Morgantown Daily Post Survives First Year In Publication
The Morgantown Daily Post celebrates its first year of existence with readers in Monongalia county and reports on the Institute for Incurables in Huntington. It notes local interest in a Indianapolis court ruling against a gas company for failing to supply contracted fuel and the broader impact on households, schools, and public services due to gas and energy supply issues.
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Indianapolis
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Electric light plant debated in town controversy
The Sentinel rejects costly private lighting and urges taxpayers to consider a cheaper, council driven system. It accuses critics of demagoguery while defending current officials and warning bonds may be needed for future improvements. The piece argues the plant lacks capacity, wires are undersized, and opposition misrepresents aims.
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Grafton
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Sentinel
Grafton Gas and Electric Light Company
Dayton's Judicial District Bill Passes House
A bill to split West Virginia into Northern and Southern judicial districts cleared the House last Monday and moves to the Senate. The Northern District would include 31 northern counties near the Ohio River. Judge Jackson named as judge, Gov. Atkinson likely to be appointed to the other judgeship. The plan aligns with rail routes of Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio, shaping federal court locations across Martinsburg Clarksburg Parkersburg Wheeling Charleston.
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Panhandle
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Parkersburg
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Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Taylor County Humane Society selects agent and budgets by laws
The directors met at the Mayor's office Tuesday evening with food present. They chose W. B. Sawyer as society agent and will send his name to the State superintendent for appointment. The by laws committee deferred their report on incorporation, then decided to proceed to incorporate and direct the act to secure proper papers.
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Hess
W. B. Sawyer
Smallpox Near Mannington Reports Four Cases
Dr. T F Lanham of the State Board of Health and Dr J A Jamison of Fairmont inspect Joes Run near Mannington where four well marked smallpox cases are confined to two houses. Quarantine is in effect at the affected dwellings as authorities trace the outbreak’s origins. A local school has been exposed due to a pupil who recently recovered from the disease.
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T. F. Lanham
State Board of Health
J. A. Jamison
Fairmont
Joes Run
Mannington
Smalleman
Lad
County Court in Session Names New County Officers
President Robert E Phillips and associates convened the Taylor county court and continued in session electing and swearing in sheriff Benjamin F Sayre bonds and securities. Lewis Kitzmiller clerk. TW Wells and James O Jacob justices. James M Jeffreys constable. several other officers and bonds listed. Some qualifications disputed but court remains in session for days to finalize.
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Robert E. Phillips
J. W. Hamilton
A. Armstrong
Taylor County
Benjamin F. Sayre
M. J. Parsons
A.B Dawson
Kk. White
T. FF. Lanham
GM. Whitescarver
L. Marlonee
George Brinkman
T. E. Davis
D. M. Morgan
I. A. Moray
James M. Jeffreys
Constable
Bond
A. RL
Sinsel
Witt Marple
Cumstak
Samuel W. Hibbs
Secur
W. Snider
Louis
Joseph Snider
Cather
Brohard
R. Phillips
Courmissior Arminstromp
Kitzwiller
Land of
LW. Wells
Dr. & Jolson
Squar Howse
Andy Hayziett
Flemington
Deah
Nok
T. J. Humphreys
Car Shop Resignations and Movements At Fairmont Yard
Car cleaner Jacob Doe resigned while repairer Chas McWillims also left Monday. Pay drafts issued to shop boys Monday. Brakeman James Sandy off duty with an injury. Engine No. 1518 laid up for rebuilding. 1205 assigned to station. Guy Vilfer returned after layoff. J F Prendergast, W C Prince, and others visited Fairmont on business. Engine No. 128 turned out after repairs. numerous crew changes and relocations described among foremen, machinists, and yard staff in Fairmont and surrounding depots.
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Jacob Doe
Chas. McWillims
James Sandy
Guy Vilfer
J.F. Prendergast
Fohn Cayington
Knotesvilley
War Clowning Department
Fairmont Yard
A. KE. Frush
Jayean
W. . Chenoweth
Pairmont
Aite
Charley Flanagan
Willie King
Londelphia
Carpenter Shop
J. M. Sheata
Chicago
Pittsburg
Ten hour days return delight in local shops
Local workers cheer a return to ten hour days after earlier nine hour shifts sparked Democratic critiques about pie and cake. Community notices report visits, church events, and Christmas plans as residents share news from Grafton and Thornton including sick lists and funerals.
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