Taylor County GOP fails to elect chairman again
Pittsburg August report notes Taylor County Republican Executive Committee split evenly over chairman, sending the decision to the county nominees. A resolution endorses the Wigwam ticket from Charleston with Swisher’s state ticket and pledges support. A. R. Warden presides, A. V. Mathews and others sign the resolution.
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Taylor County Republican Committee
A. V. Mathews
Swisher Republican Committee
Clarksburg
Charles W. Swisher
Republican County Executive Committee
Taylor County
W. Va
All Publican
Charleston
Jos. H. Gaines
A. R. Warden
H. L. Marquess
Job Springer
Geo. W. Smedley
J. W. Bailey
Ona
Jefferys
Mathews
Schwenk Named Democratic Senatorial Nominee
Fairmont August 8 The Democratic senatorial convention nominated Hon L Schwenck of Manington by acclamation for the 11th district to oppose W Scott Meredith. The nominating committee included L N Yost Marion C D Willy Monongalia and Wm H Bailey Taylor. The convention adjourned after the candidate’s address.
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Fairmont
Schwenck
Manington
W. Scott
Meredith
L. N. Yost
Marion County
C. D. Willy
Monongalia
Wm. H. Bailey
Taylor County
George S Neal To Be Real Manager Dem Campaign
Huntington politics shift as George S Neal emerges as power behind the throne in the Dem organization despite a state committee rebuff. Churchill-like maneuvering, potential Bennett administration, and intra party tensions color a tense August scene in Parkersburg and Charleston.
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George S. Neal
Dem
Parkersburg
State Committee
Bennett
William George Bennett
Chiltons
John T. McGraw
Mr. Bennett
Neal
United States
Charleston
Grafton
Mr. Neal
Huntington
Conference in Clarksburg Stirs West Virginia Gop Split
Washington dispatch reports a Clarksburg meeting of Republican leaders and Swisher ally candidates to resolve the Taft loyalist and Lincoln Republican split. The talks suppose bolters may back Bennet for governor and affect House seats, with new state election law and ballot duplication fears looming before May to August nominations.
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Washington
Baltimore American
Republican
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Swisher
Messrs. Swisher
Scherr
Mr. Swisher
Lincoln Republicans
Taft
Congress
Lincoln
Bolters
Dolters
Holters
Bennet
House of Representatives
Scott
Hubbard
Sturgiss
Woodyard
Tholters
Supreme Court of
Secretary of States
Kelly Taken to Weston by Sheriff
Sheriff A. H. N. Means escorted Albert Kelly to Weston on a morning train. He will be placed in the asylum there and held indefinitely for treatment of his malady. The community hopes this stay leads to his restoration to health.
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Daily Sentinel
A. EH. N. Means
Albert Kelly
Weston
Kelley
Pleasant Surprise Party For Mrs Bolmer At Home
A large gathering of Mrs Bertha Bolmer’s friends surprised her at No 8 B Knotts Ave last evening. They enjoyed amusements and refreshments until midnight before leaving. Attendees included Misses Bertha Biliner Grace Boliner Edith Boliner Ala Shaffer Edith Shaffer Ada Providence Edna Collins Leola McFarling and Messrs Willie Shaffer Charles Skaggs Clair Bee Fred White Waymond England Clyde Richman.
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Bertha Bolmer
B. Knotts ‘Ave
Bertha Biliner
Grace Boliner
Edith Boliner
Ala
Edith Shaffer
Ada Providence
Edna Collins
Leola McFarling
Willie Shaffer
Charles Skaggs
Clair Bee
Fred White
Waymond England
Clyde Richman
Taft Attends White Sulphur Horse Show
Judge Taft attended the White Sulphur horse show before a crowd of about 1500. He was welcomed by Senator Scott and Congressman Gaines, with his party as guests at Jerman Inn Hotel. A public reception followed and he plans to return to Hot Springs Monday.
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W. Va
Judge Taft
Senator Scott
Congressman Gaines
Taft
Jerman Inn
Congressman James
Hot Springs
Hay Crop Thrives On Ward Farm Near Blueville
L. E. Ward, a prominent farmer, harvested 68 large stacks of hay on his Blueville area farm. The crop is noted as unusually extensive for the land area and the hay is described as of very fine quality.
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L. E. Ward
Hveryman
Blueville
Car Kills Valued Poodle Near West Main Street
A valuable poodle owned by O. P. Stroh, recently bought from the Gentry Shows, was run over and killed by a street car on West Main Street Friday. The dog’s purchase was noted as a high price in local circles.
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O. P. Stroh
West Main Street
Mr. Stroh
Hoard Stolen by Neighbor From Infirm Farmer Couple
At a Liberty Putnam county farm near Red House a neighbor named G F Lovejoy was arrested after elderly Sam Withrow reported his $256.02 savings stolen from his trousers pocket last Sunday night. Lovejoy confessed and $200 was recovered, leaving questions about the remaining funds.
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Charleston
W. Va
Liberty
Putnam County
Redhouse
Sam Withrow
G. F. Lovejoy
Begun War On London Lloyds in New York
Regular in surance companies have begun a war on the London Lloyds and will try to have laws passed to prevent the London concern from writing in surance in New York. Attention brought to the Lloyds through their insurance against Bryan’s election has focused resentment. President Joyce of the National Surety Company denounces Lloyds underwriters as gamblers in the most vicious form under the guise of insurance.
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New York
London Lloyd's
London
Lloyds
Bryan
Lloyd’s
Joyce
National Surety Company
Bevan Policy Payment Returns to Widow of Deceased Woodman
George W. Poe clerk of Graf ton Camp No 4 Woodmen of the World received a $1,000 policy payment for the late James H. Bevans. He delivered it promptly to Mrs. Mary A Bevans widow. The timely release reflects credit on the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Poe
Grafton Camp No. 4
Woodmen of the World
James H. Bevans
Mary A. Bevans
Distinguished Visitor William G Conley Visits City
Hon William G Conley attorney general and Republican nominee for re election spent several hours in the city calling on friends and looking up political fences. The genial general was a welcome caller and remained smiling and pleasant, receiving a hearty welcome in our midst.
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William G. Conley
Attroney
RUSHING WORK ON CARS BRIDGE ABUTMENTS NEAR HANDLEY CROSSING
Contractor John M. Keane oversees rapid stone abutment construction for the Poastsbridge crossing over Bartley Creek on the Webster road near Handley crossing. One abutment is finished and the steel superstructure will follow once the stone work is complete.
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John M. Keane
Poastsbridge
Bartley Creek
Webster Road
Handley Crossing
Balto and Ohio Refusing Cars to Mines Across State Lines
The Sentinel cites a coal man claiming Baltimore and Ohio Railway and others refuse to supply cars to mines. Independents report car shortages for some time, with trains of loaded ore waiting idle at state mountain sidings while railroads supposedly stall legitimate traffic. Strong entities include B and O Railway, coal industry, and independent operators.
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Daily Sentinel
Sentinel
Campers Return From Stone House Trip
Roscoe T. Marple Ralph Riley Lewis Doll Guy Pifer and others went to Stone House Saturday evening camping over Sunday. Dol caught a three pound bass in the river and the group brought back about 30 fish. The Stone House band joined the boys at the camp.
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Roscoe T. Marple
Ralph Riley
Lewis Doll
Guy Pifer
Stone House
Dol
Funeral of Mrs Hawkins in Bluemone Cemetery
Mrs Lucy Hawkins widow of John A Hawkins died at her son in law R N Henderson's home aged 64 after a year of ill health. She was born in Taylor county and survived by several children including Oda Huntington Charles Grafton Clyde Danville J1 Perry Oklahoma City and Mrs R N Henderson. Two brothers Will of Sinset Winfield of Grafton and Miss Tillie of Webster also mourn. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from her residence with Rev William Davis officiating and burial in Bluemone Cemetery, Perrie & Bartlett directing.
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Daily Sentinel
Lucy Hawkins
R. N. Henderson
John A Hawkins
Huntington
Charles
Grafton
Clyde
Danville
Perry
Oklahoma City
Okla
West Washington Street
Will
Sinset
Winfield
Tillie
Webster
William Davis
Pruntytown Baptist Church
West Virginia Odd Fellows Home under construction in Elkins
The West Virginia home for Odd Fellows is under construction in Elkins with progress reported and a cornerstone laying planned for Saturday the 22nd. A large gathering of three linkers is expected, with invitations soon going to West Virginia lodges for delegations. Governor Swanson of Virginia will deliver the principal address.
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West Virginia
Odd Fellows
Elkins
Swanson
Virginia
Focal
Funeral Nonday Of Mr Selvey
In the removal by death of James W. Selvey president of the Grafton Woodworking Company the city of Grafton mourns a man of sterling worth. He leaves a family of four children and several siblings. he had served as deputy sheriff and sought relief at Johns Hopkins before dying of cancer. Funeral is scheduled for 1 30 Monday afternoon with burial at Simpson, train No 12 stopping to aid attendees.
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Daily Sentinel
James W. Selvey
Grafton Woodworking Company
Grafton
Progres
Clty
Selvey
Sentinel
Simpson
Thomas T. Selvey
Collie E. Burnside
Nina
S. Arden
Philippi
Dennis
Eston
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Ackerman
Wheeling
North Wheeling Hospital
Usless
C. L. Trawin
First Baptist Church
C. H. Murray
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M. P. Church
Keokuk
Tom McAvoy
Lidtw
Howard Kinter
Weat
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Richwood
Cross Fork
H. C. Howard
Woodmen of
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Simpson Cemetry
John A. McCabe
Kelly
Sheriff Means
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Yyitsa
Jam Wood
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