Taft Seeks Compromise in West Virginia Rift
Gessner reports Taft favors a peaceable settlement in West Virginia Republican disputes. A Washington conference with key Republicans may harmonize factions, with Senator Scott as potential peacemaker, and Taft likely to back a fair power-sharing accord or defer to the national committee if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia
Gessner
the Intelligencer
Washington
West Virginia
Scott
Cincinati
Charleston
Stephen Elkins
Senate
Scherr
Elkins
Dawson
William H. Taft
Taft
Senator Scott
Cincinnati
Eek
National Committee
Hitchcock
Injunction Asked Over Northview Plant Closure
Clarksburg Zine pany seeks a temporary injunction before Judge C W Lynch to bar Harrison County Court from enforcing a Northview plant shutdown order. The company argues the plant is not a nuisance though neighbors report chlorine gas from a roaster. Experts dispute any poisonous gas emissions and the county court has ordered the plant closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Aug
C. W. Lynch
Harrison
Northview
Building New Home On Dewey Avenue Attracts Attention
Luke Haymond, a popular Klein store clerk, is building a six room cottage on Dewey Avenue. The street is rapidly developing with pretty homes and an attractive style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Haymond
Klein Stores
Dewey
Sweet Melony Flour and Local Notices
Gidbert Meller and Sweet Melony Flour appear in an itemized village column. Miss Yettie Cassell lies ill at home with neuralgia while relatives and visitors from Glrafton, Mannington, Romney, Martinsburg, and West Side share social calls. An addition is being built on Cecil Powell’s Walnut street residence with contractor John Gigley overseeing the second story, signaling a comfortable new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Powell
Walnut Street
West Side
John Gigley
Powell
Adjudged Insane, Sent to Asylum
An epidemic of insanity has struck the community as Theodore Cassell of this city was adjudged insane and committed by Squire Lilly to the Weston Insane asylum. Cassell, son of Peter Cassell, had shown irrational behavior and night roaming, leading neighbors to file a complaint. This marks a second attack after an earlier injury and temporary recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Cassell
Squire Lilly
Weston
Cassell
Peter Cassell
Messrs. Warden
Mackin
Fairmont Yards
Weston Insane Asylum
Baseball Idol Grips Grafton as Nation Focuses on Ball
In a spirited reflection, the author declares baseball the sole American focus, praising its power to unite and define life in Grafton. The piece likens the sport to a guiding orb, eclipsing ballot debates and other concerns while praising its social and health benefits amid vibrant street chatter.
Very Bold Robbery at Thayer Home Last Evening
A bold intruder entered the West Main Street Thayer residence during a storm while Mr Thayer was away. He moved upstairs calmly, rifled Miss Ivas room and took a purse with 1.25 in cash, then departed. Mrs Thayer and her daughter, frightened, summoned neighbors but could not locate him. This is the boldest recent city robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
John R. Thayer
West Main Street
Truder
Mr. Thayer
Thayer
Tor
Broadus College Tackles New Brick Building Contract
Broad dus College directors met in Philippi on Tuesday to award the contract for a new four story brick and white stone building. Moore Construction Company of Charleston bid 82900 and won after two bid canvasses. Architect Wayland Davidson of Charleston designed a 212 by 42 foot main block with two 40 by 80 wing sections. The site overlooks the Tygarts Valley river and will feature expert landscaping. Ground broken and roof by December with occupancy planned March 1 1909 to host the Spring term. Directors include L B Moore L W Holden Dr Hully R E H Talbott and George M Whitescarver. The project marks a new era for Old Broaddus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broaddus College
Philippi
Moore Construction Company
Charleston
Tygarts Valley
Gardner
Wayland Davidson
Davidson
Baptist Church
Messrs
L. B. Moore
Parkersburg
L. W. Holden
Clarksburg
Nully
R. E H. Talbott
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Poe dies at four months
The little son of Mr and Mrs A D Poe of the South Side died last evening at 3 30 after a short illness. Funeral was held today at 4 from the residence with Rev H C Howard of Andrews M B Church officiating. Interment in Bluemont Cemetery under Undertaker John A McCabe's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
A. D. Poe
South Side
H. C. Howard
Andrews M. B. Church
Bluemont Cemetery
John A. McCabe
Union Sunday School Picnic At Grafton Park
Cove district Sunday schools in Barbour county plan a union picnic at Grafton’s natural resort this coming Saturday and Sunday. The Sentinel ad program has boosted the event as the park gains wider recognition beyond the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Cove District
Barbour County
Grafton
Speck Hus Sion Again Found In B&O Yarda
Reyman Hussion known as Speck was found in the B and O yard early this morning in a condition suggesting he had drunk. He was taken to the county jail and held until sober before appearing before Squire Lilly in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Reyman Hussion
Speck
B. & O. Company
Reyman
Wheeling
Bastile
Squire Lilly
Goulds Dream Is Now Blasted
New York highlights show Gould’s railroad ambitions collapsed. Kuhn Loeb & Co bought Wheeling & Lake Erie notes and bonds, taking control while the line sits in receivership. The Wabash avoided reorganization, and new interests will determine Wheel ing & Lake Erie’s future within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gould
Atlantic Seaboard
Te Wabash
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Wabash
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Harriman
Councilman Remlinger Confined To Bed At Home
Councilman J. J. Remlinger is today confined to his bed on West Main Street with an ailment causing him marked distress. He has been unwell for some time and may consult Dr. Ackerman of Wheeling if his condition does not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Remlinger
West Main Street
Mr. Remlinger
Dr. Ackerman
Wheeling
Local Overseer Appointee Declines Service
Mr John Cassell of Blueville, newly appointed overseer of the poor for Fetterman district, writes the Sentinel he cannot accept the office under any consideration. His time is occupied by other business and he would be unable to give the position the necessary attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cassell
Blueville
Fetterman
The
Sentinel
Revised Homestead Regulations Allow Proxy Entries
Entry may be made by a parent relative of a prospective homesteader under specified conditions. Thousands of 160 acre homesteads are advertised as available in growing, stock-raising, and mixed farming regions with healthful climate and rail access. Entry fee is ten dollars. pamphlet Laa t Beat Weat details rates, routes, and locations, apply to Supt. of Immigration Ottawa or HM Williams Toledo. Canadian Gov. Aut., 2d fl House Bldg., Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
H.M. Williams
Gardner
Toledo
House
Pittsburg
Pas
BW Home Completed for John Potter Love
The handsome new residence under construction for Mr. John Potter Love is now finished and will be occupied by Love and his family in a few days. The seven room home features a reception hall and is described as one of the handsomest on the popular new residence street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Potter Love
Daily Sentinel
Wm. J. Painter
Thornton
Lucy Hawkins
R. N. Henderson
Washington Street
Thomas W. Brohard
Flemington
H. V. Cather
Lucy Monroe
Belmont
Love
Potter
Sam
Chicago
Windy City
Wheeling
Ida Clark
Robert
City
Stephens City
Shenandoah
Hughes
Schenectady
J. W. Hughes
Grafton
Weston
Howard Sawyer
Clarksburg
Senator Allison Ied Suddenl y Dubuque Obit Notice
Senator William B. Allison of Iowa died in Dubuque at 2 p m from heart disease. Born March 2 1829 in Perry Ohio he studied law and moved to Iowa in 1857. He served in the House and Senate beginning 1873 and was repeatedly reelected, with a term that would have expired in 1909. Republicans had already chosen his successor. Nearby notices mention various residents and visitors, with social and civic updates from Grafton and Philippi communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
William B. Allison
Iowa
William Boyd Allison
Perry
Ohio
Western Reserve College
United States Senate
James Harlan
Coal option closed in Knottsville by Conoway Morris
Attorneys and businessmen from Fairmont Clarksburg and Cleveland arrive to settle final payments on the coal option held by C J Conoway and Charles D Morris. The six thousand acre field in Knottsville district was taken three years ago and later transferred to Mohawk Smokeless Coal Company of Cleveland. Prices paid ranged from ten to twenty five dollars per acre. No plans announced for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Cleveland
C.J . Conoway
Charles D. Morris
Knottsville
Conoway
Morris
Mohawk’ Smokeless Coal Company
Randolph Republicans endorse Feuerr in county convention
Elkins West Virginia August 5 Randolph county Republicans met to name a county ticket endorsing Arnold C Feuerr for governor and the court house convention nominees. They pledged full support and declared regular state committee and nominees as the party standard. Enthusiasm for Scherr dominates, with only Swisher loyalists remaining active aside from Senator Elkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Court House
Arnold C. Feuerr
Swisher
Arnold C. Scherr
Elkins
Scherr
Sweet Melody Flour Brings Welcome Rain Upon Sol’s Rule
After a dry spell ruled by the sun Jupiter Pluvius intervened last evening and lifted the drought. A light rain revived vegetation nationwide, cooling the air and refreshing farmers and city folk alike. The much needed rainfall is expected to do much good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
Jupiter Pluvius
Justice Lilly Recommits Kelly to Weston Asylum
Justice Charles R. Lilly conducted the hearing for Albert Kelley on Monday night. Kelley was found eloquently insane and was recommitted to the Weston asylum. Attendants will retrieve him in a few days. Local visitors include Edward Lazelle, manager of a Morgantown ten cent store, and his uncle J G M Denham. Also seen were Alex Blair and Charles D Morris of Fairmont, plus Mr and Mrs McCarty of Shoman, Texas and R M Fisher of Berkeley Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Lilly
Albert Kelley
Ben
Justice Lilly
Weston
Edward Lazelle
Morgantown
J. G. M. Denham
Maymind Street
Grafton
Fairmont Times
Alex Blair
Fairmont
Charles D. Morris
McCarty
Shoman
Texas
R. M. Fisher
Berkeley Springs
Panhandle
Senator Oam Has New Job With Big State Salary
Charleston August 5 reports reveal Senator Sam Montgomery, noted for the corrupt practices act, has held since July 15 a new field inspector post in the state tax commissioner's office. He received a half month’s salary totaling $40 for August 1, while questions surround duties and the post’s purpose. The appointment, by former Governor White, appears experimental and tied to Swisher political interests, with Montgomery’s loyalty to Swisher highlighted during the campaign. The arrangement mirrors other recent new posts created for political climbers, now funded by taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Sam Montgomery
Tax Commissioner’s Office
Treasurer's
Sam
Montgomery
White
C. W. Dilton
Scherr
Preston
State Senate
Philippi Bond Issue Passes For Street Improvements
The city of Philippi held an election Tuesday to decide bond issuance for street improvements including sewers and brick paving. The motion passed by a large majority, and residents anticipate upgrading the town's two main streets, noting Philippi as a finer small city in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi
Tygarts Valley
Barbour County
Philipp
Kamp Kildevil Trappers To Rowlesburg Cheat River Trip
A party of seasoned trappers and hunters leaves for Rowlesburg and will navigate the Cheat River in Tucker County. They bring a extensive camping outfit described as among the most complete seen, assembled from years of wilderness experience. Members include Dr. HA, Jarrett, Henry Pracht, Chenoweth, Sherwood’s William McFarland, William Hesson, and Pog Tibbets, who serves as chef and cub-bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowlesburg
Cheat River
Cheat
Tucker County
Lit
Switzerland
America
Dr. Ha, Jarrett
Henry Pracht
Chenoweth
Sherwood
William McFarland
William Hesson
Pog *Tibbets
Literary Society Entertain at Miss Stansberry Home
Daily Sentinel notes Miss Pansy Stansberry hosted the Madern Literary Society at 86 Charles St last night. The program included a trio by Emma Coffman Edith Rolner and Pansy Stansberry, songs and readings by Gar ltrude Lake M Madera Jane Lake and a piano solo by Pansy Stansberry with a feotitation titled Both Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Pansy Stansberry
Madern Literary Society
Charles St
Emma Coffman
Edith Rolner
Garltrude Lake
M. Madera
Jane Lake
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Gidbert Meller
Yettie Cassell
Mises Alice
Martha Reece
S Trafton
Chas. Cassell
Agnes Leithenburg
Amiel Kuenzler
George Lucas
Arthur Elder
Miase
Lila Painter
Edyth Bush
C. H. Brendle
John Howard
Mannington
A. L. Blue
Independence
John Henderson
Stephen Poe
Grattan
Minnie Phillips
Charles Brown
Sol. Poe
Ira Poe
R. §. Rogers
William Bowman
Martinsburg
Gilbert P
Miller
Romney
Hampshire County
Loan Trader
Black Hills
Rogers
W. T. Roin
Scotch HM
George Grenneman
Lucile
Bill Taft
Bill Bryan
Charlies
Schérr
Bennett
Atlantic City
Mai
Ladie
Broadus College
Fame OF Park
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Sen. Allison
Baker
Berryburg
William McClain
Jacksonburg
Agnes Flanagan
Alice Chorpening
W. L. Browning
J. H. Allender
Sane Singleton
Cecil
William Loughry
Preston County
James T. Knotts
A. J. Cornwel
Near Knottsville
John L. Gibson
Portsmouth
Gibson
Tllinoia
George M. Whitescarver
Phillips
Broadway College
Dor
Webster
Murtock Tobacco Company
Leroy Holsberry
A. S. Bradford
Sandy
T. Hill Marahall
Hill
G. B. Stewart
M. P
Harrisville
Western Maryland College For Young Ladies
Mohawk Smokeless Coal Compagn
Conoway Feld
Randolph
Elkins’ County
W. Va
Halliehurst
C. W. Swisher
Kelly
Oam
Tax Commissioner's Office
State Treasury
Naan
Bond
Oaue
Kamp Kildevil
Literary Society Entertain
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