Petersburg Confederate Camp Urges Battlefield Park Monument Plans
Virginia Confederate Veterans Grand Camp in Petersburg calls for a national battlefield park at Petersburg and a monument to the women of the South and to Gen Fitzhugh Lee. Judge John H. Fuller elected Grand Commander. officers, committees named for compiling rosters and memorials. address by Gen Jimmy Walker of South Carolina on Lee monument.
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Virginia Weddings in October Across Towns
In Petersburg on Byrne Street Miss Lucy Patterson wed Pollard Daywrte of Yr and Mrs John S Pollard. In Tazewell Vale Miss Stella Wingo married Edward W Fothergill at H W Poles residence with Rev Te VC Fugats officiating. In Fredericksburg Rev CC Dai and Miss Faith Boxley of Louisa County wed at Berea Baptist Church, with Miss Elizabeth Boxley maid of honor and J D Davis as best man. The couples plan bridal trips or future homes in Kentucky and Niagara Falls.
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Baptist Church
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Louisa County
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Niagara Falls
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Spottsylvania
Bridegroom Came Late Declares Wedding Off
In Boyds Maryland on Oct 27 a wedding at John T Nicholson’s home was called off after Sydney Hawkins failed to appear as scheduled. Hawkins arrived with his new wife after having married her that day in Rockville, explaining a late change of mind. He had earlier sought licenses for two marriages, prompting county officials to advise him.
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John T Nicholson
Sydney Hawkins
Addie Nicholson
Hawkins
Rockville
Mr Hawks
Protest Over Ballot Arrangement by Talbot County Republicans
Talbot County Maryland Republicans protested the election ballot order as printed by the supervisors of elections in Easton Oct 87. Democrats appear first under each heading while Republicans are interleaved with Prohibition and Social Labor candidates. The ballot is described as fourteen inches wide and about fifty six inches long.
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Glenn to Address at Monument Dedication in Asheville
Gov Glenn will deliver the address at the November 8 dedication of a granite shaft honoring the Fifteenth North Carolina Regiment at Chickamauga and other Western battles. He notes travel from Asheville to Chattanooga and plans a Southern convention speech on The South Its Past Present and Future. Archibald H Arrington is named private secretary, son of Nash County Sheriff John P Arrington and longtime associate of Glenn.
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Nash County
Goy Glenn
Virginia Medical Society Repeals Tax on Physicians
At the Virginia Medical Society meeting in Norfolk the group adopted a petition urging the legislature to repeal the 10 tax on physicians. A committee was named to liaise with life insurance companies to set a minimum fee for medical exams of insurance applicants and to report next session.
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Braxton accuses Lewis and attacks miscegenation law
Fredericksburg V2 Oct 27 reports Hon A Caperton of Staunton recounting Braxton’s new charge against Judge Lewis on the negro question. Braxton said after a Chesterfield Court House incident a mixed couple left Virginia for DC to marry, returned to Hanover, and that Lewis sought to free the man via habeas corpus while challenging the statute’s constitutional validity.
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Poison Letter Sparks Inquest Into Perkin Deaths
Dr William H Taylor testified the stomachs of two Perkins children indicate phosphorus poisoning. The coroner noted likely foul play, while police traced threatening letters and pursued leads across King William, Caroline and Halifax counties. An arrest is expected as evidence mounts and investigations continue.
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Fatal Hat Quarrel Shatters Fugats Mill West Virginia
In Fugats Mill West Virginia a quarrel over a hat led to a fatal shooting in which Charles Muller was instantly killed by Logan. The incident occurred today following the quarrel. Charlestown West Virginia. Oct 27 After a lingering illness Miss F Laura Seibert daughter of Mrs Emily C and the late Jenny Seibert died this morning. She was twenty eight years old. The burial will be in Newmarket. She leaves her mother and one sister.
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Woman Found Dead in Bed in Richmond
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va Oct 2 Mrs Bettie Jane Timmerman was found dead in her bed in her room the morning authorities believe she died Tuesday She was last seen alive Monday night when she retired at age sixty six The case is under investigation and no foul play is suspected at present
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Richmond
Bettie Jane Timmerman
Maryland Obituary Notes From Cumberland and Nearby Cities
Maryland obituaries from Cumberland and surrounding towns report the deaths of Louisa Suit daughter of Col TT Suit of Washington at age twenty one after nursing typhoid cases and illness. Lloyd Lowndes chief clerk in the Maryland State fishery force died of apoplexy at Maryland Hotel. Edgar A Thompson lifelong resident of Rockville died after typhoid and surgery at Sibley Hospital. Alexander Armstrong prominent Hagerstown lawyer died of paralysis at home after thirty years of practice. David D Hanna and Laura Anna Hess wed at Christ Episcopal Church in Rock Spring, Cecil County, in a ceremony at the minister’s home.
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Lloyd Lowndes
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Sibley Hospital
Hagerstown
Lexander Amstrong
Armstrong
Princeton
Edward Stake
Indianapolis
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Rockville
Hanna
Hoch Spring
Cecil County
Laura Anna Hess
Lancaster, Pa
Thomas J Packard
Christ Episcopal Church
Virginia Obituary Notices From Roanoke and Winchester
Obituaries note A W Bingham of Augusta County died after a stroke at age seventy one during a visit in Roanoke. Katherine Spence widow of Thomas Spence died near Albie at sixty one. Rev Dr Wilson G Barker, brother of Col James M Barker, died in Milligan Tennessee at seventy four. Capt Frank B&B Gravely died in Danville at sixty five. he was a Confederate veteran and prominent local figure. Jacob Ebel, a Richmond business figure born in Germany, died at his home. he is survived by his wife and several children. Levi T F Grim, eighty six, prominent Winchester citizen and former hotel keeper, died after brief illness. Capt Charles E. Vawter, longtime superintendent of the Miller Manual Labor School, died at 7 AM from diabetes. he served in the Stonewall Brigade and held multiple academic and civic roles. Surviving are his wife Virginie Longley and seven children.
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Arguing Richards Case Opens Trial in Virginia
The Washington Post reports in Mayd Va that October began with the murder trial of Jo W Richards for Maurice Francis. Commonwealth's attorney H W Simmons labeled Richards a deep laid educated criminal and attacked the alibi. He cited the shot bottle as stronger proof than any alibi. Judge Walter L Howard defended the prisoner and reviewed testimony. Howard followed by Hrowa J Howard and Samuel H Hoge for the prosecution. A night session was needed to complete closing arguments.
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Cardinal Gibbons Denies Endorsing or Opposing Measure
Baltimore October 27 Cardinal Gibbons denied rumors that he would publicly back or oppose the disfranchising amendment. He stated he had no intention to enter the campaign and would not declare for or against the amendment. He added he wrote his North American Review article without any election in mind.
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Bond Arrangements For Mrs Mackall Next Tuesday
Upper Marlboro October 27 Mrs Amanda Mackall accused as an accessory in Miss Smallwood s death did not travel to Malboro to post bond. Attorneys Robert Wells and James Rogers of Hyattsville arranged with state officials for bond as high as 5000 to appear at the April term. It was noted the charge could be second degree manslaughter. Wells returned from New York after discussions with Hancock and Mackall relatives about safeguarding their legal rights.
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Grain for Whisky Making Testimony in Old Nick Williams Case
In Greensboro on Oct 27 government witnesses described grain shipments to the Old Nick Williams Distilling Company as it faces tax revenue charges. A Louisville dealer reported seven carloads of rye and corn over four months, with the Clemmons railroad agent recalled as the main shipping point. The pace quickened as locals with nearby witnesses were sent home pending further freight book readings. In Richmond Presbyterians held a second Virginia Synod meeting with moderator Dr Donaldson. An afternoon reception at the Presbyterian Publishing House followed. evening services did not occur due to a Woman's Missionary Union gathering on Grace Street.
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Winchester and Potomac Meeting Confirms New Officers
At the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company annual stockholders meeting in Winchester Virginia Judge W M Atkinson’s law office hosted the gathering Oscar G Murray of Baltimore and Ohio was elected president Thomas Fitzgerald named general manager All previous directors were reelected W Woolford of Baltimore was secretary and J V McNeal of Baltimore treasurer
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Baltimore
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Western Baptists to Meet in Upper Seneca Maryland
The Western District Baptist Ministers Association of Maryland will hold its fourth session with the Upper Seneca Baptist Church in Upper Seneca starting Sunday, October 29, continuing five days. An interesting programme has been arranged.
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Governor Reproves Sheriff Over Prisoner Privileges
Gov Glenn rebuked Durham County Sheriff for alleged special quarters for prisoner Murray and orders that Murray, jailed for fratricide, serve his two year term as punishment. He also addressed clemency requests for J Rowan Rogers and John P Sorrell amid claims of health concerns and road labor sentence changes.
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Admiral Stirling to Vote Despite Registry Refusal
Rear Admiral Yates Stirling, retired, wins mandamus to register in Baltimore precinct Fifth of the Eleventh ward. Judge Wright rules he has right to vote. board plans appeal. President Carter argues against registration, claiming residence affidavit omission.
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Mudd Declines Suit Over Charles County Ticket Fraud
In La Plata Maryland on October 27 Congressman Sydney B H Mudd announced he will not pursue court action against the Charles County ticket dispute. He cited doubts in relief via a writ of mandamus and referenced the Duvall vs Swann case while noting possible evasion by defendants. The protest followed a clash with local election supervisors over a ticket he denounced as a fraudulent counterfeit of candidates.
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Democrat Defends Moore in Maryland Senate Bid
In Rockville Maryland Republican Joseph T Moore faces criticism for opposing a miscegenation ban in the state senate in 18%. Moore says he voted against the bill to protect innocent children from punishment for their parents actions. Independent Democrat Alan Farquhar calls the campaign indecent and notes Moore has long opposed mixed marriages and schools.
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Voters hear Lee defend Poe amendment in Brookeville gathering
Democrats of Brookeville listen as Blair Lee states support for the Poe amendment and county primary election law. George Johnston and Bowley Walter join. Washington B Chichester presides. meeting signals party enthusiasm despite reported disaffection. Article from Fredericksburg Virginia.
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Classified Ads Due This Afternoon for Sunday Post
Classifieds for Sundays Post must be left in this office by 2 30 o'clock this afternoon to ensure insertion.
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Ferry Woodbury to Resume Service in Alexandria Area
The Woodbury ferry steamer, built in Wilmington for the Norfolk and Washington line, will pass Alexandria Sunday afternoon on its first trip toward Washington with an excursion run planned. Regular service is expected Wednesday with hourly trips and a twenty minute run between the two cities.
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Alexandria News Teas oN Aterest Merchants Advertisements
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