Bank of Flemington Organized with 2500 Capital
Attorney O H Wyckoff and N F P Kendall of the Taylor County Bank organized the Bank of Flemington with capital stock set at 2500 dollars. A charter will be sought immediately and a bank building planned soon. Prominent Taylor county residents form incorporators list including J D Martin M L Shields P H L Murray A S Morrow and others. The bank aims to serve local deposits previously directed to Grafton banks with offers of stock exceeding 40000, 25000 to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Wyckoff
N. F P. Kendall
Theaylor County Bank
Flemington
Taylor County
Bank of
Grafton
J. D. Martin
M. L. Shields
P. HL. Murray
A. 8. Morrow
A. B. Corder
G. F. Clark
W. C. Currey
Charles F. Monroe
N. F. Kendall
L. BD. Payne
John B. Cather
Jona Curry
J. F. Findley
George M. Yates
Geo
Br. Ogden
W. P. Riley
W. L. Shields
D. & Condwin
Lanham
S. H. Waller
G. 0. Sinsel
J M. Ross
Cecil Radcliff
M. A. Lynch
C. Lee Reynolds
T. W. Brohard
EL ‘M. Bartlett
J. R. Ross
C. E. Wyckof
T. J. Winters
Ministers Move to Ban Sunday Amusements at Terrapin Park
Rev FE A Cullay and Rev R B Smith leaders of the local ministerial association obtained five warrants against operators at Terrapin Park on the city’s northern border for unlawfully selling amusements on Sunday. The drive aims to curb Sunday amusements, with anticipated retaliation to enforce old blue laws and close refreshment stands and halt delivery of ice and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrapin P
Parkersburg
FE. A. Cullay
R. B. Smith
First Presbyterian
First Baptist Church
Terrapin Park
Injunction Granted to Grafton Elks Club
Judge Warren B. Kittle of Barbour and Randolph counties issued a temporary injunction for Grafton Lodge B P O Elks No. 308 to stop the city from obstructing the club’s liquor sales or possession at its premises. The ruling bars city officers from interfering with the Elks in selling or distributing intoxicants to members, with a hearing scheduled soon to decide on permanent relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Kittle
Circuit Court of
Barbour
Randolph
Grafton Lodge B. P
Elks No
Grafton
Elks
County Court
Taylor County
End of Cabin Creek Mine Strike Nears Settlement
Miners in the Cabin Creek district head to Dakota West Virginia to ratify a peace agreement with local United Mine Workers and operators. If endorsed, the strike ends and pay rises 12 to 17 percent with a nine hour day and revised tonnage rates to be set to equalize work conditions. A joint arbitration board will settle future disputes, avoiding an umpire as in the New River settlement. Most on strike are expected back in the mines by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arleston
Cabin Creek
Dakota
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
International Organization of the United Mine Workers
Alldie~ Putes
Two Little Girls Die in Fall from Monessen Apartment
Nora and Edith Ewing, daughters of B J Ewing, died after falling 20 feet from a first story railing at their Monessen apartment. Their brother John was seriously hurt in the accident witnessed by family. Associated Press dispatch from Pittsburg dated July 30 reports the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Pittsburg
Nora
Edith Ewing
B.J. Ewing
Monessen
John
Juige Vanished Washington Dinner Sparks Wine Diplomacy Rumor
A July dinner in Washington hosted by Senor J. B. Lefevre of the Panama Legation honored Richard J. Metcalf of the Isthmian Canal Commission with Secretary Bryan present. The event featured notable wines and a noted absence of Juige. The report hints at brewing revolts among the diviovats over wine service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senor
J. B. Lefevre
Panama
Rube Benton Hurt In Cincinnati Motorcycle Crash
Cincinnati July 30 star pitcher Rube Benton of the National League club suffered probable fatal injuries in a Walnut Hills motorcycle collision with a Madison Hill car. Witnesses say Benton was driving at high speed and lost control, while others claim the car struck him. he was taken to hospital in serious condition after a head on crash hurled him into a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Cincinnati
Rube Benton
National League Baseball Club
Walnut Hills
Benton
Madison Hill
Rome
Valuation of Corporations Increases in Taylor County
County records show Taylor County firm values rising to 5 744 750 71 from 5 465 964 last year. Railroads dominate the total at 5 018 203 with other corporations adding 452 761. The report lists utilities and firms including U S Express Armour Car Line Gratton Traction Peoples U T Co Bell Telephone lines and several local rail and gas concerns. The note also mentions murder suicidality near Ramseÿ Alberta Canada with George Robinson family tragedy and Mulhall next actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywaru
Leming
State Board of Public Works
Taylor County
U.S. Express Company
Armour Car Line Co
Gratton Traction Company
Peoples U. T. Company
D. & P. Telephone
L Western U. Tel. Co
Consolidated Tel
W. Va
Bridgeport Tel. Co
Bootshville Tel
Flemington Tel. Co
Pruntytown Tel. Co
B. & C. Railroad Co
Parkersburg B. R. Co
Rumsey
Alberta
Canada
George Robinson
Pittsburg
Robinson
Misterday
Ianother
Jewelry theft at Shore Acres heavy loss reported
Jewelry valued at least 150000 was stolen from Shore Acres summer residence of Mr and Mrs John H Hanan of New York on Friday night. A 75000 robbery at C C Rumsey’s home occurred Saturday as officials noted. Gems left in a bureau drawer suggest a buried job. Hanan ill and unaware of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Narahgansett Pier
N. J
John H. Hanan
New York
C. C. Rumsey
B. H. Harriman
Hanans
Shore Acres
Neww York
Ambassador Wilson Confers with Senate Panel on Mexican Crisis
Washington July 30 Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson met with the Senate foreign relations committee in executive session to share his views on the Mexican situation. Senators arrived early for the conference seeking firsthand information and Mr Bryan was not present at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations
Bryan
Knottsville M B church circuit meeting at Wesley Chapel
The Knottsville M B church circuit met at Wesley Chapel on Saturday and Sunday with Rev. King District Superintendent in charge. Revs Norris and Ender of Grafton attended. Numerous locals from Mt Morris and nearby towns visited or attended services and events including Epworth League. Harvest busy, news scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bainbridge
Blanche Swisher
Beechwood Farm
Fairmont
Hugh McDaniel
Grafton
Zinn
Weston
Hussion
James’ Hussion
Mattie Swisher
Knottsville
John W Cowherd Jr
W. B. Wilson
Webster
More arrests at Clarksburg during steel strike
Four more tinplate strikers were arrested in Clarksburg on charges of conspiracy and assault linked to the waylaying of H. L. Cronémeyer and watchman Keley. Bond set at $500 each. tally rises to seven, with warrants out for many others as sheriff and deputies pursue suspects across the hills near Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
H. L. Cronémeyer
Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Company
Saac M. Keley, Jr
Bridgport
T P. Noland
George McFeran
George Glaze
Joseph Longmore
Warants
Senator Stone Charges Conspiracy in Tariff Debate
Washington July 30 Senator Stone charged Republicans with aiming to create panic in the tariff debate and said their speeches foster distrust. He cited mercantile reports showing good business while Senator Penrose noted Pennsylvania textile plants lacked full operation. Senator Clark of Wyoming countered Stone and blamed President Wilson Redfield and McAdoo for any distrust in public statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Stone
McLean
Clark
Wyoming
Wilson
Redfield
McAdoo
Mercantile Agency
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Danger In Delay Kidney Diseases Endanger Grafton Residents
Doan's Kidney Pills are recommended in Grafton to prevent kidney trouble from worsening. Mrs. Be. C. Demoss of 247 High St endorses the medicine after a family member found relief at Union Drug Co. The ad cites backache and urinary issues as warning signs and notes Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents. J. Stanley Haler of Simpson visited today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Bright
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
Debates Over Caminette Case Rages In House
Washington July 30 five hours of debate centered on Attorney General McReynolds and the Caminette Diggs white slave case. Representative Kahn accused political influence, while Chairman Clayton defended the attorney general saying attacks aim to discredit an honest official. The session ended after a five hour filibuster and adjourned to resume Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McReynolds
House
Kahn
California
Clayton
House Judiciary
Hwich
United States
Judiciary Committee
Ben
Deadlock On Virginia Debt Negotiations Unresolved
Washington July 28 After two days of sparring for points the commission from Virginia and West Virginia appointed to fix the amount of the old Virginia state bonds which West Virginia should assume as her share of the prewar indebtedness adjourned to meet again August 12. They are hopelessly deadlocked. Virginia insists on ruling the principal at 7,198,000 while West Virginia demands the amount be left unsettled. The dispute may force the Supreme Court to adjudicate which state must bear the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
West Virginia
West
Supreme Court
Muderer Caught Prompts Bank Crisis Talk and Local Notices
A string of brief items reports a murder suspect captured in Ellwood City and returned to face charges. It notes a $200 reward for Thomas Sullivan, a special deputy role, and a claim the suspect admitted the murder. Separate items mention treasury policy and bank bond concerns, along with social notices of local residents and a dance at St Augustine school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Stl Treasury
Banke Livan
Senate
McAdoo
New York
Nell McLeod
Clarksburg
D. L. Durne
St. Augustine School
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Kittle
CITY
Inel
Dai
Paint Creek
Asociated Press Dispatch
Pragic
Juige
Cindy Star Pitcher
Mulhall
State Public Service Commission
Whyte
Robery
Naraghansett Pier
Board of Equalization
The
Sentinel
Charleston
State Publicervice Commission
William W. Whyte
Welch
Robert B. Bernheim
Hatfield
Lee Ott
A. B. Bright
Thomas
Bernheim
Ott
Howard N. Ogden
Columbus
Ohio
Ashington
Burleson
Senate Post Office Committee
Knotisville
Senator Stone
J. Stanley Haler
Simpson
Mexico
Fred Graham
Myrtle
Laura Knotts
Valey
W. A. Deck
Salem
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