Jackson Monument Corner Stone Ceremony in Richmond
The Jackson Monument corner stone was laid with remarks from Mont yer til James JB Wood and Judge George L. Christian. The plan calls for a large equestrian statue in the center of Monument Avenue Boulevards intersection, funded by an army of subscriptions from the South and beyond with $10,000 from Richmond and $10,000 from the Virginia General Assembly. The Jackson Monument Corporation reports about $32,000 available and aims to award the statue contract soon, with total costs over $40,000 and completion within about a year.
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James
JB. Wood
Virginia
George L. Christian
Anderson
Jackson
General Assembly
General Bee
Dr. Smith
Jackson Monument
B. HM. Bee
South Carolina
Thomas
Jonathan Jackson
Stonewall
Monument Avenue
Davis
Davis Avenue
Lee
Allen Avenue
Stuart
Lombardy Street
Richmond
General Assembly of Virginia
Thomas J. Jackson Monument Corporation, Inc
Jackson Monument Corporation
James Power Smith
Edgar D. Taylor
W. Wilder Keen
William M. Myers
W. S. Archer
D. Hotchkiss
William A. Anderson
J. Thompson Brown
D. C. Richardson
Norman V. Randolph
Charles B. Bolling
Anna B. Boykin
Kate Mason Rowland
B. A. Blenner
T. M. Wortham
Rowin P. Cox
W.W. Sale
Charles J. Anderson
Treyton Giles
John Stewart
Bryan
John Lamb
A Widely Recommended Remedy for Summer Pain Relief
This remedy is described as thorough and reliable for summer pain and suffering. It is presented as suitable for every family and easy to obtain without delay. The text urges readers to ask others who have used it to confirm its effectiveness.
Pearl fishing venture yields scant pearl value
A Lower California expedition costing over $10,000 returned with pearls worth less than $1,000 while mother of pearl nearly covers costs if no boat is lost. Daily Thought notes gains in the soul from love, even if imperfect.
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California
Bullock’s Comedy Company Heads Two Venues In One Day
The Bullock’s Comedy Company from Clever presents vaudeville and music at the Empire and the Auditorium with distinct afternoon and evening shows. Afternoon and night performances at both venues offer different programs. Admission 15c at Auditorium and 10c at Empire. money refunded if not pleased.
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Bullock's
the Empire
Empire
The Littlest Rebel at Empire Draws Big Crowds
At the Empire a Civil War drama titled The Littlest Rebel stars B. K. Lincoln with a large cast including a famed child actress in the title role. The program promises tearful moments and happy endings, plus a Keystone comedy and a second film program featuring The Exploits of Elaine and The Vengeance of Wu Fang. A two part feature The Mill by the Zuder Zee follows, then The Balance a Reliance parable.
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B. K. Lincoln
America
Grant
Lee
Elaine
Wu Fang
Domino Company
Zuder Zee
Lillian Russell Debuts in The Wildfire at Winchester
Lillian Russell appears in The Wildfire, a five part Shubert drama by Bradhurst and Hobart, supported by an all star cast. The film showcases her beauty and renowned talent in a thrilling society drama. Tickets priced 15 cents with a down payment option.
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Lillian Russell
Shubert
George Bradhurst
Geo. W. Hobart
Miss Russell
America
Winchester
Camecity House
Memorial thanks extend for May 81 services amid thanks to band
The Ladies National Memorial Association extends thanks to all who helped make the May 81 services among the most delightful yet. A special vote of thanks is given to the Citizens' Band for the music and support.
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Ladies National Memorial Association
Resolutions on Mrs Neville Death Adopted by Camp No. 7638
At the Royal Neighbors of America Boyce Camp No. 7638 meeting on May 27 1916 resolutions mourn the death of Rebecca B Neville. They extend sympathy to her husband and relatives, drape the charter in mourning for 30 days, and request publication in local papers.
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North America
Rebecca B. Neville
Boyce Camp
R. N
Royal Neighbors of America
Young man drowns saving chicken in Potomac flood
Roy Staley aged about twenty, son of James Staley of near Shepherdstown, died Thursday afternoon after a rowboat capsized while he and John Mitchell tried to rescue a chicken in the Potomac. Mitchell clung to a tree limb. Staley vanished as rescuers could not locate the body amid high water. Samuel Muck on shore helped rescue Mitchell. Staley’s father returned from a Confederate reunion to learn the tragedy.
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Potomac River
Roy Staley
James Staley
Shepherdstown
Staley
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Samuel Muck
Pat Mitchell
Young Ley
Richmond
Life of a Confederate era officer and educator
Born in Westmoreland County Virginia on January 19 1807 he entered the United States Military Academy in 1825 graduating with second honors in 1829. He held posts including superintendent at West Point 1862 and commanded U S troops during the John Brown raid. He declined supreme command in 1861 and later became president of Washington College in 1870 dying at Lexington Virginia in October.
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Westmoreland County
United States
Mili
Mexico
West Point
Texas
United States Army
Joseph E
Grant
Appomattox
Washington’ College
Washington and Lee’ University
Lexington
Vanderlinden to Preach in Gaineborough on Sunday
Rev. C. V. Vanderlinden will preach in Gaineboro next Sunday June 13 at 11 a.m. Redland at 3.30 p.m. and Wesley Chapel at 8 p.m. The quarterly meeting is set for Pine Grove on Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th. Presiding Mr. Brown will preach Saturday at 10:30 a.m. followed by the quarterly conference.
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Gainesboro
C. V. Vanderlinden
Redland
Wesley Chapel
Pine Grove
Brown
Ching
Mr. Brown
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New York Harbor
O. S
Eas
Bob Burdette
Shenandoah Valley
Nat'l. Bank
RED Seal
People’s Bargain Store
N. Main Street
Jessie Hillyard & CO
Gardner B. Hillyard
E. Water Street
R. R. Sartelle
Water St
Woodward’s
South Main St
Phaeabpelaia
W. H. Mewitt
Jermyn
Dominic Academy
Berkeley Sprigs
I . Janet Beeson
Tates
Chamberlain
the World Film Corp
Presenta
Geo, Broadhurst
Geo. Hobart
Tary Academy
Wase
Mary Randolph Custis
Martha Washington
Mies
UPA Honestey
S. H. Hable
Main and Water
Palm Beach
Gray & Sheetz
Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank
Strathmore
Poland
Duroc-Jerseys
Berkshires
Tmore Orchard CO
Tne
Mt. Jackson
Good & Co. Real Estate
Rouss Ave
Jones’ Creamery
W. M. Fletcher
Thos. P. Graybeal
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