Ambush Attack Wounds Davidson County Distiller and Witness
Clay Grubb and Clarence Thompson, both linked to a recent murder trial in Davidson County, were ambushed near Churchland while riding to Salisbury. Buckshot injuries reported. Grubb hospitalized at home, Thompson in serious condition with lung wounds. Police, posse and bloodhounds scoured the area for the attackers, described as hired men tied to a local feud.
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Spocial
Washington Post
Bailsbury
Grubb
Thompson
Dogen
Gruth
Churchland
Shot In Negro Fight Sparks Danville Court Case
Reports from Danville Virginia and surrounding towns detail a morning shooting where James Weatherford a white man and a black assailant fired during a quarrel injuring J Thomas who was passing by. Weatherford was arrested while the other man escaped. Thomas was taken to General Hospital with a chance of recovery.
Virginia Obituary Fragments From Richmond and Nearby
Richmond notes list multiple deaths with ages and locations May 22 to 27. Individuals include P C Cortney aged sixty, James M Cortom aged seventy, Edward Spetcer a printer, James W Burton engineer, Katherine M Patrow, Nora Cox, John I Littrell, Mrs Newtor Hamrick, Sarah Morris, Mary J Hailey, C Lindaay, and others from Henrico, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Luray, and nearby counties.
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Richmond
P C Cortney
Henrico County
James M Cortom
Edward Spetcer
Norfol
James W Burton
Nideat
Seaboant Air Line Railway
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Katherine M. Patrow
Petrow
Lynchburg
Theats Gate City
Nora Cox
Johan Cox
Fredericka Burs
John 1. Littrell
Parelyaia
Ho Te
Luray
Newtor Hamrick
Page County
Berhomy
Barbour County
W. Va
Leenjamin Smith
Roanoke
Sarah ® Morris
James T. Morris
Mary J. Hailey
James Hailey
C .Lindaay
Allizonia
Major J W Johnston Dead Confederate Veteran Leader
Maj John W Johnston a Virginia figure and father of author Mary Johnston died of diabetes in Richmond at sixty eight. A Civil War major and former legislator he led rail and canal interests and later supported Confederate veterans monuments. Funeral at First Baptist Church will honor him in Confederate uniform with military honors. Surviving children include Mary and Elizabeth Johnston and others. daughter Anne died years ago after marrying Henry Johnston of Birmingham Alabama.
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Washington
Richmond
John Willem Johnston
Mary Johnston
Johnston
Botetourt County
Lexington
Forty-eighth Virginia Infantry
Virginia
New York
Bouth
James River and Kanawha Canal Company
Huchanan and
Clifton Forge Railway Company
State of Virginia
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad
Richmond and Danville Bixtension Company
Georgia Pacinio Railroad Company
Georgia Pacific Railroad Company
Richmand and Danville Railroad Company
Menergl
Gray National Telautography Company
Maj
Lesaphere
First Baptist Church
May Johnston
Messia
John A
Walter A. Johnston
Mary
Hloise
Edtmabeth Johnston
Anne
Henry Johnston
Birmingham
Ala
Gave His Hame to Peach Chairs Story Emerges in Maryland
In Maryland near Annapolis, Franklin Chairs dies at 72 after a funeral this afternoon. W J Corss of the Sinclair gare series explains how the peach named Chairs Choice originated from a lighthouse keeper spotting peach stones, leading to thousands of trees and market fame.
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Baltimore
Franklin
Chairs
Anna Arundel County
Chair Choice
W. J. Corss
Corse
Tjame
Hawkins Point
Stresta
Chaire
Protest From Employes Over Rumored Western Maryland Displacements
Western Maryland Railroad workers in Hagerstown Md protest rumors of mass displacement by Western rails drawing staff from the West. About 100 enginemen firemen conductors and brakemen formed a committee to petition New York officials led by Vice President F Landstreet for action. A separate item reports Milton E H Rose a Ruby postmaster and Stafford County merchant drowned in Aquila Creek after cramps during a swim near Coal Landing.
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F. &. Landstreet
Wepbington
Fredericksburg
Milton EH. Rose
Stafford County
Ruby Post
Aquila Creek
Coal Landing
Mass of Sores Cured by Cuticura on a Chicago Boy
A severely afflicted child with widespread itching and sores is said to have improved after using Cuticura ointment. The mother, Roberta Wattam, recalls three doctors failing but notes dramatic progress after second treatment and full recovery after multiple applications.
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Robert Wattam
Canter Avenue
Chicago
Six Years Later Mr Wattam Praises Cure Miracle
Six years after a letter regarding my little boy’s case, the cure effected by the Cuttcara Remedies is described as a most thorough and successful cure to date. The note mentions products including chocolate coated pills and ointment, with depots listed in London and New York and references to Potter Drug and Chem.
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Chicago
London
Charterhouse
Rostot
Columbus Avenue
Band of Randolph-Macon Students Fired On Near Jeter Institute
A group of thirteen Randolph-Macon College students fired on the Jeter Institute in Bedford City during a Sunday morning melee. Five boys were seriously wounded by shotgun fire from the Institute building, with one shot to the face. Professors Parker and police officials confirmed the shooting details but withheld names of injured students and others involved.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Randolph-Macon College
Radford City
Jefer Institute
Parker
Girls’ School
Randolph-Mecon
Sarrbacks
Fred
Bedford City
Randolph-Macon
Salem Female College Grants Granite Memorial Steps
During the 108th commencement at Salem Female College in Winston-Salem on May 22, the senior class presented granite memorial steps to the institution. Bishop Randthaler accepted them, a white oak class tree was planted, and the alumnae noted a $10,000 memorial hall to be ready by next commencement. State Senator A M Scales will deliver the address tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Winston-Salem
N.C
Siem Female College
Randthaler
Moravian Church
A. M. Scales
Greensboro
Welch seeks to annul divorce decree on fraud claims
William Welch chief draughtsman of the Signal Corps files in Baltimore Circuit Court to invalidate his divorce from Mrs Welch alleging fraud and collusion by the attorneys. He states his wife and mother in law falsely testified cruel and desertion, and that she received monthly support claims were concealed.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
William Walch
Signal Corps
U. 8 A
Washington
Cheart Court
Welch
Mary J. Dixon
Bis
Jualy
Mr. Welch
Mothers in law blamed for nine tenths of divorces
A Virginia judge on habeas corpus hearings asserted mothers in law cause nine tenths of divorces. The remark followed a couple’s reconciliation after a court session. The report also covers a murder trial in Clarke County, a gambling debt verdict in Nansemond, a Portsmouth Sunday law enforcement case, Colonial Beach mayoral resignation, and Martinsburg election results.
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Saye
Washington Post
Fairmont
W. Va
U. S. Kendall
Bartholomew Long
Anna Long
Long
Kendall
Swanson Addresses Clarke County Campaign Crowd
In Berryville Virginia on May 23 Congressman Claude A. Swanson spoke publicly to a large Clarke County audience. The event capped the first campaign appearance ahead of the state primary, with warm applause from attendees. Meanwhile state party leaders expect a primary date to be set before June 15. In local political news John R. Grimes retires from the legislature race and Robert H. Payton enters the field in Tazewell County. Governor candidate Joseph E. Willard spoke in Tazewell on the first day of court term, stressing education and good roads before a large general audience.
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Waenington R
Berryville
Claude A. Swanson
Pittaylvania County
Clarke County
Richmond
J. Taylor Pilgaon
Democratic Committee
John R. Grimes
Robert HL Payton
Tazewell
Joseph E. Willard
Palrfax
de. Thies
New Trial Granted Townley In Norfolk Case
Norfolk May 2 Judge Hanckel granted a new trial to Policeman C T Townley convicted of obtaining 700 dollars under false pretenses from Ruby Ford. Townley was released on 1500 dollar bond. Prosecution claims Townley said he could save her sailor husband Harry Halcott from a year on a prison ship.
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Ford
Norfolk
Hanckel
C T. Townley
Ruby Ford
Townley
Hushepa
Harry Halcott
Fouthery
Boato | Naval
Relms
Alexandria News in Brief Electric Company Appears Before State Commission
Washington Post Bureau Alexandria reports a city council semi monthly meeting tonight will address street restorations tied to rebuilding the Alexandria terminus of the new ferry line. An ordinance allows Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company to fill the dock at King Street and move the ferry house north. The ordinance, favorably reported, aims to aid merchants and the public. Corporation Attorney Gardner L. Boothe travels to Richmond to defend the city before the State Corporation Commission in the case against Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company for alleged train suspensions and other orders violations. Lawyers for I. M Wood seek $5,000 damages from Southern Railway. The 72nd Lane Cemetery committee will receive flowers for Confederate graves tomorrow. parade marches at 6:15 with Captain Perry as chief marshal. Inductor J. W. Gaines of the Southern Railway is fined $10 for blocking a crossing.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Yeatenay
G. Bredt
C. W. Wattles
Corporation
Gardner L. Boothe
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Washington
Booths
Virginia
Electric Railway Company
Commpiselon
John M. Johnson
Leo P. Harlow
Wood
Southern Railway Company
Roundhorge
Les Camp Hall
Roberts
Justice Caton
Woman in man's clothes tells tale of love and revenge
In Baltimore a farmer found a woman dressed as a man collapsed outside the city. She claimed Mexico origin, disclosed a broken romance, and said she killed a man and his wife after discovering his marriage. Police search continues as she fled the scene.
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Mexico
Washington
Baltimore
Harvey McGill
Baltimore County
Cantreres
Hin
Bingé
McGail
Minister in Jatl by Mistake in Winches ter Case
Special to The Washington Post Winchester Virginia May 22 Reverend J A Mc Clure pastor Front Royal Va mistaken for horse thief who stole Liveryman BR Henry s horse and buggy chased 60 miles arrested at Rio West Virginia held till owner arrived After owner identified theft not his property McClure freed He went to Rio to preach a funeral but was jailed delaying service and forcing relatives to seek another minister
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Winchester
J. A. McClure
Presbyterian
Front Royal
St. Henry
Rilo
W. Va
Rio
Henry
McClure
Col Wagner of U S Army and other brief notices
Col Arthur L Wagner III of the U S Army general staff in Asheville with serious lung illness is reported by visitors. Capt John W Buckman of the Artillery Corps is among those visiting him. Wagner, a noted strategist, authored works used in the army and may be promoted to brigadier general. Barnel W Clark dies in Rockville at 72 after paralysis. a gold purse and a brother in New Jersey noted. Richmond ministers back a midnight closing ordinance for saloons per The Washington Post report.
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Washington Post
Asheville
N.C
Arthur L Wagner
General Staff
United States Army
Gol. Wagner
Col Wagner
Big
John W. Buckman
Artiery Corps
Col. Wagner
Wagner
Department of Southern
Juzon
Philippines
Rockville
Barnel W. Glark
New Jersey
Bnedal
Richmond
Methodist Ministers of
Notable Charlottesite M Howell Dies at 85
Special to Thessage on Poet Charlotte May 22 8 M Howell prominent wealthy citizen of Charlotte native of New Jersey aged eighty five dead estate valued about 103080 Spee waawenger Charlotte May 22 Robert C Cochran one of Merklenburg counties oldest citizens dies at home aged seventy six native of this county
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Charlotte
N. C
M. Howell
New Jersey
Spee Waawenger
Robert C. Cochran
Merklenburg County
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Maj. Myers
Richmond, Va
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