5600 Acres of Coal Land Sold in Despard’s Purchase
A record of a major coal land sale shows 5,600 acres in Taylor Preston and Monongalia counties transferred to Duncan L. Despard by Guy D. and Percy Gott, former Nathan Goff estate, noted as the largest coal sale in months. Additional deeds include Flemington tracts sold for 7,000 to Claude Fleming and wife and other neighborhood transfers through to $2,400 for land near Rosemont. Public records logged at the county courthouse last week.
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Taylor
Preston
Moongalia
Dun
Philadelphia
Claude P. Fleming
Court House
Francis M. Hicks
Clarence McIntosh
Mike Vihala
St. Fleming
Courty House
Simpson
W. C. Cress
Adren Lyne
Flemington
C. H. Henderson
M. M. Sayres
Booths Creek
Civic boosters approve lengthy local program for Grafton
The Chamber of Commerce directors on Friday approved a threefold plan to guide civic services in Grafton for the coming year. The Major Program envisions 26 committees and initiatives like smoke abatement, hotel development, clean water, library expansion, street improvements, city planning, and park projects, with a broad agenda of accompanying activities and a long roster of appointed members.
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Chamber of Commerce
Grafton
Gros
Delays Hit Main Street Paving Project Over Brick Shortage
Morongahela Construction of Fairmont reports brick shipments delayed by Thornton Fire Brick Company provoking a 10 to 15 day slowdown on the Taylor County Main Street project. County officials consider action against the brick supplier as debates loom at the next court and road advisory board session.
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CITY
Taylor County
Morongahela Construction Company
Fairmont
Thornton Fire Brick Company
Taylor ‘County Court
Poard
Clarksburg
Angus Ferguson
Thornton
Leonard Street
Market Street
Taylor County Court
Taylor County Court and
19 Year Old Boy Charged With New Jersey Crime
Clifford Hayes aged 19, admirer of Pearl Bahmer who found the bodies of Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs Elinear Rhinehard Mills, was arrested and charged with first degree murder. Raymond Schneider, present at the scene, acted as material witness and signed a statement claiming Hayes killed in what he described as mistaken identity. Prosecutors Beekman and Striker reported the arrest and details.
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New Brunswick
A.P
Clifford Hayes
Pearl Bahmer
Edward Wheeler Hall
Elinear Rhinehard Mills
Raymond Schneider
Bahmer
Beekman
Striker
Middlesex
Summerset
Schneider
Hays
Stricker
Community program urged for Grafton citizens
The message from Good Roads leaders and the Grafton Chamber of Commerce appeals to every citizen to study and support the official Grafton development program. It stresses unity across organizations, the urgency of collective effort, and acknowledges past indifference as the obstacle to progress. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during bereavement and illness.
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UL. G. Bord
JL. Bush
Good Roads
W._A Rapyers
J M. Riffee
Guy Manear
Gee Bennett
W. L. Bush
A. O. Dyott
Angus Ferguson
H. B. Plesher
D. A. Larue
U. S. Morrow
Lodge
Rogs
H.C. Compton
Bartlett In
Rafton
Grafton
Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Shephard
New Dean Named for West Virginia University College
Morgantown Oct 6 Dr George Rt Lyman chief inspector of plant pathology at the United States department of agriculture in Washington has been elected dean of the West Virginia university college by the state board of education He will succeed Dr J L Coulter who resigned in 1921 Hy
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Morgantown
W.C
George Rt. Lyman
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
West Virg Eiite University—College
State Board of Education
Lyman
J. L. Coulter
Tragic murder suicide in Rochester home
William E Wheeler killed his three young children Ethlyn Grace and Russell in a bathtub then shot himself. Despondent over unemployment he left a note urging his wife Milly to settle bills, after which police broke in as she fainted. the bodies lay together in the half full tub.
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Rochester
N. Y
Ethlyn
Grace
Russell
William E. Wheeler
Milly
Drought Fear Eased by Weekend Rains in Taylor County
Taylor county farmers reported relief as steady weekend rains halted drought fears. Crops showed early signs of drought impact, but Saturday rainfall revived wells and springs, easing concerns that damage would be extensive. Charles Talot Webster was in town for errands and visiting friends.
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Taylor County
Personal Notices The City Sees Many Local Reunions
Local society notes record Wallace Henderson and W W Lambert departing for Parkersburg for the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge. Others return from visits, attend studies, or handle errands in Morgantown Clarksburg and nearby towns.
McGraws Giants Win Second Consecutive World Series Title
New York scene reports McGraws fighting Giants defeating the Yankees 5 to 3 at the Polo Grounds to clinch their second straight World Series title. The game featured an eighth inning rally turning the tide in a tightly contested series finale.
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MecGraw
New York
Polo Grounds
McGrew
Fighting Giants
Chesses
McGraw
Yanks
Nationals
Kelly
Cunning’m
King
Snyder
E. Smith
Witt
McMillan
Dugan
Ruth
R. Mer
Schang
Ward
Scott
Bush
Parents as Educators in Hillman Kent Case
A domestic tale explores a mother and Mrs. Kent discussing Hillman, a boy who destroys a window to please others. They consider the desire to fit in and be understood, noting how politeness can blur lines with acting out. The dialogue reflects a cautious approach to discipline and empathy.
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Hillman
Tience
Susan
Duke
Kent
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Bert Kitzmiller
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J. D. Demoss
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