Married at Oakland Bend Promises Popular Year Ahead
Yesterday in Oakland Maryland Miss Sallie Shields daughter of Mr and Mrs W Shields of Fremington and Mr Max Johnson a Flemington telegraph operator wed by license and minister aboard a train on No 14 post marriage the couple returned to Grafton to receive congratulations. The community predicts enduring happiness despite their elopement style amid romantic tales of the Gretna Green allure.
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Grafton
Sentinel
Belington
Bank Officials Dine as Year Ends at Latrobe Street
The Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank directors and officers enjoyed a New Year’s dinner at the Royal on Latrobe Street. Attendance included Hugh Event, Wm M Dent, A B Williams, M F McDonald, Moran, Rector, Morgan, Stareber, Pollock, and Frank Evans. H Gramm was absent ill. The group discussed no business, praising the bank’s 20 percent rise in total business and noting the four percent on-time deposit program, started two years ago.
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Peerick Moran, Sr
Chas. H. Rector
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Lawcen Stareher
G. W. Pollock
Frank Evans
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H Gramm
Washington Street
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
Oday
New Year Wedding in West Grafton Details
The marriage of Lillian Wanda Newton to Cicero Booth took place Tuesday afternoon on the West Side. Rev. C. L. Trawip of Fire Baptist Church officiated as guests Mr and Mrs J. Boote, sister of the groom, and others attended. The bride wore white with lace and spangles, pink accessories, and carried carnations. The groom, employed by West Maryland Railroad at Eakin West Virginia, is described as a man of sterling worth.
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Meredith N Wlon
Cicero €. Booth
Mary Whites
Prantytown
Stuby Bonageld
XS J. Boote
Our City
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Sterling Worth
Avicy
Semplovet
Westen Maryland Ratbrowl Company
Ekin
W.va
Ite
Boo
Sleeplessness Remedies and Celebratory Reception Report
The article describes three forms of wakefulness and urges medical relief from nerve and brain issues, promoting Dr Miles Nervine as a quick fix. It recounts a testimonial about improved health after treatment and notes a wedding reception with congratulations and gifts honoring the bride and groom.
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de Miles
Nervine
Dr. Miles
Dromices Medical de Laboratories
Elba
Girls Will Be Girls at the Opera House
Wo. Brad presents Al Leech and She Three Rosebuds in a risible stage event titled Girls Will Be Girl at the Opera House. The vaudeville style musical comedy promises light humor and lively performances from the comic trio.
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City issues license vote split amid legislative echoes
Parkersburg Dispatch News cites tension over license politics and party leadership as debates loom for the spring vote. It notes city attorney Wyckoff's cautious stance and hints legal action could follow. Eva Tanguay's Grand Opera incident is described as clashing with taunting patrons.
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Parkersburg
Republican Party
Eva Tanguay
Grand Opera House
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Miss Tanguay
Old Virginia debt question eyed by West Virginia
The legacy of Virginia debt looms as agents push a claim against West Virginia. Estimates range from four and a half million to ten million dollars. Charlestown's Mr. Mason urges a nonpartisan ten-person commission to seek an adjustment and avoid costly court action or a crushing judgment against West Virginia.
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Befoe de Wah
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West Virgin
West Virginia Debates Gubernatorial Succession And Reform
The Fairmont West Virginian urges a constitutional amendment to elect a lieutenant governor to assume governorship if vacant. It cites Senate succession flaws and cites John T. Cooper’s plan for a state wide primary system. Also notes coal industry strength, state university needs, and political concerns over railroad influence and public interests. Senator Joseph H. McDermott ill with ptomaine poisoning but improving.
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John T. Cooper
Wood County
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