Death claims accidental shooting victim Russell Fauley
Russell Fauley, seventeen, son of H. C. and Mrs Fauley of Parsons, died at Grafton City Hospital after an accidental gunshot wound received while practicing marksmanship at a relative's home in Knotteville on July 5. He was visiting Mercha nt W. B. Fauley and other relatives, and died after days of suffering. Funeral will be at Mt Pleasant church with Rev E Berten Reese presiding. interment Mt Pleasant cemetery.
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Iite
Russell Fauley
H. C. Fauley
Parsons
Grafton City
Knotteville
Tad
Russell
W. B. Fauley
Grafton
Parsone
Claude
Zon
Pareons Leath Company
WB. Fawles
Main Street
Mt Pleasant Church
E. Berten Reese
A. B. Church
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
John A. McCabe
Towns in West Virginia Without Churches Seek Pastor
A letter to Dr R H Pitt of the Religious Herald describes a destitute field in southeastern West Virginia with about a dozen mining towns lacking churches. It requests a well-equipped pastor to take on the work, offering modest pay and the chance to establish new congregations near larger towns and good schools.
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Richmond
R. H. Pitt
Religious Herald
West Virginia
Vengivay
A.B. Witbere
Morgantown Votes for Major Public Improvements
Morgantown newspapers celebrate a large bond issue and plan aggressive upgrades including street paving and sewerage. The state’s cities Huntington Charleston and Morgantown push ahead with improvements while Parkersburg lags, becoming a quirky hub for a critics’ alliance amid regional development.
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Morgantown
Pittsburg
Athens
Huntington
Charleston
Parkeburg
Parkersburg
International Association of Knockere
Murder charge may be outcome in Buck train death
New Martinsville West Virginia July 11 sensational developments in the killing of Joseph Buck by a train. Prosecutor E B Snodgrass active on the case with Rock reportedly thrown from a Gentry Bros show car. Rock a Cleveland resident who joined Gentry Brown show at Martinsburg June 1. Buck died before rescue with rigor mortis indicating death earlier. Arrest expected for the person who threw Buck. Bank book bearing J A Poe name found on Rack’s body, bank records linked to Fairmont loss.
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New Martinsville
W. Va
Joseph Buck
Register
E. B. Snodgrass
Rock
Gentry Bros
Cleveland
Maryland
Gentry Brown Stow
Martinsburg
Buck
Farmer
Justice
Rack
Grafton Banking and ‘Trust Company
J. A. Poe
Bert Poe
Fairmont
On Their Wedding Tour to Moundsville and Back by Automobile
Mc Ross Leonard and his Washington city bride, wed June 10, arrived in Morgantown area to stay with relatives. The couple traveled by auto to Moundsville via Flemington and Mount Morris, a roughly 75 mile trip completed by dinnertime. Dr Compton returned to Morgantown to conduct Mrs Jamison’s funeral services.
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Mc. Ross Leonard
Bride
Washington
Mr. Leonard
T. B. McGlamphy
Pf. F. Compion
Henry
Messrsset
Morgantown
Tweeday
Will
Charlie Leonard
Keo
Fruit car sale to visit Grafton Friday morning
A car load of fresh fruit including oranges bananas lemons pineapples watermelons and cups will be offered in Grafton on Friday morning July 13 at the lowest possible prices. Merchants are urged to inspect the shipment and compare prices to understand the value of this fruit sale.
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Pruit
Grafton
Donafede
Freight Wreck Injures Engineer Near McMillen Flat
At 11 40 a m extra engine 1896 derailed one and a half miles east of McMillen on the seventeen mile grade and turned on its right side. Engineer Dailey of Cumberland suffered a broken hip and an Italian worker was injured though the extent is unknown.
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McMillen
Dailey
Cumberland
Columbus Fire Department to Expand Hose Inventory
Representatives from a Columbus fire hose house met the City Water Board and contracted for four hundred feet of first class fire hose to equip six hose carts. Much hose is worn from sewer cleaning, hindering fire readiness, and a central station with paid staff and horse-drawn wagon is urged to speed responses and improve insurance standings.
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Columbus, O
City Water Board
Sooland
Fie
Fairmont Coal funds new Lamberport mine near Short Line
Clarksburg West Virginia July 11 The Fairmont Coal company has authorized three hundred thousand dollars to open a new mine near Lambertport. The facility will feature modern machinery and be well equipped in the Fairmont region. The mine sits on the Short Line railroad with easy access and a rush of autumn business. 2000 coal cars have been purchased and distributed to mines in the district to meet potential car scarcity.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Company
Lamber+port
Fairmont
Railroad Men Told Of Life On The Rails In Hackettstown
Baptist church invites railroad workers to Sunday services on July 15 and 22. Tom Keenan, lifelong locomotive engineer from Hackettstown New Jersey, will share his story and draw practical lessons about the vast changes in railroad life over forty years. Services begin at eight.
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The
Baptist Church
Tom Keenan
Hackettstown
New Jersey
Uncle Joe Noble Visits Grafton for Two Weeks
Mr Joseph P Noble of Winona Lake Ind arrived in Grafton yesterday morning for a reunion. Known as Uncle Joe he was once a trusted employer of the Mullane Restaurant on Latrobe Street. He left two years ago and his present visit marks a cheerful return.
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Joseph P. Noble
Wina Lake
Ind
Grafton
Joe
Bia
Mora
Wabash Talks on Uniontown Wheeling Short Line expansion
Engineers have begun plans for the Uniontown and Wheeling Short Line and next weeks expect work to start. Plans for a Belington to Rogerville link are due next month, tying Belington and Barbour county to major coal routes. The Goulds may later take over Wabash properties including Belington roads and Buckhannon lines as millions are spent on facilities at Belington. The Cross Creek coal road from Evella to the Pittsburg line is now in operation with passenger and freight service forthcoming. a Cedar Grove special train was run today for Washington County Coal Company interests.
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Connelsville
Uniontown
Wheeling
Belington
Barbour County
Rogerville
Grafton
Baltimore & Ohio
Maryland
Buckhannon
Northern
Roaring Creek
Charleston
Vine
D. F. Maroney
JV. Thompson
Gould
Wabash
Cross Creek
Washington County Coal Company
Evella
Pittsburg
New Road
Cedar Grove
Washington County Goal Company
Death of Mrs Barton Lilly in Fairmont and Wheeling interment
The death of Mrs Barton Lilly, wife of Joan Barton Lilly, was reported yesterday. A sister of Mr A H Kee of the city, she was about fifty and reared near Morgantown. The family had lived in Fairmont and Wheeling at various times. The remains were taken to Wheeling for interment. Mrs Lilly was known for her kindness and many virtues.
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Caroline Lilly
Joan Barton Lilly
Annynnee
A. H. Kee
Faimmo
Demuna
Lilly
Daily Weather Report and Local Business Notices
Fair tonight with increasing warmth in the eastern portion. Friday events include a call at the Pomp Factory for card whistles. O G Angié Co promotes competitive prices for building materials. New Hollow Block for foundations arrives. P Moran's blacksmith shop features the Excello water power washing machine to ease work day chores.
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Pomp Factory
O. G Angié& Co
P. Moran
Mother on trial over shooting of lover in yard
Parkersburg West Virginia July 11 Alice Whiteman nineteen testified for the State and defense about the February killing of Ed Deever. She testified Deever threatened to kill her mother and that her mother after being ordered to leave returned with a gun and fired. Additional witnesses described prior threats by Deever and statements by Mrs Whiteman about legal advice to kill if he returned.
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Parkersburg
Alice Whiteman
Ed Deever
Deever
Mrs. Whiteman
Alice
Ed Leever
Blue Nominated For Senate At Belington Convention
At the Belington senatorial convention on Tuesday Fred O. Sue of Philippi received the nomination for State Senator from the Barbour Upshur Randolph and Pendleton district by acclamation. We are glad to see Mr Blue get this nomination as he will be if elected make an excellent official.
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Belington
Fred O. Sue
Philippi
Barbour
Upshur
Randolph
Pendleton
Blue
Major David Stemple’s Long Life Noted at Aurora
Relatives and friends near Aurora Preston county West Virginia honor Major David Stemple for attaining a ripe old age. Born near Acro village, he has lived within a mile of his birth place for ninety years and remains a respected figure in the community despite reduced activity.
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David Bremple
Aurora
Preston County
Jay
W. Va
Acro
Banda
Arceit Democrat
Piotisent
Road plan to build in Taylor county described
The piece outlines a proposed road expansion from the county seat into three or four county directions, noting a future push when winter travel burdens the routes. Mnongalla has not yet acted, and officials anticipate renewed effort for better roads amid seasonal wagon traffic. The note references Morgan Town Chronice and mentions Central Drug Store promotions and a trip by Dr A G Doyle to Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard.
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Taylor County
Gratton
Morgantown
B and O Railroad Likely to Appeal in Multiple Counties
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad may file appeals in Bach County and other counties through Harrison Marion and related districts to reduce state assessed property values. Appeals to special judges follow 30 days after notification of assessment. The process could require fifteen circuit judges and several special term hearings statewide to settle the immense tax dispute.
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H. Harvey
Harrison County
Mason
Marion County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
State Board of Public Works
Board of Public Workers
Board of Public Works
Baltimore and Ohio
Parkersburg West Virginia Meeting Notes And Elections
The article reports a state convention of a national lodge in Parkersburg West Virginia with officers and speakers. Mayor Leonard Webely presided. A Forde acted as vice president. L Gurls and Riuan Sau are noted. Sessions include talks on self-improvement, a lecture by National President L T Christian, and a banquet at the Chancellor Gate after elections for officers and delegates. The group reports about 100 active members in the state and an ongoing flourishing initiation.
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Parkerebury
W. Va
Leonard Woiu Webely
Audi
Binitsy
Dimiday
Tia Dawes
Tod
Stety
KL. Guouingnem
L. T. Christian
Conditive
The Little Giant Joins Political Arena
The Chilton faction reacts as Hon. Joan T. McGraw, nicknamed the little giant, announces another bid for state senate. Local leaders fear a split within the minority party while McGraw presses to challenge Mr Elkins, aiming to keep his political career alive and avert a GOP collision.
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P Rkernburg
Joan T. McGraw
Chilton
McGraw
Chiltom Gang Wold
McGrawes
Senate
Elkins
Oscena
Opr «Ite
Goan
Qbarleaton
Mail
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Moundsville
Rosa Hess
Hess Bakery
Galaxy
Iam
Ing Fe
Pugh & Beavers Grocery Comp’y
Grafton and
Terra Alta
Barton Lilly
Daily Weather Report
Ealistar ‘Ory
A G. Doyle
JH Doyle
Massachusetts
Martha’s
Burke Shoe Co
the Toggery
Mission Oak
Hugh Warder
iTrustee
Bach County
Otate
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