Death of Lewis Dinkle longtime Charlestown resident
Lewis Dinkle an elderly Charlestown resident died at his West Washington street home Saturday evening in his 77th year. A native of York County Pennsylvania he moved to Frederick County Virginia in 1845 and later lived in Grafton West Virginia before settling here for 47 years. He was a faithful Presbyterian musician and organist, valued neighbor, husband and father. Survived by wife Agnes Mauretta Kelly and three children Lily W Lewis K and Hose of Cumberland. Funeral at the Presbyterian church.
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Wharles
West Washington Street
York, County
Frederick County
Grafton
W. Va
Presbyterian Church
Sepa
Agnes Mauretta Kelly
Lafe
Mise Lilie W
Lewis K
Hoose
Cumberland
Reabyterian Church
Virginia Free Pree
Tie Demize
Fise
Peter Dinkle
Evho Twentsi
Arlington Hotel
Ety
Memorial to Jackson Commemorates Confederate Leader in Roanoke
A late 19th or early 20th century Roanoke page memorializes Thomas Jonathan Jackson known asStonewall of the Confederate army. Attendance by Confederate organizations marks the dedication with Christian overtones and a view toward reconciliation. The text also includes an unrelated bankruptcy petition filed in West Virginia for William G Hall in 1906.
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Roanoke
Thomas Jonathan Fackson
Key
Downing
Feyhoud
Jackson
Lexington
Los Des Confederates
Jackson Wan
Henry Staveiova
Lucknow
Lotiitie
Tareade
Jacksons
Natiouw
Notice of hearing in NorMusra district West Virginia case
A court schedules a hearing on a petition to be held August 19 in Clarenburg before the judge. Known creditors and parties named in the petition are to be notified, with publication in the local paper. Clerk notes date and proceeding details for public record.
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NorMusra
West Virginia
A. Vogspais
Clarenburg
Dnenin
Qstrigg
No Need of a Change in Administration of Our National Affairs
A 19th century editorial extols continued Republican prosperity under current policy. It argues Democrats warned of doom in past cycles, claims prosperity and strong employment under Republicans, and defends the Dingley Tariff while criticizing Democratic calls for free trade and broader reform.
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Washington, D
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Democrat
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United States
Comte
Old Chronic Sore Healed With Chamberlain Salve Advice
An old chronic sore should be kept in good condition rather than fully healed. Chamberlain's Salve is recommended by medicine dealers for this purpose as a capillary stabilizer.
Contracts Let for Thirty New Dwelling Houses
Fairmont West Virginia August first contracts were let today for the erection of thirty new dwelling houses to be built at once. The approximate total cost is about fifty thousand dollars.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Grafton
Monongahela Valley
Stops Work on the Big Shops at Keyser
Report says WA cancelled contract to build the big machine shop at Keyser West Virginia after protests over high taxes and refused accommodation for Italian laborers. Italians were reportedly ordered to Piedmont and Congressman Davis visited Deer Park to confer with General Manager Fitzgerald about halting work.
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Keyser
W Va
Bo & UO
West Virginia
Piedmont
T. B. Davis
Deer Park
Fitzgerald
Men with Guns Sought for Internal Revenue Posts
Washington July 30 The Civil Service Commission will hold examinations at Asheville NC and four other North Carolina points August 20 for Field or Raiding Deputy Collector of the Internal Revenue positions The commission seeks men able to carry firearms and risk in pursuing moonshiners in the mountains Physical courage and experience counted as half the exam The move aims to place deputies under civil service rules and use future vacancies only after examination
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Asheville
N.C
Internal Revenue
Andy
West Virginia rail tax dispute and B&O misgivings
The piece discusses B&O railway assessments in West Virginia, arguing disputes over high property valuations and calls for state officials to set fair rates. It notes the B&O’s dominance in state freight and urges harmony between government and industry while reflecting on broader political humor and historical notes. It references Parkersburg, Elkins, San Francisco fire losses, meat laws, and local growth in Grafton, with odd historical asides about Lord Nelson and Napoleon.
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Keyser
B&o
Board of Public Works
B. UO
West Virginia
Elizabeth Trader estate litigation in Taylor County WV
Chancery action in Taylor county West Virginia seeks to settle Elizabeth Trader deceased estate. Edward Powell administrator along with Geo Trader and others face account, debts, and distribution issues. Court orders reference to state and report personal and real property, debts, and priorities to satisfy claims. Proceedings set for August at Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank building in Grafton WV.
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Elzabeth
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Peel Treter
Logan Traves
Fred Powell Hare
Powell
Lillian Powell
Juan
Nusan Cargon
Pansy L
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Geo
A.J. Tinder
Colidren
Bette
Eilzebeih
Nellie
Logad Proder-childeen
Heoriette
Andi Pansy Shaw
Walter L. Shaw
Ada M. Suaweintant
Mollie Shaw
Howard Powell
Ered Powell
Bowell
Lille Bowell
Suma Curnn
Nee Powell
Marthe
Svenerd
Calvin Shaw
Taylor County
West Virginia
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton
Taylor
West Virginna
Wolea
Amid
Elizabeth
Teeventh
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Tiwaglizabeth
Joho F Rauecher
Frank A. Rauscheer
Rauscher Brothers
Ve. James F. Dayton
Samuuel R Barr
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Baltimore City
D. R. Mackin
J. H Denora
Grafton Bank
Hugh Warder
E. C. Dennoss
Jas. W. Dayton
Alana Bartlett
Cure
Davie and Bartlett
Merchants and Mechanice Savings Bank
Circcuit Court
William O. Thomas
Gotfieb Brendlin
Henry Thomas
Circuit Court
Merchants and? Mechanics Savings Bank
Wet
Virginia
Tevee
Nopaney
Gotleib Brendli
Enid
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