Road Building Moves Forward Amid Survey and Options Activity
The Beekhennon & Northern railroad dispute and option takeovers along Maple avenue drive a new push to locate the line along the river. Engineers report active surveying, with Buckhannon & Northern line efforts resuming via abortime and coal interests in Knotteville district. several named figures are said to be unrelated to the road.
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Beekhennon & Northern Railroad
Charles Morris
FL Metzgar
Maple Avenue
Corps of Engineers
Jackhannon
Northern
Everal
West Virginia Connecting
Buckhannon and Northern
Gonie
Virginia Rai
Hs Dino
Wheeling
Whering
Laete
Buckhannon & Nor
Charles E Conaway
B.S Wilton
the Sentinel
Knotteville
Fitzgerald in the City on Midwest Inspection Trip
Baltimore and Ohio General Manager Thomas Fitzgerald and chief engineer D M Carrothers toured the city by private car after a Deer Park staff meeting. They inspected westward to Chicago Junction and planned further improvements west of the Ohio River. Frank Manono of Ohio is in the city on business.
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Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore & Ohio
D. M Carrothers
No 4
Deer Park
Chicago Junction
Ohio River
Tillman to Speak at Clarksburg on July First
Benjamin Tillman, South Carolina senator famed orator, will deliver a lect ure in Clarksburg. He draws large crowds and is paid highly by lecture bureaus. The talk covers national issues including the race question and is open to all ages. bystanders from Grafton plan to attend.
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Hoh
Benjamin Tillman
South Carolina
America
Clarksburg
Tillmen
Tillman
Rumors Pivot to Ex Senator Holland for Secretary of State
Local chatter centers on ex Senator Ben A Holland of Richmond as a potential Republican nominee for Secretary of State. Other named contenders include Sam Montgomery Bob Stal lings Mont Toping- Jour and Beale. Supporters urge encouragement from party leaders as Lag an County seeks office.
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Logan County
Sam Montgomery
Bobt. Stallings
Mont.Toping
Hollam
Sy Beale
Romney
Ice
Lagan County
Brode
Appeal in burglary case against four defendants
In Squire Lilly's court the afternoon was spent on the case of Mr ard Mre. Lovie Hitler versus Exekiel Males Peter Males Charles Dalton and James Bartlett. Ritter claims the four entered a dwelling, broke a window and tore paper from the hall. Lilly fined them $25 plus costs and they appealed.
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Squire Lilly
Ard
Lovie Hitler
Exekiel Males
Peter Males
Charles Dalton
James Bartlett
Ritter
Barbour County Fair Association leaders announce Belington July 4 event
Will Have Big Time J A Vigueeney and W B Rector, president and secretary, say Barbour County Fair entertainment will be at Belington on July 4. They report elaborate preparations and expect a large crowd. Col John T McGraw and H Chadduck returned from Philadelphia on No 3 after several days on business.
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J. A. Vigueeney
W. B. Rector
Barbour County
Belington
Col
John T. McGraw
Mr. H. ©.Chadduck
Philadelphia
Post's Store Robbed Last Night at Webster
Robbers entered W B Post's Webster store by a broken window during the night and took cigars and tobacco plus a few small items. Police have not pursued suspects due to the small loss, and local residents are believed to be involved.
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Post
W. B. Post
Webster
Big Celebration At Belington July 4th Fair
Grounded on the Barbour County Fair Association grounds will be pacing trotting and running races automobile events a Calsthumpian parade and fire company demonstrations Two brass bands will provide music big preparations are under way and everyone is invited to attend
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Barbour County Fair Association
American Regard For Women And Social Attitudes
A collection of satirical quips contrasts American views on women with male chivalry and patriotism. Humorous exchanges include remarks on a flawed play ending badly, a French killer’s mother-in-law joke, and a telegram from a anxious bridegroom signaling disapproval.
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Lippincott’s
Baltimore American
Death of Knottsville Youth Santa Thomas
Santa Thomas aged about 25 of Knottsville district died Monday evening after a short illness. Formerly of Graton he worked in town for a tin and was well known and respected. Funeral services were held that afternoon from his home on Trade Row. Rev. B Hart, pastor, led the largely attended ceremony.
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Santa Thomas
Yeere
Knottsville
Henry
Katherine Thomas
Thames
Graton
Hie Homs
B. Hart
Methodier
Epicopal Ehuretrtwthgp
Automobile Trip From Belington Ends in City Visit
W. B. Rector, once a local resident now of Belington in the lumber business, arrived yesterday with Bordwell Brooke of Belington. They rode with Grafton friends and plan to return home this afternoon.
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W. B. Rector
Belington
Injured in Runaway Near Blueville
J F Price of Blueville suffered a painful accident when his horse panicked and bolted, throwing the buggy against a bank. Price sustained head cuts and a likely arm injury as the horse halted after a short dash.
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J. F. Price
Blueville
Mr. Price
Alco
Steels
Controversy Ends as Sheriff Means Named Administrator
Monday before Judge Macon at Fair arguments over the Armstrong estate concluded with Sheriff Means ordered to appoint himself administrator. The long dispute involved Lewie Kitsailer, H A Kantland, H Somerville, and others claiming rights to the estate now transferred to Marion County. The decision aims to settle claims and arrange a final settlement.
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Macon
Armstrong
Saylor
Marion County
Ige Mugon
Lewie Kitsailer
Sherif A. Bon Meane
Sheriff Means
H. A. Kantland
H. Somerville
Shen
Latgo
Sheriff A
Meare
Son
Tearing Down Old Landmark on West Side
T. J. Rose is tearing down an 1854-built house, a longtime West Side landmark, to replace it with a large modern building.
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T. J. Rose
Wer Side
Educators Await Results of State Examination Grading
From Charleston the office of State Superintendent Free Schoole Miller reports grading of examination papers by the department staff is complete. Results will be announced early next week to indicate who passed and who did not. The process proved difficult and time consuming, with Supt Miller commending his force for thorough work.
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Free
Jobe Holt Elected Delegate at St Pauls Church Meeting
Last evening a church election chose Judge John Homer Holt as lay delegate to the annual conference at Huntington in September with J C Lewellen as alternate. Holt’s supporters aim for higher honors and may forward him to the Baltimore general conference next summer.
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St. Paul’s
M. E
Huntington
John Homer Holt
Land J.C. Lewellen
Holt
Baltimore
Track Laying Commences On New Street Car Line
On Monday workers began laying track for the new street car line with a pledge to push the project to completion by about September first. A ceremony notable for laying the first ties occurred but nothing unusual followed as teams worked to advance the work, hindered briefly by a shortage of bolts for joint connections.
Public Highways and Road Reform Proposal in West Virginia
A citizen urges reform of highway management in West Virginia praising farmers and merchants affected by poor roads. He critiques current road overseers, proposes contract and district foreman systems, and outlines a Kentucky like funding method with milestones and inspections, urging lawmakers to replace the obsolete current law.
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Hy von
Warriers
West Virginia
Tom
Harry
Rome
Jena
Conetruction
Kentucky
Sigular
Goo, Graves On
F. D. No
Fragmentary note on a property purchase path
The readable words refer to detectives tightening connections and a land purchase from Belington to Pennsylvania. The fragment hints at a property line issue and a transition of ownership, but lacks clear names, dates, or full context to form a complete news item.
Out of the Sand Why in F ouvel
A cryptic fragment hints at a question about why something is out of the sand in a French sounding scene. Limited readable text leaves specifics unclear, but the note suggests a puzzling context or trespass into an unfamiliar setting.
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West Virginia Business College
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Jamestown
Sentinel
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Jand
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Ross Street
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Mise Goldie
Hon. Jackson V Bish
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Armstrong Estate
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