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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1909

Page

41

Grand Circuit Trot Winners Shine at Charter Oak Park

Hartford, Sept 7, on the Grand Circuit track at Charter Oak Park George Gano Bar Jr and Sonoma Giri captured top honors in the Nutmeg stakes pacing a 2:07 pace for a $5,000 purse. Bo non Ctrl led the free for all trot after an unruly first heat with Nahma second and Furema Girl breaking early.

Hartford Conn George Gano Barl Jr Sonoma Giri Charter Oak Park George Gunn Rotlins Hal Reven Prowler

Joyette Winsaft Cup Race At Marblehead Harbor

Marblehead Massachusetts reports the Joyette Winsaft Cup race as part of the German veteran series. The Joyette, owned by Commander W H Childs of Bensonhurst Yacht Club, won the Gov Draper Cup. Cos Hilen, owned by Charles Curl, placed. HaughsHent led early then faded. Light winds favored the winner by 21 seconds over Fayette in a close 18 mile course finish.

Marblehead Mass Rertean Sonlerkinase Joyiss Commendare W.H. Childs Bensonhurst Yacht Club Charles Curls Vie Basteen Yuen HaughsHent Germany Wells Hieastla Jayette Fayette Cros

Market vs Market picks field game yields tight win

A disjointed recap shows Market Haus defeating a comprised Market squad in a rugged field game. Highlights include near-constant activity, several wild plays, and multiple players contributing on offense and defense as the final score suggests a close margin and several stolen bases.

Duerman Taras Athe Yale Sirace Waialm Alaxsun Pias

Fodays Racing Entries at Sheepshead Bay

Racing entries listed for Sheepshead Bay with numerous horse names, ages, and weights. Odds and entrants include Great Pily, Mugen, Undine Soot Cana Soar Ports, and YF pweh among many others. The note covers multiple races and entries for two-year-olds and older in a dense, OCR-tangled list.

Sheepshead Bay Mats Nard Green Bridge Pater Mugen DanReid Tawdy Wind Futa ZaeaLetatag Eure Eal Schoolmnarm Woodcraft Eagh Albert Stave Gaoh Serrieman Almsby Dalmatian Boot Boole Wiest Claihorse Sits Lapalord Merry Oil Dayaliv Throckmorton Grande Taran Dow Gaiteny Tn Lady Avondata Sony ‘Sause Cing Cole Allen Dhabate Trimsch Mageano Claas Cave Shuman Gearan Kae Kae of Ett Ae Cael Iti Gohan Mart Bote

Unclear racing stakes from fragmented names and places

Fragmentary horse names and obscure places confuse the race card. Partial pedigrees like SHERPEHEAD and ADORATION are listed with uncertain owners and breeds, while Montreal references and misspelled entries cloud the lineup and results.

Huron Gelling stakes triumph at Montreal race meeting

Colonel Jet wins the Huron Gelling stake at the Montreal Jockey Club meet. Weather favorable and strong field compete across six races with notable performances by Colonel Jet and other contenders like Coronet Jot and Nimbus.

Jet Huron Montreal Montreal Jockey Club Tna Colonal Jet Bas Bio Coat Harablet Hick Wasty Asney Gana Boras Econds Neds Howard Brett Noenth Bace Kee Fores Antawn Gict Ran Aimo Tiere Mace—Steepieenter Brelige Karis & To Joni Raer Wachdmile Weststane Stromvead Chanaier

Virginia briefs: Snead named for four-year term in high office

W H Snead, commissioner of the regenue at Lynchburg since 1390, was yesterday appointed to continue in high office for four years starting January 1 by Judge Christian in the corporation court. Roanoke public schools open with nearly 4 000 pupils. high school enrolls 500, largest in the city. Alfred H Poll, son of Jonathan Poll, died after a bicycle collision with a carriage in Roanoke. Andrew Chriss Larson, Suffolk brick manufacturer, resumes naturalization proceedings filed 25 years ago in Ashburn county. Lardon is a native of Denmark. William Taylor, colored, died after being shot Sunday at Lummis. sheriff says the shooting seems accidental.

W. H. Snead Lynchburg Christian Corporation Court Roanoke Alfred H. Poll Jonathan Polf City Hospital Andrew Chriss Larson Suffolk Ashburn County Lardon Denmark William ‘Teylor Walter Joyner Lummis Sheriff Baker Lou Harvey Pierson Iiome Burke's Station Fairfax County Pierson

Antisaloon League probes candidates on local option policy

In Rockville Maryland the Montgomery Antisaloon League asked legislative and county race candidates if they will back statewide local option and support strengthening the present law. The meeting urged protesters against Pearre choice for census supervisor and pressed for impartial enforcement by deputies. the group planned to protest Pearre’s recommendation and sign a formal note to Rep Pearre.

Washingten Rockville Mumory County Conetablas Apanty Antisatoon League League Pearre

Cupid Busy At Rockville Special to The Washington ros

Rockville Maryland September 7 six out of town couples obtained licenses to marry and four were wed in Rockville The Rev Thomas J Packard officiated the marriages of Miles Mildred Lorene Garnett of Manchester Virginia and Hervard Preston Wattson of Richmond The Rev A W Shaw presided at the marriage of Mrs Margaret Ellen Himebaugh and John Budiey Spaulding both Oshkosh Wisconsin Rev S R White Baptist pastor wed Grace Rell and John Robert Spear both of Richmond Also Rev J R White united Miss Helen Day Laurence of Washington and William Wallace Wheeler of Hughesville and Miss May Louise Goings and Frederick James Courtney both of Washington]

Washington Rockville Rock Thomas J. Packard Christ Episcopal Church Miles Mildred Lorene Garnett Manchester Herward Preston Wattson Richmond A. W., Shaw The Presbyterian Church Margaret Ellen Himebaugh John Budiey i Spaulding Oshkueh Wis R,. White Baptist Church Grace Rel John Robert Spear Annie Erent Kennedy Adem Gordon Bishop St. Louis Helen Day Laurence William Wallace Wheeler Hugueville May Louise Goings Frederick James Courtney

Rural Carriers in Session Seek Unity and Reform

The sixth annual Virginia rural letter carriers convened in Harrisonburg on Sept. 7 with about 7 delegates attending. Meetings featured welcome addresses by local officials and Singer R. J. Uruthient presiding. discussions focused on securing better conditions for rural routes amid a broad program of religious and political notes, including a Suffolk land sale and a Norfolk deputy slayings case unfolding in court.

Washington Harrisonburg Virginia B. Roller If B. Chapman & Bro George N. Conrad Smithfeld R. J. Uruthient Noe Sadek B. Smith Saarn Reprausa Suffolk Yeaterday Hal D. Pood Dincourt Bajn Napsemond County Church of God and Saints of Christ United States Africa W. 3. Crowly Philadelphia

Pythians Tug of War At West Virginia Encampment

Special to The Washington Font reports at Camp Baker near Farkersburg Virginia on September 7 the highlight of the West Virginia Brigade uniform rank encampment a tug of war between twelve man teams The Fourth regiment defeated the Second and the Flirt defeated the First The remaining tug will be held Wednesday to determine the winner of the allkt flag honor

Washington Farkersburg West Virginia Knights of Pythdas Baker

West Virginia Obituary Notices From Martingburs

Obituary notices from Martingburs and nearby towns report deaths of Alleen Kreglow wife of George T. Kreglow aged 86 of Hedgesville from apoplexy. Also Mrs Lorenna F. Schoppert of Van Clevesville aged 33 died at home leaving husband and three children. Joseph Reed a longtime Tanner and Marton county resident aged 92 died at Hoothaville. Senual Filtemeyar a wealthy Shenandoah farmer and Confederate veteran died near Mount Jackson aged about 70. Blanche Millisme of Reedville died in Dever. Anna Laura Hinton of Reedville and John Lin Shackleford wed at Patrield’s Chapter Church.

Martingburs Alleen Kreglow George T. Kreglow Hedgesville Lelxensioren Lurenna F. Schoppert Schoppert van Clevesville Grafton Toseph Reed Marton i County Heréshleg Hoothaville Gren Woodstock Filtemeyar Mount Jackson Shenangoah County Dever Blanche Millisme Aville N.C Weither Miss Hinton Reedville Byaclal Washington Heathsville Oon Tay Dey Patrield Anna Laura Hinton John Lin. Bhackleford Belt Wrethe Eco

Roanoke Tops Lynchburg In Doubleheader Showdown

Roanoke defeated Lynchburg 7 to 5 in the first game and 2 to 0 in the second as heavy hitting by the Tigers led to victory. Merrill and Reynolds pitched effectively in the latter game, while misplays and errors marked the Norfolk-Portsmouth doubleheader delays and weather related interruptions in nearby action.

Cecil Washington Poe Roanoke Lynchburg Tigers Maser Belge Vermelli Jis Reynolds Norfolk Mace Robertson Moser Hompavs Abe AB Lynchburg Ea Spa Leonburg Poolesville Spuclat Co Leesburg Ofralbot Py. Bancesa Capta Jenkins Todag Dreene Edwards Leesturg Bootenville Gttcom Orrlaon Jackzon Bi B. Jackao Jmokwon Little John Gmphen Sears, Bridges and Bell Bibeon Aimut Iltfadaer Lasaburg Ogo Hdwards Malone Norris Basenipesburg Pooleaville Cupid Greane Sickton Mossin Bridges

Rich Officiality Suicide Shocks Ohio Town

A deputy sheriff and president of the Triadelphia board of education in the Triadelphia district fatally shot himself after months of illness that diminished his earning power. The man, noted for public service, died hours later. his brother had been murdered a decade earlier.

Spartai Washington Post Wheeling W. Va M. Hervey Sherif Board of Education Triaddphia Mnesu James Hervey Mooney Friday Charles Menta

Railway contracts ease tax burden on Princeton project

The Virginia Railway awarded contracts for five show-buildings in Princeton to support new general shops, triggering a ten year municipal tax exemption. A Huntington state project seeks a $70,000 addition to the West Virginia asylum, with an architect handling plans and letting in days. A Bluefield finding reports valuable coal deposits within city limits as state chemist Me Matruder notes a vein width.

Virginian Railway Princeton Sonnel West Virginia Huntington Bluefield Matruder Virginis

Virginia Wedding Ceremony Stormed by Local Chaplain

A Virginia wedding was interrupted as the ceremony was stormed by Rev. F. W. Moore of a local Baptist church. The incident disrupted proceedings and drew attention from attendees and nearby residents. Further details on motive, consequences, and participants were not immediately available.

A. Ee Hare F."w. Moore Soca Baptiat Church, Pti

Jealousy sparks Lynchburg tragedy and murder

Special to The Washington Post reports at 8 pm Bruce Harrie, Campbell county special constable, shot and killed his wife at the carnival grounds on College Hill in Lynchburg. He fired three shots, two hit—one near the heart, one in the shoulder. She died 86 minutes later. Harrie fled into the crowd and remained at large tonight. Motive cited as jealousy from their repeated separations. Nearby court notices from West Virginia Supreme and other counties follow in the same dispatch.

Lynchburg Sepp Bruce Harrie Campbell County Collee Hill Harris Josiousy

Welcome to Veterans Encampment Reception in Washington

The twenty fourth national encampment of the Union Veteran Legion opens with a reception at the Arlington Hotel in Washington. Notables including National Commander Shannon and Mrs Catherine Mackenzie attend as guests of honor. Delegates from across the country arrive at Union Station and are greeted by local veterans. An Arlington reception, speeches, and a program of welcome follow, with business sessions and excursions planned through Friday.

Laon Legon Arifigion Alogn Yish- Meg Delegsites Kane Battisfelds Catherine Mackenzis Washington Loce Helen Donahue Apne Mré Daly Thomas J. Shannon Honal Union Veteran Legion Shady Ax 'Eueste Mary Dow Legal Women's Rélef Corps Tara Vi' MaCollough Legion of Loyal Women Mary Crenahaw The Daughters of Veteran Edwin Holbrook Grand Army of the Republic John A. Walker Henry Hansolas Col. Donnelly Linton Veteran Legion James Tanner Shannon Legion Mount Vernon Offie Summay the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Shapnyn H. B. F. McFerland Board of Commiission Ers Willem F. Gude Charmer of Commerce Union

Italians Visit United States Naval Academy in Annapolis

Italian officers aboard the training ship Etna visited the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Md They were received by Commander Ci AL Gave commandant of midshipmen and toured Bancroft Hall classrooms and engineering buildings They met Capt Bagelo and Sen Bowyer and were entertained at dinner by Bowyer before Etna sails tomorrow.

Warkington Annapolis Tina United: Stater Naval Academy Ci AL Gave Midshipmen Bancroft Hall Wddshipmen

Freed of murder charge shocks Caldwell case

Robert and Keith Pritchard mountaineers were acquitted of murdering W. W. Honeybutt and wounding Deputy Garland after a February 28 shooting in Caldwell County. Honeycutt, a moonshiner, had been captured en route to Lies noir. the Pritchards claimed self defense but the court did not accept it. The unexpected verdict surprised locals.

Honeycutt Klling Garland Pritchards

Calv in Hulls Charged with Arson Dismissed in Hagerstown

Calvin and Harvey Hull, brothers, were dismissed at Hagerstown yesterday on State's Attorney recommendation due to inability to secure key witnesses Heber D. Clarke and Ray Duke, tied to Mormon missionary activity around Waynesboro Leonard. The Hagerstown Foundry plant burned last night destroying the concrete building and many patterns. fire department struggled with low reservoir water pressure. Socialists of Allegany and Washington counties announced nominations for state and local offices. Virginia and local election notices noted on the same day.

Calvin and Harvey Hull Isaac Keefer Tadlan Springs Hagerstown Arimatrong Emers Heber D. Clarke Ray Duke Utah Waynesboro Mormon Guard Pittsburg Hagerstown Foundry Company

Obituary Notice for Elizabeth Bote of Washington County

Mrs Elizabeth Bote widow of Jagou Bote aged 71 years died at her home near Hagerttown after a long illness. She was born a Miss Thames at Seubriage EvPoint of Rocks and had been a prominent local figure in farming and community service. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Hagerttown Tor Elizabeth Utter Jagou Bote Washington County Tavener Thames Seubriage Rocks Beot Robert

Grupper for Good Roads Rally Boosts Local Support

Former Portmaster Joseph L Crupier seeking state treasurer on the Republican ticket returned from King George Court House where he spoke about good roads. He rode miles through rough terrain and urged wide support, citing local appetite for improved highways. Also notes about amateur drama event by Alexandria Dramatic Clan and Elks Lodge benefit trip on the Macalester.

Washington King Street Alppandrig Joseph L. Crupier King Gestye Labor Day Cropper Yeaterday Miles Fredericksburg King George Virginia

Judge Denies alimony tweak in Hayner divorce case

Norfolk Virginia today refused to modify a prior order requiring Thomas H. Hayner to pay his wife temporary alimony and court costs in their divorce suit. Hayner argued his income was limited and his business weak, claiming he could pay only a third of his earnings. The court gave him until Friday to come up with the funds. Hayner is president of the Hayner Manufacturing Company, once prosperous.

Norfolk Jurge Hanckel Thomas H. Hayner Haynor Hila Hla

May Lynch as Hatlant Sheriff Urged to Act

The Weabingice Post reports a negro who tried to assault Miss Cora Mattox is being hunted across Campbell and Pereylvania counties. A posse, urged by Sheriff J C Shethorne and Deputy W W Moves, closes in as rumors of a lynching attempt spread.

Weabingice Post Danville Cora Mattox Campbell Pereylvania County Level Run Big County Sheri Stelkorss

Women Repair Roads In Virginia Highways Campaign

Special in The Washington Post Richmond Sept 1 highlights Virginia highway improvement efforts. Women, not above work, helped repair bad roads alongside men. Edith Thompson of Fairfax County notes she, her mother and sister repaired local road sections and endorses state aided highway plans.

Fairfax Washington Post Richmond Virginia Misa Edith Thompson Fairfax County Dow Mmother Atster

Harrisonburg Faces Power Plant Shutdown Threat

Harrisonburg, Virginia, Sept. 7. A leak undermines the dam and municipal electric plant on the Shenandoah River, endangering power and light service for the city. Officials warn the plant may be shut for several weeks if repairs are not completed promptly.

Dem Harrisonburg Segcral Washington Port Ite Municipal Electric Light Plant Harrizonburg Shenandoah River Harrixonwurs

Delegates From Ulster Garrison Headed to Erie Encampment

Twenty five delegates from the Ulster Garrison of the Army and Navy Union departed for Erie Pennsylvania at 7 30 yesterday to attend the biennial encampment opening tomorrow. Col Benjamin F Thage led the delegation and badges were worn. Sessions run through Friday with aims to secure the next encampment and to promote plans for a fort Stevens park conversion and an erection of an sectorial building in the city.

Ulster Army and Navy Union Erie ISL Washington Benjamin F. Thage District Council of Administration Goiag Fort Stevens

New Building Regulations Ready for Distribution by October

A committee of district officials has prepared new building regulations over several months and announced they will be ready for distribution by October 1. Classified ads in The Post provide a secure method to place notices and bring results.

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