Frances Baylor Biography in American Volume
The second volume of the Dictionary of American Biography surveys Frances Courtenay Baylor Barnum born January 20 1848 in Fort Smith Arkansas and died October 19 1920 in Winchester Virginia. An author she wrote On Both Sides and a string of novels and poems with mixed critical reception and lasting value found in Miss Nina Barrow and A Georgian Bungalow. She married George Sherman Barnum in 1896 and died while reading in a public library.
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Dictionary of American Biography
Charles Scribner's Sons
Fifth Avenue
New York
Frances Courtney Baylor Barnum
Innchester
Baylor
Frances Courtenay
Fort Smith, Ark
Winchester
James L
Sophie
Baylor) Dawson
San Antonio
New Orleans
Dawson
Virginia
Frances
J. G. Walker
Walker
England
America
Petruchio
London
Lippincott
John Bull
Jonathan
Blue Ridge
Juanita
Claudia Hyde
Nina Barrow
Juam
Nina Row
Kong
Poe
Atlantic
Miss Baylor
George Sherman Barnum
Savannah
Lexington
Frances A. Walker
E. A. Alderman
J. O. Harris
O. W
H. B. Baylor
Baylors
A. C. Gordon, Jr
Virginia Writers of
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Woodberry Forest Student Drowned Near Madison Mills Dam
William J. Haines, 18, of Philadelphia, third year at Woodberry Forest School, drowned when his motor boat capsized over a dam on the Rapidan River near Madison Mills. Companion Graham Cameron escaped by swimming ashore. The body was not recovered. a Washington dredge was requested. High water and winds contributed after recent rains.
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Woodbery Forest
William J. Haines
Philadelphia
Woodberry Forest School
Rapidan River
Madison Mills
Graham Cameron
Gordonsville
Haines
Washington
Rapidan
Wesleyan Acquires Finstein Manuscript From Boston Transcript
Wesleyan University has acquired a Finstein manuscript. Prediction suggests the risk of wear from eager readers is negligible. The transfer is noted by the Boston Transcript as a notable literary acquisition.
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Wesleyan University
Boston Transcript
Senate Plans To Vote On Debenture Farm Relief Plan
Senate leaders weigh the risk of near even votes as the debenture relief plan faces a tight margin. Twelve Republicans are certain to back it, with two doubtful, while about seven Democrats are expected to oppose. Ill Senators Shipstead and Kendrick may miss the vote, prompting talks of paired voting to avoid affecting the result. Shipstead may take the oath at his bedside to cast a vote if possible.
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Th Dd Press
Washington
Senate
Hoover
Posa
Shipstead
Minnesota
Kendrick
Wyoming
Mohawk Valley Flood Wipes Out Village After Dam Breaks
In Cold Brook New Hampshire a flood after Balsams Dam failed 13 miles upstream struck Widderville. At least fifteen houses and barns were swept away while several structures were torn from foundations. Residents fled to high ground as heavy rains increased the danger. No loss of life reported.
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Associated Press
Cold Brook
N. II
Widderville
Mohawk Valley
Balsams Dam
Kidderville
Highlands
City of Winchester Sealed Bonds Bid Notice 1929
Winchester Virginia prepares for sealed bids on bonds dated May 1 1929 with annual maturities from 1930 to 1958. Bids due May 10 1929 require 2 percent certified funds and include interest payable in U S dollars. Right to reject bids reserved by City Treasurer W T Barr.
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Hnanee Committee of Common Council
Winchester
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U. S
United States Mortgage& Trust
Ad States Mortgage & Trust, Co
York
Messrs. Thomson, Wood & Hoffin
New York
W. T. Barr City
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