McGraw Named Ferret Prowling for West Virginia Seat
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times mocks John T. McGraw of Grafton as a political ferret seeking to oppose George C. Sturgis in the Second West Virginia district. It labels Col. Thomas B. Davis wary of further campaigns and hints Uncle Henry Gassaway Davis may return to contest the race, framing a swirl of maneuvers around regional candidates and party figures.
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John T. McGraw
Pittsburg Gazette-Times
West Virginia
Congress
George C. Sturgis
Monongelia County
Thomas B. Davis
Dayton
United District Bench
Jackson
Sturgiss
Grafton
Col
Thomas
Henry Gassaway Davis
Alton B. Parker
Gassaway
Taylor County
Jancea
Stuggiss
Mountain
Deer Park
Jerome
Bitar Wes
Parker
Tax rate changes and tax savings in Clarksburg discussed
An article outlines the operation of a new tax law in Clarksburg with figures for 1904 and 1906, showing a lowered overall tax burden. It argues that the 2.80 and 4.44 cent rates reduce taxes, cites a single case of savings from 252 to 228, and promises more examples to come.
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Clarksburg
Barbour County Fair Opens at Gatington in August
Barbour County Fair runs August 24 22 and 28 at Gatington with a strong stock program and premium offerings. Entries in the department close August 21 at 6 oclock p m. F Welch advertises gas fitting and plumbing services. Melody note “Watch for the light” appears in the page.
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Barbour County
Gatington
J. C. Welch
East Pike Street
WELCH
Sunday Offenders in Police Court
Two Sunday offenders appeared in police court this morning. David Cashi faced drunkenness charges linked to Sab bath. fined $11.60 and sought to raise the amount. A second unnamed man, said to be Lee Smth, was fined $11.60 after admitting drunkenness and boasting of house access. John Holt, a tin-plate worker, showed signs of intoxication. a bottle found on him led to a similar fine. Matthew Merrigan, an old soldier, claimed robbery of $20 at a Pike Street saloon.
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David Cashi
Whyte
Brooks and McLoud
Lee Smth
Earl John Holt
Delson
Heavner
Matthew ‘Merrigan
Pike Street
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Charleston
Huntington
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Torrison County
Cyrus E. Webb
H. J. Munday
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Empire Batuilding
Manhattan
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Dewney’s
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Dewey Bros. So
Chester, Ohio
Lewisburg Seminary and Conservatory of Music
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Blue Rass
R, L. Telford, Vd, D., Pres
Lamiaburg, W. Va
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