Manassas Journal June 4, 1909 ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** File contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by "Carol Phillips" USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. Unauthorized use for commercial ventures expressly prohibited. All information submitted to this project remains - to the extent the law allows - the property of the submitter who, by submitting it, agrees that it may be freely copied but NEVER sold or used in a commercial venture without the knowledge & permission of its rightful owner. 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Mr. Henry Cornwell, of Dumfries, was visiting in Joplin, Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lloyd have gone to Washington, D.C., to visit over Decoration day. Mr. Peter Mahoney was visiting in Joplin Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn, of Washington, D. C., attended services at Joplin M. E. Church Sunday. We understand that Mr. Chas. Dunn, of Forestburg, is having quite a severe attack of rheumatism. We trust his recovery will by speedy. Mr. Maurice De Cator, who has been away for the past three months in the South, working on the Western Union Telegraph line, has returned home with a well developed case of chills. The stork paid a visit to the home of Mr. Fred Cooper a few days since and left a fine baby girl. Mother and baby are both doing finely. Father is proud and happy. Accept our congratulations. HAYMARKET NOTES Mr. Frank White returned home on Sunday, after a stay of six months in Norfolk, Va. Misses Helen and Madeline Pache, of New York, are visiting Mrs. H. M. Clarkson. Miss Normon, of Washington, spent last Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. M. C. Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. James Hulfish, Jr. of Alexandria, spent Sunday with relatives in town. Mrs. Philip Kerr and little daughter, of Alexandria, are with Mrs. P. Bleight of "Green Hill," for the summer. Mrs. O. C. Hutchison is visiting relatives in Paris, Va., this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Clarkson, who made a brief visit to friends and relatives here last week, left on Monday for Louisville, Kentucky, where Mr. Clarkson expects to be stationed for some months. The Misses Loundes, who spent the winter in Washington, have returned to their home near town. Mr. Hartman, of New York, is the guest of Mr. Max Koppe, of "Hill Crest." Miss Lula Williamson, of Washington, is with her sister Mrs. W. C. Hall, of "Shirley." Miss Mary Heineken returned home on Tuesday, from a pleasant visit to friends in New York and Atlantic City. Miss Bell Hancocke, of Charlottesville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. B. Price, of "Lonoma." Dr. and Mrs. Selina Mason and little daughter; Miss Bessie Barksdale, Miss Isabel Mathews, and Mr. Willie Mason were at "Milburne,' on Sunday. WATERFALL NOTES Miss Ethel Simonds, of Washington, spent a few days of last week with relatives in this neighborhood. Miss Jean Howdershell has returned to Washington after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. Randolph Smith. Miss Ethel Peake, of Alexandria, spent the 30th with Mrs. Howard Bell. Mrs. Chas. Bond and children, who have been spending the winter in Florida, have returned to their home here. Mr. J. S. Owens, of Hopewell, still continues quite ill. Mr. Arthur Guilford, of Washington, D. C., was a week's end guest at Oakshade. Miss Lois Larkin and brother, of Washington, are spending the summer with Mrs. Winnard Dunbar, of this place. Miss Clara Bell, of Washington, spent Sunday at "Belle Haven." Mrs. Mary Gossom has returned to her home after spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Sidney Clarke, on Indian Head, Md. June 11, 1909 LOUDOUN Mrs. T. H. James left this week for a visit to Mrs. Ford, at Clifton; Mrs. Johnson, at Manassas, and Mrs. L. G. Grasty, at Orange. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Laycock, of Hamilton, Va., Tuesday morning, leaving a nine-pound democratic voter. The Loudoun friends of Elder J. N. Badger will regret to learn that he is quite ill at his home in Manassas. Miss Helen Gibson, of Upperville, Va., is the guest of Mrs. Wm. Preston Gibson. FAUQUIER Maj. R. H. Rush, Auctioneer, on Monday last sold for C. M. White, Attorney, in the chancery cause styled O'Brien vs The National Lumber Co., the lumber on a tract of 508 acres situated near Broad Run to Mr. R. H. Partridge of $1000. The Warrenton High School closed on Wednesday without any ceremony. Diplomas were awarded to Messrs. W. G. Bartenstein and Erasmus Helm they having completed the prescribe course of study. Mrs. Libeau and daughter Mary, of Manassas, are visiting the home of her father at "Southwood." CULPEPER The Culpeper High School closed Friday, May 28. The four graduates were Misses Edna Wine, Nannie Jennings, Mary Macoy and Mr. Louis Diener. On Saturday, May 29, Mr. John B. Smith, of Mitchell's, fell from a scaffold on which he was working and was seriously injured. He was taken to the Hospital at the University of Virginia. His condition is much improved and his speedy recovery is expected. ALEXANDRIA Col. Robt. E. Lee, Jr., grandson of the commander-in chief of the Confederate armies, delivered the oration Monday at the celebration of Confederate Memorial Day in the cemetery at Arlington, the famous Lee homestead. ORANGE Miss Blanche Shane has gone to Manassas for an extended visit. Miss Fannie Bradbury, who has been away for the past winter, returned home Saturday, May 29. Miss Bradburry is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bradbury of Nason, Va. Dallas Bell, the five year old son of Mr. Robt. Bell, was bitten a few days ago by a dog apparently mad. Dr. Crittenden sent the head to Richmond, where rabies were detected. The little boy was sent to Pasteur Institute in Richmond at once. BRIEF LOCAL NEWS Mr. F. E. Ransdell, who has been quite sick for over a week, is out again. Mr. T. B. Putnam, of upper Prince William, is reported some what better. We are glad to announce that Elder Badger, who has been quite ill, is now on the road to recovery. Mr. Ashton Simpson has accepted a position in the drug store of his uncle, Mr. J. F. Simpson, in Washington. Mr. F. E. Ransdell prophesies that one acre of onions, which he has planted at his home near town will yield close to 400 bushels. Among those who were awarded the degree of bachelor of law at Georgetown University this week were John J. Cowhig and C. E. Ruffner, formerly of Manassas, and Mr. Edward A. Brand, now a resident of this town. The trial of Richard Pines, accused of complicity in the murder of Walter F. Schultz, commenced in the Corporation Court of Alexandria Tuesday morning. Pines is being defended by Mr. A. B. Nicol, of Manassas and Alexandria. It is generally understood that Mr. O. D. Waters, who received a number of votes for mayor in the corporation election of Tuesday, was put up by his friends without his direct sanction. Mr. Waters never sought the nomination. Dr. C. Augustus Simpson, brother of Dr. S. S. Simpson, of Manassas, after spending eight months in the Willard Parker, and Post Graduate Hospital, of New York city, passed a successful competitive examination which resulted in his appointment June 1, as first assistant at the Skin and Cancer Hospital, of New York city. Little Miss Mary Lee Chapman established the record of having attended the last session of the high school without missing a single day or being late once during the time. In token of appreciation of her faithfulness, Miss Chapman's teacher presented her on commencement night, with a handsome volume of Mrs. Browning's Poetical Works. Mr. Edward A. Brand with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Glenn Brand and sisters, Misses Alice and Lillian, moved to Manassas recently from Washington. They are living in the house formerly occupied by Mr. M. E. Whip. Mr. Brand is secretary to the Bureau of Manufacturers, and goes to this duties in the capital very morning, returning on the evening train. Manassas is becoming quite popular as a home for the business men of Washington. About ten days ago Mrs. Michael Lynch, of Manassas, had the misfortune to pierce her foot with a splinter of wood. Wednesday of this week symptoms of tetanus developed, and these increased so alarmingly that Wednesday night she was hurried to George Washington University for treatment. This morning her condition, while precarious in the extreme was slightly better, and some hope is entertained for her recovery. 2 p.m. - (long distance phone) - Mrs. Lynch's condition is extremely critical.