Mining Commission Calls for New Districts in State
Charleston Oct 15 The mining commission appointed to revise the state mining laws discussed major proposals. A three person examining board in each district would assess mine bosses knowledge and practical ideas. The panel also drafts creating five new districts and five deputy inspectors, bringing total to twelve inspectors over sixty miners each. Governor Daweson unable to attend. letter of regrets read.
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Charleston
Duesday
Mining Commission
John Nugent
I. Ie
Horsee
Pennsylvania
Daweon
Mannington Elks Defeat Grafton Elks In Ball Game
About 400 fans packed Houghs Park for Mannington against Grafton in a one sided contest. Jolliffe pitched a fine game for Mannington allowing only three hits through nine before visitors rallied. Wells and C Elias stars for locals. Willis excelled for Grafton. Next clash set for October 22 with both teams tied at one win each.
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Fairmont
Mannington
Hough’s Park
Wells
Willis
C. Elias
Elks
Elks Club
Grafton
Jolliffe and Clayton, Welle and Parker
Mrs Stone Visits Rebekah Lodges in Parkersburg
Mrs Minnie Stone of Grafton, president of the State Assembly of the Order of Daughters of Rebekah, visited Miriam Lodge No 1 in Parkersburg last evening and delivered short addresses. She plans to tour all Rebekah lodges in the state, reporting them in good condition, and left today for Huntington and other points in the southern and western parts of the state as a large turnout heard her speak.
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Parkersburg
Minnie Stone
Grafton
the Order of Daughters of Rebekan
Miriam Lodge
Mere
Stone
Rebekah
Huntington
Couthern
Rebekah Lodge
Truancy Case In Justice Morris' Court
George Shaw appeared in Justice Morris' court yesterday for failing to send his son Clyde to school. The case, instituted by truant officer Joseph G. Boliner, involved a two dollar fine plus costs.
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Lgorge Shaw
The Worst Woman in the World Feature Preview
The Sunday World of New York promises a bold issue with a talk by Thomas Addison and features on Baron Munchausen, Mount McKinley ascent, Mrs Howard Gould’s sister marriage to a Chinese man, and a planned dramatic revival story by a New Yorker at 256 Main Street.
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Sunday World of
New York
Thomas Addison
Baron Munchausen
Mount McKinley
New Yorker
Howard Gould
Shortage of Teachers Across County Sees Exams in November
In Charleston W V oct 17 officials report scarce school marines and a second examination set for November sixteenth and seventeenth. Despite many certificates issued the year sees more counties with longer terms and salaries but a continued need for teachers across Monongalia and Fay counties.
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Charleston
W. Ve
Dezsn
Monongalia
Romantic Marriage in Morgantown West Virginia
A romantic marriage occurred in Morgantown as Rene Miller, returning from a trip abroad, wed Ralph Cheney in Boston yesterday. The groom, a daughter of Mrs Alex McVeigh Miller, observed the union after a yearlong separation. The couple planned a celebration and honeymoon with their families and friends.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Mise
Rene Miller
Boston
Ralph Cheney
Miss Miller
Alex McVeigh Miller
Mingo Black Coal Company Chartered in West Virginia
One of the largest coal ventures in months received a charter in Charleston on October 18, creating the Mingo Black Coal Company to operate in Hardee district Mingo county with coal mineral lands and manufacturing plans. Names connected include Clarksburg investors Sheridan KR Griffin Jabam V. L. Highlane E Lawcon Geo Whitescarver and CG Debbir s Wheeling along with Boston and Williamson associates. Also chartered was The Pittsburg Fulminate Company of Pittsburg to deal in explosives. Capital is set at 350000 dollars with 700 dollars subscribed and 10 dollars paid initial.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mingo Black Coal Company
Hardee District
Mingo County
Boston
Wheeling and
Gratton
Clarksburg
Pittsburg Fulminate Company
Pittsburg
Fardee
Sardish
Soie
M Capital
Inco Sheridan KR. Grif Fn
Jabam V. L. Highlane
E. Lawcon
Jiamson
Geo. E. Whitescarver
CG. Debbirs
Wheeling
Auditor Scherr Praises Miners Hospital Finances
Fairmont October 17 Hon A O Scherr state auditor is here examining the Miners hospital accounts. He reports the hospital is efficiently managed with funds carefully handled, reflecting credit on Dr W A McDonald superintendent. He notes the statewide effort to audit accounts yields savings and compliance with new provisions.
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Fairmont
A. O Scherr
Miners’ Hospital
Scherr
State University
W. A. McDonald
House warming at Keane residence on Thayer avenue
Mr and Mrs Frank M Keane hosted a large house warming at their new South Grafton home on Thayer avenue last evening. A jovial gathering enjoyed a banquet featuring roast raccoon groundhog and rabbit with a grand table of seasonal dishes. Guests included Warden and numerous local residents and friends, extending best wishes for the couple and their year ahead.
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Frank M. Keane
Thayer Avenue
South Grafton
Mr. Keane
Messrs
W. S. Rowlan Raeche
Jas. H Stout
W. HL F Poe
J E Wren
ER Moran
M. J. Foley
G Burniy Carsell
RF. Nozom
W. T
W. Deck
M. A. Pileon
Osborne
W. P Clark
C. A. Tursier
Ad Gan
J M. Keane
W. H Whitman
W. T. Restor
Mra. Morgan
JL. Grow
Miss J ‘Sincel
October Weddings Brighten Grafton Notices
Two local weddings reported in Grafton highlight October ceremonies. Bertha M. Brewer wed William H. Rendle at her mother's residence with only immediate relatives present. The couple plans a ten day bridal trip before settling back in the city. Keolz and Smith wed in Moline, Henry J Keolz returning home after years as a machinist. Grafton friends extend best wishes for a long, joyous future.
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Lottie Brewer
East Wilford Street
Bertha M. Brewer
William H. Rendle
A. F. Richardson
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Rendle
Grafton
Jane
Davis & Byers
W. E. Byers
Ren
Moline
Illinois
Henry J Keolz
Wm. E. Keol
Washington Street
Mise
Mabel Smith
Ernestine Keol
Grahan
Thin City
Siamese Twins Born in Moundsville Anomalous Infant
An infant with two heads and twin upper bodies was born to Mr and Mrs John Cullom of Moundsville on Fostoria avenue at 5 PM Tuesday. The male child weighs 10 pounds and has two hearts and two lungs. Doctors report both heads cry independently at times while sharing a single lower body and note the case as highly unusual and of medical interest.
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John Cullom
Moundsville
D. J
Fostoria Avenue
Moundeville
America
New York Central Guilty of Rebating
A U.S. court jury convicts the New York Central Railway Company and Frederick L. Pomeroy, its general traffic manager, on six counts for rebates on sugar shipments. Sentence deferred to Friday for defense motions. Conviction follows Elkington Act provisions with a maximum $20,000 fine per count, totaling up to $120,000 per defendant.
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New York
United States
New York Central Railway Company
Frederick L. Pomeroy
Austin G. Fox
New York Central
Pomeroy
Meeting for Saturday Called Off by Local Republicans
A Saturday evening Republican meeting at the Court House in Grafton has been canceled. Hon. Jno Morrison of Braxton county, slated to speak, remains in Sutton and tours Harrison county next week. Governor Dawson is set to speak Monday, prompting the decision to call off the Saturday event. Morrison had planned to address gatherings in Bootherville and Thornton before returning to Sutton.
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Court House
Grafton
Jno. Morrison
Braxton County
Morrison
Sutton
Taylor County
Harrison County
Dawson
Republican Committee
Morrigan
Auction: Grafton sale of buggies wagons and more
The 1892 Garnes Auction Co offers an October 20 auction on Main Street Grafton. About 20 buggies spring wagons and rubber tired rangers plus a car load of stoves a thousand rolls of wall paper and dozens of sewing machines will be sold at your price. Counts and room details given in the sale notice.
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Main Street
Grafton
Garnes Auction Co
Juvenile Dancing Class Opens Season at Brinkman Hall
Minees Dorsey and Jennings announce a juvenile dancing class to start Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 PM in Velock Brinkman Hall Otwn e venue. Lessons offered weekly with private sessions on request and terms available on application. Good care and adequate instruction guaranteed.
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Minees
Dorsey and
Jennings
Brinkman Hall
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Bever
A. Smith
Maple Avenue
West Grafton
J. P. Curran
Webster
Harope
Cheney
Inginia
Another
Big Coal Co
West Va
Institutio Funda
F. M. Reynolds
Dle
Gral
Elizabeth Rendle
Feuxp
Featheryense
Thisj
Thia
Bootherville
Thornton
G Ww.loar & CO
Main St
Temple
Gue
Ernest L. Love & CO
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