Samuel G Bartlett Dies In Taylor County
Samuel C Bartlett longtime Taylor County resident died at home near Trapp Springs on May 13 after a two day illness following a stroke. He was a trusted businessman and Baptist church member of Simpeon. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 at Simpeon Baptist Church conducted by Rev Murray with Gratton Lodge No 15 A F and A M in attendance. He leaves a wife and son Wilbert and is related to Virgil Handiey and Hurst of Grafton. Interment in Simpeon Baptist cemetery. Undertaker Thomas B McGrumphey in charge.
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Thomas B. McGrumphey
Te First
Edward B. Powell
Inter State Laundry
Fred B. Powell
Harry Powell
Hattie
Lillian
Kit Carson
Pittsburg
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State House Notes Highlight Sessions and Charters
Quiet at the West Virginia state house as the board of public works advances railroad variation fixes and tax data work. Tax office clerks prepare county valuations, with two new assistants for assessors in the south and Parkerburg charter news. Parkerburg Clothing Manufacturing seeks to boost local industry with a $10,000 capital venture and new fabric and clothing production. Preston Brick Co. of King reads as a charter item.
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Adjutant General
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Secretary of State
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Emal Industries
Parksburg Clothing Manufacturing Company
Incorporatore
Robert D Kidd
G. E. Kesterson
E. J. Savage
Harrington and
L D. Starkey
The
Preston Brick Company of
King
Strength from the stomach and nutrition claim
An article argues that stomach strength governs overall health and endurance, citing digestion as the source of bodily power and noting how starvation or poor digestion weakens organs. It features Dr. Plates and a People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser offer, and mentions a 1008 page medical book and various local associates and claims.
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Theody
Louis Pare
Quebec
Ragulan Sr
Plates
Medicing
D. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
Death of Gratton resident Dock Powell at home
William H Powell known as Dock Powell died Saturday at 9 15 PM at 25 West Boyd Street after several months of illness. A former constable and respected drayman, he helped many local businessmen and leaves several children.
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William 4. Powell
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Victory
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Keim announces run for congress in Taylor county
In Graf ton on Saturday Keim of Elkins formally announced his candidacy for congress seeking the Republican ticket in Taylor County. The county GOP met May 12 to craft the ticket for May 22 and allowed the candidate with the most votes to name Taylor delegates to the congressional convention. Other potential contenders were mentioned, including Ire Robinson, Judge J. H. Holt, W. G. Conley, and George C. Sturgies, with three days to qualify. The scene reflects a rapid, sometimes unsettled start to the race as local leaders weigh early moves and future candidates.
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Ire Robinson
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W. G. Conley
Kingwood
George C. Sturgies
Morgantown
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Chronicle
Sunday Morning Drunken Fight Reported in Town
Early Sunday hours disturbed by a quarrel near Main and Bridge streets. Justice J B Lily notified, Constable Holden joined the arrest of four intoxicated men creating a ruckus at about one o'clock in the morning. They had been scrapping roughly and woke residents.
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Bert Anderson
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Daily Sentinel
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Republican Primary Election set for Taylor County WV 1906
County Republican committee orders a primary election on May 24 1906 from noon to 7 pm to nominate candidates for House of Delegates County Commissioner County Superintendent of Schools and President of District Boards of Education and to gauge support for Congressional and Senatorial nominees. Election officers and precincts listed across Hoothes Creek Court House Webster Pruntytown Simpson and Fetterman districts with appointed commissioners clerks and locations.
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House of Delegates
Court House District
Sidney H. Sommerville
Alonzo Bartlett
Fred Haymond
Webster
F. J. Cather
W. M. Feltner
Floyd Waller
Pruntytown
John H. Kunst
Albert Batson
John Robinson
Simpeon
Melvin Newton
O. J. Selvey
John J. Bartlett
Fetterman Divtrict
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Local Precinct Officials List For Farmington and Knoxville Districts
A historical roster enumerates precincts with Commissioner names and clerks for Farmington and Knoxville districts. Items include Precinct 1 through 4 in Farmington and Precinct 1 and 2 in Knoxville, naming commissioners Jno Adair M W Kinkaid and DM Morgan, clerks, and a secretary.
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M. L. Abbott
K. White
EB. Compton
T. F. Welch
Albert Gaskin
David Haddix
E. A. Morgan
J. C. Jaco
Knotsville District
M. W.kinkaid
Henry Thomas
I. M. Loch
DM. Morgan
Ison Shroyer
W. W. McDaniel
Appetizing Sausage Dish and Whipped Cream Tips
The article describes frying fat to flavor sausage dishes and suggests toasted bread with anchovy paste topped with scrambled eggs as a tasty supper. It notes limiting cream to the egg white when whipping to increase volume and speed, and offers a spiced prune sauce with vinegar cinnamon for chicken, turkey, or veal.
Managing Servants and Leaders in Domestic Life
An article discusses masterful household leadership and the equal under law of mistress and maid. It argues educated masters control work, avoid prying into private matters, and notes a ten hour day for housework is impractical. It cites Good Housekeeping and includes verses and a tip on polishing furniture with old felt hats.
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Mary
Funeral Drivers Strike Paralyzes New York City Undertakers
In New York on May 14 a strike by 1,500 funeral drivers halted services citywide. About 150 bodies remained unburied as hearses left churches and mourners waited, with police protection needed after non union drivers faced attacks. Some burials delayed due to lack of carriages and streetcar transport arranged under guard. strikers seek $14 weekly pay for members of the Coach Owners' association.
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New York City
Boas of Health
Coach Owners’ Association
House or Home In Family Life
Excerpt from Mother's Magazine contrasts housekeeper and home keeper roles. It argues a true home is defined by love, books, games, music, and family participation rather than mere bricks, furnishings, or stoves. A warm, engaged parent creates a home that feels like heaven on earth.
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Mother’s
Plants at Rover Hill farm draw crowds along turnpike
Plants, including sweet potatoes cabbage and tomatoes, attract thousands at Rover Hill farm between Grafton and Thornton on the old Bearry farm route. Ms Joun A Hau oversees the display and sale of produce.
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Dentist Ad Promises Cheap Teeth and Gold Fillings
An advertisement offers quick dental work with a full guarantee for four dollars for upper or lower teeth. It touts 22 karat gold fillings for three hundred dollars and urges early engagement. The office is above Foeller's Drugstore on Main Street in Gralton, West Virginia.
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Culinary Concoctions Highlight Pie With Cream Topping
A quirky note notes apple pie pairs well with whipped cream or ice, while a cook’s rabbit is said to be best when the meat is prepared with care and proper trimming.
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