Dayton Confident of Victory in West Virginia Race
Representative Alston Dayton of West Virginia says he is renominated for Congress and confident of a fourth term. His rival Col. Thomas B. Davis, aged 72, is backed by Democrats amid accusations Dayton favors corporations. Campaign begins September 1 as Dayton braces for a strong showing across counties with tariff and prosperity as key issues.
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Washington, D.C
Alston
Dayton
West Virginia
Congress
John T. McGraw
George Morrow
Daton
Thomas B. Dervis
Henry G. Davis
Col. Davis
Land
Martinsburg
Star
Shiive
Bryan
Death of Mrs Nancy Wotring in Cumberland
Notice recalls death of Mrs Nancy Wotring on the 6th at Cumberland. Born in Taylor County West Virginia, she moved to Cumberland a year ago with husband. Survived by five grown children from two marriages. Funeral held Wednesday at Haymond graveyard near Grafton West Virginia. She was a member of the M E Church since girlhood.
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Preston County
Nancy Wotring
Cumberland
Taylor County
West Va
W. PF. Harvey
W. FP. Harvey, Jr
Elizabeth A. Huffman
Tennelton
Berryville
W. J. Wetring
Tunnel 1
J. W
Mre. Tella Craig
Russell C
Michigan
Haymond
Grafton
W. Va
M. E. Church
Dr Berry at Moundsville Camp Meeting
The Moundsville camp meeting in progress since the 16th will host Epworth Herald editor Dr J F Beir this weekend. Dr Berry, Epworth League general secretary, will attend the Saturday rally and preach on Sunday morning and evening with Dr EH Yocum preaching in the afternoon.
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Moundeville
Epworth Herald
J. F. Beir
Berry
Epworth League
EH. Yocum
Low Rate Sunday Excursions to Wheel ing and Parkersburg
July and August Sundays offer excursion tickets on trains 5 and 4 for Wheel ing at 1.60, and trains 71 and 72 for Parkersburg at 1.60 the same day. Also single-fare round trips to any point between Gimton ae and same limits. Call E Klein's Clothing House for details.
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Wheeling
Parkersburg
Gmiton Ae
Senator Stewart Attacks Bryan On Imperialism In Reno Talk
Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada says he will vote for McKinley and criticizes Bryan and the anti imperialists for inconsistency. He recounts the Spanish American War, the treaty, Aguinaldo's rebellion, Dewey, and the Anti Imperialist League, arguing the United States must maintain law and order in the Philippines and expand Pacific commerce. He cites Bryan’s Kansas City platform and warns against extending the Monroe Doctrine to the Orient.
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William M. Stewart
Nevada
McKinley
United States
Spain
Bryan
Philippines
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Aguinalde
Dewey
Azumakio
Hong Kong
Anti Imperialist League
Congress
United
Chicago
Kansas City
Stewart
Indianapolis
Orient
Cod liver oil made with all the bad removed
An advertisement claims Scott’s Expulsion removes the disagreeable odor and taste from cod liver oil, yielding only the oil itself. It emphasizes the product’s ability to deprive the oil of its unpleasant aspects to make it more palatable.
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Scott
U B Church to Hold Sunday Services With Special Talk
The U B Church announces morning and evening services next Sunday with preaching by tutor Rev Wayne K Stalnaker. An evening sermon will focus on the Chinese war and its broader implications.
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U. B. Phrarchs
Wayne K. Stalnaker
Ice wagons deliver pure water ice to your door
Consumera Ice Co led by John Lucas city manager advertises new wagons delivering ice made from distilled well water ensuring a pure article. The notice emphasizes at home delivery and urges customers to call for service.
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Consumera Ice Co
John Lucas
West Virginia State Fair adds night events and electric displays
The West Virginia State Fair and Exposition Association announces its twentieth season on Wheeling Island starting September 10. The grounds will feature electric lights, vaudeville, track contests, and extended amusements with cycle cars, cheap railroad fares, and electric streetcar access. A corner stone list for the Reform School at Prantytown is partially reported, detailing the archival items to be preserved.
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West Virginia
Fae Well Ae
Reform School
Prantytown
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Atkinson
Board of the Reform
Ang
Gi Ion Sentinel
Gratton Leader
Parkersburg Sentinel
State Journal
Charleston Gazette and Mail ‘Tribune
Wheeling Register and Intelligencer
Reform School News
Mystic Lodge
Masons
Ty Epworth
U.S
Glenville Normal Schoool
Ritchie
Gratton Lodge
Pate W. Va
Upshure County Court House
Hamilton Bros
Moran and Ryan Tie Quiet Civil Style Nuptials
Edward B Moran and Margaret M Ryan wed in a private Catholic ceremony at McKlligott Chapel on August 22. The couple hosted a small home gathering on Washington Street with only immediate relatives in attendance. After a short eastern tour they will reside in the city.
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Edward B. Moran
Margaret M. Ryan
McKlligott
Delia Ryan
Washington Street
Cliaré
Moran
The
Sentinel
Mrs. Moran
Yar City
Allied Forces Capture Pekin and Protect Legations
Allied troops have seized Pekin after a brief engagement with Imperial forces and now control the city. Legations are safe under relief forces protection as China faces heavy damages for killings of foreigners and Christians.
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Chine
Sith
China
Manager Wasted Ad Offers Suit For Canton Branch
An old-established house seeks a branch manager with salary around 200 dollars per year plus expenses. Must be well recommended and provide aerial 83 security. Manufacturers at Cor Rowland and 3rd Street Canton Ohio. Ladies shopping at The Surprise Store Main Street, advertised as the handy place for summer dress goods.
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Cor
Rowland & 3Rd
Canton
Ohio
Main Street
Jones Family Reunion and Picnic at Oak Grove Knottsville
The Jones family reunion and picnic drew nearly three hundred relatives to Oak Grove near Knottsville on Wednesday. Oliver Jones of Muncie spoke, with welcome from Chas. Evans of Fairmont, and Prof. Ross C. Jones read a history of the family. A plan to erect a monument over ancestral graves was launched, and officers were elected for the ensuing year. Distinct attendees from multiple states were listed.
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Jones Famiity
Sumerms
Oak Grove
Oliver Jones
Muncie
Ind
Jonve Family
Jones
Tot
Evans
Fairmont
Kvane’ Epeech
Prot Nuzum
Aed
Setae
Jones Win
Jagai
Vincent
Ross C. Jones
Mocks
Malotts, &c
Union
Canada
Jacob
Dinah Jones
Old Jones
Iowa
Mey Daniel
Indianola
Republicans Organize County Campaign Committee
The Republican County Committee met last Thursday to set up the campaign. Tra E. Robinson was elected chairman and treasurer, with W. P. Kinter as secretary. J. Frank Wilson and Cleon B. Roe join the chairman on the executive committee. Howard Cather of Fleming district resigned to let John A. Bornget take his place, and the active campaign work began.
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Republican County Committee
Tra E. Robinson
W. P. Kinter
J. Frank Wilson
Cleon B. Roe
Howard Cather
Fleming
John A. Bornget
President Cowen and Officials View Town Improvements
President Cowen of the B and C line with John K Cowen and other high officials inspected ongoing improvements in Town. The visit included private cars and a special briefing outlining plans for future projects and enhanced services for the line and community.
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Cowen
John K. Cowen
Maine
Sng Esegeaiy
Arange
Senator Elkins Seen as Best for State in Senate Return
Randolph County and West Virginia eyes focus on Senator Stephen B. Elkins. The piece praises his record, experience, and nonpartisan approach, arguing he can benefit the state more than rival McGraw and urging local support for Elkins’s return to the United States Senate.
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West Villia Vimto
Randolph County
Republican Party
Randolph C County
United States
Theople
Lindolph
Tite
United
Elkins
Elking
Congress
Taylor County
John J. McGraw
Senate
Col. Meciean la Ue
McGraw
United Guste
West Virginia
Inter-Mountain
Roosevelt’s Kansas City platform stands as base
New York reports Governor Roosevelt released a letter dated August 9 replying to General John M. Pabner of Springfield Ills. He defends his St Paul speech, denounces garbling, and says the Kansas City platform frames his policy. He urges Americans to consider the platform and reject what he calls cowardly leadership.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
John M. Pabner
Springfield
St. Paul
St.Paul
Soldiers Leave for Camp With First Regiment W Va National Guard
Soldiers from the first regiment of the West Virginia National Guard traveled by train 46 Monday to Camp Keyser. The second section carried six companies from Brook County Wheeling Burton Pairmont Morgantown and Clarksburg. Three other companies from Terra Alta Piedmont and Martinsburg remained. Col L Smith of Pairmont and staff accompanied the train. The men wore bright new uniforms and looked well.
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W. Va. National Guard
Mondaly
Keyser
Brook County
Wheeling
Burton
Pairmont
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Terra Alta
Piedmont
Martinsburg
L Smith
Universalist Services At Court House Next Wednesday
Universalist services at the court house next Wednesday August 29 at eight o'clock. Rev. O Hy Shinn D D of Boston Mass will deliver a sermon. Subject Divine Providence How Extensive. Cordially invited. Want three or four unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping or a house for five or six people in locality. Inquire Gratton Printing.
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Court House
O- Hy Shinn
D. D
Boston
Mass
Gratton
Death of Thomas Arthur White Hailed by City Residents
Thomas Arthur White died Tuesday August 21 1900 after a brief illness from liver trouble in our city. Born in Oakland he lived here since 1865 and married Ida Jackson. He leaves a 8 year old son a widow and many relatives. Funeral held at his brother’s residence with remembrances officiating. Body moved to Bluemont for burial next morning in sorrowful silence.
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Arthur White
Our City
White
Oakland
Ida Jackson
J. ¥. Jackson
Spencer
George
Sanford
Washington
Remone
Bluemont
Getting Ready for Campaign Work in Grafton
Republican League prepares for campaign activity in Grafton with mayoral office direction. Committee setup focuses on finance and voter outreach while Owens directs committee work as party members coordinate activities for future elections.
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Republican League
Hall
Owen
Grafton
Owens
Iblican
Lost gold heart engraved with F and L at office
Advert reads a lost solid gold heart with initials F and L to be left at the office. Also notes a Farmers can act their wh for Webster Flour at Main Street Gratton and promotes summer goods at 25 percent off. seeks bargains at The Surprise Store on Street.
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Doo Main Street
Gratton
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NTI
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Stephen B. Etkins
Teddy Ges
Demogangy
Republic
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