A Terrapin Tale Leads to Mrs Tupp and Fred
An anonymous narrator recounts a comic midnight train incident involving two infant terrapins and a porter, leading to a romance with Mrs. Tupp. Years later their son Fred grows from Yale into a prominent football figure, sparking a family rift over ambition, pride, and marriage.
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Dichmond
Sam
Saiad
Fred
Eversity
Hockie
Jove
Cupp
Yale
Berkeley Oval
Rush
Mrs. Tupp
Mra. Tupp
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Mommie
Dad
First National Bank of Grafton Authorized for Succession
Comptroller Charles G. Dawes certifies The First National Bank of Grafton Virginia is authorized to extend its corporate existence until close of business December 16, 1919, after compliance with federal banking acts. The certificate bears the official seal and date December 16, 1899.
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Vrurym
Koller
Cumrency
Washington
First National Banke of
Grafton
Taylor
West
Virginia
Act of Congress
Charles G. Dawes
First National Bank
West Virginia
Judicial sale of real estate in Doddridge County West Virginia
A decree of sale by the Doddridge Circuit Court announces public auction of land in Taylor County with appurtenances near Simpson Creek on January 20, 1900. Terms require one third cash, balance in two notes with interest, notes secured by the land, sale held at the Taylor County Courthouse front steps.
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Gale
Elrouit Court
Doddritne Ty
West Virginia
Newry
Johnkon Oo Elomist Executor
Florida
Court House District
Taylor County
West
Virgin
Simpson
J. F P. Hoss
Tre Circuit Court
Dodddidge Eauty
Anid
Prailey
Y -Blate
Specia State of
Wits
Wallace I Gribble
Circuit Court
Doddridge County
BF. Bailey
Jackson
Gribble
Eircuit Court
Doddridge Co
Ohio
Penpausania
Elligencer Publishing CO
BMRA
GRAFTON LISTS LOCAL OFFICIALS AND RAIL SCHEDULES
The page lists county and town officials for Grafton and Taylor County, a variety of legal notices, and detailed train schedules for west and east bound services. It includes names such as John H. Holt and J. Gran. St. Clair, plus rail times for connections at Wheeling Parkersburg Cumberland and Morgantown branches with multiple station stops.
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Arbour
RaNpouru
Tuckru
John H. Holt
Grafton
J. Gran
St. Clair
Tayor
Cincinnati
Bowles Named General Superintendent at Monongah
Monongah West Virginia announces Hugh G Bowles as general superintendent of the Monongahela Railroad Bureau. The appointment places Bowles in charge of operations at the Monongah yard with duties overseeing maintenance and scheduling across divisions.
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Dora
Pocomoke
Sullvan’s Landing
Sullivan's Landing
Ogen
Godal
Theo
Mr. Tupp
James
Alogan Drug Company
Atal Druggtats
Wheeling
W. VA
Treasury Department
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Mptroller of
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Wheeling Intelligenger
America
Sint
United States
Associated Press
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Ccounty Court
Taylor Coulnts
Robert
Merchants and Mechanion Bank
West VA
P. Guard
McCormick Micek
A. Powell
Ieee
Jain Street
A W. Burdett
Notary Publ
Bunlding
W.va
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Parkershore
Cumberland
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New York
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Henwood
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Belington
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Fairmont
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Powell
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Wonternport
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Shaw
Harrison
Heb bin
Thomas
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Hendricks
Hambleton Aioe
Elkine
Hugh G. Bowles
Bupt
Monongah, W. Va
Monongahela
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Clarksburg
Cheswood Park
Shinnaton
Monon
Clarkaborg
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