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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

32

Road bonds seek support for 250000 Alexandria plan

Promoters outline a $250,000 good roads bond issue to Alexandria County residents for October 13. A committee will study plans October 18 at the county courthouse, arguing improved access to Washington boosts property values, farm markets, and regional growth.

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

Death notices from 1904 and 1909 in Washington area

Obituaries and birth notices list multiple deaths from 1904 and 1909, including Mrs Mary Galey Gwe Cannan of Kerry origin, Rosa F defiant infant, Otter Ellis child, and Amos Rowatents man aged sixty. Entries note residences on Four-and-a-half Street SW, Cottage Terrace, Mt Street, and Mount Gilvet Cemetery with funeral and burial details. Relatives invited to attend.

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 Listing in Washington area

A fragmented advertisement lists funeral directors and embalmers including Geo P Zurhoest William Lee John R Wright Co RB Harvey's Sons and Jenkins. It notes services such as undertaking embalming crematorium livery and chapel options with contact numbers and addresses in the NW area.

Geo. P. Zurhoest Entalmer Tureral Parton Wi William Lee Ruibalmer Commydioum F. Harvey's Sons Fourteenth ST Gaevioa Mad ‘Nage Teleptone Q. B. Jenkins Erith

Highways bonding proposal under study for 250000 investment

Opponents of the plan from smaller property holders fear higher taxes, while promoters assure minimal unjust burdens. The project team is carefully examining the bond plan to ensure reasonable profit from the quarter million highway improvement investment.

Pritchard for Good Roads Opens Southern Conference

In Asheville North Carolina on October the second day of the Southern Appalachian good roads congress drew larger crowds than opening day. Federal Judge Pritchard was the principal speaker introduced by Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt. Other speakers included Col M W Richards land and industrial agent of the Southern Railway Prof W Henderson UNC and W M Spoon state highway commission. Eldridge of the USDA delivered an instructive illustrated lecture on Good Roads and Representative Kakwmall discussed The Mountains and the Seashore Connected by Good Roads.

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

Bloodhounds trace suspects in moonshine case killings in Virginia

Turner, a Black man, was fatally shot near his home after dark while aiding in halting illicit whisky operations in Christiansburg. Judge Moritt pressed Brame to help suppress moonshining, drawing enmity from locals. Sergeant Anderson used bloodhounds to locate Wil Beav era and Crede Ingram. both Black men were arrested. Additional arrests anticipated.

Warblagtos Christiansburg Turner Brame Moritt Anderson Cambria Wil Beavera Crede Ingram

A C Tackson Weds Resident of Great Falla and Miss Adams

Miss Jétia Josephine Adams of Martinsburg wed Andrew C. Jackson of Great Falls Va at the bride’s Martinsburg home. Rev. John Douglas officiated at Trinity Episcopal Church. Anna Adams was bridesmaid and Crown Diet of Hancock Md best man. Reception followed with cake and toasts.

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

Voters Challenged in Rockville Registration

Spectal dispatch from Rockville Maryland reports both Democratic and Republican workers scrutinizing the registration lists. A list of 15 suspects will be notified to appear before boards next Tuesday to show cause why their names should not be stricken. The Republican and Democratic lists show 88 and 68 names respectively. Gov. Glasscock’s uncle John Milan of Mannigton was elected secretary of 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 Towns Held This Oct Afternoon

A sequence of marriages reported from Grace Church to Gordonsville and Front Royal shows Delia Slaughter wed Dr. John Sunter Sethy in Warrenton area, with other couples including George Cochran and Mary Elizabeth Brown, Laura Green and James Bennett, Luther Good and Neta Phillips, Agnes Kerr and James Laird, and Hazel Bruce with Preston Smith, officiants varying by location.

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 McClung Kerr Afr Thomas Kerr James Moore Laird de’ Rey William R. Laird Danville

Virginia Obituaries From Luray to Fredericksburg

Obituaries report several Virginia deaths including Mrs George Bailey near Marksville aged about 84. Rev C Thomas of Catatho aged 54, survived by wife and nine children. John F Wilson 66 found dead in a woodshed at Comers Rock Grayson county, death from apoplexy, survived by wife and one daughter. Mrs Marton S Revere 78 widow of Henry Revere died after lingering illness. Mrs Mary Frances Samuel of Caroline county died returning from a visit, survived by husband and children. Mrs Annie Farish of Caroline county died after 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 Annie Farish George B. Parish Caroline Aingering Ilness

Miss Lloyd Weds Edward Dandridge in Virginia Church

Historic Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Alexandria hosted the wedding of Miss Mary Robertson Lloyd, eldest daughter of Bishop Selden Lloyd, to The Rev Edward Pendleton Dandridge of Lewisburg West Virginia. The ceremony was by the bride’s father with Bishop Peterkin of West Virginia assisting. a reception followed at Bishop Lloyd’s residence.

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, 28, a plant electrician at Alexandria Electric Company, was killed instantly yesterday morning when he touched a live 2200 volt wire in a confined switchboard area. No witnesses. the accident occurred while he bent to retrieve an object. Rogers is survived by his wife Clara Bowers and his father Willyam Rogers of 1202 King Street. the body was taken to Wheatley’s and prepared for return home.

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

Murderers Granted Stay As Appeals Heard

Governor Swanson granted a respite until November 19 for Calvin Johnson Richard Pines and Eugene Dorsey convicted of murdering Walter I Schultz a Chicago artist in March. Johnson faces electrocution Friday Pines October 15 and Dorsey October 2 as counsel prepare new trial petitions.

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

In Point Pleasant West Virginia a four day celebration opens tomorrow to commemorate the 185 year old battle between colonists and Indians. Gov Ginascock and Senator Hikins among speakers. Hack Day listed among events. In Harrisonburg Virginia a murder trial continues as Mazirséh faces charges of killing Louis Tannes with three defense witnesses.

Point Pleasant W. Va Ginascock United Hikins Scott Washington Harrisonburg Mazirséh Louis Tannes Cloge Drm Hirsch Bros Horsemen Henman Isaags Lof Baithmore I. Ee

Robbers Twice Foiled in Scotland County Store Breakin

Special to The Washington Star reports an early morning attempt to break into the Dunmin and Dick general store in Scotland County.robbers bored the front door, triggered a burglar alarm heard by Roy Fitz, and fled before stealing any booty, leaving tools from Miss Mary Sharpe’s house and the Johnston home nearby. One burglar fired at Alexander Johnston, who confronted them.

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

Receiver Appointed For Lancaster Railway Crossing Co

Judge Mullen of the hustings court in Petersburg appoints Paul Pettit receiver for the Lancaster Automatic Railway Crossing Company Inc on a bill by A. McCurdy of Richmond. Stockholders seek dissolution with majority opposition. chancery court actions threaten asset distribution and near dissolution. The receivership aims to prevent this and preserve company assets.

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

New Bern Shaft Unveiled Memorial Honors Rhode Island Volunteers

Governor A J Pothier led a Rhode Island delegation at the New Bern National Cemetery unveiling of a monument to Rhode Island volunteers who served with Burnside during the Civil War. William W Douglas and Capt John A Reeves spoke as the monument was presented to the nation.

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 Norfolk Nuptials

Miss Lucy Lan den Water daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Walton of Norfolk Virginia married Mr Thomas Symmington Janney of Baltimore today at the bride’s home. The ceremony led by Father F Brady of Loyola College Baltimore featured sister Mrs Alexander Agelasto as matron of honor and a reception with guests from Washington D C Baltimore and Richmond. A second wedding noted was Miss Clara Bel Gamage to Alvin Fenroge Long at Epworth Church with Rev. Georg Booxer officiating. 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 Issue in Virginia Race

Fredericksburg and Winchester reports show W P Kent Republican nominee for Virginia governor avoiding direct answers to temperance questions from the State Antis League. Kent says he supports temperance aims but rejects the league president’s right to press him on specific legislative questions. He asserts his platform, backed by the party, is ahead of the league’s stance and notes most league executives back his Democratic opponent.

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

West Virginia WCTU Holds Twenty Seventh Annual Convention

The West Virginia WCTU opened its twenty seventh annual convention at St Andrews M E Church in Grafton on October 0 for a three day session. Mrs Frances Lefer of Mansfield Ohio led a department school method demonstration and praised the state organization as flourishing. Welcome addresses were given by J M Loave mayor Rev J H Flanigan and T J Humphries with Mrs Laura White representing Grafton WCTU. Mrs Allie B Jackson of Jane Lew gave the response as officers were to be elected the next day.

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 Enduring Union in Virginia Church

Amy Conyera Tutwiler and Dr Nathaniel Thomas Innett wed at Church of the Covenant in Richmond with Dr J Calvin Stuart officiating. Attendants included Mrs Alexander Mebane Hebyon and cousins Zena Tutwiler and Caroline Selater. The couple plans a home in Richmond after a wedding tour. Olga Werner wed Richard James Venable at the Bride’s home on Stuart Avenue with Rev. D Guth officiating. The Venables will reside at 15 Stuart Avenue after October 5.

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 NEAR POTOMAC

Special to The Washington Post from Rockville Md reports Alvin Lowe a young man in the Potomac area was found writhing in agony after self administered poison. A physician said recovery possible though mouth and throat were painfully burned. Lowe reportedly loved a widow who refused him for another suitor.

Washington Prat Rockville Alvin Lowe Potomac John Ball Lowe Anothran

Daughters elect officers and plan Jackson birthplace marker

In Charlotte and Winston Salem both chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution elect officers. John Van Landingham is regent and plans to place a granite marker at Andrew Jackson's birthplace in Union County. A $60,000 monument is proposed to follow. The Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy convened in Lexington with Mrs. Tate presiding and delegates welcomed by local officials. The convention runs through Friday evening.

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 Route in Highland County

Staunton Virginia October 6 The field and staff officers of the First Virginia regiment patrol guard will begin a test ride tomorrow morning to Highland county with about fifteen privates. They will proceed to Monterey visiting and inspecting the battlefield of McRowell and complete the 90 mile trip in three days Col William J Perry will command The other officers are Col Craighn Majin Maj King Maj Percey 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 Gift at Frederickburg Public School

A Bible and the American flag were presented at the new 340,000 public school in Frederickburg with the Daughters of America Junior Order United American Mechanics and Patriotic Sons of America organizing. A parade formed at the courthouse with a band and local guards, marching along Princess Anne to Main Street, ending at the school. The program included songs, prayers by Rev. R A Witte jams, band selections, and a school reply by Cant S J Guinn.

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

Special to The Washington 06 Baltimore Ort 6 Salt for absolute a s vurce was entered by Mr. Mare De Bul let against her husband Julian De Bul let. The De Bullets have been prominent In Baltimore society the wife being the daughter of Dr and Mrs George Reul ing while the husband belongs to an old French family. Mr De Bullet is a member of the Baltimore Club and the Bachelors' Co Uilion. The De Bullets were married ten years ago and separated a year 270.

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

Roanoke Judge Calls Special Grand Jury On Election

Judge Staples of Roanoke’s corporation court summoned a special grand jury at the request of Commonwealth Attorney Perkins to probe alleged irregularities in a local option election held last week. Representatives of the Antisaloon League objected to the summons. Perkins said rumors of fraud in a ward warranted a formal inquiry. The drys have not announced plans to contest the election.

Staples Roanoke Corporation Court Commonwealth Perkins Antisaloon League

Hounds on Trail of Incendiary Fire Damages Virginia Barn

Fire of suspected incendiary origin destroyed G. W. Shuler’s Motleys barn in Pittsylvania County, along with four mules and supplies. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a nearby home, sparking neighborhood alarm. An arrest was expected the next day.

Lynchburg G. W. Shuler Motleys Pittsylvania County

Southern Railway chief rejects Wilkes North Wilkesboro railroad plan

Delegations from Ashe and Wilkes counties returned from Washington where they met with President Finley of the Southern Railway about the North Wilkesboro to Mountain City Tennessee line. Finley praised the merit and feeder potential of the project but said the company is not prepared to take stock in the enterprise at this time.

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

Virginia Briefs: Forger Guilty in Norfolk. Bid Figures for Fredericksburg Federal Building

Virginia briefs report Frederick Tuster of Connecticut pleaded guilty in Norfolk to forging B M Wrecht’s name on a $0 check and received a two year penitentiary sentence. Eight contractors bid on the Fredericksburg Federal building. bids ranged from 9,600 to 99,000, with J&B. Stanard of New York the lowest at 99,?00. Fields, a Bristol inventor, was found unconscious from a morphine incident. The body of William R. Dantes of Battersea near Petersburg was found along the Norfolk and Western Railway. portions of his body were recovered along the track.

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 murder in Gate City Virginia for killing Isaac Falk after a Sunday school incident. Compton struck Falk with a rock, Falk fired, and Compton fatally shot Falk as they fled. The jury sentenced Compton to eighteen years in the penitentiary.

Washington Post Gate City Garland Compton Isaac Falk Apell Compton Falk

Girl Dies of Lockjaw After Arm Splinter Incident

Martinsburg West Virginia October 6 Miss Eine M Moler aged 16 daughter of Mrs Roland Moler of Hedgesville this county died today of lockjaw resulting from a splinter penetrating her arm several days ago.

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

Prisoner Escapes Christiansburg Jail With Companion Flight

Charles Reimer, near six months into a sentence for larceny, escaped Christiansburg prison by slipping through bars yesterday. A group of prisoners followed, leaving only one boy who had just begun confinement. Reimer, once Missouri bound, was an accomplished musician who had taught cornet and violin during his incarceration.

Christiansburg Spada Washington Post Charles Reimer Reimer Missouri Heimer

Bride Takes Poison Over Unhappy Marriage

Mamie Reavis, long separated from her husband after an unhappy marriage, drank carbolic acid at a friend’s home near Winston Salem, North Carolina, and her condition was listed as critical. The incident occurred on October 31 as grief over the estrangement drove her to the act.

Speier Ee Winston Salem N. C Tawn Mamie Reavis Siven

Carnegie Gift Completes Greensboro Female College Endowment

A $5,000 check from Andrew Carnegie, received by the Greensboro Female College president, completes the $100,000 endowment fund after the college and friends raised the required $95,000 within two years. The gift fulfills Carnegie’s condition that he add $95,000 once the community matched $75,000, and it marks the conclusion of the funding drive.

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

Peace in North Carolina Branch Orphanage Question

In Greensboro a brief Junior Order of American Mechanics meeting settled on a compromise with the national association to establish a state orphanage and let councils join a funeral benefit group. Elsewhere a trial involved Anna Mackie charged with shooting her husband Grant Mickle. the jury found not guilty after a quarrel dispute.

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

Washington Wants You to Use Free Wants Ads

Daily notice urges Washington residents to place free want ads to help everyone succeed. It stresses no obligation and envisions a growing community as residents find opportunities locally.

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