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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1905

Page

5

Eggleston Likely Next Superintendent in Virginia

Richmond reports indicate J D Eggleston Jr of Prince William area will become superintendent of public instruction after the board dismissed McGilvray for involvement in inflated school register sales. Secretary Brent refutes a candidacy. the board split the state into two inspector districts and assigned a circuit of veteran inspectors to oversee the effort against price gouging in textbooks.

Washington Post Richmond Department of Education J D Eggleston, Jr Prince Howard County Wr Eggleston Jalan P Thomas John A McGilvray Frank ¥. Brent Ax Inspidor King George, Weat- Moreland Nortumberland Lancaster Carolne King Wiltlai King and Quean Bacer Mathews Jawen City Newent York Charles City Hanover Cheeke Govehland Powhatan Biilemuburg Manchester AL Hasaell Aucomalorthampton Bilaabeth Ciy Warwi Princess Anpe Norfolk Southampun Wight Prince Curae Unird Batirk Fleary Franklin Pittayl Prince Winn Alwgundria Cabrfax Loudoun Clarke Brederik Anit Ula Ot Chariots Ile Aliandra Freleriksburg Winchester Chase Maphiy Charlottessile Ingpeetor State Board of Education Gti West Isrecimns

Mad horse mauls two as rabies feared in Dinwiddie

From Washington Post dated June 23 report two Dinwiddie men, Su celal W Chanler and Lewis Scott, seriously injured by a sick horse belonging to Chanler. The animal, thought rabid, attacked while Scott examined it, biting Chanler and then Scott before dying. Local dogs are restrained. fear of rabid exposure follows. A county tournament opens at Glen Echo with civic events and a town hall fundraiser planned, while nominations loom for local offices.

Sucelal Washington Post Chanttr Churchhowd Glen Bobo Bethesda Luesday Glen Echo Rlaity Teans Washington

Boy Driver Killed in Mine Near Oud Wid

Special to The Washington Pom Cumberland Machine reports Harry Leach Tilver son of Melvin Leach killed at Mine No 2 near Irena WooYA west of Oud Wid by a run over in a mini car. Investigations expected as state law bans under fourteen from coal mines factories or public works.

Washington Pom Cumberland Machine Harry Leach Tilver Melvin Leach Irena Wooya Oud Wid

Virginia Weddings Report From Fredericksburg and Cincinnati

Fredericksburg June nuptials unite Nelson Pritchett and Cilsa de Pritchett of Spotsylvania County with a ceremony at the bride’s residence. Also tied in Cincinnati are Henry W Boyd of Winchester and Miss Ivy Jacoby of Cincinnati, with the couple planning residence in Chicago where the groom works. The Cincinnati wedding was conducted by Rev Hays of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church. best man Fred Boyd, maid of honor Minnie Jacoby, bridesmaids Alice Brenner man and Florence Ion.

Fredericksburg Nelson Pritchett Cilsa de Pritchett Spotsylvania County Usat Bey Rockyile Md Charles Lewis Dyson Mary Waldin Carlton Caroline County Thomas H Campbell Baptist Dhurch Euphington Winchester Cincinnati Ohio Henry W Boyd Mew Philp W Boyd Winchester Jacoby Willian R. Jnousy Mr Hays Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Fred & Feyd Misa Minnie Jacoby Fleter Mira A Alice Brennerman Florence Ion Philadelphia Chicago

Denial by Swanson sparks gubernatorial clash in Roanoke

Richmond June 2 Erent Gov Willard quotes Swanson accusing him of heavy drinking. Swanson denies remarks about Col Willard, saying campaign remains on high plane. Danville Petersburg and Petersburg notes indicate split primary timing and added costs for a new August primary in the Twenty-ninth district.

Washington Richmond Roanoke Gov Willard Congressman Swanson Swanson Col. Willard Danville Jones Willard Harry Wooding Petersburg Big City George Magon Dinwiddie County Thomas E. Clark Senate

On Trial for His Life in Pittsylvania Case

Special to The Wantington rem Chatham Wa June 3 Frank Peakes commissioner of revenus of the Fourth Pittsylvania district long time deputy treasurer and deputy sheriff is tried for his life on charges of criminally assaulting Miss Peachie E Parker in May. The prosecutrix, the chief witness for the Commonwealth, testified she was assaulted at her home while her parents were away. Oakes claims he was enticed by the girl. Oakes is a married man with several children and grandchildren. The prosecutrix is nineteen.

Wantington Rem Chatham Wa Frank Peakes Revenus Pittsylvania Hig Life Peachie E Parker Commonwealth Oakes

Vacations in Europe Prompt UVA Professors’ Exodust

Special to The Wendington Post Charlottesville June 23 A wave of University of Virginia faculty and students sails or plans to sail for Europe. Names include Prof James A Harrivan Teutonic languages Mrs Harrison son Leteher Dr Augustus H Buckmaster medical faculty Mrs Buckmaster Dr William A Lambeth hyaline and materia medica Prof William M Tidle dean Jewish school Mrs Lile John J Patton university librarian Mrs Patton and Miss Katherine Oliver daughter of Mayor George W Oliver W Wallace Smith Shraveport la who graduated medicine Howerd Heine Dat Are Ark who earned BA Charles P Oliver Charlottesville newly named astronomy fellow Prof Thomas Fitz Hugh Latin Dr George Lester Kite clinical assistant in medicine Prof William M Fontaine natural history geology left for Noels Va Dr Charles W Kent English left for Madison Wis to lecture six weeks before Wisconsin summer school.

University of Virginia Wendington Charlottesville Europe James A Harrivan Harrison Son Leteher Augustus H. Buckmaster Howerd Heine Dat Are Ark Charles P Oliver Thomas Fitz-Hugh George Lester Kite William M. Fontaine Noels Harlet W. Kent Madison, Wie University of Wisconsin

Accuses Juror of Sleeping in Damage Case

A federal court jury returned a verdict for $000 in favor of Sallie Brown administratrix of Charles Brown in Salisbury. Counsel for Southern Railway moved to set aside the verdict on grounds of weight of evidence, excessiveness, and juror Moses Stroup sleeping during trial. Judge Boyd reserved decision until tomorrow. May rescind appointment: Prince George County to reconsider Somerville for county superintendent post as civil engineering degree requirements not met. Md Agricultural College notes Somerville lacks full civil engineer credential despite bachelor of science in civil engineering.

Southern Washington Post Charlotte N.C Sallie Brown Charles Brown Salsbury Southern Railway Company Moses Stroup Boyd Hyattsville John W. P. Somerville Prince George County Maryland Agricultural College Afr Somerville coNage Luray Harrison Page County Shenandoah City

Edmund L Emis Seeks Maryland House Nomination

Edmund L Emis, longtime Gaithersburg resident and public school teacher, announces his candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates nomination, notifying Democratic voters of the county from Rockville. Western Maryland Improvements contracts set to upgrade the Big Foot to Willamport railroad roadbed at an estimated cost.

Rockville Edmund Lemis Gaithersburg Western Maryland Improvements Cumberland Western Maryland Railroad Big Foot Willamaport P A Daley's Place 7Th St Daley

Virginia Obituary Notices from Various Virginia Towns

Richmond reports the sudden death of Mrs. W. O. Day while seated. Luray notes Mrs. Dileateth Strole died at her father-in-law's home near Compton. Petersburg records Mrs. Lyle Sheckleford dying at the Home for the Bick. her remains to North Carolina for interment. Fredericksburg notes Mrs. Marie K. Saylor died on Brown Street at 62 after long illness, survived by two daughters and four sons. Luray records Michael Stride, farmer of the area, dying after a winter grip. leaves a widow and four children. Harrisonburg reports the death of veteran preacher Jamus Cue, aged 84, known for performing many marriages. survived by four daughters and three sons.

Luray Michael Stride Bia Athens Newmarket Shenandosh County Harrisonburg Jamust Cue Ditne

Destructive Storm Damages Churches in Virginia and Maryland

A violent storm struck Richmond and Luray causing substantial damage to Broad Street and Central Methodist Churches in Richmond and churches in Manchester and Fountain Baptist. Lightning knocked a man from a pole injuring an arm, while horses were frightened and streetcars disabled. Rain measured over an inch, with farms suffering washed lands amid ongoing storm damage across the region. In Bedford, Mrs James Frasier’s brick residence roof was partly demolished by a bolt with an attic lamp reignited by the same strike.

Washington Post Richmond Broad Street Methodist Central Methodist Manchester Fountain Baptist Church J. F. Baldwin Luray Jones Ias Cumberland James Frasier Bedford

Fight Over A Girl Ends In Hourlong Brawl In Yard

Jerry Bennett and Carroll Hoover, both from Frederick County, clashed at a Gainesboro yard party over a county girl. Stripped to the waist they fought for nearly an hour, with spectators forming a ring before bystanders separated them. Bennett paid a fine plus costs as ruled by Magistrate Pannett.

Warrington Post Winchester Jerry Bennett Carroll Hoover Frederick County Gainesboro Bennett Hoover Pannett

Gasoline Tank Explosion at Laundry Blasts Three

A gasoline tank exploded behind the White I fiwana laundry in Bluefield West Virginia. Manager J. W. Swan and Jock Sneed were blown into the street and badly burned. Della Colburn was blown through a window, suffering arm injuries. Firefighters brought the blaze under control.

Bluefield W. Va Washington Post J. W. Swan Jock Sneed Sneed Della Colburn Fames

Body of Negro Found with Head Severed in Choptank River

Special to The Washington Post Easton Md June 23 the body of a negro was found on the shore of the Choptank River at Howells Point the body was decomposed with a heavy stone tied to the neck the head was nearly severed from the body Justice Sullivan acting coroner and Dr Joseph A Ross viewed the remains and decided that an inquest was not necessary.

Easton Howell's Point Justice Sullivan Trappe Soroner Joseph A. Ross

Holy Jumpers Fined For Defying Mayor’s Order in Danville

Special to The Washington Post from Danville Virginia June 23 a group known as Holy Jumpers defied the mayoral injunction and continued loud street demonstrations. Several members were fined this morning ranging from 4 2 50 to 5 dollars for the latest protest. The report also notes a separate incident in Chesterfield County where three boys were struck by lightning under a tree, and a Rockville Maryland marriage license issued for William Baward Hickergon and Katia Marguerite Babbington. A Richmond dispatch reports electrician John C Tutt wiler was killed instantly by touching a live wire while fixing equipment.

Denville Washington Post Danville Washington Port Richmond Chesterfield County Wyatt Carneal Thomas Sanford Durrette Pleces Rockville Willam Baward Hickergon Washington Misa Katia Marguerite Babbington Berwyn Richmond, Va John C. Tuttwiler

Memorable deaths in Garrett Park and Hyattsville notices

Maryland obituary notices report the death of 64 year old John F Bright a Bladensburg mechanic in Hyattsville and two local deaths in Garrett Park and Hyattsville. Mullican 54 died after Bright's Disease aged forty four near Garrett Park. Corporal Lloyd M Tabler 32 died of consumption at his father’s Hyattsville home after service in the Boxer uprising. All victims leave widows and children.

Rockville Mullican Garrett Park Bright Reuben Mullican Lloyd MM. Tablar Jacob L.tabler Hyatstown Ching Bladensburg Washington and Baltimore

Maryland Court of Appeals Delivers Wide Roster of Decisions

Annapolis June 3 The Maryland Court of Appeals handed down a broad set of rulings. Judgments reversed affirmed or modified with costs paid from dividends as noted. Several cases mention opinions by Judges Briscoe Pearce and others and adjournment until October term.

W Mukkber Washington Post Annapolis Maryland Court of Appeals Maryland Steal Va. Engleman Julie Pears Sara Depoatt and Trust Company Trugies Ve. Cestard Et Jugs Briscoe Sete Deposit and Trust Company Trusted Vn Elder Briscoe State of Maryland Willis Juige Pearce Btate Wilkiama Et Dayton Pee Ste Donnelly Va Baltimore Treat and Guaranty Company Boyd Genet Et al Baugher Mod United Electele Light and Power Company Asa Lusby Frederick William Bawernschmidt Bentley, Shriver & Co Edwards

Farmer assassinated near Dunton in Wayne County

Huntington West Virginia June 23 Matthew Thomas a farmer was killed in an ambush near Dunton Wayne County minutes after receiving a death threat linked to grand jury testimony against local outlaws. Investigators believe a lynching is likely if the suspect is captured.

Washington Post Huntington W. Va Matthew Thomas Dunton Wayne County Thomas Stes

McCoy Parts From Bluefield in Mercer County Rezoning

Ellsworth McCoy, ex government ganger at Bluefield West Virginia, had his sentence altered by Judge Keller McCoy. He was previously fined $1000 and given eighteen months in a federal penitentiary for conspiracy to defraud in the Martin L Carter illicit distilling case. The sentence was changed to Mercer County Jail for eighteen months to allow family in Mercer County to visit.

Feud Mercer County Wantington Charleston W. Va Ellsworth McCoy Bluefield W Va Keller McCoy Manndeville Martin L Carter Keller McCay McCoy

Missing Man W. L. D. Cole Searched From Richmond Home. Family Destitute

Special to The Washington Post reports W. L. D. Cole, once of Maryland and later in Washington, has been missing for three weeks from his Richmond home leaving his wife and daughter in destitution. He was in town to promote a tea brand but drank and neglected work, family to be sent to Norfolk while search continues.

Washington Richmond L. D. Cale Maryland Valentine Houge Norfolk Cole

Our Own preparations and the best remedies offered

The ad copy praises preferred remedies over patent medicines, lists popular products with prices, and promotes a local druggist A. T. Bronaugh at 7th and P sts Northwest, along with other varied notices about ice purity, stores, and local services.

Wite and Tron

Local ads and notices blend in busy Washington page

A dense OCR filled with storefront bargains and shipping notes. Krause's Home Made Bread offered at 5 cents with hot bread and rolls delivered by 4 pm. Various ads promise furniture bargains, cigars, and household goods. Naval maneuvers, lighthouse pier funding talk, and steamboat redecoration fill the week.

Krause Washington Krause's

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