Inspector Ed Allen Trapped by Mountain Farmer Haystack
Inspector Ed Allen confronted a stubborn farmer A J McGinnis in Tunnelton over a ten dollar stamp tax dispute. After McGinnis paid with a sixty day note the two argued about paying cheerfully or not. McGinnis ordered Allen to rebuild a haystack and even fetched a fork to help, with both officials laughing afterward and Allen claiming long experience in harvest work.
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United States
Ed. Allen
Mr. Allen
A. J. McGinnis
Tunnelton
Allen
McGinnis
B. Montgomery
Col. Allen
Tannerton
Sam
Bloch Brothers
McGinnie
McGnie
Easey
Montgomery
Dove of Peace
Inspector Allen
Maud Mailer
Funeral of Alfred St Clair Largest in Simpeon Memory
Yesterday afternoon at Simpeon the funeral of Alfred St Clair father of J Granville St Clair was held after his death from a Morgantown runaway Wednesday. Hundreds attended at the Baptist church as Rev Archibald Moore gave the eulogy with assist from Rev H C Howard and Rev Moore’s sermon noted.
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Daily Sentinel
Simpeon
Alfred St Clair
J. Granville St Clair
Morgantown
Archibald Moore
M. E Church
Mannington
H. C. Howard
Andrews M. E
Moore
Political intrigue and franchise debates roil West Virginia politics
The Jeffersonian argues over campaign funding and nominations by interests for Judge Dent and Cornwell while Ward leaders weigh the costs of another race. Parkersburg State Journal notes on Clarksburg and Harrison county streetcar franchises, Grafton’s new lines, and the value of such public utilities. The Wheeling Register critiques Morgantown politicking and Democratic finances.
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Fairmont
Prn
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia Coral Railroad
Cemine
Cornwell
Hampshire
Sturgiss
Corn
Funeral Attentive Crowd at Local Clergy Burial
Mr St Clair affirmed the truth of his statements about the deceased after years of close association. A choir sang beautifull ayes of hyuine favorites. Remains laid to rest in the cemetery as attendees from the city included Attorney and Mrs Granville S8 Clair and several others. In Buckhannon W Va the freight and ticket agency is separated and J W Scott named ticket agent. Mr E S Shaw remains as frei
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J. Granvile
A. B Williams
Monongah Division
Buckhannon
W. Va
J. W. Scott
E. 8. Shaw
Frei
Brady to Tour State for B&O Railroad Appraisals
Engineer Samuel D. Brady, newly hired by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, will examine property across West Virginia to provide appraisals for appeal cases. He travels in a special train with railroad officials, visiting Ohio River division, Witrom, Gratton, and the West Virginia & Pittsburgh branch to value bridges, stations, and other assets before September 13 hearings.
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Parkersburg
Samuel D. Brady
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cmpany
Witrom
Main Ling
Gratton
West Virginia & Pittsburgh
Brady
Tts
Baltimore 4
Ohio
Wheeling
Wood County
Baltimore and Ohio
Almont
Big Industrial Plant Nears Operation in Taylor County
A new brewing plant named Tygart's Valley Brewing Company nears operation in Fairmont tied to Home Brewing Co. capital. six story center building, elevator access, full ice plant with ten tons daily capacity, and an army of workers finishing machinery and carpentry work.
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Taylor County
Firet
Home Brewing Co
Tygart’s Valley Brewing Company
Fairmont Capitaliste
Peter
Wimebaaer
Politicians Indicted by Grand Jury in Morgantown
Morgantown W V September term grand jury after 400 witnesses returned sensational indictments Dr J P Fitch postmaster Morgantown Assistant Postmaster J J Hall W A Barrickman a prominent lawyer F M Grant chairman Republican congressional committee for the district Joseph J Wharton George Vance Joseph H Mille and Jacob L Wharton well known politicians indicted election betting J W Barker of the county indicted for gate in permitting prisoners to escape In all 00 indictments were returned.
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Morgantown
W. Va
J.P. Fitch
J. J. Hall
W. A. Barrickmen
F. M. Grant
Republican Congressional Committee
Joseph J. Wharton
George Vance
Joseph H. Mille
Jacob L Wharton
Weil-Koomen
J. W Barker
Geace
Monuments Unveiled At Parkeraburg Woodmen Event
At Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Parkeraburg on Sunday afternoon two fine monuments to deceased Woodmen of the World brethren were unveiled under Parmereburg Lodge. The largely attended service drew members from across the state with speeches and music. Grafton Camp No. 4 members traveled from morning to evening trains, returning after a six to seven hour stay at reduced fares, and left encouraged by the event's outlook for the order.
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Mt. Olivet
Parkeraburg
Parmereburg Iodge
Order
Parkersburg
Grafton Camp No. 4
Ami
Rom Bart
West Virginia rifle team shines at national shoot
The West Virginia rifle team performed well at the national shoot in New Jersey. Medals were won by three members, Lieut Col. Osborn, Lieut Col. Jolliff, and Captain Arnold, with scores near eighty percent.
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West Virginia
Vic
Osborn
Jolliff
Arnold
Wedding at Locust Street home in Grafton
A refined ceremony was held at the Locust street residence of Mr and Mrs Henry Sommerville. Edward Welch and Miss Ora Wood were married by Rev Cunningham with few guests. The groom, a locomotive engineer on the Parkersburg division, and the bride from Lewis county will reside in Parkersburg awaiting housekeeping. Out of town guests included Gertrude Gaston and others.
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Henry Sommerville
Locust Street
Par ‘Lee
Edward Welch
Cunningham
Welch
Parkers Onry
Grafton
Lewis County
Philiips
Bemmerville
Graton
Mr. Welch
Mrs. Welch
Parkersburg
Mise Gertrude Gaston
Dack Cree
Mise Irene
Pempetoro
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Harrison County
Wheeling Register
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West Virginia Wesleyan University
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