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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1904

Page

5

Virginia Conference Ends After Appointments Read

The Virginia Methodist Conference in Lynchburg concluded its session after adjournment and read the full list of appointments for next year. Resolutions urged pastors to promote Anti-Saloon League work and to push local officials to enforce laws on temperance and wine practices.

Anti-Saloon League Washington Post Lynchburg Methodist Conference of Virginia A. Coke Smith A. W Wuitson Anti- Saloon League Geint Beard Finance Domestic Mission Fund Preacher's Relief Society Hey A. L Bible Board Epworth Diwogue A. Coke” Smyth

Directory of church and district leaders across Virginia and nearby areas

A long list of clergy names and presiding elders appears for multiple districts and towns including Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Cape Charles, Onancock, and Dorchester. The compilation includes names such as J. P. Garland, Paul Whitehead, J. W. Silff, and H. F. Gayle with numerous local churches and missions noted.

Norfolk Paul Whitehead Cumberland Street C. L. Bane Epworth R. D. Smart Queen Street Paul Bradley Centenary W. R. Proctor Ghent J. T. Bosman McKendree G. H McFaden Leklie’'s Memorial G. W. Wray Trinity R. N. Hartnest Hunteraville Cape Weary Park Place George W. Jones Lamberts Point R Waterfield Oaklette E. Pleasants Maygood Lynn Haven D. B. Austin Denbys Methel W. P. Wright Princesa Anne Harms South Princess Anne M. B. Foushee Mount Vernon Rob Musby Crittenden Wesley Chapel J C. Roser Wildsor McDaniel Rucker Seamen Andrew Chapel W. Vaden Onley Locustville M. Jordan Liuramondtown W. J. Twilley Atlantic J. A. Winn Blackson W. W. Sawyer Pocomoke A. J. Carson Wicomico JB. White Salisbury T. N. Potta Berlin T. J. C Heath; Cambridge, UW. , Pheiffer Cammidge Crecul J. D. Hester Dorchester J. H. Mgglaston South Dorchester J. W. Heckman

Hungarian bank robbery suspect seized in Virginia

Francis Popp a cultured Hungarian accused of robbing government funds in Budapest and aiding by the postmaster’s daughter, was arrested in Norton Virginia with the woman who came from Hungary. He faces transfer to New York and then Budapest after claims he is not the guilty man.

Washington Post Roanoke Francis Pepp Budapest Norton Visa County Popp United States Secret Service New York D .O. Baldwin Hungary

Virginia Weddings Reported Across Counties

In Fredericksburg a Stafford County man F M Mountjoy married Ella M Norman of Prince William at the officiating minister Rev Robert Swift. In Mathews County Ernest Kouwen Hover of New Orleans wed Llanche Bristow of Saluda at the bride’s sister Mrs EB Blake home with Rev S Cook presiding. In Petersburg Georgy E Levagood and Jegila E Malcott married at Park View Christian Church and will reside in Norfolk after the ceremony led by Rev B Richards.

Fredericksburg F. M. Mountjoy Stafford County Ella M. Norman Prince William County Robert Swift Ernest Kouwen Hover New Orleans Llanche Bristow Saluda Sizter Mrg EB. M. Blake Norfolk

Negro Shoots Sweetheart in Martinsville Romance

Special to The Washington Post Dan Flipping, a negro, shot and seriously wounded his sweetheart Lucy Perkins last night. He has been ed.

Washington Post Martinsville, Va Dan Flipping Lucy Perkins

Promises a Warm Contest for Virginia State Seats

Virginia political scene heats up as Senator Thomas Martin and Governor Montague plan active canvasses for the U S Senate amid a crowded field for governor lieutenant governor and other state offices. Declared candidates include Swanson Willard Mann Caton and Bland with Eggleston noted for possible re election.

Washington Post Richmond Thomas Martin Gov. Montagne United States Farehouse D. I Eggleston the Commonwealth Eggleston J. W. Southall Claude Swanson Chatham Joseph E. Willard Fairfax W. If. Mann Nottoway James R. Caton Alexandria Charles J. Bland Portsmouth

Virginia Obituary Roundup From Fredericksburg to Staunton

Obituaries from Fredericksburg Richmond Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton and Lexington note deaths of Julia M Nelson Robert Caccaby Jones Lucy Hulce Henry Gell Juline fycle John Chinn Martha Boyd Hiram Fries Warren Hammer Louisa Boude Maj Thomas Wider Maj Glider and others. Survivors include spouses children and relatives. causes include typhoid fever pneumonia paralysis and consumption.

Fredericksburg Julia M. Nelson D. M. Nernan Middlesex County Crisford Richmond Robert Caccaby Jones Milledgeville Lucy P. Hulce Ehief of Police Charlottesville Harrisonburg Henry Gell John S. Gell Krom Martha Boyd J. Boyd Louisa County Dailes Rriée Winchester Hiram Fries Frederick County Whitehall Lexington Louisa Lee Boude A. Poe Boude Baltimore M. H. Church Booth Boude Mr. Boude Staunton Thomas Wider Staunton Ber Penumenia Maj Elder Lunenburg County Roger

Robbery and arrests follow Virginia moonshine lure

In Kilby Stephen Williams was lured into a forest by two men promising moonshine and robbed after being knocked senseless. Police Chief Beil arrested David Sherrod and Sam Price. Williams identified Sherrod. Also in Emporia burglars raided W. Cordle hardware and H. Schwartz store with a large chisel and cash stolen. bloodhounds to trail suspects. Suffolk council granted Seaboard Traction $10 franchise for electric trolley from Norfolk to Richmond. In Mathews Court House Coley Hudgins shot through the heart after a family matter dispute. the shooter was indicted.

Sue Whanugir Suffolk Kilby Stephen Williame Willams Franklin Today Beil David Sherrod Sam Price Williams Sherrod Emporia Washington Post Richmond Greenesville County W. &. Cordle H. Schwartz Seaboard Traction Company Norfolk Suffolk Street Washington Mathews Court House Coley Preston Hudgins Newpoint

Mother's Search For Son In Winchester Mystery

Mrs. Webster Ballinger of Washington pursues custody of four year old Willis Ballinger who vanished four weeks ago. Detectives trace to Fauquier County and The Plains, then to Winchester where a cousin of Ballinger, J B Beverley, is said to host the boy. No child found as police and investigators continue the search.

Washington Post Winchester Willis Ballinger J. B. Beverley

Winston Resigns After Fifty Six Years as RR Secretary

James S. Winston resigned as secretary and treasurer of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad after fifty six years of service. F. J. Duke named as successor. The board approved new bonds to fund double tracking and other improvements.

Winston Washington Richmond Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad James 8 F. J. Duke E. T. D. Myers, Jr George W. Stevens Samuel Spencer N. &. Meldrum W. J. Leake J. Taylor Ellyson Npaddd Fredericksburg Potomac Miehmand Quantico

Three Children Burned In Warrenton Fire

A morning blaze in Warrenton Virginia swept through a east end negro settlement near Main Street driven by a brisk wind. The fire leveled three houses and three young children locked in a room by their mother perished. Two bodies were recovered that afternoon.

Washington Post Warrenton Main Street

Cure for Skin Disease Credits Cuticura Remedies

A mother from Ontario recalls her three month old son nearly dying from a severe skin rash. After one application of Cuticura Ointment and cleansing with Cuticura Soap, the child slept, improved quickly, and was fully cured within about a box of Ointment a cake of Soap and half a bottle of Resolvent. The testimonial dates to 1908 and claims permanent relief fourteen years later.

M. C. Maitland JaspEn Ontario Cuthurs ERIN Horton Golwatas Potter Dichem. Corp

Staunton Military Academy Fire Destroys Buildings

A blaze at Staunton Virginia destroyed the main barracks gymnasium and schoolroom at Staunton Military Academy and two Col. Edmondson stables. Cadets' dormitory sections suffered narrow escapes. 176 cadets housed in the burned areas. Damages pegged around 15000 dollars with limited insurance. fire likely started by a short circuit in new barracks.

Washington Staunton Staunton Military Academy Col. &. L. Edmondson

Maryland Obituaries from Rockville and Boyds

Mrs Duvall wife of John Duvall of Spencerville died of pneumonia after a week of illness at seventy. Survived by husband and seven children. William H Howes a native of this county died in Boyds at sixty five after a life in Washington DC police service. He was a Knight Templar and Mason with a Washington lodge, survived by a widow and two step-children, known in Louisiana and Nevada, with remains to be taken to Washington for interment likely Wednesday.

Rockville Washington Lodge Martin Louisiana Nevada Washington

Maryland Weddings and Local News Tidbits

Mary land weddings report two Montrose area couples Maurice Lochte and Misa Harmon wed at home with Rev W P Locke and Sewell Daley and Mary Childs wed near Olney with Rev Peter M Boyden. Also infant Everson Gibson of Pittsylvania County died from burns. Esther Shepherd and L Meadow eloped to North Carolina to marry. Arson case F C Wooldridge to be tried at Farmville in January. Glassworkers strike for 10 percent wage increase at Huntington Tumbler Works. In Gate City Robert Taylor shot and killed Charles Cooley during a distillery dispute.

Rockville Maurice A. Lochte Misa Nina L. Harmon Montrose W. FP. Locke M. B The Birds Sewell R. Daley Mary Childs Olney Peter M. Boyden St. .Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church William Childs

Attempted assassination near Bumgardners ford

In Luray Virginia on November 21 a would be killer fired on Joseph Abbott a Springfield district youth crossing the Shenandoah River at Bumgardners ford. The rifle bullet grazed his forehead and tore through his hat brim wounding Addington in the shoulder. Abbott escaped uninjured as the shooter concealed behind a stump.

Washington Post Luray Joseph Abbott Springfield Shenandoah River Bumgardners Ford Young Abbott

Jail infestation prompts court to remove prisoners

In Farmville Virginia the Commonwealth proceedings against B C Woolridge and Charles Forbes for arson were moved to Prince Edward County. With the trial set for January 2 the jail condition led to a committee led by Commonwealth's Attorney Hubard Congressmen Hal D Flood and Hart editor of the Farmville Herald inspecting Farmville jail.

Prince Edward County Washington Farmville Vaa Commonwealth B. C. Woolridge Charles Forbes Buckingham John Forbes Prince Edward Hendley Hubard Hal D. Flood Hart

Schooner Burrow Blown Off Course In Gulf Storm

The schooner W N Burrow from New York arrived at Norfolk two weeks out after a Gulf storm near Chincoteague. Cables snapped and she was blown four miles to sea. She struggled under makeshift rigging, leaking, and reached the Capes to weather the gale. George F Phillips sailed with her and has not been heard from.

Burrow New York Norfolk WN. H. Burrow Chincoteague Capes Virginia Chincoteagua George F. Phillips

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