Dead engineer among victims of Elkins head-on wreck
A head-on collision near Elkins West Virginia between passenger train No. 43 and freight No. 4 killed engineer Phillip Dougherty of Grafton and mail clerk George W Holliday. Fireman EP Potts died. conductor Oscar Summers and others were injured or unhurt. Snow and limited lines worsened visibility as No. 43 departed Elkins after errors in meeting the freight at Roaring Creek Junction.
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Elkins
W. Va
Western Mary
Harting
Fueman EP. Potts
Phillip-Dougherty
George W. Holliday
Grafton
Roaring Creek Junction
Harding
George Morrison
M. A. Mahony
Daugherty
May
Aires
Oscar Summers
Belington
Coal & Coke
Pa Daugherty
Davis Memorial Hospital
Ceme
Reat
Elkine
Holiday
Engineer Daugherty
Frush Crime Charge Dropped Likely After Local Wedding
Maggie Sinesar of Mt Clare married Charlie Fowler after he returned from Texas where he worked for Brendard Oil. The romance sparked hopes the prosecution against Frush will be abandoned as the couple ties the knot in Clarkevurg.
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Clarkevurg
Maggie May Siursar
Clare
Charlie N. Fowler
Texas
Brendard Oil Company
Brige
George M. Finale
Bridgeport Road
Tinpiste Mille
Gutover Iaet
Miss Sinesar
Mr. Fowler
Fr Toxne
Mt. Clare
Slnesar
Frusb
Former Grafton Man Gets a Promotion
Circular from the General Superintendent of the Southern Railway Company at Charlotte N C states that John H Herre formerly a telegraph operator for the road at Knoxville Tennessee has been promoted to the news position.
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Greenville Divison
Rock Hil
Herne
Ste. Julio
Washington Street
Grafton
Knoxville
Sithfolnese
Wm. G Conley
B &O
P J Crogan
Kingwood Ee
F E. Parrack
Tannelton
Southern Railway Company
Charlotte
N.C
John H. Herre
Temperature shifts harm even sturdy constitutions
The text notes rapid temperature changes between heated interiors and icy outdoor platforms create cold exposure. It cites examples of a conductor moving from trolley heat to cold platform and a canvasser spending time indoors then braving a biting wind, illustrating the difficulty of avoiding cold. It also lists 60c and $1.00.
Government Postoffice Site Woes Delay Grafton Building
Postoffice Department site agent Mr. Fred Brackett, in Grafton from yesterday, reports no satisfactory city site. Prices in the business section are too high, West Side property is reasonable but too distant from business centers. Indefinite delay anticipated unless a suitable site is found downtown or elsewhere near business districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brackett
Postoffice Department
Washington
Grafton
Fairmont
Brackett
West
West Side
Walter-McGuire Wedding at St Augustine’s Church
Mrs J Walter and Miss Katherine McGuire wed at St Augustine’s Catholic church in Grafton on a cold Saturday morning. Rev Father John McFiligott officiated. the couple left beside pranks by friends, with a decorated carryall and a festive arrival at the depot, followed by a public display and cheers from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
J. Walter
Mise Katherine McGuire
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Grafton
John McFiligott
John Pickett
Lizsie Wanstreet
Mies
Mary Goecke
Graton
Tests Filed In Favor Of The Japs In San Francisco
The United States filed two suits to uphold school equalization in San Francisco. One suit seeks a writ of mandamus to place a Japanese child in a public school, while the second suit, in federal court, names school board members and officials as defendants.
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Washington
Suuty
United States
San Francisco
Japan
Supreme Court
State of
California
Ne Board of Education
Federal Circuit
Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools
Lands Sold for Taxes as Sheriff Notices
Landed properties described were sold for taxes. The owner or heirs may redeem within one year by paying the purchaser the amount shown in the last column plus paid taxes and interest at twelve percent per year from payment time. Executed by E. N. Means Sheriff on January 5, 1907.
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Ander
Taylor
Acasi
Urobuner
Boothe Creek
Bradspaw
Joan
Valley River Valley
Freeman
Swan
James W
Malionve Hawkins
Jeremiah Hustean
Bartlett
Rutharford
Joseph i
Bailey Yates
Currie
Plummer's Run
Hones
Davis Maria Ving
Admin
Woodford Adair
Lew
Berkeley
Rat Wrtowy
John Near
Rhough Warder
Handley
Jennie
Burdett
Sa Dilworth
Beara
Simpson
Wlellington
al Ork Bos
Hamilton Hamilton Jauise
Louverna
Neon Jenkins
Deitieh
Bailey
BF Bailey Gratien Iad
Schvoai ‘Bhatia
Armation
Halowe Armstron
CM Lot
Ore Jenkins
Atha
Lona
Pari Beaumont
Biock
Biek
Hugh Warder Atha
Hurtlent
Bailey If Srown
Sarap U
Bartiote
Rowa
Alzens
Ora Jenkins
Anett
Diock
Ley Uaugberry
Ana
Bailey Davis
Minile & I
Beaumont
Ore Jenkins Fowles
Batley Hauphrey
Dana
OB W
Chas Aisheifa
Swaim
Bill Goangi
Jou
Wells Te
Fein Ito
Bae
Resi
M Tai
Baetioce
Berkley
Pripieti
Tadia Hi Handley's
Oreenkins
Slarab Beaumont
Heeo Watson
Morrow Wright
Mary HK
Sommeryi Wi
John
Lucas
Bartiect Baine
Mason
Otter Orewi Bartlett
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promoted Amid 19th Century Ads
An old advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe remedy for headaches neuralgia backache and various pains. It claims non narcotic relief without harming nerves and cites quick results and pleasant use. Also mentions a newly married couple Walter and wife traveling to Pittsburgh and Zanesville with social notes on the groom’s prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Plerog
Digists
B. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Br. Pierce
Pierce
Miles
Ani Bille
Loney Court
Indian School Cruelty Allegations Hit Agencies
Salt Lake City Jan 23 Former Governor McConnell accuses Indian schools of gross mismanagement and cruel treatment of girls noting overcrowded reservations and sterile living conditions. He blames interior department officials and secretary Hitchcock for concealing truth from the president while urging reforms and accountability. Dissolution notice follows Fortney Morgan partnership ending with D W Fortney to handle affairs and debts.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
McConnell
Tolabo
Hitchcock
Affigiala
Interior Department
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Maryland
Potts
B. F Martin
Bat Wipe
Morwan Billingeen
John Herne
Frush
Scott
Postoffice
Walter-McGuire
Bella
St. Joho
Depot Bridge
Clarence Bloom
B&o. Engineering Corps
Baltimore
E. N. Means, Sheriff
Blehart
Walter
Wile
Pittaburgy
Zanesville
Ohio
Mollie Ryan
Bee Hive
Notics
Fortney & Morgan
D. W. Bortney
D W. Fortney
D. W. Forrwmy
E & Momas
Liralton Marble Works
J. Willhide
Willdo
Home End
Foleyshoney
Star
Heale Eas
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