Conference Rejects Plan for Church Union Amid Debates
Baltimore May 20 Advocates of Methodist Episcopal Church union faced a setback as the General Conference declined to appoint a commission for further steps toward merger in the next quadrennium. The vote reflected a preference to follow the committee’s suggested path and delay organic union.
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W Atkinson
Southern California
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Young Bride Barred by Clergy in W Va Marriage
The Washington Post reports Mike Vintoria Botter and Joann Payne of Sleepy Slcek traveled to Hagerstown to wed but faced refusals as ministers argued the bride appeared under fourteen. Despite license listing both as twenty one, three ministers declined to perform the ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical parsonage, noting the girl’s age and attire.
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Joann Payne
Slcek
Hagerstown
Rey AH Irine
St Pauls Evangelical Parsonage
Mimsters
Democratic Delegates Named At County Convention
At Frederick County Democratic county convention Speaker Richard E Bird and State Senator Robert M Ward were elected delegates to the State convention with sixteen others pledged for Bryan. In Roanoke Ward’s race, local interests blocked Bird’s delegation. Chatham district elected twelve delegates to Pittsylvania County convention. Augusta County elected delegates with Bryan instructions in three districts. Various obituaries and local notices accompany the political results, including deaths in Winchester Clarke Roanoke Danville Staunton and surrounding areas.
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Winchester Va
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Richard E Bird
House of Delegates
Robert M Ward
Bryan
Bvid
Roanoke
Ward
Wisnot
Chatham
Democrats
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Bryan Instrictons
Boslam Exon cure touted for skin diseases by mail
Advertising copy describes Boslam as a new cure of acne and eczema, claiming it halts itching and heals chronic cases. It states drageists can handle it nationwide and offers free experimental samples sent by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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Memorial Day Observed in Alexandria With Rites
Memorial Day was observed in Alexandria with banks closed and public offices shuttered while many stores stayed open. Graves in the nearby National Cemetery were decorated with flowers in the afternoon as patriotic exercises occurred led by clergy and a trumpeter from Fort Washington. Alexandria and Belle Haven councils plus local groups prepared services at multiple churches and cemeteries, with sermons by Rev. L L Gwaltney and Rev Bertrand P Judd.
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National Cemetery
Fort Washington
Joseph R Sevier
Second Presbyterian Church
Anenin
Willard P. Graves
Edgar Carpenter
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
Blanche Botchford
Belle Haven
Fugar Carpenter
Joseph R. Sevier
Delegation Uncertain as Prince George Convenes
Washington Post reports Democratic county convention in Hagerstown Maryland elected a compromise delegation to the State convention. Delegates include John H Donahue Frederick Mayer P J Cunningham Jasper M N Willson John Keating David Lewis William J Ford Fuller Barnard Thomas Johnson Robert J Lichtenstein. Lewis leads Bryan forces with Ford and Barnard backing organization. May 20 Washington Hagerstown. May 30 Bladensburg contest highlights internal party rifts.
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Westernport
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Vansville
Montgomery County Delegation Supports Blair Lee for National Delegate
In Rockville May forecasts show Montgomery County Democrats backing State Senator Blair Lee as their Sixth District’s national convention delegate. Lee, a Bryan supporter, is seen as the likely choice with wide delegate backing and strong party cohesion amid contested local primaries and anticipated district contests.
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Former Judge W G Loving Joins Seaboard Air Line
Special to The Washington Peet Lynchburg Virginia May 9 Former Judge W G Loving who resigned as manager of Thomas F Ryans estate in Nelson County has been appointed assistant counsel for the Seaboard Air Line with headquarters at Tallahassee Florida He will reside in Tallahassee and later be joined by his family Loving was recently acquitted of the murder of Theodore Estes whom he killed after accusing him of mistreating his daughter Miss Elizabeth Loving.
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Nelson County
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Monument Unveiled by Centenarian Col Luther Haymond
Col Luther Haymond of Clarksburg in his 100th year pulled the cord to unveil a monument in courthouse park honoring Harrison County soldiers from 1776 to the present. Ceremonies followed a street parade in Clarksburg West Virginia on May 20.
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Washington Post
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PENSIONS FOR CONFEDERATES ADDRESSED IN WASHINGTON
Governor Glenn plans to address Confederate Veterans in Arlington and hopes the Federal government will place Confederate veterans on pension rolls. He will also confer with President Finley about railway matters in Washington during the visit.
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Steamer Gladys Destroyed by Fire at Norfolk Wharf
The gasoline dredge steamer Gladys, owned by Charles Eb Babbitter of Chincoteague, caught fire today at her Norfolk wharf. No one was aboard. The loss is about 1850 dollars and is not insured.
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Forsyth for Kitchin in Democratic primary results
Special to The Washington Port from Winston Salem North Carolina on May 30 reports Forsyth County voters gave an overwhelming majority for Kitchin for governor. No other primaries were held locally. The county will support Buxiton for Congress and notes no primary for any other office.
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Convicted murderer James A Baker assaults self in jail
James A Baker, condemned in a West Virginia murder case, attempted suicide with a razor and knife smuggled into his cell at Welcoma Station. Jailers halted the self harm. he received shell wounds to the neck and was moved to a state penitentiary under guard. He again denies guilt and repeats claims of a mistaken identity.
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Leesburg Entries Closed Set for June Horse Show
Leesburg Va May entries for the Leesburg horse and colt show close with over 500 exhibitors, the largest yet in the history of the line association. 35 hunter entries, 125 harness events, a ladies hunters class, tandem, speedway and roadster, plus many cross country races.
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