Officers Fire On Involved Auto. One Dead
In Finchester Virginia on March 26 prohibition officers attempted to arrest two men near the Watley turnpike. Raymond Shackelford, 39, was killed outright and J D Hudson, about 18, wounded. The two men were residents of Danville. Officers from Woodstock prepared to bring the alleged suspects to trial as reinforcements arrived.
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J. Iebbery
SJ Williams
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Therooa
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Altuna
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Vader
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Antrord
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Danville man Shackelford found murdered in city
Detectives moved Shackelford s body to an undertaking establishment and took Hudson to Memorial Hospital. In Smithsburs only one ticket appeared in the municipal election with Joan Pergugon elected mayor, Preston Voxel as assistant mayor, and commissioners Wol finger Clark and others.
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Preston Voxel
Howard Pe
Charins L .Wolfinger
Philip Clark
Plagues Ravage North Coast Amid Mysterious Illness
Reports from the Maritime Star describe a severe epidemic sweeping Montreal and Labrador areas, with influenza, smallpox, and measles causing deaths. Details mention ships in Newfoundland and disaster at sea, including rumors of bodies devoured by animals and a wide spread of illness during winter navigational peril.
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Radtle Harver
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Alexandria council adds patrol wagon and fire alarm plans
A motor patrol wagon arrived and was placed near police headquarters as Alexandria eyes a modern telephone call and fire alarm system. The State corporation commission granted a charter to R. & Corporation of Alexandria with incorporators Henry H. James Robert S. Roberts and Sallie B James, capital not less than 2000. Real estate deals included Muttal Ice Company buying a lot on Alfred street and Harry W. Rose and Jacob Seiger purchasing another lot. Funeral services are set for Mrs Betlie W Smith at 2 pm Saturday at 208 North Fitz Street. Seminole Tribe No 35 invites a special meeting tonight in Ode Fellows Hall as Charles Car Hin Ail tell returns from France. James Lester Cook, 22, died Tuesday at Braddock Heights. Mrs Laura M Charles Taylor died at home in Fairfax county. funeral arrangements announced.
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Ftar
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The
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R. & | Corporation of
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Robert 5. Roberts
Sallie “B James
Red Men
Ode Fellows Hall
Columbus Street
Charles
Car Hin
France
Delightful Calomel substitute for liver cleanse
A vintage advertising section promotes Valotabs as a pleasant purgative that cleanses the liver without calomel side effects. Each tablet taken with water aims to ease biliousness, indigestion, headaches, and constipation, with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
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Ground breaking and church appoints in Orange County
Ground was broken yesterday on the south side of King street between Alfred and Columbus streets for a brick store and office building to be erected by Frank Michelbach. Plans were drawn by Joseph J. Herbert, a Washington architect. In Orange, about 100 prominent residents urged F. S. Huxley to run for the house of delegates, with Boatey's consent. In Maryland, Rev Charles N Jarrett, M C A worker, has been called to pastor Beaver Creek Christian Church (Disciples) to succeed Rev Drebo R. Moss.
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Alfred
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Frank Michelbach
Joseph J. Herbert
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F. S. Huxley
House of Delegates
Boatey
Washington Post
Hagerstown Md
Charles N. Jarrett
Camm Dix
N. J
Christian Church (Disciples
Beaver Creek
Dre
Bo R. Moss
Sleeping sickness claims first Washington death
The first Washington death from sleeping sickness was reported as Mrs Lucy Eaton a 36 year old patient at Freedmen's Hospital after a 13 day slumber from the illness She had come from New York City to visit relatives and was taken ill immediately Dr Hayden Johnson said there was no prior influenza exposure Another patient at Georgetown University Hospital a Greek Woman enters her fifth week of sleeping sickness while showing gradual improvement under Dr Jenn Cristas care to be easily aroused and less sleepy
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Freedmen's Hospital
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Cristas
Babson to Continue Official Bulletin Publication
Roger W. Babson, director general of the information bureau of the Department of Labor, announced that he will continue the Official Bulletin privately after March 31 as a semi weekly publication. An appropriation to extend it failed in Congress, but Babson said it is essential to avoid a break and will sustain the Bulletin with profits or losses.
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Department of Labor
Committee On Public Information
Congress
A Shampoo Worth Trying
An at home shampoo method uses a teaspoon of canthrax dissolved in hot water to make a full cup of cleansing liquid. It soothes the scalp, dissolves impurities, removes dandruff, and leaves hair with faster drying, bright luster, and a soft, manageable finish.
Maryland and the Virginias Railway Clerks Meet
News from Danville reports no disaffection within the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks for the Southern Railway northern district. Delegates say membership grows under Federal ownership with debts paid and bank surpluses. 85 delegates attended. next session in Greensboro in June.
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G. H. Linfauer
Norfolk
Tragic Crises In Virginia Reported In Two Notices
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Maryland March 26 Pearl Jefferson 17 year old daughter of William Jefferson dies after ingesting three dichloride of mercury tablets in a personal crisis. In Happahannock County farmer William Dedan hangs himself in his Sperryville barn after years of poor health. Also reported is the probate of James F Allen Mason and United States Indian Bureau veteran, with will dated October 22, 1894 naming widow executrix and other bequests.
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Parkersburg
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Rolla . Horner
Washington
Luray
Pearl Jefferson
Dauenter
William Jefferson
William Dedaon
Happahannock County
Cumberland horseman Vitus Rossworm dies suddenly
Cumberland Massachusetts reports the death of Vitus Rossworm, a 61 year old well known horseman and official at numerous meets. He ran racing operations for over 40 years and is survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters. Enecal 29 The Washington Post. Hagerstown burglaries alleged in Jeremiah and Gardner's store. James Barger and others arrested with tobacco and cigarettes found at homes. Raleigh notes first time Black candidates in city primary. Twentieth Century Voters' Club nominates Negro mayor and two commissioners.
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Vitus Rossworm
Enecal
Hagerstown
James Barger
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Gordon Bowers
Jeremiah and Gardner
Wilkes and Hoowers
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Grain and Live Stock Prices in Baltimore Area
Baltimore markets list mixed prices for dairy creamery products, eggs, poultry, ducks, and grains. Includes Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia figures, export extras, and regional comparisons with Ohio and West Virginia. regional cattle and hogs values also noted.
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Obituary notices from Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg deaths
Virginia obituary items report Mrs Madaline Crider widow of Jacob Crider died at her daughter's home on her eighty seventh birthday. Survived by a daughter and six sons. George Gilmore of West Rockingham collapsed and died aged eighty five cited as survived by wife and three children. Mrs Ira Brinker died near Conteville at age sixty, survived by husband and seven children. Maria Bell widow of George W Bell died at Mary Washington Hospital after several months illness, survived by two sons.
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Conteville
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Mareh
Maria Bell
George W. Bell
Mary Washington Hospital
Boy's Body Found In Hollow Log In Tennessee
Reports from Newport, Tennessee say Abraham Lincoln Hawser, a nine year old boy who wandered off March 1 while trying to follow sisters to a country store, was found dead in a hollow log three miles from home after a long search. He apparently entered the log seeking shelter, exhausted and hungry, and did not emerge. Authorities believe exposure and starvation led to his death.
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