Murdered hermit found near Bloomington Maryland
The body of Joel Harris aged 50 to 60 was discovered in bushes near Bloomington Maryland. He had lived as a hermit for two or three years and is believed murdered, with his head crushed. Coroner's jury returned a verdict of murder. motive likely robbery but killer unknown. Remains buried at Bloomington. a sister lives in Clarkeburg.
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Joel
Harris
Bloomington
Harrie
Jody
Ohio
Garrett
Clarkeburg
Farmer Attacks Mail Train With Letter Missile
A Rocky Rock farmer stood beside the B track as train No. 71 sped by at about 40 mph. With a stick he hurled the improvised letter toward the mail car door. Clerks dodged, a bomb-like device failed to explode, and investigators found the letter fixed in the stick indicating his intent to read the mail.
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Rocky Rock
West Virginia State Fair Opens Premium Lists
Premium Lists from Secretary George Hook of the West Virginia state fair association reach Wheel ing for the fair set from September 9 to 15. The guide touts major advances with new classes, higher premiums, better free attractions, and aims for a banner year.
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George Hook
West Virginia State Fair Association
Wheeling
West Virginia Wesleyan College Opens 1907-08 Year
The 1907 1908 term at West Virginia Wesleyan College begins September 11 1907 with classical literary scientific and college courses. Diplomas and degrees are awarded in various departments including engineering normal commercial music and art. For catalog and new department details write to President Wei Buckhannon West Virginia.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Wei
Buckhannon
W. Va
Federal Office to be Moved to Parkersburg
Col. O B Kefauver, recently named U S District Court Clerk to succeed Jasper Y Moore of Clarkeburg, visited Clarkesburg and formal transfer occurred II. Supposedly the office will be located in Parkersburg though it has served Clarksburg for about forty years. The old depot remains with Kefauver in other cities.
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Col
O. B. Kefauver
U. S. District Court
Jasper Y. Moore
Clarkeburg
Kefauver II
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Kefauver
Motor Boat Placed On Tygarte Valley River
Olie Ringler of South Bide placed a motor boat on Tygarte Valley River claiming it is the best of its kind. A social at St Paul’s M E church West side run by Epworth League featured refreshments and a strong literary and musical program enjoyed by many attendees.
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Olie Ringler
Bide
Tygarte
St. Paul's M. E
Epworth League
Prisons in China described as flimsy and brutal
An East of Asia Magazine account visits Canton’s prison, denouncing its ramshackle structure and detailing restraints. Prisoners are chained by legs and necks, with some forced to haul granite weights as they move within the yard, highlighting harsh punishment and extortion aims.
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Canton
East of Asia Magazine
Publication Notice in Lewis Grafton Will Case
Order of publication in the Chancery suit of Louisa Butcher et al against the heirs of Adolphus Armstrong deceased. The defendant heirs and unknown heirs at law of Elizabeth Butcher and others must appear within one month of first publication to protect their interests. The notice requests testimony from named witnesses and is to be published in the Grafton Sealine Weekly.
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Virginia
Taylor County
Adolpuis Armacrong
Louian Boteler
Ayenmore Vallay
Trimble Rutet
Wondwfield
Murray County
Iso
Clarkshare
Margaret Tutenere A-hutelier
Harrontattey
Lewis County
Louisa Buteter
Adalphie
Aci
Strong
Decensert
Grafton
Payloe County
Heuttier
Sallie Hoteber
Louisa Butcher
Adolphus Armstrong
Theophilus Igleber
Harriet Cmutcher
Ylord
Emily
Bates
Daugherty
Aruineey
Butcher
Art Bold
Teinmatry
Butener
Batron
Gideon
Baton
Frank N Bitton
Plorn
Atten
Mary
Hatton
Hatton) Sayers
Law
Balk Dawson
Edward Dawson
Hele
Leleit
Geonge Wootter
Sag Woo
Cody
Torres Wrlnes
Notice to Lake Depositions in West Virginia Chancery
In Taylor county West Virginia the cousins of Adolphus Armstrong deceased lineal descendants of George Butcher of Lewis county are to take depositions August 5 1907 at multiple sites including Monroe Clarksburg and Woodsfield to determine Louisa Butcher heirship to the Armstrong estate. The process may adjourn day by day until completed with plaintiffs Louise Borosten J Frank Wilson and Eugene Sommerville represented by O P Goan Pills.
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West Virginia
Taysox County
Towrr
Louisa
Eugene Sommerville
J. Frank Wilson
Adolphus Armstrong
Taylor County
George Butcher
Lewis County
Virgnia
Adolphus
Harvey F. Smith
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Eard
Ted Byz
Bénied
Louies Butcher
Adol Hus Armstrong
Beir
Eaid
Louiss Borosten
J. Frank Wilton
O.P Goan
Attormey
Brutal Chinese Prisons Described With Griffing Cruelty
An observer recounts in graphic detail the torture and confinement within Chinese prisons. Prisoners are shackled, hung by ropes, and left to sleep on hard beams while warders extort money and force begging letters. Many die, and the system is marked by routine barbarities.
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Wes
West
The Ghost Writing of Dumas and Studio Practices
The article recalls a belief that mortality among mandarins is high and no probing of natural deaths occurs. It discusses the ghostwriting practice in which famous artists and writers used pupils to produce works, later finished and signed by the master, enabling higher output and income. It cites Dumas the elder as having forty ghosts, a scandal when exposed, and a quip about reading the master’s latest book.
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Dumas
D'Artagnan
Porthos
Aramis
M. Dumas
Ten Dollar Change Tale From A Quirked Town Ledger
A Philadelphia traveler in a sparsely populated town asks for change a ten dollar bill. An elderly seedy Negro helper declines politely saying he cannot change a ten but appreciates the compliment. A brass cleaning recipe from the era follows, touting nitric acid and sulfuric acid in a stone jar with water and sawdust for bright brass results.
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Philadelphia
Caele
Chesterfiell
United States
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Notice of Commissioner's Appointment in West Virginia
In Taylor County West Virginia a commissioner in the Circuit Court is to hear questions about the estate of George W Freeman deceased. The commissioner will assess personal and real property debts and settlement details and report on the estate obligations and assets at 9 o clock a m July 2, 1970 at the First National Bank building Grafton. Hugh Warder Commissioner S B Meig attorney for plaintiff.
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West Virginia
Taylor Cor
Toba H. Maxwell
Fatellera Maxwell
Allen Nuzum
George W. Freeman
Nancy S Freeman
William Teets. Hezel
A. ‘Teate
Arthur Freeman
Golda Freeman
Robert W. Freeman
Frank Freeman
Georgie Freeman
Darcy L. Freeman
Katellena Maxwell
Eaid
Bsk
First National Bonk
Grafton
Taylor County
Hugh Warder
B. Meig
Plaintill
Tein
McGlumphy estate accounting order before Taylor county court
In a chancery proceeding in Taylor county West Virginia the administrator Arthur McGlumphy is ordered to state and report an account of Thomas B McGlumphy deceased. The report covers personal estate at death its disposition debts owed and priorities and identifies real estate owned, with further matters left to be examined by the court.
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Auther McGlumphy
Thomas
McGlumphy
Flora Jones
Ada Anderson
Lirdis Marple
Charles M McGlumphy
Arnett MeGlamphy
Kite Ford
Jobb
Low MeGlumphy
Thomas i McGlumphy
Taylor County Bank, & Corporaton
National Casket Co. & Corpora Ton
Ward
First National
Taylor County
West Virginis
Ley
Platntist
Thomas Ho McGrumphy
Thomas B McGlumphy
Authur McGlimpby
Ford
Bailey
Plantify
West Virginia
Taylor
Notice to Creditors in Whitley County Estate Proceedings
In pursuance of a circuit court decree, creditors are notified to present claims against the estate of the decedent for adjudication to Hugh Warder, commissioner, at his office in the county on or before July 3. Witness J. Frank Wilson, clerk, this 11th day of June, 147. Jennings Frank Wilson, Clerk, Selge, Attorney.
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George
Tevler
Suroeer
Hugh Warder
Els
J. Frank Wilson
Comte
Clark
Selge
Isaac Gower
Circuit Court
Layior
Jouf
Smd
A. W. Ford
Pranky Wilson
Amid Court
P. Bailey
Thomasti
McClamphy
Taylor
W Ford
Missioner
Frank Wilson
P. Baily
Plasouitt
Fern
Notice to Creditors and Legal Notices Compilation
Notice to creditors of Isaac Gower deceased requests claims by July 27 at A W Ford commissioner office. J Frank Wilson clerk witnesses date June 11. Also notices to Thomasti McClamphy deceased and Bernard Brace with depositions set for July in Taylor county West Virginia. Also a short children’s anecdote about a watch question.
County Court Levy Notice for Taylor County 1907
The Taylor County Court orders levying for 1907 for the support of the poor delinquent taxes roads and bridges outstanding orders and miscellaneous items. It details a 25 cent levy per $100 valuation and lists officers Henry President and L Krrtiturn Clerk.
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Jarore Reform & Miscellaneoue
Joux
Henry
L Krrtiturn
Publication Notice in Grafton Sentinel for 1907 case
Order directs publication of a chancery suit against Samuel Shrader and others. Real and personal property in Pennsylvania and West Virginia are involved. Defendants John Shrader and M. S. Merer must respond within one month of first publication.
Consolidated Brick Co v Chenoweth Chancery Case in Taylor Co WV
In Taylor county West Virginia on the first Monday of July 1907 the Consolidated Brick Co sues John O Chenoweth and Mary E Chenoweth to subject their real estate to payment of liens. Cincinnati Sash and Door Co and R M McMillan are not residents and must appear within one month after first publication. Frank Wrisey clerk. Gratton Sentinel prints this notice.
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Taylor County
Mauch Chunk National Bank
Mauch Chunk
Aylvania
Irondale Coal Company
Caid
Samuel W. Shrader
Merchants and Medh, Savings Bank
Grafton Bentinel
Frank Wilcox
P. J. Crocas
Virginia
Wes
Consolidated Brick Co
Cincinnati Sash and Door Company, Corporation
R. M. McMillan
West Virginia
Gratton Sentinel
Frank Wrisey
F. Easy
Commissioner's Notice In Re Isaac Gower Estate
Commissioner G W Forp issues notice in Taylor County West Virginia to heirs and defendants in chancery regarding report of estate details. Hearing set for July 24 1907 at his Grafton office to itemize personal and real property debts distributions and administration.
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China
Scott
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
Goldie Brace Bernard Brace
Bernard Brace
Goldie Brace
Benj. F. Bailey
Jarrett
Irginis
Behway
Goldie Bruce
Goto
Bacce
Bus. F. Baray
Eunfie
Means
Gower
John F. Gower
Mary Carr
Maliesa Moate
Margaret L. Grimes
Francis Wizabeth Aneel
Charles Earl Aneel
Jeane Henry Ansel
Albert Aneel
Frank Aneel
Sherry Ann Lonsie
Angel
Sarah L. Aneel
Is‘sac Gower
John A. McCabe
Margaret Gaines
Taylor Co
G. W. Forp
B. F Bavey
Alli
Jason
Don
Tha J. C
Pri
Mesara
Ami
Aif
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