West Virginia governor race shapes up with Swisher and Scherr
Rumors swirl over West Virginia GOP looming governor bid as Swisher vows a strong campaign while Arnold Scherr and Clark W. May preemptively announce plans. Swisher campaigns vigorously claiming momentum. Scherr and May expected to enter by next week, creating a two major-figure contest in the state convention.
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West Virginia
Charlee Wesley Swisher
Bunny Emile
Swishere
Eljiott Northcott
Swisher
Northcot
Mr. Swisher
Arnold Scherr
Penhandle
Clark W. May
Scherr
Mr. May
Panhandle
Jerr
Untitled fragment hints at village events and meals
Fragmentary text mentions a village, weeks of vacation, a person named Hargett, feed and drink, and a setup at a location likely Boill 17 12t OUR. Details are unclear but point to a community notice or local schedule.
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Ademann
State Board Officials Meet at Webster Springs
State Board of Trade officials gather at Webster Springs for planning a state meeting in Elkins in early October. Attending are President Henry G. Davis of Elkins and Secretary Roy B. Naylor of Wheeling, with other executives present for several days of work.
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State Board of Trade
Webster Springs
Elkins
Henry G. Davis
Roy B. Naylor
Wheeling
Inspection Trip to West Virginia & Pittsburg Line
General Superintendent F A Batchelder arrived in the city in private cars and was joined by local officials. Supt Williams and division engineer W Barrett went to Weston by Buckhannon for an inspection of the Western portion of the West Virginia and Pittsburg railroad. They will return tonight.
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F. A Batchelder
City
Supt Williams
W. ©. Barrett
Weston
Buckhannon
West Virginia & Pittsburg
Special Session Opens Barbour County Court in Philippi
Judge J. Holt and court stenographer H H Holt left for Philippi to convene a special term of Barbour County circuit court. Several important palare items are to be addressed and the court may sit for two to three days to finish business before the regular September term.
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J. Holt
Thie County
Vattorney
Teri
City Council Meeting Postponed to Friday Evening
A city council meeting scheduled for last evening adjourned due to an extended police court session running past nine o'clock. The session will reconvene Friday evening to finalize the budget and arrange the programs for the coming year.
Knights of Columbus Plan Big Labor Day Event
Knights of Columbus in Philippi plans a Labor Day meeting on September 2 to initiate about forty candidates with second and third degrees. A banquet at St Augustine School Auditorium will follow, hosted by the local lodge for visiting Knights led by Dr J J O Kane of Wheeling the state deputy councillor.
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Council of
Knights of Columbus
St. Augustine
Gratton
J. J. O'Kane
Wheeling
Not This Man Claims He Is Not the Plum Fined
Jos Plum of East St Charles Street declares he is not the Jor Plum fined in police court Tuesday morning. He asks the public to note the distinction and avoid mistaken identity.
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Jos. Plum
Hood Phillips Named Manager of Grafton Traction Co
Notice alleges Councilman Hood Phillips is appointed general manager of the Grafton Traction Co with full charge. The Sentinel could not confirm plans or first moves as Phillips declined public comment. City officials say the appointment will speed completion of the line within limits and advertisers offer studio photo services for orders.
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Hood Phillips
Grafton Traction CO
Ton Traction Co
Uld
Phillipe
Trac
Flemington to Clash with Eagles on Mackin Ground Saturday
Arrangements finalized for a daytime football game between Flemington and the Eagles of this city at Mackin ground Saturday afternoon. Both sides will field their best players and the matchup is expected to be intense with Whitehead and McDonald for Flemington and Rica and Wilkiteon for the Eagles. The game will start at three o'clock and a large crowd is anticipated.
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Flemington
Eagles
Mackin
Battery Tes
Whitehead
McDonald
Eagles Rica
Wilkiteon
Funeral of Cecil Dale Gillespie Held at Home
From the home of Mr and Mrs Gillespie of Firet ward this afternoon at 3 30 occurred the funeral of their year old son Cecil Dale who died last night after a short illness of cholera infantum. Rev Meredith conducted the services and interment was at Bluemont. A floral tribute came from Pagh and Beavers Co.
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Gillespie
Firet
Cecil Dale
Meredith
West Main Street
Bluemont
Pagh & Beavers Co
Amuse-U Theatre Proprietor Stricken With Appendicitis
P Granthan, proprietor of the Amuse-U theatre, suffered a severe appendicitis attack last evening. He has worsened but shows slight improvement and may be moved to Scottdale, Pa, or Fairmont hospital for surgery. The Sentinel urges readers to subscribe.
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P. Granthan
Amuse-U Theatre
Scottdale
Fairmont
Shaking up in Balto and Ohio official roster changes
The Baltimore and Ohio announces changes in its officials. A W Thompson is promoted from Wheeling division to chief engineer of the maintainance of way department, replacing J R Dickson who resigned unexpectedly. Dickson may move to another railroad, while Robert had already left for Missouri Pacific before Thompson’s promotion. Dickson long served the B and O and rose from the ranks.
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The
Balto & Ohio
Baltimore & , ‘Ohio
A W. Thompson
Wheeling
J. R. Dickson
Dickson
the Sentinel
Jr. Riebert
Missouri Pacific
A.W. Thompson
Thompson
J. B. Dickeon
Dickeon
Elks Indictment Set for Special Monongalia Court
Judge John W. Maron of the Malion Monongalia circuit calls a special term for Friday August 9 at 9 o clock to rule on multiple cases of public interest. The key matter is the State of West Virginia versus the Erie lodge of Morgantown over intoxication of members and related indictments.
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John W. Maron
Malion
Monongalia
Monongalia County
West Virginia
Erie Lodge
Morgantown
Elks Lodge
Grand
Ritters Sell Pleasant Creek Farms to William Mallonee
The Ritter family sells two Barbour county farms totaling 193 acres near Pleasant Creek and Laurel Creek for 10000 dollars to William Mallonee of this city. The deal includes timber land and coal rights, and ends the Ritters long dispute in Pleasant Creek, with likely relocation to Grafton.
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Pleseant Creek
Grafton
Barbour County
William Mallonee
Pleasant Creek
Laurel Craek
Arden
Mallonee
Ritters
Peasant Creek
Dance at Park Promises Social Highlight at Grafton Park
The Sellors Club hosts a dance at Grafton Park tonight for members and friends. The group will ride to the park at 6 30 and dancing starts immediately until 11 30. Vincent's fall orchestra will provide music, and a B and O special train will run for the return trip. The dancing pavilion is being repaired today to ensure a first class venue.
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Grafton Park
Sellors Club
Vincent
Wreck and Assault Tackled in Evening Court
A minor B&O accident at West Union injures fireman Robert Wooster mistiming a derrick near the track. Separate disorderly conduct cases loom as Earl McKean Robert Gum and others clash with police on Market Street. fines totaling 29.30 and 14.30 levied.
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Weet Union
Robert Wootter
West Union
Wooster
No. 12
Earl McKean
Robert Gum
Market Street
Bragg
W. R Bragg
McKean
McKean Under Arreet
Hary Nelson
Booth
Italian gangster suspect held after Monday hearing escalation
Morabita Guisseppi, arrested Tuesday evening at Fetterman and jailed on extortion charges against Baltimore & Ohio employee Joseph Graldi, faced a brief exam before Squire Lily. He admitted being among two men who arrived but denied involvement in the extortion, while officers pursue the remaining four gang members for a combined hearing if possible.
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Morabita Guisseppi
Fetterman
Joseph Graldi
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Squire Lily
Graldi
Guisseppe
Daily Weather Report Fair and Warmer Tonight
Fair and warmer tonight with idle showers and a warmer Friday. Call at the Pamp Factory for items with whistle signals. Grafton Wood Working Go offers may appeal, expect to see price notes.
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Grafton
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Arthur Wright Studio
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Arthur Wright
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