West Virginia to Name New Armored Cruiser
The text notes a forthcoming armored cruiser to be named after West Virginia. It mentions deadlines for quail and pheasant hunts, with hunting seasons set for December 15 and January 1, 1901. The piece critiques political figures and compares Chicago and New York to biblical images. Representative Littlefield of Maine is described with hunting souvenirs.
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West Virginia
Crokerbox Mide
New York
Carter Harrison
Chicago
KILLED HIS COMPANION AND DISTRESSING ACCIDENT REPORTED
A young man Marion H Colerider of Grafton was shot by a boy in his painting shop, dying at 8 30 pm after being struck in the head. The tragedy occurred after a dispute over a target in a workroom, with services the following Sunday noting his promise and character. The incident shocked the town and left a large grieving community.
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Marion Coferider
H.C. Coferider
Marion H. Colerider
Panion
Addit
Mr. Hill
C. Colridor
Marion
Prin John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Cole
Ellis
Powell
Thayer
Parsons
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Secriot
Edwin J. Hopkins
Flanagan
Presbyterian Church
C. J. Queen
My Pchurch
Harry G. Blatchley
Hopkins
Ins
Bluemont
Grafton High Pool
Behin
Wilson for Speaker in Randolph Tucker District
William G Wilson’s decisive win in the Randolph Tucker delegate district boosts his bid for speaker of the house of delegates. Endorsed by Senator Elkins, Wilson led J A Cunningham by 452 votes in a district long Democratic near 600 margin, outpacing McKinley era GOPs, with broad state implication.
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West Virginia
House of Delegates
Elkins
William G Wilson
Randolph- Tucker
Stix
Wilson
Senator Elkins
House
Grafton City Politics and Smallpox Report
A fragmented column discusses mayoral prospects with Dick Means as a favored city collector candidate and hints at party strategies. It notes Boyd’s prior service, mentions Henry Bawcett and Tiger Ward, and urges careful nominations to win the city ticket. The piece shifts to a smallpox alert, detailing local health actions, pest house plans, and the city’s railroad role.
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Dick Means
Boyd
Dain
Henry Bawcett
Tiger Ward
Due
Neile
Health Boards Meet on Smallpox Preparedness in Grafton
County and City Boards of Health and county court met to plan for smallpox. Dr. Lanham of the State Board attended. No cases in Grafton yet, but a pest house will be built at the poor farm and a strict quarantine will be enforced if needed. The paper thanks sympathizers for a recent tragedy affecting two families and bids God bless those who remembered them.
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Win. G. Lutes
Wheeling
W. A. Pratt
T. B. Yates
Moundsville
West Side
Grafton
Ling
Miata
Sinsel
B. O. Service
County
Court House
Lanham
State Board
R.E Braxzy
Roctus
Scott
Sevrisa
Jon
Redem Uetrol-bank
Senate
Yan
Hincakers
West Virginia
West
W. M O. Lawson
Charles F. Teter
Phili
Bouh County
Me. C.D. Elliott
United States
T. KE. Dayton
Internal Revenue
Alston G. Dayton
Varnum
St Virginia
Fairmont
Morgantown
Society couple to wed during holidays in Graf ton
The New Cumberland Independent reports Prof. Robert A. Armstrong and Miss Carrie Louise Sirl bern of Sarge Dent will marry in Graf ton, at the home of the bride's parents, during the holidays.
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W. C. & P. Railway Company
Ans
Fe AG
Acai Nice
New Cumberland Independent
Robert A. Armstrong
Miks Carrie Louise
Sirl Bern
Sarge Dent
Grafton
City Tax Notice Urges Quick Payment
Notice to city taxpayers urges extra effort to pay the 1800 taxes for city funds. The fragment mentions Gay D. Haymond Furniture and Music House, Doonan building on Main Street, with references to photo buttons frames and a Loan & Co, implying sales or loans tied to the notice.
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Guy D Haymond
Doonan Building
Main Street
Gay D. Haymond Furniture
Music House
Doonanuilding
Centennial at the Capitol marks Washington celebration
Washington reports the centennial of the national government in the capital with a day filled by a grand parade from the White House to the Capitol, a White House reception, model exhibits on the new executive mansion, and speeches by leaders from Virginia Maryland New York Tennessee. The event featured a giant procession of soldiers sailors and Civil War veterans, government musicians, and a prominent evening reception at the Corcoran Gallery of Art for governors and territorial officials.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Treasury
America
Republic
White House
Col
Theodore A. Bingham
U.S. A
Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
McParland
Lo M. Shaw
Lowa
Nelson A. Miles
House of Representatives
Ue Beity
J. Henderson
House
Willa 2
Frye
Senate
Philadelphia
United States
Daniel
Virginia
McComas
Maryland
Payne
New York
Richardson
Coreiran, Gallery of Art
Cision
Washington Monument
Seventeenth Street
William McKinley
Dent
United State
Humane Society Directors Meet in Taylor County
The Taylor County Humane Society directors met to appoint a committee to hire an agent to investigate and prosecute offenses against laws within the society jurisdiction. A separate committee on by-laws was formed, and another meeting is set for next Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Mayor's office inviting the public to attend.
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Taylor County Humane Society
J. H. Flanagan
J. W. Hamilton
R. E. Blaney
A. Leeds
J. L. Hechmer
J. F. Deale
John L. Hechmer
Lour Brothers Jewelers Cuckoo Clock Gift Ad
A promotional note from Lour Brothers Jewelers highlights a ornate cuckoo clock as a standout Christmas gift. It invites customers to view the clock and browse gold silver and diamond jewelry priced affordably, urging readers to visit Loar and Brother for suitable purchases and repairs.
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Lour Brothers
Local Homicide-Scuffle After Night at East End Resort
A Berryville man was struck by a freight train near the east end resort after an overnight stay. He sustained injuries and was sent to recuperate at the local poorhouse rail clearing, with authorities noting the incident involved a passenger train numbered No 8.
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Berryville
East End Ender
Jeff Price
Hardman's Holiday Stock Jewelry and Optics ad
Pay spot cash and save 25 percent at Hardman’s jewelry and optical store in Grafton. Repairing engraving and spectacles a specialty. Eyes examined. Latrobe Street address and a medical practitioner offer eye, ear, nose and throat care with consultation free. Hours 8 am to 6 pm.
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Hardman’s
Grafton
Latrobe Street
Tee
M. Centiat Piiveiden
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Charleston
Keers
Ublican Party
Demcratic Party
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Gell Blennerhassett
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Duke of Manchester
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Friedman and Co
W. Va. C. & P. Railway
St. Charles Street
School House
Ensxar L. Love
Ager
Lear and
Mae
Pump
Itpd
Harry Kern
Mable E. Lutes
Porch
Washington, D
James W Holt
Holt
Brinkman Hall
Santa Claus
Apper
Sp.m
Japan
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H. C. CoLentpen
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Southern Supply Co
Clark Building
Navy
Buangy & Co
Republicain
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Wiktan
Loan & Co
the Capitol
Senator Scott
the Sentinel
Meeting of the Humane Society
Herdman’s Holiday Stock
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