Pleasant 57th Birthday Celebration at Mrs Yates Home
Daily Sentinel reports a social gathering at 93 West Francis street to honor Mrs. B. N. Yates on her 57th birthday. Guests included Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Crigall, Mrs. Ables, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. Willhide, Mrs. Harper and others, with decor and refreshments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Yates
Crigall
Ables
Myers
Jackson
Vincent
Willhide
Harper
Fourth International Fishery Congress in Washington
Washington hosts the fourth International Fishery Congress from September 22 to 26. Delegates will include officials from foreign governments and West Virginia representatives led by Congressman George C. Sturgiss. Governor Dawson notes Bureau of Fisheries head George Bowers has been reappointed with increased pay, signaling stronger bureau efficiency.
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International Fishery Congress
Washington, D
United States Bureau of Fisheries
West Virginia
Dawson
George C. Sturgiss
Bureau of Fisheries
George 2. Bowers
Committee On Appropriations
Medicine by Osmosis and living membranes
The article discusses osmosis through membranes, noting varying outcomes for lithium salts absorption via skin versus ingestion, and contrasts reactions to acids like hydrochloric, sulfuric, and citric acids. It cites Professor Louis Kahlenberg on these experiments and notes differences between living and dead membranes. It also mentions George M. Bowers as Fish Commissioner and a salary change from five to six thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kahlenberg
George M. Bowers
George
Battle of Philippi account from 1861 carried to Grayson
A Grayson Ky meeting with Judge John Nelson Hubbard preserves a firsthand Civil War narrative of Philippi 1861. It recounts Union and Confederate movements from Grafton to Laurel Hill, Kelley’s misread, the night march, the dawn battle, and captures a republic of camp life, including a milk cow diet and a playful ministered euchre anecdote, with local loyalties and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Blain Shaw
Barboursville
Philippi
Grayson
Carter County
Shaw
John Nelson Hubbard
Battle of
7Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
C. Thompson
Grafton
West Virginia
Philipp
Garnett
Laurel Hill
Webster
Grafton Junction
Ohio
Indiana
Barnett
Cleveland, C
Dumont
Kelley
Laural HM
Ricketts
Co. B
Virginia County
Leutenant
Johnny Reb
al Wagon-Master
Ridpath
Rozencranz
Gauley
Mere
Dr. Talbott
James J. Cravens
Ripley County
Reborn
Frank Hughes
Harvey Connett
Ford
Tygart Valley
Peru to rely on own forests for timber needs
Peru plans a railroad from the mountains to the Ucapali River to access eastern Amazon forests for timber used in Cerro de Padea coal mines. Rising import timber costs push Peru to develop native resources, ending dependence on Oregon and Washington supplies as wood becomes scarcer.
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Peru
Andes
Ucapali River
Amazon
Cerro de Padea
Oregon
Washington
United States
Pera
Federal Tests of Effects Of Speeding Autos
A Washington exposure shows a two ton racing car on Conduit Road testing speed effects on macadam surfaces. Cameras document dust clouds and loosened road at speeds from 5 to 65 miles per hour, supporting the theory that fast autos erode road binders and accelerate wear, with results to be presented at the Paris International Road Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture and War
L. W. Page
Office of Public Roads
Allerton
Cushman
War Department
Treauger
Limoges
MacAdam
Ayr
National Capitol
Paris
France
Gey
Wood Varieties in Piano Making Highlight Key Roles
A detailed look at the woods used in pianos notes spruce as the essential sounding board material and elm for frames. It lists veneer woods such as walnut mahogany and rosewood and mentions maple cedar white pine and poplar for various parts. The article emphasizes sourcing from the United States and imports for high grade veneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sturgiss pushes $100,000 for Morgantown building
Washington dispatches report Hon. George C. Sturgiss pressing a bill to allocate 100000 dollars for a government building in Morgantown. The matter is set against Gratton’s similar post office project, both seeks favorable action this term.
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Washington
George C. Sturgiss
Congress
Sturgiss
Morgantown
George
Gratton
Personal mentions fill daily notes from Grafton city
Daily Sentinel items list visitors and residents from Grafton and surrounding areas. Frank Cassell, J B Hibbs, Odessa Stemple, Katherine Stemple, and others are noted with travels, visits, and social events. Mentions include professional moves, family visits, and Mother’s Day activities at Andrews M E Sunday School.
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Daily Sentinel
Frank Cassell
Philipp! Foundry & Ma‘lghine Co
Philippt
J. B. Hibbs
Booths Creek
Frank Magill
Amanda Magill
Knotts Avenue
Coliseum
Odessa Stemple
Katherine Stemple
Aurora
Dr. Daunett
Fairmont
Laurel Mountain
D. H. Loar
Doakland
Andrews ME
L. L. Loar
John A. McClelland
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Flanagan
George W. Byrne
Charleston Gazette
State
Col. Byrne
Baltimore
Chas. Shaw
Grafton Woodworking Company
Denver
McGraw Avenue
Clarksburg
Goodwin
Thomas Cook
Harry Cook
West Side
Chillicothe
Tom
Ohio
Sentinel
Grafton
Everett Rightmire
J. N. McCartney
Sentinels
Knottsville
Daily
Walter €. Shiels
Walter
William L. Shields
Flemington
Joe Friedman
Monongah
Ned Sims
Wheeling
Cabell ministers flip on Swisher in convention drift
In Cabell the ministers initially opposed Secretary Swisher then allied with him briefly, but on convention day the saloon keepers won their alignment and the ministers deserted, though too late to matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabell
Swisher
Allie
Parkersburg
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B. N. Yates
West Seancs Street
International Hat Congress
Bemnsdaffer
Sam
Virginia
Carrick’s Ford
Elkwater
Allerton S. Cushman
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