Naval Militia Preparedness Discussion At East Providence
The Naval Militia of Rhode Island met at East Providence to hear praise for the Marine Corps and discuss upcoming orders from Washington including shipping smaller and larger state guns to the New York Navy Yard. Commander Byrd urged preparedness and inspected the Third Division in anticipation of potential mobilization.
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East Providence
Lmtantry
Marine Corps
Admiral Farragut
Washington
New York Navy Yard
Aileen
Byrd
Fire destroys Jolliffe farm in Becca area tragedy
A blazing farm near Winchester destroyed a barn with seven horses and seven cattle perishing, a smoke house, crops, and a tenant house. Mr Jolliffe valued losses at 4000 to 5000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. Mrs Ford’s farm sustained 3000 to 4000 dollars in damage with similar insurance. Children were sheltered at a relative’s home as flames spread through the gale.
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Mr. Jolliffe
W. B. Ford
Winchester
Berryville
For Sale Beau Brummel Axworthy Sire Details
Beau Brummel Axworthy No. 63601 trotting stallion sired by Bale Axworthy No. 39188 with Vera Woodline as dam. Chestnut four-year-old 15% hands 1050 pounds with substance bone feet and a good head. Previously driven by W R Merrifield who predicted a 2:20 trotter this year. W H Howard 29 31 Hagerstown Md.
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Beau Brummel Axworthy
Bale Axworthy
Vera Woodline
Azora
Judy
Snap
W. R. Merrifield
W. H. Howard
Hagerstown
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Urges Harm Less Cleanse
An old time advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentler, non salivating alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims improved energy, appetite, and regular bowels by morning, urging purchase from druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Jodson
Sonal Money
Dodsons
Mrs Rhett to Wed Mr Roberts in Winchester Society Circle
An engagement of much interest in Winchester is announced between Mrs Frances Fairfax Rhett widow of E Lowndes Rhett of New York and South Carolina and Clarence Meredith Roberts son of T Owens Roberts of Prince George county Maryland. Mrs Rhett is a daughter of the late Dr and Mrs John Contee Fairfax.
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Lord Fairfax
Baron Cameron
Lord Fairfax of
England
Edmond Fairfax
New York
Northampton
Maryland
Fairfaxes
Prince George County
Winchester
Frances Fairfax Rhett
E. Lowndes Rhett
South Carolina
Clarence Meredith Roberts
T. Owens Roberts
Rhett
John Contee Fairfax
Flag Raised By Decree of Court
Norwich Conn March 29 a public flag raising occurred by court decree The flag was raised at the same spot where Clarence Utter tore down the Stars and Stripes Utter a 22 year old native American of foreign parentage refused to state motive He was ordered in court to publicly express regret and hoist another flag for the one he removed
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Norwich
Conn
Clarence Utter
Utter
Wedding Secret Kept Year Before Elkton Ceremony
After concealing their plans for over a year, Harry Fleischmann and Miss Helen Shorter announced their marriage in Elkton Maryland on February 15 1916. The groom formerly ran Hotel Fleischmann in Alexandria and now works at Hotel Ramiel.
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Harry Fleischmann
Hotel
Fleischmann
Alexandria
Helen Shorter
Washington
Elkton
George P. Jones
Ramiel
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Georgia City Named as Site for U S Armor Plant
Washington March 29 Navy Department officials expressed surprise at Rome Georgia being picked as the site for a government armor plant costing about 11 million dollars Rear Admiral Fletcher chairman of the site selection commission said the commission had not yet completed its report and declined to say when it would be ready.
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Washington
Navy Department
Rome
Fletcher
Miss Lillie Abbott Leaves for Brandy Station Visit
Miss Lillie Abbott, who has resided here with relatives and friends for weeks, departed this morning for Brandy Station Virginia. She was accompanied by her aunt Miss Eva Abbott who will visit friends there for a time.
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Lillie Abbott
Brandy Station
Eva Abbott
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