Oil Well Sunk Burclars At Moatsville Fail To Produce
At Moatsville Gum Springs Oil Co drilling at Gordon sand failed to find oil beyond a slight top showing. The well was plugged and tools to be removed within a week. Speculation about Standard Oil purchase is dismissed as unfounded. Separately, Thomas Orfis was arrested for robbing Martin store at Newburg. stolen goods were recovered and identified, with one gun sold for $5 and others hidden. Harris, a 25 year old brakeman from Indianapolis, jailed in Kingwood to face the Preston County court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gum Springs Oil Co
Moatsville
William Sawtelle
Sawtelle
The
Standard
Gum Springs Oil Lo
Gum Springs
Thomas Orfis
Squire Lilly
Martin
Newburg
Harris
Indianapolis
Here
Cumberland
Kingwood
Preston
Deluge of Mud Hits City Streets in First Ward
The First ward on West Main is a mud field blocking wagons and pedestrians. A United States Express Co wagon festered in mud for hours with no goods aboard. Walks remain torn up and business in the First ward lags as residents demand relief, with spring or summer as the likely cure. The Sentinel highlights complaints from subscribers in hard hit areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
First Ward
United States Express Company
Sentinel
Covington Weld Grand Jury Recommends Jail Pending Court
John Covington was returned to jail on a $1500 bond after a grand jury found evidence suggesting guilt in a revolting crime against his half sister near the Stone House. Sheriff Means and Squire Lilly arrested him Monday. a preliminary hearing was held Monday at 10 o clock. The case caused a sensational stir with threats reported but not realized as calm returned. The girl victim is only a few months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Covington
Stone House
Sheriff Means
Squire Lilly
Justice Lilly
Covington
Murder at Clarington Station Burns Telegraph Office
New Martinsville reports the Clarington station on the Baltimore and Ohio Ohio River division burned to the ground late last night with operator Hutchinson of Zanesville found dead. Authorities suspect murder and arson by intruders seeking to rob the office, dispatching penitentiary bloodhounds to pursue fleeing suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
New Martinsville
Clarington
Ohio River
Baltimore & Ohio
Moundsville
Hutchinson
Zanesville
Trial for Covington Captures Town's Attention At Court
A district hearing led by Squire Lilly drew a large crowd as the case against Covington progressed. He was held on $1,600 bond for the January term, with witnesses moved to the grand jury room to avoid disruption. Covington could not post bond and was returned to jail, amid fears a mob could form if he remained free.
Free Catarrh Remedy Mailings by Dr Shoop
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers trial catarrh treatments mailed free on request as proof of the value of his scientific remedy marketed through druggists and sold by all dealers. A separate note mentions Sweet Melody Flour in the ad copy.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Coffes
Jno
N. Tregeilas
Sunday Socials From Knottsville and Nearby Farms
R S Hauser and family spent Sunday with friends in Grafton. Miss Nitra Means and brother Guy were guests at Rock Spring Farm. Mr and Mrs R W Means were weekend guests of relatives at Terra Alta. Mrs Edgar McDaniel visited her parents J C Sturm. Miss Adair Wilson and Albert retired from a few days and visited Bridgeport. Grace Knotts and Earl hosted at Greenwood Farm. J K Means and family at Walnut Grove Farm. G R Jones of the State University at Morgantown visiting Greenwood Farm. Joseph Swisher and family from Parkersburg visited Beechwood Farm. S A Bainbridge and W W McDaniel visited Sunnyside. George Yates of Lincoln Nebraska and Sallie Batson of Webster visiting Mrs W E Wilson. Rev J B Libe conducting meetings at Plessant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nitra Means
Brother Guy
Rock Spring Farm
R. W. Means
Terra Alta
Edgar McDaniel
J.C. Sturm
Adair Wilson
Albert
Bridgeport
Grace Knotts
Earl
Greenwood Farm
J. K. Means
Mr. Means
K. M. Hall
Walnut +Grove Farm
Joseph Swisher
Parkersburg
Camden Swisher
Beechwood Farm
S. A. Bainbridge
W. W. McDaniel
Sunnyside
J. W. Knotts
George Yates
Lincoln Nebraska
Sallie Batson
Webster
W. E. Wilson
J. B. Libe
Plessant
January Term Court Brings Look at Grand Jury for Rape
The January term of the circuit court opens January 28 with grand jury convened and petit jurors reporting January 30. The term, longer than usual, follows Judge Holt’s mid term adjournment due to illness. A long docket includes the notable grand jury case of John Covington for rape and a heavy chancery workload anticipated through February. Grand jury list reads Wm Clayton to Ed Blaney. Local society notes and public notices follow, with Oregon and regional references mixed with weathered ads and notices.
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J. Frank Wilson
Circuit Court
Holt
Baltimore
Wm. ©. Clayton
Sanford Linn
D. E. Foreman
Amon Martit
Simon S. Lake
Creed Scranage
G. E. Stillwell
J. D. Fram
F. M. Wickel
W. L. Fordyce
C. J. Fleming
Jas. F. Tutt
Jz W. Cowhard
J. S. Robinson
J. W. Crinnan
C. A. Keefer
Abraham George
Floyd Waller
J. Arnold
L. R. Shackelford
F. L. Curry
W. P. Kinter
Robi. Anderson
Marvin Clelland
Geo. L. Menear
Ed. M. Poe
Wait Robinson
T. J. Winter
Dan. R. Shafer
Nathan Curry
Jas. Bradshaw
Chas. F. Burk
J. T. Keener
John Kleffel
Neal Wilson
H. A. Custer
Isaac Tucker
T. F. Welsh
Clas M. Davis
Wm. H. Bowman
Albert H.bugh
H. B. Sanders
W. H. Feltner
Geo. P. Cropp
J. W. Jaco
J. W. Frazier
F.C. Graham
R. Blaney
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Thomas Harris
Ice Springs Oil Co
Post Office
Express Office
Grafton
Jain
Dr. Shoop
Peters
Stoops Tieadache Tuuleta
Lee Cote
Covington Weld
Fiona
O.R. Division
Pelee
Wi Floren
Ileal
New York
Bears
Castoria
Wesley Haddix
Grand Jury
Fred T. Martin
A. W. Burdette
Knottsville
R. S. Hauser
G. R. Jones
the State University
Morgantown
New York City
the Commissioners
Democratic Party
Col. Bryan
Mr. Jenkins
Lves
Tve
Weston Independent
Lewis County
Independent
Reymann
Trafic
Charles H. Brendel
Chas
H. Brendel
Taylor County
West Virginia
G. W. Ford
Harry Friedman
Jchns
L._KITZMILLER
Stieff Piano
New England Conservatory
Boston
Mass
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