Government Takes a Hand In Leper Case
Washington reports a Syrian leper, George Ranchid, living in a mountain tent near Elking Randolph County Virginia, is to be examined by Marine Special Service officials to determine status and potential deportation. Officials seek definitive findings on how he entered the United States and his eligibility for removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Randolph County
Virginia
Elking
George Ranchid
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
United States
Basid
Faylors County Boy Offered Copper Mine Superintendency
Attorney H F Bailey reports his brother Bruce, a civil engineer, has been offered the superintendency of a Chilean copper mine at 2000 pounds annually, about ten thousand dollars US. Bailey may accept, but would need to leave country for years. The Sentinel praises American competence and notes many Americans work abroad, often on long contracts with hard climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Bailey
Bruce Bailey
Chile
United
Bailey
the Sentinel
Uey
South Africa
Judge Dayton En Route Home After Brief Stop
Judge Alston G. Dayton of the United States Court passed through the city en route to Philippi after a pleasant sojourn at the Superior reports. He left the depot at 9:40 a m and greeted friends in his jovial manner. The day included remarks about senate talk and a Bryan reception in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston G. Dayton
United States Court
Hie Howe
Philippi
Dayton
Sentinel
Hin
United Sates Senate
Kenwood Enterprise
Charleston
A.J. Wilkinson
Grafton
Wilkinson
Bryan
New York
Clarksburg
Gallery of Fargertes Displays Forged Signatures in Paris
A Paris collection titled Very Gue gathers forged signatures by prominent artists. While passing Rue de Vangirard, a viewer noticed works signed by famous names such as Corot and Turner, all forged. Harpignies later acquired the collection, improving local taste and preserving it as a noted example of sophisticated, albeit fraudulent, artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargertes
Paris
Birgely
Geous
France
Kimkell
Harplgnivs
Too Much Neat and the Large Hearted Man
A quotation about a man described as large hearted, capable of loving multiple women in a single day, highlighting his reputation for generosity and emotional breadth. The fragment suggests character study rather than a full event.
Lyneh Law and the Lyford Law Analogy in Law Notes
In Law Notes an article discusses the origin of the term Lyneh Baw wen fon and its use as a site sense from Engghind. A North Carolina judge in a recent case quotes lines about Lyford law and punishment, suggesting a similar antiquated penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyneh
Lyford
Salem Couple Taken to Oakland in Brass Knob Case
Mr and Mrs Samuel Pierce of Salem were arrested in Oakland on a complaint from a hotel keeper who said brass knobs from a bed they had used were missing. They were sent back to Oakland for court appearances after a brief detainment in Fairmont and Grafton officials aided in the transfer amid denials from Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Samuel Merce
Salem
Oakland
Sherif
Fairmont Times
Samuel Pierce
Sae
W.va
Pierce
Grafton
Oftivera
Peach Shipments Heavy Across Eastern West Virginia
Amid conflicting reports a strong peach crop is evident in the eastern end of the state and shipments will surge. The B and O has ordered extra freight cars and expeditious handling to key points as the season begins. Proposals and notices reference a Grafton site and a formal chancery proceeding involving Elizabeth Trader heirs and related parties in Taylor County West Virginia, with an order of reference and estate inquiries slated for a Chancery Court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weis
B&o
West Virginia
Maryland
Elizabeth
Ducwased
Gear Ak
Sonnwader
Logan
Fred Powell
Harry Powell
Hattie Powell
Lillian
Powell
Atent
Susan Carsair
Pansy Liban
Walter Shaw
Ann McMbuw
A. Metabe
Calvin
Edwant Powell
Elizabeth Trasler
Deevaard
John W
Shaw
Walter
Adaaf
Mollie Shaw
Leirs
Edward Powell
Hares Powell
Billie Powell
Tofant
Susan Carson
Ye Powell
Terry
Mareba
Calvin Staw
la Chanvere
Tayioe
Virginia
emMee
Merchan Wo Mechanics Savings
Hank Buviding
Rattan
Taylor
Waal
Brie Gfretermsen
Notice to Creditors of Elizabeth Trader Deceased
Creditors of Elizabeth Trader deceased are summoned to present their claims against the estate for adjudication to G. W. Ford, Commissioner, at his office in Taylor County, on or before August 27, 1908. Witness, J. Frank Wilson, Clerk of the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Circuit Court
County of
Taylor
G. W. Ford
J. Frank Wilson
Rash Wilson
Why the Devil Has Cloven Hoofs Legend Explains Devil's Hoofs
A folklore tale from Ireland recounts how St Kevin tamed the arch foe. After Satan attempted ruin, the devil was grounded and Kevin sawed off his legs, attaching cow hooves. Since then Satan stays eleven footed in local belief.
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Ireland
Moore
St Kevin
Kathleen
Glendator
Satan
Prince of Evil
Kevin
Echoes and Acoustics in Architecture and History
An excerpt discusses how echoes shaped by ancient builders influenced cathedrals and temples, contrasting old reverberation with modern efforts to control or invite it. It notes echo experts, and mentions medieval punishment methods and a seventeenth century European boxing manual on self defense as related cultural reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jia Jiten
Europe
Nicolas Peters
Amsterdam
Mastra
Inland City Island Names and Solitary Pleasures
A fragmented piece discusses New York's 45 islands including Manhattan Long Island and Coney Island and mentions a government channel cut near Harlem River. It quotes a poet seeking solitude and a jest about newspapers, plus a ledger of random dialogue and miscopied lecture notes.
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New York
Island City
Manhattan Island
Long Island
Staten Island
Hart's Island
City Island
Riker's Island
North Brother Island
South Island
Blackwell's Island
Randall's Island
Ward's Island
Borrian'’s Island
Governors Island
Barren Island
Coney Island
Jamaica Bay
Marte Hil
Kingabridge
Harlem River
Unconscious Sarcasm at Cheyne Row Sound Proof Room
A Scotch visitor to the Carlyles in Cheyne Row admired the sage’s attic soundproof room lit from above. He exclaimed with unconscious sarcasm that one could write and study all lifelong here, while no one outside could reach the visitor with a single bit of advice or wine.
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Carlyles
Cheyne Row
Remains Brought Here For Burial Today
Obituary notes the death of Stephen D Osgood at his Lewiston Maine residence after a prolonged illness. He was a respected Victoria West Virginia native who spent winters in Maine. Burial occurred in Bluemont cemetery after services led by Rev J H Flanagan. Includes an unrelated medical advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Doily Sentinel
Stephen D' Osgood
Garceton
Lewiston
Osgood
Victoria
W. Va
Maine
John B. Watkin
Vicwia
Siinel Osgood
Grafton
Silas
Garcelon
Taylor Cole
Latrobe Street
Bluemont Cemetery
J. H. Flanagan
Annual M P Conference Meets in Fairmont West Virginia
The M P conference of West Virginia holds its annual meeting in Fairmont starting August 7 at the M P church with a large delegation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Methodist Protestant Conference of
West Virginia
Angust
M. P
Baltimore and Ohio Schedule Grafton May 27 1906
Baltimore and Ohio passenger timetable for Grafton West Virginia listing daily departures to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Cumberland Columbus Chicago Fairmont Wheeling Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis Parkersburg and other way points with local and limited services including morning and afternoon departures and corresponding arrival times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
Grafton
W. VA
Danly
Cuuany
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Cumberland
Way Pointe
Columbus
Chicago
Fairmont
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Louisville
Parkersburg
Belington and
Elkins
Buckhannon
Weston
Clarkeburg
Graftonians Married at Weston this Afternoon
Walter L. Tibbeta and Miss Carrie Huggins wed in Weston under rev minister’s roof with immediate family present. Couple returned to Grafton and will reside with the groom’s parents on the West Side. Local friends extend hearty congratulations as church leaders plan a festive reception for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Weston
W. Va
Walter L. Tibbeta
Carrie Huggins
Huggins
Grafton
Gnee
Mra
Thos
Titheta
John Tibbets
Councilman Connell arraigned for gambling in Clarkeburg
In Clarkeburg West Virginia on August 7 the city police court crowded for the arraignment of Councilman Connell on operating a gambling house. He was fined 20 dollars and five dollars costs and reprimanded by the mayor. Connell’s attorney refused to let him testify and an appeal to the circuit court followed. Several other defendants were fined twenty dollars and thirty days in jail with appeals. The case split reformers and the ring, as Mayor Harmer faced questions over a Telegram editor’s raid article. Morrison could not be found for testimony. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure note ends the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkeburg
W. Va
Connell
B. Sperry
Harmer
Othen
Morrison
Daily Telegram
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Lin
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Chertsey
Cie
London Spectator
Faylor
John Gigley
Force of
Flemington
Pittagein Cowl Company
Hain
Iain Arhhiteete
Ford
BOF
Haley
Eugene Sommer Vipie
Gloucester
Eucliad
Geotlemen
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hinkle & CO
Main Street
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