G A R cancel May 30 1908 due to finances
Notices from the Reno Post No 6 and United States District Court in West Virginia. The G A R public program for Memorial Day is not planned for May 30, 1908 because funds are insufficient for advertising music and related costs. Also a bankruptcy petition for John S Nestor details discharge hearing set for March 9 in Clarksburg with notices to creditors.
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United States_of America
West Virginia
United States
John S. Nestor
Alston G. Dayton
District Court of the United States
Grafton
Taylor
A. D
Clarksburg
Grafton Sentinel
C. B. Kefauver
U. 8
D. C
Bradley elected United States senator for six years
Former Governor William O Connell Bradley was elected United States senator to succeed James B McCreary in Kentucky. He won 64 votes in the joint session with four Democratic bolters supporting Beckham. Bradley pledged to work for tobacco tax repeal and urged fair rulings from the speaker.
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Frankfort
William O'Connell Bradley
United States
James B. McCreary
Bradley
Beckham
Blackburn
James
Litlara
Sweet Melody Flour Pills Selling Scheme
Wanted agents across the United States to sell Dr Williams Pills offering 12 boxes at 26 cents each. After selling, send $3 to receive a cooking vessels set of 2, 4, and 6 quarts. Limited sets available to introduce the pills. Delar quick Dr Williams Medicine Company Roseville Ohio.
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U. S
Dr. Williams
Delar Quick
DR. Williams Medarene Company
Roseville
Ohio
Morgantown Relief Aid Helps Babies After Mine Disaster
In Morgantown a Monongah relief official distributed about 183.47 to assist women and children whose husbands and fathers died in the mine explosion. She gave funds to new mothers and babies born since the disaster, noting many families face April housing deadlines and severe weekly allowances.
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Morgantown
Chas. Patterson
Monongah
Fairmont Coal Company Lets Men Go
The Fairmont Coal Company began significant layoffs today, releasing single men from all mine work and cutting wages by ten percent for employees earning over fifty dollars monthly. Many office staff were also dismissed as expenses are slashed across departments. The cut is to be short, with lake trade expected to resume in about thirty days and demand to rebound. Married men are retained to support families while single men seek other work.
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Fairmont Coal Company
Marek
Fairmont
Railroads Pay Up and Boost for Steel Industry
The earnings of most railroads have been applied to liquidating indebtedness from steel contracts. A growing surplus in iron and steel plants funds suggests railroads will place big equipment orders soon as finances stabilize, with widespread production expansion anticipated in coming weeks.
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Iron and Steel
High Alps fall inspires calm reflections on fate
German scientist Albert Heim recounts a seventy foot fall in the Alps. He describes a rapid ascent of thought and vivid visions before a painless finish, aided by a bottle of aromatics and his penstock. He recalls losing consciousness on impact and awakening to companions, with no lasting injuries.
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Albert’ Heim
Alps
Anon
Breakfast mood noted in domestic ruts and meals
The passage humorously reflects breakfast temper and race to start the day. It comments on sleep, mood, and appearance affecting breakfast quality, noting both men and women show morning frictions. The piece critiques eating in bed or dressing room as producing poor food.
Fiduciary Notice Before Settlement of Trustee Accounts
The accounts of Harry Friedman as trustee for C. H. Brendel are presented for settlement. Date shown February 19, 1908. Commissioner of Accounts G. W. Ford presiding.
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Harry Friedman
C. H. Brendel
G. W. Ford
Notice to lien holders and chancery order for Jarrett property
Notice to lien holders in Hanson A Jarrett real estate case. Creditors must file claims by March 1908 in Grafton Taylor County West Virginia. Commissioner will ascertain real estate details liens amounts priorities and whether rent can cover liens within five years. Warder Robinson attorneys for plaintiff.
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Hanson A. Jarrett
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Hanson ‘A Jarrett
Grafton
Taylor Co
Mary K
Silverwood
John L. Hechmer
Grafton Bank
John N. Tregellas
West Virginia
G. W. Ford
Warder & Robinson
Order of Publication in Johnston Heirs Partition Suit
In Taylor County West Virginia 1908 the Clerk orders publication in the Grafton Sentinel for Frank Johnston v heirs of John Johnston deceased to appear within one month to protect their interest in 70 percent land in Booths Creek District. The suit seeks partition of the property. Teste J Frank Wilson Clerk Somerville and Somerville Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Frank Johnston
John Johnston
Booths Creek
Geo W. Johnston
Geo. S. Johnston
Mahala Johnston Croshier
Teste
Frank Wilson
Sommerville & Sommerville
Welt
Notice to Creditors of Stephen B Jenkins Deceased
Creditors of Stephen B Jenkins are directed to present their claims against the estate for adjudication to G. W. Ford, Commissioner, at his office in Taylor County by April 4, 1908. Witness J. Frank Wilson, Clerk of Court, February 21, 1908. Also includes a patent medicine advertisement for Wankford's Sanitary Lotion sold by W. S. Jackson & Bro.
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Stephen B. Jenkins
Circuit Court
Taylor
G. W. Ford
J. Frank Wilson
Warder & Robinson
Sweet Melody Flour in Chancery Deposition Notice
Notice in a chancery suit against numerous heirs and defendants in Taylor county West Virginia seeking depositions. On March 10 1908 S M West will be deposed at T M West residence near Revel P O Gilmer county between 8 am and 10 pm with continuations as needed.
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John R. Butcher
Si H. Sommerville
Frank N. ‘Batten
Gideon
Batten
Mary Batten Sayre
Dora Dawson Sawyer
Tena Smith
William B. Lynch
Louisa Butcher
Margaret Tuttle
Newton Stead
Malissa Okey
Johnston
J. W. Weber
Clyde Robinson
Mil Okey
Virginia Okey
Lou Swortwood
William Hogue
Catherine Sebaugh
Florence Carmichael
Elizabeth Driggs
Malissa V. Spriggs
George Mechling
Nancy Carmichael
Mattie Carmichael
L. B. Matz
T. C. Carmichael
Ross Okey
J. R. Camden
E. J. Wichterman
Malissa Barnett
Philip Mulbrough
Mat Bowen
Mattie Smith
William Barnett
Edward Dawson
Elizabeth Butcher Fisher
George W. Dawson
Elias Bitabae
Christian Church
Stafford
Ohio
Circuit Court
Taylor County
T. M. West
Revel P. O
Gilmer
West Virginia
S. M. West
John P
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Ayer
Wankford
W. S. Jackson & Bro
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