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Parkersburg News Briefs and Local Notices
Parkersburg locals report new wagon turnout by locals and merchants. Dr Will J Davidson, now of Parkersburg, named by Gov White to American Medical Congress for tuberculosis meeting in New York May 15 16 17. Att’y Ira Be Bobbrison vacates courtside offices at the First National Bank building. Bailey to open seat of prosecution in Maxtmnaiing. water works vote passes with required majority. Grafton voters consider bonds for city improvements. Milroy McVicker from Stitch county noted. New state university board mostly college men. first meeting planned. Miss Nellie Cline visiting Wheeling, returning with sister Helen. Parkersburg Presbytery held special meeting to install Rev P M Ramsey. sermons and church services resume after suspension. Book agents Cap Capehart and assistants promoting Topstyphical Bible. B&O spring/summer timetable to take effect. no major route changes, locals added for summer. Local repair and horse-shoeing services praised. F C Prim and Ward noted as capable mechanics. Dr W F Vankirk leaving for St Louis May 12 as WV delegate to Catholic Knights Supreme Council. tenth year representing state. Mrs Rebecci Neal and Mrs Jr Corbin granted pensions via J G Nigh.