Train wreck at Reedy Fork trestle claims twelve lives
Coroner reports twelve dead and many injured after Southern Railway local No 11 derailed at Reedy Fork Creek near Brown Summit North Carolina. Victims include Henry L Stribling of Atlanta and Trammer Smith of Spencer NC. Defective rail and crossing caused the crash. state officials open inquiry while hospital says most injured will recover.
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Greensboro
Henry'l Stribling
Atlanta
Reedy Fork
F Smith
Spencer NC
W W Wood
Southern Railway
Recedy Fork Creek
Brown Summitt
State Corporation Commission
McNeil
Raleigh
Will Meet at Nashville Hot Springs Dec
The Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association adjourned today after a morning session discussing papers by Dr G W Onfe Cleveland Alpert Vander Veer Albany F T Meriwether Aubeville J Bovee W P Carr Washington D Charlee A iL Reed Cincinnati Stephen A Watts Charlottenville JG Earnest Atlanta. Officers elected included President Dr W Roberts Louis ville Vice Presidents Dr Joseph in Filondgoad Baltimore Dr Lewis Mor ha Birmingham Secretary Dr WD Hoggard Nashville Treasurer Dr WD Goldsmith Atlante. Nashville was chosen as the site for the next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association
Wes
Dra
Cleveland Alpert Vander Veer
Albany
T Meriwether
Aubeville
J Bovee
W P Carr
Washington
Charlee
Reed
Cincinnati
Stephen
Watts
Charlottenville
Earnest
Atlanta
Roberts Louis Vile
Joseph
Baltimore
Methodist Church Senate Delays College Standards Law
The University Senate of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore on December 16 paused laws fixing standards endowments and pupil numbers for institutions to rank as a college or university with authority to grant bachelor and master arts degrees. The law, once operative in two years, affects about half of church institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Senate
Haltimore
Uniersity Senate
Methodist Episcopal
Lhuch
West Virginia Postmasters Appointed and Bank Reports
West Virginia postsmasters named include Clawson Pocahontas county Joseph W Wart Mingo Randolph county Netbe Hall Nicolette Wood Edga S Ma guire. State banks show strong state commission resources for year ending December 1 1909. Licensing tops 10000 with Tana wha county leading and Tayette second. Democratic convention at Keyser nominated R A Welch for mayor and J F Johnston for recorder. Dr A W Haner of Rutherford county found guilty of unlawful whisky sales and sentenced to ten months plus $100 fine. William A Syme state analytical chemist died at Rex Hospital after appendix surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Clawson
Pocahontas County
Joseph W. Wart
Mingo
Randolph County
Netbe Hall Nicolette
Wood County
Edgar S Maguire
State Commission of
Baalang
W Haner
Rutherford County
Charlotte
William A Syme
Rex Hospital
Raleigh
Caroling
Virginia
Willard Offered Presidency of Baltimore and Ohio Line
Baltimore reports Daniel Willard, second vice president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, has been tendered the presidency of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to succeed Oscar Murray. If Willard accepts, Murray may retire and a new advisory board chair would be created. Willard’s long career spans from laborer to division superintendent, aligning with Baltimore and Ohio knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
New Yo
Daniel Willard
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Baltimore and Olag Railroad
Oucer Gil Murray
Mr Willard
Murray
Willard
Baltimore and
Ohio
Wilard
Balticore
Frederick D Underwood
Erie Railroad
The
Erie
Chicago Nlwaukees
St Paul
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Liquor Issue Reopened In Charleston After License War
Six months without saloons end after Charleston city council voted 2 to 19 to request the county board to again submit a license ordinance akin to one previously rejected. Temperance advocate John W. Cools credited. saloons still barred as county court has granted no licenses for the coming year. Charges of councilmen selling out to whisky interests raised. committees appointed to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speal
Washington Post
Charleston
W Va
Lindup 3 Months With An Ulce
A patient recounts a prolonged leg ulcer healing after trying advertised remedies from a newspaper. The testimonial mentions Bemeda or Cure products, washing with soap, and Gard’s Soap as helpful. It also notes a baby and a head burn treated with Cure products. No clear dates or locations are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caheura
Mary land Obituary for Dee Henry C Thomas j death
Henry C Thomas j formerly a resident of this place died at Colville Washington at age about 3. He was a son of the late Gen Lorenzo Thomas U SA and a brother of Mrs Mary B Hulings of Hagerstown. Helen Mir Towson of Towson and W Peres Towson of Staithsburg are named, with a brother and sisters noted among survivors. The obituary notes tuberculosis, a sanitarium, and ties to Hancock and Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C ‘Thomas J
Colville Wash
Lorenzo Thomas U SA
Mary B Hulings
Hageratown Dee
Helen Mir Towson Witt
Peres Towson
Staithsburg
Blue Ridge Summit
Robert Bridgen
Hancock
Washington County
Maryland Weddings in Hagerstown and Nearby Arrangements
Maryland wedding notices from Hagerstown include Decil Miss Beasie Viole Ohler and Charles Newcomer Dennis of Hagerstown wed at Fast Christ parsonage with Rev George B Townsend. Anna Martin of Maugansville wed Anton D Keener near Searfons at the bridegroom’s home with Bishop George Keener. Anna Wittmore wed J Watson Ebbert at her father’s Keen Castle home with Rev C H Reckey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Beasie Viole Ohler
Charles Newcomer Dennis
Fast Christ In Parsonage
George B Townsend
Anna Martin
Maugansville
Anton D Keener
Searfons
George Keener
Waynesboro
Georgia
Anna Wittmore
J “Whitmore
J Watson Ebbert
Keen Castle
C H Reckey
Wy M Morgan Crea
Cured Fall Hair Woes With Cuticura Ointment
A reader recalls months of hair loss and attempting treatments before trying Cuticura. They bought Cuticura Ointment and report improvement after using the product to address a scalp condition.
Alexandria Assessor Appoints Assistant and Next Year Tax Plan
Washington Port Street Alexandria Va Henry Barley Court names Alderman James B FitzGerald as State assessor for the city and designates Thomas Chauncey as his assistant The assessment of property for state taxes will start next month and figures will stand for five years Chauncey has long served as assistant and Fitzgerald is praised by officials and local groups Also updates on Red Men leadership and Mary Moore funeral and a divorce ruling for Helen Harriman versus HW Harriman in Alexandria court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Chauncey
Washington Port Bureau
Hing Street
Alexandria
Barley
Alexandria Corporation Court
James B Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Ban
Chauncey
Audesaors
Fitsgerald
Mentte
Piedmont Hunt Club Divides Fox Pack Near Rectortown
The Piedmont Hunt Club met at D D Crenshaw near Rectortown Virginia. The hounds were cast and a fox was started on the Fletcher estate. After a rugged hour and two minutes chase, the last fox was denned on Goose Creek near Samuel Freed's Middleburg family. Attending were DC Sands and Mrs Sands with Leith Voss Geary Miss Harman Miss Lemmon Miss Rorel Mas Galt Mr B M W Baker Mr M R Williams and Mr Samuel Roel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Washington
Upperiilia
Piedmont Hunt Club
Middleburg
DC Sands
Sands Sons
Leith
Voss Geary
Miss Harman
Miss Lemmon
Rorel
Mas Galt
B MW Baker
M R Willams Wa
Samuel Roel
Virginia Obituary Roundup from Staunton and Surrounds
Staunton area obituaries report Henry Mutchin head of H Hutchanson & Co dying at age 69, leaving a wife and five children. former city council member and bank director. Other notices include deaths in Warrenton, Woodstock, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg, and details of mourners, ages, and survivor counts. Also included is a lengthy federal court of appeals recap and a despondent youth in Lexington who shot himself, attributed to despair.
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Staunton
Henry Mutchinson
H Hutchanson & Co
National Valley Bank
Union W ‘Va
Warrenton Cecil
Mary & Read
Jonn
Read
Culpeper
F N Davisgon
Northern
Virginia
Woodstock
Coffman
Shenanfooh National Bank
Birmingham
Robert
Belt Telephone Company
Marv III
Mra
A H Walker
W Marshall Hall
Nelson County
Everal
Fredericksburg
Jennie Monroe
John F Monroe
Mary Washington Hospital
Gordonsville
William @ Scott
Eaganeld Grange County
Crenshaws Battery
Mother and baby burned in Baltimore blaze trap
In Baltimore a mother Elisabeth Brenner 43 and her nine day old baby were severely burned when oil spilled from a coal oil stove started a fire on the second floor of their home. Mrs Brenner, barely able to speak, was rescued by firemen and taken to Josephs Hospital in critical condition with the infant. Her daughter Tina, also injured, had upset the stove and was burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Ilke
Elisabeth Brenner
Tua
It Josephs Hospital
Accused of Heirloom Theft in Parkersburg Case
Thomas Boreman great nephew of the West Virginia war governor was arrested in Parkersburg on charges of stealing jewelry and heirlooms from relatives. About 3200 worth of articles allegedly disposed to women in the tenderloin district. Boreman spent the day in custody as relatives declined to post bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Thomas Boreman
West Virginia
Young Boremhan
Tenderloin
Bia Ald
Virginia Weddings Mixed in Multiple Local Ceremonies
A Richmond Richmond Dee Second Baptist ceremony united Miss Pearl Ingraham Crump niece of Mrs Regina Pocahontas Crump with John Edward Fowler officiated by Rev Dr WRB Smith. Ming Inez Virginia Goddin served as maid of honor with bridesmaids Lillian Watson Nenvie Smith Ethel Wella of Petersburg Lewis Hubbard of Alabama was best man. Earlier, Nhes Helen Scot McRae and Stanford D Kennedy wed at the brides parents home with Rev R M Chandler officiating. The brides matrons and maids included Mrs Marvin Pierce Blecker and Miss Alice Baird McRae with Henry Kennedy as best man. They will reside in Charlotte NC. Also a double wedding occurred at the Stratford Hotel in Petersburg Dee at Center Hinl Church Isle of Wight County with Miss Mabell Wells and James H Longbridge tying vows, then Miss Kate Celeste Longbridge married George W Whitmore of Prince George County. Rev WH Atwell officiated. Suffolk Dee reported at Center Hinl Church Isle of Wight County where Miss Lilan Jordan wed Dr Robert Horton of Raleigh NC. maid of honor Helen Hunter Jordan and bridesmaids Miss Mary George Atott and Miss Marie Woodward. They will live in Raleigh. In Fredericksburg, Miss Comets Hansted Stern married Charles Wy Warren of Millboro, with Granville Burruss officiating at his Bowling Green residence. Charles L Gammett of Richmond wed Miss Louise Whealton of Lancaster County at the bride’s home.
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Richmond
Dee
Second Baptist
Pearl Ingraham Crump
Regina Pocahontas Crump
John Edward Fowler
Smith
Ming Inez
Virginia Goddin
Mary Clevens
Lillian Watson
Nenvie Smith
Ethel Wella
Petersburg
Lewis
M Hubbard
Alabama
Helen Scot McRae
George Scott McRae
Stanford D Kennedy
Owensboro
Gere
R M Chandler
Marvin Pierce Blecker
Alice Baird McRae
Henry Kennedy
Charlotte NC
Petersburg Dee
Stratford Hotel
Mabellb Wells
Wellville
Notte May Counts
James H Longbridge
Brownsville
Prince George County
Kate Celeste Longbridge
George W Whitmores
WH Atwell
Suffolk
Louise Whealton
J H Whealton
Lancaster County
West ern Maryland Notes and Local Court Actions
Lavivence Green found guilty before Judge Henderson in Oakland court of slandering Senator elect Harvey J Spelcher of Garrett county. Green sued for five dollars and given 20 days in Oakland Jail. The will of lawyer Chutes G Boggs of Washington probated. estate valued at 10000, left to sister Stella McKeen Lyne. Emmittsburg Presbyterians elect Rev LB Hensley of Oakland as pastor after Rev Kenneth M Craig resigns to join Crisp Memorial Church in Brooklyn. Calvin Summers of Meyersville arrested for attempting to ride a horse up courthouse steps in Hagerstown after showing off. Also report: Mrs Emma L Smith of Hagerstown awarded compensation following husband Charles Muth’s death in Reading, with details from Lurgan, Franklin County.
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Lavivence Green
Judgy Henderson
Oakland
Harvey J Spelcher
Garrett County
Campaig
Green
Chutes G Boggs
Washington
Lasteek
Sharpsburg
Mra
Btella McKeen Lyne
Charles A Lyne
Emmittsburg
LB Hensley
Kenneth M Craig
Crisp Memorial Church
Brooklyn
Calvin Summers
Meyersville
Frederick County
Hagerstown
Emma L Smith
Charles Muth
Lurgan
Franklin County
Petersburg Recruiter Ends Life in Local Saloon
Peters burg native and former United States army recruiting officer Ya Deo wy sam rulser aged about 40, once stationed in Cuba and the Philippines, shot himself in the mouth at the Jefferson Liquor Company saloon on Byca More Street. He had lived in Petersburg for the past year while employed by Kent Turnsure Company. He is survived by Mrs Matte Garrett of Petersburg. The cause is attributed to the rash act.
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Cuba
Philippines
Petersburg
Sam Rulser
Nate
Atlanta
Jefferson Liquor Company
Bycamore Street
United States Army
Philippine Islands
Kent Turnsure Company
Mies Matte Garrett
Father and son in law on trial for murder in Greensboro
The case centers on the death of Simpson Coble found in a gully near Hiram Elliott's residence. Daniel Coble admits knowledge of his son’s body and the trial is expected to last about a week as jurors are seated for the murder charge born from a blockade distillery dispute. Also noted is the recovery of stolen jewels in Camden NJ tied to Frank Hitch's home burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Daniel Coble
Hiram Elliott Tol
Simpson Coble
Norfolk
Camden
Frank Hitch
Eftten Lome
Zelaya Resigns as Peace Efforts falter in Nicaragua
The dispatch describes political turmoil in Nicaragua with Zelaya and insurgents on the east coast. It notes protests, military patrols, and threats to public safety in Bluefields and surrounding areas. It profiles Jose Santos Zelaya as a long-time ruler whose wealth and monopolies are cited amid the revolt.
MISS NANCY NULTON A BRIDE
Miss Nancy Nulton becomes the bride of Herbert Lavick in Winchester Washington Parish Episcopal Church ceremony led by Rev William Sait. The bride wore a lace gown and was supported by a sister group including Lena Campbell Gere and Lucile Faullner. best man and ushers were Winchester men. After the wedding a reception at the bride’s mother’s home followed, and the couple will reside in Winchester. The bride is Lt Comdr McCor Nulton’s sister and her father served in Stonewall Jacksons brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Clarke Nulton
Isle
Cnt
Joseph A Nulton
Virginia Regment
Wi Virgina Nurton
Herbert Lavick
William . Sait
Sam Fones
Jomn Roffman
Wilmas
del Wismatron
Nano
Lena Campbell Gere
Winchester
Lucile Faullner
Middletown
Max Helen Winthrop Gray
Stamford
Robert Wo Ward
Samuel M Chiles
Henry Tiehard Fryarly
Walter Thomas Gore
Randolph Tucker McGuire
Wincheste
McCor Nulton
Tla
Wisconsin
Stonewall Jacksons
Virginia Briefs From Petersburg Roanoke and Lynchburg
Three fourths of Spany ty seanuta crop in counties surrounding Petersburg has been marketed. Two gambling houses were raided in Roanoke. M Tatum and J C Tate were arrested and tried. A coroner's jury found B Dillard was killed at his home in an accident. W T Rower in Campbell County sold tobacco. his daughter Reva was fatally burned by a fall from a mountain train. Carroll’s 12 year old son died in Graham from rain-related incident. A Petersburg maintenance committee resolution on city funds and 3 percent interest was sent back for further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ses Fork
Chicago
Roanoke
Dillard
W T Rower
Campbell County
Lynchburg
Oscarola
Reva
Flos Carroll
David Carroll
Ford
Bristol
Graham Thursday
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Smoot- Coffer
F Street
Smoot-Coffer Co
Pernn's
Trestie
Carolina
Tramman—Corporation Board
Nashville
Viguesney
Tanawha County
Tayette
Keyser
R A Welch
J F Johnston
North Carolina
Area Ae
Epa
Dr. Lyon
Burlington
Presdent Murray
Wall
Charleston Counel
Lindup
Cuticura
Maryland
Dineane
Giteura
Capapa
Grimmy Bea Dally Aly
Gensler
Bertan
Alderman Fitzgerald
Reamee
AU & Oveque
W & Nicklin
Sagamore
Varney
Lynchbure
Mira Mary Moore
Mary Moore
William E Moore
St Marys Catholic Church
Alexandra
E. i Kelly
Thomas W Nugent
James Fegan
George Petit
John Downey
Artin Downey
Archie Moore
Hartman
Ceaterday
Louis Barley
Helen H Harriman
HW Harriman
United States Court of Appeals
States Circuit Court of Appeals
Gort
Pritchard
Waddit and
Connor
Mises
Augustus G
Patterscan
Ever
Inger End Southeen
Bluefield
D J F Strother
W Dughes
Welch
JW Shopman
Chapman É
Jeante Daniel Miter
Eleutt Court
Gillespie
Parsons-Soudere Cotupery Et
Ben F Bush
Ben F Bush Sreceder
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Blacksburg
Curiam
Sont “Thomay
Anoket Sippelier
Norfolk Va
W John G Fried
AL Appelless Trea
Wingert
Hageratowa
Vinglula “Passenger and Power Company Ob al Mbpelgnut
Lene Brothers Company Appolists
Rishon
Elival
Lexington
Herndon Miller
Rockbridge Baths
Hen
Oi Stove
Relatva
Womhen
Virginia Weddings
Son
Castoria
Palais Royal
White Cross Milk Co
Ninth and N Sts
N.W
Hordmer
Zelaya
Breig
Whith
Bluefields
Nicaragua
New Orleans
Chilalike
Tama Rama
Rama
Escon Aide
Warries
SRO
DML
Shipley
Thomas P Moffat
Ould
Rage
Crinmser Dixie
Jose Santos Zelaya
Republic of Nicaragua
Central America
Paris
Zelay
America
South Arms
Ig Ufe
Sa'd
Ind
Nancy Nulton
Comdr Nulton
J SN
Virginia Briefs
Muht
M Tatum
J C Tate
Tenance
Petersburg Eity Councl
Eity
Elty
Focal Banks
Finance Board
Turther
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