Coal Tests At Bush Farm Promising For New Field
CECI The Sterling Coal company reports a test well on the Bush farm yields two and a half feet of coal at 350 feet depth and plans a test in a new field near Tygartts Junction. If favorable, equipment will move and operations start there, with local mines to be abandoned.
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Sterling Coal Company
Bush Farm
Tygarts Junction
Taylor Basnett
Mannington
C.D. Morgan
Ransom Johnson
Cash Morgan
Gratton
Mary Joe Morgan
Charles Manover
Kingwood
A. Bainbridge
George McDaniel
Lillie
Elkins
Prudence Ludwick
Ed Rogera
Blueville
le Bonner
Grace Blaney
Bias and Ward
Grafton
J. B
Charlea Manover
Grace Walsh
Clarkeburg
Flemington Election Debate Illuminates Mayor Bid
A Flemington voter letter critiques W L Boyd bid for mayor highlighting his progress and civic service while urging support for Dr R D Stout as the rightful candidate. It argues Boyd erred by aligning after earlier pro incorporation support and calls for unity behind the Stout ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
W. L. Boyd
Fflemington
the Sentinel
Boyd
Taylor County
R. D. Stout
A. N. Stewart
Dr. Stout
Wr Stout
Mai
Village Mayoral Bid Prompts Unity Over Personal Factions
The editorial urges unity behind a single mayoral candidate to advance progress and better town governance. It warns against early factionalism and emphasizes rallying behind Mr Boyd to pursue responsible leadership and improved services for the community. It also mentions wage-structure discussions among Ohio coal operators and potential interstate involvement, noting concerns over a small conference and broader regional inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Boyd
Separate wage talks eyed as miners strike drags on
Washington reports indicate possible separate wage negotiations between miners union and select operators in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois as the administration pushes a regional coal distribution plan. Talks focus on regional committees and coal pools with Cleveland meetings planned to settle strikes in key states amid doubt on full scale national action.
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Washington
Miners’ Union
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Hainais
Indiana
Federal Distribution Committee
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Fifty Killed When Two Passenger Trains Crash
A Cincinnati area collision between a northbound excursion train and a southbound No. 11 train at Lester station killed about fifty and injured dozens. Fire and police rushed to aid as engines wrestled into cars. fatalities centered among excursion passengers bound for a High to picnic trip. The crash prompted extensive emergency response and investigations into the cause.
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Cincinnati
A.P
Dayton
Cincinnati- Lebanon and Northern
Lester Station
Park Avenue M. E
Manaurage
C. Barnard
Pennsylvania Lines
Iman
Two Score Dead in French Lourdes Train Wreck
Paris Aug 1 Forty people were killed and fifty injured in a collision between two pilgrim trains to the Grotto of Lourdes near Villecomtal early today. The crash disrupted this world famous shrine pilgrimage and prompted emergency response. The tragedy raised questions about railway safety during crowded pilgrim travel in France.
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Paris
Lourdes
Villecam
Goodfellowship Tour to Visit Grafton with 20 Piece Band
Clarksburg Goodfellowship tour arrives in Grafton at 10 20 on September 7 led by a 20 piece band and over one hundred merchants. The delegation travels from Pruntytown arriving after a brief stop at 9 80 and continues to Newburg at 11 40 before departing at 1 16 toward Tan Newton. Local residents and business leaders again host the event, a tradition last seen last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Grafton
Newburg
Haat
Tannelton
John Bright Is Sentenced After Prohibition Raid
John Bright, a boarding house operator and soft drink shop owner near St. C. Board, was arrested in a raid on his premises. He faced a charge of violating state prohibition laws, was fined 200 dollars, and sentenced to four months in jail, to be served at Harrison County jail in Clarksburg.
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John Bright
St. C. Board
Squire Ches. R. Lilly
Bright
Harrison County
Clarksburg
Salling Nquor
Two Automobiles Collision in West Grafton
Two local business men, Dave Ross and W A Beavers, collided in West Grafton last night as Beavers returned from Wheeling and Ross headed home. Ross struck Beavers on the left side, tearing the running board, denting the door and fenders, with only minor damage to Ross's car.
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Dave Ross
W. A. Beavers
West Grafton
Mr. Beavers
Wheeling
Mr. Ross
Full Time Health Officers Duties in Community Work
Health officers handle reports of communicable diseases and institute control measures. They quarantine and advise facilities, investigate infections, and conduct medical inspections of school children by law. They lecture on hygiene, distribute literature, and work with press to publicize sanitation progress. Pittsburgh notes veterans planning reunion for 3rd division in Charleston.
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Heaton
Progressive News
Pittsburgh
Goth
Mae Ridge
Charleston
West Virginia myth and facts stir national interest
A discussion tracing West Virginia to a new national spotlight, noting a shift from obsolete legends to a modern image as an economic and cultural hub. The piece highlights coal power, population data, industrial feats in Wheeling and Charleston, and a rise in map sales as curiosity grows. It cites figures on coal, population, and key towns, while contrasting sensational stereotypes with documented facts.
Thornton News Roundup of Local Visits and Socials
Mary and Wilma Jennings of Grafton visit aunt Hyson Devers. L. W. Luesson visits Mt. Lake with sister H. M. Weeks. I. F. Groves of Terra Alta forms singing group at local place. Fred Hargett erecting fine residence in central village. Virginia and Loraine Weeks return home to Mt. Lake after visiting relatives. Mary Demoss and Pit One Annon shopped in Grafton. C. F. Thomas and sons Clyde and Edward attend auto race in Buckhannon. Hubert Annon spends weekend in Clarksburg. Mrs. Joseph Halderman with daughter and two sons visit Clarkabure. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford McCartney of Grafton visit brothers Albert and John McCartney. Daleaman for W. H. Smith Hardware Co. of Parkersburg calls on merchants. Surprise birthday party for Mrs. Howard Painter held as social event.
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Mary
Wilma Jennings
Grafton
Hyson Devers
L. W. Luesson
Mt. Lake
H. M. Weeks
I. F. Groves
Terra Alta
Fred Hargett
Virginia
Loraine Weeks
Mary Demoss
Annon
Gratton
C.F. Thomas
Clyde
Edward
Buckhannon
Hubert Annon
Clarksburg
Joseph Halderman
BE. W. Hoom
Charles Potter
Harold Worth
T. EB. Garner
Clarkabure
Sanford McCartney
Albert
John McCartney
W. H. Smith Naraware Co
Parkers ‘Burg
Howard Painter
Hor
Personal notices of travel and visits in Grafton area
Mr and Mrs Harry A Abbott and family left for Moundsville to join Mrs Abbott's parents and visit relatives in Ansonia Ohio before touring Indianapolis and southern Ohio. Other locals note business visits and trips by Burkett Burke Swisher Cunningham Griffith Jolliffe Miles Miles Bunner etc with various destinations. Laura Stainaker of Grafton visiting Washington.
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Harry A. Abbott
Moundsville
Clarksburg
C. W. Burke
Maple Avenue
Keyser
Frank Swisher
Grafton
John Darwin
Hardman
J. C. Cunningham
Belpre
Clarks Bute
Graft
Washington
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West Virginia
Last Man Club
Adam Marty
John 8. Goff
St. Paul
Peter Hall
Atwater
Minn
Charles L. Chamberlain
South Dakota
Harding
New York
Chicago
Railroad Shop Crafts Union
United States Railroad Labor Board
Railroad Labor Board
National Boards of Adjustment
National Board of Adjustment
Railroad Department
American Federation of Labor
Mississippi River
80Th Division
Veterans ‘Association
Bessemer Building
W.iVa
Camp ‘Lee
Union
Sagare
Kanawha
Blueridge
West’ Virginia
Phil M. Conley
London
Bot Conley
West
Robert
Hell
Ireland
America
Europe
Mingo
Tug River
Matewan
Logan
Sid Hatfield
Herrin
Wall Street
State Department of Health
Fairmont
Unio
United States
Pennyslvania
Russia
Appalachian
Mia
Loraine Painter
Phillips
J. R. Latter
Pittsb
W.H. Bushman
J. Ix
Joseph Skelley
Ee Kidmore
Melvin
Saris
L. Hl. Evans
Buktas
W. B. Trager
J Frank Herron
Clarla
C. J. McCracken
Aersburg
J. Py Dibbets
Weel
Emi
D. L. Gall
Morgantown
Cornig
FE. L. Foreman
Cumberland
Mable Vaughn
P.L. Vass
Parkersburg
F.C. Miller
John Haddix
John Singlet
Independence
H. Elleworth
Baltimore
Jackson
W. Va
Jack Luden
Readngs
Gi Jolliffe
Bertha Kats
Brooklyn
Minnie Relater
Peas
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