Pension Bill for Civil War Teamsters Proposed in Congress
A Harrison county reform group backs Hubbard’s bill to pension former government teamsters who hauled rations and ammunition during the Civil War. Eligible men would receive ten dollars monthly after proof and prior pension exclusions apply. The measure faces past failure but gains legislative support as justice for a valued service.
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Congress
Hubbard
Wheeling
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Harrison County
Taylor
Preston
Unique Piece of Furniture at McCabe's Store
The city’s most beautiful burnt wood cabinet, a music cabinet by Rosa McCabe, displayed at John A. McCabe’s shop, valued at 40 dollars though not for sale. Also notes Leonard Carroll and his wife returning home to Norman Nebraska after visiting Barbour County relatives.
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John A. McCabe
Rosa McCabe
Leonard Carroll
Lttle Son
Norman
Nebraska
Tien
J. M. Carroll
East Main Street
Barbour County
Mr. Carroll
West Virginia
Prominent Man Dead in New Martinsville
New Martinsville December 18. R BE L Snodgrass prominent citizen dies suddenly Tuesday morning after 8 o clock. Heart disease suspected as the cause of death.
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New Martinsville
R. BE. L. Snodgrass
Extra session costs eyed in West Virginia politics
Governor Dawson has asked lawmakers to limit expenditures for a potential extra session. The article notes officials reduced attaches and clerks in previous sessions, with Clerk Mont Topping saving $5,000. Dawson has urged calling only essential staff to minimize costs. Charleston, December.
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Charleston
W. Va
Dawson
Legislaive
House
House of Delegates
Seaman
Mont Topping
Topping
Govern commended for prudent use of clerk hire funds
The Govern is to be commended for this stand and as the money expended for unnecessary clerk hire may be utilized to good advantage in many other ways through which the taxpayers may receive lasting and permanent benefit.
Injunction Bid Over Valuable Hugh Evans Gas Farm
Wednesday before Judge John Holt the application for injunction by Crystal Tee Co and R W Kennedy against McGraw Oil and Gas Co was argued. Judge reserved decision for a later date. The request seeks to restrain drilling on the Hugh Evans farm and to stop marketing current production. The case is highly complex with potential extensive litigation due to the farm's valuable gas production.
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John HH. Holt
Crystal Tee Co
R. W. Kennedy
McGraw Oil & Gas Co
Hugh Evans
Evans
Arranging List for 1908 Passes to Entitled Reach Owners
The railroad main offices in the city begin preparing passes for 1908 to ensure delivery before year end. Passes for next year will be fewer than in 1907 and remain restricted to company employees. The process includes widespread exchange among road officials nationwide with distinct design changes to prevent duplication. John J. Hamilton, head of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in West Virginia, arrived from Oakland and received a telegram to go to Monongah to check for Eagles among the miners and assist their families if present.
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Eagles
John J. Hamilton
Order of Eagles
West Virginia
Oakland
The
San Francisco
Monongah
Directory Reveals 1565 Astronomers and 550 Observatories
A Royal Observatory of Belgium directory estimates 1565 astronomers worldwide and just over 550 observatories. It notes more than 100 observatories in the British Isles and many in the United States.
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Royal Observatory of
Belgium
British Isles
United States
Franklin Brown jailed in Fairmont on forgery charge
Bailey Franklin Brown once a Baltimore & Ohio rail road clerk and railroad worker known as Cleveland Brown has been jailed in Marion county Fairmont after drunk and disturbance arrest. He faces grand jury action on forgery charges tied to time with the railroad and earlier escapes.
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Bailey Franklin Brown
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Marion County
Fairmont
Grand Jury
Batley
Squire Lilly
Officer Stone
Baltimore & Ohio Force
Brown
Tral
Ohio
West Virginia
Cleveland” Brown
Baltimore & Ohio
Christmas Dinner Prices Add To Holiday Worry
The Grafton housewife weighs a costly Christmas feast with scarce turkeys at 22 to 26 cents, chicken 15 cents, butter 30 to 36 cents, and eggs about 35 cents. Stores boast full stock for gifts and meals while advising proper postal packing to ensure safe delivery.
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Grafton
Avuncular Relatives Question Sparks Light Quip
In a humorous exchange a speaker asks if the young man has avuncular kin, replying that he has only two uncles who are as sound as a doll.
Money Talk and The Silent Mr Cortelyou
A Chicago Tribune snippet references a figure nicknamed the silent for money making acumen. He is described as making money through action rather than talk. The piece hints at a reputation for quiet success and financial savvy.
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Cortelyou
Chicago Tribune
Express Office Rush Marks Holiday Season Peak
Local express office faces holiday rush as clerks and drivers handle high volumes through month end. Workers may extend hours including Christmas Eve to manage the surge. Business matches or exceeds levels seen in the prior year.
Tygart Valley Glass Plant Plans Holiday Schedule
A Pittsburg Commoner article notes the Tygart Valley Glass Co. of Grafton West Virginia employs about 175 workers and will operate with one day off for Christmas and possibly another for New Year’s Day. The plant has new annealing facilities and a redesigned packing dept while producing stock lines and items for silversmiths.
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Tygart Valley
Pittsburg
Tygart Valley Glass Co
Grafton
W. Va
Wim. Morgan
F. W. Watts
G. G. McCaskey
Jos Gilhooly
Flint
Keehn
New Officers Elected for The Sunday School
The Sunday School of The S Paul s M E Church elected new officers for the coming year at a Tuesday meeting. Judge John H Holt was named superintendent, S M canes named assistant, Sinset secretary, Minsita Miller treasurer, Wy Va docent, with a Christmas entertainment planned and a program in preparation. The event notes the school s progress and hopeful prospects. The second annual convention of the West Virginia Retail Hardware Dealers Association is set for February 20, 1908 in Biking.
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S. Paul's
M. E. Church
St. Paul's
John H. Holt
Sinset
Minsita Miller
Etktary Wy Va
West’ Virginia Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
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Chas. Tn, Stellae
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