Why Punish the Innocent Case on Insurance Policy
The United States Court of Appeals at Richmond ruled McCue who killed his wife in Charlottesville could claim a $20,000 life insurance payout. The insurer argued Virginia law and public policy barred payout due to the murder. The court rejected this defense, noting the beneficiaries were McCue’s dependent children and questioning punishing them for the father’s sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Jeuit Court of Appeals
Richdmuel McCue
Charlottesville
McCue
Virginia
Court of Appeals
Burnham Praised for Petersburg President Visit Coverage
R P Burnham earns credit for a splendid report of speeches and ceremonies during the President's visit to Petersburg. The Index Appeal is noted for its up-to-date newspaper coverage.
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R. P. Burnham
Petersburg
Index
Tariff Critique Highlights Corruption Spread in Politics
An editorial criticizes the continuous tariff performance in Washington as proof that a corrupt system cannot be reformed by beneficiaries. It argues the protective tariff is a corrupting force, likened to a cancer spreading through the body politic, affecting both major parties.
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Washington
Winchester Star
One Seat Rule Affirmed by New York Court
A New York court ruled that a person may not claim two seats on a train. Only one seat per passenger is allowed, even if baggage occupies the adjacent seat. The decision clarifies that passengers must not reserve a second seat for luggage.
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New York
Welcome Auto Tourists to Virginia Valley Route
The Valley turnpike in Virginia markets its 92 mile stretch from Staunton to Winchester to auto tourists. The ad touts Shenandoah Valley scenery historic sites and rich agricultural towns along the route and cites Jackson’s and Virginia Military Institute as notable nearby points of interest for travelers.
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Valley Turnpike
Virginia
Staunton
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Great Valley
Jackson
Lexington
Leéhna
Kington
Lee
Valley Pike Welcomes Tourists to Virginia Scenic Route
Weyer's cave cited as America's most beautiful cavern along a historic scenic road. The Danville Register commends Valley Pike owners for inviting tourism after towns along the pike previously harassed motorists. Virginia now offers a hospitable welcome to travelers.
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Weyer
Danville Register
News of Boyce Loyal Visitors and Local Calls
Dr. R C Randolph spent several days in Richmond with his ill mother. Mrs E R Shenk visits daughter in law near Richmond. Joseph Denver visits Winchester. Margaret Carpenter visits Katharine Virginia Jolliffe at Bartonsville. Jolliffe family hosts visits and tea with friends in nearby towns. several local residents travel to Hagerstown Winchester and Bartonsville.
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Billiyard
Winchester
Beatrice Barr
Stephens City
Anna Jolliffe
Pies Jolliffe
Bartonsville
L. J. Carper
Tragedy Shocks County Friends Over Mrs Forrest
May 22 Refuge Maryland region mourns Mrs Lillian M Forrest a longtime resident who died tragically leaving friends in the area. Visitors Willie and Hollie Pifer stopped by Annie Sauck home while Sallie Grim visited her daughter T A Steele. Harvey Williams from Stephens City came Tuesday. Algernon Orndorff reported a choking incident with a horse. John Ebersole aided in relief. Local youths attended the Oqu Hon cornerstone lay at Middletown Agriculture and High School. John Conner and Robert Longacre traveled to Winchester last Tuesday.
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Lillian M. Forrest
Forrest
Maryland
Willie
Hollie Pifer
Boyce
Annie Sauck
Sallie Grim
T. A. Steele
Harvey Williams
Stephens City
Algernon Orndorff
John Ebersole
Opequon, Agriculture and High School
Middletown
Make Old Things New With Home Finishes
Advertisement for L. & M. Flamesinish Varnish Stain sold by LARRICK & LARRICK Middletown and TRUSSELL & SAMSELL Stephens City promising to restore worn chairs in 30 minutes with full directions on each can.
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Larrick & Larrick
Middletown
Trussell & Samsell
Stephens City
Valley Railroad officials explain conditions before commission
A year ago Valley Railroad officials went to Richmond to appear before the Corporation Commission to explain conditions in this section. The report notes wholesale slaughter of sheep and lambs by dogs on G. R. Hodgson's farm near Stephenson. Also mentioned are the marriage of James F. Helsley and Mollie Adams and a sermon by Rev. W. D. Smith at the Episcopal council annual meeting in Fredericksburg.
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G. R. Hodgson
Stephenson
James F. Helsley
Mollie Adams
Barrick Adams
Hainesboro
W. D. Smith
Winchester
The
Episcopal Council
Fredericksburg
Marriage License Issued to Aaron Hooper and Lauri Ramsey
A marriage license was issued at the clerk's office to Aaron Hooper widower and Lauri Ramsey divorced both colored.
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Aaron Hooper
Lauri Ramsey
Coffee Fear Prompts Postum Switch In Letter
A New York hotel man claims coffee caused restlessness vomiting sleep loss and nervousness. He details trying Postum, noting improved sleep, calmer nerves, and better appetite after replacing coffee. A woman shares similar gains after quitting coffee for Postum, suggesting others consider the switch.
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New York
Weilvillé
John Hott Heads Conference Trustees
John T Hott of Frederick County elected chairman of the conference board of trustees at the United Brethren Church session in Canton Ohio. He is a relative of the late Bishop James W Hott. A committee proposed ministers abstain from tobacco and editors and associates of church papers receive a 25 percent salary increase.
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General Conference of the United Brethren Church
Canton
Ohio
John T.hott
Frederick County
Conference Board of Trustees
Ammi-Saloon League Visitor and Local Social News
Rev. S. D. Skelton attended Shenandoah County Ammi-Saloon League proceedings in Woodstock and was seen returning toward Berkeley Springs West Virginia. Miss Lilly Abbott from Brandy Station Culpeper county West Virginia is visiting her aunts Mrs. J. W. Siper t and Miss Pila Abbott in the city.
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S. D. Skelton
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Lilly Abbott
Brandy Station
Culpeper County
Wva
J. W. Sipert
Miss Pila Abbott
Internal pile cure advertised by Dr Leonhardt
Constipation is said to paralyze lower bowel vessels and cause piles. Indoor workers are listed as common sufferers. The ad claims four special internal medicines strengthen veins and restore circulation. Dr Leonhardt Hem-Roid is presented as the sole internal cure, sold with guarantee for $1 at Franck Baker Sons or Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY. Write for booklet.
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Franck Baker ‘& Son’s
Dr. Leonhardt’ Co
Biffalo
Winchester plans seventy five thousand dollar sewer bonds
The city issues fifty thousand dollars in five hundred dollar bonds dated July 1 1909 with a thirty year maturity and twenty year early payoff option. Bonds bear four percent interest payable semi annually and coupons payable to bearer. Bids must include certified check for one percent of bid. The Finance Committee may accept reject or prorate bids and may auction unsold bonds on June 23 1909 in Winchester Virginia.
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Winchester
Finance Committee
Viriginia
Shirley Carter
Virginia
L. Glaize
Hunter H. McGuire
Public Sale of Silver Springs Herd Stock at Rippon Farm
The 4th annual Public Sale of pure bred stock from the Silver Springs Herd will be held on the farm near Rippon, W Va, eight miles from Charles Town and seven miles from Berryville. Buyers meet at Rippon morning of sale. lunch at 11:30, sale begins 12:30. 26 Short Horn cattle, 23 colts, 15 Poland China hogs, 3 Shropshire ram lambs, plus thoroughbred mares and other stock, all with farm care.
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Silver Springs
Rippon
W. Va
Charles Town
Berryville
Sale
Poland
Silver Spring
Thorms
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Evening Star
Chester
A. E. Clayden
Brunswick Bidg
New York City
Henry Baetjer & Co
Graphopones
Ostermoor
de Frain
Funk & Son
Messrs
John Conner
Robert Longacre
Clarke and
Warren
House of Delegates
Yorke and
M. H. Reardon
R. Gray Williams
John Hott
Golors
Whie & Gray
Strickler & Wagner
Kodaks and
Kodak Supplies
General Assembly of Virginia
Common Council
Barr
Cail
Winchester Storm
Roth
Main St
Picture Theatre
Casino Theatre
Holy City
Robert
R. Smith
Heflebower
J. W.rosenberger
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