Puter Caught After Visiting Wife He Hid With Two Women
A. D. Puter, linked to Oregon land frauds, was arrested in Alameda by secret service men after resisting arrest with a pistol. He used alias James William Barr and planned to sail for China. He had rooms on Park Street and visited a Berkeley wife before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. D. Puter
Oregon
Boston
Alameda
Puter
Peter
New York
Park Street
Park, Street
Settlement ends long irrigation dispute between U S and Mexico
Secretary Root and Mexican Ambassador Caccus sign a treaty to regulate Rio Grande water use ending decades of friction. The accord recognizes Mexican rights to a fair share while the United States funds a $7 million dam and canal project. About 200000 acres could be irrigated, with 25000 acres on the Mexican side yearly. Some Western senators oppose the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Washington
Root
Caccus
Rio Grande
Senate
Engel
N. M
Portrait Mystery by Pride and a German Muse
In a tale of 18th century intrigue Sir Joshua Reynolds sought to capture Haydn’s genius without the right expression. After failing with two sittings a prince sent a German woman to converse with Haydn. As the curtain rose she spoke his native tongue, he brightened with animation and Reynolds swiftly seized his true features.
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Haydn
Joshua Leonelds
Sir Joshua
Geran
Joshua
Marriage of Mr Joe Armeey and Mrs Sarah White at Baptist church
Mr Joe W Armeey and Mrs Sarah E White, well known residents, united in marriage at the Baptist church after Sunday service, with Rev Lt Peters officiating. The Sentinel extends congratulations and wishes a long, happy life to the couple. In a separate note, Charies H Saucer petitions for discharge in bankruptcy in the Northern District of West Virginia with the court, seeking relief from debts as provided by law.
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Joe W. Armeey
Sarah E White
Baptist Church
Dlose
Lt. Peters
Clarksburg
Armeey
United States of America
Northern Ditrict
Charles H. Saucer
Alston G. Dayton
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Charlier
Graftonstor
Tully
Bey
Deslin
Chakees IL
Satenk Bankrape
Notice of hearing in West Virginia court order
On the first day of March in the West Virginia district the court orders a hearing for June at 1 o'clock in the forenoon in Clarksburg. The notice will be published in the Grafton Sentinel. Creditors and interested parties may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. The clerk will mail copies of this order to known creditors at their addresses.
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Orthurn
West Virgin
Aidcoure
Clarksbore
Grafton Sentinel
Ted
Pure
Teoma Ek Larry Moun
Teething Syrup and West Virginia Labor Campaign
An old advertisement touts Dr. Fahrney's Teething Syrup for infant ailments, alleging quick relief. A lengthy note on Temperance and Labor elements in West Virginia politics discusses the Anti-Saloon League, Prohibition ticket history, Theodore Alvord’s West Virginia Citizen, and labor federation actions to scrutinize legislative candidates ahead of county and state elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wallace
West Virginia
Sunday Papers
Labor
Anti Salon League
Ohio
Theodore Alvord
Perley A. Baker
Temperance
Anti Saloon League
Wheeling
West Virginia Federation of Labor
George C Sturgiss Nominated for Congress in Second District
Hon George C Sturgiss president of the State Board of Trade and noted tax reformer announces candidacy for the Second district congress seat. His main opponent is N G Keim of Elkview. Sturgiss is described as a militant Republican favored to win back the seat, with Roosevelt square deal stance on corporate abuses and strong Monongalia County support anticipated at the outset.
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Morgantown
G. C Sturgis
Monongalia County
Wheeling Intelligencer
George C. Sturgise
State Board of Trade
Congress
Jie
Fed
Dayton
Hei
Washington
Memorial Day Preparations Grow in Grafton Amid Civic Effort
Under Grand Army of the Republic and Grafton Board of Trade impulses, Memorial Day plans in Grafton aim for a larger turnout than in recent years with bands parades and fireworks. The city hosts six brass bands three parades G A R services and a Navajo Indian Campaign display at the fair grounds. Excursion trains offer low day rates and fundraising seeks additional contributions to cover expenses. Sidney Shirer and family relocate to the Firet ward near the Methodist church.
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Grafton
Grand Army of the Republic
Grafton Board of Trade
Ceme
Tery
Fair Grounds
P. Oj
Night B. & O
Sidney O Shirer
Firet Ward
Evans
Methodiet
Sinking funds and bond debt puzzled city records
The text traces early 1900s city sinking funds and bonded indebtedness, noting balances from April 1900 to 1905, questions about money moves, levies, and accounting gaps. It highlights Dr Thayer era and mentions specific figures like 12,500.21 and 52,500.00, with concern over 1904 and 1905 fund use.
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Rambier
Poe
Thayer
A. E. Cawaon
L. Kitamilier
RD. Mackin
Growth of the General Fund Reveals Tax Spending Concerns
The article questions how much of the Singing Fund since April 1, 1902 has been transferred to the General Fund. It notes the General Fund appears larger than records show, with figures: year ending April 1, 1900 about 9,850.85. 1904 around 38,908. historical funds modest before 1900, then rapid growth. It asks how much the city council has spent in four years and hints at transfers totaling 4,097.18.
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Theeresti
Local notes on weather and social visits in Knottsville area
The community reports dry weather and local concerns while noting visits from residents of Webster Berryburg and Grafton. Attendance at Knottsville M E church services includes Rev Hart and Epworth League events led by Scott Collina. Children’s Day plans, July 1, are announced as part of upcoming church activities. John L. Magill tears down the old U B church tower to prepare for a new brick front and moves the building, with worship to be held in the public school auditorium during construction.
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John Storm
R W Means
B. M. Wolfe
Webster
R. Hauser
Mary Cleavenger
Berryburg
M. W. Kinkaid
John McCartney
Knottaville M. E
John L. Magill
U. B
Achool
DeMoes Studio Offers Photo Gifts in Coleridor Building
Thinking of photographs? The DeMoes Studio in the Coleridor building advertises fine presents with half dozen or more items. The offer highlights available photo services and gift options for customers.
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DeMoes
Coleridor
Public Auction Sale of Grafton Lots 465 and 472
Special Commissioner Beavers will sell at public auction at Taylor County Courthouse front door on June 16, 1906 between 1 and 2 PM two city lots in Grafton West Virginia designated as blocks 465 and 472 in the Fetterman addition. Conveyed by Ed Shaughnesey and wife by deed dated 9 February 1907. Terms include cash on delivery and credit terms with note secured by good personal security.
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Thomas L. Shuttlesworth
John Slaughreeey
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Grafton
Fetterman
Maid City
Ed Shaughnesey
Eaid
Tayi County
Southern Fine Lumber Co
James H. Watson
Harrison County
Jane
Lor County
Eutate
Yates
West Grafton
J. H. Holt
Watson
Henry L. Cook
Doverass and
Paiute Steprer
Homer W. Williame
Harrigan County
W. Va
Homan W Williams
Commissioner's Notice in Virginia Public Auction Case
Fragmentary OCR shows a commissioner notice from Taylor County Virginia about a decree and a public auction. It references Charlotte E Collins versus Isaac Parton heirs and a court decree entered in June 1905. Auction to be held at the front door of the courthouse on a specified day.
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Charlotte E. Collins
Isaac Parton
Taylor Sgoaty
Viginia
Desirable West Virginia land sale in Taylor County notice
Special commissioner announces sale of 150 acre tract in Knotville district Taylor County West Virginia by decree. Terms require cash to cover costs and remainder on credit with notes, secured by judgment lien and personal security with title retention until paid. Publication ordered in Grafton Sentinel.
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Knotteville
Tee
West Virginia
Isaac Pareon
James Pareons
Counte Court
Taylor County
Wit Bank
Weil
West Virginia 1906 suit for specific performance in Taylor County
In Taylor County circuit court on the first Monday of May 1906 the suit by Lewis Bernstein against Mary d Stempie Jefferys et al seeks specific performance of J M Jefferys lifetime contract to convey real estate to Bernstein. The heirs must be required to honor the contract, with Meiker M Jefferys named non resident and to appear within a month after first publication to protect interests. Publication ordered in Graf ton Sentinel. Clerk Revie 241 J Frasx Wilsox, Clerk. Atty. for Plaintiff Buys Batcey.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Johnson C. Fleming
Ecutor
James Burnside, Jr
James E. McDonald
Josiah W. Lynch
James 5. McDonald
Grafton Sentixnel
Tegte
Frank Wilson
F Bainey
Lewis Bernstein
Mary d Stempie Jefferys
J. M. Jefferys
Arees
Meiker M. Jefferys
Grafton Sentinel
J. Frasx Wilsox
Buxs F. Batcey
Ylor
Edward Powell
Elizabeth
Chambery
Samme
John W
Lana
Sam
Onan
Salta
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Lapland
Fahrney
Pramas
Trinity
Geo. C. Sturgiss
Delle B. Kinkaid
Denver
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Bond
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