Runners and residents noted in village social roundup
Mrs. James Lin suffers from la grippe while Mr. Charles Reese spent weekend at Fairmont. Mrs. Marion Rudy stayed with uncle Gibson Reese. Elder John E. Gore to preach at Glady Greek church Friday night. Miss Nancie Neel and Letha Neel visited Miss Ivy Reese. Miss Sarah Henderson spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Geo Neel. Miss Della Henderson staying with brothers J. B. and Hendersons. Lee Neel visiting grandmother Mrs. Peninah Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. John K Linn with Linns’ parents Sunday. George Lake injured after a fall while out feeding on ice. hopes to be out soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lin
Charles Reese
Fairmont
Marion Rudy
Gibson Reese
John E. Gore
Glady Greek Church
Nancie Neel
Letha Neel
Ivy Reese
Sarah Henderson
Geo. Neel
Della Henderson
Navy to test heavy shells and torpedoes on monitor Florida
Washington reports the navy plans a secret test of twelve inch shells and torpedoes against armor plate using the monitor Florida as a target. The experiment, to be conducted at Indian Head, may influence future navy building plans and is expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Florida
Indian Head
Real Estate For Sale On West Main Street Details
Real estate list offering a fine building lot on West Main street and 12 building lots on South Side at low prices. Nine Maple avenue lots sold on good terms. A small farm near Pruntytown. An 8 room house with two lots on West Main street near the car line with bath and gas. A 4 room cottage on Ross street. For prices and terms see HW B Harwood on the third floor of Jarrett Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
South Side
Maple Avenue
Pruntytown
Bath and Gas
Ross Street
HW. B. Harwood
Jarrett
West Side
Knotts Avenue
Jeffery Rd
Shen
Washington Streets
East End
Washington
Main Streets
Fetterman
Main Street
Help Wanted Start a Local Business Position
Job offer from C. W. Stanton Co shows a $75 starter payment to run a local business on a short trial in the requester’s area. No cost at start and potential permanent placement. address 85 Monon Building, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stanton Co
Monon
Chicago
Thornton Community Notes Highlights
Thornton residents report farmers preparing for spring crops and local visits from Forest E. Powel of Rowlesburg Wayne McCartney of Knottsville and Will J. Painter. D. R. Potter of Clarksburg visits on business as the Thornton Fire Brick plant closes briefly for repairs. A protracted meeting led by Rev Vangilder continues at Westerman school house and mail carrier C A Painter resigns with Fred Hargett to take over route two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest E. Powel
Rowlesburg
W. H. Wolf
Henry Ford
Grafton
D. R. Potter
Clarksburg
Thornton Fire Brick Company
Westerman School
Vangilder
Free Methodist Church
C. A. Painter
Fred Hargett
Largest Southern Masonic Conclave Underway in Hattiesburg
In Hattiesburg Mississippi on February 13 a major Mississippi grand lodge session draws hundreds of Masons from the South including Knights Templar Shriners and Eastern Star members. The conclave runs through tomorrow with lavish entertainment noted. Also Taylor County Republican committee to meet February 15 at 1 pm at Dr A R Warden’s office with expected full attendance. A masquerade at West Side Rink Friday night is urged for attendees as item 283-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Miss
South
Mississippi Grand Lodge
Knights Templar
The
Shriners
Order of Eastern Star
Taylor County Committee
Taylor County Republican Committee
Beeen
A. R. Warden
West Side Rink
Nigh Class Entertainment Victor Records In Stock
The Victor label has a new line of records now available. Visit to preview a selection of late releases and hear samples in-store.
Vertical travel exceeds Manhattan surface transit in elevators
An official of the New York building department notes that Manhattan’s 6600 elevators carry more passengers daily than all surface, elevated, and subway railways combined. In Park Row building, elevator use rivals Nashville’s streetcar system, and Metropolitan building’s new tower will offer a straight lift of one ninth of a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Building Department
Manhattan
Park Row
Nashvile
Tenn
Metropolitan
New Tower
New York Sun
Hyomei claimed for catarrh relief by Grafton Drug Co
The Grafton Drug & Chemical Co promotes Hyomei for catarrh symptoms including offensive breath nasal dryness and throat discharge. Buyers are promised money back if not satisfied. A Tennessee railroad commission hearing set for Feb 14 will review a proposed reduction in passenger rates with leaders from L&N, Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis and Illinois Central attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Grafton Drug and Chemical Co
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Railroad Commission
M. H. Smith
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
J. W. Thomas
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad
J. T. Harahan
Illinois Central Railroad
Tennessee
For Sale Latrobe and Main Street Property Ad
For sale notice announces Latrobe and Main Street property with contact by writing Box 203. Sweet Melody Flour appears as a product name or sponsor in the clipped notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe and Mainstret Property
Graduation expenses at Annapolis rise for middies
A letter from a class of 08 midshipman describes steep graduation costs. He notes outfit expenses around 1000 dollars plus incidental costs, with monthly 7 dollar salary deductions yielding only about 300 dollars after four years. He and classmates worry about meeting the total bills. A separate note promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative for weak nerves and related health concerns. For sale an organ at a low price listed by W R Loar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
New York Tribune
From Hotel to Factory Renovation Under Way
Architect R H Adair is drawing plans for remodeling the old Jackson hotel, bought by United Woolen Mills for a future plant. Plans due soon, actual work to start, completion expected within a month. Also an advertisement for Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy offering a free trial box by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Adair
Jackson Hotel
United Woolen Mills Company
Parkersburg
Pay Your City Taxes and Save Interest Notice
City asks all taxpayers to pay by February 20 to avoid the penalty on delinquent taxes. Delinquents urged to take advantage. Water rents due also, now payable. The city needs funds. OKEY A. HEFNER, City Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okey A. Hefner
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. M. Parrish
First Nations Bank
W. VA
Loar
Poe
Wayne McCartney
Knottsville
Will J. Painter
Earl Thomas
John Thomas
Mount Pleasant
John N. Mays
Victor
Vincent
Burke
Vertical Travel
A. E. Jackson
East Main ST
West V
Bell Phone
Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton, W. VA
W._R. Loar
Mays
Glade
W. J . Mays & Co
E. Main Street
Bell Phone No
Grafton Banking & Trust Company
Conservative
America
Earl S. Ford
Grand St
R. L. Clark & CO
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