State Board of Trade Meet and Local Mill Lease in Charleston
The West Virginia state board of trade plans a two day Charleston meeting October 9 and 10 to discuss tax and industrial legislation with input from lawmakers and business leaders including W. N. Miller and committee heads. Thomas Nuzum leased the Bambridge mill in the east end, moving flour and feed operations from Main Street to the old B and O depot area for improved handling and expanded space. William Jennings Bryan arrived aboard the Princess Irene at Quarantine amid cheering crowds, and planned to meet with reporters after a brief formalities and travel weariness. he indicated he would not discuss politics while surrounded by many well-wishers.
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West Virginia Board of Trade
Charleston
State Board of Trade
W. N. Miller
Parkersburg
West Virginia
W. B. Mathews
Charles
Thomas Nuzum
Bambridge
Nuzam
Webster
East End
Noam
Cavery
Main Street
B. and O
St Job Street
Nowom
William Jennings Bryan
Lloyd Liner
Princess Irene
Owly
Eugene F. Moran
St Louie Miner
Edward F Goltra
Mr. Bryan
Randy Hook
The
Platte
Tonritt
Bryan
Judge to Render Decision In Public Works Case Tuesday
Judge Asbury Parone of Mason and Roane counties will render his decision Tuesday in the appeal case of the B and D against the State Board of Public Works over railroad assessments. Trial today featured two and a half hour arguments. witnesses included B and O official Griffith and Pt. Pleasant engineer Captain W H Howard. the state seeks 80 million for the B and O while the company argues the valuation is too high. Gover nor Dawson and others attended portions of the proceedings as Dillon promised state supreme court citations to support the board’s data.
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Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Asbury Parone
Mason and Roane County
Bis
State Board of Public Worker
Dillon
Malcom Jackson
Kanawha and Michigan Railroad
Parsons
Ohio River Railroad
Financial Chronicle
Oscar G. Murray
State Public Works Board
Supreme Court
Dawson
Drug Association to Form in Virginia State
Wheeling August 30. Weet Virginia druggists plan a State association led by Field Representative T J Johnson of the N A R D with support from Bruce Daweson of Wheeling and Frank Smith of Charleston. A meeting is planned for the near future likely in Parkersburg with Prof J H Boal to encourage the effort. Delegates from Wheeling will attend the national druggists convention in Atlanta October 1 to 5 where forming state organizations is a key topic. Delegates include John Coleman Marcus A Wallace W Gordon and Charles M Altmyer. They depart September 28 for Atlanta and stay eight days.
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Elkins and
Scott
HG. Davie
J. N. Camden
Dawson
Fleming
Atkinson
MacCorkle
White
Albert Shenia
Fairfax Landstreet
John T. McGraw
D. E. Johnson
Isaac T. Mann
Wheeling
Virginia
T. J. Johnson
N. A. RD
Hin
Bruce Daweon
Wheeling Amanization
Frank Smith
Charleston Association
Parkersburg
J. H. Boal
American Pharmaceutical Association
Druggist Association of Wheeling
Druggists
Secon
Fetterman District Sunday School Association
Les Malinston
W. VA
Gratton
Phornton
Pike
the Baptist Sunday School
Grafton
Prominen
A . Richardson
S. B Hart
John H. Holt
Harter
Flanagan
H.C. Howard
Hugh L. Marquess
George C. Sturgiss
Morgantown
A Bunch of ’Em Before Justice Lilly
Yesterday Justice Lilly faced a lineup of minor offenses. Adam Bell was fined for drunkenness at the depot. MF Merrigan and John Justus were fined for riotous conduct on a passenger train between this city and Rosemont. Roy Costolo and Fred Swine were fined for being drunk at the depot. Sam Evans, visiting the city, was fined for disorderly conduct. Branch, for getting transportation on a free pass. J B Menear, drank and disorderly in B and Yards. Andy Heeston faced charges for interfering with a woman and her horse and wagon. the complainant relented, and he was released with advice on better conduct.
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Hugo Poppert
Alex
Steil
Roy Costolo
Fred Swine
Sam Evans
Sam
Branch
J.B. Menear
Andy Heeston
Andy
Grafton Youth Replaces Professor in Balloon Flight
Joe Litzinger son of editor Jas M Litzinger of the Grafton Leader soared in Professor Palmers balloon at Elkins fair reaching about twenty five hundred to three thousand feet before releasing the parachute and returning safely. The stunt followed Palmers previous failed ascent due to a sprained ankle and a numb substitute on opening day. Joe enjoyed the ascent and mentioned competing Grafton boys eye the honor for today.
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Professor Palmer
Grafton
Jos. Litzinger
Jas M_— Litzinger
Grafton Leader
Professor
Palmer
Bruke
Elkine
Elkins
Joe Litzineer
Joe
Three Couples Made Happy for Life
A Monday evening wedding at the Methodist Protestant parsonage in Grafton joined K. T. Chenoweth and Emma Laween with hopes of a lifelong union. Chenoweth, former Inter-State Steam Laundry foreman, and Laween, a well known city canvasser, will likely settle near Grafton or in North Carolina.
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Grafton
K. T Chenoweth
Chenoweth
Philippi
Mise Emma Laween
O. L.queen
Weat Main Street
Greenville
N.Y
Flemington
Emma
United States
Mr. Chenoweth
North Carolina
Sentinel
Colored Conference Opens at Warren M. E. Church
The Cumberland District Conference of the Washing ton annual conference met at Warren M. E. Church with Rev E D Venture pastor in the chair. Sessions featured morning praise, scripture, reports from charges, and a sermon by Rev J D Chavis on Christian Manhood. The illness of Rev Venture was noted and Rev C H Arnold spoke as district missionary.
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Mia
Bartlett
Fairmont
Cumberland District
Washington
Eestone
Court House
Epworth League
J.D. Chavis
D. D
Wheelng
Ehair
C. H Arnold
Penn
Mountain Chautauqua season ends at Mt Lake Park MD
The 1908 Mountain Chautauqua Assembly closes amid rain and crowds. Dr Charles Harrie and Dr Thomas E Green delivered lectures. Major R H Hendershott and his son performed. James Hunt Cook spoke. A grand closing concert led by Prof Silas G Pratt, moving pictures, and fireworks marked the finale.
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Mt Lake Park
Mountain Chautauqua Assembly
Charles Harrie
Baltimore
RK. &. Leede
R H Hendershott
Rappanannock
Vicksburg
Miss
Cook
Chautauqua Chorus
Silas G. Pratt
Fourth Day of Taylor County Teachers Institute
The Taylor county teachers institute enters its fourth day with strong interest from both instructors and attendees. Highlights include social activities led by the social committee, remarks by Supt Newton and others, and readings by Pauline Pratt Edward Allen and Prof Crago. Prof Gorby fosters pronunciation drills as Crago discusses managing the bad boy.
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Taylor County
Teachers’ Institute
Supt Newton
Messrs
Ira
Mieses Pauline
Pratt
Edwar
Allen
Crago
WR. Gorby
Barb
University
Jean Mitchel
Gorby
Western daily weather with eastern showers and ads
Pair in western portions showers in eastern portion. Friday showers. Call at the Pump Factory for card with whistle signals. O G Aagir Co offers prices right material and blocks for foundations. DeMoss Studio advertises photos. Knotts near High Geheat zone lists properties for sale. Mineral waters and creams at Central Drug Store. T. F. Welch in M. M Bank Building in Latrobe after recreation trip.
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O. G Aagir & Co
DeMoss
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Thos. Nuzum
East End Mills
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Joe Litzinger
Mt. Lake Park
Oakland
Robert MD' Forbes
Mise Edna Burke
Charles F. Burke
Knotts
Central Drug Store
Latrobe
Mary Stemple Jefferys
T. F. Welch
M. &M. Bank
Aurora
Preston County
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