A Great Political Demonstration in Taylor County
The Republican candidate Hon. A B White visited Grafton and Philippi with Hon. Perry Shanor. A packed court house heard White’s clear, strong speech after a parade by local clubs. Senator Elkins then spent Tuesday in town praising a Republican victory, while John R Thayer criticized the county court and defended Phillips. Also covered are a jail incident involving Buda Tucker, editorials, and local politics commentary.
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Senator Elkins
United St
Elking
Heal
Dem
Barbour County
Stewart H. Bowman
House of Delegates
W.T. George
Taylor County
Sentinel
Old Barbour
Denouncement of McGraw circular by Reno Post G A R
West Virginia and Taylor County old soldiers denounce a 1896 circular used by John T McGraw and the Democratic party to defeat Senator Elkins. Signers from Reno Post No 7 GAR declare no member acted against the post or other veterans and pledge support for Elkins. A list of signers and post officers is included.
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McGraw
Democratic Committee
Taylor County
Reno Post
No. 7
Elkins
Grafton
W. van
John T. McGraw
Demcratic Party
AL G.yton
Congress
B. Elkins
Gar
West Virginia
Leeds
W.W. P. Kinner
Rouser
Uirs
A.J. Myers
Joux B. Sanpy
S. B. Aver
W. P. Kixver
Joan B. Woby
Campaign schedule hints at Grafton visit by top officials
The county holds meetings in coming days as the speaking phase tightens with a November 3 stop in Grafton. Postmaster General Charles Emery Smith and Congressman A Dayton are billed, with praise for their national roles and oratory prowess. Also noted are bets in show windows, local prize questions, and upcoming notices from Mayor Boyd. Smallpox outbreaks in Wallace and a wedding in Webster are reported amid general community news.
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Grafton
Charles Emery Smith
U. S
A Dayton
Regehng Lafore
Swaith
Eliza J. Jenkins Dies After Short Illness in Grafton
Eliza J. Jenkins wife of Mr. Iking died Sunday noon October 1900 at the family residence Washington and Luzudder streets after a brief illness. She was born March 10, 1826 in Morgantown and moved to this city in 1858 with Mr. and Mrs. Van Gilder. Surviving are Mrs. Mary M. and Samuel R. Jenkins with spouses. She was a long time member of Grafton Presbyterian Church and Ladies Aid Society. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church in Grafton on Tuesday October 23 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Flanagan officiating. Interment in Bluemont Cemetery. Funeral home arrangements noted.
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Eliza J. Jenkins
Iking
Washington and Luzudder Streets
Jenkins
Organtown
Monongahela
Mareh
van Gilder
Our City
Mise van Gilder
Frank Jenkins
Mary M
Taps
Samuel R. Jenkins
John van Gilder
Morgantown
Esbyterian Church
Lon
Flanagan
Rough Riders Praised For Campaign Ardor At City Meeting
F B Blue presiding officer lauds the youthful Thomas E Davia Club Rough Riders for inspiration and patriotism since the campaign began. He notes their drill and leadership Major Mallonee Jr Captain Heasin Magee and lieutenants work hard to build a credible parade and effective election effort ahead of November 6. All honor to the Rough Riders.
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Thomas E. Davia Club
Rough Riders
F. B. Blue
Opera House
Parkersburg
William Mallonee
Heasin
Magee
New Fetterman School House Completed
The Board of Education of the Fetterman Independent School District completes a modern six room school building after a previous fire. Contractors Shackleford, Son & Co. earned praise for workmanship. Led by J. W. Yates, the district dedicates the building with a flag ceremony and remarks by Judge John Homer.
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Board of Education
Fetterman Independent School District
Fetterman
Shackleford, Son & Co
J. W. Yates
Iit
Patuber
John Homer
News School
Grand Republican Rally Draws City Crowd at Opera House
A Wet evening rally in the opera house featured Judge J. W. Jones of Chicago. The Rough Rider and Tiger Ward marching clubs led a parade with bands and red fire as crowds cheered along the sidewalks. A noisy club with tin horns followed, about a hundred boys making their voices heard while Major Five chaired and introduced the judge.
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Opera House
J. W. Jones
Chicago
Rough Rider
Tiger Ward
Major Five
Thing
Judge Jones
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Nor
Philippi
Perry
Shanor
Sistersville
Court House
T. FE. Davis Young Voters Club
T. E. Davis
Taylor
Honk White
White
Bud Tucker
Buda Tucker
Tucker
O'Neil
Parksburg
John R. Thayer
Phillips
John B. Thayer
Haymond
Robert E. Phillips
John
Isant’ Evans
Hammond
Hamilton
Armstrong
Thayer
the Sentinel
Theyer
Teylor Count
Jon
Tinen
Houust
Bob Phillips
Grahm and Magill
Gramm & Magill
W. Gilvin Marple
Charles Wells
Marr Preiss
Bro Kenss
A. A. Bates
A. E. Moman
Campagner
Charles Painter
Constable
Mr. Painter
Menrny
Roose
New York City
Matmilis
Bryan Y
Guv. White
Marion County
Dawson
Who-ray
Mark Hanna
Doad
Ein Outman
Richard Croker
Bryan
Edgar Travis
Blueville
Ua Ae
Brinkman’ Hall
Lily Haxworth
London
England
George B. Flanagan
L. 87Th
Navitac
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George Washington
Muncey
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
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The
New York
N.B. Scott
Scott
Roosevelt
Broadway
Italy
Madison Square Garden
Kimmel
Latrobe Street
Enele Sam
Nawers
Algo
Boyd
Colovider
H. ©. Compton
Philippines
Alex. Sinclair
Rowlesburg
Preston County
Louis 'T. Boisen
U. V
San Luis
Jeon
J. B. Sinclair
Rio Grande de Pampange
Tier Sinclair
Worthy Warner
Rennin
John Sherman
Washington City
Ohio
McKinley
Mansfied
Grafton Social Chip
Grafton Hotel
Vincent
Wallace
Harrison County
Charles H. Warder
Webster
Mary Lucas
Mary
J. D. Simmons
Nico
West Grafton
Lor
Ernest L. Love
Fon Saun
Grafton Park
Thomas Lannan
T. J. Murphy
W.va
Fetterman School
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