Tragic Death of Curtis Davidson in Flemington Home
Curtis Davidson, about 68, was found dead in front of a grate at his Flemington farm home. Neighbor Lincoln Greathouse found the body early Friday evening, suggesting he died from heart trouble while kneeling before the fire. Davidson, Civil War veteran, lived alone, left a lone son Dr. Will J. Davidson of Parkersburg, and was connected with county families, his death shocking the community.
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Lincoln Greathouse
Flemington
Curtis Davidson
Davidon
Feathouse
Mr. Davidson
Davidson
Mr. Greathouse
Greathouse
Claudius Davidson
Lemuel Davidson
Carolie Sinsel
Néél Webster
H. P. Davidson
John W. Davidson
Pittavela Coal Co
Will J. Davidson
Parkersburg
Wanted agents across the United States to sell Dr Williams Pills
The Dro Williams Medicine Company of Roseville Ohio seeks agents nationwide to sell its pills at 25 cents per box. Send name and address to receive 12 boxes. after selling, send back $3 to obtain a cooking vessel set of 2 4 and 6 quarts. Limited vessels offered to introduce the pills. Over quickly.
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U. S
Dr. Williams
Dro Williams
Icine Company
Roseville
Ohio
Seniors Triumph Over Sophomores In City High Game
A Friday night basketball game at the West Side school pitted seniors against sophomores in the city high school. The seniors dominated, scoring 30 total to 11 for the sophomores, with a strong first half showing. Attendance supported a school fund drive.
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West Side
City
Boy Has Narrow Eye Injury Near Loss At Poe
John A. Boyce of the Poe settlement took his twelve year old son to Dr. Peck after a wood block splinter struck the boy’s right eye and lodged near the pupil. The splinter was removed and the doctor said the eye should heal without vision loss, a very close call. Fairmont Normal Winter Term begins Jan 2.
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John A. Boyce
Poe
Want Light Pole Removed From Bridge Entrance
County court requests city to remove an electric light pole blocking the eastern entrance to the new bridge connecting the South Side and Grand street. The pole narrows an already tight street, occupying two to three feet of valuable space, and removal to a different location is deemed necessary to secure four to five feet of the adjacent lot along Front street.
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New Bridge
Grand Street
Front Street
Eagles Elect New Officers at Grafton Aerie Meeting
Members of the Grafton Aerie of Eagles held a Friday evening meeting to elect officers for the coming term. Most positions went to new members with the physicians remaining as in previous years. Officers named include J L Whiteman as worthy president and John Moran as worthy vice president alongside other elected roles.
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Grafton Aerie of Eagles
Aerie Physicians
Aerie
J. L. Whiteman
John Moran
J. F. Murray
W. E. Jenkins
C. F. Cole
Thomas Deegan
A. E. Moran
Z. M. Cochran
D. ©. Peck
J. B. R. Ellis
Pertinent Are Some Questions From a Fairmont Reader
Angelo Tupone of Fairmont writes to the Sentinel recalling discussions with miners at Monongah. He questions mine safety, communication between shafts, why a fan was stopped, and the role of bosses. He also thanks Italian and American relief efforts amid the disaster and urges accountability.
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Angelo Tupone
Fairmont
Sentinel
Grafton
W. Va
Monongah
Fairmont Times
Fairmont Coal Co
No. 6
No. 8
George's Creek Coal & Iron Co
West Virginia
May Announces Candidacy for Attorney General Not Governor
Special to the Daily Sentinel report from Charleston dated December 14 notes Clark W. May, incumbent attorney general, declines a gubernatorial bid due to cost and time. He says he will seek renomination for attorney general, vows not to scramble for office and would support the Republican ticket if the convention nominates another candidate. Named entities include Clark W. May, West Virginia, Virginia, United States Supreme Court, and Charleston.
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Daily Sentinel
Charleston
W. Va
May
Capitol
Commonwealth of Virginia
West Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
West Virginia considers Bailey bill for special session
A discussion notes that legislation in the Bailey bill could prove highly popular if it allows West Virginia to obtain fair returns from its natural wealth flowing through pipelines. A visitor, Geo M Yates of Lincoln Nebraska, visits his sister near Webster. a former Taylor county resident, he last visited seventeen years ago.
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John H. Gepkin
Morgantown Post
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
West
Commonwealth
Bailey
Senate
Geo. M. Yates
Lincoln
Nebbraska
Martha E. Batson
Webster
Yates
Taylor County
Trap Springs
Pruntytown
The Pittsburg Post Promises Progress and Strong News Service
The Morning Post is praised as a clean, honorable newspaper with national reach. It touts Associated Press and New York news services, extensive correspondents, and large editorial staff to deliver accurate world news. Readers are urged to seek The Pittsburg Post from their newsdealer.
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Pittsburg
the Morning Post
The
Morning Post
Associated Press
New York “American
New York “Sun
York Andington
Pittaburg Post
Better Mining Laws urged after mine disasters
President Roosevelt recommends creation of a bureau of mines under the Interior Secretary to collect data and investigate mining accidents and dangers. He urges increased appropriations for mining condition studies, fraud prevention, district mapping, and methods to reduce accidents and strengthen West Virginia mining laws.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Bureau of Mines
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
West Virginia
Oh for a daily newspaper in Grafton
A letter from a reader signing Nous Verrons urges the city to support a new daily paper in Grafton. The piece notes several failed attempts and mocks those who complain without funding a venture, calling for practical action and a sample of journalism to satisfy the public.
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The
Grafton
Nous Verrons
Sentinel
Ceeble
Lime in Agriculture lecture at Morgantown course
West Virginia farmers weigh lime as fertilizer while Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station director Thorne plans a January Winter Course in Agriculture at Morgantown. He will present five morning lectures two night sessions and lead five Crop Production conferences. Farmers are urged to request the course circular.
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West Virginia
Thorne
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
State University At
Morgantown
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