Woman Rescues Herself After Suicide Attempt on Rail
Mrs Harry Payne of Sandy Hook attempted to lie on the Baltimore and Ohio track in front of an approaching train. Her baby girl cried, alerting witnesses who pulled her from the rails as the locomotive neared the cut. The engine halted short of impact and Mrs Payne wept, offering no reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Payne
Sandy Hook
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Payne
Mrs. Payne
Flood Dominates Virginia District With Strong Support
Congressman H. D. Flood carried the Tenth District by a 4850 margin, polling about 2000 more than the national ticket. Elected in 1900, the district shifted from a close race to one of the state's strongest Democratic strongholds, reflecting Floods esteem and statesmanlike ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Flood
Flood
Yost
Virginia
Mask Carnival Attracts Crowd On Market Street
Thanksgiving mask carnival drew about 800 attendees with nearly 100 masked skaters. Winners included Miss Nora Cooper Miss Lola Harper Mrs Leo Frenkel Mr Dave Kator and turkey contest victors Ed Goss Robert Jones Mrs Jacobs Fries James Cave Virginia Barr.
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Market Street
Nora
Cooper
Lola Harper
Leo Frenkel
Dave Kator
Ed. Goss
Robert: Jones
B. & O. Fireman
Jacob Fries
James Cave
Virginia Barr
Grim ‘Brothers
Miss Druen
May McDonald
Gussie Terault
Irene McDonald
Fannie Eaton
Carrie Nation Plans Prohibition Campaign Across Europe
Mrs. Carrie Nation sails for Europe aboard the Columbia to push the prohibition cause. She will speak in Glasgow Aberdeen Dundee Edinburgh London and Belfast as part of her international campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Europe
Columbia
Clasgow
Aberdeen
Dundee
Edinburg
London
Belfast
Bears and deer roam rail routes as fires drive wildlife
Wild animals flee forest fires near Green Springs and mountains, with bears seen trailing a Baltimore and Ohio freight train. A large buck leapt onto a westbound tender near Paw Paw, rode the train to a wooded cut, drank from the tank, and fled into the hills as crews watched in astonishment.
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Green Springs
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Doe Gulley Tunnel
James A. Hunt
Paw Paw
Elrey Sisters Delight Big Crowd at New Stewart Street Rink
A large crowd gathered at the new rink on Stewart Street to watch the Elrey Sisters perform fancy skating. They displayed many new graceful stunts in stylish costumes as the audience gave liberal applause.
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Stewart Street
Will of Joseph Bryan Leaves Large Richmond Estate
The will of Joseph Bryan owner of the Richmond Times Dispatch was probated in Henrico Circuit Court. He left an estate valued at about 790000 with 500000 in personal property and 250900 in real estate. Executors named are Charles H Heironimus and five sons with Bettie Bageant as executrix. A marriage license had been issued and the wedding was planned for today with a reception at the bride's home.
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Joseph Bryan
Richmond Times-Disttch
Henrico County
Charles H. Heironimus
Bettie Bageant
Marriage License Thanksgiving Greetings at Market Street Rink
The Market Street Rink management thanks friends and patrons for their support since opening. Mr C G Bassford of Baltimore is noted. Registration taken at Hotel Evans.
Thanksgiving Day Observances Across the City
The piece notes Thanksgiving customs with feasts and thankfulness. It mentions warm weather, bank closures, special mail schedules, church services, and gifts to the poor from the King’s Daughters' circle as part of city observances.
A Pretty Wedding In Riverton Church
Miss Margaret J. McCoy daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard McCoy of Riverton married Capt Frank N Slaymaker of Alexandria yesterday at Riverton Methodist Episcopal Church Best man Gardner L Boothe of Alexandria was among many Alexandrians at the ceremony The couple left for a northern bridal trip and will reside in Alexandria Virginia
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Riverton
Margaret J. McCoy
Richard McCoy
Frank N. Slaymaker
Alexandria
Gardner L. Boothe
Slaymaker
Public Sale of Dr Lupton Fruit Farm and Winchester Lots
Trustees John M Steck and M M Lynch offer for sale the large fruit farm of the late Dr John Lupton about 267 1-29 acres located 2 1 2 miles from the city along Northwestern Grade. The sale includes six houses and lots and a fine lot in Winchester. The auction is set for December 30, 1908.
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John
Lupton
Winchester
John M. Steck
M. M. Lynch
Virginia Weather Forecast Cloudy with Rain Tonight
The forecast for Virginia calls for cloudy skies with unsettled conditions and occasional rains tonight and possibly Friday. Light to fresh easterly winds accompany the gray weather with chances of showers.
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Virginia
Revenue officers seize a big still in Warren County
In a dangerous mountain raid in Wenna Hannahock County officers seized an enormous still and 2 250 gallons of apple pomace ready for distillation. Proprietors Newman and Harrison Jenkins were arrested for illegal manufacture of ardent spirits. The operation involved armed confrontations and was conducted with reinforcements to overpower hidden foes.
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Wennahannock County
Xtine
Internal Revenue
Newman
Harrison Jenkins
Front Royal
Warren County
L. F. Chapman
Chapman
L. F. Harneborough
Hainsborough
H. C. Weaver
H. J. Acher
United States
C. H. Dear
Atill
Bronson Station
E. W. Wallace
Mr. Chapman
Miss Lucy Lake and Oliver W. Catlett Wed in Clarke County
A marriage license was issued in Washington yesterday to Oliver W. Catlett and Lucy P. Lake both of Clarke county Virginia. Catlett is the son of Brice W. Catlett of Berry Ferry and Lucy Lake belongs to the Royce family. Additional licenses were issued to other Virginia couples east of the Blue Ridge.
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Washington
Oliver W. Catlett
Lucy P. Lake
Clarke County
Catlett
Brice W. Catlett
Berry Ferry
Royce
Virginia
Blue Ridge
Actual Pony Race At Market Street Rink
A pony race tonight at Market Street Rink scheduled for 9 o'clock features the HAVO boys riding ponies in full jockey regalia. If patrons fail to enjoy this genuine race their money will be refunded. Edwin J. Hecht of Baltimore registered at Hotel Ivans.
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Market-st. Rink
Havo Boys
Edwin J. Hecht
Baltimore
Miss Lay Bride of Dr. Converse in Richmond
The wedding of Miss Caroline Mc Caw Lay to Dr. Henry A. Converse took place quietly at 100 North Monroe street Richmond the bride’s aunt’s residence. The couple left for a honeymoon and will reside in Baltimore after returning. The bride has prominent Baltimore and Virginia society connections. Dr. Converse, formerly a mathematics instructor at Shandoah Valley Academy, is a Hopkins University faculty member and native of Harrisonburg.
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Caroline McCaw Lay
John F. Lay
Richmond
Henry A. Converse
Winchester
Johns Hopkins University
North
Monroe Street
Lucy Lay
W. J. Perry
Staunton
Baltimore
Virginia
Dr. Converse
Shandoah Valley Academy
Harrisonburg
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins
W.va
Hopkins University
Auto Owners Consider Tax to Fund Roads
Statewide discussion among automobile owners as a possible $10 annual tax on each car to raise about $5,000 for road improvements. The plan would let owners decide spending with the Legislature asked to impose the tax. A senior official favors the measure as a catalyst for faster good roads progress before the next session.
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Virginia
Auto Association
Woodworth Wins Race on Skates in Market Street Night
A large crowd gathered Tuesday night for a mile race at Market-street. Jack Woodworth of AYRE EODG won in two minutes 43 seconds. Herbert Henry of Winchester placed second for a $5 prize. M Rogers of Baltimore cut several Winchester signs for a $25 purse. Judge Thomas W Harrison returned from Berryville where he presided over court this week.
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Jack Woodworth
Ayre
Thomas W. ‘Harrison
Circuit Court
Berryville
Noted Educators Address Meeting at Newport News
The third annual educational conference in Newport News opened with Supt. M. M. Lynch of Winchester presenting on early school progress. Representatives from Frederick County and numerous professors attended as 2,000 teachers and officials gathered for three days of lectures and discussions at the Baptist Church.
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Newport News
M. M. Lynch
Winchester
State Board of Education
Lynch
N. D. Cool
John Kerr
Schools of
A. R. Middleton
Middletown
Frederick County Teachers’ Association
Paul H. Hanus
Harvard University
Christian
Harvard
Bruce R. Payne
University of Virginia
George H. Denny
Washington and Lee, University
Alderman
University At Virginia
J. D. Eggleston, Jr
Andrew Jackson
Montague
Newport News Baptist Church
Marcus Jones
Eggleston
Denny
Washington and Lee University
Revered Virginia clergyman J J Lafferty ill in Richmond hospital
Friends in Winchester report Rev J J Lafferty of Crozet Va is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital Richmond. Doctor Tafferty caught a cold at the Norfolk Methodist Conference. His son Edgar J Lafferty of Richmond attends him. condition improved last night. Lafferty is a longtime Methodist Episcopal Church South pastor with many Virginia friends.
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Winchester
J. J. Lafferty
Crozet
Memorial Hospital
Richmond
Tafferty
Norfolk
Edgar J. Lafferty
Lafferty
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Virginia
Star prints earlier on Thanksgiving Day
The Star will publish early this morning to allow staff to take part of its shifts before 4:45 PM. This follows the paper’s Thanksgiving Day custom as the only working day when no issue is printed, with Christmas Day being the sole holiday.
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the Star
Cooper Bros Water White Oil Offered for Sale
An OCR fragment states Cooper Bros sell 160 teat Water White Oil and no other brand to ensure purity. It mentions Orndorff & McVicar and hints at a purchase or advertising context.
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Cooper Bros
Orndorff & McVicar
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Ohio Railroad
Mr. Flood
Elrey Sisters
Jos. Bryan
Lear
Vinal
J. P. Haddox
Miss Lucy Lake
Mr. Catlett’s Bride
Miss Lay Bride
Woodworth
Supt. Lynch
Frederick County
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