Rev J H C Howard Receives Doctor of Divinity
Rev Harry C Howard, pastor of Andrews M E church, is awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree by Ohio Northern University. The recognition honors his teaching in West Virginia, his work at Garrett Biblical Institute and Northwestern University, and his contributions to the church and community. The piece also notes a county commission recount confirming Gideon C Brohard’s eight vote majority over Thomas T Selvey, with both men respected neighbors.
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Daily Sentinel
Harry C. Howard
Andrews M. E. Church
Grafton Divine
West Virginia
Ohio Northern
Howard
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern University of Chicago
Dr. Howard
Sentinel
Grafton
Thomas T. Selvey
Gideon C. Brohard
Brohard
Mr. Selvey
Flemington
Court House
Squire Selvey
Brohhard
Mrs. Jane Morrill Powell Dead at 68
The Parkersburg Sentinel reports Mrs. Jane Morrill Powell widow of Rev. W. E. Powell died Wednesday night at 9 at the Swann Street home. She had rheumatism and illness for weeks, was 68, lived in the city 30 years, and leaves Grace Stella Powell at home and Walter Powell of Chicago. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at the residence, Mt Olivet Cemetery burial. Rev. W. E. Powell was known across Grafton and the state.
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Jane Morrill Powell
W. E. Powell
Swann Street
Grafton
State
Daily Sentinel
C. EB. Thomas
Albert Kunst
Arnett Wyckoff
Pruntytown
Randolph County
Henry Magill
Albrightsville
A. M. McGovern
Leopold
W. Va
Henry
J. H. Gerkin
New Jersey
C. L. Trawin
Charles
Ralph
Mannington
Katharine Rideour
Ada Provence
Beryl McDade
Hamilton
Misser Nina
Pauline Gaskins
Elkins
Lacy Monroe
Flemington
Bernard Lilly
George Lilly
Cora Southworth
Lafayette Street
Florence Jaco
Lawrence Miller
Parkersburg
Belpre
Eleanor Trogellag
Retrearns
Wesleyan University
H. C. Howard
Buckhannon
Senator Gore Blinded Forever
Senator Thomas Gore of Oklahoma, the blind U S senator, has been told by Dr W H Wilmer at Episcopal Hospital that neither treatment nor operation will restore his sight. He went to the hospital a week ago for possible treatment. Mrs Gore aids him at home reading mail and advising him.
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Washington
Thomas Gore
Senate
Oklahoma
W. H. Wilmer
Episcopal Hospital
Daily Sentinel
J. ©. Callendar
Parkersburg
Elbert Jones
Grafton
Taylor County
Elliott
the Sentinel
Mr. Elliott
Kaiser on Spree Saves Skiff Passengers Aboard Imperial Yacht
Berlin June 15 The presence of mind of Emperor William saved a skiff load of people on the River Spree when the Imperial yacht Alexandria neared a crossing skiff. The Kaiser quickly ordered engines reversed and the yacht halted averting a collision as crowds cheered. Robert Shaw, in the city for weeks, returned to Mt. Lake Park to spend time with his daughter Mrs. Lohm. Attention is drawn to West Virginia College Clarksburg offering a 20 percent tuition discount for summer BEAROD. Sweet Melody Flour.
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Berlin
William
Spree
Alexandria
Kaiser
Robert Shaw
City
South Side
Mt. Lake Park
Mrs. Lohm
West Virginia College
Clarksburg
Hearing For Harry Thaw Seeks Non Criminal Hospital Commitment
In Poughkeepsie June 13 Judge Morschauser will hear requests from Harry Thaw’s attorneys for an order committing him to a non criminal insane asylum. District Attorney Jerome opposes. Graham asks consent to a non criminal state hospital, preferably Middletown, arguing Thaw’s acquittal in murder grants him consideration. Jerome favors Matteawan to limit escape risks.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Morschauser
Harry Thaw
Jerome
James G. Graham
Thaw
Middletown
Matteawan
Graham
Swisher Great Weakness Cited by West Virginia GOP Critics
A lengthy communication from Hon. George C. Baker of Morgantown argues against nominating Charles W. Swisher for governor at Charleston on July 8. Quoting leading Republicans such as former governor George W. Atkinson and Justice John W. Mason, it asserts Swisher would spell disaster for the party next fall. The piece notes Taylor County backers support Swisher’s rivals and emphasizes that the convention, not the press, must decide.
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Swisher
Sentinel
George C. Baker
Morgantown
Charleston
George W. Atkinson
United States
Washington
West Virginia
Charles W. Swisher
Republican Party
John .W. Mason
Judge Mason
Marion County
Taylor County
Nusbaum Returns to Baltimore to Settle Sister's Affairs
A Nusbaum arrived back in Baltimore after attending the funeral of his sister Mrs Carrie Klein in Baltimore last week. He intends to settle the affairs of the departed Indy and return to his duties in the Monumental City.
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A. Nusbaum
Baltimore
Carrie Klein
Monumental
Indy
Dangerous Old Wooden Steps On Ethel Street
A neglected stairway from Ethel Street to Main Street in Grafton is described as dangerous and unsightly. The piece urges immediate replacement with a cemented stone or concrete staircase, citing near-accidents, repair costs, and potential liability. Local figures propose coordinating with Dr Jarrett and the Sherwood hotel for a safer, lasting solution.
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Grafton
Ethel Street
Main Street
Jarrett Building
Sherwood Hotel
Akleas
Jarrett
Gratton
Webster Notes Nearby Folks and Local Hopes Grow
Webster notes report visitors and departures, including Lara Scott of Parsons visiting cousin Emma Sinsel, W W Post and daughter Nora, J G St Clair at Harrisville, James Sandy as U S Court witness, and a Baptist church leader’s resignation. Band entertainment at Brydon, M F Cather to Charleston convention, Lum Bartlett taps a well, and Webster incorporates talk plus streetcar, gas, and police hopes. Lonney Cole rumored to move to Oklahoma.
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Lara Scott
Parsons
Emma Sinsel
W. W. Post
Nora
J. G. St. Clair
Harrisville
James Sandy
Parkersburg
U. S
Baptist Church
Webster Brass Band
Brydon
Richard Talbot
M. F. Cather
Charleston
Court House
Marshall Tutt
Grafton
George H. Smith
Earl Bird
Lonney Cole
Oklahoma
Returned Home After Deaths Call East
Mr and Mrs O P Stroh returned home after being called to Reading Pennsylvania where Mrs Stroh’s mother died around five weeks ago and Mr Stroh’s mother died last week. the elder Reading resident was nearly eighty eight.
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O. P. Stroh
Reading
Barber John Guth Unveils Bronze-Woodwork Shop Makeover
John E. Guth, a Latrobe Street barber, recently completed a refined paint job on his shop. The woodwork was treated to an oxidized bronze finish, producing a novel and upscale look.
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John E. Guth
Hay
Latrobe St
Fortune and Prosperity Wish for Lonney Partner
A brief eulogy or toast wishing Lonney success and companionship as he shares his fortunes with a chosen partner. The note expresses hope for happiness and prosperity in the future.
Keynote Sounded as Tariff Revision Promised by Republicans
Chicago June 16 Senator Burrows Michigan temporary chairman of the Republican national convention outlined a tariff revision to fit changing conditions, pledging protection for American industry and labor. He cited House and Senate actions to gather data and propose new customs laws, aiming for equitable treatment of agricultural products and strong national unity. The speech linked to measures after the recent financial panic, including a $500 million emergency currency, and stressed a firm platform with nominees of Lincoln, Grant, McKinley, and Roosevelt as standards.
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Chicago
Burrows
Michigan
Pension Bureau
Army
Republican Party
National House of Representatives
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Committee On Finance
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Monetary Commission
Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Roosevelt
Repub
Readjustment of rates urged by Modern Woodmen leaders
Head Clerk C W Hawes of the Modern Woodmen of America presents a readjustment plan at the fifteenth head camp session in Peoria Illinois with ten possible schemes. A sanitarium site at Colorado Springs is praised as members contribute over fifty thousand dollars. Delegates numbered 624 with large attendance expected at a parade and national encampment of degree teams.
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Peoria
C. W. Hawes
Woodmen of America
A. R. Talbot
Hawes
Fratmal Congress
Amercan
Colorado Springs
Colo
Reform School Grounds At Pruntytown Shine With Labor
The West Virginia Reform School at Pruntytown shows well kept gardens and tidy grounds, praised by Superintendent Flesher and staff. Boys tend the fields and buildings, excavating, fencing, and improving terraces as the reformitory remains a busy place with ongoing youth labor and a pleased board of directors.
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West Virginia Reform School
Pruntytown
Flesher
Board of Education Takes Up Bonds
The Grafton board of education today cancelled the old Fetterman school bonds issued for a new building. Bonds numbered 1 to 60, par value 100 dollars, due December 1 last, totaled 6181 with accrued interest. Grafton district, formed by consolidation, assumed payment. bonds sold at a small premium at five percent. Bondholders surrendered them at face value, suggesting tight money in the area.
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Independent School District
Grafton
Fetterman
Grafton Independent
Will Fight for Share in Belmont Estate
A Texas woman claiming to be Oliver H. P. Belmont’s daughter heads to New York to file a claim to the Belmont estate. She alleges she was adopted after the real daughter disappeared, citing a letter she says is from Belmont acknowledging her loss and replacement.
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Exas
New York
Galveston
Texas
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Hempstead
S. 1
Belmont
William P. Burden
Natica Rives
Mrs. Burden
Belmonts
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W. H. Libe
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