Last Rites Held For Mr. Lockmiller at Grand Springs
Services for J Lockmiller, born January 19 1841, were performed August 2 at Stravel Springs Church in Mount Williams Virginia. He leaves two daughters Mrs A S Racey and Mrs C H Strosnider, a son Joseph Lockmiller, a half-brother Samuel Lockmiller, ten grandchildren and about 350 great grandchildren. He joined Grace Lutheran in childhood and died July 31 1927 after eight months in bed. He resided with his daughter Mrs A S Racey.
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Mount Williams
J Lockmiller
Sravel Springs
William and
Martha Lockmiller
A. S. Racey
C. H. Strosnider
Joseph Lockmiller
Washington
Samuel Lockmiller
Indépendence
Kan
Grace Lutheran Church
A.S. Racey
Ghost Tomb in Montgomery Marks Virginia Hero in Upright Grave
Roanoke Virginia August 13 Associated Press reports a marble faced tomb on a Montgomery county mountainside near Elliston. It marks the resting place of Colonel George Hancock a Virginia line officer in the War of Independence and aide to Count Pulaski. Local legend claims he was buried upright facing Nappy Valley to curb slave loafing and guard the fields.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
Elliston
Montgomery County
Virginia
George Hancock
Pulaski
United States Congress
Hancock
Colonel Hancock
Bootleg Liquor Trade Follows News Scare Pattern
New York reports show bootleg liquor consumption rises as sensational alcohol deaths fade from front pages. Metropolitan Life Insurance data for 1927 first half shows alcoholism deaths at 300, down from 808 in 1926, with a 5.5 percent drop in mortality rate. Cirrhosis deaths totaled 587, slightly below 598, while poisonings rose to 12. The report links public attention to drinking patterns and seasonal trends.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan
Statistical Bureau
Statistical Bulletin
Public Sale of Overland Touring Car in Frederick County Virginia
By judgment of the Court the Sheriff of Frederick County Virginia will public sale an Overland Touring car in good mechanical condition. The sale takes place in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia on August 27 1927 at 10 A M. Cash terms. Sheriff Luther Pannett.
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Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Luther Pannett
Frederick Co
Game Warden Redirects Couple Seeking Marriage
In Hagerstown Maryland on August 13 deputy game warden Albert Crampton declined to perform a marriage ceremony. He directed a Virginia couple to Hagestown for a marriage license and a local preacher.
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Hagerstown
Albert Crampton
Virginia
Sharpsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Centenary Pageant Open To All
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad hosts a free public centenary exhibition and pageant from September 24 to October 8 in Baltimore. Admission is free, with the pageant in the afternoon and a 12,000 seat grandstand plus lawn viewing along the pageant route.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Gov Ritchie Defends State Rights in Maryland Speech
Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland argued that industrialism and strong states can co exist. He warned against concentrating power in the central government and cautioned that states’ rights are wrongly seen as anti progress.
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Gov. Ritchie
Charlottesville
Albert C.ritchie
Maryland
Institute of Public Affairs
South
Statepower and temperance debate echoes in speech
Gov Ritchie argues that federal control erodes state sovereignty as he cautions against bureaucratic expansion. He connects opposition to Congress on child labor and education to resistance of nationwide reforms. He warns that abdication of state powers births new bureaus and increases tax funded officials.
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Congress
Gov. Ritchie
New South
Mother of Four and Her Paramour Given Death Sentences
In Franklin Louisiana on August 12 Ada Leboeuf and Dr Thomas E Dreher were sentenced to die by hanging for the murder of James J Leboeuf husband of the convicted woman The judge will set the execution date with the governor having final authority Dreher showed pallor in court and declined to speak before sentencing.
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Franklin
Ada Leboeuf
Thomas E. Dreher
James J. Leboeuf
Dreher
Beadle Sentenced for Murder of Leboeuf in Louisiana
Judge Simon imposes life sentence on James Beadle for the Leboeuf murder. Dr. Dreher and Mrs. Leboeuf faced a long court fight over a potential new trial, which was denied after affidavits and arguments. Beadle to begin penitentiary term in Baton Rouge next Monday.
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Simon
Philosophical quip from Farm and Fireside
A dignified but practical reflection on humility and persistence. An unbending man bangs his head against challenges that others avoid, a caution about arrogance and fitting effort to risk.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Ise Marshall Denny
Parties owing the estate of Ise Marshall Denny of White Post Virginia are asked to settle with the undersigned at once and all persons holding claims against said estate must present them. Jas P P Reardon Exor. 8 13 6 £
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Ise
Marshall Denny
White Post
Virginia
Y. Jas
P. Reardon
Love Keeps the World Going Round Sayings
A light paraphrase notes that love drives the world and, in any case, keeps turning. The remark echoes a witty sentiment from Woman's Home Companion about affection and motion.
Four Names Wed at St Mary's Church Southwark
Green, Ginger, Grey and Brown were recently married in St Marys Church in Southwark England.
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St. Mary’s Church
Southwark
England
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Frank Gearing
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N. Main Street
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