Teachers Institute Opens With Devotional, Addresses
The Teachers Institute began Monday with devotional exercises led by Rev. I. G. Richardson of the Second Presbyterian. County Superintendent Wayman Ogden urged prompt attendance as Prof. T. F. Kemper outlined music plans and Prof. David Dale introduced the institute’s aims. Afternoon enrollment showed 211 participants. many teachers from Wilsonburg, Shinnston, Bridle Creek, and surrounding towns were listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hareiton
Howe Wels
Elock
I. G. Richardson
Second Presbyterian
Richardson
TL. Wayman Ogden
Nck
T. F. Kemper
Salon
David Dale
West Virginia
UN Fantown
Tale
Tohneon i
Sentenced 10 Han Dies of Old Age Chronicle
An unusual passage notes the death of Howard A. Cleveland in a historic prison context. The text hints at a 1869 sentencing for minor fines and a long-forgotten or uncarried sentence, with Cleveland living until his death and a reference to a rare case in police records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Howard A. Cleveland
Cleveland
Annals of
Police
John Tichenal Dies Suddenly at Adamston
John Tichenal, aged about 83, died suddenly at his home in Adamston Monday morning after a hearty breakfast. He had lived in the county as a farmer. survived by his wife, two sons James and Moses Tichenal, and daughters Mrs Kreve of Glen Falls and Mrs Carrie Miney of Warren Ohio. Four grandchildren are listed. Funeral is planned for Wednesday at nine o clock from Hepzibah cemetery in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Vichenail
Adamson
Henry
Adamston
James
Moses
Tichenal
Adameston
Kreve
Glen Falls
Carrie Miney
Lewis IT
Mines
Wirrren
Ohio
Aint Welock
Intermont
Hepzibah Cemietery
Clergy Members Attend Baltimore Catholic Retreat
Rev Earlwrs Reynolde and Garmof of the Church of the Tminacu Concepling Baye travel to Baltimore to attend a Catholic clergy retreat at the Theological Seminary. The retreat, held once a year, gathers priests from various dioceses for a week of meditation and prayer. Rev Father Schoener will oversee parish duties during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlwrs Reynolde
Garm
Church of the
Baye
Baleimere
Theological Seminary
Father Schoener
Lunch at Ball to Be Served at Opera House Event
The Opera House orchestra will host a lunch at Union Park Tuesday night from 8:30 to 11. Swiger will prepare and serve the meal, with an entertaining program in novelty. Streetcar service will be Hawi prompt and there will be no nine in The pirives due to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Union Park
Swiger
Funeral and Burial of 30-Year-Old Chicago Native
The funeral and burial of 30 year old Kingston resident was held Monday at Downes' church. He left behind two children and was a brother of J. M. Wierlom who traveled from this city to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuriad
Knidely
Chicago
Downes’ Tove
Mes J. ML. Wierlom
Child Dies At Trene Cingleton Funeral Arrangements
The funeral service for the child of Mr and Mrs Cingleton was held Sunday with interment at the local cemetery. A funeral home report states the service took place after a night of trouble and the daughter’s passing was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Cingleton
Mr and Mee
Simlay
Rollie Connetors
Outing Preachers Attend Camp McGneney Event
A local religious outing at Camp McGneney drew Mr. and Mrs. Borne Methepor and others including Mir ith and M. Corskodem. The group participated in activities and fellowship during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arevie al Erin
Camp McGneney
Borne
M. Corskodem
Match Tennis To Be Played At Short Line Club
The James Law committee will award a Pim to the winner of a handicap tournament under Short Line Tennis Club auspices. Play starts Monday evening August 14 at four, runs to six each evening, entries due Friday August 11. Matches are best two of five, final best three of five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Law
Short Line Tennis Club
Pridlay
Lot
Omer
Tennl
J. Horner Davis
Fred B. Wood de H. E. Sloan
Frank H. Rhodes
E.w.james
Shor Line
Elks Gongert Band Plans Debut With Opera House Musicians
City musicians group the Elka Concert band aims to rehearse at Pan Lodge Hall and perform to raise funds for equipment. John Shinn leads the Opera House band and invites good players to join at the Elks Indignation room on Third Street next Friday for final talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elka Concertimu
John Shinn
Opera Touse
Pans Lodge
Tris
Filke
Opera Hons
Elks Con
Elks Indign
Third Street
Magistrate Rules On Riot Charge At Pinnickinnick Christening
Magistrate Riley states his plan to release Jon Miller and two foreigners held on felony charges after an early week hearing. They are accused of wholesale cutting during a riot at a christening in Pinnickinnick on July 2. Two victims remain in hospital. others expected to recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Jon Miller
Pinnickinnick
Police Court Convicts Fines and Short Jail Time
Monday session of the police court reports Mayor Shiel presiding. Ninety nine defendants could not pay fines ranging from one to four dollars. Five to ten day sentences imposed on several. Mrs. Starlleman jailed ten days for drunkenness. Rhodes, colored, fined. finger injury and whiskey treatment noted. judge releases one without punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polce
Shiel
Tyro
Starlleman
Rhodes
Khao
Fair Grounds Track Ready For Thoroughbreds
Joseph Alien, the contractor on the fair grounds project, has a large crew pushing repairs on the track. We expect completion this week and the finest mile mile track in the state will be ready for the thoroughbreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alien
Fair Grounds
Funeral car received from Fiavanna company
The Clifford-Osworn Undertaking Company announced a new funeral car delivered Monday from Fiavanna Ohio to enhance their fleet. The vehicle, described as handsome and sturdy, broadens local funeral services offered by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford-Osworn Undertaking Company
Fiavanna
Ohio
Harvey’s Desperate Arsenic Attempt Ends Briefly Fatal
Arising from heavy drinking and wage seizure, Harvey tried to buy arsenic to end his life after his wife refused more money for liquor. He ingested two ounces but survived as the poison acted as an emetic. Dr. Whipper treated him. he remains confined and in perilous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Anne
Mike
Ray Ogden Named 45 Cadet in Morgantown News
Senator A. K. Thorn acts to empower appointment and names Ray Ogden as a cadet for a two year term in Morgantown West Virginia. The article notes the cadet designation and official action by the senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Ogden
West Virginia
Morgantown
A. K. Thorn
Actin
Ogden
Lafayette Defeats Burnsville In Extra Innings
Lafayette baseball club traveled to Burnsville and earned a hard fought win in eleven innings. Farmer Leary pitched well for Lafayette limiting Burnsville to seven hits while Henters of Weston matched with quality pitching for Burnsville. Gene Rolland and Cann contributed key runs as Lafayette edged Burnsville 4 to 3 in a lengthy contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Burnsville
Farmer” Leary
Henters
Weston
Burneville Laffayette
Lewis Mulfregeot
Ernest Rolland
Gene Rolland
Canin
Taiteries
Seary
Conaway
Thurnsville
Fletcher
Pups Offered By Sherry And Miss Topsy
William Sherry boasts a good humor as Miss Topsy presents Manhattan with a fine litter of pups. Van Cleary attends and says these are the best litter in his experience, urging early arrival to secure one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sherry
Major Eliott Visiting From North Marshal En Route to Webster Springs
United States marshal for the Northern district was in town from the 17th en route to Webster Springs to join his family for a day. Major Eliott spoke enthusiastically about the prospects of the reelection of United States Senator Stephen B Elkine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chries DP. Wanote
United States
Webster Springs
Major Eliott
United State
Suniter
Stephen B
Elkine
Packing Cases A J Fletcher Heads To Buckhannon
A J Fletcher proprietor of the Reseive store on Mainstreet left on the early train for Buckhannon to supervise the loading and shipping of line plate glass counter show pieces bought from Osmond and Dusenberg's failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fletcher
Reseive
Mainstreet
Buckhannon
Osmond Ad Dusenberg
J Arnold Heads to Erie for Horse Race Entries
John Arnold departed Sunday for Erie Pennsylvania to enter A D Parr's horses Heras Matagorda Chief and Coney Te in upcoming races this week. Martinsville will whiten they are expected to race in events there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arnold
Erie
A. D. Parr
Heras
Matagorda
Coney Te
Martinsville
Glarksburg Racers Wake 6000 in Open Meet
The Clarksburg string of racers trained by J Thooker Wit aon travels to Corry Pennsylvania this week after a last open meeting. Winnie Ring Natinn Indiana Jane Majestic Milinx and Ternaty Electric are listed among horses with eight stake entries each worth about 1000 dollars. The group plans events at Pottsville Bethlehem Nazareth Reading Trenton and several New Jersey and Maryland cities with Sommers rejoining in two weeks aiming for frequent earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnes
Monona
Eee
Pittebit Caners Tn
Clarksburg
Sere Remies
Mobiestic
J_Thooker Witaon
Corry
Winnie Ring
Ternaty Electricity
Pacer
Natinn
Frotter
Indiana Jane
Majestic
Milinx
Kittanning
Winnie King
Natina
Pottsville
Bethlehhem
Nazareth
Reading
Trenton
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Prederick
Sommers
Alarm Clock Baffles Henan on Excursion Farewell
Sherrin Jacox of the Tele force led an excursion to my Sunday. Heenan, who was to accompany him, argued with his alarm clock and lost. He still reached the station in time to see Air Jane Cox wave farewell as the train moved swiftly away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrin Jacox
Teleforce
Ste Heenan
Air
Jane Cox
Electrical Machinery Arrives for Empire Plant
The first consignment of electrical equipment for the Ranpare Wuildine plant arrived Monday. The Westinghouse Company of Pittsburgh will install and up to date with the city’s needs, and the Liegen plant’s capacity will be sufficient to provide light for the whole city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranpare Wuildine
Westinghouse Company
Fittsburg
Med
Liegen
Woman Takes Ill on Train Returns Home to Aitchwood
Mrs Greer of aitchwood visiting parents in Fittsburg Pa was seized with illness on a Saturday train. She was removed at Clarksburg to City hospital where Dr Payne treated her. She is recovering and expects to leave hospital in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Aitchwood
Fittsburg
Clarksburg
Payne
Contractor Breaks Wrist at Brewery Construction
A Shinn Brothers contractor suffered a broken wrist while removing trestles and scaffolding from a new brewery building on Bart Pike Street. The injury occurred during work conducted by the contracting firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vom Shinn
Shinn Brothers, Contractors
Brewary
Bart Pike Street
Shinn Brothers
Printers to Convene Tonight Over Union Motions
Local printers plan a meeting tonight at 8 o clock to discuss a noted issue. The assembly aims to address work conditions and potential business arrangements affecting the trade.
Stout Resigns as Woodmen Officer in Undefined Terms
An unclear note states Stout resigns from a role with the Modern Woodmen. It mentions someone named Frack Stout, a resignation, a new election, and an occupant of the position. The text is garbled, offering little verifiable detail about dates or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frack Stout
Borlnant
Union Picnic Announcement Distorted By OCR
An invitation advertises a Union picnic at nine o clock with a tasty basket bake. Attendees are urged to attend and bring a basket.
Watch Gift Presented to Bull at Wheeling Game
In Clarksburg area circles a surprise gift greeted Bull as he played in Wheeling. Jay Reeter presented a gold watch and chain to Bull in the outfield, with Frank Welch and Duncan Roughner leading the presentation efforts. Smith’s sister and family attended, sharing in the moment his Harrison County friends had kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Reeter
Frank Welch
Tay Reeter
Duncan Roughner
Clarksburg
Annual Baptist Sunday School Picnic Set at Fair Grounds
The Baptist Sunday school and congregation plan their annual picnic at the old Fair grounds on Tuesday. Members are urged to arrive about 11 o clock if possible and participate in afternoon recreation and various games and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sun School
Old Fair Grounds
Tin
New Hair Straightening Discovery Promises Lasting Results
Reported by Lee Shelton and two musicians from Teta, the team unveils a new hair treatment named KinkNowe. They claim it will straighten any roughed or kinky hair permanently and without short term effects, with demonstrations using recent samples and critiques of earlier methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Shelton Jmioit
Deison
Teta
Missionary Meeting At Pollok Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at the home of Mr Pollok in Pinnickinnick this Thursday afternoon at 2200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Pollok
Pinnickinnick
Bridge tracks wear thin over depot car route
The depot car 1 on the west track crosses a fragile bridge surface where many boards are worn thin and gaps appear when wagons pass. An emergency council may order repairs to be completed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit West
Toose
Dam Committee Meeting Set For Tonight
The Dam Committee plans two meetings at 8 oclock in the office of T. Met Kellay to discuss handling misdeeds and to collect information. Other members are I. M. Kelley and Dr. W. PoGatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahmarman McAndrew
Volt Mill
Welock
T. Met Kellay
I. M. Kelley
Dr. W. PoGatt
Pay Day at Grasseli Chemical Plant
Morning pay at the Grasseli Chemical plant described as semimonthly. Workers express happiness with the new payroll round and survey a positive mood among employees regarding their earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasseli
Yale
Mrs Smith Suicide Rumors Stir Town In Turbulent Day
Fragmentary report describes Mrs Smith allegedly not suicide, with talk of Mina Teath Seu Snilbie riding six dollars, a host Ene shot by a jealous man, and a mother denying such claims. The article mentions a state of unrest, jealousy, and a calored man amid confusion over the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snilbie
Fambert
Celebrated Birthday at Quiet Dell Home
An event honored Mrs. ae Wilson at her Quiet Dell residence on Saturday. Relatives friends and neighbors attended and extended best wishes for many returns. Visitors from Clarkeburg joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Wilson
Ouiet Dell
Clarkeburg
Wilenni
Cale Jnmin
Wilson
Valuable Contracts Secured By Local Worker Team
Percy Limer of the Ligue Stasia has secured valuable contracts for two building projects. One involves Dr. Hamen in Sara dis, the other for Hoare in the Scott Stegard office building at West Mein. The earnings exceed 1000 and Mr Limer’s work is described as consistently satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Limer
Ligue Stasia
oenic_warka
Seabee
Hamen
Saradis
Scott Stegard
Jake
Liter Batween
Good Golfing on the Link
A regular weekly meeting of the Pete Golf Club was held near Union Park. Tea and other refreshments were served on the veranda of the schedule house after the round. The season is growing, drawing a larger crowd each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Park
Edule House
Salem merchants meet on a Saturday evening
Col. Pat Uarey of Salem and Captain Janes A A Day of Tavernsville were seen in town Saturday night attending business. Both are described as loyal and popular figures, with Day reportedly visiting Jarvisville for business while Uarey remains active in Salem society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Uarey
Salem
Janes A. A. Day
Tavernsville
Casey
Citiens
Jarvisvilles
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Wilsonburg
Carey Wooster
Frank
McDaniel
Shinnston
E. Mactin Sandie
Culley G
Martin
City
L. Martin
Watt
Anbreifting
Tot Goodwin
Brisie
Danmardaeus
Finnigan
Adanston
Free Tand
Hundred
Floris Davieson
Twat Orwks
Davis
sTohine
Walter Adwneton
A. FP
Dadislar
Grover C. Carder
Berry Kares
W. Ho Cole
Everrtt Ge Coffain
Wola
Ac Campbell
Clyde Currey
Tsane
Taney
Posits
Howard
Orestes Mond
Arthur Iit
Willie Fennes
Cyrus B. Webb
Brdgeport
Ward
Tig
Prank
Warren Ray Sith
Goot Fone
Toeevh
M. Simon
Stout
Barevhure
Strother
T. Switeen
Iran
Jhiaie
T. A. Santer
Cites
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James W. Tehotite
Scott Bandothh
Tostreek
Benjamin A. Teed
Th. M Bilew
Bridwopark
John , Robinson
Lewis
Shinston
Queen
Tohedowms
Paw Fintte Shinnstons
W. C. Pring
Charles Bern
Menre Boustod
Brown
Carthrae
M. Holten
Marehville
John
Mlinois
Elks Gongert Band
Sherry
Glarksburg Racers ‘Wake
Empire
United Brethren
Avi
Missionary Meeting
Sumner
Atlee Ganen
Pang Lars
Mt Hay
Finville
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