Condemnation Proceedings Ordered by Railroad Company
Morgantown June 2. Chief Engineer Samuel D Brady of the Buckhannon and Northern says a special session of the Monongalia county court will be sought to institute condemnation suits against West Side property owners for rights of way. The railroad cites inflated asks, totaling over 20000 for a right of way valued around 2000 by the company. Construction costs near 1.5 million, 31 miles long, about 48500 per mile, with many properties settled but others to be acquired after titles clear. The first meeting of State Line and Southern Railway is planned for Fairmont June 28 to organize the company and decide chartering.
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Morgantown
Samuel D. Brady
Thch
Monongalia County
Brady
Buckhannon & Northrn
Fairmont
Marion County
Major Brady
Wen
Pangborn
Baltimore & Ohio
State Line & Souther Railway Company
State Line & Southern
Buckhannon & Northern
Ex-Officer Kills Wife Then Slays Self in Hotel
Wheeling West Virginia report says Frank C. Darby, a former officer, shot his wife in the Columbia Hotel at 3:45 pm after a quarrel. He then killed himself with the revolver, leaving a note directing estate bequests and insurance proceeds to fund the wife’s funeral if she died first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Frank C. Darby
Columbia
Double Tragedy in Morgantown Sees Husband Throat Cut
In Morgantown on June 24 Cellus Bush, 35, lies critically ill at City Hospital with two deep throat gashes after a dispute at Beechurst avenue and Hough street. His wife May Bush is seriously injured at home from a head blow with a beer bottle alleged to be inflicted by him. The couple, separated due to family quarrels, says Bush demanded she return with him. she refused.
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Morgantown
Marcellus Bush
May Bush
Beechurst Avenue
Hough Street
Bush
East End Merchants Build Summer Bungalow at Black Falls
Messrs. M. A. Beeler and A. E. Young, enterprising East End merchants, completed a comfortable bungalow at Black Falls a half mile above Grafton Park on the river’s west side. They moved their families there this week to spend the summer in a West Virginia setting considered ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Beeler
A. E. Young
East End
Black Falls
Grafton Park
West Virginia
First regular passenger airship cruise inaugurated
In Friedrichshafen Germany on June 23 the Deutschland dirigible commanded by Count Zeppelin carried ten invited passengers on a 280 mile trip to Desselsdorf. The ten hour voyage marked the launch of a regular passenger service in dirigibles. Promoters include Hamburg American Steamship Company and German Airship Stock Company with three directors aboard.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Zeppelin
Many Farmers Returning to Inland Empire from Canada and U.S.
Spokane reports show a steady flow of farmers and orchardists migrating back from Canada and other U.S. western states. Local chambers note inquiries about lands in four states as workers anticipate 25 000 to 30 000 more arrivals before year end, plus thousands to harvest crops next fall.
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Spokane
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Club
Canadian Northwest
United States Reclamation Service
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
United States
Canada
Italy
Sacramento Valley
Hartje Divorce Ends With Daughter Remains
In Pittsburg on June 25 a compromise in the Hartje divorce suit awards Mrs Hartje the income from $100000, she relinquishes dower rights, the son Scott goes to Augustus Hartje while the daughter remains with the mother. Thirteen Hurt In Wreck At Carlinville. A Chicago and Alton express train derailed after rails spread north of Carlinville injuring thirteen people. The locomotive and several cars derailed but most passengers will recover.
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Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
Hartje
Scott
Carlinville
American aviator Cody falls hundred feet at Aldershot
Capt. 8 F Cody, an American born pilot aiding Britain, crashed from about 100 feet at Latfans Plain near Aldershot. He was pinned under wreckage, unconscious with head injuries, and his condition worsened later. Cody had funded trials himself after government aid waned, flying a large 2000 pound machine with 789 square feet of wing area and an 80 bore engine.
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Aldershot
England
F. Cody
War Office
Jon Latfans Plain
Cody
Capt
More
Liverpool
Manchester
California Farm Opportunity Promises High Per Acre Profits
An advertisement touts California farm land with profits from oranges figs and lemons claiming 2500 to 3000 dollars per acre. It urges immediate purchase, offers to send a descriptive booklet titled California Now or Never, and promises to arrange travel details and rates through offices. The copy emphasizes urgency and ease of moving to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Baltimore and Ohio earnings exceed nine figures in year
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials report year end earnings near 86 million dollars with May and eleven months totaling 79,143,355 dollars, a gain of 10,923,885 over last year. President Willard foresees 100 million for 1910 11 aided by track and tunnel upgrades and new signaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
West Virginia
Married In First Ward Home Wedding
A quiet home wedding at 17 Sycamore street united Miss Mada White and Mr Everett Robinson in the presence of close relatives. Rev L W Roberts officiated. Afterward they hosted a reception at a Francis Street home. the bride is popular and the groom works as a tinsmith for B and O. The Sentinel offers congratulations and wishes long, prosperous life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. E. White
Sycamore Street
Mada White
Everett Robinson
Br. L. W. Roberts
West Main Street
M. E. Church
Madge McDonald
Leslie Rogers
Francis Street
Death of Mrs. Hannah T. Gorman in Washington
Mrs. Hannah T. Gorman widow of former Maryland Senator Arthur Pue Gorman died at her home on Vermont Avenue and L Street. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery beside her husband. services and funeral details to follow.
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Washington
Hannah T. Gorman
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Vermont Avenue
L Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
George Frum Dead in Bridgeport After Brief Illness
George Frum aged 82 years died at his Bridgeport home in Harrison county after a brief paralysis illness. A well known farmer and long time resident, he leaves a large family. Funeral Saturday at 11 from his home with Rev. William Davis officiating. Interment in Maconie cemetery near Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
George Frum
Bridgeport
Harrison County
Frum
William Davis
Maconie
Despondent man attacked elderly Thomas Devers
In a report from Nally Sentinel, an older man was struck by a hammer in an act tied to despondency from visions. Authorities state the assailant has previously attempted self harm and has been under surveillance for days. The incident occurred on Hillemont Street.
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Devers
Knight
Sentinel
Thomas Devers
William Knight
Bluemont Street
Victor Lucas
Mr. Lucas
Nally Sentinel
Bia
Hillemont Street
Sweet Melody Flour Married in Ohio
Everette Groves of Grafton and Mildred Harrison, former stenographer in Rockland, Ohio, were married at the bride’s home at noon yesterday. Both are known in Grafton. The couple will return to reside here after a wedding trip to Chicago. The Sentinel extends congratulations.
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Ohio
Everette Groves
Grafton
Holverstott
Mildred Harrison
Rockland
Holverstoot
Were Wedded Last Evening at Andrews M B Parsonage
A quiet six twenty wedding at the Andrews M B parsonage united Ada May Thorn with Weally G William s of this city Rev J W Boyle officiated with few witnesses. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs James Thorn of First and the groom son of Mrs Williams of the East end. After the ceremony the newlyweds visited the groom’s home in the East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews M. B. Parsonage
J. W. Boyle
Ada May Thorn
Weally G. Williama
James Thorn
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Railroad Co
AIR Line
Garden State of California
Sacramento River
Sacramento Valley Irrigation Company
W.S. Kuhn
Pittsburgh
J. 8. Kuhn
Chambers of Commerce
Board of Rade
Opportunity California Farm
Aol
Canal Company
State of
Sierra Mountains
Southern Pacifica Railroad Company
San Francisco
Sacramento
Valle
H. L. Hollister
Fourth Ave
Fubar
Dept
H. L. Hollister & Company
J. H. [. Simpson
Farning
William
MR. Everett Robinson
L. W. Roberts
A. P. Gorma
MR. Devers
MR. Wesley
Williams
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