Republican group shifts headquarters to Parkersburg
The West Virginia Republican State Committee votes to move its headquarters from Charleston to Parkersburg citing convenience for a majority of the state. The piece also notes expanded committee appointments to represent business interests and outlines local tax levy figures, internal Democratic rivalries, and county political dynamics including plans around the Bryan reception in New York and possible cabinet prospects for Colonel McGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Charleston
Parkersburg
West Virginia
New York
Charleston Gazette
McKerkle-Chilton
John T. McGraw
John T
Taylor County
U. S
National Democratic Committee
Bryan
Deer Park
Bryan Arama
New York railway defies court over double fares dispute
The inter urban street railway company rejects a State Supreme Court ruling banning double fares between points and continues deterring passengers regardless of age or sex. A young woman was killed after brutal treatment by riotous conduct. Critics urge state action to set a strong example to curb defiance and restore order. The Wheeling Intelligencer notes that ten years of protection have lifted U S industry to high prosperity and that farmers, not manufacturers, have seen the sharpest price increases in agricultural products amid a general rise in prices benefiting food producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Supreme Court
Wheeling Intelligencer
United States
Heard of Frade betta meeting discusses local industry
Local gathering at evening rooms formed a committee to study locating a large industry. They hope to land the business, secure favorable conditions, and report in a few days with encouraging news. The Heard pledges support for city manufacturing and invites citizen backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frade Betta
Rebuilding the Old National Road Plan
The National Good Roads Association of St Louis promotes repairing and rebuilding the historic national road across Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio and Indiana. It argues the 700 mile route could be restored for under seven million dollars, comparing cost to a battleship and suggesting further expansion to the Pacific coast. It cites Europe travel costs in 1905 to illustrate the road’s potential value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Good Roade Association
St Louie
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
National Good Roads Association
Gov
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Europe
Moonshiner Captured After Four Years in Hiding
Legrand Thompsum, long pursued by western Virginia revenue officers, was captured by Deputy U S Marshal W C Summers after four years and jailed in Charleston before being moved toward Staunton Virginia. Authorities say he operated a still and lumber camps, amassing thousands for the government, with trial to follow Virginia court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Legrand Thompsum
United States
W. C. Summers
City
Summers
Staunton
Virginia
Western District
Thompson
Thompeon
Coal River
Lombem
Sermon Sparks Clarkeburg City Drama Anew
In Clarkeburg West Virginia on August 1 Dr Arbutanot pastor of Gott ME church preached a sermon with the text The crown is fallen from us woe unto us for we have sinned Theme A cry for Mercy He praised federal and circuit judges for their legal stance and complimented Mayor Harmer saying there is some hope for Clarkeburg which has fallen low He denounced a gambling raid by Councilman Connell scolding him as a sworn officer who violated laws The sermon stirred the citys law abiding elements applauding the bold pulpit action as the first public comment on the matter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A R. Warden
State Board of Health
Rashid
Pickens
Randolph County
Clarkeburg
W. Va
Arbutanot
Gott ME
Federal
Circuit
Lnw Legenee
Harmer
Clarkaburg
Connell
Grafton Man in Trouble at Keyser
John W Boyes a Baltimore and Ohio railroad caller formerly of Grafton now in Kevser West Virginia was arrested at Keyser and held for the Mineral county grand jury He is charged with taking two rings and 7 52 in cash from Miss Sadie Parie room one last week He was found in bed in his boarding home the rings in the bottom of his suit and part of the money in his pocket Rings identified Boyce says they belong to his wife living in Grafton Cumberland News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
John W Boyes
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Kevser
W Va
Mineral County Grand Jury
Sadie Parie
Boyce
Cumberland News
Col McGraw Would Be Recognized For Democratic Fight
The Charleston Mail analyzes a far reaching bid by John T McGraw to host Hon William J Bryan at his Deer Park Maryland home. The writer praises McGraw for relentless Democratic support and speculates Bryan’s election could lead to McGraw being named a cabinet officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Mail
Wm. J. Bryan
John T. McGraw
Deer Park
John Tigafoxy
Chilton
Bryan
McGraw
Fairmont Wertinian
Do Not Neglect Your Bowels Safer Stomach and Liver Tablets
Do not neglect your bowels many eerie diseases arise from neglect of the bowels Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are a pleasant and agreeable laxative They invigorate the liver and regulate the bowels For sale by all medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gooding-McCue Couple Wed at Baptist Parsonage
Vernie Gonding and Berton J. Mcone united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. C. L. Trawip on Saturday evening August 11. They plan to reside on Beech Street, West Side, as friends extend best wishes for their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Gonding
Berton J. Mcone
Baptist Parsonage
C. L. Trawip
Beech Street
Weat Side
Notice of Stock Holders Meeting at Grafton Foundry
Notice to stockholders of Grafton Foundry and Machine Company West Virginia that a meeting will be held at 2 PM on August 23 in the machine works building of the company in Grafton WV. The agenda covers adopting a resolved authorized capital stock and other general business. By order of the board of Directors dated August 9 1906 LB Baynes, Itd aw Or ident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Foundry and Machine Company
West Virginia
Grafton
Baynes
Mrs Sinsel Returns Home From Huntington Visit
Mrs. Howard Sinsel has returned home after a pleasant visit to Huntington. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. White McWilliame who will stay with Mrs. Jed Yates on Maple Avenue for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Howard Sinsel
Huntington
White McWilliame
Jed Yates
Maple Avenue
Special Low Rates for Bryan Homecoming Train Fare
Baltimore and Ohio issues special low rate notices for William Jennings Bryan homecoming in New York City. Tickets on sale August 29 with returning travel after September 2. Details on trains, routes, and stopovers available from ticket agents. includes court case notice in West Virginia bankruptcy matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. J. Bryan
Rood
New York
Balticmore & Oho R.r.wang
Notice of Hearing in West Virginia Court
The Honorable Alster G Dayton, Judge of the Northern District of West Virginia, issues notice of a hearing at Clarksburg on July 26 1906 regarding a petition. The clerk must publish the notice in a newspaper and mail copies to known creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian G
Bani i
Bankeuptes
Alston Layton
Sorchern
Northern District
West Virginia
Telseh Rae
Clarksburh
Alster G Dayton
ReClarksburg
Warriot
Roads funding delays halt West Virginia improvements
The Parkersburg State Journal editorializes that road construction stalls due to lack of money. It argues cash is essential for lasting benefits and criticizes the myth of cheap, golden paved highways. The piece predicts state progress will bring a blooming West Virginia once funding arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Levy Fixed by Grafton Board of Education
The Grafton Independent School District Board fixes school levies at Teachers Fund 23 cents, Building Fund 7 cents, Bonded debt 9 cents, totaling 40 cents per $100. The board may adjust fractions to 7 cents for building and 10 cents for interest and sinking, but total remains 40 cents to sustain a nine month term and maintain city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Grafton Independent School District
Peach yellows threatens Berkeley county peach crop
Martinsburg West Virginia August 14 1914 Alexander Clohan president of the West Virginia State Horticultural Society calls a Berkeley County Horticultural Society meeting for August 25 to discuss halting the yellows disease devastating peach orchards. He warns unless drastic action is taken every peach tree may die and urges burning infected trees and a two year rest before replanting to save the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Alexander Clohan
West Virginia State Horticultural Society
Berkeley County Horticultural Society
Cloban
Berkeley County
Erkelgy County
Community Guests and Local Moves Report
R D 1 items note visitors including Myrtle Martin and daughter Miee Clara of Bridgeport visiting Mr and Mrs J A Wilson. Rev Coleman Wilson of California returns from the Holy Land to preach at Wesley Chapel and Knottsville church next Sunday at 10 30. Miee Seva Kimmel and Mise Gail Rogere of Grafton stayed with Mies Nitia Grace Means. Arthur and Guy Allender, formerly Morgantown students, visited relatives. Santa Thomas and Fog Wilson visit Gratton and Haymond relatives. Wm Lyman and family from Bartley Nebraska return for visits with Buckhannon connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Martin
Miee Clara
Bridgeport
J. A. Wilson
Coleman Wilson
California
Holy Land
Harriet Lewellen
Wilson
Wesley Chapel
M. E
Knotteville
Miee Seva Kimmel
Mise Gail Rogere
Grafton
Mies Nitia Grace Means
Haymonde
J. R. Cole
Gratton
Wm. Lyman
Bartley
Nebraska
Buckhannon
Public Omoein Merchants and Shanior Bank Building
Public notices from WRAFTON West Virginia reference the Omoein Merchants and the Shanior Bank Building. The item outlines property, tenancy, and public interest actions affecting these entities and the local area. Officials announce meetings, bids, or deadlines impacting the two institutions and the building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omoein Merchants
Shanior Bank
Wrafton
W.va
Knottsville Sunday School Convention Set Next Saturday
The Knottsville Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention at Knotts Grove next Saturday. All invited to attend. Rev. 8 B. Hart admitted nine probationers to full church membership at Knottsville last Sunday. Mr Lesley L. Rogers, a noted Grafton society man, has left The Pines and returned to Grafton last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knottsville
Old Chronic Sore Healing with Chamberlain Salve
A brief promotion states Chamberlain's Salve best suits old chronic sores as a dressing. It notes sores should not be fully healed but kept in good condition, touting the salve as especially valuable. Sold by all medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Cincinnati Reds Defeat Clarksburg Team 15 In Stiff Game
In Clarksburg on Aug 14 the Cincinnati Reds of the National League beat the local team 15 to 0 in a strong showing. Will McLane pitched a steady game for the Reds while Bob Conaway starred at first base for Clarksburg. Paddy Livingston, Reds catcher, credited with calm leadership as the visitors surged late to break the game open in the seventh inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Cincinnati Reds
Will McLane
Bob Conaway
Fiest
Public Sale Notice From Shelby Run Near Prantytown
Public sale to be held Wednesday August 22 at residence on Shelby run one mile south of Prantytown head of Rey ort heros. Stock household goods farming implements to be sold. Misses Rhea Heironnmos Ada Kim mell and others returned from Oakland guests of Mrs Sue Shirer. Mr T E Cole ill at home on Washington Street. Master Harold Holy visiting grandparents on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Run
Prantytown
Reyort Heros
Rhea Heironnmos
Ada Kimmell
Oakland
Mies Sue Shirer
Harold Holy
Albert Holy
Sutton
J. George Preiss
Main Street
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Keyser
Col. McGraw
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
New York City
United States of America
Northern Disstrict
West Virginiaysi
United States District Court
East End
Ots
Terra Firma
F., ¥. Bailey
Chancery
Pittsburg Dental College
Western University of Pennsylvania
H.E. Friesell
D.D.S
Openn Ave
Pittsburg
Lization
J. Willhide
Setisn
Om Ker
Foley
T. E. Cole
Wrehington Street
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