Thos E Davis Nominated for State Senate at Terra Alta
The Eleventh Senatorial district convened at Terra Alta and nominated Hon. Thomas E. Davis of Taylor county for state senate. Ira Robinson praised Davis’ service, education advocacy, and loyalty. Davis pledged to honor promises, support public schools, and boost Republican majorities to secure a fair district map and strong state governance.
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Terra Alta
Thos. E. Davis
State Senate
Frank Cox
Monongalia
W. G. Worley
Preston
Frank Bailey
Taylor
Worley
West Virginia
Ira Robinson
Grafton
Thomas E. Davis
Taylor County
Robinson
Davis
J. M. Gregg
Death and burial of William Hession noted in local notices
Death of former citizen William Hession aged 47 in Denver on May 29 1900 and burial in local Catholic cemetery after remains were brought home. Wife Mrs B Morgan returned to Grafton after settling estate. Also a local baseball game between Buxton and Sandstreet Reds and Flemington Blues featured Coffman pitching and a 2 to 1 Reds win. Lutheran Aid Society hosts social at Mrs Rendle’s Main Street residence this Friday night.
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William Hession
Denver
Col
Our City
Father McElligott
Mr. Hession
Miss B. Morgan
West
Mike
James
John Hession
Taylor County
Hession
Grafton
Buxton & Sandstreet Reds
Simpson
Flemington Blues
Simpson Grounds
Reds
Coffman
Thempson
Bo& L. Reds
C. E. Blem. Blues
Rot Henry
Bone Davis
Bone Davis Docccet Wot Mayers. Eo Gaines
Simiaton
I Kerner
Whitehagiys
Cortinan
Deering
Po Bartlett
Roe Dee Wolf
Whitehair Oro Bardlett
Moorest Fevett 'Silvy
Ekels
Mayer
Greathouse
Ana
Simpson Ce Ee
K. Deering
J& Time
St. Clair
Marks
Lutheran Aid Society
Teachers Institute For Taylor County At Grafton
The Teachers Institute for Taylor County will be held at Grafton during the week beginning July 23 1900. Superintendent WalLack Py nitrus reports sessions in the rear room of the house in peat acres.
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Taylor County
Grafton
Borie
WalLack
Parkersburg Explosion Kills Six Injures Dozens
A naptha oil tank car explosion in Parkersburg on the Fourth of July morning killed six men and wounded twelve or fifteen more. Notable deaths include La Laine, master mechanic of the O I R shops, and John H. Hamilton, general superintendent, among others. The catastrophe shocked the city as crowds observed the wreck in the river railroad yard. The article also notes a separate incident in which a bullet intended for a Yank soldier shattered Oma Booth’s ankle, prompting an overhaul of old Army weapons. Foreboding Fourth in Grafton with quiet observance and business suspensions is reported, while a new Simpson to Fairmont railroad line is proposed with capital stock of one million dollars.
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Parkersburg
David Radford
la Laine
John H. Hamilton
LC. C. Maher
Reaves
Dick Shannon
C. George Chalk
Th River Railroad
Nelson Boothlington
Barbour County
Oma Booth
Real Estate for Sale and Lost Item Notice
Real estate listings note Mr. J. L. Hechmer offering several valuable houses and lots for sale with emphasis on the John Flanagan property on the south side of Washington street. Also a request to return a borrowed extension ladder from R. E. Blaney or inform its whereabouts with a reward offered.
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J. L. Hechmer
John Flanagan
Washington Street
R. E. Blaney
Death of Another Old Citizen Mallonee
William Mallonee, a familiar Grafton and Bluemont figure, died suddenly after a long Brights disease. Born in Baltimore May 7 182? and aged 82, he left eight children, six living, and served as B&O ticket agent and later a Bridgeport merchant. Funeral held Monday at his son in law Will Butcher’s home with Rev J D Simmons and Rev C J Queen officiating in Bluemont cemetery.
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A. U
William Mallonee
Mr. Mallonee
William
Thomazine Mallonee
Baltimore
Taylor
Grafton
E. C. Ryan
Mallonnee
B. Oe O
Bridgeport
Express Company
The
Sestinel
Will Butcher
J. D. Simmons
Baptist Church
C. J. Queen
M. P. Church
Horace
Webster
A Fine Convention in West Virginia Second District
The Barbour Statesman reports the largest Republican district convention held in Terra Alta to nominate a second district congressman. Dayton led on initial ballots but Taylor county shifted to Dayton, aiming unity. Keim won the nomination for president with Y votes on the first ballot, followed by Holt and Meredith. attendees adjourned to hear Dayton’s victory address and pledge support from rivals.
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Terra Alta
West Virtinia
Dayton
Taylor County
Holt
C. F. Teter
Congressional Executive Committee
E. M. Showalter
Tracy L. Jeffers
Jefferson County
Jas. W. Holt
Jefferson
Glover
Preston County
Crete
Monongalia
Gen. ix
Morgatown
Berkeley
Pitzer
Grant
Meredith
Shine
Hardy Jefferson
Marion Meredith
Mineral
Fur Tzer
Monongalia Solid
Morgan
Vitzer
Pendleton
Preston
Taylor
Tkeit Hhammons
Wis
Col
W. He Mabie
Elkins
NG. Keim
Randolph County
Charles Henry Lamar
Kein
Keim
West Virginia
Nley
Ra Alta T
Carrier Pigeons Sent to Kansas City by Emmit Blaney
Emmit Blaney, renowned carrier pigeon fancier of Grafton, sent a box of his best pigeons to Kansas City with instructions to release them bearing messages from the convention. He notes the journey is long but hopes the birds will deliver if the news remains manageable.
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Emmit Blaney
Grafton
Kansas City
Emmit
Bryan E
Just Opened Grain and Flour Exchange
Opened a new exchange office in John Doohan's building on Main Street offering to buy and sell wheat and flour. The business will keep flour and all kinds of mill feed on hand for sale and invites patronage.
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Thave
John Doohan
Main Street
Hand Injures Miss Emma Lawson at Steam Laundry
Miss Emma Lawson of Flemington Int, living with her brother in law, suffered a severe hand injury Monday at the Inter state Steam Laundry when her right hand was crushed between hot ironing rollers. The incident caused extreme pain. a hand may be amputated though the thumb could be saved. Doctors Powell and Thayer provided immediate surgical care.
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Emma Lawson
Inter-State Steam Laundry
Flemington
A. Love
West Side
Interstate Steam Laundry
Powell
Thayer
Tramps Resist Gains in Baltimore and Ohio Abatement Efforts
The Cumberland Times reports a growing tramp problem on the Baltimore and Ohio line with 35 trespassers boarding a second division freight near Eyitt's Creek. Conductor offered work at Patterson's Creek, but no one moved. Tramps, described as four to one and armed, intimidate yard and train crews, prompting calls for drastic measures to curb the menace.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland Times
Anel
Eyitt's Creek
Patterson's Creek
Additional R P O Service Sought on Grafton Route
Demand for an extra R P O line on the Grafton and Huttonsville route grows with developing business. Local officials and Dayton of Philippi back the proposal to improve mail service, delaying no more for same day handling and faster connections to Wheeling Pittsburg and Parkersburg. Business interests along the line expect major gains from the improved schedule.
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R. P.O
Grafton
Huttonsville
Washington
Dayton
Philippi
R. P
East
Wheeling
Fairmont
Pittsburg
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Pickens
Grafton & Hattonaville
Hattonsville
Democratic National Convention in Kansas City Fails to Nominate Bryan
The Democratic National Convention opened July 4 in Kansas City and spent the day wrangling over the platform. One wing supports free coinage 16 to 1 while eastern Democrats press for a modified stance. Bryan insists the platform must favor the Chicago ratio or he will not run. The rowdy, sweltering session offers no clear outcome yet.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Weat
Chicago
Three Hundred May Be Conservative Fire Death Toll
New York reports estimate total fatalities from the North German Lloyds disaster may exceed 300. Gustav Schwab cites 125 to 150 lost among Saale crew, with 61 alive of 127, and 127 Bremen crew with 61 alive. many longshoremen still uncounted. Property losses placed near 10 million dollars, plus salvage and business losses.
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New York
Lloyds
Gustav Schwab
Com
Lloyd
Schwab
Saale
Bremen
Medals for Enginemen by Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad awards medals to enginemen by length of service. Five year bronze for 5 to 10 years, 210 year bronze for 10 to 15, 0 for 15 to 45, silver for 46 to 50, and gold for over 50. Gold and silver carry life passes. Medals worn as pendants from watch chains.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Brotherhood of Railroad Men Organizes in Fairmont
The Brotherhood of Railroad Men organized at Fairmont Sunday with about 20 members installed. Around 40 visiting members from Grafton and Connellsville and other points attended. The lodge was named the A Howard Element Lodge of Fairmont. Charles Knight was elected master. Postmaster A Howard Fleming gave an address and B Williams hosted a banquet at the Tavern after the meeting.
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Dge
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Men
Fairmont
Grafton
Connellsville
A. Howard Elem
Charles Knight
A. Howard Fleming
B. Williams
Train wreckers blamed for G B line incident
May 26 G B train struck an obstruction laid on rails near Sandy Creek with minor damage and no injuries. Detectives arrested Homer Harvey Circuit near Clande ey Va and Sod Fitchwater. others jailed in Philippi. Court terms and surety set as investigations continue.
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Sandy Creek
Chas
Lilly
Homer
George
Oak Harvey
Sod Fitchwater
Clande
Ey Va
Philppi
Pakc
Board of Trade
Ice Delivery Arises From Water Source Claim
Consumers Ice Co owner John Lucas city manager announces pure ice from div tilled well water. Street fair report mentions new ice wagons in daily operation and home delivery available. The Star Gallery notes photography and tinting services amid general notices.
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Consumers Ice Co
John Lucas
Correction to Wilshide Cole wedding quartet names
A correction notes that in last week's Wilshide Cole wedding notice the double quartet member was misnamed. Flo Newham should be Flo Hilton.
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Wilshide-Cole
Flo Newham
Ers
Flo Ilton
Visitors urged to stop at Columbian Hotel Mt Lake Park
At Mt Lake Park visitors are advised to stay at the Columbian Hotel centrally located with good accommodations large porches well provided tables modern improvements and moderate rates. J Fouwann proprietor.
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Columbian Hotel
J. Fouwann
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Thos
Senate
Mr. Davis
Acceptan
Monungalia
Reblican Party
McKinley
Cleveland
Pruntytown
United States
Eievne Sowrtad
Cox
Senator Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
United States Senate
Charleston
William BE. Glasscock
Monongalia County
Frank Cox Preston
John Pierce
J. G. St. Carr
Teachers Institute
Carter
Simpson, Town and Fairmont Railroad Company
Marion County
Gratton
Jno.t. McGraw
Charles KR. Durbin
A. Warder
John B. McCoy
John L. Hechmer
Barbour Statesman
Grain and Flour Exchange
R. T
Icemrs Ice
Mt. Lake Park
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