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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

Page

5

Virginia bride ceremony at St Pauls with royal wedding details

An account of a Virginia bride's wedding at St Pauls featuring a large bridal party, attendants in white chiffon and roses, and prominent attendees. The ceremony included a grand processional, music, and a reception, with notes on attire, parade figures, and long guest lists reflecting a formal community event.

Acton Post Dupyau Stref Alexandra St Pauls Rebecca Courteo Moshel Iber Jacquelin Faugmer Thom Thomas Coremans Fowler Wea Dre Bridggroom Beveley Fide

Woman Reports Missing Husband After Visit to Columbus

A fragmentary report indicates a woman arrived in Columbus to visit and later told authorities her husband disappeared. The record references a note being sent, police involvement, and a possible link to a case of missing persons near canal locks.

Hearing sought in Charlottesville case of missing girl

Magistrate G Wilner Brown and Commonwealth's Attorney Micajah Woods discussed charges tied to the disappearance of Angie Morris. The father, Miss Angie Morris, seeks a warrant against Jenbiee Frank Long for inducing flight and aiding the girl, with Brown promising an investigation and hearing. The girl has been located in Charlottesville.

Pertal Charlottesville G Wilner Brown White Hall Commonwealth Micajah Woods John 4. Mortis Browns Cove Jenbiee Frank Long Brown Angie Morris Frank Long

Indicted for Murder in Virginia Slays Near Blue Bront

Andrew and Jackson Woolingham, a father and son duo from Hardesty Warren County, Virginia, face murder charges in Loudoun County for the June 24 home killing of Robert C Carlisle at his residence near Blue Bront. The alleged crime stemmed from a quarrel between Carlisle and Andrew over Carlisle’s housekeeper daughter. Jackson Woolingham fled to Clarke County after the shooting but was later captured. Indictments include felonious assault charges against Nathan Conrad and Jefferson Hummer of Bluemont for wounding Samuel More.

Ippetnt Leraburs Va Andrew and Jackson Woolmetham Hardesty Warren County Robert C Carliste Blue Bront Grand Dary Loudoun County Carlisle Andrew Woolingham Carlisted Carlisle Jackson Woolingham Clarke County Nathan & Conrad Jefferson Hummer Bluemont Samuel More

Sutton in a quarrel ends in self harm during disarmament

A Navy Board report by Capt Charles Ladger concludes Lieut Sutton killed himself amid temporary dementation after a park quarrel with another officer. The inquiry found Sutton’s action followed a fight and attempted disarmament, with one sailor shot in the finger and a separate remark that a fellow officer was killed.

Charles Ladger United States Naval Academy Lieut Mouton Marine Corps Sunday Voring Navy Department Nistudiy Snjcce Annapolis Badger Lieuts Iton Sulton Sutton Roeker Fred

Disciples Elect Officers At National Assembly

Morfolk Virginia hosts a session of the National Disciples of Christ with 1,283,416 members and 6,019 ministers. A new church construction plan and amalgamation of boards were adopted, with officers elected including President R A Long of Osage City Missouri and Vice Presidents J T Hunley of Norfolk Virginia and S T Willy of New York.

Morfolk Disciples of Christ G Moffmann Lovre Unie Atitute Long Ansay City Fleisher Kansan City

Embezzlement charged teller seized in Baltimore case

John J Arizio a teller at the Italian Savings Bank of New York was arrested in Baltimore on a warrant accusing him of embezzling funds in November 1958. The case cites a $20,000 shortage and uses aliases Higgins and Gibbons. The arrest follows a plan to transport him to New York.

New York Baltmore Baltimore John J Arizio Italian Savings Bank of Arizzo Higgins and Gibbons Alyses

Maryland Weddings Report Mixed Ceremonies in Rockville

Rockville residents M Hatta and John Salltvad both of Washington wed yesterday afternoon in a ceremony led by Prettman of the Mathodim Cherch Suint. Tobias and Michael J Yfanvoe, young Washingtonians, married here under Rev H Phonan A Camptell of the ibs Glaudia Peart congett. Roymund Sasder and others from Galore Orchard, Galthersburg, tied the knot in separate services conducted by Rev H W Buttle at the Gallersburg Methedin Church South.

Rockville Atles Felon M. Hatta John Salltvad Washington Prettman Mathodim Cherch Suint Tobias Micael J Yfanvoe Tasuingtonians Hac Phonan Ibs Glaudia Peart Congett Galthersburg Roymund Sasder Galore Orchard Galthersbars H.W Buttle Gallersburg Methedin Church South

Two Women Attacked Near Mountain View

Mrs John W Ferrell and her daughter Annie Ferrell were attacked near Mountain View in Danville Virginia as they walked home. They resisted fiercely and screamed for help, frightening the assailant who fled. several suspects were arrested and taken to Lynchburg for safety while bloodhounds hunted the trail. The women, though hysterical, recovered and expect to identify the assailant with Mrs Ferrell's help tomorrow.

John W. Festell Lynchburg Danville John W Ferrell Mountain View Rs Ferrell Annie Tait

Connecticut Day At Fair At Jamestown Exposition

Connecticut party from New Haven and Hartford attended with Governor Woodrum escorting. Speeches by President Tucker and Guy Swanson, with oration by Trinity College president Finvall Luther. Luncheon, parade, and a reception for Governor Woodruff and party followed by New Jersey officials and Rutledge College president Demorest attending upcoming events.

F S Lpther Trinity College Norfolk Connecticut Jamestown Woodrum New Haven Harford Tucker Guy Swanson Guy Woodrut Finvall Luther Connenticut Woodruff Stokes New Jersey Demorest Rutledge College Trenton Jersey Jamestown Commission Gov Stokes

Pledge and Death Tied to Heavy Drinking

Elidns W Va a Charleston hotel died after a pledge to quit liquor for five years. Weikel, Marysville tailoring firm rep from Baltimore, had been drinking for a week. He signed an oath to abstain, then collapsed and died minutes later. Coroner ruled heart failure due to cigarettes and tonic. His wife died a month earlier, linked to his heavy drinking.

Chailage Weikel Guatam ‘Tailoring Company of Baltimore Medien

Girl Fatally Burned In Kitchen Fire Accident

The youngest daughter of Dr Z L Smith was fatally burned in Strasburg Virginia when a cerogene can exploded as she lit the kitchen fire. She was alone at the time of the accident and died from the burns.

Washington Post Strasburg, Va Portie Z L Smith Lutheran Church Greg Sha

Virginia Weddings Describe Local Nuptials and Honor Attendants

A garbled Virginia wedding page lists multiple nuptials across cities including Winchester and Newport News. The notices name brides Blanche Doonet Jolie Eo and Henrietta Werbert, grooms such as George S Bailey and other relatives, with ceremony details and ministers noted, though many words are garbled.

Wincherur Roblisen Winchester Blanche Doonet Thin Elty George Boole Mason Fraderick County Rico Beulo Pietcher Daughue Fletcher Thie County Wera Maurried Newport Anne Lewis Hennitan Keoneeh Thia City Marie Asbury Kristian Henrietta Werbert Hoover Jolie Hampton Ihia Rew Clara Virginiz Mes Muthewe County Gomayya W Deion Old Patat Mencdiat Ghurel Mathews Court House Io Bremen Ming Namie Brooke Payne Mia Jeannie Brooke Howell Cobb Fooping Avanla Gq Chan Reetey Presbyterian Chuirch Agels Wiliam H

Montgomery Registration Figures Spark County Campaign Meetings

Special to Tas Washington Fest Rockville Md Oct 1 Officers of Registration in Montgomery County reported registration gains across districts with whites and colored totals and a countywide plurality. Democrats push vigorous county campaign while Republicans dispute gains with state and local speaker schedules listed for Cedar Grove Rockville Kensington and other towns. The Montgomery Anti-Saloon League will not participate in the current campaign following a Sandy Spring meeting.

Rockville Montgomery County Supervisors of Elections Republi San Cedar Groya Gov Warfield Rock Tie Moxt Gov WarGeld Kensington Hett Agpeu Trensh Burtonsville Poolesville Colesville Gaithersburg Damascus Darnestown

Father Avenges Daughter In Sullivan County Shooting

A Sullivan County farmer named Stout shot William L Jones eight miles north of Blut City after learning of alleged relations with Stout's daughter. Stout fired both barrels from a four shot shotgun, leaving Jones unconscious. Stout claims innocence and says he acted after his daughter’s distress and his own remorse. The incident stirred local unrest as Stout awaits arrest or surrender opportunities.

Washington Fost Bristol Va Sullivan County Blut City William L Jones Stout Jones Srothers Vis Saya Jane Nile

Sued by His Stenographer in Federal Court

Special to The Washington Star Richmond Oct 16 Before Judge Waddill a jury heard the suit of Wiss vats Heinz a stenographer formerly of Philadelphia against Granlno Walden of Fredericksburg a millionaire charging breach of contract Heinz seeks $0000 and an annuity of 1209 She alleges Walden persuaded her to quit two Philadelphia establishments to become his stenographer and amanuensis but she was discharged after months without cause The suit aims to compel Walden to honor the contract.

Washington Richmond Vn Waddill United States District Court Wiss Heinz Philadelphia Grlando Walden Fredericnburg Mllonaire Miss Henry Sons Miss Heinz Walden Philadlphia

Shipmates Exonerated in Hastings Murder Case

Washington Post Norfolk report says Braxton Clinton Graxton, a baker in the U S Navy, was charged by a coroner s jury with Hastings murder on October aboard the receiving ship Franklin The jury cleared Hastings shipmates and Braxton Braxton vanished after the stabbing and had not been seen since witnesses claimed to have seen him plunge knives into Hastings

Tue Washington Post Norfolk Va Clinton Graxton Thomas Hantings United States Navy Franklin Hastings Braxton Braxton Hastings

Not a Misdemeanor Dismissed in Virginia Rail Case

Special to The Washington Lynchburg Virginia October case against Interera for working on Sunday on the Forest and Concord Belt Line of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Campbell County was dismissed by Justice Fortuna. He cited a Court of Appeals ruling that the charge was not a misdemeanor and that enforcement would require civil rather than criminal action.

Washington Lynchburg Interera Forest and Concord Norfolk and Western Railroad Campbell County Fortuna Court of Appeals

Successor named for Dr Hale at Antiquarian Society

Worcester October 16 Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale retires as president of the American Antiquarian Society Waldo Lincoln of Worcester elected to the office On October Hale completes sixty years of society membership Nathaniel Pane resigns as treasurer after forty four years Col George A Bullock elected treasurer Elopers wed in North Carolina John Cogevist and Annie Dardon of Franklin Virginia elope to Elizabeth City North Carolina where they marry the bride is eighteen years old

Worcester Mass Edward Everett Hale American Antiquarian Society Waldo Lincoln Worcester Hale Nathaniel Pane George A Bullock Elopers North Carolina Weabington Post Suffolk John Cogevist Annie Dardon Joan Wilson Dardon Franklin,Va Elizabeth City N.C

Virginia Obituary from Fredericksburg News Brief

In Fredericksburg on October 1, Mrs HF Hainer of Wapeantar Counts died after a brief illness at about twenty nine years. She is survived by her husband and two children.

Fredericksborg Hainer Wapeantar Wigbind

Mediums Shape Politics at National Spiritualists Meeting

Mrs Tora I. Richmond of Whitewater Wis led a Masonio Temple session detailing how mediums influenced national affairs. Discussions covered Lincoln, the Czar, and Roosevelt, with seven tests by Mrs Sexsmith of Chicago. two new mediums debuted as public figures, and a heated debate over free love followed. Two thousand dollars were raised for the Morris Pratt Institute endowment.

Roosevelt Spirit Land the Hague Sum Tora I. W Richmond Whitewater Wis National Spiritualists’ Association Masonio Temple Abraham Lincoln Mra Sexsmith Chicago Mishelson California Charles Windigler Washington G Tabor Thomas Philadelphia Spiitualists’ Association Win Biglee Thomas Morris Preet Institute Conaid Committee Watch Kates George IX Brooke Sre Gnally Gee Baltimore Tilly Reynolts Rochester Carrie More Muncis Ind CG Love Eiluebeth Harlow EW Sprague

Trust defense ready in New York anti trust case

Counsel for Stancard Oil Company prepared a laborious defence in the government suit seeking dissolution of the oil combine. They say testimony will be produced after government attorneys finish their loss and testimony on cross examination. The Standar d Oil lawyers planned to introduce fraud evidence later and did not yet reveal witness details. A telegram sought William Rockefeller as a witness before the adjournment next Friday for a month.

Deming Trim Bulk New York Stancard Oil Company All Trust Wiliam Rockefeller Standia New Jersey

Baltimore to Host National Sculpture Exhibition in 1905

Baltimore officials and the National Sculpture Society have agreed on terms for a major sculpture exhibition to run for three weeks starting April 1, 1905, at the new armory. The show will feature work by both members and nonmembers of the society to represent every meritorious artist in the country.

New York National Sculpture Society Municinal Art Commission of Baltimore New Armory Teds

Elphonzo Youngs Co Ad Promotes Pure Food Products

An elderly advertisement from Elphonzo Youngs Co at 428 Ninth Street markets groceries wholesale and retail. It touts savings by reading The Post ads, highlights pure food products, quality, prices, and new goods arriving daily including rock candy syrup.

Elphonzo Youngs Co Ninth Street

Flee From Fangied Peril in Water Peril Debacle

A chaotic scene unfolds as crowds flee from a perceived danger labeled Fangied Peril with warnings that water is invading. Reports indicate many injured and one likely fatally hurt as responders struggle to control panicked evacuees and rescue teams search submerged areas.

Panic at Tugboat Shaft as Pipe Bursts in New York

chaotic rush surrounds a water pipe explosion at a Manhattan worksite near Jorah Mon Street causing elevators to topple and a foreman to lead a safety effort. one injured worker suffers a broken arm while others escape, with workers reclaiming routes to safety as the shaft floods and chaos ends.

New York Tuana Jorah Mon Street Pole

Child Body Found Near Vanderbilt Home In Freak Killing

Special to The Waahimaton reports a hunter found a box containing a child's head and arms near William E Vanderbilt's Lakeville Long Island property. The other body part missing, a mysterious covered wagon was seen nearby Monday. Deputy Sheriff Jann Butler notified. Dr Claghorn said the child had been dead about one month.

Lakeville Long Island William E Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Howe Valentine Sherif Jann Butler Claghorn

Jonadabs to hail birthday at joint council meeting

At a joint meeting of Hope and Unity councils Independent Order of the Sons of Jonadab in Unity Council Hall last evening, plans were set for the fourth anniversary of the order in Python Temple on Thursday evening. Speakers, music, and recitations noted. no admission fee. Grand council to confer degrees. Daly to preside. Masons lay corner stone at Raleigh Masonic Temple with Grand Master Francis D. Winston officiating.

Hope and Unity Councils Independent Order of the Sons of Jonadab Unity Council Institut An Order Python Ala Om John C Daly E McCracken PJ McManus D F Dee Hope Council Rhodes Creamer Borman Wat Perr Unity Connell Mgracken Pythian Temple Daly Ralagh Washington Raleigh NC Masonic Temple Corps State Agricultural and Mechanical College Knights Templars Francis D. Winston

Scow Upsets Five Crown Near Jouet Indiana Tragedy

A scow overturned on the Win MS ang Wiehigan Canal near Jouet Indiana causing the drowning of several men employed by a power company constructing an electric plant at the Desplaines and Kankakee river junction. Twenty men escaped by swimming ashore as the vessel capsized from being overloaded.

Chicago Winmsang Wiehigan Jouet Desplaines Kankakee

Driven to Write Plays on York and Jerame R

Fragmentary note discusses the English author and his arrival, criticizing a Carnegie library for steering him away from literature toward other writing methods. The text references bias, writing books, and readers avoiding boxes in favor of a library setting.

York Jerame R Jerome Andrew Carnegie Carnegie

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