Death of William Tibbets Grafton Old Railroad Man
William Tibbets a long time B and O employee and respected Grafton resident died at his West Grafton home Sunday evening. Heart failure marked his passing after a life in railroading from Cumberland to Baltimore and Piedmont to Parkersburg. Survived by four sons from his first marriage and by his wife Milla Bogisess, he was a longtime member of the M E church. Funeral Tuesday at 3 PM from his residence with burial in Blmont.
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William Tibbets
Grafton
West Side
Tibbets
Virginia Valley
B& O
Cumberland
Baltimore
Piedmont
Thiriars
Parkersburg
Riage
Jo Thomas
Charles
Sil
Milla Bogisess
Marion County
M. E
Bridges Ordered Across Local Streams in County Court
County Court set bridges on Shelby run Lost run near Gawthrop schoolhouse the road to Simpson and lower Fetterman end plus two over Three Fork creek at Lesmalinston and % water station. Commissioners Howard Cather Jos Reed and % N Linsey to view locations estimate costs and report next October session. Sheriff settlement shows a balance due of 3 115.92 after charging 20 714 15 and crediting 17 598 23.
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Shelby Run
James W. Batson
Smith Place
Lost Run
Gawthrop School
Pike
Simpson
Fun
Fetterman
Fork Creek
Lesmalinston
Howard Cather
Jos. C Reed
Linsey
Wm Tinson
Fate of Ministers in China Stirs Global Anxiety
Suspense grips the United States and other nations over the fate of foreign ministers in Peking. Reports say the American minister’s safety remains doubtful by July 18, while Washington prepares troops for possible relief moves. The English government doubts reports, and leaders may act with promptness if other powers join.
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China
United States
Peking
Washington
McKinley
Mason and Dixons Line Resurvey Plan and Monuments
The Mason and Dixons line resurvey, cost estimated at 810,000, will be jointly funded by Maryland and Pennsylvania with $5,000 each. Survey work to begin around September 1, using assistance from both states and the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey. Some old monuments have been damaged or removed, requiring new markers to be placed.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
Mason & Dixon
Irom Eaglund
Penneyvania
Unitedates Coast
Gieudutic
Pythian Parade and Picnic Ruined by Rainy Day
Knights of Pythias in this city planned a parade through Main Street led by Vincent's Cornet Band and a park picnic at the lake, but a continuous downpour Friday afternoon deterred many from attending. The parade saw a solid turnout before rain halted further festivities and dampened the event, leaving vendors and attendees disappointed.
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Knights of Pythias
Vincent
Allegheny Company
Lide Park
It Was a Sham Wad Picnic From Beginning to End
A reflective and humorous account of a rainy picnic day with damp lawns and soggy crowds. Describes children crying over doughy ecoke and slow trains, rubber-necks, and a park scene with rain as a backdrop. Notes the Uniformed Bank parade led by Vincent Land and the K of P. group considering rain profit ideas.
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Bank and
Vincent’ Land
Train Races Through Martinsburg On North Mountain
A B&O passenger train No. 46 ran runaway down North Mountain toward Martinsburg at about 40 mph last Friday. Passengers and crew feared disaster as air and steam failed, brakes wouldn’t hold, and the engine reversed throttle to avert danger. The nine mile grade halted the train near Flagg, with minor injuries and damage reported before the yard engine hauled it back to town.
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Martinsburg
B. J
Trange
B& O
North Mountain
Ahyusin
Genson
Flagg
Dow
Senator Elkins Visits Town As Campaign Foresees Victory
Senator Elkins spent a few hours Monday evening meeting with political friends and discussing the outlook for state and national elections. He indicated confidence in a Republican victory and planned talks with Parkersburg leaders and the state committee about ongoing developments and the national ticket campaign.
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Ator Elkins
Parkersburg
McKinley
West Virginia
Wheat exchange offer at Doonan's Grafton Main street
Farmers can exchange wheat for Webster Flour at Doonan's building on Main Street in Grafton. Nuzva acts as agent for the Grain and Flour Exchange.
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Webster
Doonan's
Main Street
Grafton
R .Eyes
Nuzva
Telephones as Part of the Telegraph Service
A six member committee from the Order of Railroad Telegraphers met Friday with Baltimore and Ohio officials General Superintendent Fitzgerald and Superintendent Selden to discuss wages and the telegraph network. The conference focused on lines, extensions, and integrating telephone uses with the system as part of easing placements for partly disabled workers.
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Order of
Fitzgerald
Selden
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and 0
Saburioe
Improvements at Methodist Protestant Church Unveiled
The Seyrsut notes recent improvements by the church faction, highlighting a refitted interior with handsome new seats and carpets. Rev Queen and the congregation are to be congratulated for the enhanced and comfortable place of worship.
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Our City
Queen
Hatfield and His Gun in Pike County Feud Shootout
In Pike county Kentucky near Williamson Hatfield and Sam Tackett, once rivals, confronted last Friday evening. Hatfield, an expert marksman and wealthy farmer, shot Tackett in the temple from behind a tree after a long-running feud. Hatfield surrendered and plans to plead self defense. Tackett was a cross tie dealer with many local friends.
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Pike County
Kentucky
Williamson
Munths
Howard Hatfeld
Sam Tackett
Cutive E
Eight
la Tree
H Field
Tackett
Hatfield
Hatfields
Bitten by Copperhead While Working on Railroad Grade
J D Dalton, aiding railway grading three miles south of Graf ton, was bitten on the hand by a copperhead while reaching for a bush. He was taken to Dr A R Warden for treatment. A local camera dealer advertises Kodak cameras priced at 15 dollars, available for viewing at the post office.
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J.D. Dalton
Howe
Somme
Grafton
Amony Manufacturing Kodaks
Novel Building Proposal By Taylor B Cole In Pranty Town
In Pranty Town West Virginia a plan to build a three story modern structure with a top floor flat and a lower laundry and wash house is proposed by Taylor B Cole. The project aims to provide living space and work opportunities for diligent, respectable women in the community. John N. Keener of Pranty Town died at his residence on July 24 1900 the funeral conducted at 10 am Thursday at his home and burial followed at the Keener graveyard in Fetterman. He was born in 1812 and left behind grandchildren George Glenn and William Carr.
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Taylor B. Cole
Cole
John NM. Keener
Pranty
W. Va
Keener
Fetterman
Mr. Keener
Tay County
Blueville
Pruntyt
Heavy Wheat Harvest In Jefferson County
Jefferson county, a leading wheat producer, reports a very heavy yield this year. John C. Burns grows 18 acres at about 20 bushels per acre, and 10 acres may exceed that average. Dan Heflebower and Langdon expect strong from 3,500 bushels per townland. J C Tabler of Duffields thrashes 28 bushels per acre across all acres.
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Jefferson County
John C. Burns
Danie
Hefilebower
Langdon
J. C. Tabler
Duffields
Mt Lake Park visitors urged to stay at Columbian Hotel
Centrally located Columbian Hotel offers good accommodations large porches well provided baths modern improvements and table d hote rates. Oxwannp, proprietor.
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Mt. Lake Park
Columbian Hotel
Oxwanp
Advertising as a Key to Business Success
A businessman must study advertising as essential as capital. Prosperous leaders advertise persistently and state their offerings clearly. Square advertising and square dealing build a business fortune.
Taylor County teachers meet for week long county institute
Taylor county teachers gathered in Grafton High School for an annual institute led by Supt Millips and instructors J T Rucker and W J Holden. They enrolled dozens of teachers, discussed school decor, district supervision, geology of coal measures in Taylor county, and debated free textbook proposals. The day closed with plans for a picnic and an evening Court House debate on textbook provision in West Virginia schools.
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Taylor County
Grafton
Millips
J. T. Rucker
Romney Deaf and Blind Institute
W. J. Holden
Glenville Normal
Lizzie Robins
Sallie Cather
Mary St. Clair
Ida Curry
Myra Gibson
Pearl Wilson
Fell Hastap
Daisy Wilkin
Violet Bartlett
Tva Lake
Lillie Newle
May Cather
Brown
Mabelle Inter
Sara Prothero
Ida Spahr
Mary Snider
Willa Chenoweth
Emmet
Myrtle Sinclair
Marie Boy Peters
Nora Manear
Agnes Carrie Brown
Myrtle Shafferman
Bebe Yates
Ross Thayer
Lucy Tart Haslup
Anna Pe
C.T. Reynolds
Mayle
N. FB
Kendall
Henderson
J. T. Demoss
D. C. Lewis
Iter
St Dawson
Farel
Veal. Rucker
United States
Hi. Holden
Rueker
Lucker
Holden
Dents
Fleming
Hump
Sats
Ana Ralb Vietor
West Virgi
Butcher
Trotter
Raf
Doalil
Institute
Graton Park
Court House
Dadistuan
Fast
West Virginia
Baltimore Railway Employees Targeted in Political Bulletin
A political bulletin circulated by the division superintendents warns that Baltimore & Ohio workers cannot properly perform on the line while seeking public office. The notice aims at George Green, a fellow townsman and city council member, suggesting he must resign his political post.
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Baltimore Railway
Baltimore & Ohio
Lanety
George Green
George
Ol ‘Aga
Consumers Ice introduces regular wagons for pure water ice
Consumers Ice Co. announces new ice wagons running regularly and ice made from dig tiled well water, promising a pure article. Delivery at your door. John Lucas listed as city manager.
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Consumers Ice Co
John Lucas
Officer Shoots Man in Traveler’s Neighborhood
Jeff Houchin, a respected Traveler’s area resident, was killed by Green Bank district constable J.B. Burner last Thursday. The inquest, led by Justice Gillespie, found Burner acted justifiably after Houchin, armed and threatening, moved to fire, firing three shots resulting in fatal injuries.
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Jeff Houchin
J.B. Burner
Green Bank District
Houchin
Darkin
Broner
Hevelin
Humner
Justice Gillespie
Pocahontas Times
Grafton
Emmit Blaney
Ffray
Mifair
Longtime Baltimore and Ohio conductor Captain Gill
Samuel T Gill, a veteran Baltimore and Ohio railroad conductor born October 5 1838 near Brookville Maryland, fought through Civil War perils and now runs between Baltimore and Cumberland in his thirty eighth year as a conductor. He lives at North Calhoun Street Baltimore with his wife of over thirty years and one child.
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Bloomington
McNeal
Gill
21St Bridge
Cumberland
Brookville
Montgomery County
Maryland
Baltimore
Imont
Baltimore and
Ohio
Bellaire
Gillis
Baltimore and Ohio
Sykesville
Calhoun Street
Cunberland
Cumberland i News
Affordable Sunday Excursions This Summer
Rail special offers weekly July and August feature round trip tickets for Wheeling departures on train 0 and return on train 4 at 81.60. Parkersburg trips on trains 71 and 72 cost 81.50. Also fixed day trips between Grafton and Wheeling and Grafton and Parkersburg priced at one fare and ten cents for round trip.
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Wheeling
Parkersburg
Grafton
A U U W Picnic At Grafton Park August 5 1900
Community group AO U W invites guests to a large picnic at Grafton Park on August 5 1900 with a grand parade featuring the Mogul line band and orchestra. Trains run hourly to and from the park for attendees.
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Grafton Park
AO. U
Lost Hooda Chicken Reward Notice
A reward offer for returning a Hooda Chicken valued at 35 dollars. The notice lists Ward & Co., blacksmiths and silk makers, at the corner of Latrobe and Bridge streets as the contact or issuing party.
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Hoodan, Ward & Co
Sielk
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Robert
Pennsylv
Robert Love
Tyrconn
Atlantic City
Leda Sommers
Pittsburg
Fairmont
Ira E. Robinson
Robinson
Jenkins
Charleston
Tien Tsin
Lane
B. & O. Tment
Tang
Uniform Bank
Mont
Mannington
Morgantown
Cleveland
de Rot
Mason & Dixson's
Cas
Paialas
K. of
P.'s
Nhe
Senator Elkins
Telegraph Service
Hatfeld
Taylor County Teacher's
Consumers Ice
Pocahontas County
Samuel T. Gill
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