Rock-ribbed Democrats Hold Quiet County Convention
The Democratic county convention met at the courthouse in poor weather with about 150 attendees. Key actions included nominating Andrew Jackson Dadisman for county superintendent, J. W. Jacobse for county court, and Dr. R. Mackin for state House of Delegates, all approved unanimously despite some hesitation about Mackin. The event also featured remarks by Judge Marmaduke H. Dent and anticipation of upcoming campaign events and speakers across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chae
H. Straub
Charleston
Mr. Martin
Joseph Reed, Jr
Andrew Jackson Dadisman
Newton Dadieman
Boothecreek
Frank A. Poe
Nominon
J. W. Jacobse
Fetterman
Z M Cochran
Geo. W Reynolds
Boothe Green
J Marshall Ford
Cochran
Reynold
G. Morrow
Boothacreek
Thos. Joyce
House of Delegates
George F. Clelland
R. Nl Mackin
Mackin
Machin
Geo. W Poe
Tne
Poe
United States
Marmaduke H. Dent
Congress
Ant
Hen
Your Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Heart
A historic advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a remedy for heart trouble with claims of improving circulation and reviving lungs, nerves, and the whole system. It includes testimonials, a money back guarantee, and an invitation to request a free trial package from Medical Laboratories in Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Janese
Dria
Miles
S Coi Laboratories
Elkhart
Ind
Runaway Implements Severe Yet Narrow Escape in Town
Mise Ferrie on Main street narrowly avoided serious injury when her horse bolted from half-hitched position. The buggy wheel struck her as it ran to Luzadder, smashing the rig and frightening bystanders. A second pony and phaeton were also damaged nearby as bystanders halted the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Monda
Mine Grace Ferrie
Main Street
Mise Ferrie
Lover
O Ber
Boyd Street
Luzadder
Berrie
Argey
L. L. Loar
Prontytown
Lesie
Lesie Received Quite A Pumper of Bruises and Scratches Raph Nuzom
J Animal Home
Grafton Highs Tie Muddy Local Football Game
Rain soaked the field as Grafton High School battled Mannington style football to a scoreless draw. Fumbles and a sideline injury to quarterback Williams hindered progress while spectators dwindled in the downpour. Next week the Highs host Fairmont in a slated intercity clash on local grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Mannington
Williame
Etar
Slane Carnet Jett
Jacaie Moran
Abbe
Jeli Goard
Keo
Googe
Cenit
Sineel
Goard
Whitman Een
Nighie Lackie Eben Ety
Eat Malone
Vitae aurterQouk
Rennibger Newton
Bale Jenkins
Twenty Bodies Recovered After Pocahontas Mine Disaster
The Pocahontas collieries mine explosion killed or left missing between 75 and 100 workers. Names of identified dead include W. Kelly Hull Richarde George Radford Henry Green and others. Many bodies were blown apart. eleven telephone boys died instantly. two heroes, Brown and Odin, perished rescuing colleagues as Bluefield traffic carried mournful crowds toward Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Collieries Company
Aus Uyt
W. Kelly
Hull Richarde
George Radford
Henry Green
Will Davie
J Daniel
John Cumbe
Paul Valerie
Betty Estony
George Clark
E. B. Cook
John Odham
James Brown
Henry Ward
Dick Moorman
John Green
Brown
John Odin
Jage Fames
Cutsine
Bluefield
Pocahontas Colliaries
Pocahontas
Fiat
Rescuerateieqiuvues
Murder and suicide near Jennings town in Virginia area
B W Jennings, wealthy lumberman and president of First National Bank of Hendricks WV, shot himself at Jennings Town near Hendrick, Va. His condition is serious. Family denies intentional self harm. In Wheeling a dead man with a gunshot wound was found near water edge, unclear cause and no weapon found. Carried by police to investigate possible murder or self harm. a 32 caliber cartridge found in pocket and a note referencing K Smith. Local social notes mention Angie Grimm and Master Playford visiting, and Master Neil Holt’s trip to Blueville.
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Gratton
Brinkman Opére
Hit
Geos
Sturgies
Congress
Taylor County
Simpeon
Knotteville
Grafton
Brinkman Opera House
Ollock
Cumberland
B. W Jennings
Fiest National Bank
Hendricks
W. Va
Jenningstown
Jennings Bros
Hendrick
I. Ie
Elains
Jennings
Charlie Jennings
Garrett County
Wheeling
Stie
Tle Townie K. Smith
Pittsburg
K. Smith
Otto Bros
Franketown Ave
Park Ave
Discrimination Alleged in Oil Rate Case Trial
In Indianapolis, Oct. 8, the Louisville & Nashville Railroad admitted a practice claimed to violate Indiana law by charging lower rates Evansville to Mt Vernon than intermediate points while denying charges of discrimination in a National Oil company suit. The rail line asserts lawful privileges may be granted by the railroad commission with penalties for offenses. The case sits among many Indiana railroads named as respondents in the suit from smaller oil firms alleging unjust freight rates benefiting Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolia
National Oil Company
Louisvil and Noshville Railroad Company
Indiana Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Evansville
Mt. Vernon
Railroad Commission
Louisville and Nashville
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Wwe
Joe Cannon
Brinkman Opera Houe
Cannon Ie
West Va
Parkereburg
Weet Virgiia
J. H. Beal
Scio
American Pharmaceutica Association
Wo Va
Anon Katte
Brock Dawson
National Reg Bureau
David Armatrong
Uhigg
Frewington
Armstrong
Femington T
Berryburg
Vincent’e Enper
igo.Preiss & Lots
Main St
Grafton, W. Va
Davie Bijie
J. E. Eliwor
Che Ree
Mies
Angie Grimm
Master Playford
Newburg
Neil Holt
Blueville
Amalel
Reynolds
Ac.atamp
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
Ohio Federation of Labor
Akron
Henry Ott
Cincinnati
Thomas Rumsey
Toledo
J. A. Robinson
Canton
Mike Goldsmith
Cleveland
Marty Higgins
Youngstown
J. P. Sheridan
American Federation of Labor
Columbus
Auburn
Edwin Black
Mattie Cannon
Abbott Alexander Kendall
Lucas County
Iowa
H. E. Kendall
Albiala
Black
Standard Oil
Findlay
Attor
William L. Davids
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oi
Lexington
Henry R. Prewitt
Kentucky
Peabody
The
Mutual Life Insurance of
New York
Frankfort
Hindman
Louisville
Mutual
Tennessee
Mary
Adolph Ladenburg
Westbury
L. 1
Cleveland, O
Lake Shore Railroad
J. W. Buats
Harry Wilfred
Bunts
Wilfred
St. Petersburg
Mechael
Nicholas
Pincess Patricia
Connanght
Edward
Grand Divke
Des Moines
Agar Packing Company
Dow Moines
Chicago, Rockieland and Pacide Failroad
Amer Ft
Hillshore
Riley Chaeney
Here
Dedooart
Cg, & C. Traction Failroad
Gibboney
Philadelphia
D. C. Gibboney
Frederick J. Shoyer
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