Major Coal Deal In West End Of Taylor County
A large Pittsburg coal tract of 80 acres near Rosemont in the West end of Taylor and East end of Harrison counties, plus 75 acres surface, was purchased for about 35000 by Pennsylvania capitalists represented by Hon B Bailey. The deal includes plans to improve the property and tap the vein. Local owners were J D From A Lawcen W C From and others. A Virginia petition from Brandonville seeks repeal of the retail license law, signed by 125 residents, drafted by J James l McGrew of Kingwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rosemont
Taylor County
Harrison County
Hon. B. Bailey
Pennsylvania
J.D. From
A. Lawcen
W. C. From
Olbere
Myeredale
W.G. Werney
Almgwoon
Brandonville
Preetor County
Virginia
Jameel McGrew
Kingwood
Reformation Lecture Promoted by Evangelical Lutheran Church
Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church plan to attend a lecture by Mrs. HE Monroe on The story of the Reformation at Fairmont Thursday evening. The talk was previously delivered here to a large audience and generated strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Evangelical Lutheran Cnarch
Fairmont Thorecay
HE. Monroe
Grand Lodge Pythias Meet to Convene in Charleston
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of West Virginia will hold its annual convention in Charleston for three days. Many members from Grafton are expected to attend. William Findlay, a Simpon resident, returned home after a short visit to the city.
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Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of
West Virginia
Charleston
Order
Grafton
Wiliam Findly
Simpaon
Ban
Mrs Dawson Arrives En Route to Preston County Visit
Mrs Wm M Dawson wife of the governor reached the city Monday night on No 4 on her way to her former home near Kingwood Preston county and spent the night at the Sherwood. She will visit relatives and friends in Preston county for a short time before proceeding east.
Brick Laying Commenced on Washington Street Building
Mesers Thomas and Jonee, contractors for the new Preste building, have set bricklayers to work on Washington Street. The work will be vigorously probed to completion. Mrs Mary Cook returns to Weston after a couple days visiting relatives and friends here.
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Mesers. Thomas & Jonee
Preste
Washington Street
Dr Miles Nervine Nervine Restorative Brain Nerve Food Ad
A promotional notice for Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Antl Pain Pills touts nerve and brain revitalization through proper diet and rest. Testimonials claim renewed sleep and health, highlighting Dr Miles Medical Co laboratories in Elkhart Indiana and free trial offers.
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Miles
Milea' Nervine
RL. Dailey
Hier
State Bank
Texarcana
ATK
Casey
Medical. Colaboratories
Elkhart
Ind
Combination Hose Wagon Ordered For City Fire Dept
Tuesday afternoon the committee in charge of the fire department ordered a new combination hose reel and chemical wagon from Seagraves Co of Columbus Ohio. The wagon will be light and pulled by two horses donated by local businessmen. The purchase includes about 600 feet of hose to be supplied by Eureka Co and the wagon is expected within ninety days to improve city fire protection.
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Gerkine
Seagraves Co
Columbus
Ohio
Thom. Deveney
Tygarts Valley Brewing Co
Louie Brydon
Brydon Coal & Coke Co
Eureka Co
Married women accused in livery rig theft case
A sensational case from this city involves Mrs Elli Smith of Simpson and Mike Emma Rawley, both charged with obtaining two rigs under false pretenses. The women allegedly hired two livery rigs to transport relatives to Pruntytown, claiming they would return that evening. One woman returned with another helper. the second absconded with the horses. Two young men, Slick White and Willie Heeler, were said to be involved. bonds were posted for both. The hearing was postponed by attorney B F Bailey. A Simpson woman believed to have fled to Parkersburg was being sought. The quartet faces charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses.
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Squire Lilly
Bimpeon
Tu City
Samuel Corothere
Elli Smith
Simpson
Mike Emma Rawley
Willie Heeeer
Slick'? White
Pronty
Clarkeburg
Fairmont
Pruntytown
Nediatelyi
Hesser
B. F. Bailey
Parkersburg
Goode
Falee
Somerville and Stickley Wedding Surprise Taylor County
Sidney H Somerville a leading Taylor County attorney wed Mine Stickley of Oakland Maryland in a secret ceremony last March. The bride lies seriously ill. Somerville has gone to Oakland to be at her bedside. Friends in Grafton and the county extend congratulations and hope for her recovery. Lloyd Warthen returned from Elkine after attending a banquet Tuesday evening.
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Sidney H. Sommerville
Taylor County
Bat
Mine Stickley
Oakland
Mike Stickley
Grafton
Mr. Sommerville
Mise Stickiey
Coon
Sommerville
Obituary of Johonie Marquess Nine-Year-Old Child
Johonie Marquess born March 31 1898 died May 31 1907 aged 9 years 2 months. Only son of John and Alice Marquess he suffered from spinal diseases and contracted measles with fatal complications. He was unconscious from Tuesday evening until Friday morning then passed peacefully. He leaves a grieving mother and three sisters Lizzie Watkins Flora and Sallie. Funeral Saturday at Haymond church by Rev C L Queen of Grafton with interment in Haymond cemetery beside his father who died April 21 1899.
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Johonie Marquess
John
Alice Marquess
Lizzie Watkins
Flora
Sallie
Haymond Church
C. L. Queen of Grafton
Haymond Cemetery
Local Notes From R F D 1 Area
Miss Rachel Bainbridge visits family after attending Mountain State Business College in Parkersburg. H Meredith and wife of Fairmont host Prunty town circuit guests. Rev Meredith heads to Pleasant Valley for quarterly services. Mr and Mrs Isaac McDanie travel to Mexico around June 10. Rogeres attend cousin Miss Fortney funeral. Miss Maude Kinker visits sister Mrs Fox near Wheeling, returns home. A B Shroyer adds a large porch to improve house appearance and convenience.
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Rachel Bainbridge
Mountain State Business College
Parkersburg
H. Meredith
Fairmont
Camden Swisher
Meredith
Pleasant Valley
Isaac McDanie
Mary Ludwick
Mexico
Rogere
Miss Fortney
Sunbonnet Picture Series Adds The Study Portrait
The Sunbonnet Number Two from The New York World comes next Sunday. The Study is a small plate paper print, executed in color with artistic detail. It suits framing or mounting behind guns, and makes stylish room decoration. A new picture appears each Sunday, encouraging the entire set.
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New York World
Sentinel urges new bridge to West Grafton for safety
The Sentinel praises public spirit for funding needed bridges between East and West Sides of Grafton and countywide roads. It argues a strong bridge with safety in mind avoids costly damages, supports Cecil and other areas, and cites local officials and past efforts to justify timely construction ahead of potential lawsuits. The piece notes ongoing political weather and the value of good roads and streets.
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Sentinel
New Bridge
West Grafton
Mountain State
Arkansas
Grafton
Cecil
Adolphus Armstrong
Ex'ravarance
Toney
Court Hons
Ates OrMms Pitiowal
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Buckhannon, W
West Virginia Weagon College
West End
Mary Cook
Weston
O’ Dave
Jere
Giardway & Pickens
Dan Gardway
W. VA
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
Nathan Aste Upton
Vis Montie
Cittkeburg
Sommerville-Stickley
Lloyd Warthen
Elkine
Sunbonnet Number
Hrration Marble
J. Willhide
Bentiee Ch Mill de Wens Poe
W. A. Pratt
Pearl St
Grafton, W
The
Grafton Laundry Co
Main Street
Charles H. Straub
United States
Thoreday
Charles H. Straw
Gratton
Taylor
John P. Straub
Eame
Sai Charlee H. Straub
Thomas S Fiana Wan
Charlee H. Stranb
Wilam Jawxixoe
Wiasas Jexixon
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