Permanent Leper Rashid case prompts state duty debate
Attorney General May argues the state must consider permanent arrangements for John Rashid the leper. Case originated in West Virginia with Elkins resident, Maryland refused responsibility. plan to transport him to a leper colony is under study as Eskine officials craft care methods. The story notes visitors and his wife’s absence, plus looming legislative action.
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John Rashid
West Virginia
Barbid Bey
Elkins
Maryland
Nim Bamapey
Rashid
Eskine
Leis
Reper
Woode
Pickens
Do Not Neglect Your Bowels
An old advertisement warns against neglecting the bowels and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative. It claims to invigorate the liver and regulate the bowels and states it is sold by all medicine dealers.
Sojourning in Oklahoma Letter Describes Land Buzz
Mr Alexander Maxwell and wife, visiting Oklahoma, write Aug 2 that they enjoy the trip and the country. They camped with Garrett Maxwell and family near Red River on the Texas frontier, fished, and traveled through Oklahoma and Wichita. He notes land bought five years ago for eleven hundred dollars, now worth eight thousand, and says they expect to travel to Chicago next week.
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Alexander Maxwell
Okinehoma
J. J. Riley
Garrett Maxwell
Garrett
Will Maxwell
A. Maxwell
Red River
Texas
Maxwell
Wichita
Oklahoma
Grafton
Chicago
Grafton Wins Monthly Metropolitan Banner
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York City awarded a red silk banner to the office posting the greatest monthly business. For July the banner goes to the Grafton office in Clarkeburg district led by J. F. Thompson and staff. The trophy features gold embellishment brass attachments and polished oak.
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Grafton
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
Eame
Clarkeburg
J. F. Thompson
Gratton
Construction Begins On Rev Obaa L. Rawin Home Lot
The grading of the lot between East Wilford street and Knotts avenue, purchased by Rev. Obaa L. Rawin, is nearly finished. Stone is being hauled for the foundation of the new residence. The hill has been largely cut away and Hon. W I Handley supervises the grading, with progress seen as promising for the project.
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Wilford Street
Knotts Avenue
Haslup Street
Obaa L
W I. Handley
The Hunt. Mrs Impecunious Divorce Suit Inquiry
A humorous quip about a man suing for divorce over a wife rifling his pockets. A joking exchange asks what one would do if found rummaging pockets at night. The lines portray wit about money, gratitude, and friendly ties with Cranker, referencing a crabby attitude.
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John
County Court Debates Bridge Contract and Levy for Public Works
The Taylor county court deliberated on completing the Canton Bridge contract across the Tygarts Valley and approving further work with 40 percent and 10 thousand dollar contracts. Commissioner Morrow protested the record of his vote, while the majority maintained legal action and urged completion of the bridge to connect Grand Street to Walnut Street. The court also set annual levies, outlined road taxes, appointed local officials, and noted vacancies to be filled at the next election.
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Grand Street
Walnut Street
Canton Bridge Company of
Canton
Morrow
Lurungu
Ie Ae Tulsowe
Commie Sioners
County Court of
Taylor
Cantons Bridge
Taylor County
Canton Bridge
Phillipe
Henry
Trmce
Sorrow
Supreme Court
Tygarts Valley
Grafton
Canton Bridge Company
Sheri
Tan County
Canton Bridge Co
Tygart Valley
West Grafton
South Grafton
Eaid Bridge
Widdie Pier
Weatralton
Mor. Tow
Wm. T. Brown
Brown
W. Va
Batore
Fooths Creek
Jesus
Cotinine
Hoguarritie
Lucinda Yates
Charles W. Yates
John N. Bolyard
Clyde Lake
J. Keener
Fetterman
W. Demoss
Lloyd Wright
Court House
M. Davis
BF Bunner
Lewis Poling
T. KE
Davis
Williams
B&o
Good Roads Committee
Justice of the Peace
Thea B. Mc
Constable
Arden Selvey
A. B. Bolyard
Charles Ludwig
Knotteville
Bridge order over Tyaarte Valley river court action
An order adopted regarding the new bridge across the Tyaarte Valley river. The Canton Bridge Company, contractor, contracted to construct the bridge and the court proceeds with the related proceedings.
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Tyaarte Valley
Canton Bridge Company
Notice of Hearing in Norhora District Court
The court will hear the petition on August ? in Clarkabura West Virginia. Notice to creditors and interested parties must be published in the Gratton Sentinel. The clerk will mail copies of the order to all known creditors and interested persons at their residences. Witness the Honorable Alfred, Judge, in Fort Said.
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United States
West Ving States District
America
Northerme
United
William
Alston G. Dayton
Patrist Court
United Sea Ten
West Virginia
Taylor
Virginia
Dlatchee
A. Beak Ray Whdor
Congress
William G Hatt
Norhora
Clarkabura
Gratton Sentinel
Pine Bay
Alsred
Judes
Keyser Shops Restored Work By B&OC Rail Line
Keyser W Va Aug 8 The Baltimore and Ohio railroad resumes car repair shop construction after a prior cancellation amid labor tension. General Manager Fitagerald mediated with locals. the main shop will be 80 by 600 feet and employ about four hundred. The project aims to replace fire-destroyed facilities and continue rail operations in the state.
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Keyser
W. Va
W.A Liller
Baltimore
Hiller
Fitagerald
Father and Son Die, Typhoid Strikes Evane Family
The Elk City area reports the death of a respected farmer Columbus Evane on Monday from typhoid after a brief illness. His son Wheeler Evans died a week earlier of the same disease, and Mrs Evane is now ill. The Evane family, tied to Isaac Evans, mourns a double bereavement with community sympathy. The item notes further local commentary on Mr Rowlett’s possible city visits and includes an arts note about Geo E Blaney placing a Walk Over Shoes sign at Turner & Co’s Model Shoe Store.
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Columbus
Evane
Maple Run
Taylor
Preston Counties
Eod
Wheeler|Evans
Thie
Isaac Evans
Thie City
Hugh Evase
Prantytown
Thle
Geo. E. Blaney
Y. M.C
Turner & Co
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