Local notes men and moves in Grafton area
A long column of brief items lists residents visiting, traveling, or returning. Notable mentions include Mrs. Mary Nassos traveling to Philadelphia then Ireland. Iva Poe leaving his delivery job for a month’s rest. Jordon Phillips jailed in connection with a death near Kirtland. various local residents visiting family in Wheeling, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, and other towns. and social events, church notices, and a reward offer for a store robbery suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Poe
Ruhl and
Koblegad
Grafton Grocery Company
Pugh and
Victor Lucas
Morrison
J. 1
Love
Citie
Deete
Washington
Baltimore
Frederick
Rory Waugh
Barbour County
Walnut Street
C. A. Keefer
Beech Street
George W. Lear
Oakland
Nellie Shumaker
West Side
Chicago
Ben Bradford
New York
Louise Thayer
Werner
Altoona
Charles Stolzenfels
East Mai Street
Anna Stolzenfels
Wee
Ray Zimmerman
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Roy
Theodore Criskenberger
Lutehran Parsonage
West Washington Street
Meyers
Altoona Pa
Rosa Stollzenters
Hemline
Pridgeport
Theatore Crickenbergy
Washington Stree
W. G. Byers
St. Paul's ME. Church
Daily Sentinel
John Reese
St. John
St. Mary's Hospital
Clarksburg
Margaret Foley
R. L. Clark
J. 4. Kaumman
Cumber
Mary Smith
L.A. Smith
Gro. L. Jolliffe
C. B. Blaneylettch
Lancaster
Earl J. Jackson
First Ward
J. G. StClair
Kngland
Smoky City
Pitt
Amin
Fairmont
Keane
The
Sont Hide
Dhatrier
Taxpayer notice listing 1919 tax collecting dates
Notice to tanpayers announcing deputy will collect taxes in multiple towns on specified dates for 1919 with a 2.12 percent discount for full payment and 2.5 percent after December 4 1919. Tax books at court house with 10 percent interest after January 1 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittavenny
Tappan
Meadland
Webster
Simpson
Rosemont
Flemington
Coell
Boothsville
Astor
Sand Lick Mines
Court House
Recruiting Officers Here to Visit Clarksburg
Corporal John J. Prancis tours town on a canvassing trip to Clarksburg and Victory to recruit for all Army branches. He will be at the Ward House until Thursday, visiting ex-soldiers and urging enlistment or reenlistment from Philippines Islands to Siberia with stops at several locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Prancis
Clarksburg
Victory
Francis
Army
Vravice
Philippines
Panama
Cami
China
Uawiian Islands
al [Naka On
Siberia
Ward House
Thibrwday
Gompers Plan to End Strike Not Popular
Washington October 14 After secret session a committee of fifteen of the industrial conference adjourned with a program for the full conference tomorrow The committee approved presenting Samuel Gompers labor federation arbitration resolution for the steel strike but capital opposed it A separate adjustment plan was developed to foster labor capital understanding and could spark a conflict over subjects like collective bargaining equal pay for women the eight hour day immigration and production
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Apital
Gompers
Antaing
Miners See possible terms shift with federal mediation
Reported in Philadelphia Oct 13 amid a stalled conference between coal operators and miners a general strike for November 1 was tentatively shelved as both sides agreed to meet again. Federal mediation and Washington interests were noted as likely to reconnect the disputes, with United Mine Workers President John Low en route to Indianapolis and a strike vote considered by telegraph if needed after Cleveland convention actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
O Metals
Washington
John 'S. Low
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Taos Ny
Cleveland
Thomas Brewster
Tineti
Conservien
SONU
Nefore Teny Iak-Tratig
Ctty
Elebja
Miners strike call discussed at Clarksburg meeting
A large crowd gathered at First M. H. church in Clarksburg to hear a spokesman outline that coal production would be kept at maximum over the next two weeks. The event also launched plans for a nationwide evangelistic drive by the Methodist Episcopal Church aiming to convert one million persons. Several West Virginia ministers attended the session, joining delegates from broader Methodist fields, as the conference adjourns today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ance
Mainain
Max’ Simma
M. H
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Columb
Palmer predicts falling living costs in United States
In Philadelphia on October 14 Attorney General Palmer said living costs will soon drop nationwide. He noted food prices have fallen about twenty five percent across the country and that Pennsylvania’s campaign for lower prices should have a similar effect, with beef prices also easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Palmer
Mystic Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year
Mystic Lodge No. 75 A F and A M held its regular meeting to elect officers for the ensuing year. Named are Averett L. McDaniel Worshipful Master Walter E. Cook Senior Warden Edgar W. Doll Junior Warden F Brinkman Treasurer 0 Newton Secretary W C Byers Chaplain W T Lilly J B Bridford Stewards Corey Cures Senior Deacon Charles Skaggs Junior Deacon James T Shroyer Tier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Averett L. McDaniel
Walter £. Cook
Edgar W. Doll
F. . Brinkman
Newton
W.C. Byers
W. T. Lilly
J.B. Bridford
Corey Cures
Charles Skaggs
James T. Shroyer
Donshiners Indicted for Officer's Murder
Indictments returned by a Logan County grand jury name moonshiners Tom Mullins and Charles Spry charged with shooting Prohibition Officer Will Farley at his Hart's Creek home on August 11. Trial set in coming weeks. Farley was attacked in his bed when three men broke into the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Logan County
Tom Mullins
Charles Spry
Will Farley
Hart’s Creek
Walter
Hartanan
Farley
Witness Threatens to Whip Attorney in Mine Trial
In the Glen White shooting case of November 1917, a Stafford mine organizer is tied to the attack as alibi evidence centers on a depot sighting at Raleigh. Socialist leader G. F. Parsons for the defense threatened to whip state counsel under cross examination. The Hazel-Atlas factory injury case notes a survivor improving after amputation-related accident. Beulah Lanham of Newburg visited today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Glen White
Stafford
Lizzie McMillion
Raleigh
G. F. Parsons
Jeader
Witnness
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loca
Merton
Beilert Lough
Tmsefty
Grafton
Uilk Willi
Mary Nassos
Ireland
Hlora D. Myers
D. C
Troxter
Sam J
Pruntytown
Troster
John Kenny
Keyser
Mabel Lent
Men Wolfe
Sammer
Weil Pestley
Wendel
Eugene Sommerville
Prevent
Rivesvitlé
Mariin County
Curtis
Boice
Otr
Henry Kramer
Blueville
Wheeling
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Helen Crickenberger
P. Theodore Crickenberger
Paul's Lutheran Church
West
Washington Street
Jordon Phillips
Randolph
Cleveland W. Biller
Elkins
Kirt
Bill
Phillips
Biller
Squire
Booth
Philippi
J.D. Haldeman
Hauser
Lower Latrobe Street
A. J. Myers
H. Compton
S. J. Elliott
Meadowville
N. B. England
Cove District
Bargour County
Camden Swisher
Hiram
T Own
Viola Bailey
A. B. Bkus
West Line
Andr
Wesleyan
Olege
Buckhannon
Bolton
Fred Forcello
Will Shanley
Harry Lambrecht
S. C
Grand Lodge
Rebekahsn
Charlee Ivman
Akron
J. D. Huffman
Addison Street
Shifflett
Frineds
Woman's Home Missionary Society of Andrews Church
Morgantown
T. H. Shay
Prohibition oMeek
Preston County
Charles Broome
E. Rendle
W. H. Gilmore
Frenchton
F M. Mickel
Clarkshire
E. R. Glenn
W. B. Cruise
Tunnelton
Ash Yo
Remugg
Fisk
Bluy Fisk
Standard Garage
Gomper
Labor Conce
Wrigley
Vetorney
Paik
Mystic Lodge
Masons
Conference OF ME Ministers
Methodiat Epia
Donshiners
Tuke Haymond
Hazel-Atlas Glass Pac Hrory
Mies Beulab Lanham of
Newburg
Thy
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