Acquittal in Hargis Callahan murder case shocks Kentucky
In a high profile trial at Beattyville, James Hargis and Sheriff Tom Callahan were found not guilty after a swift jury verdict. The case centered on the 1903 killing of James Marcum, a Republican lawyer, with former confessions by Jett and White later repudiated. Separate notes report Ohio miners returning to work under wage agreements, and treasury bank depository offers. also dock news, storms, and county court actions.
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Beattyville
Hargis-Callahan
Kentucky
J. . Marcum
Marcum
James Hargis
Callahan
James B. Marcum
Excel
Hargis
Jackson Court House
Curt Jett
Tom White
Toms
Ett
D Sary
Clark County
Darcum
Lexington Court
James Cockrell
West Virginia University Elects Hogg Dean of Law School
Morgantown July 17 The Board of Regents elected Charles Edgar Hogg of Point Pleasant as dean of the University law school at 3000 dollars yearly, up from last year. President Parinton's salary was cut to 4000. James N. Thornton of Hampton-Sidney College named head of mathematics. Committee to study tuition in professional departments.
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Morgantown
Regenta of the Univerity
Charlies Edgar Hogg
Point Pleasant
University Law School
Parinton
James N. Thornton
Hampton Sidney College
Virginia
Hogg
Gev. Dawson
Sach
H. N. Ogden
Fairmont
Law School
Thornton
Stewart
Bailey Named Republican Standard Bearer for Eleventh District
The West Virginian congratulates Hon. B. F. Bailey of Grafton as the Republican standard bearer for the Eleventh Senatorial district. The convention forecasts a 2500 to 3000 vote majority, praising party harmony and urging united effort in state and national matters. The paper also commends Bo and Taylor County for the convention's outcome.
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West
Republican Party
Senate
Baily
Taylor County
Fairmont Weet
Virginian
Dr. W R Smith Leaves Halifax for Boston Rail and Boat Plan
Dr W R Smith departed yesterday from Halifax to Boston with rail travel to More from which point he will continue by boat. The doctor will be absent for thirty days. the five-day event will close during this period. Miss Gre White, studying at Morgantown, visited her mother, Mrs Cora Waits, on Knotts avenue.
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W. R. Smith
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Bos Iton
Miee Gre White
Morgantown
Mia
Cora Waits
Knotts Avenue
Receiver Refused for Little Kanawha Syndicate Property
Cincinnati July 16 United States Judge Thompson refused to appoint a receiver for the Little Kanawha Syndicate's West Virginia property. Attorneys for John Jones claimed trustees Gould, Homes, and Guy mishandled affairs and did not consult, but the judge found the trustees able to satisfy any court-ordered claim and saw no need for a receiver.
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Cincinnati
United States
Thompson
Little Kanawha
West Virginia
John & Jones
Chicago
Jones
George J. Gould
Joseph Homes
Willian Guy
Syndic
Remeey
Guy
Cuse
Gould
Kamegy
Free Will Baptist Quarterly Meeting Details
The Weet Virgin Quarterly Meeting met with Laurel Konchuren on Saturday July 14 at 2 p m Delegates to yearly meeting were chosen and to attend the First Hyger church Gullia county Ohio August 18 1906 Preaching schedule included Saturday night Sabbath morning and Monday night at the Wien School House Rev Tuomue Peden D D of Ayden N Next session with Gration church Local charity appeals for the Clarkeburg Norrin family following a railroad accident drew sympathy and donations from Telegram readers.
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Weet Virgin Quarterly Meeting
Laurel Konchuren
Wien School House
Tuomue Peden
Ayden, N
Grafton
Harvest Busy Farmers In Mount Hope Area
Mount Hope farmers are busy with light hay harvests and local visits persist. Numerous residents including Mrs. C E Austin, Mr. Wim Phillip of Halleck, and Mrs. Shannon Watson were seen visiting friends. activities cover church attendance, hospitalities, and July 22 preaching at South Point by Rev. White.
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C E Austin
Wim. Phillip
Halleck
Dolphug Demos
Robert Hunt
Grafton
Henry Hall
Ulygea Kerns
Eleanor Ford
J.B. Watson
Tetick
Montana
Styles
Grim
Rachel Watson
C. E. Austin
Mattie Zinn
Reedsville
Lillian Brown
Hatt
Austin Thureda
South Point
Rev. White
Primary election dispensed by Republican county committee
The Republican County Executive Committee considers dropping the advertised primary in this county. Only one congressional candidate met the committee terms, prompting a proposed resolution to authorize Mr. Sturgis to appoint Taylor County delegates. George Timmons, recently bereaved after losing his horse, thanks readers for lodge of Elks gifts and support.
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Republican County Executive Committee
Sturgise
Taylor County
Egies
George Timmons
Lodge of Elks
Timmons
Bailey Wins Nomination and Grafton Prospects Highlight Local News
Mr Bailey delivers a graceful acceptance at Fairman for the state Senate nomination and Sturgiss leads in the second district. The piece notes Bailey’s clear platform, Senator Robinson’s praise, and rising hopes for Grafton with new industries and a planned street trolley system to boost housing and labor access.
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Bailey
Fairman
State Senate
Times
Bailey Named for State Senator From Eleventh District
Missioner's notice favors Benjamin F Bailey as Taylor County born and educated lawyer with strong public stance. Predicts a creditable two-session record in Charleston. Also includes chancery notice against James F Dayton et al in Taylor County West Virginia with order of reference to report accounts and real estate liens.
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Benjamin F. Bailey
Taylor
Bailey
State University
Taylor County
Charleston
The
Sentinel
John ¥. Rauscher
Frank A. Ranacher
Rauscher Brothers
James F. Dayton
Samuel R Barr
Real Eatate and Improvement Company
Baltimore City
Corporation
D. RB
Mackin
J. H. Osborn
Grafton Bank
A Corporation
Hugh Warder
E. C. Demegs
Jas
W. Dayton
Alonzo Bartlett
Davis and Bartlett
Wirginia
Levis
Knottsville Notes and Local Visits
Grafton Gmber W H Bailey was at Knottaville last Sunday. John Thayer, wife and daughter Lynn guests of Mrs Kincaid while Mr Kincaid visits his son in Denver. Miss Nitia Means and brother visited uncle J W Sproyer near Nicklow. Epworth League services at Knottsville were earnest though president S W McCartney absent due to heart trouble. Nash Witand is ill. Rev S L Hart family attended Children Day at Pleasant Valley M E church. Bay harvest is starting. Prof Rose Jones of Morgantown returns home for vacation with uriah Jones at Greenwood Farm.
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W. H. Bailey
W. McCartney
Nash Witand
Hart
Helena
Pleasant Valley M. E
Rose Jones
Morgantown
Uriah Jones
Greenwood Farm
Old Chronic Sore and Chamberlain's Salve Ad
An old chronic sore dressing touts Chamberlain's Salve as especially valuable for keeping chronic sores in good condition. Sold by all medicine dealers.
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Chamberain
Notice to Creditors Elizabeth Trader deceased
Notice to creditors of Elizabeth Trader deceased pursuant to a Taylor County Circuit Court decree. It directs payment of adjudication to G W Ford Commission er from the decedent's real estate, at his office in Taylor County, by August 27, 1906, with clerk signatures.
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James F. Dayton
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Grafton
Lilo
Aeros Ia
Elizabeth
Taylor
G. W. Ford
Said
Witheae
J. Frank Wilson
Frank Wiesos
Attys
Mr Baker's Succession Pending At Local Y M C A
Mr J W Baker former secretary of the local Y M C A has temporarily overseen rooms and closed books pending a temporary appointment. He plans a vacation in the countryside and elsewhere before deciding on future association work and may relocate north or west seeking a k cooler climate for his family.
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J W. Baker
Y M
Baker
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