Four Burned to Death in Barbour's Junction Family Massacre
Barbour's Junction, N. G., July 1 Four negros were arrested on suspicion in the murder of Isaac Lyerly, his wife, and three children. A night-long manhunt followed as authorities sought the killers, while locals feared a lynching amid reports the crime involved axes and a plan to burn the surviving daughters. The coroner's jury implicated the arrested men, and authorities prepared to move prisoners to prevent vigilante action.
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Barbour’s Junction
N. G
George Evans
Jack Billingham
Mitchell Grahm
Isaac Lyerly
Lyeky
Tie Lauiy
Toniyt
Muretet
Graham
Gillepie
Hig Ton
Tea Irwin Jack Diliingbwe
Henry Lee
John Graham
West Virginia Summer School to Hold Educational Conference
Morgantown July 15 The fourth annual educational conference under the University Summer School will be held July 27 and 28 in Commencement Hall. Topic is a graduated system of schools from primary to university with speakers from Morris Harvey Salem Bethany Powhatan Marshall West Liberty Parkersburg Moundville and Huntington among others. President Pawn ton will preside and papers will be published in pamphlet form.
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Morgantown
W. Va
D. W. Shas
Morris Harvey College
Claweon
Salem College
Philip John
Bethany College
Philip Johnson
Hatton
Powhatan College
Corbly
Marshall College
Fleming
The
West Liberty Normal
Miller
Ewartz
Parkersburg
Henderson
Moundeville
George M. Ford
Ogden
Harrison County
Redburn
Doddridge County
Gadd
Mercer County
Wilson
Huntington High School
Finch
Chester Achooien
West Virginia
Erboole
Sumner
Pawnton
Wil
Trusting Maid Re lied Of Her Money
New York police uncovered a fraud case where a woman advertised for a husband and invested $1,000 through a ruse. Captain Hussey and detectives traced the suspect, Ernest Paul, who posed as a suitor and was arrested at Grand Central Station after a staged meeting. He held bank records and checks totaling several thousand dollars across Wilkinsburg and Brooklyn, with connections to multiple financial institutions.
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Kesey
Lay
York
Wikinsburg
Marie
E. Paul
Grand Central Station
Ernest Paul
Paul Settelkau & Company
To Visit the New State
Daily sentinel reports Ospt Alex Maxwell a freight conductor and family left by train No 1 for Cache Oklahoma to visit relatives. They expect Garret Maxwell and wife to join at Cache. After about a week they plan to travel through Texas and New Mexico,returning via Chicago to their home.
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Daily Sentinel
Alex Maxwell
K. H Maloney
Cache
Oklahoma
Garret Maxwell
Capt. Maxwell
Texas
New Mexico
Chicago
FAMILY HIT BY TRAIN ON MR BRIDGE NEAR CLARKSBURG
A Baltimore and Ohio train struck a family of seven on the MR bridge near Clarksburg. Elijah Norris and his four year old daughter were killed. Mrs. Norris and three children were seriously injured, two boys in critical condition. The family, from Jacksonburg West Virginia, was en route to Uniontown Pennsylvania to visit relatives.
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Elijah Norris
Clarksburg Yard
Clarksburg
Almort
Baltimore
Ohio
Creerover
Jacksonburg
W. Va
Ollie Norris
Luda Norris
Clara Norris
Glittord Norrie
Lee
George Norris
Norris
Uniontown
J. R Miller
W. Robertson
Kairmont
St. Mary’s Hospital
Clifford Osborne
Capital Hotel
St. Mary's Hospital
Corporations Fight on Tax Assessments
John Wallace writes in yesterday's Dispatch about complications for the state administration as railroads sue to overturn Gov Daweon's valuation fixes in about four counties. The litigation could be long, with the administration planning a spirited defense and opponents' stance offering political capital in the campaign.
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John Wallace
Pitteburg
Daweon
Central Republican Critique on Barbour Vote Recount
The Central Republican of Belington rebuts criticism of Monongalia county for Barbour votes recount. It says the contest idea came from Barbour and Barbour supporters, not Sturgis or his friends. Some Sturgis allies traveled to Philippi to observe, but the move does not prove coercion or collusion.
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Belington
Monongalia County
Barbour
Keim
Sturgis
Sturaiee
Philippi
Sturgiee
Hasbour
Barbour County
Chronicle
Senator Montgomery comments on Preston county race results
Senator Sam B. Montgomery arrived in the city fresh from Preston county's heated political contest, which closed Saturday night. He supported Stallings of Tucker county against L. J. Forman for the state senate seat covering Preston Mineral Tucker and Grant counties. Montgomery praised the fight, accepted the verdict, urged party unity, and urged Republicans to focus on winning the congressional and senatorial districts rather than personal differences. He extended an olive branch, hoping for reconciliation and harmony among Prestox Republicans.
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Sam B. Montgomery
Preston County
Stallings
Tucker County
L. J. Forman
Preston
Mineral
Tucker
Grant
Prestox
Mrs Hannah Whitman Acquitted In Murder Case
In Elizabeth West Virginia the jury acquitted Mrs Hannah Whitman of murder in the case of Edward Dever, the daughter Alice Whitman’s sweetheart. She admitted killing Dever but claimed self defense and that he threatened and pursued her daughter despite warnings. Alice Whitman testified alongside her mother about Dever’s attentions.
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Parkeraborg
W. Va
Hannah Whitman
Edward Dever
Alice
Elizabeth
Wirt County
Dever
Devers
Bowel Complaint in Children Aimed at Early Care
The article advises care for bowel disorders in children during the commer monthe, noting early signs of looseness. It recommends Chamberlain's Oitic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for prompt relief from unnatural looseness of the bowels. Sold by all medicine dealers.
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Grand Army
Washington City
Ego
J. K. Houghland
Eidon Lowe
Bisa Qhamberlain
Alwave Carey
Chamberlain
Boy Dies From Toy Pistol Wound in Piedmont
John R. Lannon age 12 son of John R Lennon of Piedmont West Virginia died after a toy pistol wound on a finger caused by a customer. He was assisting his lane, Councilman EF J Noom, in his store when the pistol misfired. The injury was initially treated as trivial before fatal lockjaw developed.
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John R. Lannon
John R Lennon
Piedmont
W.va
EF. J. Noom
Heck
Will Divide Little Kanawha Property Among 3 Roads
Pittsburgh interests Baltimore and Ohio Pendleton and Lake Erie seek dividing the Little Kanawha property among three railroads based on outlay. Meetings planned in July or August to finalize the plan after surveying properties in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Colonels and engineers to study the district with aim of major improvements and coal-property split.
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Odiviale
Penceylvan
Baltimore &Ohio
Pitchurch
Lake Erie
Josph Ratneey, Jr
Wabath
Aga
Pitteburgh
Sunield Park
Pemnsylvania
West Virginia
Wal
Baltimore & Ohio
D. M. Schoonmaker
Vicw
Pittsburgh Lake Erie Railroad Company
Vanderhi 4
Linsuuimer
Lake, NJ
Widow of Holy Roller Prophet Held as Accomplice
Seattle July 14. After Esther Mitchell killed her brother George Mitchell, Maud Creffield widow of Franz Creffield admitted conspiring with Esther to kill him. George had killed Franz, founder of the Holy Rollers, and Esther’s recent testimony led to Creffield’s arrest as an accomplice. Esther described their plan and the gun’s purchase, with family members present afterward.
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Seattle
Wash
Esther Itehell
Maud Creffield
Franz E. Crefeld
Holy Rollers
George Mitchell
Holy Roller
Crefield
Esther
Fred
Perry
George
Portland
Charles Mitchell
Illinois
Bether Mitchell
Oregon
Perry Mitchell
Fred Maalie
Suburban Homes Rise On Keener Farm Division
Deputy Sheriff James W Selvey and ex county officials Rector and Phillipe have split the Keener farm north of the city. Each builds a handsome residence on newly allotted plots. Selvey already moved into his country home, while the other two plan substantial houses. Crops are plentiful and there is concern about market flooding once harvests begin.
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James W. Selvey
OH Reetor
Corne Elsman Hood Phillipe
Keener Farm
Sachs
Mevere
Rector
Phillipe
Mr. Selvey
Bolden and Elie Families Camp at Lake Terra Alta
Mr G A Bolden of the Sentinel and Dr J E R Elie with wife and son form a congenial party now camping at Lake Terra Alta about a mile east of Preston’s center. They plan ten days of fishing and leisure at a pleasant West Virginia summer resort with abundant fish and favorable surroundings. The Boldens and Dr Elie traveled by train yesterday, followed today by their families.
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Daily Sentinel
G. A. Bolden
the Sentinel
Hie
J. E.R. Elie
Terra Alta
Preston
West Virginia
Bolden
Sunday Morning Death Ends Life Of Mrs MreJener At 77
A Sunday morning death occurred at three thirty in the morning at the Maple Avenue home of Mrs MreJener aged 77 years one month. She leaves a husband long a resident, two children C M Moff and Mrs George Freeze, and many relatives. The funeral from Maple Avenue residence at two thirty Tuesday afternoon with Rev Barten Reese of the U B church officiating. John A. McCabe is undertaker.
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Daily Sentinel
MreJener
Hamilton
Mer
Maples Avenue
Sne
C. M. Moff
George Freeze
Mia
Lower
Maple Avenue
Kk, Barten Reese
U. B. Church
John A. McCabe
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