Funeral notices for Martha Herbert and William McConkey
Funeral services for Martha Herbert, 84, known as Aunt Mattie, were held at Newburg with Rev. H. S. McCulty officiating and burial at Knights of Pythias cemetery. A daughter of the late William Sharps, she lived in Newburg area all her life. widowed by John Robert Herbert in 1902. William McConkey, 74, retired stogle-maker, died after pneumonia at City Hospital. Bartlett’s Funeral Home handled arrangements with interment at Keener cemetery. he was survived by one son, A F McConkey.
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Martha Herbert
L. A
Newburg
Mar Herbert
McCulty
Knights of Is
Newbury
A. C. Sinclair
Ates
William Sharps
Herbert
Preston County
New- Uved
John Robert Herbert
Sinc
Ethel Herbert Price
Hle
Mattie
Montowt
Buckhennah
Amanda Howell
William O’conkey
William McConkey
City Hospital
Bartlett
H. W.lanagan
West Main Spee Methodist
Episcopal Church
Ting
Keener Cemetery
Basile Undertaking Company
McConkey
Jon McConkey
Mary Fritchman “McConkey
Havel-Atlas
Saphrona McConkey
A. F. McConkey
Julius Moscatl
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Jersey City
N. J
Newark
Dominica Marra
Marra
Christina Moscati
Louise
Governor Guarded Meeting Opposes Dillinger Plan
The article notes a Red Cross meeting planned for Wednesday night to oppose Dillinger, with references to a guarded governor and friends mourning a death. It mentions fraternal ties to Woodmen of the World and active participation in the organization.
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Red Cross
Dillinger
The
Woodmen of the World
John C Carrothers Funeral in Lucretia
John C Carrothers 31 died at City Hospital from wounds following a Dalton garage altercation Saturday night. Services were 1:30 pm at his late home in Lucretia with Rev. James E. Fidler presiding. Interment in Lake Cemetery Wickwire in Fetterman district.
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Lucretia
John C. Carrothers
City Hospital
Fred A. Hall
Dalton Garage
South Side
James E. Fidler
First Baptist Church
Lake Cemetery
Wickwire
Fetterman
No Date Fixed Yet For Hall Arraignment
The arraignment date is not yet set for Fred A. Hall a local colored youth charged with inflicting wounds on John C. Carruthers at Dalton's South Side garage Saturday evening leading to Carruthers death. Prosecutor James C Holt said the blow fractured the skull after an altercation. A coroner's inquest heard from three witnesses and Dr J A Kimble and two eye witnesses supported the findings. It is noted Hall has not sought counsel and may face trial at the May term of circuit court.
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Hall
Fred A. Hall
John C. Carruthers
Lucretia
Dalton’s
South Side
City Hospital
James C. Holt
Carruthers
A Mistake Berth Mark Misheard Birth Berth Tale
A joke exchanges lines about berth versus birth with a character claiming misplacement of a berth. The dialogue centers on a mistaken berth and a humorous misinterpretation. It reads like a light anecdote or cartoon caption rather than a news item.
Industrial School Boy Scouts Guests Of Club
The Boy Scout Troop of the West Virginia Industrial School at Pruntytowns will visit the Clarksburg Rotary Club for a 6:15 PM meeting tomorrow. A special program by the troop is planned for the visitors, followed by a luncheon. The troop is described as a live-wire organization with elaborate preparations.
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Boy Scout
West Virginia
Industrial School
Divorce Bill Filed With Clerk Of Court
Sue Marie Hoff filed for divorce from Herbert A Hoff yesterday in the Circuit Court with attorney Eugene Sommerville. The suit cites cruel and inhuman treatment and lack of support as the grounds for the divorce.
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Circuit Court
Sue Marie Hoff
Eugene Sommerville
Five Couples Take Out Licenses To Be Married
A slight downward trend in the matrimonial market was reported for April as the County Clerk's office published license data. In April, 12 couples obtained marriage licenses, down from 14 in March. In contrast, hunting and fishing licenses surged with 69 issued in April after 22 in March.
Escaped Convicts Believed Near Capture Near Coneville
Coshocton Ohio May 1. Three convicts who escaped the Ohio penitentiary scaled the wall Sunday. Authorities believe they are cornered by a posse in a swamp near Coneville fourteen miles south of Coshocton. Roads are guarded as they close in. The trio forced a detour after a bridge blockage and held up two Coshocton county patrols.
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Coshocton
Ohio Penitentiary
Coneville
Ohio
Here
Coshocton County
Convicts Escape After Gunfight With Possible Wounding
After an exchange of shots, three convicts escaped. It was believed one of the fugitives had been wounded in the gunfight.
One Man Injured as Pickets Clash at Latrobe Plant
Latrobe Pa April 30. Pickets fought police at the Latrobe Electric plant. Donald Stewart of Scottdale, one of 30 special police, was injured and taken to a hospital. About 375 of 700 workers passed the picket line and reported for work.
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Latrobe
Donald Stewart
Scottdale
March totals for hunting and fishing licenses reported
State and local officials note March licensing totals across hunting and fishing. The report mentions a rise in license holders, including a small number of women taking out licenses, with intakes indicating ongoing interest despite high costs.
Parsons Dam Project Discussed by PSC in Maryland
A hearing before the Public Service Commission considered Parsons Dam on Elk Run. The engineering department proposed a 25 foot high dam to impound 5,000,000 gallons of water and include overflow provisions.
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An of
Parsons
Public Service Commission
Commission
Elk Run
Four RAF Officers Die In Plane Collision
Four Royal Air Force officers were killed when two aircraft collided over Cromwell airdrome. Rescue teams found all four dead at the wreckage.
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Cromwell
Eng
Royal Air Force
Eorth
Railroads Seek Tax Assessment Cut in State Hearing
A blanket bid for reduction in railroad property assessments for taxation was presented to the state board of public works. Carriers appealed at the first in a series of hearings by the board on utility assessments.
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Charleston
State Board of Public Works
Properties for FY 1994 Hearing Highlights Road Economic Tone
The hearing set for tomorrow and Thursday will review property matters for fiscal year 1994-35. Representatives and road groups cited economic conditions as a frequent factor, noting a downturn affecting business prospects and operations across several routes.
Native Taylor Countian Visits Sister In City
Native Taylor Countian Frank Kunst visits his sister A. W. Burdett and relatives in the city. He collects stamps, a hobby he has pursued for many years, with deep study. He is in good health and popular among Taylor county folks during his visit.
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Taylor Countian
Prank B. Kunst
A. W. Burdett
Kunst
Frank
Taylor County
Kiwanis Club Plans Unusual Evening Program
The Kiwanis Club will hold its regular weekly meeting tonight in the club rooms at Blen Avon Hall. William Towles will lead the program and plans for the Kiwanis division meeting at the Industrial School on June 10 are expected to be discussed.
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Taylor County
American Red Cross
Kiwanis Club
William ‘Towles
Kiwanis ‘Club
Blen Avon Hal
Kiwants Club
Industrial
House Debates Airmail Postage and Airline Service Notice
The house discusses changing airmail postage from six to five cents per ounce and notes that American Airlines may suspend service on routes without mail contracts. Lester D. Seymour, president of the company, said the lack of temporary airmail contracts could force discontinuation of certain routes.
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Amsrian Airlines, Inc
Lester D. Seymour
Dr William H Welch of Baltimore Dies at 64
Baltimore May 1 Death last night ended the career of Dr William H Welch 64 dean of scientific medicine in the United States and Maryland s most famous citizen at Johns Hopkins Hospital Brady Clinic He died of kidney disease after 49 years in Baltimore where he was named professor of physiology at the Hopkins medical school
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Baltimore
Willam H. Welch
United States
Maryland
Brady Clinic
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Hopkins Medical School
Clarksburg Chinese Plans Move to Grafton
A Clarksburg Exponent note says Clarksburg’s only Chinese resident has chosen to relocate to Grafton. The move is presented as a plain fact with no implied conclusions about local residents. The piece references Ms. Bridget Gerkins visiting Moundsville.
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Clarksburg
Grafton
Clarks
Burs
Clarksbata
Grattan
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George White
Mary
John C. Corrothers
A. Waller
Ness
Maurice F. McAnttie
Ti Iitford
Turner
Duco
Bremer
William E. Vidler
Chicago
Edward Bremer
John J. McLaughlin
Associated Press
Boy Scouts
Riet
Parsons Dam
MD. Charleston
Beller
William H. Welch
Mis
Bridget
Gerkins
Moundsville
U.S
Dillinger Hunt
J. G. Newman
Division of Investigation
Department of Justice
Little Bohemia
Mercer
Wis
John Dillinger
Prosy
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