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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

63

Alexandria county road bonds plan to boost values

Promoters of a $250000 road bonds project in Alexandria County schedule a public meeting October 13 to present plans. A 18 bond issue is discussed to improve main roads near the county court house. Advocates claim better roads will raise nearby property values and expand access to Washington markets for farmers and suburban residents.

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

Death notices from 1904 to 1909 with multiple obits

Obituaries record several deaths including Mrs Mary Galey Gwe Cannan of Kerry origin in 1904 at 77, with service at St Dominics Church and Mount Gilvet Cemetery. Rosa F, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jessup Beening, in Cottage Town. Otter Ellis, child of Mt Jiepty Mater, with funeral at Church of the Sowelack. Amos Rowatens, age sixty, noted in October 1909 at Mt Street North.

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 Advertised in City Notices

A fragmented advertisement lists funeral directors and embalmers with offices and contact details. Names include Geo P Zurhoest, William Lee, John R Wright Co, RB Harvey's Sons, and B J Jenkins. Mentions crematoriums, livery, and open day service options. Multiple street addresses and phone style cues appear, typical of a city funeral directory listing.

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

Public road project faces tax fears of small property holders

The article notes opposition from smaller property holders who fear higher taxes, but promoters insist no unjust imposition and are carefully examining the bonding plan to secure reasonable profit from a quarter million highway investment.

Pritchard for good roads at Southern Appalachian Congress

Federal Judge Pritchard served as principal speaker on the second day of the Southern Appalachian good roads congress in Asheville North Carolina. M C Eldridge of the U S Department of Agriculture gave a illustrated lecture on good roads and Representative Kawkmall discussed The Mountains and the Seashore Connected by Good Roads. Also addressing the crowd were Col MV Richards land and industrial agent of the Southern Railway Professor Ribald Henderson UNC and W M Spoon of the State highway commission. The judge drew strong response from attendees after introduction by Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt.

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

Bloodhounds trace shooting linked to moonshining case in Virginia

Turner, a Black man, was fatally shot near his home after dark as authorities pursued illegal whisky operations in Christiansburg. Judge Moritt pressured Brame into aiding suppression, provoking mountain foes. Sergeant Anderson led hounds to Beav era and Ingram, both Black, under arrest. more suspects likely to be detained.

Warblagtos Christiansburg Turner Brame Moritt Anderson Cambria Wil Beavera Crede Ingram

A C Tackson Weds Miss Adams in Martinsburg Nuptials

Miss Jetia Josephine Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard P Adams of Martinsburg wed Andrew C Jackson of Great Falls Va this afternoon at the brides home. Rev John B Douglas officiated with Miss Anna Adams as bridemaid and Crown Diet as best man. A reception followed with cake and tea. further plans to reside in Great Falls Va.

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

Spectator reports Rockville Maryland registration scrutinized by election boards with lists of names to appear for cause next Tuesday. Republicans and Democrats both show parity in names challenged. Washington dispatch notes John Milan, uncle of Gov Glasscock, elected secretary of the State Board of Agriculture. Dr Archibald Moore reelected president.

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

Virginia Weddings Report from Oct. Day in Several Towns

The Virginia wedding notices list Delia Slaughter and Dr. John Sunter Sethy wed at Grace Church in Plains with the couple to reside in Warrenton Winchester. Other marriages include George Cochran to Mary Elizabeth Brown in Winchester. Laura Green to James Bennett at the bride's home. Luther Good to Neta Phillips at Rileyville. Agnes Kerr to James Moore Laird at the bride's parents home near Lexington. Hazel Bruce to Preston Smith at Gordonville.

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 notices from Luray and surrounding areas

Obituary notices from Virginia towns report deaths of Mrs George Bailey near Marksville aged about 84 and Rev C Thomas age 54 in Catatho with survivors listed. John F Wilson 66 found dead in Grayson county woodshed with wife and one daughter surviving. Mrs Marton S Revere 78 widow of Henry Revere dies in Fredericksburg leaving four sons and two daughters. Mrs Mary Frances Samuel of Caroline county dies at home after visiting daughter, husband and several children survive. Mrs Anne Farish of Caroline county dies after lingering illness aged 49 with husband and several children and three brothers surviving.

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

Miss Lloyd Weds Hev Edward Dandridge at Virginia City

The historical Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Alexandria hosted the wedding of Miss Lloyd, eldest daughter of Bishop Selden Lloyd, to the Rev. Edward Pendleton Dandridge of Lewisburg W Va. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father with Bishop Peterkin 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, 300 pounds, died at the Alexandria Electric Company plant after touching a 2200 volt live wire while performing work in a confined space. Coroner certified accidental death. Rogers, a Washington school graduate, left behind wife Clara Bowers Rogers and father William Rogers of 1202 King Street. No witnesses. a burning fuse alerted plant staff and emergency measures failed.

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 Grants New Trial Window

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 over the murder of Walter I Schultz. Johnson faces execution Friday, Pines October 15, and Dorsey October 2.

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 Va

Notables at anniversay events in Point Pleasant West Virginia mark the battle with four days of celebration starting tomorrow. Gov Ginascock and United States Senator Hikins and Scott are among speakers for the commemorations.

Point Pleasant W. Va Ginascock United Hikins Scott

Robbers Foiled In Scotland County Burglary Attempt

Special to The Washington reports an early morning burglary attempt at the Dunmin and Dick general store in Scotland County. Thieves bored the front door, triggered a burglar alarm heard by Roy Fitz, prompting locals to pursue but they fled, leaving tools stolen from Miss Mary Sharpe’s house and from Alexander Johnston’s nearby dwelling. One shooter fired but no injuries are detailed.

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

Receiver Appointed to Protect Lancaster Railway Assets

In Petersburg Virginia Judge Mullen appointed Paul Pettit as receiver for the Lancaster Automatic Railway Crossing Company Inc to halt a move to dissolve the firm. A Richmond stockholder suit seeks asset distribution, but today’s chancery action aims to preserve the company and its assets for the majority stockholders.

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

Newbern Shaft Unveiled For Rhode Island Volunteers Monument

Governor Pothier led a Rhode Island delegation at the Newbern National Cemetery unveiling of a monument to Rhode Island volunteers in Burnside's siege. The bronze figure and tablet honor the volunteers who served from March 1862 through the end of the Civil War, with remarks by Capt. John A. Reeves and Willam W. Douglas.

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 Bride in Norfolk Family Home

Miss Lucy Lan den Water daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Walton of Norfolk Virginia married Thomas Symington Janney of Baltimore at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony officiated by Father F Brady of Loyola College Baltimore. The bride wore white satin lace and was given in marriage by her sister. Out-of-town guests included Jean Flash of Arlington and others from D C Virginia and Baltimore. 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 Question

Frederickburg addresses and Winchester reply show Virginia gubernatorial candidate W P Kent declining to answer questions from the State Antisom League president Henry Pearce Atkins. Kent says he supports temperance aims but rejects league catechism on legislation beyond his party platform. A Kent campaign address followed in Fredericksburg to a fair crowd.

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

West Virginia W C T U Holds Twenty Seventh Convention

Grafton West Virginia October opening of the twenty seventh annual West Virginia W C T U convention at St Andrew's M E Church runs three days. Frances Lefer of Mansfield Ohio national superintendent of physical education conducts a department school methods session. Welcome addresses by J M Loave mayor Rev J H Flanigan Prof T J Humphries and Mrs Laura White. Mrs Allie B Jackson of Jane Lew delivers response. Officers to 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 Bring Local Nuptials to Light

In Richmond Virginia Amy Conyera Tutwiler, daughter of the late Thomas Harrison Tutwiler and Caroline Jeffreys Sloan Tutwiler, marries Dr Nathaniel Thomas Innert of North Carolina at the Church of the Covenant. The ceremony, officiated by Dr J Calvin Stuart, features a white charmeuse gown and Liles of the valley bouquet, with a reception at Ivanhoe Shlater’s home. After a wedding tour the couple will reside at 15 Expt Franklin Street. Earlier, Olga Werner married Richard James Venable at the Bride's home, with post ceremony residence planned 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 In Potomac Tries Suicide

Alvin Lowe, a young man from Potomac near Rockville, is in serious condition after self-administered poison. He was found writhing in the yard of John Ball’s residence. doctors report burned mouth and throat but say recovery is possible. He reportedly loved a middle-aged widow who rejected him in favor of another suitor.

Washington Prat Rockville Alvin Lowe Potomac John Ball Lowe Anothran

Daughters Elect Officers and Plan Andrew Jackson Marker

The National Daughters of the American Revolution in Charlotte elected officers John Van Landingham regent Will iam N Reynolds vice president A L E Smith corresponding secretary Margaret Rankin recording secretary and H B Blake historian They also approved a granite marker at Andrew Jackson birth site in Stinion County with a $60 000 monument to follow. The event capped with a reception hosted by Shallotte Liberty Hall and Hailias chapters. In Virginia the state convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy opened in Lexington with Mrs C B Tate presiding Delegates were welcomed by the Mary Custis Lee chapter and local officials sessions extend 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 Trip in Virginia Highlands

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 go to Monterey visiting and inspecting the battlefield of McRowell and cover 90 miles in three days. Col William J Perry will command joined by Col Craighn Maj Matin 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 presentation at Frederickburg school

A public school building dedication in Frederickburg featured a Bible and an American flag presented by the Daughters of America, Junior Order United American Mechanics, and Patriotic Sons of America. A parade formed at the courthouse and moved to the new school with band music, prayers, and readings by school officials and local leaders.

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 in Baltimore Society Circus

Special to The Washington 06. Baltimore Ohio 6 Salt for absolute divorce was entered by Mr. Mare De Bullet against her husband Julian De Bullet. The De Bullets have been prominent in Baltimore society, the wife being the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Reuling, while the husband belongs to an old French family. Mr. De Bullet is a member of the Baltimore Club and the Bachelors' Coalition. The De Bullets were married ten years ago and separated a year ago.

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 Vote

Judge Staples of Roanoke’s corporation court summoned a special grand jury at the request of Commonwealth Attorney Perkins to probe alleged irregularities in the local option election held last week. The Antisaloon League did not request a jury today. Perkins cited circulating fraud rumors in a ward and said the matter should be presented to the grand jury. The drys have not announced whether they will contest the election.

Staples Roanoke Corporation Court Commonwealth Perkins Antisaloon League

Hounds On Firebugs Trail In Lynchburg Area Barn Fire

Incendiary fire destroyed the barn of G. W. Shuler at Motleys in Pittsylvania County Virginia early yesterday. Four mules and a stock of provisions were burned. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a neighbor's home. an arrest is expected tomorrow amid neighborhood concern.

Lynchburg G. W. Shuler Motleys Pittsylvania County

Finley Rejects Southern Railway Aid for North Wilkesboro Road

Delegations from Ashe and Wilkes counties returned from Washington where they spoke with President Finley of the Southern Railway about the North Wilkesboro to Mountain City rail proposal. Finley said the plan is meritorious but the company is not prepared to take stock in the venture at this time.

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

Virginia Briefs Distinctive Local News Snippets

Frederick Tuster of Connecticut pleaded guilty in Norfolk to forgery of B M Wrecht’s name on a $00 check and received a two year penitentiary sentence. Eight bids for the Fredericksburg Federal building ranged from 9600 to 99000. lowest bidder was J B Stanard of New York. Fields, Bristol inventor, was found unconscious after a morphine related fall. The body of William R Dantes, resident of Batterges near Petersburg, was found on the Norfolk and Western track with a body parts scattered along the line.

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

Garland Compton was convicted of murdering Isaac Falk and sentenced to eighteen years in the penitentiary. The pair had left Sunday school when a dispute led Compton to strike Falk with a rock, Falk fired, and Compton fatally shot him as they fled.

Washington Post Gate City Garland Compton Isaac Falk Apell Compton Falk

Girl Dies of Lockjaw From Splinter Injury in West Virginia

Martinsburg West Virginia October 6 special to The Washington Post Miss Eine M Moler aged 16 daughter of Mrs Roland Moler of Hedgesville in the county died today of lockjaw. The death followed a splinter penetrating her arm several days ago.

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

Wholesale jail delivery shocks Christiansburg prison

Charles Reimer, nearing six months for larceny, escaped from Christiansburg jail with several other inmates yesterday after bending bars. An accomplished musician, he had been teaching cornet and violin during confinement. most escapees left with him, except one boy who had just arrived.

Christiansburg Spada Washington Post Charles Reimer Reimer Missouri Heimer

Bride Takes Poison Over Unhappy Marriage in Winston Salem

Mamie Reavis, living in Winston Salem North Carolina, drank carbolic acid at a friend’s home after months of marital strife. She had separated from her husband last week and is in critical condition with grief over an unhappy marriage cited as the cause.

Speier Ee Winston Salem N. C Mamie Reavis Siven

Carnegie Gift Fulfills Greensboro College Endowment

A check for $5,000 received by the president of Greensboro Female College completes the $100,000 endowment fund. The condition was Carnegie’s pledge to contribute $95,000 after the college and friends raised $75,000, and the college met the goal within two years, aided by Carnegie’s conditional grant.

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

Peace in North Carolina Junior Order meeting settles orphanage issue

In Greensboro a brief session of the Junior Order of American Mechanics resolved the question of withdrawing from the national body. A compromise allows a state orphanage by the national association and permits councils to place members in a funeral benefit society. Also noted is a trial update in a separate case: Anna MraKte charged with shooting her husband, Grant Mickle, in July, resulting in not guilty verdict.

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

Washington Free Wants Offer Encourages Residents

A newspaper notice urges Washington residents to use the free want columns to seek success. It emphasizes growth of the community as more residents find opportunity and mutual benefit, stating there is no obligation to participate and that vacancies or purses may change daily.

To-Kalon Wine Co Miche Maia Washington

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