Train collision injures several in Wheeling West Virginia
A head on crash near West Wheeling involved the Baltimore and Ohio special train of General Manager Thomas J. Fitzgerald and a heavily loaded ore train. Engineer L. M. Beott and fireman Walter Boyd of the ore train were badly hurt, with others include James Nally and Pat Mulkearn lightly injured. Dispatching error and switching track rules caused the wreck. The incident occurred near Senator David Wagner's residence with both trains heavily damaged and multiple injuries reported.
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Wheeling
W. V
Thomas J. Fitzgerald
Baltimore and Ohio
David Wagner
West Wheeling
Benwood
Bridge Port
James Nally
Bridgeport
Bellaire
Fitzgerald
Wagner
Wear Wheeling
Coestal
Scott
Condemnation Proceedings Inaugurated For Ground Purchase
Condemnation proceedings have been entered in the circuit court to appoint a committee to fix a fair value for Mrs. Fugitt’s ground east of the city, needed for a proposed new glass factory. Dr A H Thayer attended ailing Charles Yates near Simpson, with epinal meningitis noted as serious. Yates, son of Adolphos Yates, recently married, is described as very ill. Huntington Circuit Court clerk White McWilliams and family guests visited Mrs. Howard Sinset on West Side. Susie Magill of Morgantown spent Sunday in the city with relatives on Knotts avenue.
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A. H. Thayer
Charles Yates
Aome
Simpson
Yates
Adolphos Yates
White McWilliams
Circuit Court of
Huntington
Degressia
Howard Sinset
Mite Susie Magill
Morgantown
Knotts Avenue
Record Fast Freight Runs Between Parkersburg and Grafton
Rail workers discuss a fast freight run on the branch last Saturday with a 26-car cattle train led by Engineer Clem Stone, leaving Parkersburg at 3 20 PM and reaching Grafton at 7 05 PM including stops. It is hailed as the fastest freight run between these points and a possible record. A second notable run was by Train No 1 under Engineer Cutter from Parkersburg to Chillicothe in 1 hour 52 minutes.
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Clem Stone
Parkersburg
Grafton
Cutter
Chillicothe
Matrimonial laws fail to stop act in Uncle Tom show
Frank P McCann a Fairmont performer and Miss Dot Williams a 15 year old leading soubrette of the Uncle Tom show were denied a marriage license in Fairmont West Virginia after deputy clerk Holdren ruled both lacked three required years. The couple planned an early morning trip to Oakland Maryland to marry and return for tonight's Monongah performance, hoping to wed by a minister there.
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Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia
Cupid
Frank P. McVanno
Dot Williams
Firet Ward
Oakland
McCann
Grand Opera House
Williama
Holdren
Monongah
Stork Delivers Baby in Grafton to Williams Family
A local observer reports a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Williams in Grafton. Guy Williams declares the child weighs twenty six pounds, a figure likely exaggerated. The community extends congratulations to the mother, father, and family.
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Grafton
Guy Williams
Guy
Sentinel
Early Morning Wedding at St Augustine's Church
Daily Sentinel reports a quiet six thirty wedding at St Augustine's Catholic Church. Thomas Moran, son of Mr and Mrs Moran of the West Side, wed Rose Moran, daughter of Patrick Moran Sr of the South Side. The Rev Father John McHiligott officiated. no attendants. immediate family present. The bride wore a steel gray going away gown with black accessories. groom in black. After the ceremony the couple headed to Cumberland Maryland then Atlantic City for a honeymoon of two weeks or more before returning to the West Side of Grafton to reside. Moran is a skilled machinist for the B and O Railroad. the bride is noted as a charming society lady with many friends.
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Daily Sentinel
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
Thomas Moran
P. J. Moran
Weat
Mies Rose Moran
Patrick Moran
South Side
John McHiligott
Moran
Cumberland
Atlantic City
Grafton
R. Co
Lndies
Change of venue for M P Conference to Fairmont
The Methodist Protestant church district committee shifts the annual conference from Parkersburg to Fairmont. The August meeting will be held there after Parkersburg was chosen amid low attendance and concerns that other towns were not given a fair chance.
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Methodist Protestant Church
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Young B and C firemen seek higher roles in Baltimore and Ohio
Young firemen on the Connellsville division of the Baltimore and Ohio seek promotion by moving older engineers to foot duties. Lodge officials have applied to the road foreman of engines while veteran firemen resist shifts for preferred runs. The annual Baltimore and Ohio operating and engineering meeting awaits Friday and Saturday at Deer Park Maryland with President Oscar G Murray hoped to attend.
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Connellaville
Baltimore and
Oaio
Connelleville Lodge
L.E
Jerry Casselman
Cumberland
Jesse Woods
Somerset and Cambria
Charla Graff
Morgantown
J.M. Elder
David Shaffer
L. M. Meister
Lawrence Curry
Baltimore and Ohio
Deer Park
Oacar G. Murray
Pleasant Surprise for Mrs Cassell on Market Street
German Sewing Circle members hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs. John J. Cassell at her Market Street home on Tuesday afternoon. The gathering included music, conversation, and a six o'clock supper. Mrs. George Preiss presented a handsome table linen set on behalf of the group, with attendees wishing many more birthdays.
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John J. Oaesell
Market Street
George Preiss
Cassell
George Preies
H. Wehn
E. Readie
Wo. Koelz
A. Gigley
F. Held
E. Friend
Help for Helpless Family Appeals for Aid After Fined and Jailed
The family of William Adlington, fined twenty five dollars and costs and jailed thirty days by Mayor McClung for beating his wife and ill treating his children, is in distress for basic necessities. Contributions left at this office will be given to the proper recipients to aid those dependent. The Sentinel appeals to the charitable element to help this deserving case.
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William Adlington
McClung
Costa
The
Sentinel
Marion O. Sowers
Charleston
Children’s Home Society of
Sowers
Grafton
Pittsburg High School Graduation Highlighted
Mise Hazel Marguerite White tops Pittaburg Normal department graduates with parents and grandparents named. Family congratulations extend from West Washington Street and Grafton friends. Mrs Carrie White and Mrs Charlotta White noted for supporting her studies. Also mentions Mrs John Schafferman and daughters visiting relatives in Grafton Fairmont West Virginia.
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Pitteburg High School
Mise Hazel Marguerite White
Carrie White
Pittaburg
Charlotta White
West Washington Street
Mise Hagel
Grafton
Pitteburg
Mra
John Schafferman
Eva
Ruth
Fairmont
Commencement Exercises At St Augustine's School
The Annual Commencement at St Augustine's School drew a large audience as students performed music, recitations, and a tableau. Miss Mary Welch and others led notables in selections like March Militaire and The Doll's House, with Mr Charles E Gocke delivering a well received essay on American literature. The program closed with honors, medals, and diplomas for graduates amid praise for teachers.
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Frankie Gough
Helen Cline
Helena Bradford
Edith Bunch
Charles E. Gocke
Gocke
Helen Stroh
Gail Rogers
Bertie Jackson
Ezabeth Conlehan
Mise
Edith Owen
Love's Joy
Claes
St. Augustine's
Chas
E. Gocke
Mary G. Judge
Anna A. Judge
Mary M. Welch
Helena C. Bradford
Anna 0. King
Grace L. O'Day
Rose K. Fahey
Ciaes
Pelos
King's Hussars
Nellie Coulehan
Lula Lanham
Rose M. Byrne
James B. Moran
Mra
Moran
Mabel M. Lent
New York
Misa
Katelente
Rose Burns
A J. Wilkinson
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Sturgiss
Congress
Sturgies
Monongalia County
DR. Fahrney
DR. Paugh
Bell
St. Augustine’s Church
M. P
Young B. & C
J J. Metler
East End
Chas. Corbin
Sentinel Office
Imphial Office
St. Augustine's School
Wm. G. Worley
Preston Leader
Kingwood
Josephine Worley
Wm. Gorden Worlds
University Hospital
Georgetown
District of Columbia
Main Street
Kingwood Cemetery
Garret McCafferty
McCafferty
Morgan Orr
Johnstown
Jane McCafferty
F. Bailey
Omeein Merchante and Shanties Bank
Graftonial
W.va
Pittsburg Dental College
Western University of Pennsylvania
H. E. Friesell
D.D.S
Penna - Pittsburg
W. Burdett
Notary Publicmce
First National Bank
Grafton W.va
Gratton Marble Works
S. J. Willhide
Joe
U. S
John J. Stump & CO
Cumberland, MD
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