Virginia Grand Camp protests North Carolina monument at Appomattox
Virginia Confederate veterans condemn the inscription on the North Carolina monument at Appomattox and push for a Petersburg battlefield park and a memorial to the women of the South. Judge John H. Fuller elected Grand Commander, with officers and committees named to plan a full roster of Confederate officers and men and to seek state support for preservation of battle flags.
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Grand Camp
Battlefield Park
Petersburg
Fitzhugh Lee
John H. Fuller
Washington Post
North Carolina
Appomattox
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
South
John H. Fulton
Wytheville
W FE Harwood
S L Christian
Richmond
Congress
National Battleheld Park
Stratt
Richmord
Virginia
United States
Hirwood
Wood Freeman
Carter
Williams
Westherville
Marcus Jones
Newport News
T J Ferming
Lynchburg
James ID Bumgauiner
Staunton
D Franklin
Etrasburg
Jimmy Walker
South Carolna
Walker
Chastian
Ayers
Virginia Depurmert
Opfeder
Chi
Confederate Veterans Committee
Irsing Wakter Charmin
Charleston
Fitzrugh Leed
Wis
M . Wainlolph
Riahmind
Dagen Lee
Inistian
Gen Lee
Whushom
Ralagh
Kruss
Rogles
Neah Caphna
Leleh
Cetivsbirg
Suuggia
Ieee
Jae
Elec
John Houlton
Ws Te Tiet
Will Fa Hostwurt
Fortsmoeth
Hoater
Munfort
Lancaburs
Beuwe Aurante
Gabriel
Lois Gour Gereral
David A Bownie
Guneal
Tel
Mit
Staunton Gurgeon
James Wo Clairbeene
Lutersburg
John Poof
Winchester
Virginis
Sons of Veterans
Odd Perlows Hall
EH Tet Prinkle
Nurfolk
James P Banks
John B Ligntiat
Wit
West End
Wit Tees
Brillant Ecorenationali
Virginia Weddings in small town notices
Virginia wedding notices from Petersburg and nearby towns list multiple marriages. Miss Judy Patterson and Pollard daywrte of Yr and Mrs John S Pollard wed. Stella Wingo and Edward W Fothergill married at H W Poles home. Faith Boxley and Rev CC Dai wed at Berea Baptist Church. Elizabeth Boxley maid of honor. couples left for destinations including Kentucky and Niagara Falls. local pastors and churches noted.
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Petesburg
the Times
Byrne Street
Jucy Patterson
Pollard Daywrte
John
Pollard
Robert Pedbetter
United States
Tazewell Vale
Atroon Yestelans
Stella Wingo
la Mingo
Edward W Fothergill
Pans
H W Poles
TE VC Fugats
The
Baptist Church
Kentucky
Fredericksburg
CC , Dai
Faith Boxle
Louisa County
Berea Baptist Church
Haley
Elizabeth Boxley
J D Davis
Niagara Falls
Mr Davis
Louisa
Spottsylvania
Bridegroom Came Late in Maryland Wedding Canceled
In Boyds Maryland on October 27 a wedding for Sydney Hawkins and Mrs Addie Nicholson was called off after Hawkins arrived late and revealed he had married another woman that day in Rockville. The delay followed his earlier act of obtaining two marriage licenses and seeking guidance on which bride to wed.
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Washington Post
Boyds
John T Nicholson
Sydney Hawkins
Addie Nicholson
Hawkins
Rockville
Mr Hawks
Protest Against Ballot Arrangement in Talbot County
Talbot County Republicans protested the ballot layout for the upcoming election in Easton Maryland. Election supervisors ordered printers to place Democratic candidates first under each head while Republican candidates were interleaved with Prohibition and Social Labor choices. The ballot measures fourteen inches wide and about fifty six inches long.
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Talbot County
Easton
House of Delegates
Glenn to Make Address at North Carolina Monument Dedication
Gov Glenn accepts invitation to speak at November 8 unveiling of a granite shaft for the Sixteenth North Carolina Regiment at Asheville. He will travel to Chattanooga for a Southern convention speech on The South Its Past Present and Future. Archibald H Arrington named private secretary, longtime teller of the State treasury and son of Nash County’s ex-sheriff.
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North Carolina
Washingtont Post
Raleigh
N C
Glenn
Asheville
Chattanooga
Archibald H Arrington
State Treasury
Arrington
John P Arrington
Nash County
Goy Glenn
Virginia Medical Society Urges Tax Repeal for Physicians
Doctors at the Oyster Roast report the Virginia Medical Society's annual session ended with an oyster roast at Cape Henry. The group adopted a petition to the legislature requesting repeal of the 10 state tax on physicians. A committee was named to negotiate with life insurance companies on a minimum fee for medical examinations. it will report next session on setting the fee at 3 dollars.
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Virginia Medical Society
Washington Post
Norfolk Va
Cape Henry
Virginia
Braxton accuses Judge Lewis over miscegenation law
Fredericksburg Virginia October 27 news reports Braxton charging Judge Lewis with a new offense on the race question. He cites the Chesterfield Court House incident, describing a black man who left Virginia with a white woman, wed in Washington DC, then returning to Hanover County. Braxton says Lewis used habeas corpus to contest the statute’s constitutionality after the arrest.
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Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Caperton
Staun
Lewis
Chesterfeld Court House
Virginia
District of Columbia
Hanover County
Braxton
Poison Letter Emerges in Richmond Coroner Inquest
Dr William H Taylor testified that the two Perkins children likely died from phosphorus poisoning. The coroner noted clear signs of poisoning but not whether murder occurred. Jealousy letters, police probes across counties, and massed evidence point toward an arrest, with ongoing inquiries and related court notes from Maryland cases also included.
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Washington Post
Richmond
William H Taylor
Edward Perkins
Phe
Hat quarrel ends in fatal shot in Fugats Mill West Virginia
A quarrel over a hat at Fugats Mill West Virginia left Charles Muller dead after Logan, aided by Miss Laura Seibert, died in Washington Post coverage. Charlestown notes Laura Seibert aged twenty eight passed away after a lingering illness, daughter of Mrs Emily C and the late Jenny Seibert. Her funeral arrangements will be at Newmarket Water burial. she leaves a sister and her mother.
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Fugats Mill
W. Va
Washington Post
Washington van Charlestown
W Va
F Laura Seibert
Emily C
Jenny Seibert
Miss Seibert
Nerige
Newmarket Water
Woman Found Dead in Bed in Richmond Room
Mrs. Bettie Jane Timmerman, aged sixty six, was found dead in her bed in her Richmond room. She was last seen alive Monday night and is believed to have died on Tuesday. The death is treated as natural and under local inquiry.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Bettie Jane Timmerman
Maryland Obituary Notices From Cumberland and Nearby
Obituaries dated Oct 27 report Loui Muss Suit of Washington aged 21 who died at home near Bleepy Creek West Virginia after nursing typhoid cases and illness while on duty. Lloyd Lowndes of Fasward chief Maryland fisheries force died of apoplexy at Maryland Hotel Cumberland age around 60, relative of ex governor. Edgar A Thompson of Rockville aged about 50 died at Sibley Hospital after typhoid and surgery. Alexander Armstrong prominent Hagerstown lawyer aged about 60 died of paralysis. Princeton 1868 graduate and former legislator. David D Hanna and Laura Anna Hess wed at Hoch Spring Cecil County and Lancaster, PA in Rockville by Rev Packard.
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Cumberland Md
Muss Loui Suit
Washington
Bleepy Creek
W Va
Lloyd Lowndes
Fasward
Marylan State Fishery Force
Lowndes
Maryland
Cumberland
Bockvile
Edgar A Thompson
Sibley Hospital
Hagerstown
Lexander Amstrong
Armstrong
Princeton
Edward Stake
Indianapolis
Washinston Vest
Rockville
Hanna
Hoch Spring
Cecil County
Laura Anna Hess
Lancaster, Pa
Thomas J Packard
Christ Episcopal Church
Obituary notices from Roanoke and surrounding towns
Virginia obituary notices report the deaths of A W Bingham aged 71 Confederate veteran near Roanoke and Mrs Katherine Spence aged 61 near Albemarle, along with Rev Dr Wilson G Barker 74 of Milligan Tenn and Captain Frank B & B Gravely 65 of Danville. Levi T F Grim 86 of Winchester, Jacob Ebel 67 of Richmond, Captain Charles E Vawter 63 superintendent at Miller Manual Labor School, and other local figures with brief biographical details and survivor lists.
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Winchester
Katherine Spence
Thomas Spence
Albi
George W Lewis
Bristol
Wilson G Barker
James M Barker
Milligan
Tenn
Barker
Christian Church
Mitligan College
East Tennessee
Danville
Frank B&b. Gravely
General Hospital
Cabell Graves
Frehmond
Jacob Ebel
North Wighth Street
Ebel
Germany
Richmond
Baltimore
Levi T F Grim
Mr Grim
Washington County
Samuel Grim
Grim
Virginia
Join H Vawter
Emory and Idenry College
Vawter
Stonewall Brigade
Rose Bo
Fort Delaware
Emory
Henry Colleer
University of Virginia
Hepry
Henry
Manual Labor
Samuel Miller Witch
South
Virginia Polytechnic Institute of Blacksburg
Virginia Colored and Normal Industrial Institute
Petersburg
Wdurathon Commission
Methwdist Orphanage Board
Albemarne
Apt
Mass Virginie Longley
Rof
Edmund ‘Longley
Emory and Henry College
Arguing Richards Case Opens Murder Trial
The Washington Post reports the October trial of Jo W Richards charged with Maurice Francis murder began today. Commonwealth's attorney H W Simmons opened for the State accusing Richards of a deep laid scheme and an educated criminal mind. He challenged the alibi and urged the bottle’s link to Richards as decisive evidence. Judge Walter L Howard defended the prisoner and arguments continued through the afternoon with Howard and Samuel H Hoge speaking for the prosecution in a night session.
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Washington Post
Mayd
Jo. W. Richards
Maurice Francis
H W. Simmons
Commonwealth
John Richards
Walter L Howard
Hrowa J Howard
Samuel H Hoge
Cardinal Denies Rumor on Gibbons and the Amendment
Baltimore paper reports rumors that Cardinal Gibbons would speak for or against the disfranchising amendment. He flatly denies any planned political action, saying he is not a politician and did not intend his article to influence the election.
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Washington
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
North American Review
Bond for Mrs Mackall Arrangements Made for her Appearance
Mrs Amanda Mackall accused as an accessory in Miss Smallwood s death did not come to Upper Marlboro to post bond next Tuesday. Attorneys for the defense Robert W Wells and James C Rogers of Hyattsville arranged with State officials for bond, likely 5000, to secure her appearance at the April term of court. It may be less, the offense being second degree manslaughter. Wells returned from New York after a conference with Hancock and Mrs Mackall s relatives about trial rights and expenses to ensure their legal protections.
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Washington Post
Upper Marlboro
Amanda Mackall
Miss Smallwood
Malboro
Robert W Wells
James C Rogers
Hyatts Ville
Mackall
Wells
New York
Hancock
Grain for Whisky Making Testimony in Old Nick Williams Case
In Greensboro the Federal Court heard government witnesses about grain shipments to Old Nick Williams Distilling, charged with defrauding revenue. A Louisville dealer testified of seven carloads of rye and corn shipped last year. The Clemmons railroad agent was recalled as reading of freight and express books continued. Witnesses nearby were released until next week. In Richmond the Virginia Synod met with Dr Donaldson chairing, routines dominated, a reception at the Presbyterian Publishing House occurred, and evening Woman's Missionary Union services were noted.
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Nick Williams
Washington
Greensboro
Louisville
Clemmons
Washington Post
Richmond
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
Second Presbyterian Church
Donaldson
Presbyterian Publishing
Woman's Missionary Union
Grace Street
Winchester and Potomac Meeting Elects Officers
At the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company annual stockholders meeting in Winchester Virginia Oscar G Murray of Baltimore and Ohio was elected president. Thomas Fitzgerald named general manager. All prior directors retained. W Woolford of Baltimore became secretary and J V McNeal of Baltimore treasurer.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
W M Atkinson
Oscar G Murray
Baltimore and Ohio
Thomas Fitzgerald
W .Woolford
Baltimore
J .V. McNeal
Western Baptists to Meet at Upper Seneca Church
The Western District Baptist Ministers' Association of Maryland holds its fourth session with the Upper Seneca Baptist Church in Upper Seneca beginning Sunday October 29 and continuing five days. An interesting programme has been arranged.
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Socfar
Washington
Rockvile
Western District Baptist Ministers’ Association of Maryland
Upper Seneca
Governor rebukes Durham sheriff over Murray jail privileges
Gov Glenn writes Durham County Sheriff denying claims that Murray the uncle killer is receiving special quarters and conducting business from prison. He states Murray's sentence is for punishment. He also addresses requests to reduce sentences for Rogers and Sorrell tied to witness tampering in a libel suit, noting the men seek road labor as exercise and health relief.
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Warda
Murray
Washington
Glenn
Durham County
W R. Murray
J. Rowan Rogers
John P Sorrell
Gattis
Dr Kilgo
N Wade
Admiral Stirling Wins Right to Vote in Precinct
Rear Admiral Yates Stirling retired is granted mandamus to register in his Fifth ward precinct after the Baltimore board of registry refused due to his failure to file a residence affidavit. Judge Wright’s ruling holds a naval officer may register, setting up a possible appeal before the election. Charles H Carter argues against the ruling.
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Washington
Baltimore
Yates Stirling
Board of Registry
Wright
Charles H Carter
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Admiral Stirling
Court of Appeals
Admiral Stirlings
Superior Court
Lewis Putzel
Carter
Mudd Renounces Suit Over Charles County Ticket Fraud
Congressman Sydney B. H. Mudd ends pursuit of legal action against the Charles County ticket amid reports of forged candidate names. He cites the Duvall vs Swann ruling and doubts any practical chance of success, recognizing potential defenses by the defendants and the complexity of proving fraud.
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Charles County
Apedal
Washington Post
la Plata
Sydney BH Mudd
Duvall
Swann
Democrat Defends Moore in Md Senate Run
In Rockville Maryland rapid attacks accuse Republican Joseph T Moore of opposing a miscegenation bill in 18% but Moore says he voted to protect innocent children from punishment for parental sins. Independent Democrat Alan Farquhar denounces the campaign as indecent and notes Moore has consistently opposed mixed marriages schools and social relations.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Joseph T Moore
State Senate
Moore
Lee Defends Poe Amendment at Brookeville Campaign Meet
Montgomery candidate Blair Lee speaks to Democrats at Old Germantown about the Poe amendment and county primary election law as Walter A Johnston and Bowley Walters listen. The audience, though party factions are hinted at, turnout is strong and enthusiasm high amid the campaign.
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Montgomery
Brookeville
Blair Lee
Walter A Johnston
Bowley Walters
Washington B Chichester
Lee
State Senate
Old Germantown
Classified Ads Due By 2 30 Pm This Afternoon
Classified notice states ads for Sunday issue must be left in this office no later than 2 30 Pm this afternoon to insure insertion.
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Post
Ferry Woodbury to Resume Alexandria Service Sunday
The Woodbury steamboat built for the Norfolk and Washington line will pass Alexandria Sunday afternoon on its way to Washington with an inaugural excursion planned for Monday. Officials and prominent locals invited to participate as the vessel is expected to run regular hourly trips between Alexandria and Washington, making the trip in about twenty minutes.
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Washington Post Bureau
Hing Street
Alexandria
Washington
Woodbury
Wilmington
Del
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Aleandria County
C H Nicol
Allace Twyman
Commonwealth
Fred Lee
Ange
Lamecello
Nettie C Elsom
Harrisburg Pa
Harrisburg
Alexandria County
Rosslyn
George H Rucker
Frank Lyons
Elisabeth Gilman Chewing
C P Mahood
Lynchburg
Chewning
First Baptist Church
Gilman Chewning
Chewnings
Edward Johnson
Lowe
Fairfax County
Mount Vernon
Pohick Church
Meade August Oehlert
Third Ward
Paff
Alexandria News Teas On Interest Merchants Hopeful For Alerts
Alexandria merchants urged to place business notices in The Post, touting reach of over 90 percent of homes. Local ads highlight lumber firms Meury K. Field & Co and Shuman Co, boilerplate services, coal, laundry, banking, real estate, and upcoming public notices and events around Prince Street, King Street, and the rail and water links.
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Alexandria
Meury K. Field & Co
Virginia
North
Union Street
North Lee Street
Alexandria National Bank
Corner King
Strs
Washington and Oronocosts
Alexandra National Bank
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Bryant
Perks
Mattie Johnson
Maryland Court of Appeals
Amnapelsys
State of Maryland
Jeroomina
Manfusowitow Ct
Weston Wary Land
Raillread Company
Baltimore City
Charles E Pope
Baltimore Ware~house Company
Circus
F. Launa Seabert
David D Hanna
Miss L. A. Hess
Roanoke
W Bingham
Augusta County
Bent
Colors
Washington Post Tomorrow
Richards
Simmons
Gibbons
Poe
Fas
Bond
Mrs. Mackall
Winchester and Potomac
Western Baptists
Hag
Mudd
Mass Salle Stuart
Martin
C E. Vawter
Miller Industrial School
Albemarle
Thomas 8 Martin
Salem
Democratic
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Slidell
Texas Points
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Alexandria News
Dulin & Marfin CO
Rdiai
Dagen
Minton
Cauldon
Virginia Nelson
Belle
Reeves
Nelson
Alexandria Hospital
Belle Reeves
de Wilton Aitcheson
Royal St
Alexandria Steam Laundry
Fairfax Street
Old Dominion Boat Club
E. Stuart Smith
Catherine E. Heisley
Prince and
Fairfax Streets
Smooth& Co
North Union Street
Pennsylvania
Seaboard Air Line
Southern
Atlantic Coast Line
Chesapeake and Ohio
Moun
Vernon
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Co
Randail Tyne
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway
Coa
Weems
Norfolk
Smoot & Co
Alexandri Water Company
Little River
Leesburg Turnpike
Shooters Hill
Westmoreland
Northumberland Counties
Frank Phillips
City Republican Committee
L. Shuman & Son
King Street
Shuman
Peter Wise
Hyattaville, Mo
Cali
Wiresale
Fate Deposit and Trust Corporat Otl
Gertrude Selecman
Occoquin
George N Duffey
Cameron Street
Manassas
Spencer
Chesapeake and Glno
Torun
Mos
VM. H. Harlow & CO
Harlow Bldg
Fairfax St
Patrick and
Princess
Louis . Green
Lyceum
Lee Camp
John D. Normoyle
Tyra Bhavy
Cis
McRuben & Sons
RK Newton
North Fairfax
B Cochran
H_ McCuen
Alexandra Trhaysfer CO
S. Fairfax
Union Depot
Methodist Episcopal Church
Guibert
Delver
Alexandia National Bank, Burke & Herbert Private Bank
Citizens National
First National Bank Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
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