Lookabaugh Addresses Local Labor on Republican Policy
machinist John W Lookabaugh spoke to Baltimore and Ohio shop workers at South Cumberland urging support for pro labor protection and national prosperity. He praised a schoolmate running for Congress and said workers should back the candidate with a record of protecting labor interests.
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John W. Lookabaugh
Baltimore and Ohio
South Cumberland
Daily News
Baltimore
Ohio
Lookabsugh
Veary
Maryland
Mr. Lookabaugh
Congress
Col
George A. Peorre
Lookabough
Igke
Star Route Mail Service Reform Sparks Rural Delivery Push
The postoffice department reforms aim to keep star route contracts with local residents along the mail line. Rural delivery expands, reducing need for distant contractors while encouraging carriers to aid farmers and accept roadside mail boxes. Bids for routes in this county close January 8, 1901 with specifics on bonds and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tram Dent
Knottsville
Bond
McConkey
Liontown
Peppa and
Astor
Flemington
Meadland
Ton
Tappan
McGee
Pruntytown
Fetterman
Postoges Leasing
Haville
Political speaking tour schedule announced for October
Republican speakers Hon E M Showalter and others plan campaign talks at Flemington Claude Rock Branch Tyrconnell Graf ton Knottsville and Simpson on October dates, with events including October 42 13 18 20 26 and 2 p m or 7 30 p m timings.
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Knottsville
Simpson
Telegraphers Got Higher Wages Amid Prosperity
B & C Employes Column notes telegraphers wage raise and general railroad prosperity. Mentions Engine No. 1503 tuned out, Foreman changes, several firings and hires, sick leaves, track and yard work, and relief at Monday rain. References various officials, engine numbers, divisions, and transfers across the M. R. and B&O lines.
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Wren
Bradford
Fikina
Frank Bennett
George Deck
Berryville
W. KE. Bapney
W.J
Kenoweth
Tlugh Machia
Soo Line
John Oday
W Vaal
Mt Clare
D. A. Hefner
Wm. E. Barrett
Guy Ringler
Baltimore
M. R
Clarksburg Yard
T. Fitegerald
Charles G. Leonard
James Madison Tutt
Keyser
Eand Ohio Yard
Cherry
P. Southy
M. BR
Joby Oday
West Virginia
Clarksburg
M.R
Shinnstow
Grafton Park
Round House
Wesley Setton
Job Thompson
C. Burnside
Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore and Ohio
Swanton
Altamont
Grafton
Airmont
Great Speech by Hon W D Bynum at Brinkatin Opera House
Hon W D Bynum of Indiana, a former Democrat turned money advocate, spoke to a large Taylor County audience at Brinkatin Opera House Friday afternoon. He defended honest money and criticized Bryanism, delivering a spirited address that boosted Republican perspectives.
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W. D. Bynum
of Indias
Taylor County
Brinkatin Opera House
Bynum
Elkina
Indiana
Congress
Bryan
Quentin
Ty Unedoa
Local Pick-Ups Express Small Town Happenings
Weston visitors and East Main Street residents appear in town notes. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Chicken Pie social in Brinkman's Hall on Thursday Oct 18. A portrait of Hon W J Bryan by Geo L Blaney stands at the Democratic HQ in the M and M bank building. J Clark Laweller just returned from Charleston after attending a State Board of Agriculture meeting. Hon A H Lowrie of Illinois spoke at Roderick schoolhouse to a large enthusiastic audience. Dr S M Hardman offers free consultations for eye ear nose throat services in Graf ton. Barry Maxwell, likened to Billy Emerson, to perform in A Hole in the Ground here soon. L L and George W Loar with Northcott Morris Co lease new Lownds building on Third Street for a clothing business. Northcott and Morris operate in Huntington. Morris to manage new store. Prosecuting Attorney Ira E Robinson’s stock sale at his Barbour County farm drew many purchasers including shorthorn cattle. H B Scrannage, Jas W Jacobs, and Wate Means attended with others from Upshur and neighboring counties. Buyers paid strong prices as farmers invest in well bred stock. WANTED Women and girls aged 13 to 35 for a hosiery and underwear mill in Newville PA. High rent incentives offered for large families to relocate immediately.
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Naylor Proudfoot
Weston
Minnis Page
East Main Street
Fairmont
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Brinkman's Hall
Geo. L. Blaney
W.J. Bryan
Democratic
M.& M. Bank
Barry Maxwell
Billy Emerson
New York
Messrs L. L
George W. Loar
Our City
Lownds
Lon Third Street
Clarksburg
Northcott, Morris and Co
Northcott and Morris
Huntington
Morris
Ira E. Robinson
Barbour
Mr. Robinson
H. B. Scrannage
Jas. W. Jacobs
Wate Means
Upshur
Death of Willis Howell and local millinery notes
Willis Howell died peacefully at 41 years 9 months and 29 days after a measured Christian conversion scene during illness. The piece recalls his charitable life, prayerful end, and hope of heaven, then shifts to praise for local fashion stores Hendrickson, Bee Hive, La Marshal, and American Bazar with notes on opening dates and shopper appeal. It also mentions the Union Oil Company of Taylor county forming to drill Rector oil well and reports Mrs. J. B. Harvey's sudden death on Long Run.
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Willis
Willis Howell
Hendrickson Company
Bee Hive
la Marshal
Sévrence
J. B. Harvey
Long Run
Bimpson and
Webster
Harvey
Our County
A. Rightmire
Our City
Diphtheria Claims 14 Year Old Harry Poe Near Lron Town
Harry Poe aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs E Poe of near Lron town died Monday October 8 1900 after a short illness of diphtheria. Funeral was held Wednesday morning with interment at Haymond cemetery. The funeral service will be conducted in the Presbyterian church next morning.
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Webster
Rome Frum
Wilson
M. E
Bailey Roac
More
Adaline Miller
D.W. Arble
Claudius Philipps
Haymond
Robert Ford
Dudley Miller
FM. Knotts
J.W. Jolson
Pittsburg
Harry Poe
E Poe
Lrontown
Haymond Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Grafton Board of Trade Meets Over Pittsburgh Offer
A Friday meeting at the mayor’s office invites all citizens to discuss a Pittsburgh firm’s plan to relocate a factory to Grafton. The town could gain a large enterprise if terms persuade the firm to move, and residents are urged to attend to voice support or concerns.
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Mayor's Office
Grafton
Board of Trade
Pittsburg
Virginia
Jefferys Wins Constable Race in Precinct Meeting
J M Jefferys elected constable by a one vote margin at the Republican precinct meeting held at Jolliffe Building. Candidates Altres Shaw Will Stemple and Wit Powell also ran with Shaw the runner up. Jefferys, long a merchant in town, is stepping into the role due to health-related retirement.
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Republican
Jolliffe
J. Mad
Altres Shaw
Will Stemple
Wit Powell
Jefferys
Shaw
Jefferyn
Ba P
Avery
Hunter Stuck Bags Two Fine Tom Turkeys Near Irontown
E L Stuck shouldered his gun last week and traveled to Irontown where he downed two of four gobblers. The birds weighed a combined 36 pounds, with one turkey weighing 193 pounds to be sent to his brother Was Stuck. The Draggiat of West Grafton notes another hunter secured the Nico home amid questions of rifle and shotmanship.
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E. L. Stuck
Abe
Irontown
Stuck
Bia Scheefi
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Still Haat
Charleston
Washington Post
Thomas B. Davis
Holt
Davia
Miller
Roosevelt
Maple Run
Thelfall
Gov. Roosevelt
Wheeling
Benwood
Moundaville
New Martinsville
Sistersville
St. Mary's
Waverly
Ravenswood
Manon City
Point Pleasant
Hurricane
St. Albany
Headley
Thurmond
Hinton
Gramm
Magill
Mesara
Benriset
Grafton Volunteer Fire Company
McCormick Block
8 M.ve
Thi City
Baltimore d Ohio Railroad Company
Pullman Company
Pullman
Fairmont Lumber Firm
Cot’ Eines Dam
Mias Hallie
Westerman
W. Walter
Frank" Knotta
J. K. Decte
Newbury
Wmn
Judies
W. T. Walter
Johnny
Abraham Johnsen
Blueville
Homer Johnson
John Mason
Valley Falls
W.T Robinson
Will Bishop
John Stout
Barbour County
Lem Peters
Richard Dodson
West Union
Henry Reddehouse
John Prince
Braxton County
Jacob Poe
James ‘Binson
Helen McGee
Anino “McGee
Costa
James Cam
Bay Mn
H. C. Owens, Esq
Rock Branch
C. H. Litchman
The
Knights of Labor
Tyrconnell
A. B. White
Alston Grayton
B. & C. Employes
J. Clark Laweller
State Board of Agriculture
A. H. Lowrie
Ilinois
Roderick School House
G.osp
M. Hardman
Too
Newville
Grafton’s Fine Stores
New Oil Company
Union ‘Oi Company
A. L. ‘Washburn
Rector
Board OF Trade Meeting
M. Annon
Montaville
Arble
Wm. Jenkins
Eugene Sommerville
Paul Demoss
Kramer
Thornton
Gratton
Z. Annon
Morgantown
E. L. Powell
Sentinel
J. K. Hagans
Lloyd Warthen
Amanda Arble
Ww. Arble
Mrs Arble
Cberchs Aaspinaster
Lee
O Ae
J. M. Jefferys
Constable
Nico
West Grafton
Lot
Eae Er
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