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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

25

Alexandria county road bonds plan to appeal to voters

Promoters of a 250000 road bond issue for Alexandria County intend to present the plan to residents on October 13. A committee will meet to discuss plans and legal questions, arguing the project will raise property values, boost markets for farmers, and improve access to Washington via new roads.

Wext Alexandria County Washington Lanai Virginia Tver Werbi Carriaré Pford Alexandria Chat Mask Murely Tolllow

Local Notices of Deaths and Burials in Washington

Obituary notices from October 1904 and 1909 record Mary Galey Gwe Cannan Mary's Kerry origin age 77 death at 1333 Four-and-a-half Street SW interment Mount Calvary. Other notices list Rosa F Ie infant died at Cottage Terrace Otter Ellis and Amos Rowatens aged sixty plus with burial at local churches and cemeteries. Relatives invited to attend services.

Horan Mary Galey Gwe Cannan County Kerry St. Dominics Churen Requieay Mount Gilvet Downing Columbia Wuspitad Rossa F Defiant Iessaph Beening Tatorem Otter Ellis Jiepty Frank Geler Seventh Street Erie Esidenge Amos Rowatetns

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Directory Listing

Directory of funeral homes and embalmers with practices in Washington area. Listings include George P Zurhoest William Lee John R B Wright Co RB Harvey's Sons and other local undertakers with contact details and open hours. Includes crematorium and telephone numbers for immediate funeral arrangements.

Geo P. Zurhoest Entalmer Tureral Parton Wi William Lee Ruibalmer Commydioum Rivaia Ava Teledonesinia John RB. Wright Con F. Harvey Fourteenth ST Gaevioa Mad ‘Nage Teleptone Q. B. Jenkins

Bonding Plan Aims to Improve Highways at 250000 Investment

The article notes opposition from smaller property holders over tax burdens and emphasizes promoters’ care in designing a bond project. It stresses ensuring goodwill and reasonable profit from the quarter million highway improvements while safeguarding against undue imposition.

Pritchard for Good Roads in Southern Appalachian Session

Federal Judge Pritchard delivered the principal address at the Southern Appalachian good roads congress in Asheville North Carolina on Oct. The event drew larger crowds than opening day with speeches by Col M W Richards land and industrial agent of the Southern Railway Professor Ribald Henderson of the University of North Carolina and W Spoon of the State highway commission. Judge Pritchard introduced by Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt sparked great enthusiasm for the good roads movement.

Southern ‘Appalachian Congress Asheville N. C M. C. Eldridge United States’ Department of Agriculture Ka “Kwmall

Bloodhounds Trace Suspects in Moonshine Killing

Special to The Warblagtos Post from Christiansburg Va October 6 report Turner a Black man shot at his home after dark. Judge Moritt aided in suppressing illegal whisky business inciting mountaineer enmity. Sergeant Anderson used bloodhounds to reach Wil Beav era and Crede Ingram two Black suspects arrested with more likely arrests to follow.

Warblagtos Christiansburg Turner Brame Moritt Anderson Cambria Wil Beavera Crede Ingram

A C Tackson Weds In Martinsburg Nuptials

Miss Jétia Josephine Adams of Martinsburg and Andrew C. Jackson of Great Falls Va married this afternoon at the bride’s home. Rev. John Douglas officiated at Trinity Episcopal Church. Miss Anna Adams served as bridesmaid with Crown Diet as best man. A reception followed with cake and refreshments.

Great Falla Miss Adams Martinsburg Washington Post W. Va Jétia Josephine Adams Willard P. Adams Andrew C. Jackson Great Tails John 8. Douglas Trinity Episcopal Church Anna Adams Crown Diet Hancock, Md

Rockville Registration Shows Even Split in Party Lists

A Rockville report notes no party edge in voter registration scrutiny with 15 names slated for board appearance next Tuesday to show cause for removal. Republican and Democratic lists are near equal, 88 and 68 respectively, as final efforts on registration and transfers conclude on the Rockville district. In Charleston, John Milan, governor Glasscock’s uncle, wins secretary post on the State Board of Agriculture, with Dr Archibald Moore reelected president.

Welliington Post Rockville Glasscock Charleston W. Va John Milan Mannigton State Board of Agriculture Archibald Moore

Virginia Weddings Across Cities in October Social

Multiple wedding notices from Virginia towns report ceremonies in Grace Church Warrenton Winchester Front Royal Juaray Lexington Gordonsville and Gordonsville. Couples include Delia Slaughter and Dr John Sunter Sethy Mrs Hiram Cochran and Mary Elizabeth Brown Laura Green and James Bennett Luther Good and Neta Phillips Agnes Kerr and James Moore Laird Hazel Bruce and Preston Smith.

J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Front Royal Laura Green M. Green James Bennett Webster Juuray Luther P. Good Neta Phillips W. W. Phillips Rileyville Laray L. Hammond Mtethodist Lexington Oct Agnes McCtung Kerr Afr Thomas Kerr James Moore Laird de’ Rey William R. Laird Danville Whistle Creek Gordonsville Hazel Bruce Mia Richard Bruce Preston Smith Serties H. H. Hudson

Virginia Obituary Roundup From Luray to Fredericksburg

Obituaries from Virginia towns report the deaths of Mrs. George Bailey near Marksville aged about 84 and Rev. C Thomas of Catatho aged 54, with survivors listed. John F. Wilson of Grayson County found dead at 66 in his woodshed, presumed apoplexy, leaves wife and one daughter. Marton S. Revere of Fredericksburg dies aged 78, survived by four sons and two daughters. Mrs. Mary Frances Samuel of Caroline County dies suddenly returning from a visit, survived by her husband and several children. Mrs. Anne Farish of Caroline County dies after a lingering illness aged 49, survived by husband, several children and three brothers.

Luray George Bailey Marksville Unis County Roanoke W. P. Thomas Thomas Catatho Bristol John F. Wilson Comers Rock Grayson County Fredericksburg Marton Revere Henry ‘Revere Mary Frances Samuel Thomas Samuel Caroline County Clarence Collawn Anne Farish George Parish Caroline ‘County

Virginia City wedding crowns Miss Lloyd by church ceremony

Historic Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Alexandria hosted the wedding of Miss Mary Robertson Lloyd, eldest daughter of Bishop Coadjutor Selden Lloyd of Virginia, to Reverend Edward Pendleton Dandridge of Lewisburg West Virginia. The ceremony was led by the bride’s father with Bishop Peterkin assisting as guests included seminary students and church leaders. The couple’s reception followed at Bishop Lloyd’s home, with several social figures in attendance before their honeymoon northward.

Washington Alszaftdria Historic Christ ‘Protestant Episcopal, Church Alexandria Risa Mary Robertson Lloyd Arthar Selden “Lloyd Virginia Edward Pendiston Dandridge Lewisburs W. Va Peterkin West Virginia Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia John Lloyd University of Virginia Bishop Lloyd Alfred and Cameron Streets Dandridge North Portia Baldwin Berryville Marie Lightfoot Richmond Marion Tane Hast Orange N. J Myers Norfolk

Live Wire Fatality at Alexandria Electric Plant

Frank H. Rogers, 30, a electrical worker at the Alexandria Electric Company, was instantly killed at about 9:30 yesterday morning when he touched a 2200 volt live wire in a confined switchboard area. Coroner Moora certified accidental death. Rogers weighed about 300 pounds and was alone at the time. His body was found by chief engineer Wicker after a burning fuse drew an oiler's attention. Rogers leaves a wife, Clara Bowers, and a father Willy Am Rogers of 1202 King Street. burial plans to proceed after relatives receive word from Richmond.

Alexandria Electric Company Welock Frank H. Rogers Washington Moora Wheatley Willyam Rogers King Street Luther Hayden W. D. Wicker Wicker Mr. Rogers Alexandria

Murderers Respite Granted for Three Condemned

Governor Swanson granted a respite to Calvin Johnson Richard Pines and Eugene Dorsey until November 19 to allow equal opportunity for counsel before the State court of appeals for a new trial in the Walter I Schultz murder case. Johnson faces electrocution October Friday next Pines October 15 and Dorsey October 2. Attorney Lewis H Machen will present Johnsons petition.

Swanson Calvin Johnson Richard Pines Eugene Dorsey Walter I. Schultz Chicago Italy State Court of Appeals Johnson Pines Dorsey Lewis H. Machen Richmond Court of Appeals

Notables at Anniversary in Point Pleasant

Notables at Anniversary in Point Pleasant West Virginia mark 185 years since the battle with Indians. A four day celebration begins tomorrow with Hack Day among the events. Gov Ginascock and U.S. Senator Hikins and Scott are listed as speakers.

Point Pleasant W. Va Ginascock United Hikins Scott

Robbers Twice Foiled In Scotland General Store Attempt

Special to The Washington Herald reports an early morning burglary attempt at the Dunmin and Dick general store in Scotland County. Thieves bored the front door lock and fled after the burglar alarm rang, leaving stolen tools from Miss Mary Sharpe’s house and attempting to threaten Alexander Johnston who fired a shot but was unharmed.

Washington Hagerstown Dunmin & Si Dick Scotland Roy Fitz Fig Webbbers Mary Sharpe Alexander Johnston Geotlind Johnston Wumar

Receiver Appointed for Lancaster Automatic Railway Crossing Co

Judge Mullen appointed Paul Pettit as receiver in Petersburg Va to preserve assets of Lancaster Automatic Railway Crossing Company amid a Richmond chancery suit by stockholders led by A McCurdy seeking dissolution distribution among certain stockholders. Proceedings aim to prevent dissolution and protect the majority’s interests while assets are safeguarded.

Washington Fou Petersburg Mullen Hustings Court Paul Pettit Ceiver Lancaster Automatic Railway Crossing Company, Inc A. McCurdy Richmond Haideva Chancery Court

Newbern Shaft Unveiled By Rhode Island Volunteers

Governor A J Pothier led Rhode Island delegates to unveil a memorial at New Bern National Cemetery honoring Rhode Island volunteers who served with Burnside during the siege. The bronze figure monument presents peace symbols with a granite pedestal bearing a dedicatory tablet and Rhode Island coat of arms.

Vale Burnside Newser Cel Rhode Island Bonors Newbern _National Cemetery Anc A. J. Pothier Twhods Island United States Willam W. Douglas John A. Reeves Natlorial Cemetery A. P. ‘Burnside iGov Higgins

Miss Lucy Walton Weds in Colonial Norfolk Home

Miss Lucy Lan den Water daughter of Alfred Walton and Mrs Walton of Norfolk Virginia married Thomas Symmington Janney of Baltimore at the bride’s parents home shortly after noon Father F Brady of Loyola College Baltimore officiated. The bride wore white satin lace trimmed gown and was attended by her sister Mrs Alexander Agelasto of Norfolk as maid of honor. Best man was John F Symington of Baltimore with several out of town guests visiting including Miss Jean Falsh of Washington DC and Mr Willam White. A second ceremony featured Miss Clara Bel Gamage marrying Alvin Fenroge Long at Epworth Church conducted by Rev George Booxer. The couple will reside in Norfolk.

Lise Jean, Falsh Dngton D. C Andy “Men Hontef Breckenridge Fincastle Willam White Wiliam Parrish Arthur , Prevers Richmond Mat Clara Bel Gamage John Willam Gamage Alvin Fenroge Long Georg Booxer Epworth Norfolk

Kent Refuses to Answer on Temperance Platform

In Winchester Virginia W P Kent Republican candidate for governor replies to questions from the State Antisomen League president Henry Pearce Atkins. Kent says he sympathizes with temperance aims but rejects league authority to catechize him on temperance legislation beyond league advocated measures. He defends the party platform as ahead of the league’s last meeting. Kent notes the league executive committees back his Democratic opponent and argues they have no right to demand specific answers. In Fredericksburg Kent, by Or Capt W P Kent, spoke to a fair crowd at the courthouse.

Winchester W. P. Kent Virginia State Antiseroon League Henry Pearce Atkins Atkins League Jeague Fredericksburg

West Virginia WCTU Opens 27th Annual Grafton Convention

The twenty seventh annual convention of the West Virginia WCTU began at St Andrews M E Church in Grafton W V and will run for three days. Frances Lefer of Mansfield Ohio national superintendent of physical education conducted a department school. Welcome addresses were given by Mayor J XM Loave Rev J H Flanigan Prof T J Humphries and Mrs Laura White. Mrs Allie B Jackson of Jane Lew gave the response. Officers will be elected tomorrow.

Grafton W. Va West Virginia St. Andrew's M. E. Church Frances Lefer Mansfield Ohio Beretta J. XM. Loave J. H. Flanigan

Two Richmond Weddings Feature Tutwiler and Venable Matches

Richmond notices report two weddings. Amy Conyera Tutwiler, daughter of Thomas Tutwiler and Caroline Sloan Tutwiler, wed Dr. Nathaniel Thomas Innnet of North Carolina at Church of the Covenant with Dr J Calvin Stuart officiating. Olga Werner married Richard James Venable at the Bride's home on Stuart Avenue.

Richmond Amy Con Yera Tutefier Alexander Mebane Hebyon Lermingham Zena Tatwiler Caroline Selater George Noble Bandt Newborn N.C Terride Ivanhoe Shlater Floyd Avenue Annett Franklin Street Olga Werner Mas Louis Werner Richard James Venable Danville Stuart Avenue

Lovelorn youth takes poison after rejected love at Potomac

Alvin Lowe, a young man from the Potomac area near Rockville Maryland, was found in a yard in agony after self-administering poison. A physician treated him with heroic remedies. his prognosis improved but his mouth and throat were burned. Local reports say he loved a middle aged widow who chose another suitor.

Washington Prat Rockville Alvin Lowe Potomac John Ball Lowe Anothran

Daughters elect officers and plan marker for Andrew Jackson birthplace

Charlotte and Winston Salem leaders of the Daughters of the American Revolution elect regent vice president and secretaries. A granite marker will be placed at Andrew Jackson birthplace in Polk County NC, with a $60,000 monument planned later. Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy hold their state convention in Lexington with local officials welcoming delegates.

Washington Charlotte N.C Congress North Carolina John van Laningham William N. Reynolds Winston Salem A. LE. Smith Margaret Rankin B. Blake Greensboro van Landingham the Daughters of the Confederacy of Virginia C. B. Tate Mary Custis Lee Lexington Edward W. Nichols Lee Jackson George H. Denny Samuel B. Walker, Jr Gegaion

Guard Officers to Ride Test from Staunton to Highland

Staunton Virginia October 6 The field and staff officers of the First Virginia Regiment Patrols Guard begin a three day test ride to Highland County with about fifteen privates They will visit Monterey and inspect the battlefield of McRowell covering 90 miles Col William J Perry commands the party Also listed are Col Craighn Maj Martins Maj King Maj Percy Capt Porter Capt Bast Capt Price Lieut Shadrach and Lieut Conglag Wagons with camp outfit left today

Washington Post Staunton Virginia Patsonal Guard Highland County Monterey Sand McRowell Wiliam J. Perry Col Craighn Matin King Percey Porter Bast Price Shadrach

Bible and flag presented at new Frederickburg public school

A Bible and American flag were presented at the new 340 000 public school in Frederickburg Virginia this afternoon. The ceremony was hosted by local patriotic and fraternal groups including the Daughters of America Junior Order United American Mechanics and Patriotic Sons of America. A parade formed at the courthouse and moved through the city with a band and local posts before ceremonies inside the school. Prof A B Bowering chaired the school board and Cant S J Guinn spoke for the board.

Washington Post Frederickbourg Daughters of America United American Mechanics Patriotic Sons of America Washington Guards Severs Princess Anne Street Prussia Main R.A. Witte Cant S. J. Guinn

De Bullet Seeks Divorce from Julian De Bullet

Mrs De Bullet files for absolute divorce from Julian De Bullet in Baltimore. The De Bullets are noted in city society with Mrs De Bullet as daughter of Dr and Mrs George Reuling. The couple, married ten years, have been separated for a year.

Baltimore Society Washington Baltimore Mare de Bullet Julian de Bullet de Bullets George Reuling de Bullet Baltimore Club Bachelors’ Co Uilion

Special Grand Jury Sought Over Roanoke Local Option Election

Judge Staples of Roanoke's corporation court summoned a special grand jury after Commonwealth Attorney Perkins requested an investigation into alleged irregularities in the recent local option election. Representatives of the Antisaloon League did not request the jury, while rumors of fraud persist and the drys have not announced plans to contest the election.

Staples Roanoke Corporation Court Commonwealth Perkins Antisaloon League

Fire destroys Shuler barn in Pittsylvania County

A fire of suspected incendiary origin destroyed G. W. Shuler’s barn at Motleys in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, early yesterday along with four mules and supplies. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a neighbor’s home, and an arrest was expected the next day amid neighborly turmoil.

Lynchburg G. W. Shuler Motleys Pittsylvania County

Southern president rejects North Wilkesboro to Mountain City rail plan

Delegations from Ashe and Wilkes counties returned from Washington where they met with President Finley of the Southern Railway about a proposed line from North Wilkesboro to Mountain City Tennessee. Finley said the proposition is meritorious and a fine feeder but the company is not prepared to take stock at this time.

Finley Washington Winston Salem N. C Ashe Wilkes Counties Southern Railway North Wilkesboro Mountain City Tenn Southern

Virginia briefs report forgery convict and bids for Fredericksburg building

Frederick Tuster of Connecticut pleaded guilty in Norfolk to forging the name on a $100 check and received a two year penitentiary sentence. Eight bidders submitted bids for the Federal building in Fredericksburg, with figures from 9600 to 99000 and J B Stanard of New York the low bidder at 000. Fields of Bristol, an inventor, was found unconscious after a morphine related fall. The body of William R. Dantes, a Battersea resident near Petersburg, was found along the Norfolk and Western Railway track with body parts scattered near Fleet Street.

Frederick Tuster Connecticut Norfolk B. ‘M. Wrecht Fredericksburg J&b. Stanard New York Fields Wiliam R. Dantes Batterges Petersburg Norfalk and Western Railway Fleet Street

Eighteen Years for Murder in Gate City Case

Garland Compton was convicted of the murder of Isaac Falk and received an eighteen year sentence. The two youths, returning from Sunday school on October 18, 192?, reportedly began with an argument. Compton struck Falk with a rock, Falk fired, and Compton killed Falk.

Washington Post Gate City Garland Compton Isaac Falk Apell Compton Falk

Girl Dies of Lockjaw In Hedgesville County

Miss Eine M. Moler aged 16 daughter of Mrs. Roland Moler of Hedgesville Martinsburg county died today from lockjaw after a splinter pierced her arm several days ago, Special to The Washington Post.

Washington Post Martinsburg W. Va Eine ‘M. Moler Roland Moler Hedgesville

Wholesale Jail Delivery Breaks Out In Christiansburg

Charles Reimer, serving a six month sentence for larceny in Christiansburg Prison, escaped yesterday by breaking bars. He left with most inmates, including all but one boy confined only one day. Reimer, a skilled musician, had given cornet and violin lessons while imprisoned. He was later sent to Missouri after his term.

Christiansburg Spada Washington Post Charles Reimer Reimer Missouri Heimer

Bride Takes Poison Over Unhappy Marriage in Winston Salem

Mamie Reavis, in Winston Salem North Carolina, drank carbolic acid at a friend’s home after months of separation from her husband. Her condition is critical as authorities investigate the act amid grief over an unhappy marriage.

Speier Ee Winston Salem N. C Mamie Reavis Siven

Carnegie Gift Fulfills Greensboro Female College Endowment

A check for 5000 dollars arrives from Andrew Carnegie, completing the 100000 dollar endowment fund for Greensboro Female College in North Carolina. The gift fulfills conditions set two years ago, requiring 3500000 raised by friends first. The college has met the target and secured the final endowment amount.

Greenstory N. C Act Greensboro Female College Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Friends of the College

Orphanage Pact Quietly Backed by National Body in NC

In Greensboro a brief Junior Order of American Mechanics meeting resolved to keep the state within the national association. A plea was offered for establishing a branch orphanage in North Carolina and letting councils join funeral benefit groups of their choice. Separately Anna MraKte was tried for the July shooting death of her husband Grant Mickle. the case reported as not guilty.

North Carolina Greensboro N.C Order of American Mechanics State Council National Association Anna’ MraKte Grant Mickle Vane

Washington Residents Encouraged to Use Free Want Columns

A promotional note urges Washington residents to use free want columns to help everyone succeed. It emphasizes community growth, personal advancement, and that there is no obligation to participate, hoping success spreads among neighbors and strengthens the city.

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