Death of Isaiah Cochran in backyard fire incident
The 25 year old Isaiah Cochran died after a fence fire spread and he over exerted while fighting flames and fell into a nearby pond. Doctors were unable to save him. He leaves parents James and unknown mother and two sisters Pearl and Avha. Funeral from the house at 10 tomorrow morning with interment at Lamps.
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Isaiah Cochran
James Cochran
Ghaidiberaville
County
Cochran
P. W. Boyd, Jr
Winchester
Misses. Pearl
Avha Cochran
City Council Advances Repairs and Utilities Matters
City Council discussed budgeting for City Hall supplies and approved a $100 ordinance. Plans for fire escapes and an iron doorway in the auditorium rear were described as to be erected soon. A measure to curb vicious dogs with fines was passed. A water meter petition sought removal of meters amid concerns over recent rate changes. Committee assignments were made for meter issues and North Main street mains. Cement curb requests on Fairmont Avenue were referred to the street committee with owner funding. Centenary Reform Church gutter work was approved, pending grade-line authorization.
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Snyder
Cooper
Rosenberger
Deahl
North Main Street
Fairmont Avenue
Centenary Reformed Church
Wagideer Davis
Dr Armstrung ends labor in Baltimore conference history
Dr Armstrong, longtime Baltimore conference secretary since 1889, dies while on the superannuated list. He married Maggie Hickman in 1855 and leaves five children including professors at Randolph-Macon and Johns Hopkins. Born in Alexandria, he grew up in Baltimore and was educated there.
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Baltimore
John 8. Martin
Cumberland
Gee
Emma Armstrong
Lynchburg
Armstrong
Aguandria
James al
M.cSae Istrong
Alexandria
Lakeman Dies of Consumption After Lingering Illness
Abner Lakeman a well known resident of Opequon county died yesterday aged 47 after a lingering illness of consumption. He leaves brothers Joseph J. Lakeman of McKeesport Pa and John D. Lakeman of Opequon and four sisters Estelle Bane of McKee Rock Pa Magete Hemish of Myersdale Pa Bettie Statterfield of Pennsylvania and Mary Taylor of Keezle town Va. Funeral set for Freemont at 2 o clock with Rev C J Racey officiating and burial in the family graveyard.
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Abner
Jesse ‘Lakeman
Itpeenberger
Joseph J. Lakeman
McKeesport
John’ D. Lakeman
Opequon
Estelle Bane
Mckees Rock
Magete Hemish
Myersdale
Bettie Statterfield
Pennsylvania
Mary Taylor
Keezletown
C. ‘J. Racey
Beale Returns From Washington Conference
The Rev. J. W. H. Beale pastor of Market Street Church returns at noon after attending the annual conference in Washington. Beale has been sent back to the church for another year, much to the gratification of his friends.
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Mr. Beale
J. W. H. Beale
Market Street
Washington
Levi Named Postmaster of Briggs Clarke County
The Post Office Department announced the appointment of Howard C. Levi to succeed I. K. Briggs as postmaster at Briggs Clarke County Virginia. Levi's assignment marks a leadership change in the Briggs office.
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Levi
Postoffice Department
Howard C. Levi
I. K. Briggs
Briggs
Clarke County
Breaking the Coffee Habit for a Healthier Life
The piece argues quitting coffee eases dreary days and aches. It asks readers to consider the downward path if habits stay, urging a decisive start toward a healthier daily routine and a new way of living.
Postum Promises Boost for Mental Work After Coffee
An ill woman reports relief after switching from coffee to Postum Cereal, citing improved kidney and bowel action, steadier heart rhythm, reduced despondency, and renewed mental stamina. She notes she can perform hard mental labor with less fatigue and credits Postum with restoring energy. The ad urges reading The Road to Wellville and mentions Postum Co. Bat Name.
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Sir Postum Co
Wellville
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Mattings
Home Journal
Ames
City Council
DR. Armstrong
Standard OD. Company (Incorporated
Mrr. Lakeman
Sophie—Baker
Baltjlimore
Broadhead Dress Goods
Maill
Broadhead
Henry Baetjer & CO
City
Pike
Good & Company
Chicheater
Uae
Alwe
T. H. Sprint & Son
West Water ST
Bell Phone
American Union
Geo. T. Baker's
Teed
Fairfax Ave
John Wesley Larrie
Just
Atlas Cement
Bader
WR Sinberger
Stuart H. Edmonds
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Burpee
Garten
Fred. S. Boyd
Oth Phoa
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