Fanny Rice Gowns Impress Audiences at Brinkman Opera House
Fanny Rice dazzles at Brinkman Opera House with modern Paris gowns and London creations. Her seamless Nile green broadcloth dress and violet taffeta ensembles captivate feminine patrons as she and her talented company perform in The Double Lesson in Acting My Mis. April 25th show date noted.
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Funny Rice
Brinkman
Opera House
Miss Rice
Paris
Russell & Allen's
London
Corgage
Mise Rice
Fanny Rice
Rice
Brinkman Opera House
Gas price hike shocks town council in Grefton
The Grefton town council learned at a Monday meeting that the gas bill for the water works and electric light station would rise from 75 to 135 dollars monthly. Officials criticized the move as an overreach by the Natural Gas Company and urged alternatives, including coal firing and seeking lines from nearby gas wells. The report notes ongoing repairs and staff changes at local facilities, plus a notable marriage announcement in Simpson.
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Clarksburg
Westonfields
Grefton
Supreme Court
Manipal
A Republican Year for West Virginia Voters
Parkerburg News quotes Arnold Scherr as a Republican candidate reporting strong early enthusiasm across the state. He notes vigorous Republican activity and determina tion to win, with Democratic apathy appearing unless sentiment shifts, predicting a splendid Republican majority.
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Parkersburg
Arnold Scherr
Scherr
Death of Philip Keck Monongalia Lawyer
Philip Henry Keck, a retired Monongalia county bar member, died recently at age eighty after a five year illness and a year without walking. He came to Morgantown from Reading, Pennsylvania, studied law with Judge R L Berkshire, and was admitted in 1844. In later years he earned a big reputation as a trial lawyer and leaves a wife and son, L Keck, a Morgantown lawyer.
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Philip Henry Keck
Monongalia
Mr. Keck
Morgantown
Reading
R. L. Berkshire
L . Keck
Death of Mr Layman Near Meadland
Mr Henry Layman aged 78 years and 6 months died at his home near Meadland on Saturday after three months illness described as stone masons consumption. He was a stone cutter and leaves a wife and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Layman
Meadland
J. Layman
Notice to Taxpayers Demands Prompt Real Estate Taxes
Notice to taxpayers demanding prompt payment of all real estate taxes on or before the first day of June. Informal instruction to view details at the mayor's office on Tuesday of each week. City Collector Joux 'Cumxownt.
Miners Strike at Simpson Mines Over Pay Standstill
The Davis-Elking miners at Simpson who struck two weeks ago after a wage rise granted to drivers left eighty men out. Col. Thomas B. Davis met a miners committee who would not restore discharged workers. The superintendent refused to reinstate, and the miners vow to stay out until their claims are granted.
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Davis-Elking
Simpson
Col
Thos B. Davis
Davis
Damage suit in Randolph county court over slander plot
In Elkins a peculiar damage suit has Randolph county court members as plaintiffs claiming James Hanley spread a slanderous report that the Beverly Elkins site for the new courthouse was given to the court and that a $2000 draft was drawn to pay for it with the money divided among the members. Damages set at 5000 per member. Advances in miners wages are reported across coal fields with some earning over 100 monthly, and broader wage gains praised. Dr J J Sooy of Wheeling resigns as pastor and federation leader to move west amid municipal reform notoriety.
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Elkins
Randolph County Court
James Hanley
Beverly
Hanley
Wis
J. J. Sooy
Fourth Street
M. E
Federation of Churches Mover
Wheeling
Sooy
Blueville
B. F. Sayre
Donahue
Grafton
Miss Ayer
Kunottsville
Will Whitman
A. L. Blue
Mollie Swindler
W. T Brown
B. P. Robinson
Jacob Newcomb
Joshua Robinson
Newcomb
Jarvis
W. T. Brown
A Nice Home Wedding in Grafton
Josephine Florence Maxwell and Ernest Frederik Clark wed at the Maxwell residence on West Washington Street in a Wednesday evening ceremony at 8 o clock performed by Rev Frances N Lynch. The ceremony featured a bridal march by Miss Mattie Proudfoot and guests numbering thirty to forty. The couple left for a wedding journey via No 4 east, visiting Alwona and other points, amid well wishes and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Florence
Alexander ‘Maxwell
West Washington Street
Ernest Frederik Clark
Grafton
Frances N. Lynch
M. E. Church
Mattie Proudfoot
No. 4
East
Alwona
Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Brinkman’s Opera House April 2
Stetson’s Double Monster s presents Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Brinkman’s Opera House Monday evening April 2 with Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe’s approval. The troupe promises faithful text, elaborate scenery painted by a master artist, two Topsies, two Marks, extensive mechanical effects, ferocious bloodhounds, brass bands and Lone Star Quartette. A big street parade is promised.
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Stetson
Brinkman’s Opera House
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Lone Star Quartette
Major Peterson Named Chief of Philippine Translating Bureau
Major James J. Peterson, formerly manager of The Mail Tribune, has been designated chief of the Translating Bureau of the Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands. The promotion was made on February 20 and reflects his close dedication to the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Peterson
The
Mail Tribune
Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands
Peterson
Baby Adoption Contested in Circuit Court
In a rare late term case a single judge presided over a baby adoption dispute. Anna Thorn, mother to a 14 month old girl, consented in writing to adoption by J R Pell and wife who would care well for the child, but Thorn resisted. Judge ruled adoption proper after considering welfare, granting the Pell family custody and changing the child’s name from Irene Thorn to Irene Pell.
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Gage
Anna Thorn
J. R Pell
West Grafton
Pell
Pell’s
C. P. Guard
A. W. Burdett
Somerville
Irene Thorn
Irene Pell
Boomed His Campaign in Tiger Ward Meeting
Republicans in Tiger Ward held a large meeting in Charles Stolzenfels' brick building to form a campaign club. C P Guard, B F Bail, Thomas Yates, A W Burdette, U L Staggers, and B F Sayre spoke to an eager crowd as officers were elected and a constitution adopted. The club planned to grow and meet again May 5 in the same place. Also notes on local visits, illness, a mad dog report, and sidewalk improvements.
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Tiger Ward
Charles Stolzenfels
C. P. Guard
B. F. Bail Thomas G. Yates
A. W. Burdette
B. F. Bailey
County Committee
P. Guard
Stolzenfels
C. E. Compton
Henry Fawcett Treasures
George Eaton
Elm Grove murder trial ends in first degree verdicts
The Wheeling trial of Mooney and Friday for the murder of James Hervey, a prominent Elm Grove resident, concluded with a first degree verdict for both. The victim was brother to Mrs. J. Z. Flanny, wife of Dr. Flanagan, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The doctor and Mrs. Flanagan attended the trial, returning home Wednesday afternoon.
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Mooney
Wheeling
James Hervey
Elm Grove
Ohio County
J. Z. Flanny
Flanagan
Unexpected Change in Frostburg Strike at Elkhart Mine
In the George's Creek coal region two thirds of Elkhart mine workers held a non union meeting after excluding labor leaders. Union and non union miners elected one pair of delegates to meet with Consolidated Coal Company president C K Lord to discuss strike terms and return to work. Superintendent Randolph notified and wired Lord in Baltimore to set a meeting date.
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Frostburg
George's Creek
Elkhart
Consolidated Coal Company
C.K. Lord
Consolidated Company
Randolph
Lord
Baltimore
Enthusiastic Meeting Of Miners In Piedmont
Miners held a spirited Wednesday meeting in Piedmont with labor leaders present and new members added to the local union roster. No shift in the strike. miners remain firm on sixty cents and a weighman. Ocean mine workers plan a similar meeting tomorrow as leaders say the goal aligns with United Mine Workers aims. Superintendent Randolph to issue notices tomorrow declaring equal employment consideration for all applicants.
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Piedmont
Ocean Mine
United Mine Workers
Randolph
Sad death of a young man at Wheeling institute
Harry Painter, son of the late J C Painter of Thornton, died suddenly at a Wheeling Keeley Institute after heart failure early Monday. He had been treated since Thursday with his mother by his side. His body was brought home to Thornton for burial in Bluemont Cemetery after a large funeral with his Junior Order lodge in attendance.
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Samuel Steel
Weston
O. F. Riley
J. E. Clark
Harry Painter
J. C. Painter
Thornton
Wheeling
Harry
Thornton Lodge
Bluemont Cemeery
George M. Whitescarver
R.T. Devries
New York City
J.T. McGrawlodge
R. T
Brinkman’s Hall
Bessie Adair
Keller & Jolliffe's
Grafton
Mary Jane Painter
Morgantown
Mary Leuthke
George A. Hechmer
Palmer
W. Va
Lenix B. Hull
Hull
John W. Hall
Main Street
Lous
Western Maryland College
Westminster
W. B. Fanley
Fanley & Swaim
Ohio
Billy
South Grafton
Ceredo
Huntington
BW. Kennedy
Lizzie Conaway
George Jolliffe
Gertrude Steele Nicola
Thos. Reed and
Mondsy
B. F. Martain
Books of Stamps Adopted by Grafton Post Office
The Grafton post office has begun selling books of stamps in 12, 25 and 48 two cent stamps per book. Pieces are bound with oiled paper between each layer and priced at 25, 41, and 97 cents according to the quantity. The new system is expected to prove popular with the public.
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Grafton
Post Office Department
Sale of Washington Street and Main Street Properties
The Thomas Nuzom property on Washington Street sold for $2000 and was bought by Illsee The Eae Ee property. The Inn Ard Pardue property on Main Street brought $2700 and was purchased by J. L. Hechmer.
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Thomas Nuzom
Washington Street
Satararse Pee Ae
Illsee
Eae Ee
Innard Pardue
Main Street
J. L. Hechmer
Easter Day Draws Large Church Congregations
Last Sunday offered ideal weather with a beautiful Easter day. Churches reported large congregations and special services across the community, including notable millinery displays attracting attention.
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Armen
Woman's Music Club Presents First Entertainment Evening
Society and music loving enthusiasts will be royally entertained tonight Thursday as the Woman's Music Club offers its first entertainment. The event should be well patronized by the public.
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Bue Woman's Music Club
Cosa
Rabid dog rampage terrorizes Fairmont streets
A dirty yellow dog, likely rabid, roamed Fairmont last Friday causing widespread alarm. It bit a girl on Main Street, attacked several residents including John Caveney and Mrs. Yates, and reached the railroad yard before being shot by Officer Juco after a club strike. Hydrophobia was suspected. victims were sent east for treatment. The town’s fear over the stray creature led to praise for swift action and concern over ownerless dogs in the area.
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Fetterman
Eevee Perso DR
Jed Yates
Grafton
Main Street
Ing
Adison , Walters
Thei
John Caveney
Latrobe Street
Lee
James Baker
Patrick Jennings
Caveney
Itimore
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A. H. Hoiges
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W. S. Bend
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Chain Gang
S. J. Nestor
Tyrconnell
Belington
Sam Martin
Round House
Cork
New York
South Africa
Charles.Davis
Nancy Newton
Alfred Newton
Harrison Curry
Baptist Church
Philip Keck
Mr. Layman
Blancy's
West Virginia
Uncle Tom
Major Peterson
Philippine Translating Bureau
Wheeling Hospital
Books of
Woman's Music Club
Rov. Parks
Leechburg
Lutheran Church
Thadius Bell
Pittsburg
O. J. Fleming
Mabie
Randolph County
John Hostetler
Kansas
Ernest Clark
W. C. Byers
A. R. Warden
Fairmont
Philippines
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