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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1905

Page

11

A Not Guilty Verdict in Knotts Case Ends Mc Civil Fray

The trial of Rev Tom Knotts of Lexington Va ends in a unanimous verdict of not guilty. Charges of irregularities and falsehoods are deemed caused by misunderstanding and carelessness and the Sanctioned report commends the Baltimore Conference for the resolution. Appointments for the Winchester Southern Methodist session are announced as the conference adjourns.

Lemington Southern Methodists Winchester Washinton Flaltimore Southern Methodist Church Llambertand Tom Waott Lexington Va Salem Va Knott E V Regester Jiames P Stump Houthnsson Gether Minittee Wits Mas John Kern Vanderbilt Tis Nishsitte Tonn

Factory Fire Explodes Boil ers Strike Crowd at Norfolk Plant

A five story brick building housing Farmers and Manufacturers Peanut Company in Norfolk County near Portsmouth burned with $45000 loss. Large boilers exploded, bricks and steel flew into the air, stamping panic among 300 spectators. One man Henry Bell was injured. firemen unable to save the structure due to water shortages. About 150 workers face unemployment.

Norfolk Va Farmers and Manufacturers’ Peanut Company Norfolk County Portsmouth Henry Bell John Sykes Dennis Etheridge Terris Mmn Otheridge Peanut Company Wwrs

Ministers in Vestments Quarrel at Church in Claremont

In Richmond based report Rev Frank A Ridout and Rev David Funsten Ward clashed at Ritchie Memorial Episcopal Church as both robed for service Ward struck Ridout and led prayers alone. Ecclesiastical authorities will investigate the incident amid rising tensions over Ridout’s resignation and Ward’s upcoming charge.

Washington Post Richmond Ritchie” Memorial Episcopal Church Claremont David Funsten Ward Frank A Ridout Ward

Carpet Cleaning To Guard Against Moths In Spring

This notice urges carpet cleaning as a precaution against moths whose larvae damage fabrics. It promises thorough cleaning, storage options for the summer, and experienced workers to lift relay carpets with guarantees of quality and fabric safety.

Mattresses Remade for Health and Comfort

A local firm advertises mattress cleaning and remaking every one or two years to ensure health and comfort. It highlights its in house factory facilities and guarantees absolute satisfaction at moderate cost.

Supreme Court Adjourns to Meet in June

Richmond March 28 The State Supreme Court adjourned to meet in Wythsville June 6. During the term the court decided 106 cases and passed on 112 writs of error. Petitions passed include Interstate Coal and Iron Co vs Clintwood Coal and Timber Co et al and several others with various bonds and errors.

Washington Post Richmond State Supreme Court Wythsville Interstate Coal and Iron Company Clintwood Coal and Timber Company Circuit Court Dickenson County Lee Ve Patilla Nottawas County Circuit Court of Cumberland County Mort Guardian Et al Jones Et al Corporation Court of City of Bristol Spauldings Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Elizabeth City Phipps Richmond Iron Works City of Newport News

Cadets Held Up in Camp Arrests Made in Danville

Benjamin Haley and Noah Lumpkin, both white, are jailed in Danville and to be sent to Halifax County for trial tomorrow charged with unlawfully holding cadets at the Danville Military Institute at gunpoint and extorting money from Clark J Thompson and C H Lewis. The cadets were forced to pay the amount demanded, and the money was found on Lumpkin at arrest.

Danville Benjamin Haley Noah F Lumpkin Halifax County Clark J J Thompson C H Lewis Danville Military Institute Lumpkin Halifax

Accuses clairvoyant in Norfolk larceny case

In Norfolk Virginia on March 28 UL Barker of Portsmouth swore out a warrant charging Prof Mann a clairvoyant with larceny of forty dollars. Barker says he gave the money to put under his head for nights to commune with spirits. Mann claimed to be guided by immortals and said he had a trance and kept the money until Barker’s day of reckoning. Barker found the professor’s office closed and suspects a swindle. Mann is said to be from Washington.

Washington Post UL Barker Portsmouth Prof Mann Barker Mann Jay Washington

Decorated by Japan for service in agricultural aid

William A Adams of Petersburg and Dinwiddie County native has been awarded the fifth class Imperial Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor of Japan. He recently returned from Japan after a three year contract as adviser to Japan’s agricultural experimental stations under the imperial government. The insignia is gold and silver with enamel colors and a ruby sun motif. The honor was conveyed by Takasura, the Japanese Ambassador, by mail along with the insignia.

Wasaimowa Petersburg William A Adams Dinwiddie County Imperial Order of the Rising Sun Empero Japan Adams Imperial Agricultural Experimental Stations Takasura Washington

Defies Sheriff's Posse At Princeton Barricaded House

Reports from Princeton say reinforcements were sent to surround the house of John Warris between Glatto and Godfrey where Jim Taylor and twelve friends barricade and refuse surrender. Taylor killed a man at Lambert and is under life sentence. he had broken jail while awaiting transport. Sheriff seeks fifty more men as night wear continues.

Washington Post Bluefield Princeton John Warris Glatto Godfrey Jim Taylor Taylor Lambert

Charged With Larceny In Tidewater Quarry Case

Richmond scene reports that on March 28 two Italians Philip and Vincent Gramenzo filed criminal action against A D Adams, Tidewater Quarry manager near Manchester, alleging he opened letters to send money to their farms in Italy and kept proceeds. The men, seeking support for a widowed mother and sister, claim they work for two cents a day and starve. Adams denies charges and will be tried Friday. Special dispatch from Washington.

Washington Post Richmond Philip Vincent Gramenzo A D Adams Tidewater Manchester Mall Farrrnes Italy Adams

Wreck From Overwork Drives Bank Clerk to Suicide

William L Christian, a State Bank clerk of Richmond, shot himself this afternoon after thirty years of toil without rest. A severe wound severed his optic nerve, likely leaving him blind if he recovers. He had been advised to rest and yesterday left work to prepare a trip to Cuba. He was a well known employee and respected by employers.

Washington Post Richmond William L. Christian State Bank Cuba

Made Break for Liberty in Maryland Prison Case

Elkton Md March 28 John M Simpers a convict in the Maryland penitentiary for horse stealing was brought here for trial on a charge of murdering Albert To Con stable an attorney. The crime was confessed to the penitentiary warden. At noon Simpers was taken to the grand jury for dinner with handcuffs removed to permit self serving. He attempted to escape through a window but was restrained by Wexler and two detectives. The court adjourned amid arguments over admitting the confession.

Elkton John M Simpers Maryland Baltimore Albert Simpers

Obituary notices from Virginia and nearby states

Obituaries record Henry T Ward of Dikerson dying after lingering illness at 47, with single sister and nephew surviving. William Haile, formerly of Culpeper, dies in North Dakota of paralysis. Mrs R E Chambers, born Mattie Hall of Richmond, dies in China where she served as missionary. George Mortimer Laws of Luray dies at 38 after long illness. survived by widow and son. Ret Rebb White, Grace Episcopal rector, dies in Richmond. burial in Warrenton after service. born in Warrenton. Harry H Fratex of Redland and Lula Duvall of Laytonsville wed at Redland. ceremony attended by few.

Chatham Henry T Ward Dikerson Aingering Ilness Warrenton Va Warrenton Woythesille Awrencer Lila Cobham Scotts Charlottesville Va Setannah Ga

Boy Burns Barn After Family Refusal to Let Ride

A four year old son of C W Huffman of Chester Virginia burned his father’s barn after being whipped and put to bed for wanting to ride. The fire caused about $1,000 in loss. In Charleston West Virginia today the Supreme Court of Appeals handed down several opinions involving multiple counties and companies, with reversals, affirmations, and remands across cases from Monongahela to Ohio counties.

Washington Ren Charlotte Nwc John Parks Black John Black Aidilubela Washington Post Richmond C W Huffman Chester Va Tre Inglun Charleston W Va Supreme Court of Appeals Fulmer Coal Company Worgantow2 Kingwood Railway Company Monongahela County Mounted Chapman Liverpool Salt and Coal Company Mason County Alice @ Day H H Fay State of West Virginia Ace Greenbrier County Bill of Alles Greenorier Court Pickens Wood Et al Crum Et al Talbott Et al Barbour County Cain Fisher Berkeley Campbell Beard Pocahontas County Cosby Va Honaker Mercer County Dawson Morgan County Heard Huntington Dg Sandy Railway Company Wayne County Peterson Ve Hall Walbrecht Williams McDowell County Ferrell Hogers Mandamus Sanford Walford Mingo Ratcliffe City of Huntington Fleming Atterbach Traylor Bosworth Wilson Randolph County Schwarzwhild & Sulzberger Company Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Wheeling Ice and Storage Company Ve Connor Et al Ohio County

Baptized and Married in Ice Cold Creek WV

A religious revival in Lincoln County West Virginia sparked a double ceremony at Six Mile Creek. Miss Dora Hatfield and John Silbee were converted during the revival and chose to be immersed and married in the water as Rev Harbour led them waist deep into the creek. An immense crowd witnessed the unique ceremony after services last night.

Ice Cold Creek West Virginia Washington Post Six Mile Creek Lincoln County Dora Hatfield John Silbee Mr Harbour

Maryland Obituary Lineage and Local Deaths Trail Daily News

William M Byrne Republican election supervisor and noted Baltimore newspaper man dies of apoplexy after collapsing on streets. John Williams of Emmitsburg aged about thirty three dies. survived by mother, a brother and three sisters. John T Worthington, Frederick County farmer and Civil War descendant of Capt John Worthington, dies at Urbana at seventy nine. A mass meeting in Charlesville Md supports good roads with Gov Montague and local officials speaking.

Baltimore William M Byrne Board of Election Supervisors Boyds John Williams James Williams Emmitsburg Frederick John T Worthington Frederick County Urbana Monocacy Capt John Worthington Annapolig

Alexandria News in Brief Electric Light Franchise Referred

The Alexandria city council devoted most of its semi monthly session to arguments over an $8500 appropriation to build a trunk sewer system under West King and Peyton streets and toward Duke Street and Hunting Creek. The measure passed 1 to 4 once private property rights were secured, with other small appropriations and notices approved. Robbery and legal notices followed, including freight car thefts near Franconia and cases in Corporation Court.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria West Street Peyton Street Hooffa Run Duke Street Hunting Creek Nunh Dunn Southern Railway Company Hooff Union Station Snowden Shoff Cnly Leadbeater Alfred Street Stratuss Messrs Hellmuth Harrison Chler Snowder Spin Queen Street Cameron Street Friendship Alley Royal Street Prince Street F Thompson Bryan Committee On Finance

Free Dollar Remedy Offer for Rheumatism Sufferers

A self claimed doctor pledges a free dollar worth dose of Dr Shoop Rheumatic Remedy with no deposit no risk. He explains rheumatism stems from poison in blood and kidneys failing to filter it, promising to remove poison stop formation and dissolve crystals, and to mail a free book with a remedy overview to interested readers in Racine Wisconsin.

Becaus Blood Plains Evers Everswhere Pha Remedy Abi Racine Wis

Western Leaders Propose Broader Union Plan

Denver March 3 Willam D Haywood denies alleging plans to replenish the Western Federation of Miners treasury with outside union contributions to aid Colorado strikers He says the aim is a broader international industrial union including all workers and not to attack skilled unions Also notes 20 million wage earners in the U S and disputes about apprenticeship enrollment. Aged Woman Dies From Fall Mrs Marie Perkins Evans seventy dies at 124 L Street NW after a fall two weeks ago native of New Orleans.

Denver Colo Willam D Haywood Western Federation of Miners Colorado Gompers United States Marie Perkins Evans L Street Northwest New Orleans

Kidney Pain Ends After Dean’s Pills Trial

Mrs Jane McMullen of 2% street ne cites backache tied to kidney trouble. After trying kidney medicine without relief, Dean’s Kidney Pills from Stevens' Pharmacy, corner 9th and Penn, cured the pain. She reports five years without ache and a free trial offer is extended by mail.

Jane McMullen Deans Hkidney Stevens’ Pharmacy Corner 9Th Penm Dean

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