Darrow Is Freed By His Trial Jury August 17
Historical note reports price increases and crop values in 1909 United States agriculture. It cites B Dann and L G Powers, detailing acreage, production, and value, with per capita value and farm totals, alongside census caveats about data limitations and duplication in crop versus animal product valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
United States
B. Dann
Bureau’ Oft of Commerce
Agricultural Division
Bucrops
Dbreage
Herators
L. G. Powers
Chile
United’ State
Fleming Chosen Grand Patriarch and Officers Named
An amendment to the Grand Encampment of the Odd Fellows of West Virginia changes the annual meeting to the second Monday of May with Parkersburg hosting next year. Officers elected include S. A. Fleming as grand patriarch and Daniel Gunnal as grand-hist priest, with several others listed from Sutton to Morgantown.
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Odd Fellows of
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Charleston
S. A. Fleming
Sutton
Daniel Gunnal
Crang
Tuxbicklider
Shepherdatown
C. L. Simpson
Grand Scribe
Huntington
Lee Reinheimer
Fatrmont
Alba Wolverton
Philippi
A. F. Wapner
Clarksburg
P. Mixon
Paw Paw
E.G. Hunter
Grand Sentinel
Morgantown
J. B. Swan
Middlebourne
Taft Signs 160 Million Pension Bill Nationwide Payment
President Taft signed the 160 million pension bill and ordered immediate payments to pensioners. The pension office and outlying agencies were notified by telegraph to commence payments at once, with every pensioner to be paid by Tuesday.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Taft Signals Plan to Fight Congress Over Court Merger
President Taft stated he intended to oppose Congress to maintain the Supreme Court’s composition. He warned the Senate and House leaders that he would not yield on the court’s size or appointments if Congress obstructs his program. The remarks came as he outlined his stance on the judiciary and reform efforts.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Mrs Wetherell of Parkersburg Dies at 62
Mrs Thomas J Wetherell dies at home 620 Au eirest after months of illness. Born January 1 1853 in Parkersburg to Dr John Moss and his Virginia lineage, she leaves husband Thomas J Wetherell cashier, son Joseph A Wetherell, and two daughters Mrs Philip Brep too of Glatsburg and Mrs 10 Forrer of Parkersburg. Funeral at 6 pm Sunday private with Riverview Cemetery burial.
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Parkersburg
Thomas J. Wetherall
Au Eirest
Wetherell
John W. Moss
Fairfax County
Philip Breptoo
Glatksburg
Mra
Forrer
Hottie
Riverview Cemetery
Ambiguous crime note from Falls Buffalo report
A fragmentary Aug 17 dispatch from Falls Buffalo mentions Sam Schepps and a central gate in a murder case tied to Tae Rosenthal. It references Hot Springs night events and an investigation by a district attorney and detective team, but the text is garbled and unclear about names, places, or outcomes.
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Buffalo
Sam Schepps
Tae Rosenthal
Double murder and riot at Worth Court House bridge
Devine and Glancy slain in a knife attack after a saloon dispute near Lowe’s on West Main Street Worth. A mob gathered and shots were fired as officers protected a suspect and dispersed the crowd. Devine confessed to the killings at the jail. Glancy leaves a widow and two children. DeVine’s funeral planned in Bradford, Pa.
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M. Mason
del Gul
Devona Ana
Michael Glahey
Jum DeVino
Parla
Lowey Zaloon
Devon
DeVine
Glaney
Glen Hike
Devoria
Metor Wreck
Moore
Wittessen
Elven
James H.aVine
Michael Glancy
Jusex
Wameleys
Dutour Gribble
Frank Rawl
Amore Street
Inugey Jana
Bujlmora
Wal- Glen Elk Bridge
Telegram Square Walk
Main Street
Court House
Court Street
Whyte
Lowe's
Mr. Gone
Robert Stitt
Elkbridge
Stutt
Sald
Captol
Talsing
Stitt
DéVine
Stutier
Millbridge
DelVine
Lowe
Ick Porter
Joe Devons
Lows
Devons
Jone
Nicholas Whyte
Poiled
Dsvonm
Win B. Mortis
Frank R. Moore
Leo P. Canfield
Sherif
Derona
Ancy
Jamies Warbler
Dick Porter
Eying
Shaong
Gusta Pop
Devona
Dayons
Glancy
Thin
City
Mechanic Street
Catherine Glancy
Hin
Kathryn Glancy
West Pike Street
J. J. Kennedy
Holy Crom
James M. DeVine
Imperial Atbon
Weat Main Street
Pike Street
J. A. McDonald
Broaddas Avenue
Jantol
Parente
Bradford
Giant 45 by 60 Foot Sign Planned for Elk Creek Bottom
R Taylor of the Smoot advertising system, supervising Elk Creek bottom near the trolley station, says the mammoth sign will be the largest of its kind in the world. It will be forty five feet high and sixty feet long, devoted to advertising. The plan surpasses a large sign by Smoot in Pinnibkinick and a Wheeling sign claimed as the world’s largest.
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R. ©. Taylor
Parkersburg
Cily
Elk Creek
Pinnibkinnick Wil
Gmoot
Wheeling
Funeral of Ventura Basso Held at Local Church
The funeral service for Ventura Basso aged s, son of Mr and Mrs James Basso of Shimaston, occurred Friday evening at the Trinity Church concept top. The burial followed at Holyrose cemetery with E W Barnsdale of Pitadere, a city farmer, in attendance.
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Ventura Basso
James Basso
Shimaston
Holyrose
Minister Ad In Georgia Two Survive At Home 9 Percent
A Georgia minister campaign ad highlights residents who survive at home while a separate poll shows 9 percent support. The clipping notes voters respond to local religious messaging amid midterm concerns.
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Georgia
Wish Rouse and Megas feat reported with names and amounts
Fragmented OCR describes a local matter naming Wish Rouse and Megas feat Wah louse. It lists Scanes, president of Thelin Scanes, Rom Arthur Upton and Miss Boalrice among participants who collected and paid sums. Details are unclear due to text garbled formatting.
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Scanes
Thelin Scanes
Rom Arthur Upton
Miss Boalrice
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Pension Oe
Mrs. Wetherell
Rosenthal
Werore
Simms
Shope
Sonbin
Bua J
Frank R. Moor
Ag Jong
James Kelley
Worth Afrhaitenet
Weat
Glen
Lisitenant Wiytes
Devonn
Thomas
Glen Elk Bridge
Nhead
Mali
An Bay
Jesse Christopacy
Giancy
Merona
Christophar
Dorona Atracie Mt Hiss
Dig
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Tier Daving
Plac
Beteg Taba
Wayne
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Smoot
Concern
Faso
E.W. Barnsda
Pitadere
Joseph Lies
Mr Lake
Han Wnt
Roy commitiEa
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