Absconding contractor leaves large debts and attachments
August Wesco, owner of the red Yates quarry south of the city on the G B O division, reportedly fled with two months of unpaid wages totaling over three thousand dollars. Workers have laid hold on quarry stock and equipment, including derricks and tools, to secure pay while Wesco lives somewhere near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Wesco
Red Yates
Wesco
Cheat River
Rowlesburg
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Ace
Notice to heirs in chancery deposition in West Virginia
In the matter of John R. Butcher et als versus in chancery, a circuit court order directs depositions of listed heirs and defendants in Taylor county West Virginia. Depositions occur January 14 1908 at Alum Bridge and January 20 1908 at Grafton law office, between 8 am and 10 pm, with continuations as needed, filed in the chancery cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Butcher
H. Somerville
Als
In Chancery
Frank N.batten
Gideon C.gatten
Mary Batten Sayre
Dora Dawson Sawyer
Tena Smith
Willam B. Lynch
Louisa Butcher
Margaret Tuttle
Newton Stead
Malissa Okey
John. Eaton
J. W. Weber
Clyde Robinson
Miles Okey
Virginia Okey
Lou Swortwood
William Hogue
Catherline Sebaugh
Florence Carmichael
Elizabeth Driggs
Malissa V. Spriggs
George Mechling
Nancy Carmichael
Mattie Carmichael
L. E. Matz
T. C. Carmichael
Ross Okey
J. R. Damien
EB. J. Wichterman
Malissa Barnett
Philip Mulbrough
Mat Bowen
Mattie Smith
William Barnett
Edward Dawson
Circuit Court of
Taylor County
Peter Lohan
Alum Bridge
Lewis
West Virginia
John R.butcher
Jasper N. Butcher
John Burchamer
Thomas M. West
Amanda Butcher
G. W. Ford
Grafton
George Smith
Delia A Burnside
John Heath
Marlon Newton
M.H. Dent
James Conley
Chancery
Plaintiff
Hamilton
Fitzgerald and Potter Part Ways After 41 Years
Longtime Baltimore and Ohio general manager Tom Fitzgerald resigns amid a clash with third vice president George L. Potter. Official notice cites retrenchment and abolition of the general manager post, with Fitzgerald seeking vindication before any future return. He left for Chicago and will not return before year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Potter
Tom” Fitzgerald
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Fitzgerald
Chicago
Oscar G. Murray
Murray
The
West
Potter
Baltimore
Ohio
Remarkable offer from American Drug Co for Rheumatic sufferers
The American Drug Co offers Braden's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir with a thirty day trial. A full size bottle valued at 1.25 can be sent for 25 cents to cover packing and shipping, with 1.00 due at thirty days if benefited. If no improvement, 25 cents refunded. Limit one bottle per person. Expires in sixty days. Parkersburg West Virginia firm AMERICAN DRUG COMPANY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Ammeioas Drug Company
Parkersburg
W. Va
Lands Sold for Taxes List of Real Estates Charged
Tax sale notice lists Booths Creek West Va. district residents including Crim Clarence Yates Carrie B. and others with amounts shown. Delaney A L and others appear in Flemington and Knottsville districts with heirs named. The notice warns owners or heirs may redeem within one year by paying the purchaser plus interest at 12 percent. Dated December 17 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booths Creek
Crim
Clarence
West Va
Dev
Yates
Carrie B
Court House
Bartlett
Hester A
Hester A. Newton
John
Norrey
Spo Bie Wuise- Wee Fetterman
Daugherty
M. C's Heirs
Hall
Elias H
Holden
Mary
Trader
Elizabeth
Flemington
Shaw
Samantha's
Enat Gratton
Arnett
J. L. Blue
Jno
W. Burdett
A. W
Breakiron
Emily
Cobb
W. F
Delaney
A. L. Delaney
A. L. É Jarvis
Ann
McClain
M. E
Chas. A.'s
Nicola
Rogers
Orlena V
Riley
B.C
Shirer
Agnes Ae Shaughnessy
John Snivetey
Harriett. Wallace
C. D
West Grafton
Trippett
India
Knottsville
Ludwick
Oliver
West Virginia Chancery Suit Involving Grafton Roofing Co
William Mallonee trading as Grafton Roofing Co with S H Sommerville sues Ethel Holden and W L Holden for 41.10 note plus interest. Real estate of Ethel Holden on Barrett St Grafton to be sold under decree to satisfy debt. Defendants not residents must appear within one month after first publication in Grafton Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg State Journal
Virginia State Debt
Grafton Sentinel
Virginia
West Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
Hustead Fork
A. J. Co. Riffee
River Run
W. Robinson
Simpson Creek
Thomas Bogers
East Grafton
Harry Baker
State of
South Grafton
A . F. Bartlett
West Main
Grafton
Otter Creek
Circuit Court
Taylor County
William Mallonee
Grafton Roofing Co
S. H. Sommerville
Ethel Holden
Ethel
W. L. Holden
Grafton Banking & Trust Company
W. Va
Barrett St
W. L. Holten
T. W. Jackson
J. Frank Wilson
E. Sommerville
Berdilia Peter versus Joseph L Peter in chancery divorce
In chancery Berdilia Peter sues for divorce from Joseph L Peter not a resident of the state. He is required to appear within one month of first publication to protect his interests. The publication is ordered in the Grafton Sentinel. R Frank Wilson Clerk. Dent Dent for Plaintiff. 28-400
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Berdilia Peter
Joseph L. Peter
Grafton Sentinel
R. Frank Wilson
Dent & Dent
F Frank Wieson
Ga. W. Ford
West Virginia chancery suit seeks contract enforcement
In chancery Mary H Clerc and others sue Lydia Shackelford and BE Smith to compel specific performance of a writing by Mary B Clerc seeking conveyance of lands in Taylor and Preston counties. Affidavits show Mary B Clerc is not a resident of this state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virgenta
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Lydia Shackelford
Mary H. Clerc
Mary E. Clerc
BE. C. Smith
Mary B. Clerc
Taylor
Preston
O J Kelly Leavs Monongah for Erie Railroad Master Mechanic
Reliable authority reports O. J. Kelly formerly master mechanic of the Monongah division will become master mechanic for the Erie Railroad at Susquehanna Pa. He is a trusted rail man with a strong record, and close friend Superintendent Underwood of the Erie. A Christmas note adds a local sale of land near Thornton with a four room house and out-buildings offered by J W Vandergrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Talbott
Upshur
George W. Brown
Buckhannon
Knoldyke
Yukon
Panama
the Sentinel
O. J. Kelly
Monongah
Susquehanna
Erie Railroad
Underwood
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Grafton
Thornton
J.W. Vandergrift
W. Va
Plaintiff Baileys Suit Requires Appearance Within One Month
A legal notice states that BENJ. F. BAILEY as plaintiff must appear in the suit within one month after the first publication. The order commands publication of the foregoing text and directs compliance with the court’s process.
West Virginia Divorce Suit Publication and Estate Notice
A chancery suit by Cassy Hamilton seeks an absolute divorce from Albert I Hamilton who is not a resident. Publication ordered for one month after first publication. Also notice to creditors in the estate of Ira McDonald, deceased, via Emma V. McDonald administratrix, to file claims and settle accounts. Sweet Melody Flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Cassy Hamilton
Albert I Hamilton
Albert I. Hamilton
Ira McDonald
Emma V. McDonald
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Empty Stocking Club
Benevolent Order of Elks
William Post
Upshur County
State Senate
Theoney
Express and Post Office
John P. Butcher
PATFR_ LOHAN
Patrick M. Lohan
John Lohan
Mary Lohan Stout
Elizabeth Lohan Alfred
Cc. C. Lawson
Davis & Davis
Atty’s
Balto & Ohio
Fitz
ZUDED
Stewie
Lincoln
Wily
American Drug Co
Japan
Cneerpersied
ERIE
Benj. F. Bailey
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