Big timber tract opens with mills at Kingwood
Connellsville observers back a new timber venture in Preston county West Virginia. The 3000 acre tract near Kingwood along the Cheat river includes white oak yellow poplar red oak basswood and chestnut with three mills and four miles of gauge railroad. The capitalization is 100000 and output includes 25000000 feet of hardwood and 200000 cross ties with seventy five workers employed.
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Connellsville
West Virginia
Preston County
Kingwood
Cheat River
Lord Fairfax
Caddell
Morgantown
Kingwood Elkins
Rowlesburg
Richard Caddell
W. H. Witherspoon
Beaver
W. M. Kirkland
T. M. Hughes
W. H. Cover
Contellaville
Oncern
Henry ©. Hutgon
Hull
England
V. Cover
R. B. Herndon
B. H. Christner
J. C. Patterson
James Sheppard
Arthur Leisure
Mr. Caddell
Pilson Granted Six Month Leave for Metz Move
CHAS A PILSON a night agent at the B and O station has been granted a six month furlough and will leave for Metz to become store manager for Standard Oil. He is moving his household goods and will be joined by his wife this week. J A Martin of Grafton will take his place after Pilson resigns.
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Faimont
C. A. Pilson
B. & O. Company
Metz
Standard Oil Company
Pilson
J. A. Martin
Grafton
Theft Strikes Garden Of Noted Lawyer Charles Preston Guard
A neighborly offense last night left attorney Charles Preston Guard without a crop of roasting ears. The author of the act is unnamed, blamed on hard times and laziness, with commentary on law and farming reflected in the incident.
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Charles Preston
Lonnie D. Cole Granted Hearing After Stables Robbery
Lonnie D. Cole, arrested near Webster for stables theft, was brought to Clarksburg by Constable John B. Sandy. He faced Justice Graham who set a $500 bond for October grand jury appearance. failure to post bond led to recommitment. Sandy pursued Cole via Philippi and Brushy Fork, tracing him to C. Stout who identified him after trading horses.
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Lonnie D. Cole
Clarksburg
Webster
Sentinel
John B. Sandy
Graham
Sandy
Philippi
Cole
Brushy Fork
C. Stout
Stout
Johnson Wins Nomination At Minnesota Democratic Convention
At the Minneapolis state convention, Governor John A. Johnson was nominated for re election after a dramatic roll call. Ramsey county backed the candidate, triggering a wild demonstration with banners torn and chants as crowds surged around the hall. The event closed amid cheers and continued excitement for Johnson.
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Minneapolis
John A. Johnson
Augin County
Ramsey County
St. Paul
Daniel W. Lawler
Henpin County
Minnneapolis
Johnson
Muse
Death shock at Utica clergyman Phelps ends life
Utica New York August 19 Reverend James Duane Phelps of Syracuse financial secretary at Syracuse University died by his own hand in a Murz Hotel room. A revolver and a note explained his act. A crowd gathered as the room was forced open. The coroner seized the weapon and papers. Phelps aged about sixty had long been a Methodist preacher and Syracuse University official. He left a four line note on wrapping paper reading I have done this because I did not care to live. Still I believe Christ died for the uttermost man. The incident follows a report of his melancholy and possible insanity. His ties to the Methodist Institute at Thousand Island Park and various pulpits across New York noted. Also in Utica news the city suffers canine nuisance and calls for action against unlicensed dogs. A short local item mentions Mr Richard Elliott of Cleveland visiting. Rev I W Williams testifies about Foley remedy. and Republican campaign notes from Hot Springs on Taft.
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Utica
N. Y
James Duane Phelps
Syracuse
Syracuse University
Murz Hotel
Thomas Chantry
Wurz
Phelps
J. D. Phelps
Christ
Northern Christian Advocate
Advocate
Bennett H. Titus
State of
New York
Tennessee Conference
Buffalo
Leities
Central New York
Methodist Institute
Thousand Island Park
Chicago
Taft
Sherman
Frank H. Hitencock
Republican National Committee
Republican
Fairbanks
Cannon
Knox
LaFolette
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Ohio
Youngstown
Republican National
Hitchcock
T Coleman DuPone
S Foraker
Lkely
East
James S Sherman
Illinois
West
Vermont
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Borah
Idaho
Burrows
Michigan
Nebraska
Senator Borah
Hughes
Lincoln
Bryan
Middle West
Picnic Extols Masonic Lodges Outing in Preston County
The combined Masonic lodges of Preston County host a day long picnic at a spacious park drawing Masons from surrounding areas including Grafton Clarksburg and Fairmont with participants from Maryland. Vincent's Band of Grafton provides a fine musical program as crowds enjoy the event.
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Park Morris
Preston County
Grafton
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Maryland
Vincent
Baltimore & Ohio shops may reopen August end
A rumor says B&O railroad shops in Monongahdi vision will resume full time for August. Management may grant $2,500 for the mechanical department to finish August, risking a large return of workers this month. If true, September reopening looks near as traffic rises and engines on road remain risky.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Sentinel
Baltimore
Old Steps in Grafton Prompt Replacements Needed
A damaged stairway on the Ethel to Main street route has a large hole and a makeshift board. The city faces potential damage suits and safety risks as the worn steps remain, with calls to replace them with durable concrete or stone at far lower cost than legal damages.
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Ethel
Main Street
Grafton
Aged Lady Susan Overfield Dies at 88 in Simpson
Mrs Susan Overfield widow of John Overfield died today after a brief illness at her Simpson home. She was 88 and leaves children. Funeral plans pending under Undertaker John A McCabe of Grafton with burial at Flatwoods Cemetery near Philippi on Saturday.
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Susan Overfield
John Overfield
Simpson
Union Baptist Association Holds Large County Meeting
The Union Baptist Association met near Buckhannon at Land Run church for a long session last evening. Attendees filled the area as crowds from nearby regions attended a very profitable gathering led by Hon George Reynolds, county official, and other local figures.
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Union Baptist Association
Buckhannon
George . Reynolds
County
Moder
Illegal seller arrested in booze operation case
Deputy United States Marshal B D Hupp arrested James Brooks a Black man accused of selling intoxicating liquors without a government license at a Ber yburg establishment. Brooks was held on a $1000 bond for a federal court appearance in Clarksburg but jailed in Harrison county after failing to post bond. The hearing before United States Commissioner Charles R Lilly revealed a busy, well stocked liquor trade and included a quip from witness Bob Younger about rotten beer and a quip about Judge Dayton potentially sending Brooks to life in prison.
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United States
B. D. Hupp
Grafton & Belington
James Brooks
Charles R. Lilly
Brooks
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Hupp
Bereyburg
Lilly
Bob Younger
Mrs Luzadder Dies After Meningitis At Lincoln Street Home
Mrs Hattie V Luzadder wife of George Luzadder dies at their East End home after a week with a high case of spinal meningitis. She was daughter of the late Zachariah Grimes and mother of one child born 20 months ago. Funeral at 8 am Friday at the Lincoln street home with Rev T W Roberts officiating. interment in Haymond settlement family burying ground. The Sentinel extends sympathy to the family.
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Gruner
Hattie V. Luzadder
George Luzadder
Lincoln Street
Luzadder
Sentinel
Zacharia Taylor Grimes
Haymond
Sold Pine Horse to Fairmont Buyer for 250
Ona C. Jefferys sold his riding and driving horse to J. M. Hagtley of Fairmont for 250 dollars. Jefferys had previously bought the horse from Kentucky sellers.
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Ona C. Jefferys
J. M. Hagtley
Fairmont
Jefferys
Kentucky
Weather Outlook With Cautions and Local Ads
Fair tonight and Friday. city ads urge readers to consult Pump Factory for cant with whistle signals. Grafton Wood Working Co. promotes building supplies. Fragmentary text hints at a forming event or group.
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Grafton Wood Working Co
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LW. Williams
I. W. Williams
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Strother & McFarlin
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Bert Sandy
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