State College of Agriculture proposal stirs Morgantown debate
The letter column discusses converting the Keyser Preparatory Branch of the University into a first class agricultural and horticultural college. Proponents argue a Morgantown bias harms state progress while Keyser would offer practical training in orchards and fields. They urge establishing a statewide agriculture focus to retain funds and raise farm prosperity.
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Keyser
E. M. Grant
Morgantown
Grant
Board of Regents
University
College of Agriculture and
School of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
State University
Atkinson
Agriculture College
Thas
West Virginia
Keyser Preparatory
Morgan
Haseen
Stewart
Middlewestern
Alleghany Mountains
Commonwealth
Ion
Local notes raise smallpox recovery and community visits
Wickwire Thomas Neel is recovering from a serious smallpox attack. Visitors from Fairmont include Castor, John Weaver, Archie Grin, and Ettie Castolo to Mr. William Grims. A decoration at Current graveyard is planned for Sunday May 29 at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Wm. Grim and son visited Mrs. Abner Boylin. Otto Miller quits his job to farm with his father, preferring country work. William Henderson made a business call at Grafton. William Brown bought a new buggy for his daughter Lena. Bert Poe measured lumber at his sawmill. Glen Poe, ill with fever, is improving.
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Thomas Neel
Castor
John Weaver
Archie Grin
Ettie Castolo
Fairmont
William Grims
Wm. Grim and Son
Abner Boylin
Otto Miller
Miller
William Henderson
Grafton
William Brown
Lena
Bert Poe
Glen Poe
Scott and Forman Endorsed by Berkeley County Republicans
The Republican Central Committee of Berkeley County met to call a mass convention for June 4 at 1 PM in the Martinsburg rink. They passed resolutions praising Sen. Scott for his U.S. Senate service and urging his reelection, and supported Hon. L. J. Forman for Congress from the Second District. The meeting had full attendance and was nearly unanimous.
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Republican Central Committee
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
Sen
Scott
U. S. Senate
L. J. Forman
Congress
Damp West Virginia Weather Sparks Congressional Booklet Gift
Damp weather across West Virginia and the nation is blamed for a rise in headaches among statesmen. Congressman Geo C Sturgis receives Sentinel thanks for a neatly bound booklet with photos of all Sixty-Eighth Congress members and their committee assignments. May 30th marked a big day.
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West Virginia
Geo. C. Sturgias
The
Sentinel
Sixty-Ejret
Congress
Sturgiss Seeks renomination with service record note
Hon George C Sturgiss Republican voters of West Virginia Second District hear a letter praising past election majorities and committee appointments. He cites nearly two terms, urges continued support, and vows continued devotion and industrious service if renominated.
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Seconth
West Virginia
Congress
Loase
House of Representatives
House
Geo
C. Sturgiss
Funeral of Mrs. Holt at Bluemont Cemetery
The funeral of Mrs. Maria Isabel Holt widow of Judge John Homer Holt was held this afternoon with services at the home by Rev. J. R. Cheuveront of St. Pauls M. E. church and the church choir. A procession to Bluemont Cemetery followed where final rites were performed and pallbearers A W Burdett H W Dent Charles Marshall Harry A Abbott Benjamin R Bradford Job Jones carried the bier. Floral tokens signaled the high regard in which she was held.
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A. W. Burdett
H. W. Dent
Charles Marshall
Harry A. Abbott
Benjamin R. Bradford
Job Jones
Big Increase Shown in Railroad Earnings April 1910
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports April 1910 gross earnings of 7 211 382 versus 6 048 186 last year an increase of 1 163 196. Expenses rose to 5 115 644 from 4 108 914 up 1 006 730. Net earnings climbed to 2 096 738 from 1 939 272 up 156 466. For ten months, gross earnings reached 71 513 846 up 9 636 926. expenses 49 049 547 up 7 829 045. net earnings 22 464 299 up 1 807 881.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Death of a Baby in Flemington
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davis of Flemington was born April 28 and died May 22. The funeral was held from Bailey Chapel Monday evening, with interment in the chapel cemetery. Services were led by Rev. B. G. Chipps. Undertaker W. L. Hyson directed the burial.
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W. G. Davis
Flemington
Bailey Chapel
B. G. Chipps
W. L. Hyson
Platts Claim About Roosevelt Up Stairs Debated
A belated claim by Mr Platts that he kicked Roosevelt up stairs is seen as untenable Roosevelt was already ascending when they met and there was always room at the top for Roosevelt The remark is likened to a magnet drawing iron past any obstacle Ben Sweet Melody Flour
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Mr. Platts
Roosevelt
Mr. Platt
Unusual Sleep Theorized After 48 Hour Trance
J D Whitehair a Baltimore and Ohio railroad worker slept for nearly forty eight hours in a Parkersburg camp car. Doctors and the hospital tried ice water and other methods to wake him with no effect until Monday afternoon when he finally awoke. He recalled nothing of the episode and is expected to recover.
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Parkersburg
J. D. Whitehair
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Whitehair
H. B. Stout
Whitehall
Senior Class Exercises At Grafton High School
A large crowd gathered at Brinkman Opera House for Grafton High School senior exercises. Miss Juanita M. Miller read the Close History while Miss Miller also tracked class traits, Jake noted bond-issue opposition in the Class Grumbler, and the Girls Glee Club opened with Forget Me Not under Milinger’s musical direction.
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Carmena
Mabel Kennedy
Kia May Newton
Edna Shuck
Grace
Fawcett
Ada-Prate
Bertie Jacobson
Grace Bolmer
Hazel Bayley
Ada M. White
Miss White
Grace A. Miller
Miss Miller
Sallie Evans
Miss Evans
America
Europe
Evans
Worthiew
Dukes
Lords
Win
Powell
Kys
Lonna
Edna ‘Oplins
Ada Thayer
Ella May Newton
Harriett Grove Scroeder
Girls Glee Club
Juanita M. Miller
Jake
Insane Girl Arrested on Insanity Charge
Sheriff O A Hefner arrested Ada Weaver near Webster on a charge of insanity. Grandfather J M Weaver swore out a warrant before Justice C W Monroe around 9 o’clock. Weaver, about 21, appears demented and raves about religion. She is jailed for a morning hearing and mental examination.
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Daily Sentinel
O. A. Hefner
Ada Weaver
Webster
Brydon
J. M. Weaver
Weblater
Marathon race entries spark YMCA event in Keyser
Harry Slaver of Keyser enters the upcoming May 30 marathon under YMCA auspices. A strong field gathers with many entries, promising a lively race. Theodore faces a quiet home scene unless Oyster Bay Silver Band visits nightly.
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Theodore
Oyster Bay
Harry Slaver
Keyser
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State College of Agriculture
John J. Cornwell
Hampshire Review
Wickwire
Scott and Forman
George C. Sturgiss
Mrs. Holt
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Boston
Lava
Sweet Melody
B. and O. Railroad Company
D. Whitehair
B. & O. Employe
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