McGraw Eyes West Virginia Legislature Candidacy
The Morgantown Chronicle reports rumor that Taylor County figure John T McGraw plans to run for the West Virginia Legislature to secure a path to a U S Senate bid. He may back candidates in close counties to strengthen Democratic chances, with rapid developments expected before fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Srd
Taylor County
John T McGraw
Congress
Senate
Postice
Wil
Dr. Lanham
Plac
McGraw
Washington
United States Senate
West Virginia
Cunton
Lauden
Charleston Gazette
Caliton
Cailtone
Hepaidam
Napoleon
Providence
School Building Planned for Woodford Addition
The Court House district board advertises for bids to erect a frame school in the Woodford addition outside city limits. Students in that portion of the district now travel to city schools, but distance and access have raised concerns about continued transfers. The plan aims to provide local schooling for Woodford pupils.
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Board of Education of
Court ‘House
Woodford
Course House
Note Raisers Gang Cracks Across Several States
Washington reports the Secret Service arrest of Charles Jackson in Huntington and Tobey in Baltimore, part of a gang allegedly raising five and ten dollar notes to twenty dollars. The suspects passed elevated bills in Virginia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, with firms in Grafton linked. Authorities chase further confessions and reimbursements.
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Washington
Jaly
Wilkie
Secret Service
Huntington
W. Va
Charles Jackson
Iiving Tobey
Baltimore
Jackson
Tolley
Virginia
Tennessee
North
South Carolina
Grafton
Bureau
Justice Lilly
Thape
Sentinel
Staian Frit
Latrobe Street
Ald
Former Grafton Lady Ill With Typhoid Fever
Mrs Mark Russell formerly Miss J Star Kennett of Huntington is very ill at her home in Huntington. Reports say she has typhoid fever and appendicitis with a warming condition. Before marriage she worked as bookkeeper for R W Kennedy Company and was active in the Women’s Music Club.
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Mark Russel
Mise J. Star Kennett
Huntington
Russell
R. W. Kennedy Company
Womans’ Music Club
Mst
Clearance Plant Sale At Jenkins Green House
Friedman and Co offer two thousand transplanted tomato plants in broom at 75 cents per 100 and a few hundred Jersey Sweet Potato Plants at low prices. Large assortments of geraniums and bedding plants must go to make room for fall stock. Come early. all go at reduced prices. Washington street. Also 350 Cannas at 5 cents each started six inches high.
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Broom
Jersey
Jenkins Green House
Washington Street
All
Friedman & Co
Wabash or West Virginia Northern Rail Line Progress
Local reports indicate renewed interest in completing or starting work on the Wabash or Northers railroad route between Ellington and Fairmont. Evidence includes paid right of way, graded lands, and statements from officials and residents that the project remains active. The line could serve coal regions and compete with the B&O, bringing business and regional growth if pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Northern Railroad
Ellington
Fairmont
Fairmont West Virginian
Wabash
Northers
Philippi Republican
Chi Morris
Buckhannon
Northern
Morris
Josep Norris
Hacker’ Sunction
Jalt
West Virginia Northern
B. and O
Miners Die Violently in Separate Incidents
Two miners and a railway death are reported. Jono Suprick of the Grafton Coal and Coke company died instantly after a collapse at Gratton Oval. Hop Anglin, a veteran Grafton Fuel miner, was killed near Philippi when struck by a train, aged about sixty. his funeral plans were not announced.
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Auu
Gratton Oval and Coke Company
Jono Suprick
Nead
Ularkstig
Suorick
Grafton Coal and Coke Company
Ogden Angin
Hop’ Anglin
Urale
Wnomen
Amie
Angin
Pallippi
Tushone
Anglin
Grafton Fuel Company
Atgueir Lilian Mines
Thie Company
Alo
Californians Visit City Family Returns Home
Mr and Mrs Sommers of Los Angeles arrived in the city last evening to greet Mrs Sommers sister Mrs McClintick at 252 Spruce Street Westide. Mrs Sommers, formerly Dora Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Myers, moved to California three years ago. The family has been on a three month summer trip through Texas and Lovimiars and other states and are now on their way home. Mrs Sommers will be warmly welcomed back to her native city.
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Sommers
Los Angeles
Cal
Sommere
McClintick
Spruce Street
Weetide
Mise Dora Myers
Mra
A. J. Myers
First Ward
Fornia
Grafton
Mra. Sommers
Texas
Lovimiars
Lee
Angeles
Man Stops Freight Behind Parade at Graf ton Crossing
Yesterday during the trades display procession at West Graf ton crossing a freight train halted the line, then moved forward as the rear waited ten to fifteen minutes. L E Ward of Ward livery stables rode onto the track and blocked the engine to protect the crossing, holding firm until all floats cleared the crossing. His actions were commended for safety and rights protection.
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West Grafton
L. E. Ward
Ward Livery Stables
Ward
Madness Ends? Guarded Task to Halt Procession Nuisance
A terse note describes measures taken to stop a procession from continuing amid public disturbance. Officials, likely local authorities, implemented steps to curb ongoing annoyance and restore order. No specific names or dates are provided in the fragment.
Committees to Meet on Friday Evening July 6
The Fourth of July celebration committees are requested to meet at the Board of Trade room on Friday evening July 6 at eight o clock. Important business will be discussed. members are urged to attend. The Chairman.
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Board of Trade
Daily Weather and Local Supply Advert
Fair today and Friday at the Pump Factory for cards with whistle signals. Call on O Aagird Co for fencing or building needs. New car load of Hollow Block foundations arrived. shop early for the best prices and materials.
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Aagird& Co
New Tokalo drink offered at fountains firm
An advert promotes Tokalo as a healthful beverage claiming it helps and is not a stimulant. It notes a price of 5 cents and is made by the Sayre Remedy Co. in Clarksburg, with straw hats on sale at Friedman and Co. stores.
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Sayre Remedy Co
Clarksburg
Priedman and Co
Drick Texalo
Tved
Bodin
Sayre Comedon Co
Clarkeburg
Grafton Fourth Celebrations Highlight Parade and Burns
Grafton celebrated Independence Day with a large trades display of about forty business houses, an elaborate parade led by T. F. Lanham and Jno L Roe, and music by Vincent's and Citizens Bands. The Browning Hamilton Co won first prize for their white float, E F Clark earned second for a bath room scene, and a balloon ascent was canceled due to a rotten balloon fabric. Judge Holt spoke on independence and patriotism as crowds gathered on Main Street.
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Grafton
Vincent's
Citizens Bands
Bel Vee
Thayer Hill
Gratton
Alent
C. L Queen
KH Harwood
Guy Haymond
Browning Hamilton Company
Clark
T. F. Lanham
Marshall
Jno. L. Roe
Leo Rasche
Jno. W. McClung
Virgil T. Harney
City Traction Go
Jno
W. Gigley
Jobo Keane
Grafton Post Office
A. E. Jackson
A. D. Poe
K. White
Kleina’ Stores
Mene
de Woody
Ward
S J. Walter
Model Shoe
Neason Installment Company
Inter State Steam Laundry
The
Gratton Leader
M. J
Fueler Drug Company
Jon. Hanway’s
Browning & Hamilton
Exchange Mile
Browning Hamiton
Winge
E. F Clark
Vincent
L. E. Ward
Main Street
Board of Trade Rooms
Allegheny Company
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pytaies
Shayer Hill
Bie Avon
John Homer Holt
Ier
Neal
Iwater
Holt
Judge Holt
Alelic
Od Fair Grounds
Harry W. Palmer
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
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Col. M’graw
Galaxy
PA & Beavers Grocery Comp’y
Grafton and
Terra Alta
California
Hurke Shoe Co
the Toggery
Stacy Adams
Crossett
James
Ford
Ziegler Bros
DEA
Mngovinu
SALE
Main and
Lafayette Sts
Aodel Shoe Store
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