Drowning Tragedy in Parkersburg Claims Eight Year Old
Wallace Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson of Murdoch avenue died after a fall from a culvert into a deep run near Parkersburg. Grandson of Hon Henry S Wilson, the boy died despite doctors efforts led by Dr Sharpe. The community and Jarrett family extend deep sympathy. Interment set in Parkersburg with Jarrett relatives traveling to attend.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Potd Rup
Park Pisco
A. B. White
Wallace
Harry Wilton
Murdoch Avenue
Henry S. Wilson
Wilson
Wilcoa
Dre. Sharpe
Samuels
Rolla Camden
W J. Davidson
Sharpe
H.S. Wilson
Maude Jarrett
A. M. Jarrett
Fetterman Avenue
H. A. Jarrett
Weat Side
West Virginia Epworth League Convention at Wheeling 1921
The West Virginia Epworth League Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church meets in Wheeling in June 1921 with reduced rail rates and a large program. Notable speakers include Prof Turner on Bible study, Carrie Barge, and C L E Cuartwright. Delegates from churches, leaders, and about 14 000 members in the state League are noted, plus local clergy and delegates from several towns. Also mentions George C. Sturgies and W P Hubbard as prominent Congressional candidates.
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West —Virginia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wheeling
Ieelf
Turner
American Bible University
HU. Howard
D.H Rater
G W. Bent
S.B. Hart
Gorby
Hugh Marquess
Haymond Church
McCartney
Knotteville
State League
George C. Sturgies
Congress
Sturgies
Sturgise
W. P. Hubbard
West Virginia
Morgan Messenger
McDermott Predicts Sturgiss Wins Easy in Second District
Morgantown State Senator Joseph H. McDermott spoke in Fairmont about the GOP field. He said Sturgiss is a cinch for the Congressional nomination, with strong backing in Monongalia Preston Taylor and Berkeley counties and anticipated support from Randolph and Jefferson. He noted Bailey’s candidacy for State Senator and urged party harmony as things look favorable for Republican success. Also, Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are offered as a cure for stomach troubles.
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Joseph H. McDermott
Morgantown
Fairmont
Ths
Randolph
Keim
Sturgise
McDermott
Sturgis
Monongalia
Preston
Taylor
Barbour
Eameway
Berkeley
Bailey
Marion
Marion County
Baiey
Kine
Joe
Sturgiss Announces Roosevelt Republican Candidacy
Fion George C Sturgiss declares he will seek the Second West Virginia district seat in the next congress, subject to the Republican convention. He pledges a Roosevelt era square deal platform and a vigorous campaign to promote party principles and national prosperity.
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West Virgin
United States
Ite
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted by Endorsements
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for digestive ailments and blood purification. It highlights glycerine as a non alcoholic base and cites Prof. Ellingwood and other medical authorities praising its effects on dyspepsia, ulceration, catarrhal gastritis, and chronic bowel issues. The piece weaves political rhetoric about reform and republican principles through a long endorsement arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
Pierce
K. Hartholow
Jefferson Medgal Allege
Hobart A. Hare
Dipof Nisakai
University of Pa
Laurence Job
Doctor Pierce
West Virginia and National Flag Day Proclaimed for June 20 1906
Governor Dawson issues a proclamation designating June 20 1906 as Flag Day and West Virginia Day to be celebrated jointly. He urges mayors editors teachers and citizens to display flags hold patriotic exercises teach flag history and pledge loyalty. The message links national and state flags and calls for broad observance across public and private buildings.
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Wm. M . Dawson
West Virginia
American Flag Association
Jane Td
Eaton
United States
Flag Association
Charleston
Wa. M. O Dawson
Married at Oakland Maryland Hargett and Wilson wed
In Quiriend Maryland on Thursday morning June 7 unmarried Mrs Emma R Wilson formerly Dr L L Wilson and Willie Ray Hargett both of Thornton were united in marriage. The groom is son of Geo W Hargett of Thornton a well known young man. Friends of the couple extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a long happy prosperous life.
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Oakland
Quiriend
Willie Ray Hargett
Emma R. Wilson
Thornton
Geo. W. Hargett
L L Wilson
Sentinel
Buckwheat seeding rate questioned for good yield
The Sentine asks readers how much buckwheat should be sown per acre to insure a good crop under proper conditions. The paper invites farmer readers, noting a Preston county man may provide the nearest correct answer.
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Preston
Annual Meeting Notice for Grafton Foundry Stockholders
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Grafton Foundry and Machine Company will be held Thursday July 5 1906 at 2:00 PM at the Foundry offices. Henry M Laps secretary.
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Grafton Foundry, and Machine Company
Henry M. Laps
Btw
Anarchistic Plot Feared Raises White House Security
Washington uses extraordinary protection around the White House after reports of an assassination plot. Plainclothes detectives, Secret Service, and many uniformed officers guard entrances and the north grounds. Gates are chained, and guards monitor every approach to the executive area and driveway.
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Washington
White House
Secret Service
Executive Mansion
Oregon
Pennsylvania Avenue
WV Inventors Receive Patents Under West Virginia Claim
H E Dunlap patent attorney of Wheeling reports issued patents to West Virginia inventors James A Rankin of Wheeling with a seignory one third to Frank R Scroggins, and William J Connell with L C Lowe of Huntington for ehade and custain bracket.
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H. E. Dunlap
Wheeling
West Virginia
James A. Rankin
Frank R. Scroggins
William J. Connell
L. C. Lowe
Huntington
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Lutti
Harry Wilson
Young People's Con
Vention
M’dermott
Sturgiss
Chamberlain
B. F. Poe
Ell
Toda
L. J. Walker
Phila. Dental College
Grafton Bank and Trust Company
Opp
P. C. Grafton
W.va
Fion. Geo. C. Sturgiss
Republican Courare
Gavin
Rights of Labor
Gmokce
Sturcms
I. C
Callon
J.geo.preiss & Sons
Main St
Grafton, W. Va
Ehunertor
Grahoa Drug & Chemical Company
Mee
Dinah
Old
Virginia
Sonny
Neva MoComeLa
Hazlis Winard
Chioag
Prica
Rss
Gr Drug and Chemical Company
Mattis’ Risers
Connes- Institute
Wy Va
Pondence, Jab DB
Ff. Clark
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