Seek Boosts in Gas Rates for Philippi
Charleston June 16 A filed schedule with the Public Service Commission by the Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Company seeks higher fuel rates for Buckhannon Elkins Philippi and several adjacent towns. Hearing set for July 20 in Charleston. Current Buckhannon rates are 45 cents per bus or cubic foot year round. under the new plan the rate would rise to 71 cents. Meter readings after July 21 would trigger the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Buckhannon
Jewood
Ademt
Public Service Commission
Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Company
Cumberland
Muckhannon
Altes
Elkins
Parvony Philippi
Two Children Die From Burns in West Virginia Fires
In Clarksburg and nearby, two children perished after accidents involving gasoline and boiling water. Ralph Swiger, four, died after a can of gasoline was tossed into a fire, suffering severe burns at St Mary’s hospital. Jane Lew reports Harry Dawson, twenty two, who died at home in McWhorter from burns suffered June second while a kettle of boiling water spilled on him. Interment in McWhorter cemetery. Dawson survived by his parents Albert and Mrs Dawson, four brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Ralph Swiger
W. Smithfield
St. Mary's Hospital
Jane Lew
Fe'glock
Methodiet Protestant
Harry Dawson
McWhorter
Dawson
Albert Dawson
Railroad Man Pays $5 Fine in Larceny Case
W C Waddell of Wilfare arrested for petty larceny after removing four pounds of yeast from a shipment handled by the American Railway Express Company. He pleaded guilty before Squire L C Haymond and was fined $5 plus costs. Waddell had worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for eight years and was arrested by Night Patrolman 4 Lyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Waddell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Squire L. C. Haymond
Wilsonburg Depot Looted By Night Quiet Robbery
Robbers broke into the Baltimore and Ohio station at Wilsonburg stealing shipments of cigarettes and other articles. Grafton police chief W A Moorehead led the investigation after the break in, with possible arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Wilsonburg
Grafton
W. A. Moorehead
Polce
Canning Bulletin No 1472 for Home Use Released
The Grafton Sentinel notes a new canning bulletin No 1472 titled Canning Fruits and Vegetables at Home compiled by Louise Stantey of the Bureau of Home Economics. It covers spoilage causes times and temperatures for destroying bacteria, canner types steps methods processing and a fruits tomatoes nonacid vegetables timetable and how to examine canned goods. Copies are mailed by writing to Congressman Carl G. Fachmann in Washington D C.
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Louise Stantey
Bureau of Home Economica
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Carl G. Fachmann
House
Washington, D.C
Trains Trial Run Between Flemington and Fairmont
Experimental trains operated from Flemington to Fairmont by T Is herty of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to test a faster lakebound schedule via Grafton. Officials expect the double track through Grafton will boost coal shipments and streamline movement between the two cities, with initial runs conducted yesterday and today and several days of testing ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Fairmont
T. Isherty
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Grafton
Lakes
Holloway
Ohio
Charlesbur
Monditaion
M. BR
Pairmont
Clarksbury
M. R
Concert Pleases Large Elkins Audience At Welm’s Hall
The LO Home at Elkins hosted a minstrel show last night drawing a large crowd as Welm's hall proved too small. The blackface segment drew strong response while the mixed chorus delivered fine singing and the entire cast performed confidently. The orchestra, led by Meo Tt Q Blaker, played throughout solos and ensemble numbers. Members of the East stayed overnight with local Odd Fellows before continuing their minstrel tour.
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Elkins
Welm
al G. Field
Wver
Ges | Wirst National Hawk
Ehor Nees
Meo
Blaker
Mr. Taker
Lome
East
Odd Fellows Lodge
John R. Johnson Dies Suddenly at Home
John R. Johnson, 68, a prominent merchant of Knottaville, died suddenly at home after an abdominal illness. He was a well known figure in this region and leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Johnson
Knottavile
Denial of Elkons Motor Line Plans from Baltimore & Ohio Officials
Baltimore and Ohio officials in Grafton denied reports that the company planned to motorize branch lines in Northern West Virginia. A survey of properties is under way with no funds appropriated for such a system, and no move to implement motor train service was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Railroad Company
Grafton
West Virginia
T. E. Paberty
Motor Jain
Paherty
Clarksburg
Obituary fragment mentions survivors and funeral plans
Me is survived by hie widow and one son. Funeral services will be held to morrow afternoon at 2:20 pelvet, from the Knottaville chrch. Rev Mr. Atking, pastor of the Knotts ville circuit will officiate. Interment will be made in a nearby cemetery. Relatives ast that flowers he omitted. The Hartlett Funeral Company will have charge of the funeral, Mrs. Frank Kincaid and child ren, have gone to visit with Mrs Kincaid's tather, Daniel Cregg, at Anderson, West Virginia, Kenneth Trimble, Wishackool student and Charleston champion of Grafton, left last night on the midnight train for Detroit where he will seek employment among the workers of Henry Ford While there he will stay with his broth er, Harold Trimble, who now works for the Ford Company, ters. TW. Widen, who has been Visiting with her son, . B. Wal den, who is superintendent of the Gratton Printing pomp at dine returned to her home In Clarks burg.
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Hie
Knottaville
Frank Kincaid
Kincaid
Daniel Cregg
Anderson
West Virginia
Kenneth Trimble
Wishackool
Charleston
Champion
Grafton
Detroit
Henry Ford
Harold Trimble
Ford Company
Ters
TW. Widen
B. Walden
Gratton Printing
Clarksburg
Harry Chadduch
Washington, D. C
Park
J. N. Tregellas
Washington Street
Cleveland
Jessie G. Wolfe
Charles
E. L. Long
Prances
Dilworth
R.A. Zinser
Pruntytewy
John Gurchinal
Armont
Kaufman
James Burns
Tairmont
Gurus
Dave Williamson
Hetty Williamson
Mary Gallasher
Hertha Logan
Pruntyttown
Gratoppine
Parkour
R. S
Gratton
Ona C.jotys
Maple Avenue
Anne Heflin
Osgoods
Fairmont
Hugh Rower
Woodlawn
Aliquippi and Southern Railroad Company
Clyde
Baker
BR. & O. Railroad Company
Newton Montgomery
Prentytown
Washington, D.C
Feorke
Washington University
Howard
Independence
Taltimore
Mes
Jle Bhie
Plueville
Raymond Rogers
Charlea Rogers
Hineville
Virginia Tee Awnan
Hinevilly
Mos E .O. Hardman
Pairavent
Alfred Otte
Wheeling
West Washington Street
Huntington
Wall
Mayare Pole
Obert WM. Grow
Kairmont
Graw
W.W. Brown
Pairmont
R. L. Travis
Virginia Attlar
Marie Holy Johnston
Wilkingboro
Henry Preiss
McGraw Avenue
Johnston
Pittsburgh
Victor Wilthide
Morgantown
W. Va
University of West Virginia
Fred Blair Reger
Lindsley Military Institute
Eddie Pretweil
Tuckannonga
Ucon
Mary Powell
Central
West Side
Davis and
Elkins Colles
Mary
Fred Zeck
Gratton Sundey
J. Ware
EL Main
Vhey
Hilda
Max Beicdman
Hee Ada Clare
Iichmond
Virginia
Frank Lee
Charly
Cincinnati
Rimmel
City
Wayne Mefaviel
Qrd McTianiel
J. Stover
West Mair Street
Helen
Littsburgh
George
Inez Hickle
West Main Street
Leeds
Connecticuit
Whington
Trastmore
Philadelphia
New Yorgnh
United States Military Academy Art
West Point
N.Y
Rose Slaveans
Akron
Ohio
Mary Brown
Addison Street
Helen Brown
Slaveaus
Cain
Avon
C. C. Hostler
East Main Street
John
Carl Glenn
Glenn
Terra Atta
J. C. Grinnan
Lugzadder Street
Clarion
Horace Helms
Parkersburg
Buick Company
Helms Repair and Welding Company
T. H. Cather
C. B. Wyckoff
PS. Suddarth
MH. H. Holt
Russel-Cioode
James A. Goode
Lawn Street
Ldn
Goode
Willard Russell
East Akron
T. Leroy Hooper
M. P. Temple
Athens
East Park
Mrr
Russell
Saimmel Russell
Goodmen Rubber Company
W. Gough
Dang
Cough Afethis Élty Na Claire
Cline Miss Marie
Mina Jean Des
Numerous Gratton Grange visitors and town arrivals
Gratton and nearby towns bustle with guests and locals. Miss Oma Smith returns to Keyser after visiting family. several residents plan summer stays in Grafton, Fairmont, and Clarksburg. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chadduch, Mrs. J. N. Tregellas, and many travelers passing through for business, schooling, or funerals.
Fairmont News Roundup and Local Celebrations
Community notices from Fairmont include a June 12 outdoor get together at Dorsey Knob with guests from Welch and nearby towns, plus a birthday party for Ruth June Turge organized by her mother on Market Street. University of West Virginia commencement features Alma Myans and Henry Pracht receiving bachelor degrees, and Willard Russell's Akron marriage cited with relatives from Wheeling and Clarksburg in attendance.
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Dorsey
Fairmont
Virginia’ Mettler
Dorsey Knob
Ruth June Turge
W. S. Duree
Market Street
Juno
Charleston
Ernestine Snider
Charleston Coutest and Exter Mrs. W. 8. Burge
Mea
D. Reawkins
W. DB. Snider
Mary Virginia Mawkins
Pairmont
Juanita Beruestine Snider
Maria Jean Gay
Clarkstur
Adeline C@hartrand
Clarksburg
Grace Marie Bartlett
Belly Lee
Caroline Pickens
Uelen New
Rattin G Alu
Alma Myans
Henry Walters Pracht
William Browning
University of West Virgini
Metropoltan Theatre
West Virginia University
Stratton Looks
University of Missouri
Frank Delli Gat
Kiwanis Fetes Frank Hollis at Planned Wedding Event
Kiwanis club members gathered for a special program celebrating the Hollis Brown nuptials. President Wesley Evans announced attendance invites and awarded a gold pencil as a prize after a Charleston contest. Ralph Kunst won the contest, with Leaping feats and vocal displays highlighted. Dorothy Smith returned from Northern University to visit with her parents Grant and Mrs. Smith in West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Ralph Kunst
Glen
Callaghan Jaroxe
Sampson
Wesley Evans
Frank Hollis
Jes
Frank
Kenter to Lead Grafton Team in Clarksburg Auto Derby
Kenter of Grafton bids for first place in a 160 mile Veterans of Wars race at Clarksburg grounds next Tuesday. He aims to improve on his Weston Memorial Day second and bring the Paris Trophy home, entering a Kanst and Kt Frontenac Special Ford among twelve top drivers, with rivals including Speed Vannort, Smith of Clarksburg, Romine, and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Wars
Clarksburg Grounds
Kenter
Grafton
Virginia
Speed Vannort
Weston Memorial Day
Kanter
Clarksburg
Smith
O. B. Romine
Elkins
Fran Poley
Wartlett
Ford
Olds
Bert May
Salem
Nash
Rarl Nay
Weston
Paris
Leroy Kenter
Speed Demon
Vannert Hav
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Philippi
THE
Flemington District
JR. Johnson
Knottsville
Elkins Motor Lines
Wilkins
Inners and Okle Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Avian
Adrian
Hecht
Ha Jally
Ti Company
Harleston
Weaton
Tetekounnon
Spencer
Bric
Oma Smith
F. 8. Smith
Keyser
Miss Smith
Potomac State College
Keeser
Mins Marie Carroll
Kingwood
Marquess
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Miss Miller
Vin Mettler
Virgin
Elizabeth Shriver
Marion Willams
Sarah Fox
Josephine Neard
Mable Williams
Frances South
Louise Lantz
Messer
Charles Haden
Richard Brandt
Richard Edmonston
Creele Malone
Howard Johnston
Sylvester Kings
Ronald Knotts
James Vermillion
Welch
Harold Shaffer
Muadland
Lewis Shaffer
Shaffer
Luella Jenkins
Presbyterian Church
Prank Cather
Pearl Street
Id Dozen
Round Dozen
W. C. Barnes
Blanche Guard
R. P. Emerick
California
Ona C. Jef
Fferys
Hantey-Bunner
Oakland
Maude Catherine bin
John Hantey, Jr
Groton
Werner Roasi
Juanita Vit
Julia [Plum
Trap Springs
Mises Dorothy Tucker
Elty Tucker
Benestine Tucker
Lillian Blaney
Elva Tucker
Juanita Utt
Intia Tucker
Delmos Tucker
Wilford Tucker
Charles Tucker
el Withers
Hex Jackson
Alexander Ash
Charles Goodwit
Clark
Burg
George Bernard
Bernice Miller
Montrose
Mroandy Mra
James
Barring
Tateher
von Welghfni
Jamex Harrinton Futelip, Jr
Buteher
Muriel Yout
Baltimore
Goa
G.A. I
Red Monk
Legion Auxiliary
Armorican Gion
Dusin
Chamber of Commerc
Legion
Ely Club
Dorothy Smith
Norra Aes
Mr Grant Smith
Weat Washi Atreet
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