The Terrible Fate of Two Young Ladies and War News
An extended item outlines a mayoral election rebuke to Mormon polygamy advocate Grigham H Roberts in Utah, a tragic double fatality of Miss Addie Davideau and Miss Goedecke, and report on the Philippine insurrection with Allied movements, Aguinaldo’s pursuit, and troop actions along Luzon’s coast and inland routes.
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Addie Davideau
Wilkes Pa
Gnedecke
Gratton
Wilk
Eina
Davidson
Goedecke
Wilkes Barre
Sheriff Jenkins Hunts A Kelley Over False Pretenses
Sheriff Jenkins heads to Kansas City with requisition papers to seize AK Kelley, Metterman school house contractor, elusive for weeks and tied to creditors. J.T. Phillips aided tracing him. plan to return Kelley and Grafton to face charges. William Clark accompanies the party to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AK. Kelley
Metterman
J.T. Phillips
City
Atkinson
Jenkins
Kansas City
Kelley
Grafton
William Clark
Fragmented 1890s column hints at politics and social clubs
A garbled retrospective column mentions bond policy under McKinley, a London trip by Van Godfrey, Christmas gifts to the White House, American labor observations, and a plea for a downtown youth club with writing supplies and a bazaar to fund its expenses, urging social reform and practical recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Mckenles
Mckinley
Herutakes
Resignation of Rev Richardson at St Pauls Lutheran Church
The congregation of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gratton hears the resignation of Pastor Hens A Richardson after seven years of service. He leaves the church nearly debt free, praised for diligence and devotion. His wife is honored for her support, and the church wishes them well as they relocate. His last sermon will be Sunday the 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pauls Evangelical Luthern Church
Samebiy
Wies
Hens A. P. Richardson
Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Hichardson
Gratton
Marriage Cards for Flor ence Miriam Atkinson to Captain Avie
The marriage cards announce Florence Miriam Atkinson second daughter of Governor Atkinson will wed Captain Samuel Brashear Avie at the Executive Mansion on Wednesday evening December 1. Avie, a Charleston lawyer, led Company A of the Second West Virginia volunteers in the Spanish American War. Also noted is M McCartney of Glade Run reporting a pumpkin vine with five pumpkins weighing 250 pounds total, largest 62 pounds, average 50 pounds, and a 400 foot vine. a challenge to farmers to beat this yield.
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Florence Miriam
Atkinson
Samuel Brashear Avie
Executive Mansion
Avis
Charleston
Second
West Virginia Volunteers
M. McCartney
Glade Run
Mr. McCartney
Thanksgiving Service At Presbyterian Church
The Union Thanksgiving Service was held Thursday morning in the church auditorium, full to capacity. Rev. C. L. Queen delivered a thoughtful and eloquent sermon that impressed a large raften audience.
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Presbyterian Church
V. C. L. Queen
Doctor Wyckoff Tries to Shuffie Art But Death Averts
Dr LK Wyckoff, once here for a year in medicine, left for another field and settled at Benwood. His practice failed to prosper there, and last week he reportedly overdosed on morphine with possible suicidal intent. He was hospitalized and at last reports was out of danger.
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LK Wyckoff
Benwood
Thos. Wrekot
Jin Noflman
Y. Phos. Frey
Théodore Robinson
Tryconnell
K. B. Brydon
Parrmont
P.G. Brydon
Grafton
Las
Lake
A. Outright
Philippi
New York Coal Co
War —Prainer
Memington
Mona Tartlett
Lillea Ag Blemington
Porter Monroe
Philadelphia
Suc ‘Thurman Bennett
Henry
Evert Davis
Wunnelton
W. A. Liller
Agent Hoy
Foster
Hen. Rodabaugh
Webster
Simpson S
Taylor County
Chas
Adams
Rao
Hotel Windsor Furniture and Fixtures for Sale
Hotel Windsor Grafton West Virginia advertises sale of furniture and complete hotel fixtures as a first class business opportunity with best location and splendid trade. Also promotes a Christmas program at Brickman’s Hall on December 12 and 13 with admittance ten cents and display of three four and five dollar cabinets. Loar and Co.
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Windsor
Grafton
W. Va
Brickman's Hall
Loar & Co
Bishop Maloney Wed Nov 20 1890 Ceremony in Presbyterian Parsonage
Edna Bishop and Robert J. Maloney were married by Rev. Dr. Flanagan at the Presbyterian parsonage on Wednesday November 20 1890. After the ceremony they planned a trip to Romney West Virginia as friends showered the couple with rice and best wishes for a happy life together.
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Edna Bishop
Robert J. Maloney
Presbyterian Parsonage
Dr. Flanagan
Tnitin
Romney
W. Va
Railroad Deals Reshape Eastern Steel Rail Lines
New York reports vast railroad consolidations with Pennsylvania acquiring B&O and Western holdings, Vanderbilt taking control of C C C & St. L and Chesapeake and Ohio. The upheaval eases market fears, parallels historic West Shore maneuver, and signals major shift in eastern rail power. Meanwhile West Grafton public school planted shade trees named after historical figures, with biographical readings, a patriotic song, and a certificate diagram to preserve the layout for future reference.
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New York
Times
Pennsylvania Company
BAGO
RK. Vanederbilt
New York Central
P. Morgan
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Chesapeake , Ohio
Wall Street
Baltimore 4& Qhia
Ew Western
Apriclal Ixkor
Teo
Theol Bay
Pennsylvania
Wok
Vanderbilt
Wallstreet
West Shore
Wood
Hines
Chicago
St Louis
Chesapeake & Ohio
Fort Monroe
West Grafton
Lewis Kitamiller
Benjamin Franklin
William Penn
Roger Williams
Washington
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Paul Jones
John Hancock
Morse
Whitney
Edison
Fulton
McCormick
Howe
Bancroft
Gidllow
Field
Harriet
Stowe
Alcott
Jefferson
Blaine
Morice
Clay
Webster
Adiagram
Cotton
Festival at Thornton for M E parsonage benefit
Festival at Thornton on Saturday evening December 9 seeks support for the M E parsonage with refreshments including ice cream peaches cake and more. Committee directs all to attend and mentions Colerider's shoe store for boots shoes and rubbers. Dr Hardman eye exams offered reforming any misfit at no charge. Wenny Photograph Gallery advertises 26 photos in Jolliffe Building top floor with two positions.
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Thornton
M.E
Colerider
Dune
Gratton
W. Va
Hardman
Thieving Turkey Hunters Target Local Turkey
A disruptive incident involves a trespasser who took a large bronze turkey from a resident of Lesmalins ton. The offender faces damages and possible punishment, with farmers urged to guard property and keep firearms ready to deter similar trespassers.
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Lesmalinston
Suspected embezzler charged in West Virginia line
A. Kawaras of Elkins, freight, ticket and express agent for the W. Va. C. & E. Re, is charged with embezzling 1220 of the company's funds. He was arrested Monday by W. B. Dyens, Fidelity & Deposit Co. special agent. Also mentioned is a overheard remark about an assistant master mechanic in Barbee's place and a notice of decorative madalions at James A. Grant's Drug Store Brinkman Block Main Street.
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White
Mr. White
Barbee
D. A. Kawaras
Elkins
W.B. Dyens
Baltimore
Fidelity & Deposit Company
Maryland
James A. Grant
Brinkman Block
Main Street
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Roberts
Grigham H. Roberts
Utah
Salt Lake City
Utah Democraticate Executive’ Committee
Salt Lake Tribune
Democratic Party of
Congress
Republican Party
Senate
House
Wetzel Republican
Jacobs
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Flemington
Wilkeshare
Luzon
Philippines
Wheaton
Zanabales Mountains
MacArthur
Olate
Aguinaldo
Tle
Bangued
Dagupan
Manila
Young
Namnogoacan
Agunin
Vigan
Visgan
Oregon
Igan
Binguec
Tazon
Sheriff Jenkins
A. Kelley
Amu-Qiing
Antique
Iowa
Sandy
Detroit
Yin
Hitoway Roltine
van Godfrey
London
Tor Serviers
Fulroad
Siri C. van Horn
Canadian Pacific
Weer Lin
Aintiff
Sin
Washington Street
Main
Walter A. Wycoff
Electric Light Committee
Sid
Taylor Democracy
A. B. Richardros
Monror
AS. Warder
John
Methaw
Wine i
Brown
Eaton
Marlinton
Monroe
Derder
Gi. M. Wade
Bailey Church
West Virginia
J. G. St. Clair
McGraw
Davis
Hay
Davises
United States Senate
Wheeling News
Nemi
ISIA
Dr. Wyckoff
Hotel Windsor
Bishop— Maloney
Pennsylvania Railroad
Simpson News
Flemingtom
Baxter Nestor
Bruce Payne
Galy_Butson
Amy Ashby
Fairmont
Andrew Hudson
Mollie Patton
Keyser
A. Laughlin
Deer Park
Farmers’ Institute
Prootytown
Richard Winter
Curry- Winter
Cyrconnell
Reyoulds
G. Monroe
Harrison County
Sterrit
A.S. Love and Family
Edna Moran
Simpson
W.S. Shields
Mannington
Bartlett
D. M. Simieton
W. R. Spring
Koortagill
Lectie Hadix
Siminton
Willis Howell
Miles Addie Davidson
Erin Goodechp
Reac
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