Remains of Dead Soldier Arrives at National Cemetery
The body of Frank L Garrison was received by the National Cemetery Superintendent in West Grafton on Wednesday morning for interment. Shipment from San Francisco took about a week, with burial in the lower cemetery row. The deceased belonged to Company I, 17th United States Infantry, and the next body from San Francisco is expected, likely a member of the 10th Pennsylvania from Green County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L Garrison
National Cemetery
West Grafton
Jay
Wells Fargo Express Co
San Francisco
Monongalia County
Company I
17Th United States Infantry
10Th Pennsylvania
Green County
Fourth Session of Monongahela Valley Round Table in Grafton
The fourth session convened in Grafton with Morgantown delegates led by Prof. Milgit and Supt Gallup as state Republicans gathered. Teachers from many counties attended, including Taylor and Mannington leaders, with talks on campaigns, local elections, and plans for Clarksburg meeting and April oratorical contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelock P. An
Wiedmont
Hawkins
Philippi
P.C. McBee
Mannington
Furdette
Clarksburg
County
Fairmont Normal School
N. J. Boland
Fant
Grafton
Yivinil
Doppa
Ig Pooh
Supa
Uniontown
Lee Smith
Round Table
Tre Miller
B. F. Baily
Parkersburg
Bailey
Taylor County
W.M. Foulk
Morgantown
Athens
West
Virginia
New Dominion
Death of Longtime Grafton Railman Thomas Flanagan
Thomas Flanagan a 62 year old Grafton resident and veteran B and O railroad employee died suddenly from rheumatism of the heart after a day’s work as switchman and bagwan. He leaves a widow and many children, was active in the Railway Conductors order, and funeral services were held at St. Augustine's church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Flanagan
Grafton
Capt Flanagan
B.& C. Road
Order of
St. Augustine’s Church
Father McElligott
Fertilizers Exchange Mill Gratton West Virginia Prices
The Exchange Mill Gratton West Virginia sells fertilizers made for oats corn potatoes and truck. Get their prices on these brands before you buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Mill
Gratton
W. Vi
Blaine Republican Club at Parkersburg backs Robinson for state league
The Taylor county delegation led by Ira F. Robinson dominated the Parkersburg League meeting with strong support for his state league presidency. Votes showed Robinson ahead on the first ballot, with Vandervort and Barrett close behind as party members discussed municipal issues and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Taylor County
Wood County
Blaine Republican Club
All Colored Man
Robinson
State League
St. Paul
National League
N. C. Owens
Taylor County Republican League Club
Owens
League
Ira
FE. Robinson
Robin
Vandervort
Parkinson
Barrett
Tad
Death of Well Known Colored Man in Grafton
W Scott Harris a longtime Grafton resident died at his east end home Sunday from stomach cancer He served in the Union Army and was a pensioner He was about 54 years old and left a widow and several children His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Bluemont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott Harris
Grafton
East End
Harris
Bluemont
Findlay Firm Seeks Local Oil Sales Agent
The American Petroleum Product Co of Findlay Ohio seeks a reliable city sales representative to handle lubricating oils and greases. Offers liberal commission and favorable prices. Respond with references and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Petroleum Product Co
Findlay
Ohio
Morgan town Soldiers Awarded For Cebu Battle Gallantry
Letters from Morgantown report Morgan town volunteers in Cebu saw fierce fighting. Sergeant B Utt earned regimental color sergeant for gallantry. Lieutenant W J White led a company, earned division praise and possible promotion. The garrison seized Gibraltar of Cebu with no American casualties, many Filipino dead, and Lookout Mountain mentioned as a comparison by witnesses.
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Morgantown
Cebu
B. Utt
W. J. White
White
Gibraltar
Lookout Mountain
Tennessee
Compromise Proposal on Cumberland Machinists Wages
A Baltimore dispatch reports Cumberland machinists wage demand remains unresolved. A B&O proposal is under review by company officials and a machinists committee, with transport provided for shop visits to Altoona Richmond and Clifton Forge to compare rates. If B and O wages are lower, Cumberland will rise to equalize. if higher elsewhere, they won’t be reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A_ dispatch
Baltimore
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Chesapeake & Ohio
Richmond
Clifton Forge
Off With the Old Shoes On With the New Sale Notice
An advertisement from Colouidor's Exclusive Shoe Store pledges a wide range of shoes at low prices and encourages customers to visit the Coloridor Building. A separate Wanted notice seeks two salesmen for Weaton and Maryland, directing applicants to W H Sixctan Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alloen
Colouidor
Coloridor
Grafton
W. Va
Weaton
Maryland
W. H. Sixctan
Grafton Wastor
Busy B. & O. workers notes and labor rumors
The Cumberland and B&O rail shops report personnel changes and shop news. John Butcher gains a chain gang post, R. J. Finnell resigns, and several machinists, foremen, and inspectors are listed as off, sick, or reassigned. Engines 1513 1644 1526 receive work, crane cars may be replaced, and talks of moving ships to Fairmont surface amid depot growth and yard expansion.
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Cayley Tal
John Butcher
R. J. Finnell
E. E. Armsy
Tyro
Charles H. McCafferty
Thaddeus Beh
Round House
Frank Martin
Jos
K- Ter
A. E. Freach
P. Hayden
Benroads
Wa. E. Barrett
Harrie Ringler
Cumberland
Ohio River
Grafton
F. D. Underwood
Daniel Wilce
T. Fitzgerald
Fairmont
Yard expansion plans prompt changes at Fairmont station
A Baltimore office discussion reveals plans to enlarge the Fairmont yard while current work proceeds. The general manager confirms new improvements at the yard and discusses extending yard limits at Lots Station as part of the ongoing development.
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Ager
Baltimore
Lots Station
Fairmont
Death of an Aged Lady Lavern Utt dies at 69 in city home
Mrs Lavern Utt widow of Capt James R Utt died at her daughter Mrs John L Gibsons Washington Street residence at 8 this Monday. She aged 69 had feeble health months. her husband commanded Company D Third Michigan Cavalry and fell near Piedmont May 11 1863. She lived in Parkersburg long noted as a kind motherly figure with many friends. Funeral was Wednesday at 3 30 at her daughters home conducted by Rev F Lynch M E Church. interment beside her husband in National Cemetery West Grafton, per Mrs Utt request. The War Department permit was applied for by Congressman A G Dayton and granted shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Utt
Jas. R. Utt
John L. Gibson
Washington Street
Piedmont
Parkersburg
F. Iynch
M. E. Church
National Cemetery
West Grafton
Meeting of Taylor county Board of Health March 10 1900
The Taylor county Board of Health met at Dr A S Warders office on March 10 1900 to review smallpox near the area. Members present were Dr A S Warder president Moses W Kinkaid Robert E Phillips and Ira E Robinson who was elected secretary. A quarantine was deemed unnecessary advised against by a US marine hospital service expert, vaccination urged countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Health
Taylor County
A. S. Warder
A.S. Warder
Moses W.kinkaid
Robert E. Phillips
Ira E. Robinson
State Board of Health
Moses W. Kinkaid
U. S. Marine Hospital Service
A. S. Waxprr
Ixa E. Rosinson
A Good Financial Showing for Grafton City
A preliminary statement of the financial condition of Grafton city dated March 15 1900 shows orders outstanding at year start and end, amounts issued and paid during the year, and a reduction in bonded debt. It notes a total outstanding orders balance and current year payments, reflecting improved fiscal status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Oaloens
APB
Ara Cesson
Kasnaal
Dearne Portraits and Pageants in Glan-Davidhom era
Portrait notes from the Dearne region highlight Glan Davidhom and related events. Fragmentary OCR shows names and places with unclear context. The item reads as a brief society notice or feature tease with limited readable facts.
County Court Appoints Jefferys Justice of the Peace
In a four special session held Saturday the county court appointed J. M. Jefferys to fill the unexpired term of the late Squire Lewis Haymond. Jefferys, an old Taylor county resident and successful Grafton businessman, won the secret ballot among several applicants. He is expected to run the office with thorough business principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
J. M. Jefferys
Squire Lewis Haymond
Jefferys
Taylor County
Grafton
Hoosier Girl at the Opera House Last Night
The Gus Cohan company presented The Hoosier Girl to a strong city audience with fine performances by Kate Watson Lillian Star and Webber Fields. The Lobsterycope proved an amusing novelty and tonight Is Marriage a Failure will be offered to a expected good house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Cohan
Opera House
Kate Watson
Lillian Star
Webber & Fields
O and O Employees Meet and Organize
The shop employees met at the mayor's office Friday night and organized a committee to argue with B and O authorities over wage raises similar to those granted elsewhere. They seek fair play and justice without unpleasantness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camber
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Vicinity
Lucreta
Walton's
Wall Paper
Learry
I. T. Goopise
West Main Street
Webster
W. W. Post
Gertrude Lake
Simpson
Rosa Lewin
L. C. Hulburt
G. Ebert Barttlett
Broaddus Institute
Jasper Cather
Kansas
Grace Brown
Jas. J. Senior
Massachusetts
Mr. Senior
D. L. Ash
Hugh Warder
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
Hugh
Warder
Monongahela Valley
Squire Jefferys
Mingo County
Teague
Alice DF. Sayre
Children of Democracy
Citizens Ticket
Mounds
John H. Holt
Tucker County
Holt
Congress
West Virginia
Ward Fox
Reynard
Mrs. Fox
J. Granville
Republican Party
Mr. Veet
Sesrma
State Senate
Pat
B. & O. Railroad
Busy B. & O Boys
Pittsburg Division
Silas B. White
Daniel Grow
J. N. Powell
Johnnie Cassell
James Malloy
Charlie Campbell
Tyrconnell Mines
John O'Day
Burton
J.W. Cassidy
O'Day
Clyde V. Mallonee
Judson Freeland
Keyser
Molly McGuire
Billy Ault
Weston
Ed. Southey
Car
Charlie Lewis
American Pressed Steel Car.Co
Pittsburg
Thomas McDaniel
Car Department
Board of Health
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