Rites From Ft Hancock Boy Writes Home From Camp
Private Durward C. Rosier of the Coast Artillery at Ft Hancock Sandy Hook N J sends a letter detailing daily drills from 8 to 11 artillery then infantry and signaling drills until 5 15 in the afternoon with evenings in school and mess. He notes the 80th anniversary parade in New York City with about 500 from the fort and says the company is the best drilled in recent times. He describes field life, sea views, and Liberty Harbor sights, signing with love to his mother and sister.
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Durward
Rosier
Mtay
Agnes
Potery
Ft. Hancock
Hamcock
Sandy
Hank
Ryan
Amy
New York City
Gater
Coney Island
Liberty
Regan
Durward C. Roster
Coast Artillery
Sandy Hook
N. J
Prontytown Road Case Moves To Legislature For Funding
In a Prontytown road dispute, Wm. Morgan and Dr. Stephenson urged paying Industrial School boys to work on the project. The county would cover $1.00 per day if approved. otherwise wages run from July 1 until year end, 1979, with labor supplied free if no appropriation is granted.
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Prontytown Road
Wm. Morgan
Mo & Mf Bank
Lr. Stephenson
State Board of Control
Grafton
Punty Court
Rregard
Worrom
Pountytown
Wim
Jly
Uly
Morgantown executor sells stock in two national banks
George Maker as executor of the George B. Morie estate offered ten shares of the Secom National Bank stock with par value of 1,010 and an offer of 3,500. he also sold stock of the First National Bank of Gratton with par value 5,200 for 12,800 at about 400 per share through an unknown purchase.
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Morgantown
George Maker
George B. Morrie
Secom National Hank
Haker
Mortig
Furst National Bank of Gratton
Ninety Percent Expected to Recover from Wounds
June reports from American medical corps surgeons estimate that about ninety out of every hundred wounded in the Cantigny and nearby fighting near Paris will recover. Soldiers were delayed reaching the line before evacuation and many were brought to American hospitals around Paris.
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Paris
Canfingy
American Medical
Cantigny
Veuil
Wood
Board of Education Elects 1918 City Teachers
The board met in the high school last evening electing teachers for 1918. Many prior year staff returning. vacancies to be filled after applications are reviewed. L. W. Burns re-elected superintendent. Margaret Baker and Grace Loar among ward staff. W. A. Woodyard named superintendent of buildings.
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Board of Education
L. W. Burns
Charles H. Davis
P. Ing
A.B
Tenger
John Nuzum
G. Mineta Watkins
Margaret Baker
Ine. Blake
Grace Loar
Olive Ieddick
W. L. Naylor
H. A
Shutts
Gleen
Withers
Louise Schroeder
Hattie Foreman
Juanita Hardin
Louise Byers Jr
City Water Samples Sent to Health Department
Mayor Byron Dilworth and City Clerk W T Hanway collected two large bottles from Sandy Creek near the Marbom County line for health department testing. Officials note the water runs into the Tygart River, samples appear pure, and resevoir operations were adjusted to prevent back-water pressure. the report includes a ceremonial gun salute schedule and an aging, fragmented description of national and foreign dignitaries.
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Byron Dilworth
W. T. Hanway
Ctty
Sandy Creek
Marbom
Health Department
Charleston
Tygart River
Atate
German Naval Critic Casts Doubt On U-Boat Campaign
British naval writer Archibald Hurd argues the German U-boat campaign against the United States cannot be sustained long. He notes New York's distance from German bases, the 7,000 mile round trip, and the heavy patrols, aircraft, and mines that would deter continued Atlantic operations.
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London
Atlantic
United States
Archibald Hurd
Hurd
New York
Méditerranean
Miss Abbott Honored For Forty Years Of Teaching In Grafton
Tributes recount Miss Abbott’s four decades of school service in Grafton. Speakers praise her patience and devotion shaping countless pupils, from early one-room schools to Central School, noting her impact on the community and lasting legacy as a dedicated educator.
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Miss Abbott
Fmiias Abbott
C. A. Sinsel
Grafton
Ito
Amanda Abbott
R. 8. Middleton
Jane Mertz Middleton
Sentinel
Miss Abbotts
N. F. Kentall
Archdeacon
Presbyterian Church
Batton
Prantytown
Orve
Court House
Bbott
Erbaps
Unitedtates
Lord Litteton
Monato
Miss Abbot
R. H. Stoddard
Kingdom of Heaven
O. B. Wyckom
Misa Abbott
Praise for Miss Abbott and a tribute from a Great Teacher
The speaker lauds Miss Abbott for her work and dedication as she steps into larger duties. The message frames her career as aligned with a Great Teacher, suggesting the words Well done thou good faithful servant. The tribute expresses hope she remains to guide many more boys and girls along their life journey.
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United States
Miss Abbott
Mis Abbott
Local Board Registers 131 New Draftees in Taylor County
Sentinel reports that 131 men in Taylor County who turned 21 since last year’s draft were registered by the local board yesterday. About 18 questionnaires were sent to other boards, bringing total county enrollment to 149. Most men are reported as physically fit and eager for future military calls. Questionnaires will be issued at the proper time followed by further certification.
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Ally Sentinel
Taylor County
County War Savings Stamp drive prep under way
County council officials gather voter names and addresses from registrars for upcoming meetings. Every voter will be asked to attend, explain reasons for not purchasing stamps, or invest as required by government policy to support the War Savings Stamp program. Committees will meet tonight to finalize plans and report progress.
Workingmen warn Austria of continued war pressure
Washington reports a June 7 address to Austrian workers by the German Society of Austria warns of ongoing unrest and a planned general strike to influence war conduct. An official dispatch from Switzerland notes the government fears proletarian actions. The congress says a great strike is not favorable now but urges readiness for a future strategic moment. Also from Oklahoma a petroleum drill in Kiowa? district finds a six inch vein in Titan County with multiple gol d strata at 1,309 feet.
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Washington, D. C
Sociatis
Austria
Switzerland
Congress
Fredrick Kelahoma
Titan County
Vagrancy Law Rigid Enforcement Promised by County Officials
The Sentinel reports Taylor County officials and local council of defense will strictly enforce the vagrancy law to curb loafing. Citizens are urged to report vagrants and slackers, with warrants planned for 16 to 40 year olds not working. Local units will aid in patriotic enforcement as arrests are expected and harsher action may follow for noncompliers. The law, widely discussed, is presented as a wartime measure applied to idle as well as poor.
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Taylor County
County Council of Defense
Comunty
Pox “Les Fileets
Csses
Justices of the Peace
Tere
West Virginia
United States
Union
Bobo
Memorial Day Committee Financial Statement Report
A historical financial summary shows balance from last year 91.13, receipts from collections Grafton 28 and Philippi donation 100.18. Disbursements include printing by Grafton Printing 10.25, cream for children 6.10, horse hire 250, music by Grafton band 87.60 Mazel-Atlas band 45.00 Wendel band dinner 11.60 drum corps 30.09 plaques 26.13 and ammunition 203. Balance on hand 52.47. Donations on file in Taylor County bank, viewable anytime. H A Spinse, Chairman.
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Grafton
Philippi
Sienlinen
Sentinel
Grafton Printing Company
Mazel-Atlas
Wendel
Taylor County Bank
H. A. Spinse
Wealthy clothing merchant fatally wounded in New Castle area
William Gassler, a prominent clothing merchant from Wampum near New Castle, was struck and fatally wounded by a Black man at his store this morning. After firing two shots that pierced his temple, the assailant fled from a pursuing crowd toward New Galilee.
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New Castle
Wiliam Gassler
Wampum
Here
Ted Negro
New Galilee
Gassler
Giants Outfielder Called for Military Service
Hennk Kauff, famed outfielder for the New York Giants and a prominent banerbal player, was ordered by his board to report for military service. He is expected to report around June 24 and likely to report to Camp Sherman in Ohio.
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Pomeroy
Hennk Kauff
New York Giants
Joeal Board
Camp Sherman
Ohio
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Powell
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