State and Local News Mix in Incomplete Dispatch
The report covers government probes into meat handling and the Pennsylvania railroad ownership of the B&O, plus upcoming Fourth of July plans in Grafton. It mentions local political jockeying in West Virginia with possible Congress candidates, notes on locust pests, and a teaser about primary results in Ohio County despite conflicting leads between Dovener and Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
B. B. Dovener
William P. Hubbard
Ohio County
Bluemont Cemetery Sexton Wright Killed By Strange Death
The Daly Sentinel reports Henry Wright, sexton of Bluemont Cemetery, died in a peculiar manner after a Wickwire road incident involving a cow and a bull. A boy named Stemple assisted, and authorities and relatives were notified. Wright, aged about thirty two, served as sexton and is mourned by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluemont Cemetery
Sexton Wright
Daly Sentinel
Rot Ciry
Henry Wright
Wright
Tie
Siemple
Pain
Ant
Justice of the Peace
Chas. R. Lilly
J. W. Spencer
McCabe
Vote origins and county delegate table for district convention
Counties in the district prepare for primaries and conventions to select delegates. A prior election showed Roosevelt with a 4,122 lead across 14 counties, each county assigned delegates to the congressional convention. The table lists county votes and delegated seats, outlining how 126 delegates may nominate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietniez
Roosevelt
Tome
Roosevelt Parker
Barbour
Berkey
Dss
Grant
Haupehire
Hardy
Jefferson
Mineraty
Monongalia
Morgan Il Pendietor
Preeton
Randopo
Taylor
Rucwer
K of C Reception Honors Newlyweds Ed Hostler
At St Augustine's school auditorium the royal Jorge of Comubus hosted a reception for Mr and Mrs Ed Hostler recently married with bride Anna Gerkin. Eight to twelve guests enjoyed dancing, Prof Leo Rasche violin and Miss Minnie Hathaway piano provided music, refreshments followed, and guests offered congratulations to the couple. Mrs Lena Wolfe visiting Oakland arrived as guest of her aunt Mrs Jas M Litsinger on West Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Sturn
Mike Fannie Jones
Mary Pow
Graut
Mudred McCafferty
Weston
RoWans
Kendain Baek Taunow
Mre
Roygere
Joan
Vermie Sayre
Grafton
Jackson Cornweil
Ray Suioyer
Hiram Wa
Grace Knottie
Belle Stout
Dale
Bridgeport
Knottaville
D.B. Kinkaid
Knotteville M. Eeburen
Jane
Knotteville
Knottevile M. E
Wickwire
Lena Wolfe
Oakland
Jas
Seventeen Year Locusts Forecast Hit In June Insect Visit
The department of agriculture at Washington warns farmers that a seventeen year locust brood and a thirteen year brood are due to appear in 1906. Experts note the unique life cycle and potential double invasion by these pests threatening vegetation and crops this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Wathbington
Issy
St Paul
Flemington News Tells Of Visits Illnesses And Delays
Flemington residents welcomed Miss Opie Wootter of Weston visiting Mrs. I D Martin. H W Winter improves after illness and hopes to resume work soon. Mr Porter of Boston promotes Baich Bros John L Stoddards Lectures and books locally. Miss Tener Cather remains confined at home. Mrs M A Williamson goes to Grafton Hospital for tumor surgery with hopeful recovery. Mr John S Wyckoff returns home after losing a leg. Modern Comedy Company vaudeville show delays impact schedule upgrading expected arrival in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opie Wootter
Weston
I. D. Martin
Miss Wootter
Flemington
H.W. Winter
Mr. Porter
Boston
Baich Bros
M. A. Williamson
Grafton
John 8
Wyckoff
Grafton Hospital
Nixon
Delegates and Primary Battles In Unio County
Delegates to Mr. Hubbard’s nominating convention were split by county leaders in old Unio. The vote indicates party leaders remain aligned with the gallant Captain. Attention shifts to primary contests in Marion and Harrison counties, two of the state’s largest delegate counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Old Unio
Marion
Harrison
Hold Prof Maxey Petition Signals Push for Tenure
Morgantown West Virginia June 12 a law students committee met University President Purinton seeking his signature on a petition asking the Board of Regents to appoint Dr Maxey as a full professor The president refused The city also hosts Mrs M H Shields along with Mr Dennis and daughters Bernadette and Rose Mary visiting Mrs Shields father Captain D Litzinger of Washington Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Times
Clase
State Normal School
Frank Craie Haymond
Will Craiee
Kate Dorey
Save the Times
Frank Craiee Haymond
America
Haymond
W. 8. Haymond
Fairmont
Alphens F. Haymond
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Meredith
Maxey
Morgantown
W. Va
Committee of Law Atudents
Purinton
University
Board of Regents
Porinton
M. H. Shields
Eane Dennis
Paul
Bernedette
Rose Mary
Wheeling
Mre. Shielde
Apt. D. Litzinger
Washington Street
Public Auction of 160 Acre Land in Taylor County WV
Special Commissioner A W Burpert will sell at public auction at the Taylor County Courthouse front door on Saturday June 16 1906 at 1 pm a 160 acre tract in Knotville district West Virginia. It was willed to Isaac Parson by James Parsons and is described in Will Book 1 page 407. Terms require cash to cover costs and credit for the balance in six twelve and eighteen month notes bearing interest with good security. J Frank Winson Clerk Attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L
Shuttleworth
John Slaugh
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Otter
Grafton
Tay
Fetterman
Ed Shaughnesey
Gensty
Nough
Charlotte E. Collins
Isaac Parson
Knotteville
James Parsons
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Hart
Chicago Meat Trusts
Government Inspecting Commission
Hulle
Fairmoot Times
Parkersburg State Journal
Grafton Sentinel
Lewislaure
Marion County
Sey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oscar G. Murray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John P. Green
Jas.McCreary
Samuel Rea
John B Thayer
Pensyl
Board of Trade Rooms
Board Rooms
Sobeiski Smith
Waterloo
Robert Hazlet
Hon. Sobeiski
Sobeiski
Wa. G. Brown
Kingwood
Preston County
Congress
Thus. B. Davis
Jonn J. Cornwell
William Campbell
John T. McGraw
Brown
Mr. Brown
Dayton
DR. Fahrney
Pahrney
D. Fahmey
Hagerstown
Frank E. Tibbatle
Clarksburg
Severiny
William Drainer
Balidity
A. W. Burpert
J. Frank Winson
Bailey
Chancery
Oncein Merchants and Yshanior Bank
W.va
Pittsburg Dental College
Western University of Pennsylvania
H. E. Friesell
D.D.S
Openn Ave
Pittsburg
A.W. Burdett
First National Bank
Grafton W.va
Hration Marble Works
J. Willhide
Oali
Wilde
Matariataad
Bond
U. S
John J. Stump & CO
Cumberland, MD
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