West Virginia Coal Hopes Lift Europe Trade Shows
Regional notes report strong demand for American coal as Europe faces a coal shortage. West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio are positioned to benefit from exports, with a two million ton Alabama deal cited and regional prospects bright for coal production and jobs.
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Europe
State Department
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Alabama
New Orleans
Railroad renames stations in fourth division
The Baltimore and Ohio company changed two station names along the fourth division. Garretts Riding becomes Woodruff to match the post office name in Fuston, Marshall county. Glen Easton, long known by that name, is now officially listed as Glen Easton on the railroad timetable.
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Baltimore & Ohio Company
Garrett
Woodruff
Fuston
Marshall County
Glen Eaaton
Freer withdraws from West Virginia governorship race
Congressman Romeo H Freer announces his withdrawal in a March 24 card to West Virginia Republicans. He cites desire for party harmony, insufficient strength for a campaign, and duties in Congress that would suffer if he pursued the nomination. He says he remains active in West Virginia politics and thanks supporters.
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Congresman Freer
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
West Virginia politics split over Freer White GOP note
Special correspondence reports West Virginia Republicans in Washington favoring Mr. White over Judge Freer. Freer's withdrawal seen as unifying, Sen. S. L. Baker praises harmony and anticipates a lively state convention. The piece also compares 1892 and 1900 conditions, warns against demagogues, and cites savings bank growth as proof of prudent spending.
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D. C
West Virginia
Washington
Judge Freer
White
5. L. Baker
Tadge Freer
Baker
Elkins Aut
USGS
Contests and cries of fraud roil rights paradox in party lines
The piece rails at Democrat fraud charges while praising Taylor and denouncing hypocrisy over Porto Rican rights. It links national ballot crimes to Kentucky and West Virginia histories, notes White House talks with Elkins and Scott, cites census work in West Virginia, laments voter discontent, and questions Democratic control ahead of Kansas City.
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J.T. McGrew
Scott
West Virginia
Evans
Tennessee
Kentucky
Taylor
Goy
Kentucky Iow
Elkins
White House
Census Office
Tiune
Cleveland
National Democratic Committee
Jones
Democrats
South
East
T Bryanites
Kansas City
A Good Showing by Knights of Pythias Leaders
The Carolina Pythian rosters boast President McKinley and Democratic nominee Bryan among sixty four members of the Senate Congress and twenty three Knights. It notes one supreme court judge and thirty five state governors in office today, urging pride in the display.
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Knights of Pythias
United States
McKinley
Bryan
Congress
Sena- Knights
Supreme Court
Carolina
Death of John M. Rogers Esteemed Local Citizen
John M. Rogers died at his east end home last Friday morning at age 72 after paralytic illness and near blindness. A Preston County native, he moved here over thirty years ago and ran mills including Fetterman Steam Mills and a local flour mill. He served as deputy sheriff in the 1870s under Hugh Evans and was a respected Baptist deacon. his wife had died years earlier. Funeral held Saturday evening.
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John M. Rogers
East End
Mr. Rogers
Preston County
David Rogers
Gladesville
Fetterman Steam Mills
J Counté
Ander Hugh Evans
Rogers
Baptist Church
Bath Room Tile Paper With Porcelain Imitation
Tile effect wallpaper marketed for bathrooms using porcelain look in a durable finish. Product by Joan N. Tregellas and associates, makers of Wanrep Stave bolter edger and four shock devices. Address listed as Bown Pansustt Mer Bethesda Ohio.
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Joan N. Tregellas
Address
Bown
Pansustt
Mer
Bethesda
Ohio
Busy Worksmen at F and C Yards and Shops
A crowded notice details routine at the F and C yards and shops with names of foremen and workers. It notes engine repairs, retirements from the roundhouse, wage questions, resignations, and a quiet wedding at the state reform school residence. Named individuals include Thaddeus Bell, Frank Hinkins, John Sheffer, Lloyd Lowther, Clyde Proudfoot, Jos. Miller, John Goley, Floyd Coon, P.A. Moore, I. F. Bowmaster, S. B. White, A. J. Blue, W. 4 Mays, Chas. Leonard, Olie C. Spencer, J. Burnside, F. Bowden, Ella Glack, HH. D. Stalnaker, Rev. W. Davis.
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Binging
Silvey Wan
Littleton
Tuesda
Thaddeus Bell
Frank Hinkins
John Sheffer
George Drainsfield
W. C. Prince
B. and Q
Fairmont
Grafton
Lloyd Lowther
Clyde Proudfoot
Jos. Miller
Fetterman
John Goley
Floyd Coon
Clarksburg
P.A. Moore
A. J. Blue
W. 4
May
Blackemith
Round House
B. White
I. F. Bowmaster
Thomas Fitzgerald
Our City
Joseph Henderson
J. C. Glack
State Reform School
Pruntytown
Ella
Major
J. C.gluck
HH. D. Stalnaker
W. Mc Davis
The
Baptist Church
W. K. Stalnaker
West Grafton U
Churel I
Card of Thanks for Bowen F Leonard
We thank friends for many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of our husband and father Bowen F Leonard. Signed by Shuran and Darco Fawriy.
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Bowen F. Leonard
Vns
Shuran LkonanDarco Fawriy
Pioneer Bonafield of Preston County Dies at 102
Thornton J. Bonafield a longtime Tunnelton resident and Preston County pillar died suddenly at his son Arnold J Bonafield’s home Sunday. Born October 12 1820 in Limestone Tucker County Va he moved to Preston as a youth and raised a large family including Arnold J Susan Lillie Flora Julia and Ida deceased. A devout Methodist and respected farmer he left a wide circle of neighbors and friends.
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Resto County
Thornton J. Bonafield
Preston County
Arnold J. Bonnfield
Tannelton
Limestone
Tucker Cournty
Anna (Welch
Samuel Bonafield
Tucker County
Elizabeth Pell
John W
Grafton
Bonafield
Iai
Sarah J. Ervin
Jacob Ervin
Tunnelton
Arnold J
Susan
Geo. W. Hartman
Tunnelton Camp Ground
Lillie
John Graham
Newburg
Flora
Wilbur Posten
Huttonsville
Julia
China
Ida
JL. McMillen
M. BE
Luther Reformation to Be Staged Next Monday and Tuesday
An attractive spectacular historical entertainment to be produced at the opera house next Monday and Tuesday evenings features 125 participants, including prominent citizens. Tickets are selling rapidly at 50 and 35 cents.
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Opera House
Engineer Richard Renneman Killed in Chicago Area Train Wreck
Richard Renneman born and raised in Grafton and later of Garrett Indiana died after a railroad crash thirty miles east of Chicago while serving as an engineer on a passenger train. He began his career with the B&O Railroad and was killed when his locomotive was involved in the collision.
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Richard Renneman
Grafton
Chicago
Garrett
Indiana
Mrs Rebecca Haymond Dies at 71 in Evansville
Mrs Rebecca Haymond of near Evansville died Wednesday evening March 28 1900 aged 71. Her funeral was held Friday at 1 o clock at Evansville. She was widow of John Waymond of Haymond Settlement, well known in Taylor county, and leaves a daughter Mrs Louann.
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Rebecca Haymond
Evansville
Haymond
John Waymond
Taylor County
Louann
A Wife Beater Escapes Justice at Booths Creek
Reports from Booths Creek describe Ernest Freeman beating a man severely a few days ago. A warrant was issued by Native Hibba, but Freeman escaped and has not been apprehended. Special notice declares Sam ebery Seepecetally and Mrs Mike Stinebeg advertise sewing machines and shoe fitting services at 120 Washington St Grafton W Va Colorider Shoe Store Gratton W Va promotes comfort and fit with over 25 years in business.
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Booth’s Creek
Ernest Freeman
Mike Stinebeg
Washington St
Grafton
W. Va
Colorider
Colorider Shoe Store
Gratton, W
Vad
Red Men to Meet in Charleston in May
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of West Virginia meets in Charleston on the first Monday and Tuesday in May. The order comprises about one hundred tribes statewide with a large membership, and the Charleston gathering will feature a banquet for visiting delegates and a display of ceremonial etiquette.
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Great Council of Improved Order of Red Men
West Virginia
Charleston
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