Sankey Evangelist and Hymn Composer Dies at 68
Ira D. Sankey, famed evangelist and hymn writer who partnered with Dwight L. Moody, died in Brooklyn at 68 after years of illness and blindness. His hymns circulated worldwide, with staples like The Ninety and Nine, When the Mists Have Rolled Away, and widespread phonograph recordings. He leaves a widow Fannie V. Sankey, two sons Allen and Edward, and two granddaughters.
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New York
Ira D. Lanne
Brooklyn
Sankey
Europe
Dwight L. Moody
China
Egypt
India
Moody
Y. M. GA
Indianapolis
Fannie V. Sankey
Allen Sankey
Edward Sankey
Divorces and murders cross a turbulent day in Taylor and West Virginia
Col George H Smith of Taylor county testified in his divorce suit against Emeline Smith citing dispossession of personal property and estrangement. In Parkersburg a 55-year-old farmer David Hunt was shot by George Griffin after a disputed lawsuit, Griffin claiming self defense. The Baltimore Sun editorial endorses Taft over Bryan, arguing for stable governance and tempered reforms.
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Deily Sentinel
George H. Smith
Taylor County
J. Gran
St.Clair
Circuit Court
Emeline Smith
Ihteir
George
Smith
Parkersburg
W. Va
Roane County
Newell Post Office
David Hunt
George Griffin
Hunt
Griffin
Spencer
Electors Must Get On Ticket West Virginia Conference
Morgantown August 15 Chairman E M Grant returned from Hot Springs where a TaftVorysScherr conference yielded no clear results yet clarified West Virginia politics to the national leaders They learned details of the Scherr side and the Vorys listened to the evidence Elkins and Scott misunderstand the movement and the Scherr side. A fouryearold boy fell into a well at his grandmother's home and was rescued by W B Mills after a neighbor alarmed the scene The national committee is expected to decide whether electors will back the Scherr ticket or another choice
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Morgantown
W. Va
E. M. Grant
Arnold C. Scherr
Hot Springs
Vorys
Taft
West Virginlia
Elkins
Scott
West Virginia
Scherr
Mr. Vorys
Mr. Mills
National Committee
Swisher
Isaac T. Mann
Mann
Notthern
Insane Man Taken From Jail After Violent Outburst
Fairmont reports Jim Fletcher of near Rivesville was jailed for safety after becoming violent at the county jail. He stripped naked and flooded a cell, attempted a bath in the water, and required deputies to transfer him to a new cell. He will likely be sent to Weston asylum today. Fletcher, once confined at Weston, has long suffered recurring insanity.
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Fairmont
Jim Fletcher
Rivesville
Fletcher
Weston
Furbee
Harris
Handley Bridge Delayed by Damaged Pier Rebuild
The Handley bridge over Bartley Creek faces delays as a stony pier required complete rebuilding. Contractors Jones and Thomas expect completion within the contracted time. Thomas, a veteran bridge man with years of experience, leads the effort on this project.
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Bartley Creek
Jones & Thomas
Thomas
Frme
Vane
Larceny from the mails nets Amos Nolan in West Virginia case
Amos C Nolan was arrested in West Virginia on larceny from the mails charges after investigators found eighteen pills and numerous mail packages among his seized bundles. The arrest followed a police tip about Nolan carrying a mail driver's cap and a mail carrier badge. A deposit slip on a Floyd Company bank showed a credit to Nolan for 152 dollars along with jewelry and postal cards. Also included were packages addressed to various individuals. In Spokane Washington a separate note tells of Elsie McFarling 18 exchanging marriage letters with J D Weaver an electrician who resigned his job after replying to her ad. Weaver traveled to Spokane and married McFarling with Justice Stocker performing the ceremony. The couple will reside in Spokane and continue in the electrical business.
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New York
Amos C. Nolan
Nolan
Earl
Floyd Company Bank
Floyd
W. Va
Spokane
Wash
Elsie McFarling
Faison Electric Company of
J. D. Weaver
Lower Manhattan
Jetter
West
Swisher ticket pressure on auditor candidate Darst
Clarksburg West Virginia August 15 Desperate methods attributed to Swisher supporters as telegrams press Republican auditor hopeful John Sherman Darst to confirm endorsement on the Scherr ticket. Prominent Scherr backers claim Darst authorized the move, while Swisher leaders seek his withdrawal to prevent splits in the party.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
John Sherman Darst
Fortney Expands Wood-Working Plant In Grafton
South Side builder D. W. Fortney enlarges his wood working shop adding cabinet mantels to a growing line of products. The new enterprise aims to boost local industry, keep money in circulation, and support handcrafted designs.
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D. W. Fortney
South Side
Grafton
Fortney
Sweet Melody Flour Abundance Of Everything
This year is bounteous with plenty in crops and orchard yields says the county farmer. Fruit, vegetables, and soil products show enormous production, and there should be no scarcity or rising prices this coming winter. The year marks a highly successful period for many years in Tay county crops.
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Goore
Tay
Tor County
Remarkable Reo Roadster Run Across West Virginia
Fairmont reports B M Chaplin of Morgantown, representative of the Reo Automobile Co, completed a historic trip driving a Reo Roadster with Dr Hartigan. They faced 49 percent grades, loose stones, washed out roads and floods, covered over 10 miles Tuesday night through several counties, and arrived in Fairmont after traveling about 20 miles without any repairs or adjustments.
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Fairmont
B. M. Chaplin
Morgantown
Reo Automobile Co
Chaplin
Reo
Dr. Hartigan
Parsons
West Virginia
Eis
Monongalia
Preston
Grant Tucker
Randolph
Shafferman Family Reunion At Lesmatinston Farm
The Shafferman family gathers at the late H H Shafferman’s farm in Lesmatinston for a week long reunion. Forty arrived Friday with about twenty more today, totaling between sixty and seventy five attendees by tomorrow. They plan a tents in the orchard and a gala Sunday school outing.
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Daily Sentinel
Shafferman
H. H. Shafferman
Lesmatinston
Lesma- Itnston
Two New Paintings by Local Artist Blaney Displayed
George L Blaney, a noted local artist, has completed two paintings The Eagle's Nest and the Meeting of the Waters on the Lakes of Killarney in Ireland to be shown at the Visteria restaurant. A portrait of Charlotte Corday in prison may also be seen at Vincent Burke Music Store, praised for its striking expression.
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George L. Blaney
Visteria
Lakes
Kilarney
Ireland
Mio
Scherr supporters win county convention in Littleton
At the Wetzel County meeting in Littleton West Virginia on August 16 the Scherr faction seized control. A platform similar to Charleston courthouse action was adopted denouncing the Senators and blaming them for current conditions. The Denham Highland group was sharply condemned for meddling in Wetzel county affairs.
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Scherr
Littleton
W. Va
Court House
Charleston
Wetzel
Odd Fellows Plan Corner Stone Laying in West Virginia
The Odd Fellows of West Virginia will lay the corner stone for their state home in Elkins on Saturday. A special train from Mannington will serve members, with up to thirty thousand expected. Speakers include John B. Goodwin of Baltimore, Henry G. Davis, Alston G. Dayton, U S Court judge, and Rev. H. D. Reed of the M B Church.
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Odd Fellows
West Virginia
Elkins
Odd Fellows Home
Mannington
John B. Goodwin
Baltimore
Grand Sire
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Henry G. Davis
Alston G. Dayton
U. S. Court
H. D. Reed
M. B. Church
New Martinsville
Ewert Melody Flour On Trip West
Howard H Holt leaves on train 7 for a four month western trip. He will visit his brother John in Horton Kansas for a week or two, then travel to Oklahoma to see William H Holt in Gage where he works in banking.
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Daily Sentinel
Howard H. Holt
State University
Horton
Kan
John
Oklahoma
William H. Holt
Gage
Mr. Holt
Boy Rescued From Well by Empress Glass Plant Watchman
Mills handed the boy to Peter Simms the Empress Glass plant watchman at Fetterman who arrived early and helped pull water from the lab and restore consciousness. Dr. Peck arrived and said the lad would recover with no serious harm aside from a small head scar. The child later sat to supper as if nothing happened. The mother Rose Taylor is believed to be in Renwood, under a heavy bond for a shooting affray near Short Creek bridge on the Wabash right of way June 1.
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Mills
Peter Simms
Empress Glass Company
Fetterman
Simms
Peck
Rose Taylor
Short Creek Bridge
Wabash
Renwood
Scholars Fall to Flemington in Weekend Baseball Game
Grafton High School journed to Flemington on Saturday to play the locals. Flemington won 10 to 2 as Straub held the scholars scoreless early and Dillon shut them down after two runs. Mgr. Brooks plans a return game, expecting a different outcome. Batteries Straub Bosley Diflon McDonald.
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Flemington
Grafton High School
Straub
Dillon
Mgr. Brooks
Bosley
Diflon
McDonald
Veterinary Surgeon Dr Elbert Jones Advertises Services
Dr Elbert Jones veterinary surgeon offers treatment for horses and cattle and other animals in Grafton and vicinity. Calls answered promptly day or night. Office at Ward's Livery. Both phones 339 1mo W Oct 1.
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Elbert. Jones
Grafton
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