Income tax yields far less than hoped hits Democrats
Washington reports the personal income tax on individuals will bring in about 30 million dollars for the first ten months, far below the 55 million forecast. With customs receipts higher than expected, treasury deficits may loom, prompting talk of tariff revisions or a bond issue to fund operations. Republican Leader Mann denounces the policy as a failure as imports rise and factories close.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury
Panama Canal
Mann
Republican House
Local Notes From Pruntytown and Nearby Visits
Mr George Keener sick and visiting his brother John Keener. Mrs Alice Hart and two daughters Virginia and Mary Elizabeth visiting Mrs Roy Keener. Mr Ralph Kunst of Buckhannon spent Saturday here. Mr Guy Richardson and family moved into the M E parsonage. Mrs John Willis of Bridgeport visiting daughter Kate Kemble. Mr Andrew Dadisman visited J J Woodyard. I C C F Lodge decorated 24 graves then sermon at Baptist church. William Bainbridge of Kingston guest of Richard Cooper. Mr and Mrs Hickman from Industrial School visited Fridgeport. W Bartlett visiting L J Waller. Mrs Lloyd Waller and son Sam from Webster here Sunday. Church festival June 19-20 at M B church with strawberries and ice cream. Frank Alcorn and wife attended Sunday school convention. Minnie Green and Daisy Shriver guests of Edith Woodward. Mrs Della Rexroad and Agnes visiting. Ruth Stee of Grafton guest of Grandma Att. Margarette Zumbro returned after two weeks with L E Bennett. Mrs Percy Gawthrop and Bertha shopping in Graf ton. Large baptizing crowd at George Grove’s church on Sunday at 3 PM. four persons immersed. Ross Utt of Windels visiting here. W J Stadden of Industrial School visiting Morgantown. Robert Topping, student at Elkins, returned home for the summer.
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George Keener
John Keener
Alice Hart
Virginia
Mary Elizabeth
Roy Keener
Ralph Kunst
Buckhannon
Guy Richardson
M.E. Parsonage
John Willis
Bridgeport
Kate Kemble
Andrew Dadisman
J. J. Woodyard
1. C. C. F. Lodge
Baptist Church
Davis
William Bainbridge
Kingmont
Richard Cooper
Hickman
Industrial School
Fridgeport
W. Bartlett
L. J. Waller
Lloyd Waller
Sam
Webster
M. B
Frank Alcorn
Minnie Green
Daisy Shriver
Edith Woodward
Della Rexroad
Agnes
Ruth Stee
Grafton
Margarette Zumbro
L. E. Bennett
Percy Gawthrop
Bertha
George Grove
Ross Utt
Windels
W. J. Stadden
The
Morgantown
Robert Topping
El‘Kins
Automobile Turns Turtle in Fairmont Auto Fire
In Fairmont on June 15, an automobile owned and driven by Mr Coffee overturned on the East Side. Miss Josephine Layman was pinned beneath and badly sprained an arm while other occupants were shaken but not seriously injured. The Ford car’s new owner was learning to drive alone with no chauffeur. All injured were treated at Miner’s hospital before going home.
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Fairmont
Mr. Coffee
Josephine Layman
Coffee
Women Athletes Debate Riding Styles At Home Meet
The article cites Kaiser’s wish that officers’ wives abandon astride riding and favor side saddles. It notes the astride seat’s popularity in the north, medical opinions favoring the side saddle for safety, and old-school riders praising grace and safety after safety skirts and stirrups reduced risk. It contrasts views on youth carriage and physical strain.
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England
America
North
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Memorial Service
A large crowd attended the annual memorial service of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at the M P church after gathering at their lodge rooms. Rev. T J Hickel preached a remarkable address paying tribute to departed members and the service was fitting and impressive.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
M. P
T. J. Hickel
Memorial Service and Grave Decoration by Local Knights of Pythias
Daily Sentinel reports Friendship Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias held its annual memorial services at Bluemont cemetery. A 100 to 200 knight parade formed at the Pythian castle, led by Vincent's band. Major C. B. Compton was marshal with Rev. J. Hickle as master of ceremonies. Rev. J. W. MacPhail delivered the memorial address, followed by grave decorations with flowers. The parade returned downtown. Committee members 8. K. White, T. B. Campbell, and H. G. Wyckoff planned the event for weeks and oversaw its success.
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Daily Sentinel
Friendship Lodge
Knights of
J. W. MacPhail
Ower
8. K. White
T. B. Campbell
H. G. Wyckoff
Newspaper Aids In Sweeping Floors Efficiently
A historical note explains using wet newspaper torn into hand sized pieces spread over carpet to trap dust. The method suggests sweeping gently with a broom to gather most dust into the papers, then finishing by cleaning velvet or heavy pile carpets with sponging.
Spirit marriage case shocks Wheeling community
In Wheeling West Virginia a spiritualist case claims Pearl Powell alienated Geo Heinlein, a Bridgeport church pianist, leading to a alleged murder of a spiritual husband. Rev Ella Thomas seeks legal action in Belmont and Ohio counties amid charges of conspiracy and breach of promise in a two state intrigue centered on a Bridgeport Spiritualist church.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Pearl Powell
East Wheeling
Ella Thomas
Bridgeport Spiritualist Church
Belmont County
Circuit Court
Ohio County
Bridgeport
Thomas
North
Lincoln Avenue
Geo. Heinlein
Heinlein
Stevenson Died In Chicago Hospital Sunday Morning
Adlai Stevenson former vice president died at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago early Sunday. Services will be held in Bloomington with Governor Dunn and officials in attendance. Stevenson, born in Kentucky in 1835, held posts including First Assistant Postmaster General and a Democratic National convention delegate. He advocated universal bi metallism and served with distinction in public service.
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Friends
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
United States
Presbyterian Hospital
Bloomington
Dunn
Fairbanks
Second Presbyterian Church
Cdy
Mr. Elliott
Ed Witte Jones
Martin D. Hardin
Stevenson
Lewis G. Stevenson
Martin D. Harin
Christian County
Kentucky
Old Im
Center Colleg
Danville
Middle West
Green
Cleveland
Stevenson Ws
Europe
Congress
Bryan
Knights of Columbus Hold Big Session in City
A large Knights of Columbus gathering met Sunday with attendees from Clarksburg Parkersburg Fairmont Piedmont and Wheeling. After initiation work for 38 candidates the group enjoyed a banquet at the Willard hotel with a 250-seat setup and a musical program led by Vincent's orchestra and guest speakers including Dan B Leonard W G Lavelle and Thomas Gocke. Mayor Fred. Graham welcomed the Knights as toastmaster Lavelle led remarks on the order in West Virginia and local officers were lauded for their service.
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Knights of Columbus
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Piedmont
Bikini
Wheeling
Dan B. Leonard
Willard Hotel
Vincent
Red Rose Garden
Adele
Kegl
Riviera
John Lechmer
Grafton Council
W. G. Lavelle
Tunnelton
Lavelle
Thomas Gocke
West Virginia
M. H. King
Elkins
Charles B. Cocke
Grafton
A. Wingerter
John McHiligott
Fred. Graham
Veterans protest Civil War discharge in Washington
Washington reports stir over the dismissal of Civil War vets from the city post office drawing criticism of the Wilson administration. Julius Kay lauded living veterans, urging continued public service and support for aging workers while stressing the need to protect their modest pensions and jobs.
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Washington
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