B O retrenchment plan limits layoff scope
The Baltimore and Ohio announces a retrenchment policy to cut expenses by furloughs rather than permanent layoffs. Operating, drawing, engineering, mechanical, and maintenance of way staff will be affected as the system prepares to recall workers when conditions improve, with total furloughs under 500. Construction is paused until demand returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohieig
Baltimore & Ohio
Sickness and revival fill Knottsville community
The Knottsville area reports widespread illness from grippe with Mr and Mrs Russell McCartney and others at Sunnyside down with La Grippe. R H Knotts and Grace Knotts ill, Maud Rinker at Orchard Knok farm attendsBedside of the McCartneys. Rev J B Libe of the M E Church conducts revival at Mt Pleasant church. Waltman Pierce dies after long sickness from typhoid fever, mourned by many friends.
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J. W. Knotts
Grace
Sunnyside
Maud Rinker
Orchard Knok Farm
Russell McCartney
J. B. Libe
M. E. Church
Mt. Pleasant
M. B
Waltman Pierce
Community Mourns Death and Damage Across Town
The note expresses regret for the untimely decease and extends sympathy to relatives. A recent Saturday night cyclone caused damage to fences and property. Mr. Charles Wells Jr, West Virginia University graduate and Wheeling social figure, visited with friend Gay Means at the Pines. Word arrived of Mrs Catherine Luzader Watkins dying December 31 in Nokomis Illinois. she was raised locally and connected to prominent families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wells, Jr
B.S. C
West Virginia University
Wheeling
Gay Means
the Pines
Nokomis
Tili‘nois
Catharine Luzader Watkins
Watkins
Farm for Sale 40 Acre Lot on Sand Lick Run West Virginia
40 acre farm on Sand Lick Run Taylor County West Virginia with good improvements and a fine young orchard. Apply to B. Wyckoff Route 6 Gratton WV 324. The county court has not received bids for physician for the county infirmary or for physician for the county jail and continues the appointments and agency bid process to January 11 1908. Milwaukee's death rate law notes Milwaukee ranks lowest among lake cities.
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Sand Lick Run
Taylor Co
Milwaukee
Lake Cities
Grafton Visitors Sound Local Industrial Prospects
Balti more publisher Mesars E R F Blogg and George Byrne of the Manufacturers Record visit Grafton to survey the town and other West Virginia sites. Byrne plans articles on local natural gas water power coal and plant sites while Blogg promotes subscriptions and business with the city. Both praise Grafton’s push and enterprise amid national stagnation.
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E. R. F. Blogg
Baltimore
George Byrne
Charleston
Manufacturers’ Record
Byrne
The
Record
Blogg
West Virginia
Grafton
Roe Named Superintendent of Washington State Reformatory
Cleon B Roe is appointed superintendent by the Taylor County board of managers. He has Seattle ties and previous reformatory service in West Virginia, with endorsements from Governor Mead and Northwest figures. Roe will begin April 1 with a 1800 salary and a 10000 bond, planning an eastern study tour.
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Washington State
Board of Managers
T. A. Leonard
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio
M. M. Mallory
Illinois
Pontiac
Roe
Washington
United States
Taylor County
Mr. Roe
The
Post Intelligencer
Seattle
the Sentinel
J. A. Roe
Creditors Ordered to File Claims Against Brendel
Notice to creditors of Charles H Brendel assigned to present all claims to Commissioner G W Ford at his office in Grafton Taylor County West Virginia by February 10 1908 for proof and adjustment dated December 30 1907 signed G W Ford Commissioner and Harry Friedman Trustee
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Charles H. Brendel
Chas. H. Brendel
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
G. W. Ford
Harry Friedman
Chas
Your Hair Contrary Hair Vigor Ad Promotes Growth
An 1870s style advertisement claims Ayer s Hair Vigor nourishes the scalp and prevents hair loss. It promotes hair growth and keeps hair on the head with a new improved formula. Produced by the J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J.C. Aver Co
Lowell
Mass
Walter Cole Arrested Here in Freight Car Theft
Walter Cole once a trusted local figure was arrested Sunday afternoon by Baltimore & Ohio Officer Stone in the yards for robbing a freight car of merchandise. He awaits a preliminary hearing before Squire Lilly. Once known as Poole, he wandered after leaving town about a year ago, marrying in Grafton and later expelling from a fraternal group. His condition on arrest was pitiable after long travel and hardship. many here still regret his fall from grace.
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Walter Cole
Baltimore & Ohio
Stone
Squire Lilly
Cole
Nick
Poole
Grafton
First Class Dairy Farm Near Grafton Seeks Applicant
One mile east of Grafton a first class dairy farm invites applications. Apply to H. H. Guseman for details and consideration.
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Grafton
H. H.guseman
AP O RHEUMA Proclaimed Safe Remedy for Rheumatism Kidney Health
The advertisement touts AP O RHEUMA as the safest and most reliable cure for rheumatism and kidney bladder diseases. It claims the formula cannot be improved by any physician and that it cleanses the blood removes uric acid. It notes the product is for sale by druggists and country merchants.
Extra session eyed by West Virginia lawmakers
Wheeling January 11 Hon Joseph H McDermott Morgantown president of the state senate voiced optimism that the governor Dawson called extra session will yield benefits for the state. He expects passage of the county salary bill and mine safety reforms along with tax and property revaluation measures. Hearne campaigns. Ursula Bartlett Acquitted.
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Wheeling
Joseph H. McDermott
Morgantown
State Senate
Dawson
McDermott
Monongah
Powers Case Narrows to Plea for Pardon After Four Trials
National interest surrounds Caleb Powers as he seeks a pardon after four trials in Kentucky. A Philadelphia paper supports clemency, detailing juror bias and judicial actions, noting ten of twelve jurors favored acquittal at the fourth trial and predicting a fifth trial in July.
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Caleb Powers
Lwith Powers
Philadelphia
Powers
State Supreme Court
Morris
Ata
Eight Hour Day Campaign Moves to Make it Central Issue
A national Eight Hour League of America drive asks labor unions to push universal eight hours as the main issue of the next presidential campaign. Key figures include Alexander Law and officers at 223 West Thirty-seventh Street, plus Henry Chancellor and Geo. P. Goodbody. The circular urges recognizing national labor authorities to regulate hours wages and conditions. It also links reform rhetoric to Governor Wilson and the Powers prosecution in Kentucky.
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Geo. P. Goodbody
West Thirty-Eighth Street
William Hunt
West Thirty-seventh Street
League of America
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F. W. Baumer & CO
Steinway
Fair Exchange
Knottsville
la Grippe
R. H. Knotts
Orange, Mass
J. M. Richardson & CO
Cleveland
L. Kitzmiller
New York City
Scott
London
U. S
Dr. Williams
DR. Williams Medicine Company
Roseville
Oho
William Henry Hearne
Parkersburg
Hearne
Mr. Hearne
Ursula Bartlett
Barbour County
Philippi
Isoue
Wilson
Kentucky
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