McCue Case Witness Expected In City For Trial
Charlottesville and the state face a costly legal fight as attorney Frank Gilmer states witness Durrette will be in town tomorrow for the McCue case in Corporation Court. The trial is expected to involve large sums and substantial expenses for jurors, mileage, and court costs, with McCue owing about 50 000 dollars and adjustments planned via assignments and insurance claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durrette
Charlottesville
McCue
Ily
Monticello
Richmond
Charittesylle
Petersburg
Corporation
McCur
Bis Onknan
Weukl
McCue C
Bentherd
Gretty
Peusoners
Meroe
Elise
Archdeaconry Meeting In Hyattsville Pastor Presides
The archdeaconry gathered at Plakney Memorial Church in Hyattsville with Rev C T Roche presiding Service featured by Rev Mr. Johnstone preaching and Rev A Ed Birds delivering an essay on The Ortz and Gertances of the Lord's Day A letter announced James Firman of South Carolina applied to join the Methodist Conference and become a preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coun
Plakney Memorial Church
C.T Roche
Zion Archleicon
Mr. Johnstone
Sosht
Washington
James Firman
South Carolina
Jonzalez
Hay
Methodist Conference
Eczema Cure Promoted With Pool of Remedies
Advertises eczema treatment claiming quick results with a simple remedy. Promotes a 406d preparation, a deposit for trial, and a money back guarantee if not cured. Distributed by wholesalers and sold at local drug stores with Harpers and Affleck’s Wholesale and Retail Drug Store listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soonay
Amiank
Ona Kottle
Aczema Cure
Ussap
Caholaaalo
Mmeckrs Drug Store
Harper Rete¢y Company
Chicago
Affleck
Virginia Road Improvement Society Formed at Norfolk
A mass meeting at the Norfolk Board of Trade room formed a preliminary Virginia road and highway association. Officers were chosen and committees appointed to draft resolutions for the legislature supporting a Norfolk to Tamestown Exposition boulevard and use of prison labor for road work, with safeguards to keep honest labor from direct competition with convict labor. Retired Admiral Lieut. P. Shaw spoke on good roads policy, drawing on over two decades of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Washington Post
Virginia
Board of Trade and Business Men's Association
P. Shaw
Navy
Radford Fair Races Highlight Day of Contests and Winners
At Radford Virginia on October 19 about 4000 attended the second fair day. Nine knights from Pulaski Montgomery Giles and Smyth counties contended in a spirited tournament won by Dr. F Jefferson Hughes of Saltville with Keily and Noell placing. Jumping contests drew crowds with winners including Snap and Dorothy in green hunters, Bohemian Gray in lightweight hunters, and other prize horses in maiden and mixed trots. Races included a trot between Black Diamond and Humming Bird, with Meadow Maid winning a half mile heat and Meadow Maid earning $150 purse along with placers Albert C and Don Wiggins. Heavy draught prizes went to Jordan Moreen and Buford. Cattle judges praised the sale exhibits as the finest this side of Chicago. Tonight Anna Wilson was crowned queen at the tournament ball with a coronation speech by George W. Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apedal
Washington
Sant Radford
Pulaski
Montgomery
Giles
Smythe
F. Jefferson Hughes
Saltville
George R. Keily
T. J. Noell
Radford
Green Huntera
Snap
J. G. Curneyhough
Blacksburg
Robert Furreyhough
Dorothy
Miss Pickett Heth
Whic
Roanoke
Lady Chiswell
A. M. Stone
Wytherlie
Jack Dorner
T. J. Hanes
Electric Hero
William Bradford
Hesnett
William Boswell
South Boston
Tima
Meadow Maid
ED. Jordan
Dublin
Albert C
Marion Cecil
Don Wiggins
Ros Brown
Wrthyville
T. W. Jordon
Draper
Moreen
W River
SG. Buford
Iden
Chicago
Misa Anna Wilson
George W. Miles
Man shoots woman after kiss refusal in Huntington dance hall
Fanny Warren refused a kiss from Albert Meadows at a Huntington dance tonight. Meadows opened fire, wounding Warren four times in the abdomen. He fled across the Ohio River, recently released from prison for killing a woman six years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spadel
Washington
Huntington
W.va
Fanny Warren
Albert Weadows
Meadows
Ohio River
Whch
Kanawha miners strike over hiring practices in West Virginia
News from Kanawha field reports miners quitting work after operators refused to enforce non discrimination between union and non union workers. The Kanawha Coal Association wired President John Mitchell seeking a prompt solution to relieve the tense sitaution. Separate dispatch notes a Whitefield conference in Ohio regarding West Virginia developments and a ceremonial Confederate monument corner stone laying at Princess Anne Court House with local officials and clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Vu
Kanawha
Kanawha Coal
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
Ind
Ahiteheil
United Mine Workers of America
Vicw
Lewis
United Mine Workers
John Nugent
West Virginia
Pomeroy
Ohio
The
Nations Organization
Mme
Sweeln
Asamgcon
Rose Korfolk
Wiehtmundrea
Princess Anne Court House
Princess Anne Lodge
No. 23
A. Bland A.M
L. Jack Oliver
Republican Rally in Gaithersburg Draws Crowd
A mass meeting at Gaithersburg Masonic Hall drew about 200 attendees with strong enthusiasm. Peyton Gordon chaired the event, featuring speakers Benjamin Rees of Rockville M G Widstork of Oregon Gilen L Taft of Washington W B Burfette GA county committee chair and William R Fulks of Gaithersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Peyton Gordon
Gaithersburg
Spekers
Benjamin Rees
Rockville
M. G. Widstork
Oregon
Gilen L. Taft
Washington
W. B. Burfette
Republican County Committee
Wiliam R. Fulks
Found Wife Recovered Property in Fairmount West Virginia
A. D Bruce of Cameron located his wife and recovered his property after police resistance in Fairmount. He reclaimed a $10 insurance policy, $71 in cash, and several valuable diamonds. The wife was found at a Madison Street house, using the alias Jessie Burnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairmount
W. Va
Bruce
Cameron
Sue
Madison Street
Jessie Burnett
Obituary from Virginia notices names many errors
Frederiekeburg Virginia October 19 Mee Jobo gullivan of Stalfort County died yesterday at her home near Monteltheuils of congestion of the stomach aged seventy one years. Survived by husband four sons and five daughters. October 21 Miles Thosmnein Monsa daughter of late Freak Miede of MNwand Glurko County and a member of an oftend ala linguished fay died early Una moting after an Iilanes of three on the of typhoid feree. She was am the Milleth year of her age die leave ister end three britkere
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederiekeburg
Mee
Jobo
Gullivan
Stalfort
Monteltheuils
Winehertér
Get
Thosmnein Monsa
Miede
Mnwand
Glurko
Fay
Howson and
Ticar
Wiliam XC
Braxton
Podyard
North Carolina
Delver Mail
Scuire Howie
Duke Street
Squire
Bugky
Squire Bowe
Mount Vernon
Old Dominion
Cratele
Hotel Tontine
Corporation Court
Iastright
M. R O’sullivan
Gore
Ma~chen
Moncure
Commonwealth
Brent
Rixey
Hon. Co
Car- Hin
Cofton Ortel
Lehreiner Brothers
George Schreiner
F Frm
Ortel
Philadelphia
James F. Wood
Columbus Street
Mr. Wood
Mra Mary
Wilburn
Charles W. Wilburn
Commerce Street
Dolly Callahan
John T. Callahan
Tony Slinese
School Girl 8 Assaulted On Washington County Trail
Special to The Washington Fest Hagerstown Md Oct 18 Irma Stottier fourteen was attacked on Ceartoss turnpike by a man about five seven one twenty and a half caught choked and threatened to shoot her after dragging her homeward She identified the attacker who fled toward fields and remained at large as officers joined Sheriff Downin and State's Attorney Tony offered a $30 reward for his arrest
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Hagerstown
Washington
Ceartoss Turnpike
Irma
John Stottier
Simmons Lane
Edward W. Bryon
Win Lameport
Iiss Stottler
Lace
Asailant
Richmond Horse Show Highlights Superb Jumping and Prizes
Richmond Virginia October 13 A rich night of horse show displays featured superb jumping by hunters and four in hand teams. Mrs J B M Grosvenor led with Little Boy Blue and Jack Horner taking pair harness prizes while Rosebery and Sultan earned top single harness awards. Numerous riders and teams from Westchester Cameron Run Orange County and Deep Run impressed on the tanbark with elegant riding and strong entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. B. M. Grosvenor
Little Boy
Blue
Jack Horner
Rosebery
Sultan
Couinz
Grosvenor
Brillant
Allan Potts
Petroleum
Feurette
J. Hoflway
David Dunlop
George Cole Scott
Westchester Hunt
J. Hollway
Cameron Run
Courtlane HL. Smith
Orange County
Deep Run
Allan Fetts
Blair Johnson
Hormon
Litzla Boy Blue
J. B. Mo Grosvenor
Tom and Marty
Alexander Havaittua
Areond
Exim
Bresse & Wert
Moraes
Virginia
D. F. Coleman
Helfotrapa
Bryan & Co
Fink
J. Follway
Buel
Mate
Diewker
Hind
Courtland H. Smith
Struck Because of Negro Boy in Huntington Plant
Special to The Washington Post from Huntington West Virginia reports a strike at the Huntington Tumbler Company Central City when 200 workers quit over employing a young colored boy. The dispute ended at 9 PM with the discharged worker and work resumed following compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Washington
Huntington
W. Va
Huntington Tumbler
Comany
Free Trial Sale of Paracamph Claims Instant Relief
An advertisement touts Paracamph from the Kentucky Paracam Company offering a money back guarantee on a free trial. It promises cure for various pains and ailments with a domestic household emphasis, urging purchases in small sizes and declaring full refunds if not satisfied.
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C. Aruseeee
Pensaylvenin Svenie
Affiacks
Kentucky
Baracamph
Dan's
Bradstreat
Paracan
Frederick Fair Rounds Up Record Wednesday Crowds
Special to The Washington Font from Frederick October 24 attendance at the Frederick fair set a Wednesday record. The card included a 500 purse pacing and trotting events with notably strong entries from Waters Farm and others, plus a three minute county race won by Lambeth Level after a two heat battle.
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Frederick
Frederick Fair
Bom
G C. Waters
Germanjewned Farm
Newton
Wee
Paul Kruger
Gontemen's
Gontemen's Deiving Park
Baltimore
Bedworth, Jr
Wee Bell
Cheetertown
Tima
Shiek
Proce B. Ta
B. G
Marty McMeary
Chamneraburg
Aia Patuxent
Robert Freley
Drederick
Keoavurg
Alice Rygm
Samuel Fea
Creager Town
Paonspacker
Patt
Town
Edna Boss
Jeanyn
Scranton
Abd
Linden Wiedler
Adama
George B
M. Howell
Avoca
Thos
FISK
FIRM
V. Fes
George W
Bhelihorn
Washington
D.C
Mary Mack
May Bradstreet
Fire destroys saloon and four tenements in Norfolk
Oct 18 Norfolk faces a blaze that wiped out a saloon run by J W Murphy and four tenement houses on Princess Anne Avenue due to no water supply. Losses are pegged at about $7,900 with the Cape Henry Hotel and adjoining saloon also burned. authorities report the fire origin unclear and total damage near $19,000. Murphy was fined $100 for gambling violations after the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norfolk
J. W. Murphy
Princess Anne Avenas
American Tobacco Company
Ur Avenue
Murphy
Nicholson Street
Cape Henry
Cape
Child Burned To Death In Roanoke Yard
Special to The Roanoke Times Charley Millott two and a half year old son of conductor J H Ellett fatally burned after his clothing caught fire from matches while left in the yard with an older child. He lived three hours. Mrs Elliott mourns as the father rushes to Bludeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Charley Millott
J. H. Ellett
Bludeth
Man Held for Attempted Highway Robbery in Winchester
Winchester Va Oct 18 A man named Joseph Potts is jailed on an attempted highway robbery charge after accosting two women on a crowded street, drawing a revolver and demanding money. Both women surrendered their purses and he was arrested immediately afterward as bystanders watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasrington
Winchester
Joseph Potts Iz
New York
Spinners to Meet Again in Charlotte for Advisory Report
Southern spinners of hard or weaving yarns plan a meeting in Charlotte next Tuesday to review progress since the September 47 meeting, which issued price schedules and formed an advisory committee. Attendance is expected large as the group credits cooperation for improved market conditions. Local and Washington notes follow with court actions and a Rockville death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Eubmit
Tha ‘South
Fiarge
Police Board Meets in Alexandria Amid Acquittal News
October session of the Alexandria Board of Police Commissioners chaired by Mayor Paff discussed Lieut Smith exoneration, reporting procedures with Commonwealth's Attorney Brent, and anticipated hearings on information sharing. Citations of officer incapacities and retirements followed, while local cases included Braxton’s capture of a bicycle thief and a not guilty verdict in Burnett whisky case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasming
Bureal
King Strost
Alexandria
Board of Police Commissioners
Paff
Fisher, Graham
Lawler
Lieut. Smith
Wiliam H. Travers
Commonwealth
Brent
Corporation Court
Lion. Smith
Anja
Gidd
Graham
Simpson
Flaher
Phould
Pam
Recuun
Warners Safe Cure Promises Kidney Trouble Cure
A health pamphlet touts Warner Safe Cure as the sole positive remedy for kidney disease and related illnesses. It warns readers to act quickly, claims doctors dismiss disease, and urges obtaining free medical guidance from Warner Safe Cure Co in Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Werner
Warner Safe Cure Co
Rochester, N.Y
Suit Against Southern Dismissed
Richmond Virginia October. The case of Horner against Southern Railway for damages has been dismissed in the Law and Equity Court. The suit grew from Horner being discharged after alleged violation of state orders while employed as an engineer by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Washington Post
Richmond
Horner
Southern Railway
Law and Equity
Gemissal
Virginia Weddings in Roanoke and Nearby Cities
Roanoke area notes a string of marriages including Jasenkya Hort and Mise Lil la Garter with George W Carter cited as a parent. Josephite Hawae and Henry F Millar wed at St John’s German Lutheran. Daley Hirecy Gaughter marries W. A. Perce of Whitlameport. George Yeago and Jessie Minnis G Wallace wed in Craigaritis. Elmer M Moya and Annie C Hos wed near Harvey Mita. Feuloc Ynong and Mrs Emma Jenkins marry at North Fork. Miss Lots Ruat Corstice weds Turaph WT News. Miss Gertruda Adames and Engsie Smith marry at Chestnet Lert Charen. more ceremonies at various local churches.
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Roanoke
Jasenkya Hort
Mise Lilla Garter
George W Carter
Marrice Wis
P. HH
Chiotodictating
Richmond
Get
Wdlss
Josephite Hawae
Henry F Millar
St John'a
Daley
Khuecy
W. A Perce
Whitlameport
Pryor
Pusther
HenKine
Brownton
George Wo Yeago
Jess Minnis G' Wallace
Craigaritis
Aurestemauzty
Bir
J. H Woodson Blas Quive Wallace
Sha Bride
Bop Aclee
Rey W. G Beot
Satoné Presbyterian
Chereh Trout Roys
Narts Fork
I Busiacia Daevile
Brrathmore
Jowen
Wise
Belder Snother
Thir Elts
To-Der
Micka
Thy First Baptist Church
Turaph
Amald Hall
ED McCiver
C DL Woodsar
Chasiex
Sodemar
Bvor
Titoaherh
JD Hank Ir
Charlee Emott Britt
Joram Chathan
Mies
Mary Laie Mahan
Ada Gites
Green Pond Church
Toulze
Pawell
Seve
Mea Lowa Dear
James Clea
Winnie Wax Nolte Tres
Linda White
Charles Yfohon
Feenh Agile
Houuoke
A J Adams
Chariescowo
W Va
Florence Adeins
Danvile
Adams
Moanake
Warr ‘Worsack Clemant
Danville
Waterwag
Floré Suuch
Norfolk Beet
Newport News
Biewart Coy Ree
Atley
Annie Louise Budgins
Hempton
Day
Cheistien
Hampton Ree
Elliott Budeing
Frank C. Rees Thabride
HW Burdgine
Mathews
Sir Rees
Bank of Pinehor
Hamptne
Hillshero
Bias Margaret Gover
Frank Vernon Grayan
Hrlée
Jr. Shuier
Mies Govereo
C. C Gamer
Orygon
WE Grayson
Front Royal
Gift to Orphans' Home in Charleston Memorable
A Charleston citizen donated 1000 dollars to the Charleston Orphan House, memorializing Jefferson Berrett. The donor asked anonymity. the gift was accepted by A Fo Murray, Bennet Rice Mills president who grew up at the Orphan House. Gen. John C. Fremont once resided there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jefferson Berrett
Wentley
Fo Murray
Bennete Rice Mills
Bennet
John C Fremont
Orphan House
Injunction Dissolves Merger Effort of Tobacco Firms
In New York, Vice Chancellor Pitney dissolves the temporary injunction and dismisses the bill of complaint after hearing further arguments on the rule to show cause why Consolidated Continental and American Tobacco should not be restrained from carrying out a proposed merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pitney
Jersey
Consolidated
Continental
American Tobacco
Colored Undertakers Banquet in Washington Hosts Guests
The colored undertakers of Washington and friends gathered at Charles I West residence on 31 Street Southwest to welcome S Narigery and Brother undertaker of Kingville Tennessee. Dickson served as toastmaster and expressions of welcome were delivered by James Ho Dabney G W B Sorgan WH Smth EB R James Arthur James B Wight J W Darklee George R Watkins Join Nicholas Mr Coleman CT West and Jr Phil Broome before a banquet, hosted by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Undertakers
Washington
Charles I West
S. Juraigery & Brother
Kingville
George R. Watkins
Nicholas
Mr Coleman
CT West
Phil Broome
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Iiresteres
Finotnesa
Pope
Howe
Io Charalk Bar
Ecushiel
Hob Tesa
Hyattsville
Slayer
Coal
Rok
Richmond Horse Show
B. L. Moore
Mary Guy
Charlestown
James M. Ranson
Benjamin Lee Moors
Hen. A. J. Wills
Episcopal Church
Summit Port
Elizabeth Daniel
H. Areck
Tha
Aone
Affleck’s
Frederick Faye
Highwaymath
Maryland Court of Appeals
Washington Pan
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
James Y. Rawford
J. I. Rawlard & Co
Stephen W. Dolby, Jr
Elésmere City
Mutua 2Ife Zoumace Company
Livy Wilkenson
Aguranea
Maryland
Baltimore City
Jathanie W. Broomage
Dorsey
Board of Sopervicars of Election
Calvert
Clreult
Calvert County
Schmicker
Frank Suddath
Darnestows
Travilah
Senta
Gircutt Court
Hal
Wood
Mary
Lyaight
Charles God
Frey Krauskoff
Dorothea-May Back
General Furniture Department
Massachusetts Avenue N. W
Prise
Alexandria News
Discuseed
Burnett
Laytonsville
Basil B. Crawford
Portsmouth
Spoetit
Samuel Hamme
Navy Yard
Richter & Hoge
Jacob Berman
Bathecte Pha
Atarhinetan Pont
Harrieonburg
Coates Store
Jay
G. Shelden Bowman
Salem
James Hay
Madison
Winteld Liggett
George N. Conrad
Thly Sounty
Orney
Bright
Virginia Weddings
Fallved
Gomberland
Matt
Goour
Cheris Y Graven
Gayer
Carrall Pierce Waterleg
Oct
Fitzaret Aggud
Fee
Rockwant
Allemacia
Rickmoor
Jn Grace Epissopel
Euser Wes
Gooree
Micor Meradith
Margaret Douglas Boyde
Xlasne
Annie Leo Baléwie
Mary Burden
Mary Totes
Autrey Tage Frances Page
Mary Shackelt
Mary Reiling
Jenole Rudla
Usher Wert
Hanson Boyéan
William D Page
Archibsle Cary Lewis Att
Hubert Slackestore
Grigzeby Shackaltora
MC Tuck
Stevitn Pilcher
Orelock
Cecil
Willan Jaird
Dangarle
Sea
Talafere
Lars
Maida Mere
Coles Carsiarton
Bleurton
Mies Ratherine Spotsheed
Fotersturg
Agnie Wise Maya
Misa Mary Praston Monre
Derrigton
Frm Carrington
Maud Sringfellow
Misg Effet
Lape McDenial
H Mastie Nolting
Prack Wo WeUtner
Memphi
A Revi
Carl J. Waelker
Frank A. Laird
Parry M. Laied
Susreland
Obin
U.S.S
Brownell St
Atlanta
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