Death of Mrs Fanny Gramm Remains City’s Estimable Lady
The death of Mrs. Fanny Gramm wife of Ex-Senator S. H. Gramm occurred about 1:10 this morning at her West Main Street home after weeks of illness. Survived by her husband and four daughters and one son, funeral at 2 pm Sunday from Bluemont Cemetery with Rev. James A. McClelland and Rev. Dr. J. H. Flanagan officiating.
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Daily Sentinel
Fanny Gramm
S. H. Gram
Main Street
Gramm
Dolphin County
Pennsylvania
Carrie
Anna M
HA. Jarrett
Jennie
George ©. Gramm
Scranton
Presbyterian Church
Bluemont Cemetery
John A. McCabe
James A. McClelland
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Flanagan
First Regiment Band Engaged for Decoration Day
The Board of Trade has secured the First Regiment Band of Fairmont for Decoration Day. This renowned musical organization is one of the finest in the state and will add a notable attraction to the event at the Genteepee IRAE location.
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First Regiment
Board of Trade
Fairmont
Stottdale
Fetterman Base Ball Company
G A R Encampment Concludes in Wheeling with Officers Elected
After a pleasant meeting the annual G A R encampment closed in Wheeling. New Department Commander T Hartley Marks and officers were elected for 1908 09. Delegates to Toledo National Encampment were named with alternates. A resolution called for monuments on Civil War battlefields where West Virginia troops served.
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Wheeling
Nail City
T. Hartley Marks
Duvall
Wellsburg
W. Hat Hoffman
Morgantown
John M. Millan
Gooch
Rymer
J. Engle
Meade
Fairmont
J. H. Brownfield
Council of Administration
Thomas Bayles
Lyon
Independence
Thomas V. Swinburn
London
Charleston
C.T. Reed
J. W. Holliday
Thomas GC. Milled
Free Schools
Department
West Virginia
J. W. Burns
Th. Rexroad
Heard
C. Miller
T. M. Adams
Ravenswood
R. J. Greer
Harrisville
Richard Robertson
New Bishop of Monongalian Named in Program
Morgantown May 21 Reverend William F. Anderson was elected one of eight new bishops by the Methodist Episcopal Conference. At 48 he is the first choice of the quadrennial meeting and the first bishop from West Virginia. Born near Jaston, he is the son of William and Elizabeth Anderson who came from Ireland. He studied at Ohio Wesleyan, West Virginia University, and Drew Theological Seminary, and preached first at Mt Zion church in Cheat. He has preached in Morgantown and is brother of local real estate dealer W. Anderson and Blanche Anderson of Spruce Street.
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Morgantown
Wiliam F. Anderson
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Anderson
West Vrema
Jaston
William and
Elizabeth Anderson
Ireland
Ohio Wesleyan University
West Virginia University
Drew Theological Seminary
Mott Avenue Church
New York City
Monongalia
W. Anderson
Blanche Anderson
Spruce Street
McKin ley Block Auction In Canton Estate Sale
The McKinley block on South Market Street in Canton will be sold at public auction tomorrow morning by Sheriff Wilson. Appraised at 60,000 dollars, the sale was ordered by Abner McKinley’s estate administrator with heirs’ representatives approving the remainder of the President’s heirs.
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Presiden McKinley
Canton
Canton, C
McKinley
South Market Street
William McKinley
Sheriff Wilson
Abner McKinley
Temperance drive gains speed with Frick Coke order
The temperance push strengthens as the H. C. Frick Coke Company bans intoxicants for over 20 000 workers from twenty nationalities. Proponents argue sobriety boosts performance and cuts mining accidents linked to drinking, with expected influence spreading to other industries and facing limited defiance.
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H. C. Frick Coke Company
Pittsburg
Postmasters in West Virginia Census Figures Revealed
A census bulletin reports West Virginia has 2212 postmasters with 235 women. Only four postmasters earn over 2000 yearly and two women reach 1400. The state lists 1267 federal staff outside postmasters and 360 in Washington. It notes 15,000 soldiers on government payrolls nationally, with West Virginia having few. There are 208 African American postmasters nationwide, and West Virginia contributes a small share.
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West Virginia
Washington
United States
Remembered Mr. Abbott at Gratton Post Office
The Gratton Post Office clerical and carrier force honored Assistant Postmaster Harry A. Abbott who has resigned to take a better position in the First National Bank with a costly umbrella as a token of their respect and the long friendship since he began as assistant postmaster.
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Mr. Abbott
Gratton Post Office
Harry A. Abbott
First National Bank
Spicy Times in Conference of Methodist Protest
Pittsburg reports on the Methodist Protestant conference where union with the United Brethren is urged and debated. A divisive night session included sharp attacks on Mrs Spidel and shifts in the union plan. A forthcoming morning vote is expected, with commissions to negotiate with the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Methodist
Pittsburg
United Brethren
T.H. Lewis
Methodist Protestant Conference
Committee On Church Union
Star Chamber
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Methodists of America
Morgantown Republican Papers to Merge into One
Morgantown May 21 The Morgantown Evening Post and the Morgantown Chronicle both Republican organs of Monongalia county are rumored to merge under one management into a joint paper the Post Chronicle or Chronicle Post. No official statement is available today but an announcement is expected around early June as two papers have long shared party patronage and efforts at union have repeatedly failed.
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Morgantown
Morgantown Evening Post
Morgantown Chronicle
Monongalia
County
Post-Chronicle
Chronicle-Post
The
Chronicle
Donations Flow to Monongah Mines Relief Fund
Rt Rev P J Donahue of Wheeling sends 3297 03 dollars to Monongah Mines Relief Committee in Fairmont as part of 5387 40 subscribed so far. The bishop notes forwarding 2040 37 already and hopes funds aid widows and orphans.
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Fairmont
Monongah Mines Relief Committee
P. J. Donahue
Wheeling
J. E. Sands
W. Va
J. EB. Sands
Treas
Monongah Mines Relief
J. J. Donabue
Notice of stock increase and name change in West Virginia firm
At a May 2 1908 stockholders meeting in Grafton West Virginia the Patent Holding and Manufacturing Company will propose increasing authorized capital from 40 to 500 shares and changing the par value to 100. The company will also rename to American Mechanical Machine Company with total authorized capital set at 50000. John A McCabe president confirms.
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Patent Holding and Manufacturing Company
West Virginia
Benj. F. Bailey
Grafton
Patent ,Holding & Manufacturing Company
American Mechanical Machine Company
Mothers Day Movement A Great Success
Miss Anna Jarvis of this city inspired Mothers Day in Sunday schools nationwide. Carnation Day in Grafton and the spread to Philadelphia and other cities marked the observance. Philadelphia reports show 175000 children and 4400 teachers honored mothers, with addresses, recitals, and songs. The movement aims to honor parents annually in churches and schools, with over one million participants estimated this year. Also notes real estate changes in Berryburg and Webster involving H J Dalton, N Jones, C Hinkle, T B Gayle, M Parsons, and R E Knight.
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Anna Jarvis
Jarvis
Grafton
M. E
Philadelphia
the Inquirer
Janna R. Jarvis
H. J. Dalton
Berryburg
W. Va
West Main Street
Nathan Jones
First Ward
R. M. Parrish
Parrish
West Washington Street
Clarence Hinkle
Webster
Thos. B.gayle
East Washington Street
Mary C. Parsons
Robert E. Knight
New Cars Are Here To Serve Memorial Day Crowds
The Grafton Traction Company announces two new summer cars arriving and ready for operation by Memorial Day with six cars planned to handle large crowds. Additional service expected for Friday baseball game crowds and possible earlier use. City Collector Henry J. Pracht sprained ankle while playing baseball and hobbles with crutches.
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Grafton Traction Company
The
Traction Company
Mr. Peach
Henry J. Pracht
Ysual Water
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New York
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Aiken Avenue
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Woman's Home Mission Board
G. M. Gill
Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Protestant Church
Washington, D. C
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Gill
Mission Board
United Presbyterian Church
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Spider
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Committee On Union
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North Carolina
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Union
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Indiana
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Arkansas
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Committee On Home Missions
Seattle
Cincinnati
Home Board
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Board of Foreign Missions
General Conference
Boards of Missions
Board of Home Mission
T. C. McCain
Indianapolis
C. L. Queen
A. 0. Horney
Ohio
H. H. Roevin
T. A. Hunter
Japan
FT. Togg
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Illiam Wood
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Cheek
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Mothers’ Day Movement
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