Second Degree Verdict in Clarksburg Case
Valle Boughner found guilty of second degree murder in Clarksburg, shocking many as trial stretched over two days. Jury returned verdict Monday night. motion for new trial denied, appeal likely if overturned. Boughner, 16, shot Edward Young last year during an incident involving a mob. county eyes rising effort to curb local lawlessness.
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Valle Boughner
Clarksburg
Boughner
Young
Wallie Boughner
Hagans
Edward Young
Morrisont
Abig Wolf Shot After Years of Sheep Depredations
A wolf blamed for long depredations on farms near the Webster Randolph edge was shot Monday evening by Stofer Hamrick. A large posse of hunters had chased it with about a dozen hounds for days. The animal crossed into Randolph where the Webster County Court offered a $50 reward and Webster offered $100. The wolf was said to have consumed up to 50 sheep and lambs yearly. The paper notes this may be the last remnant of its kind in the region.
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Randolph
Stofer Hamrick
Peter Hamrick
Webster
Webster Echo
Court Proceedings and Judgments Listed in Blackstone Record
A series of court entries and judgments are reported, including Virginia Brown v. B&O RR Co. appeal continued by agreement. Davis, adv for James Davis, deceased, $976.96. First National Bank v. E. W. Koelz et al, $876.93. Ruhl & Co v. A. R. Kelley, $116.31. Stephen B. Jenkinson et al, jury verdict $1,437.36. Rev. Peter Roy v. Hendrickson Clothing Co., continued. Lee Bennett v. A. St. Kelley, $349.99 plus costs. State v. Garfield Haddix, jury unable to agree. W. A. Porter v. John J. McGraw, $1,990 plus costs. Pearl Wilson v. Board of Education Fetterman district, bill of particulars filed and case continued. Edith V. Matzke v. John T. McGraw, $7,570.09. Marion Newton v. K. M. Lake et al, defendant failed to appear and case dismissed. A. B. Boughner v. J. W. Holt, removal to Marion county for hearing. J. S. Ayer v. John T. McGraw, $1,193.38. Viola Bebout v. Alex Bebout, deed for divorce.
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Taylor le
A. Et. Kelley
Virginia Brown
KE. Davis
James Davis
First National Bank
E. W
Peter Roy
Hendrickson
Clothing Co
Lee Bennett
A. St. Kelley
Costa “State
Garfield Haddix
W. A. Porter
John J. McGraw
Pearl Wilson
Board of Education
Fetterman District
Edith V. Matzke
John T. McGraw
Marion Newton
Sentinel Readers Offered Weekly Short Stories by Leading Writers
Readers can enjoy a new short story in each issue of the Sentinel over the coming months. The next installment is Count Terrapin by Melville Philips, promising charming, instructive fiction. Subscription rates: 25 and 3 months for $1.00 annually in advance.
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Melville Philips
National Guard Company I Mustered Out After Fire
Orders received to muster out Company I of the National Guard which had been stationed at Fairmont. The unit suffered in a recent fire and faced equipment losses. The discharge follows the blaze and the company is being released from service.
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National Guard
Fairmont
Pany
Martinsburg Judge Faulkner touted for West Virginia governor
A Washington dispatch in the Wheeling Intelligencer reports an anti McGraw faction in Virginia Democrats backing Judge E Boyd Faulkner of Martinsburg as governor candidate. It also plans to depose McGraw as national committeeman, then push a strong governor candidate at the state convention to challenge the Young Boss's dominance.
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McGraw
Washington
Libhinet
Wheeling Intelligencer
Democratic Party
Veairginia
E. Boyd Faulkner
Martinsburg
Way
McGraw Wing
West Virginia
Collector White
Ireer
BE. Boyd Faulkner
Martinaburg
One Price to All to Cash Basis Retailing in 1900
Istom West Virginia patrons are informed that on February 1 the Coe Price business will switch all departments to a strict cash basis via the hk system. The move aims to lower prices further, reward cash customers, and eliminate unpaid debts from credit abuse, with assurances of fair treatment and greater overall savings when selling more goods at smaller profits.
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Iston
W. Va
W. P. Helmnicksos
Cloraine- Ce
West Virginia fish hatchery bill seeks $25000 appropriation
A Senate bill introduced Monday would provide 25000 dollars for a fish hatchery in West Virginia. The site would be chosen by the fish commission after federal funds are allocated. Fish Commissioner George M Bowers noted growing needs for large quantities of fish for distribution across the West Virginia area.
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Senate
West Virginia
The
Fish Commission
Congress
Bome
George M. Bowers
Commission
Virginia
Fish Exhibit Revival at Methodist Church noted
Revival services led by Rev F attend the passage of the bill in the Senate. William Morgan of Berkeley County, linked to Mr Bowers, is appointed to oversee the Nohyneh project. A Fish Exposition by Fish Commission is planned with a hatchery and exhibits to be erected at the estate, inviting all to attend.
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Stantor Elkins
Scott Will
William Morgan
Berkeley County
Methodist Senate
United States
Darin
Ion ii
Lininaioner Bowers
Mr. Morgan
Bowers
Desperate Husband Wounds Rival In Revolver Fight
Charles F. Seeberger an electrician for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Brunswick was fatally wounded by Jerome P. Swartley, a conductor on the same road, after a confrontation over Seeberger’s wife. Seeberger survived three gunshot wounds to the abdomen and lung, with surgeons in Baltimore performing a lengthy operation.
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Charles F. Seeberger
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Brunsswick
Jerome P. Swartley
Swartley
Brunswick
Seeberger
Olger
Logan
Swartsey
Sevberger
Baltimore
City Hospital
J. Rl Trimble
J W. Hartigan
Ewing
Millions to be Expended on the B. and O. Improvements
Chicago dispatches outline a plan to invest 25 million dollars to modernize the Baltimore and Ohio system. Roadbed, bridge, track, and equipment updates are planned across lines, with focus on the Chicago to Baltimore corridor and Indiana straightenings for the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern.
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B. & O. Road
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Indiana
St. Louis
Cincin
Leg Amputation Follows Train Accident In Salem
Neil Coyne a sixteen year old of Salem was forced off a moving No 3 train near Flemington and fell under the wheels. His right leg was crushed and doctors at Fahey's boarding house amputated below the knee. The incident serves as a warning to others.
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Neil Coyne
Salem
Our City
Flemington
Jin
Gratton
Fahey
Dre. Thayer, Vankirk
Ellis
Ampue J
Ex Senator Davis Hosts West Virginia Delegation in Washington
Hon Henry G. Davis former U S senator of West Virginia presided at a dinner at his Washington residence honoring the state's congressional delegation. Present were Senators Elkins Scott Faulkner White Atkinson Gov. Atkinson and other officials including Commissioner Miller and Representative Devenor among attendees.
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West Virginia
West
Charleston
Joseph Miller
Internal Revenue
I G. Dayton
Renre
Ohnston
J.B. George M
Representa IR Devenor
Rerresangatiys
No Good Dolliver Moves to Repeal Bankrupt Law
The speaker notes Dolliver in Congress has introduced a bill to repeal the new bankrupt law. The law has been in effect six months, with debts paid under its provisions approaching a million. He argues such laws are brief remedies, often inviting rascality and speculation, and questions continuing them on the statute books.
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A Dolliver
Congress
Heavy Weights to Retire Amid Railroad Reshuffle
Reports of upcoming changes at the railroad include widespread rumors that conductors brakemen and baggage men over 180 pounds will be dismissed. Many veteran fifth division staff now on passenger trains would be forced to retire, with a few under the limit also affected. The retirements would remove some of the oldest and most capable workers, prompting strong interest in future developments.
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Leductors
A Big Day Ahead for Wheeling February Events
Wheeling prepares for Dewey Day February 22 with expected state official attendance including Admiral Dewey. On February 21 the Republican State Central Committee meets, drawing popular interest. Officials may accept a B&O trip for a New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration beginning February 27, with a special train provided.
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Wheeling
Admiral Dewey
Republican State Central Committee
B. & O. Ry. Company
New Orleans
The Worlds Leading Writers in the Sentinel
The Sentinel teases upcoming fiction week with noted authors and stories such as Count Terrapin by Melville Philips and The Soul of a Brute by Rodrigues Ottolengui. Subscriptions offer 25 cents for 3 months or $1 annually, with Morgantown set for a State Union session May 15 to 17 attended by 200 visitors.
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Joe A. Altsheler
Moloch
Nick-a-Jack
Francis Nde
Rodrigues Ottolengui
James Raymond Perry
John A. Becket
State C. E
Morgantown
I. A. Barnes
State Union of Christian Endeavor Societies
Fairmont
Dominion
Bold Robbery Stuns Tygarts Valley Bank in Philippi
A professional burglary at the Tygarts Valley Bank in Philippi broke in about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. The safe was blown open, with 4000 to 6000 dollars taken, and two blacksmith shops were robbed for tools. No injuries. suspects described as four men seen on streets and boarding a train toward Moatsville. The money was torn, aiding later investigation, with notes and bank records intact.
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Tygarts Valley
Tygarts Valley Bank
Manown
Homer Roe
George Barnes
Cove Run
Grafton
Belington
Elkins
Clarksburg
Philippi
Moatsville
Who wants to be mayor Flemington gas town chatter
Local readers are invited to ponder who seeks the mayor’s office as Flemington reports natural gas development. The item touches on elections, council candidates, social events, literary notes, and various oddities across counties and towns.
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Flemington
County court to hold extra session next Saturday
A notice at the courthouse announces an extra county court session starting next Saturday the 20th and lasting as long as needed to finish business. Items include selecting a superintendent for the county poor farm and examining county claims. The sheriff must report on collections and disbursements for the year, with bridge and building repair considerations.
Oyster Supper Planned by Presbyterian Ladies
The Presbyterian church ladies host an oyster supper and social on Wednesday evening January 24 at Brinkman Hall. Dinner will be served from 5 to 10 o'clock p m. The event invites all to attend and enjoy fellowship.
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the Presbyterian Church
Brinkman Elall
Sonper
Gilt Edge cash grocery mentioned for dairy and notions
Patchy OCR note advertises the Gilt Edge cash grocery offering fresh butter eggs and other items. It mentions Ba Buildin on Main Street Gratton as a location line with additional notions for sale.
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Gratton
Beggars and the Parkersburg Hotel Men Meet
A town notes a rise in beggars at private doors with able men needing work. Parkersburg hotel men plan to attend state party conventions and seek support from a joint committee. Lutheran Church to host Rev. C. H. Keifer next Sunday with a morning and evening service. An elocution recital is set in the public school on Friday January 26 for public benefit.
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Parkersburg
Farka
Lutheran Church
C. H. Keifer
Grand Rapida
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