Court orders aid from state for Pruntytown road case
Taylor County West Virginia court seeks state board of control and Governor Cornwell assistance to have Industrial School inmates and teams help repair the Pruntytown to Grafton turnpike. Past promises failed, balance of funds and labor limited, court directs communication to secure use of inmate labor and haulage to advance road improvements.
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Pruntytown
Grafton
State Board of Control
John J. Cornwell
Fetterman
Industrial School For
West Virginia
James 8. Lakin
Standard of Control
Governor Cornwell
Flesher
Industrial School
H. E. Flesher
Contol
C. T .Bartlett
Fleshen
Taylor County
Marion Nestor Dies in Tampa Florida
The remains of Marion Nestor who died May 1 in Tampa arrived by train No 1 with his brother Nestor. Funeral set for 4:30 pm tomorrow at First Baptist Church with Rev L J Powell officiating. Interment in Bluemont cemetery Perine Bartlet Co in charge. Survived by daughter Delphia, his mother Mrs Isaac Nestor, three brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Powell
First Baptist Church
Bluemont Cemetery
Perine, Bartlet & Co
Onsy Crown
Delphia
Tampa
Healay
Mis
Isaac Nestor
Wesley
James
Alonzo
H. C. Braga
J. A. Robinson
W. A. Mitchell
Late Gen George Curtin Estate Valued Ad 8700
Charleston May 11 A check for 17872.87 as inheritance tax on the estate of G W Curtin of Nicholas county was received by the state tax commissioner. G W Curtin a member of the Patdob Curtin Lumber Co of Nicholas county left an estate valued at more than 700000, inherited by H B Curtin. In many parts of the west and southwest where automobiles are numerous it is becoming common to drive one's car over a fence instead of stopping to open a gate and then close it.
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Charleston
W. Va
G. W. Curtin
Nicolas County
G.W. Curtin
Patdob-Curtit Lumber Company
Nicholas Cout
America
B. Curtin
Wetapa
Appeal for unqualified Americanism by enemy alien
A German enemy alien appeals to Americanism, urging loyalty to the United States and rejection of German influence. He argues Americans must act decisively, support duty over nationality, and press for avoiding German language papers while urging unity against German propaganda amid World War I. He cites Gompers, Bonar Law, and President Wilson, and warns of ongoing German influence and the need for strong Americans.
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England
Home Office
London
America
Bonar Law
Gompers
Unete
Sam
Berlin
Former Clarksburg Mayor Keley Dies at 75
Isaac M. Keley Sr a former mayor of Clarksburg and noted sniping expert died at 10 a m in Fairmont at age 75 after a long illness He was a Civil War veteran and long active in mining in West Virginia and Pennsylvania Survived by wife six children including Mrs Nathar G Stealey and John Kelley of Fairmont and Isaac M Kelley Jr of Steubenville Ohio plus several grandchildren
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Isaac M. Keley
Anthony Bowen
Fairmont
Kelley
Westirginia
Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
Letter From Front Lines Encourages Support For Soldiers
Mrs. William Cornwell of West Main Street received a letter from her brother Harry C. Cornwell of Clarksburg serving with Pershing in France. The note recounts limited mail, praise for Red Cross and YMCA aid, and urges cheerful letters to boost the troops. It says the men are at Pershing headquarters and that correspondence should be addressed to America Headquarters in France.
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William Cornwell
West Main Street
Harry C. Cornwell
Clarksburg
Pershing
France
Bennett
New York City
Januay
Ile
Fairmont coal leaders hear Calloway on war priorities
E. E. Meredith Press Bureau reports in Fairmont West Virginia on May 10 that SW Calloway, director of bituminous distribution for the federal fuel administration in Washington, addressed the Fairmont Coal Club on war priorities. He argued cars are less vital than coal for victory and urged unity with fuel and railroad agencies.
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E. E. Meredith Press Bureau
Fairmont
W. Va
Asw. Calloway
Federal Fuel Administration
Washington
Fairmont Coal Club
Central West Virginia Coal Operators Association
C. H. Jenkins
West Virginia State Association
Daniel Howard
Clarksburg
Mr. Calloway
Central
West Virginia
Cau
Galloway
Fuel Administration
Railroad Administration
Wil Establish Boundary Line Between Taylor and Preston
A joint committee from Taylor and Preston counties met at Newburg to locate and set the true boundary line. Members include P. F. Robinson George W Lumadder J Guy Allender Emmanuel Dixon O W Zinn and D J Wall. B F Witman of Fairmont was chosen as umpire Wolverton of Philippi as surveyor. Wilson not yet heard from. Survey to begin May 27 and continue until the line is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Preston
Mid Counties
Taylor County
P. F. Robinson
George W. Lumadder
J. Guy Allender
Preston County
Emmanuel Dixon
O. W. Zinn
D. J. Wall
Newburg
Instructions for Draftees Advice and Health Talks
The state Council of Defense urges County Councils of Defense to organize meetings for draftees awaiting entrainment. Attorneys will speak on legal matters and physicians on medical care and venereal disease prevention. Red Cross representatives may explain family support during service.
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State Council of Defense
State Council
County Councils of Defense
West Virginia
Naval Aly
Io Service
United States
Council of National Defens
Fredinridge Jones
Iris Diparture
Hom Service Section
Red Cros T
Red Cross
100000 Hospital Beds For Soldi... Washington
May 11 report says 100000 hospital beds will be available for American soldiers as progress continues under the army medical corps. Surgeon General Gorgas notes 62959 beds already ready in base, institution and hospital networks, with a large planned expansion. Mary and other couples with children apply at Winnipeg immigration office for summer work, as organizers seek farmer mobilization in New Brunswick and nearby areas.
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Washington
Army Medical Corps
Gomora Gorgas
National Army
National Guard
Mary
Shr Immigration and Colonization Office
Winepeg
Tax Commission Reports for Taylor 1916 Audit Complete
The state tax commission completed the 1916 audit for Taylor County finding officers accounted for all money. It closes the ex-sheriff Lee Rennell’s accounts as satisfactory. Also reviews Grafton district school bonds issued 1897 to 1911 totaling 92,000 dollars with sinking fund adequacy. The district shows proper bond management and fund use. sinking fund policy avoided large accumulations and reduced debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Lee Rennell
Grafton
Inga
Treasury
Reese promotes broom making and broom corn planting
W H L Reese of Tyrart Valley, known as sly Reese, demonstrates high grade brooms to Agentines office and offers a ready supply of broom corn seed through Loe er and Poe. He urges local farmers to plant broom corn this May to support his broom plant and provide seed at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL
Reese
Tyrart Valley
Sly" Reese
Agentines
Sentiel Forge
Maddy
Poe
Tolators Sentenced in Federal Court in Wheeling
Federal court in Wheeling reports several defendants found guilty or sentenced in a May term. John Malick of Slay Simpeon and George Harrigan of Moundville and New Martinsville faced charges under the espionage law with varied outcomes. Thomas Wyckoff and John Reed await or received further actions. Agnes Sorcenaen was fined for liquor importation.
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Wheeling
W.va
John Malick
Simpeon
Minutea
George Harrigan
Moundaville
New Martinsville
Segiator
Mpeschal
Thomas Wyckoff
Taylor County
John Reed
Solred
Agnes Sorcenaen
Statrom Cumberland
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State Board
Ad Control
Plesher
H. 8
State Board’ of Control
Gohdel
Good Roads
Cei Bane Agaees
Safc Ibe
T. Bartlett
Marion Nestor Dirs
Tampa, Fla
George Curtin
Fa Lukewarth
Germany
Wilson
Newfoundland Railway
Sulbier
Harry C. Bennett
Golden
Fairmont Coat
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County Council OF Defense
New
Brune Wieby
San Antonio
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