation of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and friends attends. The brotherhood and allies will offer a reward for the assassin, and Gov. Glenn may be asked to fund a state reward.
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Ype
Walluington Postonerr
N.C. Dee
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
J. A. Hall
Durham Phorscay
Golishyru
Dead River
Locomotive Engineers
Gov. Glenn
Firing of Fogg in Alexandria Seeks Silence and Solace
Julian Fogg, once a prosperous Alexandria blacksmith, shot himself in the head inside J Owen Lynch's grocery and liquor store at 1025 Duke Street after entering the saloon and being refused a drink. He died almost instantly. coroner Dr. J. B. Moore reported no anaesthetic used before removal to his King Street home. Fogg, about 48, left a wife and stepdaughter. his decline followed losing business and a bite by a horse later believed rabid.
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Washington
King Btrem
Alexendria
Julian Fogg
Alexandria
J. Owen-Lynch
Duke Street
B. Moore
Fogg
King Street
Bettween Patrick
Henry Streets
Mr. Foge
Wheslwright
North Lee Street
Boy Brave in Wreck Sinks Ship and Letters Home
A 1-year-old Alexandria boy aboard the Panama Cleaner Finatee writes to his mother after the ship was sunk in New York harbor. He recalls kissing her as they believed they would drown and notes he and the captain were among the last to leave. Police later found two 同 year-old siblings wandering in the city. their parents were warned to pay attention or risk jail.
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Papa
Matthew Azema
Alexandria
Panama
New York Harbor
J. F. Agema
Azema
Canal
Aaron
Florence Jackson
Eokgren
Cameron
Wayirfex
Starving in strange city and a family’s peril
The Washington Post reports a Richmond family with three children, aged 4 and 2 months, stranded with no money or clothing, subsisting on beans and bread as their funds dwindle. Cec Brand and La Grand Brand, born Godfrey in Boston, fled south seeking work after arriving with initial rent money, now facing eviction by Monday. The note also mentions postmastership politics in Shenandoah and Woodstock, and a school ban on class functions in Wheeling.
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Washington Cos
Richmond
Cec
Withiam la Brand
SpringGeld
Mass
Mons
Tal. Brand
la Grand
Godfrey
Boston
Posey Murder Trial Opens In State Court
The Posey murder trial focuses on Howard Parr Thomas Posey and Allen Fair involved in a fatal night at the Fair homestead. Edward Fair and Allen Fair are slain amid a struggle over a gun muskets and an ax as Posey allegedly attempted to defend or restrain others. Jurors are to be selected from a sixteen-member panel with peremptory challenges limited to four.
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Posey
Edward
Allen
Bair
Edward Fair
Ste
Saver
Jbert
Allen Fair
Howard Parr
Fairestead
Thomas Posey
Posay
Alien Fair
Poupy
Alleh
Edward Ir
Thomas Posey Hava Isa
Concrete Bridge Piers Completed for N and W Line
Special to The Washington Post reports concrete work and grading for the Norfolk and Western Railway bridge over the Tomac River from Sharnsburg to Shepherdstown are finished. Iron work is underway to meet contract timing. The highest pier so far measures 8912 feet from river bottom to top, with the bridge on a grade rising toward Maryland and the bridge height set at 115 feet.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Norfolk and Western Railway
Tomac River
Sharnsburg
Shepherdtown
Maryland Shore
Richmond Takes Wirz Shaft Monument Site
Augusta Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy reports Richmond Virginia has accepted the Wirz monument and set aside Hollywood Cemetery as its site. The Augusta committee awaits word of acceptance and designates the exact site location in Richmond for the memorial.
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Augusta
Dee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Richmond
Hollywood Cemetery
Tichmond
Wirz
Mines tragedy lawsuit seeks 10000 from collieries firm
Roanoke Virginia December 6 a Virginia circuit court suit seeks 10000 from Pocahontas Collieries Company on behalf of administrator of John Osborne a miner killed in a 1906 explosion Osborne one of about thirty miners killed in the disaster two days were needed to empanel a jury trial expected to last two weeks United States Court of Appeals session opened in Richmond with judges and lawyers attending cases argued Monday mostly in conference as Saturday no cases argued in court plus local updates on suffrage drive in Montgomery County Maryland and mine memorial plans in Monongah West Virginia life sentence affirmed in Tennessee for a killing in a Bristol cemetery and local crime notes from Norfolk Baltimore and Danville areas including a bank cashier resignation and a new pea nut company charter in Suffolk Virginia and Rockingham Memorial bid for hospital use in Harrisonburg.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Wazewell
John Osborne
Pocahontas Collieries Company
Osborne
Igher
Tris
United States Court.of Appeals
Washington
Richmond
Dee
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Goff
Angie
United States
Danville
Wiliam P. Bynum
Creensboro
Pentrosa & Harris
J. J. Britt
Asheville
X. CO
Thomas L Moore
Siates Attormaney
Samuel H. Troge
United States Attorney
Southern Transportation Company
Teanoke
Nansamond
Samus Reed
Carroll
John Scoutt
Dauntless
Appellee
Norfolk District Court
Hughes & Little
Norfolk
Appellants
Ploud Minghes
Appelles
Raleigh Hearing Continues in Murder Case
A preliminary hearing in Raleigh moved forward as Dr E B W Smith of Richmorai described the alleged intoxication and high condition of a man involved in a Cotton and Holderfield murder and robbery case. Police reported a negress and a man named Ed Clevas connected to the investigation, with the hearing slated for morning.
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Raleigh
Nn. G
Teatinenythet
Ww. Smith
Richmorai
Pal
Zarel So
Fennerlein
Ana
Ed Clevas
Cotton
Holderfield
Thompson
Norfolk Dealer Accused of Soliciting Shipments Without Pay
A Norfolk man, 07 years old, claiming to be from Williamsport and Atlantic City, was arrested by a United States postal inspector on a warrant charging him with using the mails to defraud. Winters held in bail until December 16 as witnesses from North Carolina and others are summoned. complainant N. N. Self of Telford Tenn. says Winters Poultry shipped and notes recent carloads of carriages and flour from Oklahoma among items handled by Winters Mercantile Co in the National Bank of Commerce building.
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Norfolk
Dees
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
United States Post Office
Winters
North Carolina
N. N. Self
Telford
Tenn
Winters Poultry
Oklahoma
Winters Mercantile Company
National Bank of Commerce
Battle With Moonshiners Near Huntington Ends in Killings
A confrontation 4 miles south of Huntington West Virginia left deputy Lit tleral and moonshiner William Vinson dead after a gunfight with about a dozen deputy marshals. Officers killed Vinson and captured Joseph Vinson Morris Bates and William Vinson Jr. Five moonshiners arrested in Wayne County were brought to Huntington for preliminary hearings before Commissioner Graham and referred to the federal grand jury.
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Huntington
W. Va
Here
Littleral
Wiliam Vinson
William Vinson
Joseph Vinson
Morris Bates
William Vinson, Jr
Vinson
Wayne County
Graham
Federal Grand Jury
Bribery Allegations Tap Parkersburg Officials
Parkersburg West Virginia officials A Swearingen Jesse J and David B Crawford, tied to the Republican congressional committee in the district, were subpoenaed to appear before the Roan County grand jury in January. The writs were issued by defeated Democratic candidate William C Parsons who alleges money was used to defeat him and seeks their testimony.
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Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
A. Swearingen
Jesse J
David B. Crawford
Republican Congressional Committee
Roan County
Grand Jury
William C. Parsons
Congress
Parsons
Self defense claims in hunting death in Virginia
Reports from Washington Post bureau describe Garrett and Wagie, hunting companions drinking near Jonesville Virginia, with Wagie firing a shotgun in what Bagie claims was self defense. Other items note a runaway marriage halted, a man at Oakland Maryland eloping to marry, and various society and stockholder news from Winston Salem to Lynchburg and Franklin.
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Jonesville
Garrett
P. Wagie
Bagie
Confederate chaplain James Hammock dies at 93 in Reliance
Virginia obituary from Winchester reports James Hammock died today at his Reliance home in Warren county of paralysis aged 93. He served as a chaplain in the Confederate army and fought in many battles. Survived by five daughters and a son. Also from Danville, I R Talley dies at 60 after a long illness. He leaves seven children.
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Winchester
James Hammock
Reliance
Watten County
Chaylain
Danville
I. R. Talley
Unclear historic health ad text prompts note
Fragmentary OCR hints a 19th or early 20th century health remedy ad mentioning sarsaparilla and tonics. Readable bits refer to nostrums and patent medicines with brandish terms. No clear persons, dates, places, or organizations are discernible for a precise summary.
Train Jewel Bag Theft Shocks Richmond Seekers
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Ya Dee K Mrs. returning from New York on a sleeper story reports her bag with diamonds rubles pearls and solid gold jewelry missing after reaching the city. Detectives search for thieves offer 1000 reward. Samuel D. Tucker arrested on theft charge. he denies stealing the bag.
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Washinizton
Richmond
Dee
Sue Winight
York
New York
Unite to preserve exhibits at Jamestown exposition
Announcement of the James town Exposition Historical Association to preserve historical Jamestown exhibits and promote American history. Officers include Albert Cook Myers president J Taylor Billyson vice president and Mrs Barrett B Wendell treasurer Mary Hillard Hinton biographer and assistant secretary. Meeting set for December 30 at the Virginia Historical Society rooms in Richmond. Secrecy over local merger hints as Bell Telephone Company likely to acquire Independent Line for seventy one thousand dollars ending competition in the region.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Roosevelt remarks on women suffrage and home duties
Special to The Washington ruse Chicago Dec 5 Mrs Catherine Waugh McCullogh justice of the peace comments on President Roosevelt views on women suffrage saying many women are forced to leave homes to earn a livelihood and perform hard housework. She recalls a meeting with Roosevelt and New Orleans Women’s Suffrage Club president about close. She notes four Western states with women voting have progressive legislations. Cumberland Md Dec 5 Dr I P Sehley dentist loos gas fire but survives.
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Washington
Chicago
Catherine Waugh McCullogh
Roosevelt
United States
New Orleans
Women's Suffrage Cub
Cumberland
I. P. Sehley
1 000 Barrels Gusher Struck Near Cameron
The Venture Of Company struck a 1 000 barrel gusher near Cameron in a Marshall county oil field. Hundreds of oil men are flocking to the scene. Since drilling the well seven new rigs have gone up near the spot.
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The
Washington Post
Wheeling
Company Streck
Cameron
Marshall County
Eppot
Richard Croker Visited U S To Aid Tammany Stronghold
Alfred Henry Lewis, author, claims Richard Croker came to America not for old ties but to restore Tammany Hall. He argues Croker could still influence New York politics and help elect a mayor who supports Tammany’s needs, possibly Nixon or Jerome. Some believe Croker also seeks to recover money lost in recent market speculation.
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Alfred
Henry Lewis
Richard Croker
Alfred Henry Lewis
E Post
Lewis
New York
Croker
Tammany
Tammeny
Nixon
Jerome
Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Bladder Help
Public ad urges prompt attention to bladder and kidney symptoms. It touts Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer and Company, with a booklet on kidneys and bladder, directing readers to mention the Washington Sunday Post.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Wren
Washington Sunday Post
How to Get Rid of Catarrh in Home Treatment Ad
Sufferers of catarrh can end misery with Dr. Blosser’s claimed safe inexpensive home treatment. The method cleans head nose throat and lungs, avoids internal side effects, and offers a trial kit by mail from Atlanta Ga, plus a free illustrated booklet.
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Blosser
W. Hlosner
Walton Street
Atlanta
Irimediate
Suffolk Pair Wed After Meeting in Suffolk Virginia
Blen Anderson of Pinners Point Virginia and Margaret Miller of Monroe North Carolina married in Suffolk at the Methodist parsonage by Rev George H McFadden. The ceremony occurred at 9 PM Wednesday evening. Post vows record the union of two residents after a chance meeting in town.
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Suffolk
Blen Anderson
Pinners Point
Bagaret Miler
Monroe
N. C
George H. McFadden
Birth Notices From Gutman to Sims
Birth announcements list numerous couples across families with newborn girls and boys. Names include Gutman Giovatini Miller Gray Sturdis Senter Hawes Anglin Harper Lindon Shoemaker McCollary Quill Carma Bridgeforth Rubicson Waylock Peyton Banka Minor Johnson Deville Moris Washington Norman Nicklexon Sims and others, indicating a local maternity section.
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John
Annie Gutman
Ony
Giacinta Giovatini
Alonzo C
Emma Miller
Jailys
May A. Gray
Tames
Alice A. Sturdis
Bor
Edward
Clara Senter
Henry
Fanny J. Hawes
Etrl
William YW
Susie M. Anglin
Joseph
Nellis Harper
Nellis Harper, Girl. ‘Amos B. and Claraff, Coir, Gir Charles
Ina Sandee
G. I
Laurice Lindon
Edward O
Mary D. Shoemaker
Charles W
Anna , McCollary
Dante J
Mary M. Quill
Raphael
Angelina Carma
Nab
Nanle Bridgeforth
William H
Blanchet
Rubicson
William
Jennie Waylock
John M
Sarah Peyton
Arthur R. Aid Lulu
Banka
George B
Imma Minor
Samuel
Mary Johnson
Teaac A.le
Mollie B. Deville
Alex L
Basie Moris
Cosby S
Clare B. Washington
Frank
Josephine Norman
James and
Kite Nicklexon
James A
Rose Sims
William MH
Addie Mavritte
Health Office Record Listing Inmates and Ages
A health office record provides a list of individuals with addresses and ages, including James W. Erwin 938 8th Street NW a? years, Patrick Connell Gayt Hospital Insane 76, Hugh Montague Govt Hospital Insane 68, Henry Day 3817 Prospect Ave NW 67, Francia Johnson 2300 K Street NW 1 year, Joseph Smith 218 John Marshall Place NW 1 month, Thomas B. Howard Us H at ow 9 months, Mary F. Lee 1009 26th Ave NW 50, Anne Brooks 1838 ith Ave NW 36, William Jackson Sumner St Hildale 68, Thornton Green 810 Dixon Ct NW B1 years, Ida Johnson Freedman’s Hospital 50, Augustus Alexander 40 Boon Ave 21, Anna Kelton 404 East 30 99, Therles H Dabney 355 WM et An 25.
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James W. Erwin
St. Tw
Patrick Connell
Hugh Montague
Henry &, Day
Prospect Ave
Francia Johnson
St. Nw
Joseph Smith
John Marshall
Thomas B. Howard
Monthe
Mary F. Lee
Anne Brooks
William Jackson
Sumner
Hiltedale
Thornton Green
Dixon Ct
Ida Johnson
Freedrgn
Augustus Alexander
Boo En
Anna €. Kelton
East
Therles H Dabney
WM Et An
Licensed to Marry Listings in The Post
A fragment from a classified page lists marriage license captures with names such as James Rock and Alice Bennett, Leonard Johnson and Marie Robertson, Frank A. Konyen and Laura Koenig, Julian Palmore and Nora Justice, Robert Waters and Alice Morgan, Bright Bowen and Helen Wilcox, Earnest Griffith and Maggie Devers, Claretha Murray and Mamie Sargent, Ham Pinckney and Maggie Adams, plus other couples and Rev. list. Post Want Ads are free in the classified columns.
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Maruzsas
L. A Wye
Bright HR. Bowen
Helen B. Wilcox
R. Flebburn
Earnest Grifith
Maggie Devers
Corbett
Her
J. B. McLoughlin
Claretha Murray
Mamie Sargent
H. W. Smith
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Lynchburg Goes Dry
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Piernent
Luis
Pras
Trosinaitansacsiy
Pirsburg
Prattenea Journal
St. Louis
Repudtig
Pinnear Press
R. F. Harvey
POWER
Ewbalmers
Weryice
Speare
Embalmer
F Street
N. W
Biave A. Sphatu
Mer
UML
Hmbalmers
Mustern Chapel
Liscolate
Thos
S.sergeon
Tors
Cath
Atone
Math
A. Costello
Viner
Vsi
Amaremer
Wyn Street
Northera
Parra
Iverr
Frank Geier
Pavel
Chapalon Premines
Au Telentnae
Sitty Canath
Geo. C Shaffer
Phome
Mala
Bays
Drum Point Road
Milton Day
University
Hood
Coltmits Salcifé
Father Good-by
Harnsonburg
S.J. Jioffman
Shenandoah
J.T. Robson
John Acker
Rockingham
Strasburg
A. Redfern
Floyd& Air
To-Kalon Wine Co
Fourteenth St. N. W
Potomac
Pocahontas Company
Rockville
Montgomery
Knoxville
Supreme Court
Ack Halé
Lfe
Lillie Davis
Bristol
Ernest Wells
Wes
Slayer
Ringwond
Dante] Marcialli
Newburg
William Cox
Baltimore and Ohio
Virginia Briefs
Raymond George
D. G. George
Fred Grimes
Carl A. Jones
Dominion National Bank
Bristol Va
Namea. Rox
Farmers-Mutual Peanut Company
Harrisonburg
Rockingham Memorial Association
W. G Leake
Fasten Smith
Glottoi
Hunter
Anedal
Oakland
Charles Cazerd
Jennie Price
Mannington
Paltca
Marshall
Ora Washington Pass
Thomas Shayne
Washington and Lee
Wington Pos
Lynchburg
Settie
Poe
Osper Alumni Association of Washington
Pane
Eheeen Lea University
Hetel Carroll
Robert L. Owen
George H. Denny
James L. Howe
John ©. Campbell
Doin W. Craddock
B. Barker
Carolina Midland
Winston-Salem
N. G
North Carolina Midland Railroad
Mooresville
T. J. Boswell
Franklin
Solomon Matterman
Straight Creek
Highland County
Ruddie
Margaret Bilzsard
Joseph Halterman
Solomon
Virginia
Fowel
Mac
Jamestown Exposition
Morgantown
Bell Telephone Company
People's Telephone Company
Wellington
South Mountain
Daniel Wilson
A. M. Jackson
Aaron J. Garlow
Health Office Record
Post
Herwood & Whiskey
John Wedderburn CO
Washington, D, C
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
XMAS
Hudson’s
Fenna Ave
Gotham Era
Fifth Fifth Street
YO R
Hotel
Buckingham
Wetherbee & Wood
Fredr. K. Wishart
Mesegw
14Th and
New York Avenue
Clarence H. Reizenstein
14Th St
New York Ave
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