Wm. Knabe & Co. Piano Sale Listings at 1218-20 F St
A dense sale notice from Wm. Knabe & Co detailing a summertime push to clear out pianos and organs. Numerous models named with special prices, including Knabe Baby Grand and Uprights in mahogany and rosewood, plus other makes like Smith & Barnes and Emerson. Also notes agency for brands and the Angelus player piano. No obligation to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Knabe
Weller
Smith & Barnes
Stultz & Barnes
Reg- Weber
Emerson
Mayers
Emenon
Mathushek
Heller, Lafforque
Angelus
Wm. Knabe & Co
F St
Virginia Bankers Session Opens in Richmond
Richmond June 16 with President Habliston presiding the Virginia Bankers Association opened its twelfth annual session at the Richmond Hotel. Mayor McCarthy and John B. Purcell welcomed delegates while Carter H. Bishop spoke. Secretary Shaw to be principal speaker at Friday night banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia—State Association
McCarthy
Shaw
Willon
Washington Post
Richmond
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Willan Barret Ridgely
Ella H. Roberts
Washington
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Virginia
Habliston
Potton
Btato Banka Wats
Lakeside Park
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie ML Shaw
Old Point
Hampton Roads
Court Sustains Goulds in Virginia Ruling
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals reverses Judge Mullen of Petersburg, restoring Gould electric railway and lighting property to receivers appointed by the U S Court, following a counter petition by the Goulds against George E. Fisher's application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Mullen
State Circuit Court of
Petersburg
Gould Electric Railway and Lighting
George E. Fisher
United States Court
Goulds
Primaries August 22 Set by State Democrats
Richmond June 15 Special to The Warrington state Democratic committee fixes August 23 as the state primary date and levies assessments on candidates totaling just over 9,000. W A Jones pushed for no costs beyond poll books and ballots. Ellyson absent but resign letter offered. he retains chairmanship and receives committee backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington Root
Richmond
United States
W. A. Jones
J. Taylor Ellyson
Dot
Jetter
Hohn
Campaign stops and electoral updates from Virginia
Special to The Washington Post reports Governor Montague drew under eighty people at Whaleyville mixed audience, while later in Buffalo audience sizes grew. In Richmond, Officer Wyatt, famed for closing gambling dens, falls ill with typhoid ahead of the primary. In Mathews and Middlesex counties, G B T Lane enters the Democratic House of Delegates race as a fourth candidate alongside Hunley McCready and Ghowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Suffolk
Montague
Whaleyville
Wheleyville
Col. EE. Holland
Dhaff
Buffolk
Richmond
William H. Wyatt, Jr
Wyatt
Fredericksburg
G. B.T. Lane
Mathews County
House of Delegates
Mathews
Middlesex
George ¥. Hunley
W. M. McCready
W. B. Ghowning
Mistaken For Thief Ends With Shot In Luray
Special to The Washington Post from Luray Virginia June 15 Gustavus Laconia a young man living about one mile east of Luray was shot by neighbor Scott Rodgers this morning while approaching his house thinking him a burglar Laconia deaf failed to hear Rodgers order to halt and received a heavy No 4 shotgun load in chest and face Rodgers realizing his mistake summoned a physician and aid was given to the wounded man the son of W H Rodgers a Page County poor commissioner is about twenty five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Luray
Gustavus Laconia
Scott Rodgore
Laconia
Rodgers
W. H. Rodgers
Page County
Robbery defendants face hearings in Woodstock county
Augustus Walker and two sons Lester and Holland Walker faced preliminary hearings on charges of breaking into and robbing stores in Shenandoah County and the Maurertown railroad station. Augustus fined 20 for receiving stolen goods. Lester held for grand jury action. Holland, age thirteen, sent to a Richmond reformatory. Holland's case appealed to the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Woodstock
Augustus Walker
Lester 8
Walker
Holland Walker
Bhenandoah County
Maurertown
Lester Walker
Richmond
Hansboro Hanged in Bath County Virginia
Special to The Washington Post William Hansboro was hanged at Hot Springs Virginia at 6 21 this morning for the March 17 murder of James R McKeen The execution was clean with death at 6 40 His last words invoked God and mercy The body was sent to University College of Medicine Richmond This was Bath County s first legal hanging since September 24 1838
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fes
Virginia
William Hansboro
James R McKeen
University College of Medicine
Richmond
Hansbaro
Charles A. Gunn
Bath County
Two Petersburg Men Convicted of Forgery
At Petersburg Virginia on June 16 two young white men John C Reed and George W Phillips were convicted in the Husting Court of forgery and each sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Phillips forged a merchant order for six dollars and Reede forged a sixty eight twenty five check on a West Virginia bank deposited in Virginia National Bank Petersburg and tried to withdraw the funds. Both pleaded guilty and sought mercy from the court. Phillips is married. his wife lives in Petersburg. Reed hails from Evansville Indiana and claims to be a traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fippelal
Washington
Petersburg
John C. ‘Reede
George W Phillips
Philips
Wilmington
N.C
Raede Heile
Evansville
Ind
Phillips
Reede
West Virginia
Virginia National Bank
Virginia Supreme Court backs Insurgent Loyalists of Junior Order
The Loyalist faction of the Junior Order of American Mechanics loses to the Insurgent faction as the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirms the Chancery Court decision in Wytheville. The Insurgent branch is declared entitled to all rights and benefits of the order in the state. In Rockville Maryland, Mary Owens, 18, daughter of W Mimbeth Owens, died at George Washington University Hospital in Washington after blood poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Supreme Court
Richmond
Loyaliata
Order of American Mechanics
Supreme Court of Appeals
Wytheville
Chancery Court
General Ensembly
Magioaaro
Rockville
Biss Mary Owens
W Mimbeth Owens
George Washington University Hospital
Washington
Virginia Weddings Roundup in Early June Across Counties
The report lists multiple June marriages across Virginia towns. Misa Bissie Dishman wed John P. Carter in Richmond area. Misa Rebecta Overly Ruth married Henry Harrison Christian in Heroover County. Edna Julla Harrison tied to Clifford Austin Gardner in Richmond County. Miss Martha Magsie Bland Massie married Omar W. Gardner near Harpers Ferry. Casio Alltiedt wed A. W. Wider in Harpers Ferry. Logan Handolpy Fay married Mina Helen Carter in Philadelphia with plans to reside near Winchester. Adelaide Taylor of Fauquier County wed Henry Carding at Luede Episcopal Church near Markham. detailed attire and family connections noted. couples plan North and West travel for a honeymoon and future residence in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Misa Bissie Dishman
John P. Carter
Pittsylvenia County
Beido
Richmond
Misa Rebecta Overly Ruth
Louis Ruffin
Immanuel Episcopal Church
Herover County
Henry Harrison Christian
Heathsville
Edna Julla Harrison
Clifford Austin Gardner
Richmond County
Farnham Bapitst Church
Robert J. Williamson
Marstes Mulle
Grace Apiscop
Mra
AL EL Austadt
Mr. Roberts
Camp Hill Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester
Logan Handolpy Fay
New York
mUlllomire
St. Mark's Church
Philadelphia
Thor Will
Hackwood Farm
Markham
Luede Episcopal Church
Mise Adelaide Taylor
Fauquier Ghinty
Henry Cardiog
P. D. Thompson
Rochambeau
Washington, D. C
Portland Exposition
Weats
Court upholds father’s duty to support infant son
In Winchester Virginia Judge Thomas W Harrison ruled that Oberlin Oberlin must provide for his infant son even after the mother took the child away. The decision states the father remains legally obliged to support the child despite custody concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gom
Winchester
Thomas W. Harrison
Oberlin
Obituary notices from Virginia towns report multiple deaths
Winchester gives George T Cookus age forty eight death at Romney West Virginia Chatham reports Mrs Nannie Law aged fifty seven dies at home after illness Petersburg notes Armistead B Gross found in an unconscious state in his room and died shortly after authorities say he died without opening his eyes in a condition lacking consciousness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
George T. Cookus
Thin County
Romney
W. Va
Chatham
Nannie Law
Dickerwoos
Petersburg
Armistead B. Gross
West Virginia University Holds 38th Graduation Largest Class
Morgantown June 15 West Virginia University staged its thirty eighth commencement with the largest graduating class in its history. Gov Dawson delivered the principal address as diplomas and certificates were awarded by President Purinton and alumni gathered for the post ceremony dinner. Charles M Babbb elected Alumni Association president. A campus ball followed in the cadet armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha University
Meny
Charles M
Washington Post
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
William M. C. Dawson
Purinton
Arthur I
Ervin L. Anderdoh
Walter Harace
Alberta
Haumgardner
Samuel BE. W. Dursside
Ethel Catle
James TD. Gibaoo
Dantel M. Greene
Joan
Kooley
Elizabeth ¥. Liswel
Joseph W. Byans
Leol
Marra
Cweight McQuirkin
John D. Muféoom
Dickaon W. Partons
Elisabeth T. Peck
Egar A. Richards
Jedediah W. Robinson
Lonte C. Snider
Orlin B. Vouner
Berea College
Dennia NM
Wille
Clyde B. Watson
Frederick G. Wood
Clyde F. Amos
Samuel C. Carney
Edward E. P. Carter
Herbert W. Dent
Roy Reger
A. B
Henry Simes
Frank W. Tuckwitter
David F. Turner
Marlette Collage
Roy J. Waychott
James
M. Forquer
Gilbart
James 8. Murphy
Jones
Trinity College speakers address graduates in Baltimore and Hartford
Rev Plaver 8 Luther Ph D president of Trinity College Hartford Conn and Rev John G Murray of St Michael and All Angels Baltimore spoke. Graduates named include Donel N Gilpin Baltimore Francs K Murray How Bec County William Howard Michael Obert B Yareall Perryman Md Fabio Pe Rodrigues Ecuador G Tyson Kenley Hagerstown and Herbert B Schroeter Oxford Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaver
Luther
Trinity College
Hartford
Mount St Mary's grants Swisher degree during historic convocation
Cardinal Gibbons presided at Mount St Marys College for the ninety seventh annual commencement. Gov. Edwin Warfield addressed graduates as C. C. Swisher of Washington received an honorary Doctor of Laws, marking the first Protestant to be so honored at the institution. Swisher, a Pennsylvanian and Yale alumnus, holds a chair in comparative politics at George Washington University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's College
C. C. Swisher
Washington
Pont. Emmettsburg
Mount Sst. Mary's College
Cardinal Gibbons
Edwin Warfield
Morfin F. Gorrigan
Haxleton
B. J. Hickotrode
Thurmont
TB. Wokenrode
Lancaster
William J. Gibson
Spranton
Hernan B. Giles
Haston
James A. T. Gribtow
Trenton
Patrick A. Hutking
Philadelphia
John A. Harris
New York
N. Y
Bernard G. Hellen
Brooklyn
Stock
Gettysburg
Richart M. Reilly
Lanvanter, Iyn
Charles G. Swisher
Washington, D. Es
Arte
John T. Butler
Troy
James F. Cansidy
Lowell
Mann
Joby V. McGann
Roger A. O'Donnell
Lansford
Prat
Swisher
Mexico
Papa Leo, XII
Yale College
Berlin University
Endowment Growth at Virginia Jefferson Memorial Reaches 725000
At UVA closing exercises President Alderman reported Jefferson memorial endowment contributions since April 18 totaling 725000, with donors including Charles R. Crane, Charles J. Peabody, Morris K. Jesup, Haward B. Alexander, and W. H. Fitzhugh. ceremony featured a formal procession and degree awards to graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial Fund
Washington Post
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Alderman
Jefferson Memorial Endowment Fund
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Charles J. Peabody
New York
Morris K. Jesup
Haward
Alexander
Louisville
Kky
W. H. Fitzhugh
Memphils
Tenn
Aldermaon
University Hospital Training School
Virginia Bailey
Staunton
Grace Herndon
Dawsonville
Henry Coulter Cabell
Elean
Carl P. Bonn
Loutaville, Ky
Rockville Institute Honors Close of Year Exercises
At Rockville Institute in Rockville Maryland Miss Lucy Simpson presided over the annual closing exercises. A large crowd witnessed recitations vocal and instrumental music by students including Mary Trail Anna Belle Allnutt Rebeck Lamar Geneva Walters Jean Yearley Margaret Garrett Gussie Lamar Jean Gregg Frances Ward and others. Premiums were awarded in academic subjects led by Maury Gregg Lucius Lamar and Margaret Garrett with multiple students earning prizes in geography arithmetic English history algebra and French among others. In Annapolis Edward T Clark of Ellicott City won the junior oratorical contest at St John’s College receiving a gold medal for his piece The Laynching of the Ship by Longfellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weelington
Rockville
Rockville Institute
Lucy Simpson
Mary Trail
Anna Belle Allnutt
Rebeccs Lamar
Geneva
Waltera
Jean Yearley
Margaret Garrett
Gussie Lamar
Jean Gregg
Frances Ward
Lucy Smith
Virginia Lamar
Mary Welsh
Sallie Bonifant
Annie Stephenson
Harold Smith
Maury Gregg
Lucius Lamar
United States
Maury Greeg
Mise Anna Bele AtInutt
Misa Margeret Garrett
Misa Virginia Lamar
Safila Bonifant
Annie Btephenson
Misa Snay Neville Smith
Sallie Wonifant
Minvea Lucy Neville Gentih
Misa Margaret Garrett
Misaen Sallie Bonifant
Mise
Rebecca Lamar
Anna Belle Alinutt
Genava Walters
Rebecce Lamer
Harold Switch
Genova Walters
Weenington
Annapoli
Edward T. Clark
Ellicott City
St. John's College
Thomas Feil
Longfellow
Married at Ravens Wood Berkeley Springs West Virginia
Miss B M Berkeley of West Virginia married Miss Elizabeth MacPherson Crichton, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Malcolm Crichton of Baltimore, to William Howes Clark of New York at Ravenswood Berkeley Springs. Ceremony at 4 am officiated by Rev Dr Shaw. Bride’s relatives as bridesmaids and the Crichton family guest list noted. The hyphenated Crichton Clark surname chosen by the couple. Clark, Evans Wilkens Co lawyers, will reside in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Berkeley
W. Va
Diiza-beth MacPherson Crichton
Malcolm Crichton
Baltimore
William Howes Clark
New York
Ravenswood
Berkeley Springs
Dr. Shaw
Episcopal Church
Esther Kennedy
James Crichton
Crichton-Clark
Evana, Wilkens & Co
Washington
Snowden Ashford
Barrow
Higgins
Madison Brown
Malcolm
Alleged Murderer Captured in Ashland West Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Charleston June 1 United States Marshal John K Thompson was notified today of the capture at Ashland Kentucky of Ben S Canterbury who wanted in Wyoming County for the murder three months ago of Jahao Christian a prominent attorney of that county Canterbury will be brought here and placed in the Kanawha County jail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fost
Charleston
W. Va
John K. Thompson
Ashland
Ben
Catterbury
Wyoming County
Thia State
Jahao Chriatian
Canterbury
Kanawha County
Baltimore Dynamiter Dies in Hospital After Fire Injuries
Roy By Lafferty, an expert with dynamite who helped raze buildings after the February fire, died in a Baltimore hospital from brain abscess complications caused by constant concussions. He is mourned as a casualty of the ruin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafferty
Baltimore
Roy
Stole Registered Letter to Feed Sick Mother
Wheeling dispatch reports Charles Bilinglea twenty, a Fairmont postal employee, confessed in United States Court at Parkersburg to stealing a registered letter to feed his sick mother. Judge Dayton committed him to reform school, with efforts suggested for pardon. Also noting Warrenton Hunt Club elected James K Maddux master of hounds for the coming year and plans to import ten English hounds for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
Charles Bil- Lngelea
Postal Department
Fairmont
United States Court
Parkersburg
Dayton
Reform School
Washington Post
Warrenton, Vé
Warrenton
James K. Maddux
County awards road firetale contract under State aid law
County commissioners awarded the contract for road construction under the State aid law. James M. Mount was the winning bidder with the lowest price. The section runs from Washington to Leytoneville, Rockville, Ma, June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockvile
James M. Mount
Washington
Leytonevill
Death of Mrs Laure Updegraff in Hagerstown
Washington Post reports Mrs Laure A Updegraff wife of wealthy Hagerstown merchant William A Updegraff died Wednesday night after a nervous prostration at age fifty eight. She was sister of Col award St Mohley of Hagerstown and lies at the police of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Updtegraff
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Laure A. Updegraff
William A. Todagraff
Waga
Award St
Staunton Bond Limit Reached Ties to Wytheville Case
Staunton Virginia faces a bond issuance halt after the Court of Appeals at Wytheville ruled the constitutional bond limit applies to Staunton. The decision stems from the Robertson v. City Staunton case with Hon. A C Braxton representing Staunton in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Washington Post
Court of Appeals
Wytheville
Egge
Robertson Vr
A. C. Braxton
Taunton
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Wn. Knabe & Co
Little
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
D St
J. T. Walker Sons
Tenth Street
The
U. S. Realty
Sunday Post
R. I. Barton
COURT
Supreme Court
Fisher
Gov. Montague
Warsaw
F. A. Norman
Miakinon
Northumberland County
J. H. Woodrum
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Montgomery
Hansboro
Marty Owens
Virginia Weddings
Dawson
Addison D. Biluon
B. Ayr
Harden D. Carroll
William W. Engram
Hiverett F. Moore
Morgan Gwen
Harry G. Bebert
Cleveland M. Bolkert
Benjamin Z. Stout
Earl.Townshend
Eleanor B. Barrigs
Witrabeth Clayton
Herten J Smith
Vol
Aflon Zua May Tamer
Moond
Alberta Caroline Baumgartner
W J. Bryan
Ethel Carle
Edward Thomson Company
Arthur Fancher
Tax Commission
Baxter Whaley
Regents
Harry Friedmoan
Bikins
Grack~Flrst
Ethel Green
Marshall Lawson
Rurcelt
Morrie Price
George Price
Wylie Lloyd
Jacob Alfred Yonkers
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College of St. James
College of St James
Coffel
Grocer
Humphrey Coffee
St. John’s
Hege En Dulin & Martin Co
M. W. Bevandes
China
Giasz, Blver
Sloan's Galleries
G Street
Treasury Department
E. G. Sloan & CO
Ravens Wood
B. M
Crichton the
Bride of
Mam HB. Clark
Wil
Marvin J. Vest
M. L. Key
Washington Port
Cumberland
Bedford City
Margaret I. Eley
Regine W. Eley
Graceland
Henry G. Davis
Elkins
W. Ve
L. B. Ressler
Methodist Episcopal Church
Regina Wagner
Arthur Lee
Della Brown
Augusta Wiltman
Baltimore Dynamiter
Jacob Snyder, Jr
Mamie Howes
Boyds
Neelaville Presbyterian Church
Neeleville
Simon Nicholls
German Town
Washingtonian
Sander
Norfolk
Ralph P. Gage
Wolcott, Wolcott & Gage
Court of Law and Chancery Today
Thomas H. Robbins
Gage
Robbins
Hoe
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave
Wayne Runabout Coats
Wayne Automobile CO
13Th St. N. WL
Hlisifeles Fyford
Massachusetts Avenue
Inter-Oceans
Inter-Ocean Building
Axminster
Witton
Sregesnenes
China Jardiniere
Partor Butte
Sennar Seer
Damaa
FAO
Macatos Splees
Nerpentins
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
WASP
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