Rockville fair draws crowd and pageantry for Queen crowning
At Rockville Md the third day of the fair drew about 3 600 attendees as fakers and sideshows buzzed. Queen Bess won a high jump event while other horses raced and a horse named Blue Stone placed second. The ball, operatic venue, and racing program drew prominent visitors and a long list of local residents.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Rockville Fair
I1uo Stone
Mamie Montgomery
Harry Kangla
Queen Hess
Ben 3
Bratford
Sembo
Hills Robertam
Queen Bess
Blue Stone
Ani Sambe
Clarence Moore
Masterpiece
Joseph Fradley
EIGHTY THREE DIES AT NORTHWEST ADDRESS FUNERAL NOTICE
Obituary notices list several deaths with dates from September 1 to September 3. Names include Apeleton Prentiss Sr and Edgar B. King among others, with residences in Washington and surrounding areas. Funeral details reference Lee's Chapel and Immaculate Conception Church, with private interment for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whuraway
Tae
Apeleton Prentiss
Bun
Ellzsbett Wootmart Clork
Jay King
van Ember
Edgar B
Mary Vawkins
Lee
Dain
Bowald
Inne
Mal BO. Sohnson
A. S
Mary
George T. Howard
Sat Antony
Tex
Hugh McCormick
Washington
Antonie
Robert D
Lida M. Howard
Rhode Island Avenue
Immaculate Coneception Church
Eighth
S Streets
de Johnston
Eraly
Dtephen
Fourteenth Street
Colum
Varout
Auguste
Kensington
Rockville
Mades
Carbee
Chis
Trent
Carter
Third
Pennsylvania
Korthweat
Miiday
Mahoney
Jamie J
Mary Mahoney
Cox
Thenea
Alovaina
Masa
Hia
Lick
Allon Minetre
Soeide
Fletty Eppes
Funmral Trom
St, George K
Elmira
Mt Street
Marriage and Death Notices From Various Papers
A scrambled OCR fragment lists multiple newspapers including the Washington Post, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Chicago Record-Herald, Providence Journal, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Gazetter Herald, St Louis Republic, and others. It hints at a compilation of marriage and death notices across titles, but specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paquirer
Pultsburg Dispatch
Chiige Record-Herald
Providence Journal
Gahenter Herald
Towle Rapublic
Froalonwicke AU
Vaud Plonear Press
Raman Courter
Byracuce Poalsuudacd
West Virginia Exposition Sets September Dates
The West Virginia exposition and State fair will run at Wheeling from September 6 to 10 with record crowds anticipated. Rev. John McKenzie of Ontario was elected chair of Fagisa at Davis and Biking College, and Prof. M. C. Hubbel will lead modern languages. Police in Fairmont, aided by a mother, arrested 15-year-olds James Bwiger and Fred Snyder for recent robberies solving the cases.
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John McKenzie
Ontario
Canada
Fagisa
Davis
Biking
M. C. Hubbel
Ohio Wesleyan
Wheeling
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Fairmont
James Bwiger
Fred Snyder
Obituaries From West Virginia Daily Sept 2
West Virginia obituaries report J A Stuart of Martins Ferry obituary death from paralysis aged about 60. Survived by wife six daughters and four sons. Joseph Poole Capon Bridge resident dies aged 66 survived by wife two sons and three daughters. Amon Brant Martinsville business leader dies aged 61 member of Knights Templars Myrtle Shriners and Buss driving club.
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Marpers Ferry
J. A. Stuart
Adventiat Church
Romney
Joseph Poole
Capon Bridge
Lampshire County
New Martinsville
Amon Brant
Knights Templars
Myrtle Shriners
The
Buss
Bride's Fourth Marriage in Hagerstown Ceremony
Abijan L. Hall of Brownsville and Margaret Ann Lowden of Chambersburg wed in Hagerstown on September 2. The bride is noted for her fourth marriage, reflecting a long personal history in regional society.
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Hagerstown
Abijan L. Hall
Brownsville
Margaret Ann Lowden
Chambersburg
Virginia constitutional amendments pushed for November vote
Washington D C dispatch reports amendments approved by the Virginia legislature will be submitted to voters at the November election to expede the legislature's work. The plan earns support from advocates who see the measures as speeding legislative action. details include proposals framed for broad approval. Meanwhile in Alexandria, a noted suspect identified by police in a crime case remains in custody at the city police station. Funeral services were held for William Dove in Alexandria with interment at the local cemetery. Estle Hogs, a young colored woman, died from burns after an explosion and fire on Wilko Street. A. E. Smoot of Alexandria sold a 100 acre farm near Belmont station to H. Kreutzner. the purchaser plans improvements and to reside there. Mrs. Mary E. Poss, wife of Pat Shoe Co. superintendent, died at her Alexandria home after a brief illness. she left six children and was 32. Funeral arrangements were set for the afternoon.
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Washington Fort Bureau
Big Birees
Alexandria
Virginia
Estle Hogs
Beacline Atove
Wilko Street
Alex ‘ Pone
A. E. Smoot
Belmont Station
Fairfax County
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Tod
H. Kreutzner
Maryland
Mary E. Poss
Harry B. Poss
Pat Shoe Company
Wolfe Street
Oe Bright
Mra Pors
George Windsor
al P'Dlock
Rockingham's Fine Exhibit Steams With Crowd at Two Day Show
The Rockingham Horse and Colt Shows Association wrapped a two day exhibit in Harrisonburg Virginia drawing about four thousand spectators. Winners across jumpers park tandems and runabouts were announced with names including Byers Brow Lacey Springs and Staunton among participants. The event covered heavy draft teams and multiple classes, with tune-ups for light harness and saddle horses and a full list of competing entries.
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Washington Four
Harrisonburg
Rockingham Horse and Colt Shows Association
Karacan
Country Boy
Byers
Lacey
Crntlast Lion
Claude Garber
Jarclsonburg
Raadsters
Ware
Elling
Rovel Ueriing
Claude Geober
Harstranburg
Lillie Gabo
Tuyise
Brian
Staunton
Chancery
Ef” Martin
Harduonburg
Ailee
Fiyars
Sorrigenburg
C.H. Borgen
Crawcord
Heauty
Taylor & Sipart
Manta Weoudorde
Rhwies
Springs
Lady Miles
Myer
Marrisonburg
Rise Wallem
Byers Brow
Tacky Springs
Parke
Prise
Love
Armentrou
Layman
Ran
Hareionlee
Sin
Corse Chrisman
Chrisman
J. le Liskey
Horrtagabure - Meavy
Arut
Elite
Parle heck—Beauts
Taylor
Staad
Roy Sterling
Clauds Garter
Ferriso- Watera
Herring
Bridgewater
Meh Lady
Thomas
Berrios
Goldie
Joseph
W. C. Funk
Gio
Teooat
Alguda
Jagan
Rite
Turrz
Thomas Ai
Meh Laily
Tyowad
G. Werring
Bridmewat
Urey
Fhorman
Moody
Thomax
G. Herring
Joseph He
W. O. Funk
Gra Dros
Laerie Munting Corm
Nem
Dephna
St. Lotitier
Joseph Clattartock
Phorum
Brera
Macors Sfelagtabing
Brere
Brose
Vane” Apring
Elkton
Clodaline
Unestere
Linde Miller
Panne
Gebige Cheteens
Cheeman
Borom
Gertin
Miles, Rhodes & Abbnshert
Lacer
Atoria
T. Temple
Hichmond
Fret
Cervera
Bemrte
Hicker
Gulee
Antalya Oes
Lucky Sprive
Whinpion Snipes
Opposed for Census Job Protest Against John Stump
Spectalto The Washingt Poet Cumberland Md Sept 2 The Material Association of Cambridgehas filed with the director of the census contest against the proposed appointment of John Stump of Cumberland on the Pearre. The protest says in one Nis saver the ads Stump publicly on railroad men the title of whisky used by him. The protest notes his censurable advertisement and calls attention to a copy of an ad showing he brings his ware to territory where the sale of Honor is prohibited by law.
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Cumberland
Minaterial Association
CambeWeahd
Tha
Ladies Tailors Strike Hits Richmond Output
Unrest spreads through Richmond tailoring shops as seven establishments owned by local ladies’ tailor firms stop work to protest schedules. The strike halts nearly all fall orders, alarming customers and delaying garments as cutters and staff demand repairs to hours.
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Waehington
Richmond
Cutters
Mitford
Ladiles
Polar Expedition Frays Toward Final Battle for Life
From a distant Arctic trek the team battles extreme cold and hunger as they push toward the pole. Amid shifting ice and bitter winds they record positions, endure blizzard nights, and face dwindling rations while seeking land and a perilous return.
Richmond Triumphs In Northern Norfolk Series Opener
Richmond defeats Norfolk 4 to 3 in a fast paced state league baseball game in Richmond. Norfolk led early with two runs but Richmond tied it by the fifth and pulled ahead with two more in the seventh. Norfolk rallied in the eighth but fell short as Richmond's defense and pitching held.
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Richmond
Nmoefolk
Wanhroxton Park
Wchmond
Nor Ms
Richmong
Innin
Norfolk
Oiagsip
Ore Knin
Hopi
Pianding
Jackson Iprinthening
Helbe Logondilon
Bat Bien Chania
Newitt
Belmindman
Barmundatay
cSelber
Edmaundseas
Teehmaond
Eraer
Roanoke Tigers thump Danville in decisive 8–0 win
Special to The Washington Fest Roanoke defeats Danville 8 to 0 as Andrade shines on the mound for Roanoke and Mayberry struggles. Powell makes a running catch off Sullivan, Newton handles a grounder, and Roanoke steals seven bases, five by the Highlanders, with three Roanoke batters hit by pitch.
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Roanoke
Danville
Tigers
Andrade
Mayberry
Powell
Sullivan
Fishes Aelding
Doyle
Newton
Highlanders
Greenland voyage and Annapolis institute report brief
Fragmented Atlantic exploration narrative recounts army voyage toward Greenland and return via Danish settlements, mentioning Upernavik and Bakino friends. Also notes Annapolis Maryland Teachers Institute dates and several court and legal notices from Hagerstown and Charleston reporting Sept. 2 proceedings and appeals.
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Bradley Cop
Wellesee
Stephen Quigley
Bache Abert
Edwin
Hege
Fred Lenternon
Charles M. Jones
Ray C. Warfield
Willam Dorse
R. H. Stokes
Lee Offutt
Henry Bradley
Misa Mamie Ors
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Lotte Bedworth
Mina—y
Stair
Beye
Ackrille
Aed
Charles Velrt
Hara Prios
Chaplain
Alluch
Byadee
Tieude
Fanette
Harry
Fost
Tuscarora
Frank Fallowell
Latty Boring
Hornx
Medey
Gorse
Asay Worth
Martella
the Widow
Sariog
District of Columbia
Maida of Honor
James E. Kemp
Sor
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Retora
Wills L. Moore
Judea Glenn Hi ‘Worthingten
Malohn McDocaid
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Arnee
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B Ganapay
Aleft Leo
Willam B. Mobley
James R. Ayton
Charm F. Kirk
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Beatles
Benjamin
Miller
Cavall J. Wilard
Benjamin G. Catt
H. Etchis
H. I. Weinkell
James M. Moun
Israel G. Warfield
the Reeback
Rosenvrest
Joseph Reading
Freak MC Pas
Lloyd Fawcett
B.C. Warfeld
Thomas Vinnon
William B. Burdette
John H. Bogley
Henry H. GriMth
John
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William T. Grit Ih
Arthur W. Glenna
Albert , Shoemaker
Andrew
Cummings
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Kares W
Peettyragn
H. Manifosd Talbott
Asa M. Stabler
Alfred
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Embalmers
Maders Chapel
Lincoln
Sergeon
Sortok. & Cain
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Jenkins
JOM Atone
FTA
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Labe
Hatsaw
Jamal Spray
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Teal Mit
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Wilamat
Dove
Ehe Seales
Rockingham's
Paris
York Herald
Fréderick 4. Cook
Hans. Bee Lerwick
Arctic
Greenland
Smith Sound
North Carolina
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Yaland
Hix Yoturney
Dave
Ater
Sommers Represe
George
Salisbury
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Ashe County Railway
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Tettereay
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State League
Portsmouth
Lynghburg
Peat
Lynchburg
Tanehbors
O'A
Portamiath
E Lawrence
Seimraoas
Bighie
Byset An Dalle
Ramittoc
Gets Fiaroiltott
Netton
Lamehirie
Dj Gmatre
Wesey
Laigre
Agann
Hi. R. Howenstein CO
F Street
Wilson & Mayers “ Manufacturers Auctioneers
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Ae Lon & Mayers
Wan
Cape Sparha
Ute
Annootok
Harry Whitney
Upernavik
Teachers Institute
Annapolis
Wisbington
Annapolia
Anne Arundel
Charles
St. Marys
Duncan Yoeus
State Normal School
W. F. Jones
R Haalup
Austin
Sayn
Lay Holt
Durham
N.C
Reuben
Bates
Engineer Holt
Sol
Iverson Willy Fameun
Whitemar
Scomgins
Willamsone
Barbee
iSeagging
Barhex
Lewta Goldstein
Sol Shepard
Engineer iHost
Texelry
Rich Max
Mathew Menenhan
Benjamin Lefever
Upton C. Torris
Pantcaster
William H. Ter
Williamaport
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
West Virginia Court of Appeals
Charlestown
W. Va
Totter
Pocahontas Coal and Coke
Mercer County
Ast
Virginia Land Coal and Coke Company
Hull
Coal Supreme Court of Appeals
Case and Coke Company
McKennie
Charlottesville
Palton’Street
Brokiya
New York
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