Miner From Lonaconing Killed By Cars In Accident
Robert Cuthbertson of Lonaconing died when a car rolled and crushed him while three miners stood nearby near Bear Gate. His body was shipped to the city for preparation before burial. His family includes a widow and one child. Separately, Mrs. Sarah C Bartlett known as Aunt Sally of Simpson died May first at age 73 years 7 months and 12 days. She was married in 1812 and was noted for charity and hospitality. She rests beside loved ones in the church community.
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Beargate
Bear
Parson
Robert Cuthbertson
Simpson
Burg
Sarah C. Bartlett
Sally
Herome
James K. Bartlett
Siampson
Tribute and funeral notices from a Grafton area report
A detailed obituary and church service notes recount the death of Henry Hyson at 48 Lincoln Street, his long life as a shoemaker, and a widow with many children. The piece notes a community tribute, floral memorials, a funeral led by Rev Cobb, and social events at the Kevo Cobb home with teachers and city officials present. It mentions Children’s Day services at the Lutheran Church and a local business exchanging flour for heats, all set in Flemington and Grafton locations.
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Alte
Hopkins
Henry Hyson
Lincoln Street
Hyson
Flemington
Grafton
M. P. Church
Kevo Cobb
Queen
Lewis Kitzmiller
West Grafton
City Board
Weetston School
Heelock
Death of Mrs Boyles Ward House proprietress dies after illness
Mrs Lovenia N Boyles widow of Lloyd M Boyles died last Saturday after several weeks of grippe related illness. She managed the Ward House hotel since her husband’s death five years ago and left a will dividing her estate between her daughter Miss Galie and her nurse Miss Grace Pharis. Interment was at Blmont cemetery amid a large funeral cortege. The couple married in 1874 and had one daughter.
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Lovenia N. Boyles
Lloyd M. Boyles
H. Flanagan
D. D
Bliemont Cemetery
Borke
Ste George W. Ward
Archi
Mr. Dugous
Les
Aged Veteran Dies in Marion County Home
An aged veteran of the War of the Rebellion, Henry Anderson's son of German origin, died after years of health until two days before death. He leaves 24 children and 14 grandsons who served in later conflicts. One son Sylvester resides near Meadland. The obituary notes a long life and family ties, with the body reportedly due at his Dean's Run residence in Site 25th elte, Marion county.
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Dean’s Run
Marion County
Elte
Henry Anderson
Anderson
Germany
Sylvester
Meadland
Into a Watery Grave A Tragic Lehigh Affair
A sensational report from Allentown and Lehigh University circles details a love affair ending in Miss Gertrude Roth leaping into Whirlpool Rapids at Niagara Falls. Floyd Parsons, a Lehigh student, recounts a melancholic courtship and cautions about lovestruck college couples, amid broader town notices on industry, late openings, and public cleanliness.
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Miss Roth
Niaga Falls
Gertrude Roth
Allentown
Lehigh University
Floyd Parsons
Our City
Roth
Nixgva Falls
Lonccowe
Mina Roth
Parsons
Aden
B O Shop Notes Engine Repairs And Crew Moves
Engine No 373 is shopped this week for a broken axle and No 1240 is laid in for rebuilding. Willis Sandridge secures a position with Hetlin's camp. Many shop workers are listed with duties, transfers, or illnesses as crews attend the Fairmont and Grafton yards. A double trek between Fairmont depot and coal chutes is planned.
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Willis Sandridge
Hetlin
A. George
Round House
Thaddeus Belt
J.B. Sergent
M. J. Billingham Swan
John
Shaffer
Boyles
Mr. F
Fairmont
Ervin Hadix
Keonee Hee
Fume i Odey
W. E. Copelin
Willian Mitchall
Chastie Bosworth
Bekins Foundry
Desco Beth
Pittsburg
J. Foley
Benjamin Nuzman
George Green
Samuel Heflin
Roman D. D. Brandenburg
Hisamily
Martinsburg
Brigide No
Agany
Alt
State Board of Health Meeting Shift to Huntington
Due to failure to secure entertainment in Charleston the State Board of Health will meet in Huntington West Virginia on July 12. Charleston hotels are fully engaged by Republican convention delegates and officials, prompting the relocation. Senator Lanham notes the need for suitable arrangements amid political hotel demand.
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Lanham
Charleston
State Board of Health
Huntington
W. Va
Nestere
China and Other Painting Lessons for Students Ad
A local ad offers painting lessons for students of various ages at a Luzadder Street corner location. Rate terms are listed as 16 s grade with unspecified prices and accommodations for high class china or other painting styles.
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Main Street
China
Luzadder
Dovenor Nominated At Weston Congressional Convention
In a Weston assembly last Wednesday two candidates sought the First District nomination for Congress Capt S B Dovenor of Ohio County and Judge John A Campbell of Hancock County. A hot contest ended with Captain Devenor securing the nomination. Under Selmar Romaine of the Wilson Theatre Company the Grafton Amateur Dramatic Club will present two Brightman Opera performances on June 28 and following date to benefit the Brass Band.
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Weston
Congress
Dovenor
Ohio County
John A. Campbell
Hancock County
Devenor
Selmar Romaine
Wilson Theatre Company
Grafton Amatur Dramatic Club
Jae Brightan
A Beautiful Wedding at Meth Church in Grifton
Miss Mattie Jemima Proudfoot, eldest daughter of J. W. Proudfoot, and Thomas Norval Barnes, Weston merchant, wed in Grifton at the Methodist Church. The ceremony featured organ solos, a flower girl procession, and a bridal party of local and visiting guests. The couple, attired in white silk and traveling gray, will tour the East including New York and Atlantic City, returning by July 1, with best wishes from both communities.
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Grafton
Meth. M
Mattie Jemima
J. W. Proudfoot
Wilfred Street
Thomas Norval Barnes
Weston
Minnie Prondfoot
Rowlesburg
Tambhauser
A Lilly
Bessie Poe
Cora Furbee
Mollie Straub
Blanche Guard
Grace Proudfoot
Rena Lilly
Edith Bonneson
Lottie Proudfoot
Mai F
BE. F. N
Geo. W. Loar
Messrs
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Pam Eaton
McKeeaport
Imtter
Vincent
George Hassip
Clyde Proudfoot
Aemony
Proudfoot
New York
Atlantic City
John Barnes
Charles O'Hara
Koblegard
Naylor Proudfoot
Pierreno
McKeesport
Am . Charles Proudfoot
Parkersburg
Laura Means
Fairmont
Republican National Convention Next Week
Citizens plan to attend the national convention with many leaving on trains. Senator H. Gramm and his daughter Miss Jennie will travel together, leaving Sunday morning on the early train. Gramm says he will bet on Hansen at West Virginia Headquarters in Philadelphia by noon Monday ahead of the delegation meeting. West Virginians are invited to visit the headquarters during their stay.
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Earry
Atlantic City
H.gramm
Jennie
Han
West Virginia
West Parlor
Stafford
West
Shoes Shoes Shoes Special Prices in Gratton W Va
Shoes sale announced at Coleridor Shoe Store Gratton West Virginia offering ladies and men's shoes boys misses children and latest styles at lowest prices. Also Blaney's offers paint at 81.98 with full guarantee.
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Rell- Coleridor
Gratton
W- Va
Blaney's
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