Alfalfa Ad Horse Feed Tests Show Ration Benefits
A War Department and Kansas State Experiment Station study tested 76 to 78 work horses over 140 days to compare oats, corn, alfalfa and other feeds. Results favored cheaper rations with alfalfa, noting a 60 percent weight gain in some cases versus higher-cost hay diets, under strict military supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jenkins
War Department and State Experiment Station of
Kansas
Brantimothy Ihay
Grafton Council Sets Tax Levy and Bond Plan
In an August session the Grafton city council approved a municipal levy of 35 cents per $100 valuation for the coming year, outlining receipts totaling 49,181.94 and disbursements of 82,625.4. To cover debt service on 1903 and 1912 bonds, a special bond levy of 15 cents was proposed, with the total levy aimed at 40,452.81 for municipal purposes and 3,? for bond obligations.
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State OF
West Virginia
Taylor
Grafton
Taylor County
Boyd Building
W. Merle Watkins
W. C. Hanway
B. Jenkins
S. A. Shackelford
J. F. Poe
John L. Hechmer
J. O. Jaco
W. P. Withers
R. E. Blaney
E. F. Clark
H. J. Pracht
Water Department
Board of Public Works
Stone Sent 10 Moundsville Prison Transfer in Assault Case
Under advice of Prosecuting Attorney W W Doney, Sheriff Tabler sent Harry Stone, charged with criminal assault on a nine year old, to the penitentiary at Moundsville. He was moved secretly from the jail rear, with heavy guard, to prevent escape, then transported via Grafton and Taylor County to Moundsville for safekeeping until further evidence can be sifted.
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Acing
W.W. Doney
Martinsburg
Tabler
Pleed
Hary Stone
Moundsville
Stone
Treble
Brough
Grafton
Taylor County
Assessments Rise for Chesapeake & Potomac in WV Tax
The state board of public works reports the 1913 assessment for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in West Virginia at 1 500 000, up from 225 000 in 1912. The overall increase for telephone and telegraph companies is about 337 000, signaling decreases for many smaller corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Charleston
State Board of Public Works
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
West Virginia
Conductor Becomes Oil Farmer After Big Well Strike
John Pogue, Beech Bottom farm owner near Wheeling, long a Pan Handle Traction conductor, taps a no. 3 well that yields at least 160 barrels daily, boosting his wealth. Other wells planned, Pogue could sell his farm for many times its pre discovery value.
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Wheeling
Beech Bottom
Hving
John Pogue
Pan Handle
Rock Ledge Ot! Company
Pogue
Escapee Surrenders At City Dispensary
Hartman, who fled from an isolation cottage south of St Louis early Friday, surrendered at the city dispensary Monday after traveling to Peoria and returning upon advice. He was taken to the quarantine station from which he had escaped.
John Wesley Marshall obituary at Astor
John Wesley Marshall aged 66 a well known County resident died yesterday at his Astor home after a brief illness. He leaves a wife two daughters and one son. The funeral will be held tomorrow with interment in Astor Cemetery. Services to be conducted by Rev J H Mosbur.
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Daily Sentinel
John Wesley Marshall
Astor
Astor Cemetery
J. H. Mosbur
Leasing Big QL and 64S Feld Here Leas ing
Messrs John R Thayer of this city and N P Rogers of Pittsburg have leased farmland in Fetterman district and planning to cover over eight thousand acres. They aim to assemble land west of the Chestnut Ridge with 90 day options, indicating preparations for a large oil and gas venture. Harry Davis of Pittsburg finances the operation. Rogers works Marion county while Thayer recovers from illness. China Ridenour of Rowlesburg visited the city, representing International Harvester. New York pensioning street car horses noted as a comparison.
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John R. Thayer
N. P. Rogers
Pittsburg
Fetterman District
Chestnut Ridge
Fetterman
Thayer
Rogers
Marion County
Boothscreek
Harry Davis
Notice to Contractors Grafton West Virginia 1913 bids invited
The Taylor County Court will receive bids by August 30 1913 for construction and completion of a concrete arch bridge over Bartley creek near Joseph Bartlett's residence on Philipp Pike with bond required and plans to be supplied by bidders. Sealed bids will also be received for cleaning and painting a bridge over Sandy creek at Baby with two coats of paint and inspection by the court. The court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. I J Thomas.
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Grafton
W. Va
County Court
Taylor County
Bartley Creek
Joseph Bartlett
Philipp Pike
Court House
Sandy Creek
Baby
I. J. Thomas
Local social notes from Knotigville and nearby towns
Miss Zora Harbert and brother Lester returned from Barrackville. May Floyd and Jessie Ridgeway accompanied them home. J F Stuck of Newark visited Mrs W B Wilson. Nellie Avis Chidester of Buckhannon visited relatives at The Pines. Gay Shroyer returned from Grafton. R S Hauser visited his mother in Philipp. Ida Knotts stayed with her parents at Philipps. Threshing crews from Dillon Harshberger Annon and Hall operate locally. Doc Shroyer and family of Grafton spent Sunday here. Scott A Collins visited Grafton Sunday. Hon N J Hall of Elkins spent weekend with his parents here. Mrs H S Shingleton and children Hona and Meryle returned from Morgantown.
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Zora Harbert
Lester
Barrackville
May Floyd
Jessie Ridgeway
J. F. Stuck
Newark
W. B. Wilson
Nellie Avis Chidester
Buckhannon
the Pines
Misa Gay Shroyer
Grafton
R. S. Hauser
Philipp
Ida Knotts
Philipps
Messrs Dillon
Harshberger
Annon
Hall
Doc” Shroyer
Scott A. Collins
N. J. Hall
Elkins
Washington debates jury trials for intoxicated defendants
In Washington discussions arise about granting juries to drunks who fall under law. Critics say many magistrates withhold the benefit of the doubt. The debate centers on introducing wider trial by jury in such cases.
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Washington
Fairmont Pair Rescued By Lifeguards At Atlantic City
Aug 11 Miss Florence Potter and Louis Hodgson of Fairmont West Virginia were saved by lifeguards when powerful waves swept them out to sea near Virginia Avenue. Potter separated from her escort, Hodgson pursued but couldn't fight the undertow. Lifeguard Ralph Davis launched a boat, reached Potter but capsized. he then swam with her to shore. Davis's brother John rescued Hodgson. Public Safety urges bathers to avoid surf before guards are on duty.
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Atlantic City
Florence Potter
Louis Hodgson
Fairmont
W. Va
Miss Potter
Virginia Avenue
Hodgson
Ralph Davis
Scar
Davis
John Davis
William Bartlett
Wreck Demolishes Wagon Bridge Near Oakland
A freight train jumped the track east of Oakland and crushed an old bridge crossing the B and C tracks. The weakened structure gave way, delaying Number 2 train about two hours. Also noted: a Los Angeles minister condemns slit skirts and fines for contributing to delinquency. government says big banks must aid smaller ones.
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Oakland
Los Angeles
Graft Limb Experiments Promised by New York Surgeon
London August 11 reports Dr A L Soresi l of New York claims to prove within a month that limbs can be grafted onto humans to replace those lost. He cites animal success and says human trials may begin on return, with two patients needing arms sourced from recently deceased individuals. He notes interview secrecy, language barriers at the medical congress, and a call for a single official language.
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London
New York
A. L. Soresil
International Medical Congress
Soresi
Academy of Medicine
Rapist Held For Court In Fairmont Case
Aug 11 the preliminary hearing for W H Manning charged with attempting criminally assault 14 year old Mary Jane Hammond of 206 Quincy St Fairmont occurred in Justice Fleming's office, witnesses examined, bond set at 650 unsuccessful, Manning jailed. Governor Sulzer note appears in text.
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Fairmont
W. H. Manning
Mary Jane Hammond
Dallas Hammond
Quincy Street
R Leigh Fleming
Ernest Bell
Ralphs Uyder
Manning
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FT. Riley
Steveee
Total Health Department
Luton
Louis
Mo. Aus
George J. Hartman
W. Marshall
Pittslur
China Ridenour
Rowlesburg
International Harvester Company
Knotigville
CIE State Fair
PRN
A Nig Sa
Taz
DR. A. L. Sores
New York City
Sulzer
Maither
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