Grafton Team Remains Forthcoming Despite Loss in Fairmont
The Fairmont Times praised Grafton players for a strong effort in Thursday afternoon’s game. Manager Dan Raley faced personal tragedy as his son died, casting sorrow over the visitors. Waldo Jackley’s long drives found fielders, while Jones shone in right field and the crowd savored one of the city’s best checks on the season.
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Fairmont Times
Grafton
Fitawater
Jones
Dan Raley
Fairmont
Waldo Jackley
Riggins
Scott
Bl Augustine School Closing Class of 1910 Graduates Eight
Invitations announce the commencement exercises of St Augustine's parochial school Class of 1910. Eight students including M Antoinette Heebmer, Mary E Hartman, Elizabeth R Coulehan, Agnes G Gocke, Catherine C Hussion, Catherine M Snively, Edna L Judge, Dennis A Litzinger will receive diplomas. The school reports a successful year and expects a large turnout for the ceremony.
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St. Augustine’s Parochial School
M. Antoinette Heebmer
Mary E. Hartman
Elizabeth R. Coulehan
Agnes G. Gocke
Catherine C. Hussion
Catherine M Snively
Edna L. Judge
Dennis A. Litzinger
Tech
May Horner Located After Disappearance
May Horner, the partner of Lu roy Wilson who was arrested for desertion in Pennsboro, has been found at her old home in Pennsboro by police. It is unlikely she will be sought there unless further charges arise, as Wilson faces legal action already.
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May Horner
Luroy Wilson
Pennsboro
Wilson
Thomas H. Means
Sentinel
Nathan Hall
W. K. Hall
Knottsville
House of Delegates
Virginia
Richmond
Taylor County
George Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
James K. Polk
General Assembly
Whig Party
SENSATION AT PARKERSBURG COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Parkersburg high school held its annual commencement with Governor William Glasscock delivering the principal address. The event was marked by the absence of class treasurer Benjamin D. Rector who has been missing for over ten days, and by the abrupt expulsion of about fourteen members of the class, creating a sensational moment at the ceremony.
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Parkersburg
Parkersburg High School
Willam Glasscock
Benjamin D. Rector
Hubbard to Quit Senate Race Soon
Washington reports indicate a plan by Hubbard supporters to withdraw him in favor of Isaac Mann to block Scott. The move hinges on drawing anti-Scott votes and southern support, while Hubbard headquarters remain active and skeptical of the rumor. Sen. Scott shows no alarm as West Virginia delegation travels to Atlantic City.
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Washington
Hubbard
Isaac T. Mann
Scott
Joane
Mann
John L. Steele
West Virginia
West
New Methods in Fitting Glasses Open in Whitescarver Building
The H N Laban Optical Company has opened new optical parlors on Main Street in the Whitescarver building. The center of the shopping district hosts a three-room setup with reception, fitting, and a lens laboratory to quickly and accurately determine lenses. Henry N. Laban, formerly with G W Loar & Company, brings experience to this modern optometry venture seeking to ease the test experience for patrons.
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H. N. Laban Optical Company
Whitescarver
Main Street
Grafton
H. N. Loan
G. W. Loar & Company
Reception at Mrs Tutt Home for Woman's Club
Mrs Warder Tutt hosted a large turnout from the Woman's Club at her Wilford street residence last evening. The 8 to 11 gathering featured music and games, with punch and seasonal refreshments in the dining room, as members praised the hostess for a thoroughly pleasant evening.
Busy Bee Installs New Soda Fountain by Nassos
John Nassos of the Busy Bee restaurant installs a costly soda fountain bought from the Liquid Carbonic Company of Chicago. The fountain will offer soft drinks and regular meals and go into operation in a few days, serving Mrs. Geo L. Smith and Mrs. R. C. Davis among patrons on Salem's South Side.
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John Nassos
Busy Bee
Liquid Carbonic Company of
Chicago
Nassos
Hana
Man Murder Near Elkins After Lumber Road Hold Up
Juju French Phillips woodsman of Alton and E W Campbell were implicated after six Austrian laborers on the West Virginia Spruce Lumber Company road were shot at Beccas Creek. Juju died from a bullet wound to the left shoulder. Phillips fled and was later found. Campbell remains jailed in Beverly awaiting grand jury action.
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Phillips
E. W. Campbell
Beverly
Cass
Jufu
Resolutions on Death of Mrs Marie Isabel Holt
A Sunday School society notes the death of Mrs Marie Isabel Holt wife of Judge John Homer Holt, calling her a Christian wife and mother and a loss to family church Sunday School and community. It extends deepest sympathy and orders copies for the minutes and to be sent to the bereaved family.
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Marie Isabel Holt
John Homer Holt
ST. Paul's M
Narrow escape for Roosevelt in African elephant hunt
The Scribner’s Magazine piece on Theodore Roosevelt’s African Game Trails recounts a near-death moment during a Mount Kenya elephant hunt. Roosevelt contrasts elephant brains with rhinoceros, noting elephants’ greater learning, caution, and value of spoils while detailing a close encounter with a bull elephant as it blocked the path.
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Scribner’s Magazine
Theodore — Roosevelt
Mount
Kenia
Roosevelt
R. J. Cuninghame
Charles Scribper
Roosevelt accounts of hunting elephants and rhinoceros contrasts
The piece recounts Roosevelt’s hunting exploits in thick jungle at Mera, detailing two elephant kills and a near-miss with a charging bull. It contrasts elephant and rhinoceros behavior, noting elephants’ size growth and plains avoidance, then shifts to a series of brief, era-typical snips on aviation, roses, and jokes from period sources.
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Burt
Cuninghame
Mr. Roosevelt
Mera
Roosevelt
Market for Tortolass Bogland Tortoises Demand
Market analysts estimate the Bogland tortoise trade consumes between 30 000 and 44 100 animals yearly. Authorities monitor harvests and enforcement steps aim to curb overexploitation while trade persists in regional markets.
Automatic device to stop trains explored in Danville report
Danville reporters describe a Collard Signal device likened to an air brake that would halt trains at open switches or misread signals. Tests involve movable and portable trips tied to signals and block systems, aiming to cut rail casualties across the United States and echo President Roosevelt’s past call for safer locomotion.
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Danville
Roosevelt
Ills
Pittsburg
New York
Kansas City
Othe
Psre
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Serra Cotta
Patent Office
F. M. Collard
Speaker Cannon
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Carroll W. Doten
The
Death of a Baby in West Side Family
Mary Jeanette Lake, 20 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lake of 240 Gay Street West Side, died after a 12 day pneumonia at home. Funeral Sunday 2 30 PM from residence, Rev J R Cheuyeront of St Pauls M B Church West Side officiating. Interment Bluemont Cemetery, Undertakers Perine Bartlett West Side.
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Daily Sentinel
Mary Jeanette
A. B. Lake
Gay Street
Weat
J. R. Cheuyeront
St. Paul's M. B. Church
Bluemont Cemetery
Perine & Bartlett
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Bremen
Germany
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