Thousands Ready for West Virginia Big Celebration
Preparations for a grand parade and public festivities are complete as Grafton readies a major 1876 anniversary celebration. Weather, horse races, balloon ascensions, baseball, and a large Calithompian parade are planned with many visitors expected from 100 miles away.
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Grafton
West Virginis
Board of Trade
Yoncerte
Hirata Gaines
Ashbrooke
Harry Comerford
Willie Winke
Eagie
Eagies
Hierra
Blen Avon
Palmer
Baltimore & Ohio
Clogedt
Missionary Conference Attendance by Pastor Trawin
C L Trawin, pastor of the First Baptist Church, has attended a missionary conference in Fairmont with prominent ministers from the state. The gathering ran through yesterday and concluded with a final meeting this morning. Church missionary work topics were discussed and plans reviewed.
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Hey. C. L. Trawin
First Baptist Church
Fairmont
Barber Shops Close for Fourth of July Holiday
Barbers across the city agree to close tomorrow to give employees a proper Fourth of July celebration. The move aims to ensure workers enjoy a shared holiday break.
Verdi Grand Opera at Brinkman Impresses 300 Fans
The Verdi Grand Opera Co performed last night at the Brinkman Opera House before about 300 patrons. Four company singers shone in acts from Cavalleria Rusticana Turandot and Lucia di Lammermoor. Court Theatre Orchestra of Wheeling supplied fine music and earned applause. The show might have drawn bigger crowds if sung in English.
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Verdi Grand Opera Co
Brinkman Opera House
Verdi Grand Opera Company
Cavellone
Wade Pepper Named Alternate for New York Academy
Senator Bailey reports Wade Pepper of Printy town selected as the alternate for appointment to the West Point academy in New York. Pepper’s family has a long military record with relatives in the Civil War Spanish American War and earlier conflicts, highlighting a lineage of service from 1812 and the Revolution.
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B. F. Bailey
United States
8. Elkins
Wade Pepper
Printytown
West Pountary Academy
New York
Wade Vepper
Claude
West Virginia
Howard
Gen. Wond
Roosevelt
Cuba
James 8. Pepper
John Pepper
Absalom
Pepper
Secret City Wedding of Ted Sturm and Earl Ward
News leaks reveal that Miss Ted Sturm and Mr. Earl Ward wed about three weeks ago at Knottsville by Key Hart, pastor of the M St Church. The bride Sinem, from Millersville, is well known in Gratton for work in local stores and popularity. The groom is son of liveryman J. E Ward. They plan to set up a home at Wilfred and Market streets and begin married life soon amid warm wishes from friends and the Sentinel readers.
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Ted" Sturm
Earl Ward
Knottsville
B Hart
M. St
Mise Sinem
Millersville
Gratton
Apil
Mr. Ward
J. E Ward
Wilfred
Market Streets
Sentinel
Mayor McClung's Court in Polis Court Morning
In Polis Court this morning five cases were heard. FS, Weming dink, $8 and costs. sent to the street. A. G. Golf plain drank, $3 and costs paid. M. Willie drunk and resisted arrest, $3 and costs, arranged to pay. Tim Hart found drunk asleep in a box car, fined $3 and costs, sent to the street. Burt Willis charged with interference with an officer and resisting arrest, assessed $10 and costs, arrangements to pay.
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Imne
Polis Court
Weming
A. G. Golf Plain
M. Willie
Tim Hart
Burt Willis
Weather and local notices from the day
Fair tonight in weet portion. Thursday fair and warmer. Call the Pump Factory for a card with whistle signals. Caly on the Grafton Wood Working Co for building needs. They expect to set right prices for everything. C G Angie, manager. Practice home industry. When you call for a glass of beer ask for Tygarte Valley Brewing Co. product.
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Grafton Wood Working Co
C. G
Angie
Tygarte Valley Brewing Co
Gas Line Construction Boosts Local Industry and Competition
A reception honored Mrs Mary Fought at the White home while progress on a new gas line advances. Iron pipe from the McGraw fields is hauled along West Main Street to lay along the traction right of way as grading proceeds for the street car. The project promises lower rates, attracting manufacturers to Fairmont and possibly five new plants if gas costs stay low.
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McGraw Fields
Weet Main Street
Traction Company
McGraw Oll and Gas Company
Fairmont & Grafton Gas Company
Withuet
Injunction Granted In Wheeling Telephone Strike Case
A group including Capt. BB Davener J J Coniff Al G Fickiesen John A Howard and others arrived home to Wheeling from Philippi after seeking a preliminary injunction against Wheeling telephone linemen. Judges Dayton and legal managers M R Wolfe W C Hendlan appeared as the case moves toward a potential permanent order. The injunction granted was broader than sought by the companies.
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BB Davener
J. J. Coniff
al G. Fickiesen
John A. Howard
Wheeling
Philippi
Aig Dayton
M. R. Wolfe
W. C. Hendlan
Newburg Knights of Pythias Memorial Services Planned
Damon lodge No. 5 Knights of Pythias of Newburg will hold memorial services next Sunday afternoon in memory of departed brethren. Rev A F Richardeon will deliver the address. Services start at 3 p.m. Several members from the city are expected to attend.
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Newburg K. of
Damon Lodge
Knights of Pythine
Newburg
A. F
Richardeon
Game Postponed Between Evsgien and Rowlesbury Teams
Weathered field conditions forced the postponement of the scheduled match between Evsgien and Rowlesbury. Arrangements are set for early next week, but a date remains undecided. Bob Hampton of Placer.
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Evsgien
Rowlesbury
Bob Hampton
Placer
Eagles Lead in Piano Contest After Vote Tally
In last night's piano contest tally the Eagles surpassed the First Ward School, which had led the contest for some time. The M C A displayed a strong showing as voters’ support shifted, with the Eagles at 140 to 108 and the First Ward School no longer in top position.
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Leo Meade
Yee
Eagles
EU Wu
A. Wehoo
Gkoe
Federal prisoners on train en route to Moundeville
An extra coach on train number 7 carried thirty six federal prisoners to the Moundeville penitentiary. The detainees include counterfeiters, forgers, and murderers. The train was tightly guarded to prevent escapes and will boost Monndaville's population.
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Moundeville
Monndaville
School of Methods Opens During West Virginia Summer Program
Next Monday morning July 8 the annual School of Methods for judge school workers begins as part of the Summer School of West Virginia University. It runs for one week with instructors including Dr Francis J McConnell Dr Fb 8 Lewis Dr Joseph Clark and others. The program aims to instruct pastors Sunday school superintendents and teachers in modern Sunday School principles and methods.
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West Virginia University
Francis J. McConnell
Brooklyn
N.Y
Lewis
International Sunday School Association
Joseph Clark
Ohio
Parinton
Deahl and Hodges
The
University
Mise Griswold
Chicago
W. C. Shafer
L. E. Peters
Humble
Martha Graham
School of Methods
Fourth of July Post Office Hours Adjusted Across Nation
Post offices will largely close for Independence Day to let employees celebrate. Westmaster Love announced that regular morning delivery and collection proceed tomorrow morning, then no further activity. General delivery and stamp windows will operate 9 to 10 30 in the morning for mail and stamp purchases.
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Westmaster Love
Moonlight Picnic and Dance At Graf ton Park
A crowd of about twenty five youths attended a Moonlight picnic and dance at Graf ton Park. They arrived around 6:30 and supper was served. after a short address by Mr. Patton dancing continued until 10:30 with a lunar display by Mr. Turner and Mr Patton. The pavilion featured Japanese lanterns and gasoline lamps with music by Professor Phonsetapl.
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Grafton Park
Patton
Turner
Phonsetapl
Messrs
Pet’ Lavelle
Floyd Patton
Harry Friedman
Clyde Turner
John‘w, Miller
Schley Brydon
Jesse Wolfe
Vaughn Kerr
D. 8. Peck
John Staples
Karl Byere
Minsee Kove Flannery
Viola Miller
Grace Tregelize
Minnie Wilbide
Rows Jennings
Eavor Tregelias
Emma Nusbaum
Ajiea Carver
Edna
Mary Clayton Hosts Compliment to Miss Pinnell
Miss Mary Clayton hosted an evening at her Pike Street home for friends in honor of Miss Flo Pinnell who leaves town Friday for Graton. The enjoyable gathering featured games music and tempting refreshments.
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Mary Clayton
Pike Street
Flo Pinnell
Graton
Fairmont West
Visiting Old Home Returns of Michael Donlin
Michael Donlin from Mento California and his son Master Melvin arrived on No 8 this morning to visit his sister Mrs John ODay on Washington Street. Donlin is an old Taylor County boy who went west years ago and now works as a passenger conductor on the Southern Pacific. He has many friends in West Virginia glad to welcome him back.
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Michael Donlin
Mento
California
Master Melvin
No. 8
John O'Day
Washington Street
Mike
Taylor County
West Virginia
Funeral Notices for Capt Flanagan and Mrs Shaw
Funeral services were held in Elm Grove for Mrs Shaw of Bluemont with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery after a large local procession. Captain John Flanagan of Parkersburg dies and is to be buried in Friday ceremony by Rev Hickey. he formerly served as yardmaster and town council member, survived by children James, T J, Mrs Welch, J E, and others.
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Mra
Flanagan
Wheeling
Wheeliing
Elm Grop
Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Leaman
Kimmel
John Flanagan
Parkersburg
Father Hickey
Baltimore & Ohio
James P
Grafton
T. J
Bt. Joe, Mo
M. J. Welch
Cumberland
J. E
Charles Grant Borsard
Kenova
Ganand K K. Flanagan
Child Buried Here- Robert Parrish Four-Year-Old
The four year old son of Robert Parrish of Marlinton died Monday from cholera infantum and was buried at Belmont cemetery this afternoon. Interment followed a funeral led by Rev. Trawin at the Thayer residence where the child’s grandfather resided.
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Robert Parrish
Tomn
Robert Pariah
Marlinton
Amtack
John Thayer
Mr. Thayer
Belmont Cemetery
Rev
Trawin
Miss Jago Sues Mrs. M Dermott
Laura Jago by attorney B F Bailey sues Mrs. Mary McDermott in county circuit court for damages of 4500 dollars claiming it due under prior contracts between the two.
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Laura Jaco
B. F. Bailey
Mary McDermott
Jace
McDermott
Arthur Wright Studio Offers Night Portraits for Ladies Over Sixty
The Arthur Wright Studio advertises night portraits after seven, claiming no equipment required beyond daylight facilities. An offer promises one free photograph to each lady over sixty in town, with a deadline stated as July 11.
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Arthur Wright
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Crand Opera
West Point
Elkins
Ted” Sturm
Daily Weather Report
Ward White
Mary Fought
Monndeville
Bert Weaver
Tunnelton
C. Helm
Greenville
Bruce Swisher
Dayton
Playter
First Ward
Moundsville
Mattingly
Moore
the Palace
State University
Miss Pinnell
J Hy Planagan
Elm Grove
Shaw
John Shaw
Grafton Sanitarium
East Wilford Street
Queen
Biuemont Cemetery
Miss Jago Sues
Mrs
M’dermott
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