Dr Corbin Ends His Life At B and O Depot
A despondent physician in Hall County facing financial reverses died by suicide at the B and O depot near Philippi. Dr S C Corbin, with a wife and five children, had moved to Newburg recently and left a note of distress over money troubles. The family faced hardship as strangers raised funds, and the body was prepared for burial in Philippi. The article also mentions a theatre production and Harvest Day services at a local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Corbin
Newburg
McCabe
Philippi
Corbin
Taylor County
Vankirk Elected Supreme Representative of the C. K. of A.
The State Council of the Catholic Knights of America met in our city Tuesday and elected Dr. Vankirk as Supreme Representative to the Supreme Council of America in St. Louis May 1901. D. H. Leonard of Parkersburg and Dr. Vankirk were candidates. Vankirk has held the post for ten consecutive years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of the
Catholic Knights of America
Our-City
Supreme Council of America
St. Louis
D. H. Leonard
Parkersburg
W. ¥. Vankirk
Our City
Vankirk
Record of Hon. S. B. Elkins as Senator from West Virginia
The document surveys Stephen B. Elkins's achievements including large river and harbor improvements, pension arrears, labor advocacy, a fish hatchery bill, and lumber and coal duties. It highlights his impact on West Virginia’s railroads, shipping, and economic development, and urges Republicans to reelect him to the Senate for continued influence and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senaator
Elkins
West Virginia
Monongahela River
Fairmont
Senate
Dingley
Cleveland
Se Elkins
Sen. Elling
Publi
New York
Congress
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio
Stephen B. Elkins
Eli
United States Senate
Blican
Ator
House of Delegates
House
Tato Ue
Républie
Democratic House of Delegates
Rnch
Virginia
Mina
Virgil T. Handley
Supreme Court
Democratic House
McKinney
Marion County
Thos. B. Davis
Mineral County
Itic
Democratic Party
Republican Campaign Speakers Schedule in Taylor County
Republican speakers visit multiple towns in Taylor County and surrounding areas in October. Hon A B White speaks at Grafton October 20. S B Montgomery and Chas P Guard at Webster October 19. T F Lanham and B F Bailey at Haymond School House October 22. Angellarmony Grove October 23. Judge J W Jones at Grafton October 24. Edgar P Rucker at Flemington October 22. Alston G Dayton at Knottsville October 26 and Simpson October 26. Party urges voters to vote the Republican ticket straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Lanham
B. F. Bailey
Haymond School
Angellarmony Grove School House
J. W. Jones
Chicago
Grafton
Edgar P. Rucker
West Virginia
Flemington
Alston G. Dayton
Knottsville
Simpson
Editorial Snippets on Bryanism and Wilson Death
New York excerpts from editorial pages dated Oct 18 discuss Bryanism and Wilson. Headlines praise or critique Bryan or Wilson, mention Tammany, Croker, and labor themes, and note end of the coal strike. Readers are urged to focus on dinner pail prosperity and avoid demagogic shallow rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sun
Death of a Prominent Citizen of Kingwood
Prominent Preston county figure Capt Godwin died suddenly at Kingwood home about one o clock Sunday morning. He was 71 years old and had long served in public affairs and the Union army. He leaves a widow Helen two daughters and two sons in law and a sister of Mr Frank Stone. Funeral at M E church Kingwood with Masonry rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioin
Preston County
Kingwood
Kingswood
Neil J. Fortney
Joseph H. Hawthorne
Kansas City
Helen
Frank Stone
M. E. Shurch
Godwin
Joseph M._ G
SHERMAN III Former Senator From Ohio Dangerously Ill
Former Senator John Sherman, ex cabinet officer, is critically ill at his Washington D C residence with a general collapse linked to age and a prior Caribbean illness. At seventy eight, he has not fully recovered from his summer bereavement and may rally if new symptoms do not arise. The brief mentions his long lifelong work and a quiet West Grafton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John Sherman
K. Street
West Indies
Sherman
Berkeley Springs millionaire tale shocks West Virginia town
A young man named Jamies Adams returned from the Klondike with a fortune said to be nine million dollars. He deposited gold dust at Berkeley Springs Bank, paid his father with cash, and invited James Smith and George Yiler to partner in his mines. He traveled by a costly special car, drawing large crowds and promising to realize what it feels like to be a millionaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Jamies Adams
Klondike
Ituick
Berkeley
James Smith
George Yiler
Adams
Smith and Ziler
Detroit
Hancock
Death of Israel Foreman of Fairmont
Death notice from Fairmont reports Israel Foreman formerly of our city died. He was father of Alex Foreman of the west side and longtime photographer. Funeral held at Fairmont M E church with Fairmont Lodge No 9 A F and A M in charge. Foreman remembered as a Christian gentleman respected in the community. Also a local political endorsement cites Thomas E Davin for State Senator and Virgil Tymdley for House of Delegates supporting Elkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Foreman
Fairmont
Our City
Alex Foreman
West Side
M. E
Thomas E. Davin
Virgil Ty Mdley
House of Delegates
Elkins
F. N. Linch
Wichita
Kansas
Southwest Kansas College
Bulleto
Lynch
West
Up and Down the Political Pike in Parkerburg Rally
A lively political column from Parkerburg urging support for McKinley, criticizing Bryan and democracy, noting Roosevelt Day events, Tiger Ward mascot on tour, and polling bets. It argues for prosperity under McKinley, cites pensions and anti Aguinaldo rhetoric, and urges voters to back the Republican ticket.
White pleased with meetings in Grantoville and Spencer
Governor White praised two campaign rallies held in Grantoville and Spencer attended by Senator Frye. White, who traveled on the O R Bi-R Special, reported strong reception, large crowds, and a vigorous schedule across the state, emphasizing Republican prospects and critiquing Democratic labor legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantoville
Spencer
Seaator Frye
A. B. White
O. R
Frye
White
Weston
Glenville
Grantsville
Elizabeth
Granteville
Wirt
Calhoun
Roane
Mr. White
Waverly
Williamstown
Cairo
Moundsville
Roosevelt
West Union
Clarkeburg
Philippi
Grafton
Ee A
Voter Letter Attacks Democrats Over School Funds
A voter criticizes Democrats for alleged falsehoods on mixed race schools and free school funds, calls for records on free schools, and predicts political defeat for Bryanism. Rev. F. N. Lynch, former M E pastor, praised for address at Southwest Kansas College opening and its favorable press coverage.
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Dr. Corbin
Hoyt
Charles Cowles
Nettie, DeCoursey
Barry Maxwell
Frank Yong
India Palmer
Young and DeVoie
Anna Clay
Dorothy Alden
Mr. Hoyt
Vermont
Nettie DeCoursey
Love
Alice Neilsons
M. P
Methodist Prostetant Church
C. K. of A
Santinel
Gartine
S. B. Elkins
Merica
China
Wilson
Tammany
Tribune
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Croker
Croker
Tammy
Bryan
William L. Wilson
William L Wilson
McKinley
Sherman III
Ohio
West Grafton
Ernest L, Love
Sentinal
Offlo
Israel
Mark
Parkeraburg
Ylor County
Bead
Tiger Ward
Nebraska
Willie
Hig Papa
Mr Bryan
Denth
W. Va'awix
Scott
Willian McKinley
America
Aguinaldo
Ryan
Gov. White
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Vance Unt
All Geeks
Szarinel
Dee Wvetderiens
Isc i
Ian
Rev. Lynch
Ake
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