English Beauty in Court Over Extravagance Rumors
In a crowded court a former servant described English beauty Mrs Atherton later known as Mrs Stirling as familiar with Captain and others. The husband claimed she did not grasp money value, mistaking £1 for £10, and accused her of extravagance. He denied misconduct and remonstrated with his wife about Lord Northland’s attention. the session adjourned for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid
Court of Session
Sorting
Atherton
Stirling
Maine
Lord Northland
Mrs. Stirling
Divorce Bill Delayed in North Carolina Senate
Special to The Washington Post reports in Raleigh on January 1 that a bill drafted by the Good Government Association seeks to improve state and city governance, protect Frank’s employees earnings and homestead exemptions, regulate telephone and telegraph company mortgage issues, and redraw district boundaries. The House debated agricultural heads, a state library commission, and capital offense trials, while a committee investigated convict camps amid a dispute over repealing a divorce section allowing long-separation divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Senate
Good Government Association of
Guilford
Alamance
Moseley County
Greene
Wayne
Lenoir
Iitt
Graham
Praise for pastor's work and local obituaries in Virginia
The Clareh of the Epiphany Barton Heights accepts the resignation of Rev Wythe Leigh Einsolving after three years, praising his dedication. Notices report deaths: Mrs Kate Cardwell in Lanaver County aged 7?. William Wardeworth former Richmond resident and Confederate veteran in Austin Texas. Alfred J Milespir prominent Tem peranceville farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rhingond
Barton Heights
Wythe Leigh Einsolving
Austin
Tex
Oak Hall
Jan GU
Kennard
Atlanta
Pillaemita
Unis Vtuinidy
George Reunad, Jr
Larene Kennard
Temperanceville
Alfred J. Alilespir
Baltimore
Ins Wit
William C. Gillespe
Esley Phillips
C. G. Lunvd
Pocomoke
Bell system grows via independent lines in 1907
The Boston News Bureau reports a major shift in American telephone development. In 1907 Bell companies linked toll and long distance networks with more independent stations, increasing total stations to about 3,100, of which around 1,000 are connected but not outright owned by Bell. Most independents served rural districts and operated locally before Bell expanded their scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bell Companies
I Plese
St Lest
SMG
Cashing forged checks leads to arrest and loot
Special to The Washington Post. William Trumbo, once an errand boy for Levering Coffee, was caught cashing forged checks at the National Bank of Commerce. He had ten forgeries totaling nearly $4,000 and bought a horse, buggy, and diamonds with the money. Louis Maher was arrested as an accomplice. A cashier noted two check forms. one was for $4 and another for $62,000. Trumbo had been operating since December 15, using a bank familiarity to pass forgeries. Police found $600 in cash on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
Wiliam Trumbe
Levering Coffee Company
National Bank of Commerce
Trumble
Louis Maher
Coffee House
Maher
Trumbo
Willam Ed. Ewing
Eugene Levering, Jr
Howe
Saur
Hanr
Trambo
Montgomery County Agricultural Society Officers Reelect
In Rockville Maryland on January 2 the Montgomery County Agricultural Society reelected officers with Lee Offutt as president and John I. Gasay as vice president. James T. Bogsey will serve as secretary and John J. Higemns as treasurer. The nest annual fair is scheduled for August 28 25 4 and 27. The board of directors includes Lee Offutt Jochim H. Gassaway and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomer County Agricultural Society
Lee Offutt
John I. Gasay
James T. Bogsey
John J. Higemns
Jochim H. Gassaway
Charles Worrs
Dawd H. Wartielu
Robert C. Warfield
John H. Bagley
Josiah W. Jones
Charles F. Kort
John 2. Bentley
Benjamin Gott
Gist Bhair
Citizens to Give School at Sandy Springs
Rockville Maryland June 21 Citizens of Sandy Springs will donate and equip a new school building after the county shows insufficient funds. Sherwood Academy property valued at 3440 will be acquired with about 7000 spent to enlarge and equip the building. The property will be deeded to the county subject to a 5000 mortgage accepted by the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Sandy Springs
Sherwood Academy
Virginia Briefs: Rewards, Rail Plans, and Local Notices
A $100 reward is offered in Norfolk for Thomas B. Pearlstein, former grocery worker, wanted on grand larceny charges. Virginian Railway plans Deepwater to Norfolk freight service next week. Winchester merchant John A. Hunsberrs assigns assets of $200 to trustee Herbert Lamm, dry goods stock cited. Lectures on agriculture held at Martinsburg, Cascade, Afton, and Aiken. A Pope Motor Car Company syndicate, led by Lynchburg banker Richard D. Apperson, takes Toledo firm from receiver. Lynchburg Cotton Mills elects officers. O’Kee Tribe No. 38 initiated at Parksley. Bristol election on prison issue revived. 5 percent voters may trigger renewal. Mrs. V. A Hindshaw of Washington gifts historical volumes to Wallace Memorial Trust. G L. Delano of Spottsylvania reports a 15-pound bald eagle mistaken for wild turkey. Gov. Hughes nominates Frederick A. Wallis to statewide post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Thomas B. Pearlstein
Bought House Instead of Booze
Mr HR L Watt of Belda ville North Carolina shares a patient’s experience with the Three Day Liquor Cure, noting the man’s recovery from years of drinking led to sobriety, bank account growth, and plans for a home. Mentions MeKamma Sanitariums in Reidsville and Richmond and that the original letter is on file at Dr McKanna’s residence with phone 584.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR. L. Watt
Canhier
Beldavile
N.C
Ihanna
Reidsville
Murphy's Hotel Annex
Richmond
Railroads Seek Reopening of North Carolina Rate Law
North Carolina rail officials and Gov Kitchin met in Raleigh with President Finley and several railroad executives to press for a tribunal to review passenger rates after a one year trial period. Gov. Kitchin urged no rate legislation, hoping the issue was settled, while a follow up conference was set for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Washington Post
Raleigh
N.C
Gov. Glenn
Corporation Commission
Kilerin
Kitchin
Craig
Valley mayors unite to protest rail service
Special to The Washington Pass reports Hartsburg Virginia January 21 a Shenandoah Valley meeting drew delegates from Lexington Harpers Ferry and towns along the B&O and Southern rail lines. The group formed a permanent valley mayoral committee to press relief before the state railroad commission with Richard E Byers delivering the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pass
Hartsburg
Shenandoah Valley
Lexington
Harpers Ferry
Baltimore and
Oho
Southern
Richard E. Byers
Virginia House of Delegates
Stave Corporation Commission
Texington
Staunton
Harisburg
Forestville
New Market
Mount Jackson
Stephensbury
Winchester
Albert Lee Pink Granite Co Put in Receivership
North Carolina notes report the Albert Lee Pink Granite Company of Rowan County placed in the hands of Stable Linn as receiver at the first meeting of the newly organized associated charities of Salisbury. J. Henderson was elected president, Bismarck Capps secretary, and J. S. McCubbins treasurer. The board of directors will contain fifteen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lee Pink Granite Company
Rowan Cwunty
Stable Linn
Associated Charities of Salsbury J
Henderson
Bismarck Capps
J. S Mc Cubbins
Afteen
Constipation Tied to Indigestion Amid Digestive Beliefs
An old patent remedy advertisement explains indigestion as the root of constipation and bowel trouble, claiming Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest meals after a sick stomach and restore bowel action. It asserts nerves and glands are repaired, blood purified, and offers free trial packages by mail from F. A. Stuart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howel
Stuart
Price Soc
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Hidg
Marshall, Mich
Electric Cars Collision Blamed on Air Brake Failure
A head on crash of two Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway electric trains near King Street Alexandria injures several including Mrs. Joseph Breen and Miss Olive Payne. Air brake failure on the northbound express caused the collision. motormen and conductors escaped serious injury by leaping to passenger compartments. Tourists and women riders were among the injured and shocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
Olive Payne
South
Washington Street
Maxon
Huff
Union Station
Northbour
Mount Vernon
B. B. Vaden
W. F. Mason
Harry
Septuagenarian Dies After Illness in Alexandria
Milton Mallott about 79, living near Springfield Fairfax county, became suddenly ill on North Royal street Alexandria and died at Alexandria Hospital. He came from West Virginia twenty years ago, engaged in farming and stove works, with nieces and nephews there. Authorities will notify kin. Two railway workers injured near Alexandria from a defective reverse bar on a Southern Railway locomotive. Rowen’s arm broken, Angelo’s hand lacerated. Terrett, Fairfax county merchant, dies at 67 in Alexandria Hospital. leaves four sons and two daughters. He ran a general store at Seminary Crossing. In Alexandria court, judge considers jail improvements. verdicts in unrelated cases include a not guilty finding. Fire blamed on incendiary causes damages Grover’s coal yard stable near old shipyard Al andria, with several hundred dollars loss. animals and gear saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Mallott
Springfield
Fairfax County
North Royal Street
Alexandra
Alexandria Hospital
Mr. Mallutt
West Virginia
Dun
Roberts
Mallett
West Virgina
Thomas Bowen
C. Perry Angelo
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Rowen
Angelo
Matt Trump
Manassas
Angela
Thomas Terrett
Fairay County
Terrett
Seminary Crossing
R. A Grovel
Alandria
Grover
Southern Pacific Settles Notice Approved in Shipbuilding Suit
New York January 1 the United States circuit court approved a notice of settlement in the breach of contract suit of the Southern Pacific Company against Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. The case involved five steamships and about 200000 dollars. The matter ends two years after filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Suage Lacombe
United States
Southern Pacific Company
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dr Deck Company
West Virginia House Debates Penitentiary Mismanagement Charge
Delegate Moora a Republican renewed charges of gross mismanagement and corruption in the state penitentiary. His request was tabled out of courtesy to an investigating committee awaiting report. C Garrison aged 7 postmaster at Lost Creek died at the Baltimore and Ohio station while boarding a train for Clarkeburs. Miss Sarah John Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs John Henry Williams of Poolesville wed Prof Wilson S Ward principal of Rockville High School at the Williams home in Kensington. The bride formerly assistant in Kensington public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moora
West Virginia
jJast
C. Garrison
Lost Creek
Baltimore and Ohio
Clarkeburs
Rockville
Sarah
John Wiliams
Joan Henry Willams
Poolesvile
Wilson S. Ward
Rockville High School
Arthur Williams
Kensington
Walter Willams
Washington
Kensington Public School
Pugilist Arrested Over Bogus Dinner Joke in Asheville
Vanes Guest, a local boxer, tried to pass a fake lead dollar on Restaurant Keeper James Dallas. He ate 70 cents of food and got 30 cents in bogus coin. Guest was arrested, held by a deputy marshal, and a hearing was set for tomorrow. He says another man prompted the stunt, who vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheelal
Asheville
N. C
Vanes Guest
Hear ” Gad
James Dallas
Dallas
United States
Guest
Slain Man Found In Well In West Virginia
William Roberts, missing a week, was found dead in an abandoned well near Wolf Run, Martinsville area. Three bullet holes and snow tracks indicate removal from Wolf Run to the well. A bloodstained coat linked to Jon Holpp, Roberts' brother in law, was found in Middlebourne and he is in jail awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Martinsville
W. Va
William Roberta
Wolf Run
Jon Holpp
Rberts
Middlebourne
Fog Bound Norfolk Harbor Delays Navy Yard Work
Dense fog enveloped Norfolk Harbor delaying ferry crossings and halting vessel traffic. About 1500 Navy yard workers were stranded on the Portsmouth ferry and late arrival disrupted Portsmouth workers heading to Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Harbor
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
FISHING PLACE RUNNING DRY IN CHESAPEAKE CANAL
Special to The Washington from Hagerstown Maryland January 31 The Big Pool on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal famed fishing ground and one of the finest waters in the western portion of the state is gradually disappearing A suspected large leak in the pool bottom has reduced water depth to two to forty feet The Western Maryland Railroad draws water from the pool for engines and has extended its pipeline 600 feet to reach sufficient supply The pool in time may run dry Meanwhile a separate item notes a Soldiers Home inmate Henry P Ellington a Confederate veteran killed himself after threats of suicide leaving a widow two sisters and a son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hagerstown
Big Paol
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Atherton
Lacie
Mercons
Atherton Rae Slate
Heegcig
Lee
Wits Arerton
Letore
Mas Aktherson
Hames
Ueser
Trugh
Ealpman
Danas
Artin
Hatemay
Vans
Rock Mech
Luesias
Dy Om
Tanks Church
Rock ' Sears
Satuday
Pouns Tanee Cavemie
Dolly
Mary
Vis Racinitels
Nana
Lebers, Vay Banabas
Goraing Aera
Anemiat Paqud
Pitrenarg Bispach
Fats ¢Ourter
Rochesser Hernia
Nocaan New A Herald St Louis Republic
Pvalar
Iain Deaier
Paul Pioneer
Syracage Post Stamilard
Relate Furl Letger
John R. Wright CO
Opt Ree
Fiubarmene
Chanel
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Hmbalbier
Aifenth ST
Sof
Nodernts
Emaalmers
Lincoln
Sergeon
Cain
A. Costello
Eviralmer
Pano
Frank Geier
Seventh ST. NW
Norte
William Lee
Pmaliner
Layel Ant Modaca
Wedest Pricey
Mennsyama Ave
Talephone Main
Sane
Blackistone
Geo. C. Shaffer
House
Einsolving
Virginia
American Telephone and Teleaph CO
Bell
Yale
New York Age
Perbettie
To-Kalon Wine Co
N. W
Sas' Aay
Montgomery Fair
Virginia Briefs
Deepwater
Raymond du Puy
Virginian Railroad
John A. Hunsberrs
Herbert Lam
George W. Kener
State Commissione of Agriculture
M. Tichavas
The
Southern Railroad
W. 8. Pletcher
Heizer
Sproul
Blacksburg College
Prof
Matthewson
Martinsburg
Cascade
Aften
Aiken Summit
Richard D. Apperson
Lynchburg
Pope Motor Car Company of
Toledo
Ester Moormen
Parksley
O'Kee ‘Tribe
Bristol
Price
V. A Hindshaw
Waslington
James B. Sens
Wallace Memorial
Fredericksburg
Advertiser
Jesse White
Ledger
Sgu
Sener
Congress
Wyoming
G L. Delano
Spottsylvania County
Wallis
Kelszy
Albany
Hughes
Frederick A. Wallis
ReHeveil
Finley
Gov
Gars “Ik Grash
Corporation Court of
Louis C Batley
Commonwealth
Frank Henderson
Southern Pacific
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Jacob Roessner
Hammond
Washington County Hospital Association
Henry M. Hurd
Fehng Hopkins Hospital
Allegany Trades Council
Cumberland
N. Zihlman
Harry Recording
Oswald Financial
E. M. Lewis
Joseph B.furlong
Daniel O'Voole
Henry Winterberg
Bogus
Colin
Vicki
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Metreres
Thomas
Moh Peterson
WOH
Souther
Express Company Ve Meeler
Meredith
B. Garett
Neatrasea
Owens S5 Omens Executors
Portsmouth Tractor Company
Xs Niblett
Cotemouth
Cotton Oi Refinny Corporation
Oliver Refine Company
Oliver Refining Company
Cotton Ol Refining Corporation
Phillips Vs Southern Railway
Southern Hailway Comings
Raevh
Southern Hailway Company
Forrest's Administrariis
Spoon
Adams Ve. Cumlex
Lynvehhueg Corporation
Supersedeas
Bom
Bedford City
Sitwell
Bedford County Arruit
Wendel
Treadway
Greenvile
Chicut
Appeai
Aients
Casselman and Company
Heo Wtieul
Bana
Goles
Geffimon Wealth
Charlottesville
Buckingram State Compan Inc
Huckingte
County of Louisa
Yances
Parks
Commonwealth Tril
Equmty Aircuit
Maryland Court AY Appeals
Speval
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
James W Richardson
Brune
Ro Anderson
Catherine O Hofman
Makel G Watson
Circuit Court
term—Skewnes Fire Insersnce Company
Topeka
Offutt
Perial
Nicholas Offutt
Frank Kretzemer
Grits
Waeken
wApening
Garrett
Seaboard
W. A. Garrett
Cincinna, Hamilton, and
Dayton
Ryan's
Almond,s
Ryan
Apollinaris
Emperor of
Germany
England
Prince of Wales
Spain
Peter Grogan
Trust Company
John Joy Edson
Great Bane
Editm Totten
Ton
Henry P. Ellington
Ous Lee
Elington
Washburn
Crosby's
Steinway Pianos
Droop xi ° CO
Ave
WSPAP
ORHAN
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!