Railroads Move Toward Nine-Hour Limit Under New Law
The Interstate Commerce Commission welcomes compliance as American railways work to implement the nine-hour provision ahead of March 4. Baltimore and Ohio plans to apply the rule system wide tomorrow, with a formal extension hearing set for February 27. The Hepburn act monthly reports are also broadly adopted, aiding investors by detailing each of the 730 interstate railroads.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Commission
America
Isaac Reese Died Monday in East Main Street Home
Tanne Reese an old city resident died Monday evening at his East Main Street home after a 17 day illness following lagrippe that developed into pneumonia. Born May 13, 1838 near Grafton he was about 70. He worked 22 years for B and O railroad as a brakeman before retirement and leaves a large family including wife Phoebe Poe and 11 children, six daughters and two sons, with many relatives mourning.
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Tanne Reese
East Main Street
Mr. Reese
Grafton
B. & O. Railroad Company
Phoebe G. Poe
Administratrix Notice for Late J Howard Cather Estate
All persons indebted to the estate of the late J Howard Cather are notified to call upon the administratrix Achsah A Cather to settle. Those having bills must prove claims before the administratrix. 13 4tw Itch cured in 20 minutes by Woolmoo SCORE o
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J. Howard Cather
Achsah A.‘ Cather
Hughes league heads Woodford nomination at Manhattan Hotel
New York February 17 speakers at the notification of General Stewart Woodford as Hughes League president pledged support for Governor Hughes and predicted his victory. Notables included John Milholland Ex Governor Bachelder Waldo and ex Mayor Seth Low. Also public notices Attorney G W Ford announces candidacy for prosecuting attorney in Taylor County with biographical details.
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New York
Hughes
Stewart TL. Woodford
Hughes League of the
United States
Hotel
Manhattan
Hughes League
Woodford
John Milholland
Bachelder
New Hampshire
Waldo
Brooklyn
Seth Low
New England
Milholland
General Woodford
Prohibition Fight Narrowly Shifts West Virginia Outlook
West Virginia liquor interests face a tighter future as the Senate rejected prohibition by a razor margin. The defeat signals stronger anti-saloon sentiment nationwide driven by license law violations, shattered families, and overlicensed towns. Meanwhile an advertisement from Dr Williams Medicine Co seeks agents, offering 12 boxes of pills and a cookware set in Rosville Ohio.
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West Virginia
Senate
Anti-Saloon League
Fairmont
Grafton
U.S
Dr. Williams
DR. Williams Medicine Company
Roshville
Ohio
Traveled Far To Wed Across World
Anna Adler of Odessa travels half the globe to wed her lover in Green Bay Wisconsin, on a February date reported from the local news. The brief item notes her long journey and the union with her intended groom.
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Green Bay
Wis
Anna Adler
Odessa
Willer
Wiliam
Village Notes Highlight Local Visits and Activities
Hnottsville residents share Sunday visits at W E Wilson and Walnut Grove Farm. Mentions of Harter Arnold, Prof Haygond Colehank, and Clifford Sturm. Local plans include a large barn at The Forks of the Road and cornet band formation at Millersville School under Mr Arthur Thomas. Revival services at M H church proceed with small crowds due to sickness and bad roads.
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Guy Means
W. E. Wilson
Harter Arnold
Haygond Colehank
Clifford Sturm
Virginia
Walnut Grove Farm
Fred Bradley
Pruntytown
J. W. Bradley
Tom Bradley
Fairmont
Mar
W. S. Rogers
Forks of the Road
J. W. Knotts
Philippi
John Hauser
N. C. Steele
Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
West Virginia
Arthur Thomas
Millersville
John Funk
Arnold
M.H. Church
Messrs
Fred Swisher
Will
Cecil
Knottsville
Shroyer
James Williamson
Barbour Land Grab and West Virginia Company Charter
A proposed giant land deal unfolds as The West Virginia Company secures 29 090 acres in Barbour County W Va with 500 000 authorized capital. Prominent Pittsburg incorporators include J M Guffey Willis F McCook G D Prentice W F Johnston and Jos Willard. Also featured is Melvin Newton a West Side county assessor candidate highlighted for his education farming knowledge and public service.
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Barbour
Barbour County
Pittsburg
West Virginia Company
Sixth Avenue
W. Va
J. M. Guffey
Willis F. McCook
G. D. Prentice
W. F. Johnston
Joh S. Willard
Pittsboro
the Sentinel
Melvin Newton
West Side
Alfred Newton
Taylor County
Simpson
Newton
Tutt
For Sale Near Thornton WV One Acre Lot With House
One acre of land located one fourth mile east of Thornton plus a newly built four room house and outbuildings in good shape. Will sell cheap. Call or apply to J W Vandergrift Thornton West Virginia.
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Thornton
J. W. Vandergrift
Hen e ta Bone Plant Nears Production Start
The Hen e ta Bone Company's plant has most machinery in place and will begin production once raw materials arrive in a few days. Grafton machinist Kenny worked on the gas engine but persistent defects require one or two new parts. he understands the business and the delay is not his fault.
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Hen-e-ta Bone Company
Kenny
Grafton
Gli
Dawson and Teter as delegates at large urged
Morgantown newspaper advocates Dawson and Charles F Teter as national convention delegates. They praise their Taft alignment and call for party unity to beat Democrats. Cites road question discussion from Belington Observer urging county cooperation, better roads, and cost awareness before road work season.
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The
Morgantown Chronicle
Morgantown Pa
Dawson
Charles F
Taft
Democratic Party
West Virginia
Teter
Belington
Barbour County
Remarkable offer by American Drug Co for Rheumatic Elixir
An advertisement from American Drug Company Parkersburg West Virginia promises to send a full size $1.25 bottle of Braden's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir on a thirty day trial for twenty five cents to cover packing, shipping, and express charges. If benefited after thirty days one dollar due. if not proven, customers owe nothing and get a refund. Limit of one bottle per person. Offer expires in sixty days.
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Braden
American Drug Company
Parkersburg
W. Va
Notice of deposition in chancery suit for Louisa Butcher heirs
In Taylor county circuit court a chancery case between the plaintiffs led by John P. Butcher and others against multiple defendants including the unknown heirs of Louisa Butcher and Elizabeth Butcher Fisher, commands depositions. On March 10, 1908, at T. M. West’s residence near Revel Post Office Gilmer County West Virginia, deposition of S. M. West will be taken between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. If not completed, proceedings will continue daily until finished.
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Joan R. Butcher
Als
S. H. Sommerville
Frank N. Batten
Gideon C.batten
Mary Batten Sayre
Dora Dawson Sawyer
Tena Smith
William B. Lynch
Louisa Butcher
Margaret Tuttle
Newton Stead
Malissa Okey
John Eton
J. W. Weber
Clyde Robinson
Miles Okey
Virginia Okey
Lou Swortwood
William Hogue
Catherine Sebaugh
Florence Carmichael
Elizabeth Driggs
Malissa V. Spriggs
George Mechling
Nancy Carmichael
Mattie Carmichael
L. H. Matz
T. C. Carmichael
Ross Okey
J. R. Camden
B. J. Wichterman
Malissa Barnett
Philip Mulbrough
Mat Bowen
Mattie Smith
William Barnett
Edward Dawson
Elizabeth Butcher Fisher
George W. Dawson
Lias Butcher
Christian Church
Stafford
Ohio
Circuit Court
Taylor County
T. M. West
Revel P. O
Gilmer
West Virginia
Yoursel
John P. Butcher
Amanda Butcher
Jasper N. Butcher
Peter Lohan
Patrick M. Lohan
John Lohan
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Hubbard
G. W. Ford
Repubican
Ford
Eugenius Ford
M. B. Church
Fetterman
West Virginia Conference Seminary
Buckhannon
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Congressional
Ays
Mre
Swisher
Sam B. Montgomery
Wiloe P. Hubbard
Stoneleigh Court
Intelligencer
Mr. Hubbard
P. Hubbard
Charles Swearengen
Sir
Stat
A. B. Nestor
Scenery Hill
Sentinel
Tygart's Valley
E. B. Mallory
Ellenboro
Hnottsville
Awson and
Ayer
oEtae
Hyges
Tits American Drug Co
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