Epworth League reorganizes at Knottsville church
Epworth League in Knottsville re organized after winter inactivity with Rev W H Libe and S W McCartney leading. Officers named Sanford W McCartney president Earl Knotts first VP Miss Francis Jones second VP Guy Means third VP Zanle Shroyer secretary George E Jones treasurer Hallie Shafterm an organist. Next meeting led by Guy Means. Local schools close with performances and a diploma awarded to Pearl Thomas. Court decision to reopen Turkey Gap Coal mines after steam locomotives found in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
W. H. Libe
S.W. McCartney
Sanford W. McCartney
Earl Knotts
Francis Jones
Guy Means
Zanle Shroyer
George E. Jones
Hallie Shafterman
Guk Means
New Liquid Fuel Reported With High Heating Power
Ergin ie liquid fuel developed from tar by a secret process is claimed to be widely used in Germany. It is said to offer about 6 500 British thermal units per pound in heating value.
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Germany
Massive embezzlement alleged at Farmers Depot National Bank
Pittsburg March 28 two informations filed against Henry Reiber and John Young the bank's teller and auditor allege theft of 1 105 000 with early estimates at 400 000 and a likely total loss near two million as auditors and accountants work to restore records bail unlikely for the accused while investigators seek where the money went amid the bank's strong finances with 6 million capital and 3 million surplus and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Henry Reiber
John Young
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
National Bank Examiner
Ford
Akien
Ebank
Fold
Folds
Reiber
Young
New Postal Ruling In Effect April 1
Washington April 1 The Postoffice department rule barring second class or pound rate for newspapers mailed to subscribers in arrears becomes effective today It targets cheap weekly and monthly journals but draws protests from country weeklies and small papers across the country Subscriptions to daily papers must be paid within three months, monthlies within four months, and weeklies within a year.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Noted Grafton Citizen John W Bonafield Dies
The community mourns John W Bonafield a highly respected West Side resident who died Friday morning at 10 20 after a long illness. Born December 12 1844 he married Sarah Baker in 1878 and leaves Ira G Bonafield Ruby C Bonafield brother A J Bonafield and four sisters. A Civil War veteran he joined Reno Post and Mystic Lodge 75 and embraced Christianity before death.
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John W. Bonafield
West Side
Bonafield
Grafton
Mr. Bonafield
Tunnelton
Preston County
Sarah Baker
James G. Baker
Ira G. Bonafield
First National Bank
Ruby C. Bonafield
Surin
A. J. Bonafield
Tunnelton Finencier
Reno
Mystic Lodge No. 75
The
Sentinel
Hearne Campaign Hits Knottsville With Local Support
Mr Hearne and Judge Curtis toured Knottsville with local politicians and several county candidates. Hearne urged personal candidate canvassing, equal rights for qualified Black citizens, temperance, more normal schools, better roads, and a stricter primary law. The rally ended after 11 with music and mud on the return trip.
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Knottsville
William Henry Hearne
Taylor County
Grafton
Judge Curtis
Ohio
Hearne
A. B. Shroyer
Wheeling
Republican Party
Hubbard Poised for Harrison County Primary Support
In Clarksburg on April 1 the congressional race in the first district shows W P Hubbard gaining strong backing from Harrison county voters while his rival Robert Hazlett of Wheeling appears to lose momentum. The campaign notes a shifting political climate as the primaries approach.
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Hubbard
Clarksburg
W. P. Hubbard
Harrison County
Robert Hazlett
Wheeling
Officers Capture Bad Man at Enterprise
Report details the arrest of Jim Sacilio, an Italian wanted in Preston county for shooting three men a year earlier. Deputy Sheriff Jackson and others pursued him after a tip from the city hospital. a brief chase ended with Sacilio wounded and captured amid a mob of locals. He faces Preston county charges for attempted murder and potential black hand charges in Marion and Harrison counties.
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Enterprise
Jim Sacilio
Preston County
Tony Hisometto
Austin
Bismetto
Eimetto
Fairmont
Lowe
Marion County
A. G. Hughes
Hughes
Jackson
Moses Higginbotham
Fairmont Coal Company
Higginbotham
Sacllio
Marion
Harrison
Notice to Creditors of Stephen B Jenkins
In pursuance of a decree by the Circuit Court of Taylor County creditors of Stephen B Jenkins deceased must present claims for adjudication to G W Ford, Commissioner, at his county office by April 4, 1908. Witness J Frank Wilson, Clerk, February 21, 1908. Warder & Robinson counsel. Also ad for Woolford's Sanitary Lotion by W S Jackson & Bro. Drug gists.
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Grafton Window Glass Company
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Grafton Window Glass Co
Grafton
Taylor Co
West Virginia
W. Ford
Commission
Stephen B. Jenkins
County of
Taylor
G. W. Ford
J. Frank Wilson
Warder & Robinson
Lost Papers Restored After Court Records Muddle
A set of Barbour County court records from a Teeter and Moore dispute vanished after delivery to Charles Teter. They reappeared on Teter’s desk amid a mystery of alleged break in and concealment, with a hung jury in the earlier trial and renewed court watch afterward.
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O. H
Teeters Creek Coal Co
Circuit Court
Barbour County
Brandon
Charles F. Teter
Teters Creek Coal Company
Teter
S. A. Moore
Moore
Moore & Teter
Prowler Beaten After Break-In at Alf Jenkins Home
A city gentleman returning home last night spotted a man prying at Alf Jenkins’s refrigerator. The intruder refused to emerge, was dragged from the cooler by the homeowner, and then punched and kicked before fleeing. Harry Barnhouse was briefly involved as the assaulted party.
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W. Knotts
Sunnyside
John Hauser
Philippi
Knotts
Isaac Knotts
Kansas City
Alf Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
Harry Barnhouse
Yellow Pearls 2h White Pearls Prefer in China Market
In a trade note, buyers favor bright yellow pearls, valuing 2h white varieties as most desirable. Dealers in China report strong demand for vivid yellow tones, with price signals pointing to growing premium on standout color.
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China
Notice of Road Permit Application by Citizens United
Citizens United Telephone Company seeks a county court permit to build and maintain telephone poles and wires on Taylor County roads. The session begins April 6, 1908, with the notice dated March 12, 1908. President G W Stalnaker signs the notice.
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Citizens United Telephone Company
Taylor County
West Virginia
Orders on publication in Johnston chancel against nonresidents
In Taylor County West Virginia a partition suit Frank Johnston vs the heirs of John Johnston and others seeks division of 70 percent acres in Booths Creek District. Nonresident defendantsGeo W Johnston Mahala Johnston Croshter Abraham Johnston Hannah Johnston Jennie Utterback Jennie Weisman Hannah Johnston Bryan and unknown heirs of Isaac and Peter Johnston must appear within one month of first publication to protect their interests. The court orders publication in the Grafton newspaper.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Frank Johnston
John Johnston
Booths Creek
Geo W. Johnston
Geo. W. Johnston
Mahala Johnston Croshter
Abraham Johnston
Hannah Johnston
Jennie Utterback
Jennie Weisman
Hannah Johnston Bryan
Isaac Johnston
Peter Johnston
Grafton
Po . Tao Tac
Frank Congener
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Hnottsville
Eet
Mrot M. Rinker
Glade Run
W. H. Canfield
Pearl Thomas
W. H. Thomas
County Superintendent of Schools
Calvon Colebank
Flinch
Mattie
Blanche
Gipsie Swisher
Blanche Freeman
Cora Means
Lulu Colebank
Fred Swisher
John and
Clifford Sturm
Will Means
Haymond Colebank
John Fink
Ray Shroyer
A. B. Wilson
G. G Means
Frederick Swisher
Beechwood Farm
John Sturm
Wit Shafferman
Lesmalinston
Farmers Deposit National
George Hartman
Terra Alta
John S. Graham
Newburg
Wilbur Posten
Morgantown
Julia Bonafield
America
Mr. Hearne
Country
Menai Cas Tidus
Ayer
Ted
Ayer Os
Lowell
Indianapolia Star
Woolford
John H. Gerkin
Prowler
G. W. Stalnaker
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