Express Companies Must Carry Whiskey Says Judge Goff
Judge Nathan Goff ruled in federal court that the United States Express Company must receive and carry all open and C O D liquor packages in the state, treating liquor as interstate commerce. He declared express firms are common carriers and protected when handling liquor as they do other goods, invalidating a state C O D liability statute as conflicting with commerce laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express Company
Nathan Goff
Goff
Express Company
C. D
Gower
Dayton
Pass Words and High Signs to This Office
A fragmented instruction describes an entry ritual for a newspaper office. It outlines steps to approach, identify, and pay a debt to the editor, including a sign and monetary gesture, followed by receiving a receipt. The tone resembles an odd archival directive with period language and ceremonial wording.
Picture Frame Sale At 25 Percent Off Until November 15
A local shop announces a large reduction on all picture frames with 25 percent off through November 15 as part of a holiday clearance. The ad mentions a large stock and a “Money-Rasag Sale” with emphasis on clearing inventory.
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W. R. Loar
Blaney
Von
Mine Explosion Kills Seven in Cambria Steel Mill
In Jolnstown Pa Ost 24 a gas explosion at Cambria Steel Company rolling mill killed seven workers and injured two. Only nine men were nearby when the blast occurred. a released gas packet was ignited by the shot, and the bodies were recovered from the surface.
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Jolnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Notice to debtors in W Va area from Oct 28 193t
Individuals indebted to Chas or Roca Stolzenfels must settle or arrange payment within thirty days. After the period, unpaid accounts will be handed to Chas. K. Lilly, justice of the peace, for collection. Location cited is Obaa and Rosa Stolzenfels Gratton, W. Va. October 28, 193t.
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Chas
Roca Stolzenteis
Chas. K. Lilly
Justice of the Peace
Ottschae Respectinitr
Obaa
Rosa Stolzenfels
Gratton
W. Va
House of Representa
Leigure
Republican House
Word of Warning Applies Here Case Goes On Indefinitely
The Cumberland News notes a warning about Republican voters and urges turnout to prevent a Democratic gain. In Clarksburg Oct 24 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad case on coal car allotment to the Grafton Belington branch was continued indefinitely to January. Judge Goff postponed the trial to avoid interrupting the Richmond term. Alternatives and new affidavits were debated. trial expected before a jury at the first day of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Cumberland News
Daylor
Rpublicans
Clarksburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Law
Grafton
Belington
Nathan Goff
United States Circuit Court
Richmond
Gott
Goff
Ay Thowmton
W. W. Patterson
Philadelphia
Lee Dandridge
Weat Vineginia
Stete Mine Loepector & We Pall
Charleston
Tae B. & O. Attorneye
Commissioners and challengers named for 1906 Taylor county election
County Court appoints commissioners and challengers across multiple districts and precincts for the November 6 1906 election. Names include Geo Uoplin Joseé Nazamand ay Martin J F Anderson P H Morrie Creed M Scrannage Geo W Giles Lee Bennett F Bartlett Thee Withers C M Hoff Wm Graham Hack er Humphrey W T Handley T P Thayer B W Perine Alonzo Bartlett T E Joyea S H Sommerville M C Mackin J J Bartlett J Selvey Elmer Utterback WoT Lace J D Newham Albert B Batson John Robinson John Adams RJ Att Will Warder G F Clark Michael Graney Anglio Matthew McCartney A M Nestor Chestine Frum E M Poe Marceline Compton Daniel H Watkins Adolphus Travis F A Jacobe T S Grimes W F Menewr A M Armstrong Milteh Newcowe J He Howerman Philips O Preien Robert Ovilion Thoe F Welch John H Dean W L Lawler William Heren Jobn Bragg E A Morgan M 2 McLain P A Morwa Jacob Morgan F Burke and others across Flemington Fetterman Grafton Knottville and Knottaville districts.
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Boothacreek
Noyd
Geo Uoplin
Joseé Nazamand Ay ©. Martin
J. F Anderson
P. H. Morrie
Challengers
Creed M. Scrannage
Geo. W Giles
Lee Bennett
F. Bartlett
Thee Withers
Court House District
C. M. Hoff
Wm. Graham
Hacker Humphrey
W.T Handley
T. P Thayer
Chalengere
B. W. Perine
Alonzo Bartlett
T E Joyea
Commnnesionere
S H. Sommerville
M. C. Mackin
W. M Felton
J. H. Roach
A Triplett
W. F. Waller
Wea
Vaeia Stores
Challengera
J J Bartlett
J Selvey
A.M Nestor
Chestine
Frum
HN. Winter
Fetterman
W. Burdett
Perry Collier
Ed. Finch
Thos
Baker
Geo. Glenn
E. M Poe
Marceline Compton
Daniel H. Watkins
Adolphus Travis
F. A. Jacobe
T. S. Grimes
W. F. Menewr
A. M. Armstrong
Commie Sweer
Milteh Newcowe
J. He Howerman
Challeners
F. Robinson
EL Sick
F. M. Poe
Richard Wood
R. R Rogers
W.P Kinter
Harry Baker
G. W. Lowther
Ef, Clark
Lee Evans
Grafton
Hay
Ieming
Alpheus Shaw
H. H. Williamson
Chas
Lassee
Hussion
Compton
Harley Sawyer
John A. McCabe
commis +ionere
Sam
Jenking Sud Coss
Faust
Albert Gkins
Heironi Ume
Soommeteaionen
Philips O Preien
Robert Ovilion
Thoe
F. Welch
John H. Dean
W. L. Lawler
William Heren
Jobn Bragg
E. A. Morgan
McLain
P. A. Morwa
Jacob Morgan
LM. Lock
LM Shroyer
George Dadisman
Geo W. Smediey
Isaac Wilson
M. Morgan
A B Shroyer
Isaac Rinker
Luther Shroyer
J. N. Grimes
Jenaliengers
Death of Rashid the Syrian Leper in Wheeling
Charlea Amien returned from Elkins to investigate Rashid death, saying exposure and malnutrition caused death last week though some suspect poisoning. The shanty home held holes and wind, threats and terror. Body reportedly cremated after being buried near the railroad track. camp shanty and kerosene fire described. Rashid endured harsh travel and confinement before death.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Charlea
Amien
Elkins
Rashid
Elept
Pick Ae
School Laws Commission Meets in Charleston
The State school commission appointed by Governor Dawson to revise school laws met in Charleston on October 24. Members included J Ro Trotter Buckhannon L H Rother Fairmont B S Morgan Charleston former state superintendent Harvey Harmer Clarkabui L W Burns Makintosh Senator EB Carrigan Monaadeville and Superintendent Thomas C Miller. The day focused on general discussion and proposed amendments with no radical changes expected.
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Charleston
W. Va
Cotoniseion
Dawson
Ro Trotter
Buckhannon
L Rother
Fairmont
B.S. Morgan
Schoo
Harvey Harmer
Clarkabui
L. W. Burns
Maktinton
BE. Carrigan
Monaadeville
Thomas C. Miller
Marion County Bar Banquet for Visiting Judges at Fairmont
The Marion County Bar Association will host a banquet for visiting judges and attorneys at the Watson Hotel on Friday from 6 to 8 pm. Governor W M O Dawen will attend as an important witness and state attorney as cases involving the B and Railway Company come up in circuit court Thursday before Judge Mason and other district judges.
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Marion County Bar Association
Fairmont
B. & © Builroad Company
Watson Hotel
W M. O Daweon
Mason
Traveling salesman dies suddenly in West Virginia hotel
Paylor Watson, a Piedmont Grocery traveling salesman, collapsed and died of heart disease in a Durom hotel in West Virginia. About fifty, formerly a conductor on the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg railway, he later worked in lumber. Survived by wife and two children. Court memberships noted. Remains to Cumberland by Western Maryland train. Central Drug Store advertises medical supplies.
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Sumberland
Paylor Waveon
Piedmont Grocery Company
Aotel
Durom
W. Va
Wateon
West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg
Watson
Potomac Lodge
Cumberland
Maryland
Prom Groom Miller Jackson Arrested in Grafton Scheme
A man claiming to be Miller Jackson from Grafton West Virginia is jailed in St. Louis for running an unusual confidence game. He targeted business houses to solicit ads for a fictitious American Business Directory, forged signatures, and sent letters to a supposed advertising manager. Detectives seized letters to “Harry Barr” and confirmed his misrepresentation.
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St. Louis
Miller
Jackson
Grafton
W. Va
Itia
American Business Directory
Harry Barr
Deamond
Whem
Ipanid
Weather and ads at the Pomp Factory
Fair and cool tonight and Friday forecasted. An informal ad notes prices, stock, and materials for cattle and foundations. Carloads of hollow block just arrived and selling fast. call to buy before gone.
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Carl
Angie& Co
Cough Cure Promoted With Foley’s Honey and Tar
An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a quick remedy for a harsh cough and lung strengthening. It notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by local medicine dealers.
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Foley
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Express
Judge Goff
A. Smith
Maple Avenue
West Grafton
J. P. Curran
Webster
Commissioners & Challengers
Taylor County
Teeaday
Pickens
School Laws Commission
Will Peast
Central Drug Store
Latrobe Street
Prom Grafton
China
G. W. Loar & CO
Main St
Poe
Ernest L. Love & CO
Meemanee Gratton
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