Teachers Round Table At Mannington Draws Wide Interest
Teachers from Grafton and Morgantown attended the third Round Table session at Mannington last Friday and Saturday. About fifty subjects were discussed, with Prof. McBee and Mannington teachers praised for organizing a high efficiency program and hospitality.
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Grafton
Round Table
Mannington
New Dominion
Morgantown
Willa Brand
Gallup
Miller
Bowman
Wade
State
Almong
Burdette
Clarksburg
J. R. Trotter
Fairmont Schoole
Heyward Fleming
Graiign
Goodwin
Gratton High
Gratton
J. Walter Barnes
Faimont Normal
McBee
Mannington Board of Education
Colliffe
Maveli Othe
Yone
One Price Cash System Introduced by Tur W. P. Hiexpricnsos Clorar Co
A 1900 notice proclaims a shift to a strict cash basis in all departments on February 1. The firm promises lower prices due to eliminating unpaid bills and dead accounts, arguing cash customers will benefit from faster turnover and greater overall savings. It appeals to loyal shoppers and urges trial, claiming wider selling and fair treatment.
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Tur W. P. Hiexpricnsos Clorar Co
Payne Memorial Plans for Broaddaua Institute Campus
Trustees met last Monday to push erection of one Memorial hall and allocate 8000 to purchase Amond's grove for a campus. Payne Memorial funded by Mrs Jed F Payne in June last to honor her husband. Public installation by Heulal Lodge No. 32 at their building forthcoming.
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Broaddaua Institute
Amond’s Grove
Payne
Instituty
Mra
Jed F. Payne
Heulal Lodge No
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Bnilting
Adoy
Dayton Pushes 15000 Road to National Cemetery
Representative Dayton: seeks 15000 in the sundry civil appropriation bill to build a road from Crafton to the National Cemetery near the city. he cites administration history and opposition as obstacles but remains confident the project will be incorporated in some form.
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Washington
Dayton
Crafton
National Cemetery
Day
Congren
Wilson
United States
Neutral stance on West Virginia Governor race spills from Elkins
Washington January 28 There is a report that Senator Elkins opposes Judge Freer for Governor of West Virginia. He states he is neutral will support the convention nominee and will not influence state ticket selection he will back the law chosen by the convention and wants a harmonious party. He warns Democrats to avoid sowing dissent and division in the Republicans.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Elkins
Judge Freer
Charleston
Jepublicans
United
Curtin
Sutton
Blennerhassett
Romeo H. Freer
Sam
Parkersburg
Work to Start on West Via Pittsburgh Line Extension
Reports around Elkins say a contract has been let for tunnels on the West Via and Pittsburgh extension from Elkins to Durbin. The work is expected to begin immediately with grading to start soon and the extension to be completed by fall.
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Elkins
West Via & Pittsburgh
Durbin
Flemington well test stirs oil and politics in Monongalia
Local reports claim the Flemington South Penn test well may or may not yield oil and could influence outside leaseholders. Meanwhile George C. Sturgiss seeks a House seat in Morgantown to oppose Senator Likins, aligning with Eastern Panhandle sentiment against Senator Elkins. Parkersburg News notes the regional tension over development and political loyalties amid mining-era disputes.
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Morgantown
George C. Sturgiss
House of Delegates
Monongalia County
Stephen B. Likins
United States Senate
Elkins
Sturgiss
Nator Elkins
Parkerspurg News
Pondering Fragments From A Turbulent Times
A collage of brief notes covers a January lineup of cultural events and local chatter. Elocution recitals at a public school, a ballroom style cake walk, and reflections on political figures and upcoming campaigns fill the page.
Funeral Train Carries Mrs. P. M. Durbin to Morgantown
A special train departed Sunday at eleven for Morgantown bearing the remains of Mrs. P. M. Durbin and funeral party. Citizens of Morgantown joined at the depot and accompanied the body to the last resting place. The roster of about sixty aboard includes John T. McGraw, Rev. and Mrs. Brown, Dr. Mackin, H. Chadduck, Mr. and Mrs. Moran, Park Jarvis, and many others from Grafton and Marlinton. Undertaker T. F. Cole managed arrangements.
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Morgantown
P.M. Durbin
Ben Barnes
John T. McGraw
Rose McGraw
Dider
Brown
Helmick
R. D. Mackin
Jas
FB. Blue
Harry N. Chadduck
Whelan
James Flanagan
John W. Fahey
Grafton
W. H Flaherty
Park- Jarvis
Philadelphia
Kinont
I. M. Yeager
Marlinton
T. F. Cole
Desperate Rat Attack Ends With Daring Drowning Attempt
Cumberland Maryland January 22 Geo Fradiska a 16 year old grocery clerk faced a bizarre peril as a large rat raced up his leg biting relentlessly. He leapt into the nearby river to drown the rat but nearly drowned himself before reaching shore. The rodent remained attached until removed and the boy’s leg shows severe gnawing. Doctors fear blood poisoning.
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Cumberland
Geo. Fradiska
Durbin Mourned Widow Abigail M Durbin
Abigail M Durbin widow of the late 1 bin Durbin passed after illness. Community recalls her as a kind sympathetic neighbor. Funeral held at her mother C R Durbin’s home on a Saturday afternoon with many friends in attendance. Reverend C L Queen assisted by Reverend George R Brown led services.
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Durbin
C.R. Durbin
George R. Brown
Abigail . M. Dur
West Virginia Reform School Plans Big Central Building
The Reform School Board at Clarksburg met to review Architect Albright's plans for a Central Building on the reform school farm near Pruntytown. The structure, to be the largest on site, will be placed on high ground opposite the Robinson house, which is to be remodeled for the Superintendent and family and offices for staff.
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West Virginia
No Court Held at Beverly in Regular Term
Judge 1101% declined to hold court at Beverly owing to unsettled county seat controversy. Supreme Court recently ruled Elkins as county seat, but Beverly attorneys sought rehearing at January term. Awaiting further Supreme Court action to decide the county seat outcome.
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Beverly
Supreme Court
Elkins
Lutheran Church Pulpit Filled by Rev Kefer Watch
Rev Kefer of Grand Rapids preached to a city congregation seeking a pastor. He received an unanimous call at a Wednesday meeting, though acceptance is not certain. Also reports a quiet wedding of W L Shield and Maud Dunning in the city and job ads for stone masons and laborers.
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Kefer
Grand Rapids
Mich
Keifer
W. L. Shield
Flemington
Maud Dunning
Webster
F. N
Ian
Col. Rober
M. Dunnington
Fee
Died of Injuries in Train Jump Accident
Neely Coyne of Aalem died from injuries suffered last week when attempting to jump from train No 5 at Memington. He passed away at Fahey's boarding house Saturday night and was buried Sunday afternoon, his remains being taken home for burial.
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Neely Coyne
Aalem
Memington
Fahey
W. Mahler
Parkersburg
Oo K
James Malloy
W. Va
J. L. O. Bi. Kerchival
Fairmont
C. J. Buciside
Wolf Summit
Police Chiefs Letter Requests Chicago Identification
Chief B F Sayre received a Monday letter from Cashier May of the Philippi Bank asking to have Officer John B Stone of the local force go to Chicago to identify men arrested there believed connected to the Philippi bank robbery. Stone had previously seen the men here and left Monday, reporting in Star Pa about his observations.
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B. F. Sayre
Philippi Bank
John B. Stone
Chicago
Stone
Tad
Card of Thanks to Grafton Friends for Kindly Support
A note expressing gratitude to many friends in Grafton for their kind support and sympathy. The message thanks neighbors for assistance and acknowledges community warmth.
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Grafton
Pathy
High Officials Visit the B and O Shops
High officials visited the B&O shops amid talk of radical changes soon. The report lists numerous engines repaired or laid in last week, staff movements, and traveling inspectors from Baltimore.
County Court Holds Special Session Adjourning Without Appointment
A special county court meeting at the courthouse Saturday failed to appoint a new superintendent of the poor farm with Hickle remaining in charge. Sheriff Jenkins reported collections totaling $13,000.43 for county and various levies including Booths Creek district road and Court House road. Several liens against the county were allowed as work proceeds to repair and upgrade the courtroom and jury rooms.
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Court House
Hickle
Jenkins
Booths Creek
Flemington
Knottsville
Oyster Supper Social at the Parsonage
Advertisers urge practical business choices as the New York Herald notes. A social oyster supper will be held at the parsonage with Lutheran claret on offer, inviting attendees to support the event through purchases.
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