Morgantown and Morgantown era politics and rail issues
In a crowded West Virginia scene, Democratic maneuvering unfolds with two state headquarters planned in Charleston and Parkersburg, while local matters in Morgantown involve street paving funded by orders rather than bonds. Grafton debates B and O railroad shop relocations, accusing a scare tactic, as county finances face itemized accounting concerns and voter sentiment on infrastructure and party leadership.
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Charleston
Parkersburg
West
Morgantown
Grafton
Surprise Sprung On Col Bryan and His Running Mate Adlia
Aug. 5 Indianapolis dispatch reports a political event with Col Bryan and running mate Adlia nominated last July. Citizens gathered in Hoosier capital. demonstrations, speeches, and crowd scenes mark the day. The piece notes community leaders, local visits, and ongoing human-interest items from Grafton and nearby areas.
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Col
Bryan
Adlia
Policy plank of the Republican Party in trade and communications
The Republican platform advocates a chip subsidy bill to boost American shipping and dock services, establish American banks in the East and West Indies to avoid London tolls, lay a Pacific cable with American landing sites, and build an Isthmian canal as a peace driven commerce measure to expand foreign trade.
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East
West Indies
London
Republican Party
Hawaii
Guam
Philippines
Party of Prosperity
Grafton Building and Loan seeks loan bids
The Grafton Building and Loan Association offers five thousand dollars to loan with bids due August 30th at 8 p m. Applications may be made to President Hon. H Gramm directors or to the secretary Joax L. HecuMer, Secretary.
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Grafton Building and Loan Association
H. Gramm
Joax L. HecuMer
Low Rate Sunday Excursions This Summer
Excursion tickets on Sundays in July and August include Wheel ing and return on train 5 4 for 1.50 Parkersburg return on trains 71 72 for 1.50 and trips to any point between Grafton and Wheeling or Grafton and Parkersburg with a one fare and 10 cent round trip rate.
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Wheeling
Parkersburg
Grafton
Wheat exchange offer at Doonan's building
Farmers may exchange wheat for Webster Flour at Doonan's building on Main Street in Grafton. Agent Nuzom is coordinating the program.
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Webster
Doonan’s
Main Street
Grafton
Tnos
Nuzom
Webster Pick-Ups In Town And Country Friends
West Grafton visitors era, Miss Ruby Bonafield and Miss Gertrude Lal, with aunts and friends, attend church and Sunday School events. Local residents mingle at social calls, bicycle trips, and festivities in Pranty town and Thornton. Updates mention a baby’s health improving, relatives visiting, and nearby coal and clay prospecting stirring the area.
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Ruby Bonafield
West Grafton
Gertrude Lal
Irene Warner
Pecks Run
Laura Tatt
Lucinda “White
Grafton
Mise Gracie
Mise Nora Pest
Wolfe
Hans
Pranty
Flora
Newton
Aiton
Frise
Max. St Clair
Albany
Ind
Madi Bartlett Thynk
Ial "Patt
Carrie Sinsel
M Simonton
Flemington
O. W. Sinsel
Theker County
Mary Sindy
Davis
Sid
Brown
Ian Harrison
Marmis
Sarmant
Mes. Lathan
Washington
Thorntondalen
W. Snider
Fairmont
Chasko Snider Ett
Brannem
Ltoyd Warthan
Elon
Psmumerset County
Pennsylvania
Mk 1 Hagans
Thornton
Mary of
Morris Satureday
Sunda Low
Moellus Avinun
Evansville
Weles
Gratton
Henry Granneman
Thor J War
Newbury
Jas. Brown
Mason Crown
Kerlin Pierce
Harry Morgan Bias
Proms Nuanu
Howser
A Cheap Camera Offered at Local Post Office
An advertisement promotes an excellent camera from a premier maker, stating original price of 15 dollars and a sale price far lower. The camera can be viewed at the post office, suggesting a local sale or display for buyers.
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Anaunfs
Kodaks
City Tax Payers Told Taxes Due for 1800
City Collector JL Diesewert announces taxes for 1800 are due and payable. Visit the mayor’s office each Tuesday from 9 am to ? pay and within two days after pay day. Citizens urged to make extra effort to settle the taxes promptly.
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JL. Diesewert
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Flemington Coal & Coke Co
Notice of a special stockholders meeting to consider increasing capital stock and issuing additional shares. Meeting to be held at No 2 Broadway Manhattan New York on September fifth. Board of Directors authorized resolutions under state law and set terms for stock increase and related actions.
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Flemington Coal & Coke Company
West Virginia
Attecs
Broadway
Borough of
Manhattan
City of
New York
Otluck P.om
IKKI
New York Iilylli
Board of Throetars
Redding
SL Stimson
View Siden
Dissolution Notice of Aug Walker Parag Co Shares
A dissolution notice states AG Walker Parag Co will dissolve. Powell's Interest in lumber ventures will continue at factory sites. All debts owed will be paid to O Augir and the gin will search. Signed OG Walker. OL 8. sugi Walt.
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Powells
Vox
Augir
Amin
Aug Walker Parag Co Shaereterstip
Sugi Walt
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Tom
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Baltimore
Pte 3. & Co-Railpond Company
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Elaine
Suthne
Gyatton
Gaodittis
Fairmont B&o
Fidenout
Angeckia
Yefiroal Company
Gaglar Vonney Risswp
Howe
Seine Wud
Phe Iyel
Gratton Huye
Sentinel
Eatnate
America
Howery
Conty Court
Abe Few
Cteamty
Court of Unis Sual
Cltiasan
J. W. Holt
E. G. Sommerville
M'Kinley
Froderick H. Gottlieb
The
Maryland Brewing Company
Indianapolis
Indianpolis
Hoosier
Erie
Mayan
Mayan’ Arrivad In the City Simntil
Tryan
Stevens
Chand Hotel
Phelum
Mares
Iimvle
Annie
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Cook Coumty de Racy
Clevebuul Club
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Ed Ware
Fanily
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Clarcett
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Daytin
Mt Morris
Testin
Rev. C. Warman
Squire Waugh
J. E. Hagans
Mr. Painter
Cotton
Lauimel Garner
Tainton
Iowa
Garner
Towa
Little Mountain
Addison Walter
Walter
Morris
Efeline Walter
Ohio River
Lerman Tems
Justis Ishmpson
Rey
Hem
Stockholders Meeting
UN Gest Company
Mane
Davie Yail Coupan
H.W. Chadduck
Equitable Life Assuranc OF the
United States
West VA
Chadduck
Globe Clothing House
Friedman & Co
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