Aged Mrs Stark Dies In Fire Near Meadland
A Taylor County tragedy reports Mrs Robert Stark burned to death near Meadland after a chair ignition incident. Her son Lee Stark found her body when returning from the mailbox. The 90-year-old suffered paralytic weakness and had lived on Ten Mile Creek in the past. Funeral held at Hepzibah Baptist Church with Rev. H. P. Murray officiating. burial in church cemetery. Surviving: two sons and two daughters.
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Robert Stark
Meadland
Taylor
Lee Stark
Grafton
Stark
Mother Stone
Bridgeport
Greander
Ten Mile Creek
Clay
Sardis
Hepzibah Baptist
Debate Over Newspaper Detectives and Police Help
The text discusses a proposed measure placing newspaper men under official scrutiny or death threats, with officers noting journalists often uncover crime as well as or better than police. It warns of strong protests from editors who fear legal peril and grand jury exposure.
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Wood Meats
Coes
Up-to-Date Cab Service in Grafton and Rothphonee-Qur
1 kar announces readiness to handle city cab orders. The service claims the most up to date fleet and coverage across Grafton and Rothphonee-Qur, including Livery Slab at 169 12.
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Kar
Grafton
Rothphonee
Qurothers
Grafton Banking & Trust elects new directors at meeting
At a stockholders meeting this week in the bank’s rooms, a board of directors for the coming year was elected. The list includes H Crapton Phos Long A W Burnett Jas KR Gole G H Kunst A J Wilkingon I E Ward A He Gander Jas Wo Jacobs SH Soumerville A Hod Pailipa Jas W mel vey Chas Monroe S K White and Nathan Shroyer. The banking report shows strong growth and reliability. There is discussion amid controversy over eye examinations for railway department workers and readiness to replace those with impaired sight.
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Grafton Banking & Trust Company
H . Crapton
Phos. Long
A W Burnett
Jas
KR Gole
G. HA
Kunst
A J Wilkingon
I. E. Ward
A He Gander
Wo Jacobs
SH Soumerville
A Hod Pailipa
Weet Virginis
H. W. Chadduck
Chas. W. Steele
Guy
Williams
Hayward Freming
B and C to Test Eyes of Baltimore and Ohio Officials
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials will test the eyesight of all general traffic department employees. The examinations start in about two weeks and will last about three months. The drive aims to identify impairments that hinder reading signals, with engineers conductors firemen brakemen flagmen and trainmen all to be examined. Some may be reassigned if possible.
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Raiload
Oui Huis
Pitaveraid
Baltimore and Ohie Railroad
General Traffic Department
Terra Cotta
Thos Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Gone With Other Peoples Money
Parkersburg West Virginia January 23 L Frank King a known morie dealer vanished after owing Mrs M J Stout 400 on a loan she filed suit and attachment. King borrowed 600 from her and gave security by an insurance policy then another 600 with a deed of trust on his horses and wagons. He allegedly moved the property to the Ohio river area and later to Marietta and Pittsburgh where he is now believed located. Kenny Machine Supply Co shops lubricating oils and grease.
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Parkersburg
W. Ve
L. Frank King
M. J. Stout
King
Marietta
Pitteburg
Thaw Trial Opens Amid Courtroom Turmoil
New York January opening of Harry K Thaw murder trial at Fitzgerald court drew tumultuous scenes as reporters clashed with police. About 60 of 200 writers admitted while 200 jurors were summoned. Thaw appeared calm, greeted by his mother and sister and family members. jury selection began with the first two jurors sworn.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Fitzgerald
Stanford White
William Thaw
Pittsburg
Countess of
Yarmouth
George Laudernegie
Nesbit Thaw
May McKenzie
Evelyn Thaw
Madison Square Roof Garden
Edward Thaw
Harry
George Carnegie
Carlos McDonald
Austin Flint
Jerome
Thaw
Mabin
Flint
McDonald
D.C. Smith
Talesman
Frank P. Hill
Baker
Park Owner Donates Town Public Park Land in Kingwood
Council member W Brown delivered a deed Tuesday night for the first acre of a four acre tract west of Kingwood to be used as a public park. The site features shade trees and a rock cliff, with potential for an auditorium and summer gatherings.
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Kingwood
W. Va
W . Brown
Ffont Acre
Brown
Horse found near Webster owner urged to prove property
Notice states a horse found running loose along the railroad near Webster, with instructions for the owner to prove ownership and pay costs of advertisement if they claim it. The notice is signed by E. E. Droxworth, Webster, W. 3. Ltd, and includes a separate advertisement for Kenny Machine & Supply Co offering machinery repairs.
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Webster
E. E. Droxworth
Webster, W
Kenny Machine & Supply Co
The Ladies Style Book February Fashion Issue
The Ladies Style Book presents a February fashion guide with twenty four pages of printed dress designs and fashion plates. It offers practical guidance for making garments and provides advice for home dressmaking. The publication is distributed free with every copy of next Sunday's New York World.
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Hove
New York World
Try James Murphy’s Barber Stop Advert
A fragmentary ad touts barbershop services at Ethel Street with a focus on a thorough shave and hair treatment. It promises bright results, clean tools, and a latest antiseptic aftershave. Patronage is solicited from the public in a respectful tone.
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Jas. Murphy
E Barver
Ethel Strent
Bair-Mut
G Tae See
Ehampoo
Two-Cent Rate Bill Faces Early Setback in Assembly
Charleston reports a brisk session with the two cent railroad bill reported unfavorably and other similar measures sidelined. The day saw a county levy debate, a straight salary measure for officials stirred opposition, and a packed chamber as Senate and House convened to elect leaders.
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Charleston
Senate
Jobasor
Fayette
Judiciary Committee
House
Welleburg
Portant
United
Stephen B. Elkine
Declan
Benal
Supreme Court
Blockeen
N York
House Judiciary Committee
Ate
Want Game Law Changed By Local Vote In Morgentown Area
Local rod and gun clubs and citizens of Morgentown and nearby towns press to amend game law to ban ware game during the August to December period. They claim squirrels migrate south by September 16 each year, leaving woods by mid September, and accuse rural hunters of killing them early to protect crops. Residents urge state legislature to act promptly to modify the law.
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Nitmrods
Morgentown
Legi
Charleston
Two Killed in Wreck on Ohio Railroad
Parkersburg Jan 23 A bad car wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio tonight near the jetty left two dead and one injured. The dead are Harry Taylor Parkersburg W Va engineer LA Rowan Marietta O brakeman. The injured W A Mace Parkersburg W Va conductor scalded. The wrecked through freight from Washington to Kenova went off the track on a bend due to bad track conditions following Hood in the Ohio valley. The Lyman Twins coming. The famous young stars will appear in their new comedy The Rustlers at the Opera House Jan 25.
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Parkersburg
Ohio River
Baltimore and Ohio
Javor Letart
Harry Taylor
W.va
LA Rowan
Marietta
W. A. Mace
Parkerebore
W. Va
Waeeiing
Kenova
Uate Hood
Oaio Valley
Samia
Lyman Twins
Lyman Tain Brothers
Ptrides
Combiane
Rustlers
Surprise Party Honors Eckies At Home On Side
A surprise party was held Tuesday evening January 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eckie on the Side to honor Eckie. Attendees included Stella Nina McDade Joanne Miller Ford Leona Brown Alice Hossion Gall Katie Vernon Fay With Mary Cole Rex Nunam Vernon Laurence Singer Holly Franklin Weener George Blaney Martin Feinklin Strand William Othy Brownaugh Clyde Barnes Scotty Doll Gien Board and Newham.
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Misnee Stella
Nina McDade
Joanne Miller
Ford Leona
Brown
Alice Hossion
Gall
Katie Vernon
Fay
Mary Cole
Rex Nunam
Vernon
Laurence Singer
Holly Franklin Weener
George Blaney
Martin
Feinklin Strand
William
Othy Brownaugh
Clyde Barnes
Scotty Doll
Gien Board
Newham
Daily Weather Revort Snow and warmer tonight
Snow and warmer tonight with a forecast for Friday rain. An ad note urges readers to call Angie & Co for pricing and materials for fences or buildings. A car load of block for foundations has just arrived and is available from Mapine Supply Co for immediate orders.
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Angie & Co
Mapine
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