Missioners Sale of Valuable Real Estate
Special Commissioner Benj. F. Bailey will sell at public auction on May 2, 1904 at 1 p.m. at Taylor County Courthouse front steps the Lot No. 284 described in the Brown Whitescarver Fetterman plat in Gration J. Fetterman area. Terms: one third cash, balance on six and twelve month credit with notes and security. J Frank Wilson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Arthur McGlumphry
Admr
Thomas B. McGlumphry
Taylor County
West Virginia
J. Fetterman
Brown-Whitescarver and Fetterman
Thomas B. McGrumphry
Enoch T. Vincent
I Benj. FP. Bailey
J. Frank Wilson
Commissioner's Sale of 16 1/2 Acre Land in Taylor County West Virginia
The Commissioner of School Lands of Taylor County WV offers 16 1/2 acre land at public auction at the Grafton courthouse steps starting 1 PM April 28 1908. Bids require cash to cover court costs with the balance on 6 and 12 month notes secured by purchasers. The tract lies on White Day Creek adjoining Musgrove Carruthers and Matthew with timber valued and described by plat of R A Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
John A. F. Martin
Taylor County
Circuit Court
Court House
Grafton
West Viginia
R. A. Morrow
A.W. Burdett
Obsolete West Virginia school lands sale announced
Atte of West Virginia vs John A P Martins heirs and others in Taylor County chancery sets sale of a one acre lot in Astor Town at public auction. The sale at Grafton Court House front steps begins 1 PM April 28 1905 with six and twelve month notes. costs and expenses covered by the suit. A. W. Burdett Commissioner of School Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Astor
HR. H. Clark
Silas Stuart
Marshall Bailey
Free Will Baptist Church of
Fairview
Samuel Bartlett
Taylor County
A. W. Burdett
Ohn Scranage
Lands Sale Among West Virginia Heirs in Taylor County
State of West Virginia versus John A F Martin heirs John Scranage and others. Commissioner of School Lands for Taylor County will auction land by decree dated January 28 1908 at the Court House front door Grafton at 1 pm April 28 1908. Parcel on Lost Run in Booth Greek District Taylor County contains 44 acres owned by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
John A. F. Martin
John Scranage
Taylor County
Circuit Court
John A, F
Court House
Grafton
Lost Run
Booth
Greek District
Absorbent Oil Promised as Quick Pain Relief
A letter touts XXX Absorbent Oil as the greatest and quickest relief for pain both internal and external. It claims effectiveness for cramps colic and general pains from cat scratches to rheumatism and guarantees satisfaction through drug stores and country merchants.
Fragmentary WV State Payment Note
Partial OCR shows a reference to John Scranage handing to pay the proportional part of the State of West Virginia with a stray 44-at fragment.
West Virginia Auction Of Taylor County School Lands
State of West Virginia invites public sale of 20 acre tract in Booths Creek District on April 28 1908 at 1 pm at the front door of Gratton Court House. Property adjoins D. W. Prunty and John H. Lawler heirs and is currently occupied by Bailey Knight and Louisa Knight. Sale conducted under the Commissioner of School Lands to satisfy claim against C W Creel’s heirs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
C. W. Creel
Taylor County
Circuit Court of
Court House
Gratton
Loston
Booths Creek
D. W. Prunty
John H. Lawler
Bailey Knight
Louisa Knight
A.W. Burdett
Sale of 2 Acre Lot by Chancellor in Taylor WV
The lands commissioner announces a public auction at the Grafton courthouse front door in Taylor County West Virginia on the Sunday of April 1908 at 1 pm. The sale covers a 2 acre tract on Three Park Creek in Fetterman District, conveyed to John W. Mason by John W. Mason as special commissioner in a chancery case dated December 28 1882. Also included is notice to lien holders by the Grafton Window Glass Co. creditors to file claims by April 8 1908. The notice mentions Rhode Island Red chickens for sale at 1.00 per setting by C Pratt of Beech Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
C. W. Crocl
Taylor County
Circuit Court
C. W. Creel
Court House
Grafton
A.W. Burdett
D. C. Pitt
Rhode Island
John N. Tregellas
Window Glass Company
Grafton Window Glass Company
Grafton Window Glass Co
Taylor Co
G. W. Ford
How the Candidates Now Stand
The Parkersburg Dispatch reports early governor race tallies from independent sources. It highlights Scherr leading Swisher with many counties leaning, notes doubts over a dark horse, and lists county totals for Scherr Swisher across Barbour Calhoun Clay Diddilige Jackson Kanawha Nicholas Tyler Roane Upshur Wirt Morgana Ohio Brooke Perrin Marshall Marion Taylorsesteyersey Mason Jefferson Harrison Summers Raleigh Monroe Grant Tucker Hardy Mineral Fayette Hampshire Wetzel, totaling 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Scherr
Friends of the Auditor
Bergen
Swisher Barbour
Calhoun
Clay
Diddilige
Jackson
Kanawha
Nicholas
Tyler
Eeesee
Roane
Upshur
Wee
G Wirt
Morgana
Ohio
Brooke Perrin
Marshall
Marion
Taylorsesteyersey
Mason
Jefferson
Harrison
Summers
Raleigh
Monroe
Grant
Tucker
Hardy Mineral
Fayette
Hampshire
Wetzel
Scherr Is Endorsed By Randolph Republican Chiefs
The Randolph Republican county convention endorsed A. C. Scherr for governor and Taft for president. Delegates were instructed to vote for delegates at large for the Chicago national convention, with Scherr declared the candidate. Elkins was named state senator. the meeting praised national and state administrations. The convention was harmonious with a large Scherr endorsement demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikins
Randolph
Second
A. C. Scherr
Taft
Parkersburg
Chicago
Can- Elkins
Scher
Stark Baker
Homesteads Opened in Western Canada for Settlement
Thousands of 160 acre homesteads in Saskatchewan and Alberta districts are opened under Revised Homestead Regulations. Entry may be by proxy for a $10 fee. Regions offer grain growing, stock raising, and mixed farming with healthful climate, churches, schools, and good laws. For pamphlet Last Best West, send inquiries to Consolidated agencies in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Lanasas
Treleds.c
Malan House
Pshare. Pa
Buckhannon Oil Boom Began With Holden Initiative
In Buckhannon, April 20, 1903, C. Holden and partners organized the Buckhannon Relief Oil & Gas Company after securing 6,000 acres in Upshur county. Holden moved from Mt. Clare and rallied local businessmen to back a gas and oil boom, aiming to maximize profits for residents. Also listed are undelivered letters and recent West Virginia patent notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Holden
R. F. Perine
W. S. Jenkins
Upshur
Buckhannon
Field Workers Conference Opens in Athens Georgia
The Field Workers Religious Conference of the Third International district, including Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, opened in Athens with large delegations. The event marks a significant gathering of regional ministers and lay leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Field Workers’ Religious Conference
Third International
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississppi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Not to Be Gotten Off So Easy In Parkersburg April 20
Hon. Arnold C. Scherr visited Parkersburg for a few hours amid admirers from Wood county. He denied discussion of alleged political plots and said his candidacy is receiving fair support from favorable counties. He warned against bosses, refused to discuss the Wheeling Register report, and defended party unity while predicting nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Arnold C. Scherr
Wood County
Scherr
Swisher
Wetzel
Dawson
West Virginia
Republican Party
Mason
Judge Moss
Rious
May breaks LNG in buggy accident endangering campaign
Attorney General Parke W. May suffered a double fracture when his horses ran away in Hamlin last Thursday. Mrs. May states surgery removed bone to manage the break and recovery may be slow, potentially crippling his ability to participate in the Republican attorney general race. His campaign work will be carried on by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke W. May
Hamlin
Washington
Mr. May
Horseshoers in Session in Columbus Ohio
Ohio members of the Master Horse Shoers Association began a two day session at the Southern Hotel in Columbus. President Edward Butler Jr of St Louis and secretary C J McGinnis of Brooklyn will address the meeting representing the National Horse Shoers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Master Eee Association
Southern Hotel
Edward Butler, Jr
St. Louis
Ttd
C. J. McGinnis
Brooklyn
National Horseshoers’ Association
New Railroad to Tap Coal Fields in Morgantown Area
Morgantown, April 20. A new Youghio gheny and Cheat River railway plans 20.8 miles of line this year linking Fayette and Preston counties with the state line. The project, led by E W Mudge and backed by county capitalists, aims to tap about 38,000 acres of coal lands, build coke ovens, and open mines with a $1,000,000 cost. A charter in Pennsylvania is granted, with plans for West Virginia incorporation for portions outside Pennsylvania. The line will connect with the Baltimore & Ohio at Ohio pyle, boosting tonnage and potentially sparking further regional railroad development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Preston
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Buckhannon & Northern
Youghiogheny & Cheat River Railroad
Youghiogheny & Cheat River Railway
Fayette County
Preston County
Connellsville
Somerset County
Ohlooyle
West Virginia
A. Overholt
County
Baltimore & Ohio
Ohiopyie
Local Option in Peoria Drives Prohibition Vote
In Peoria Illinois voters decide local option on prohibition today amid distilling industry influence. Other cities Quincy Streator Ottawa East St Louis La Salle and Galena also hold local option elections as wets and drys clash. strong Anti-Saloon League efforts predicted several wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Quincy
Streator
Ottawa
East St. Louis
la Salle
Galena
Anti-Saloon League
Mlinos
Conventions of Liberals Called in St John New Brunswick
A Liberal convention was called in St John New Brunswick to enable the new minister to discuss with supporters all matters of interest to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
N. B
Province of
New Brunswick
Double Eagle Phosphate Promises Best Grain Fertilizer
Phosphate product from Double Eagle Phosphate claims to yield more grain than any other fertilizer available. Sold by N. C. Musgrove on West Main Street. 45-4 tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eagle
N. C. Musgrove
West
Main Street
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Sioner
Jioner
Lands Sas Commissioner OF — School
Red Bees
C. Pratt
Beech St
Franklin
Pendleton County
Repub- Means
New York
Upshur County
W. Va
Jostoffica
Lulu Fawcett
Lidie Kerns
Katy Rooney
Laura Poling
Jennie Shiner
W. H. Anderson
J. A. Maney
Lark Hanley
T. M. Moore
Henry Swethak
Ernest L. Love
H. Eb, Dunlap
Wheeling
I. H. Freese
J. W. Romigh
H. A. Carothers
Clarks- Warg
C. “Miller
J. B. Cuslek
Wellsburg
W. T. Scott
C. B. Dickerson
Powhatan
W. A. Dorsey
Lberty
B. A. Fleshman
J. M. Koontz
Fayetteville
Rail Brace
R. F. Hadley
Stiefer
Hull
Field Workers’ Conference
Wheeling Register
N. May
Horseshoers
Fahrney
Laval
Drs, D, Fahrney
West Virginia Border
F. W. Baumer & CO
Market Street
Aeolan Co
Weber, Steck, Wheelock and Stuyvesant
Weber
Paderewski
Court Theatre
West Virginia Business College
Fordyce Building
Clarksburg
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