Transportation Chief F A Husted Heads Bureau
In a detailed portrait, F A Husted, 38, serves as superintendent of the Transportation Department for the B & C, overseeing operations from Grafton to Parkersburg. The piece highlights his work ethic, his staff across divisions, and the department’s smooth daily function under his leadership. It also notes Senate action on a pension bill for Col Benjamin Wilson’s Revolutionary War service, and a local wedding at the east-side home of John Murphy with John Gy Grout of Oakland, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratiom
FA. Husted
Tratas Bon
Husted
SOO Company
C2 Wy & D
Cincinnati
Hosted
Midis
Boce Os
Imberlind
JSI
Seem
Grafton
Parkersburg
Wheeling
A. B. Willianain
A. H. Mott
Belington
G W. Tin
C.J. Robinson
C. A. Keefer
Mr. Hirsted
BE. West
Dry Frazier
K. Fowler
Eo. Haral
W. Willige
Williamson F. Stalnaker
Pe J. Tatton
Senate
Rachel Wilson
Harrison County
Lindsey Kentucky
Wilson
Benjamin Wile
Colamin Wilson
Clarksburg
Heney
Wile
J. Wilson
Col Wilson
Col. Wilson
Aint
Elkins
Randolph County
John Murphy
St-Side
Gy Grout
Oakland
John Mekl
Hiki
Sheriff candidate robs away by tragic family death
Robf ather, a candidate for Sheriff, left the campaign after his daughter’s body was brought home for burial in Pontiac Michigan. The event occurred during a difficult moment for him as he remained away from his home. The notice also mentions timber prices and local pulpwood buyers in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robfather
Michigan
Plemton
West Virginia Bankers Excursion Reaches Huttonsville
The West Virginia Bankers Association met in Grafton with a large local turnout and formal addresses. Senator Elkins and General Vance were unable to attend, as the group toured Ty warts Valley to Huttonsville under a local committee escort.
Law to curb freight-train jumpers tightens enforcement
Reported in Wheeling as authorities vow strict action against those who jump on freight trains. Several people were arrested recently under the new orders and fined ten dollars plus costs. Local officers say the rules will be enforced to reduce accidents and fatalities on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Grresia
Wheeling Sud
Government building for Grafton favored in Congress
A bill introduced by Hon S B Elkins seeks a 75000 dollar appropriation for a new post office and government building in Grafton. The measure, backed by Elkins influence, is expected to pass both houses with strong local and party support. The project would recognize Grafton’s growing business and serve a wide surrounding region.
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Hon
S. B. Elkins
Congress
Grafton
U.S
ElkIns
Senate
Graftan
Alarge
Enttry
Siges
Martinsburg
Panhandle
State Medical Society Meeting Adots Next Year Plans
The State Medical Society met in Morgantown and adjourned to meet next year in Grafton. Papers on mucous membranes in grippe and alcoholism were read. A resolution supported dissections of unclaimed bodies by a university board. attendees thanked Morgantown authorities. county societies will route admission. Prosecuting Attorney Bailey commented on local politics.
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Sapho
Bay
State Medical Society
Morgantown
Grafton
Font
Toy
Organi N
Lange
Alonzo Loring
Martingburg
D. Braden. Kyle
Philadelphia
Tha Grippe
T. M. Hood
Clarksburg
J. J. Dickey
Wheeling
J. W. Hartigan
University
Board of Regents
University School of Medicine
Pirate
Decoration Day plans for Reno G A R Post No 7
Reno Post No 7 G A R updates on Decoration Day observances with Hon Thomas H McKee Indiana slated to deliver the address and the Keyser band lined up for music. Also notes bellwether political chatter, local transit proposals, and West Virginia population projections ahead of the 1900 census.
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Reno Post No.7
A. G. Dayton
Thomas H. McKee
Indiana
Diana
Post
Keyser
Memo
M. P
C. L. Queen
Rev Lynch Transferred Amid Church Congregation Swell
The M. E. Church reports Pastor Rev. PF N Lynch currently at the General Conference in Chicago may be transferred to the Southern Kansas Conference. Congregation hopes this is true as transfer would affect the present pastor and take effect soon, with public interest rising.
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M. BE
Taylor County Republican primary shows large turnout and strong ticket
The Republican primary in Taylor County drew a large vote last Tuesday with polls open from noon to pm. The tally indicates an overwhelming fall ticket and a large gain over four years ago, with named candidates including Handley McDonald Bartlett and others across offices from clerk to sheriff and commissioners. A partial tabular vote is promised and a full canvas scheduled for Saturday.
Sunday School Class Outing to Gratton and Reform School
Mrs J Hop Woods led a Sunday School class of boys including Guy Halderman Frank Kettle Hart Halderman Andrew Vitwan Charles Holt Thomas Smith and Carl Peek on a trip from Ilippi on Tuesday. They visited Gratton sights and toured the Prantytown reform school before returning home in the evening.
Lutheran Church Services Next Sunday
Regular preaching service will be held at the Lutheran Church in this city next Sunday morning and evening by the newly ordained pastor Reynard J. Hopkins.
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Lutheran Church
This City
Newk
Reynard J. Hopkins
Judge Hogans at Home and No Better
The private car of President Cowan of the B O railroad arrived in Morgantown from Baltimore with Judge Hogans who had gone for treatment. The malady worsened suddenly and there is now no hope for his recovery as residents face gloom over the deteriorating condition.
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Cowan
B. & O. Railroad
Morgantown
Beltimore
Judge Hogans
New Dominion
Couple Weds In Quiet City Ceremony At Mouser Home
Ey and Miss Ida Finley of our city were married Wednesday evening April 25. Rev C E Leatherby of Newburg officiated at the Mouser home with only close friends as witnesses.
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E. E. Richie
Ida Finley
Our City
C. E. Leatherby
Newburg
Geo. M. Mouser
Notice to Owners of Dogs Tax Requirement
Notice to dog owners that a tax is due on presentation of receipt under the revised ordinance. J. O. Chenoweth, City Collector, announces the collection authority and procedure.
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J. O. Chenoweth
Graduation Exercises at Grafton High School Mark Year End
The Grafton High School closes another successful term with five graduates, including Virginia Bathri Reed and Pilate H Renny. A detailed program featured essays and declamations by students, culminating in valedictorian Edward G. Dudley and a sermon by Dr. P. B. Hebert. A later address by Queen highlighted education opportunities, with a strong audience present for commencement events in the school auditorium. A separate note recounts the remarkable buggy accident near the Keene farm, where Robert Starke and family escaped with minor injuries.
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Grafton
Iherteren
Virginia Bathri Reed
Pilate H Renny
Pal
Igeh
el Sk
Nate
Oamot
Soong
Vary
Rey Queen
Hae Pvetherd
PB. Hican
Indies
Whitey
Swai
Edward G. Dudley
Taglios
Robert Starke
Gratton
Meadland
Fetterman
Keenet Farm
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F. A. Husted
Miles Main
Transportation Department
Railmons Ory, Aloyi Mit
Sal
West Nininia Pulp d Paper Co
Piedmont
W.va
Deid
Boe
West Virginia
Huttonsville
Brinkman’s Hall
Coneuitree
L. E. Sands
National Exchange Bank
Association
J. Hallanagan
Grafton Presbyterian Church
M. H. Dent
Supreme Court
Sucal Banks
C. PB. Guard
J.T. Carskaddon
Keyser Bank
Sand
J. B. Finley
Th and
Guaranty ¢Aries
Francis Heer
Kingsvond Bank
IL BR. Warfield
Elkins National Bank
C. E. Jotline
Mannington Exchange
K. & C. Otticiais
Graftons
Taylor County
Anelé Sam Anid
Hathaway
Painter
Benj. F. Say
Hayman
N. M. Pee
Messia
Juco
Wells
Justice of the Peace
Benj F. Bailey
Taylor County Court
Hi Ton
W. Va
Janes
Kitzwiller Vans
Becta
Robert Phillipa
Virgil T. Handley
Mr. Hadley
Ee Sasino
South Side
Bryan
Democratic Party
Main Street
Enterprise
Hlueville
Blueville
Huntington
Parkerspurg
Charleston
Fairmont
Bluefield
Handley Ira McDonald
Bartlett
Orney
Bailey
House of Delegates
B. F. Sa. Barr
Fleer “Clore” County
Conk. Hig
Lutheran Church Services
Anotter
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