Rashid the Leper Did Not Die From Poison
The official report by the Attorney General to Governor Daweon states that George Rashid, a Syrian leper, did not die of poison or violence but from natural disease. The report notes investigation into his death in 1906 and calls for broader contagious disease powers for state health authorities to prevent such cases and improve public welfare.
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George Rashid
Daweon
Rashid
Reebid
Elkins
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Parkersburg
Notice to the Public on Signed Obligations
Public notice states that the individual will not pay debts or obligations unless signed in the payer’s presence or witnessed by two unrelated persons. Dated January 1, 1907 and signed by John W. Carlson Sr at 433 East Main Street, Grafton, West Virginia. Also mentions employment for a machinist in Washington Carbon Darksborg, West Virginia.
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Jons W. Caksoin
P. O
East Main Street
Grafton
W. Va
When the Flair Falls Stop hair loss with Ayer’s Vigor
An advertisement touts Ayer s Hair Vigor as an improved formula to halt hair loss and dandruff. It claims hair grows more rapidly, dandruff disappears, though it notes no change in hair color.
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Ayer
Hair Formula Bottle Label Ad Claims Hair Benefits
An advertisement describes a hair formula with a printed formula on each bottle and a little book inside each package explaining why each ingredient is used and how the product works, produced by C. Ayer Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.
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Ther C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Move to create a new federal judgeship in West Virginia
Washington, Jan 18. Elliott Northcott travels to Washington to back a bill by Senator Elkins creating a new judgeship for the Southern District of West Virginia. The seat is contested by supporters of Judge Poffenbarger and Northcott, with Northcott likely the favored claimant if the bill passes.
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Washington
Elliott Northcott
Etkire
West Virginia
Elkins
Northcott
Poffenbarner
Point Pleanant Gazette
W. Va
Northscott
Sisiae
Department of Justice
Eudoree
Local boot legger Edward Bove held on whiskey sale
Edward Bove, an employee of a fire factory, was arrested Saturday on a charge of drunkenness and illegal whiskey selling. He admitted buying a quart of whiskey from East Kuh on West Side Ao and was fined twenty five dollars by Mayor McClung and sent to jail awaiting transport to United States Deputy Marshal setup. Bove's bootlegging involved buying common whiskey and selling at higher prices. He faces trial before the United States Court in Clarkeburg.
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Edward Bove
Jai Torobher
McClung Bes
East Kuh
Koh
Kuh
United States
Marshall
Kab
Clarkeburg
Lyman Twins to Appear at Opera House Friday
The Lyman Twin Brothers, female twin comedians, will perform at the Opera House on Friday January 26 in their latest musical comedy The Ruetlers. The show promises impressive evonic equipment, strong cast, and original novelty acts including a chorus, dancers, and clever comedians. Costumes are described as superb with dazzling effects and number of acts featured.
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Lyman Twin Brothers
Ruetlers
Increase Pay of Clerks in West Virginia Posts
West Virginia clerks in post offices rural free delivery carriers letter carriers and railway postal clerks may receive higher salaries under the next postal Appropriation bill. The West Virginia delegation in the house supports the raise and will push it through. A committee member said the increase would cover expenses while on the road and would be favorable to railway postal clerks.
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West Virginia
Grafton Sand and Stone Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice hereby given that at a meeting of the stockholders of the Grafton Sand and Stone Co. held December 1906 a resolution was adopted to discontinue some operations. Details are scarce due to the damaged text but indicate a formal corporate action by Grafton Sand and Stone and its successors.
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Grafton Sand and Stone Co
Mayor McClung Sues for Libel Against Gratton Leader
Mayor John W. McClung filed a ten thousand dollar libel suit through his lawyers against publisher Jas M. Litzinger of the Gratton Leader. The Rambl er articles allegedly defamed McClung, prompting the action as the public weighs charges and the future of county road funding amid road maintenance debates.
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John W. McClung
Ewit
Jas. M. Litzinger
The
Gratton Leader
Leader
Rambler
McClung
MecClung
Chas. P. Guard
Taylor County
Mei Ciang
Danages
Hesie
Mayor Arrested In Musicals Production Scandal
A chaotic stage show in Larebhand produced by Nixon & Ammernan Company ends in tragedy when Mayor Tom Waters is arrested over alleged acts tied to a fatal hospital death after a performance. The coroner and witnesses deem the show the year’s most sensational, yet Waters is released to catch a train.
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Tom Water
Larebhand
Nixon & Ammernan Company
Wee
Horstin Yaabar
Tom Waters
Waters
Alentown
Ranger
Lost of Preferred Stock No 13 at Grafton Window Glass Co
A lost certificate for Preferred Stock No 13 of the Grafton Window Glass Company, assigned to Howard H. Holt, is reported. Finder will confer a favor by returning the document to the thieves? on Latrobe or Main streets.
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Grafton Window Glass Co
Howard H. Holt
Latrobe
Main Streets
Bill to create State Railroad Commission outlined
Railroad Commission bill proposed in both houses assigns three commissioners and a secretary, with salaries of 750 and 2500 dollars respectively. A lawyer and two railroad experts must serve, no outside business allowed, and the attorney general acts as attorney. The measure, spanning 29 pages, covers railroad transportation, duties, expert help, express companies, and aims for fairness to railroads and shippers.
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Etate Rei Road Commission
Tures
Cannibalism Follows In The Wake Of Famine
A Shanghai dispatch reports increasing famine horrors in central China with Sinchow and Pa chow districts starving residents eating their own children. Food has vanished, roots scarce, and refugees are kept from leaving by officials. Observers describe multiple confirmed cannibalism cases with human flesh reportedly sold.
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Victoria
Shanghai
China
Sinchow
Pachow
Fall Injures Master Laurence Miller in Slip on Slippery Pavement
Master Laurence Miller, grandson of Mrs Sarah Jaco of the South Side, slipped yesterday on a pavement made slick by recent high water. He struck the pavement with force and broke his arm. Surgical aid was summoned and he is as well as could be expected. Mrs Jaco remains seriously ill in Spain with a relapse from the damp conditions.
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Laurence Miller
Sarah Jaco
Jaco
Spain
Nees
Big Four Wreck at Fowler Kills and Injures Passengers
Lafayette Ind Jan 21 Passenger train No 38 known as the Queen City special collided head on with a freight at Fowler Ind killing and injuring many. The block signal was missed in fog as the dispatcher fired shots with his revolver to warn the run by. Several cars burned including the combination car with 15 to 26 passengers. Victims include Minor Griffith and J Magee among others. Coroner and prosecutor to investigate.
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Lafayette
Ind
Big Four
Fowler
Queen City
C. E. Schaff
Schaff
Paul D. Harris
Chicago
Cinemi
Tendianapolis
Belal
Division
Kankakee
Harris
Bains
Comley
Minor Griffith
Shelbyville
P. J. Higeiner
Indianpolis
J. Magee
Indianapolis
Henry B. Outcast
Cincinnati
John Shannon
Wil Mamsport
Walter B. Harris
Fowter
Williamsport
Jc. L. Barns
Cremnnatt
M.A. Creton
New York City
Minor Griffin
L. S. Lang
Hart
Hy W. Lynch
Lee Wroken
Tripp
Rowleeburg Votes for Municipal Lighting Plant
Rowleeburg will establish a municipal electric plant after a 103 to 23 vote. The town authorized issuing $12,000 worth of five percent bonds for three years to fund the plant and site preparation, with bonds to be sold under bidding rules and filed with the town recorder before February 11.
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Rowleeburg_ie
Inene
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Raschid
State Board of Health of
Weert
Virginia
HA. Barbee
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Tickens
Randolph County
Barbee
Colarses
Board of Health
Ths
Board of Heath
Wastki—Machiniet
Washington Carbon Darksborg, W. Ve
Cecer
Jess
Ing
Rexall
Grafton Drug & Chemical CU
A&a
Lyman Twins
Respectinite
Gratton Sand & Bro
the Wey
Marion County
Willo
Kennedy
DeWitt & Co
U.S
W. Burdett
Notary Publies
Room T
First National
Ank
Railroad Commission
DeWitt
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