Seven counties shaping Hubbard Scott contest in West Virginia
Clarksburg dispatch analyzes the seven counties touching Harrison and other districts in West Virginia as the Hubbard and Scott forces battle for nominations. It notes strong Hubbard organization in seven counties and a split in Harrison with rival committees, plus Ohio and Dodridge county dynamics and anticipated districtwide primary outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brooks Smith
Clarksburg
W. Va
Harrison
Mr. Hubbard
Senator Scott
Robert Hazlett
Hubbard
Hazelett
Scott
Hazelet
Ohoo County
Congress
Barrison
Lewis
Marion
Lewis and Marion
Harison
Dodridge
Tlor
Barbour
Upshur
Taylor
House of Delegates
E. C. Jones
Hugh Warder
J. B. Ware
Webb Ferguson
W. F. Ours
Upshure
Fer
Woodyard
Dooridge
Mike Duty
Ritchie
Harry Chapman Woodyard
Wood Yard
Local Gossip Notes Visiting Residents and Oil Test Plans
Cecil Miss Effie Bennett returned from Berryburg on Monday after visiting relatives. Mrs Frank McDaniel was in Graf ton on Wednesday for business. George Hardin and his contractor sought a test oil and gas well site, deciding on Stone House on Lucinda McDaniel lands. Clyde Bennett of the B and O plans a brief stay with his parents E C and Bennett. Pearl McDaniel visited Grace Knotts who has been ill. Brady Meredith of Marion County plans a mill for Knotts timber, here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Bennett
Berryburg
Frank McDaniel
Grafton
George Hardin
Stone House
Lucinda McDaniel
Clyde Bennett
Parkersburg
E. C. Bennett
Pearl McDaniel
Grace Knotts
Brady Meredith
Marion Co
Village News Notes and Local Visitors
Blueville residents and neighbors appear in social notes as visitors, callers, and guests. The report lists Mrs Luther Devers ill, William Thorn visiting his daughter Mrs Demoss, Amos Keener’s cottage occupancy by Mrs Zel la Shackelford, and Stephens Carron off duty with a sprained back. It mentions many other local families visiting relatives, attending baptisms, moving, resuming work, and celebrating Oren Robinson’s tenth birthday with games and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Devers
William Thorn
Thornton
William Demoss
Amos Keener
Zella Shackelford
Stephen Carron
Tom McDonald
South Side
Will Bisho
Summers
Mary
Dennnis
McConkey
Emory Henderson
Lila
Grace Painter
Grafton
Catherine Watkins
Barton Long
Shinnston
Henry Redchase
Carrie Cassell
Lower Glady
Will Bishop
Helen
Coplin
McGee
Thaddus Hawkins
W. T. Robinson
Oliver Hughins
Earl Vincent
Will Byers
B. F. Robinson
Guy Brown
Oren Robinson
Abbot Warns Railroads Face Political Agitation
Willis J. Abbot, prominent railroad supplies maker, reports 58 railroad related bills in Congress aiming to regulate railroads. He warns continued anti railroad raids threaten construction, equipment upgrades, and employment across 1.5 million railroad workers and related industries. He cites cases from 1907 to present showing how legislation affects borrowing and operations.
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Willis J. Abbot
Congress
United States
Washington
Abbot
Mann
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Roosevelt
Nothig
Pacific Coast
Capitol
Interstate Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Liverpool
England
Chicago
Ohio
Berlin
Gloucester
Mass
Germany
Goulcester
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore American
Masons Hold Big Meeting at Grat ton Lodge No 15
Grat ton Lodge No 15 A F and A M held a large meeting in the Masonic Temple last evening. The third degree was conferred on W. E. Strothers and Raymond Pepper. About 65 people attended, including many from out of town. A banquet followed in the hall above, described as an elaborate and splendid feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratton’ Lodge No. 15
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Messrs. W. EB. Strothers
Raymond Pepper
Bishop Anderson Assigned Chicago
May 11 The board of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church concluded its session with conference assignments. Bishop Anderson was assigned to preside over the West Virginia conference which opens September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Bishops of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Anderson
West Virginia
Temperance lecture given by Mrs Edith Smith Davis
Mrs Edith Smith Davis superintendent of the Scientific Temperance Institute lectured at Grafton High and city schools at First Baptist church, delivering a well received scientific talk on temperance. She also spoke to Fast End school pupils this morning, offering valuable instruction and earning congratulations from listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Smith Davis
Scientific Temperance Institute of the World
Grafton High School
First Baptist Church
Great Show at Casino Theatre Delights Local Crowd
The attraction opened last night for the fore part of the week and is hailed as the finest seen at the Casino in months. Al Massey and Ella Kramer presented Rube Opry with original music and a sharp clari net act, drawing strong audience approval. Ralph Seabury the comedian and singing cartoonist drew applause for clever routine, while new moving pictures and illustrated song also pleased the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Theatre
Play House
al Massey
Ella Kramer
Massey
Kramer
Ralph Seabury
Board of Trae to discuss water plant needs meeting
The Board of Trae will meet this evening to discuss an important matter. A large attendance of the organization is desired as the report of a joint committee of council Board of Trade and Merchants Association on city water plant needs will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trae
Board of Trade
Merchants Association
Grafton Engineers Clash With Mannington Oil Drillers
The Grafton baseball team traveled to Mannington for a decisive league clash. A win would secure the Engineers second berth for now, while a defeat could leave both teams tied for second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Mannington
Senators Attack Tariff At Des Moines Rally
Des Moines Iowa May 11 Senators J P Dolliver and J B Cummins addressed a Progressive Republican rally. Dolliver condemned the Payne tariff act saying its reductions are trivial and favor materials and exports. Cummins attacked corporate influence in Congress naming Aldrich Cannon Payne and others as guiding leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Cummins Biterly
Des Moines
Iowa
J. P. Dolliver
J. B Cummins
Cannon
Concert for Ball Payers Promotes Grafton Baseball
The Woman's Music Club in Grafton announces a May Music Festival at Brinkman opera house to benefit the Grafton baseball team. Funds will cover season costs, with a goal of selling at least 1000 tickets. Great sales at Jolliffe's begin May 12 for five days. supporters urged to attend and sell tickets.
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Woman's Music Club
Grafton
Brinkman Opera House
Hertzog Named Editor of Grafton Daily Republican
A. Paul Hertzog of the Clarksburg News will serve as editor of the Grafton Daily Republican. Formerly with the Grafton Leader, he moved to Clarksburg five years ago and has been city editor there. Charles Hodel, who led the editorial side, will relocate to southern West Virginia to join a paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Paul Hertzog
Clarksburg
Grafton
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House of Delgates
Heart
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Ean
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Raley
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Riggins
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Trammer
Masons
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Golden Medical Discovery
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Common Sense
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Wwamins
Cummins
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the Woman's Club
Jolliffe’s
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