Harrison County Teachers Institute Opens Amid Large Enrollment
The Harrison County Teachers Institute began a five day session in court with County Superintendent Cyrus K. Welc appointing Mine Audrey Jarvin of Bridgeport and E. Forest Marhett of Shinnston as clerks. Enrollment reached about 100 men and 124 women, listing numerous attendees from Bridgeport, Salem, Bristol, Lost Creek, and nearby towns, indicating strong local participation in the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Teachers Institute
Cyrus K. Welc
Audréy Jarvin
Bridgeport
E. Forest Marhett
Shiunston
Stad Centuries: Large Homeless Population and Fire Loss
A chaotic scene in Constantinople as a major fire sweeps the Stamboul quarter. Authorities estimate over 7,000 people left homeless with thousands of buildings burned and many fatalities including women and children. Firefighters and relief efforts are mobilized as the city faces a severe housing crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Pignig Hold Sports Day Across Park Grounds
The postponed basket party and field meet at the park and baseball grounds occurred Saturday afternoon. Athletic games were played, prizes awarded, and a basket supper enjoyed by about 500 attendees. Poor weather limited what could have been the event’s greatest year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy
Bon Ton store to expand millinery department
Mrs. Sturm returns from New York with a fine stock of millinery for the Bon Ton store. The millinery department will be enlarged to handle stock and trade more efficiently. The grand opening date will be announced in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra CD. Sturm
New York City
Bon ‘Ton
Mra. Peters
Home From Seattle Two Men Return After Trip
Joseph Cohen and John Clerk returned Saturday night from Seattle and other cities in the West. They spoke of an excellent trip and related many interesting incidents. They met former Clarkaburg residents who were glad to see them. During the journey they attended a national convention of the Eagles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cohen
John Clerk
Seattle
Otter Citles
Death of Mrs. Ann Turner in Gutterpart
Mrs. Ann Turner colored of Gutterpart died Sunday afternoon after a long illness. She was 61. The funeral will be at the AME church in this city Tuesday with burial in Elk View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Turner
Gutterpart
ALM. H. Church
Ity Tienday
Elk View Cemetery
New Teacher Arrives in Jamestown High School
Merle W King of Jamestown joins the high school faculty and will share responsibilities in athletics at the high school. He attends the teacher institute and becomes a member of the school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle W King
Jamestown
Ten Arrested in City Drunkenness Roundup
Ten arrests were made Saturday for drunkenness. a Monday morning tally saw all detainees released after processing. The crowd watched a stage show featuring Mabel Sweney as Trixy Long with a plot involving love, villainy, and a reformed heroine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Richard
Joahs
Mabel Sweney
Trixy
Chile
Terror
Alberto Turiner
WeTT Motions Meeting At Mrs J. 1’s Home
A meeting of the mot tores met at the home of Mrs J 1 afefterautide 783 Mutherry erect Tuesday at 3 in the afternoon. Members and friends will be present. Mrs Row Bartlett gy penning a two daye la Fairmont from which video she will go to Primedwetlie Mid. To tell friends for tetera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J
Afefterautide
Mutherry Erect
Row Bartlett Gy
la Fairmont
Priemdwetlie, Mid
Tlilt Friends
Tetera! Gaye
Corner Stone Laying Draws Thousands to Elkins
Elkins WV August 24 the corner stone ceremony for the West Virginia State Odd Fellows home attracted many from northern counties. Grand Master W J Cecil presided with Grand Lodge officers and Elkins lodge officials. Special trains from Fairmont and Clarksburg brought delegations. Notables included Ex Senator Henry G Davis and Secretary Sovereign Grand Lodge John B Goodwin. Reception at Graceland hosted by Senator Davis drew hundreds late in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
West Virginia
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of
West, Virginia
Order
W. JH. Cecil
Parkersburg
Grand Lodge
Elkins Lodge
Fairmont
Clarkabure
Septimian Hall
New Martinsville
W.va
L 0
W. Hi
Cecil
Marsiilier
Lee Reinheimer
E. W. Rouse
George G. Stout
Fleming
B. H. White
Henry G. Davis
John B. Goodwin
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Jude A. G. Doston
P. G. My
D. H. Reed
New Martineville
W. V
Henry G- Davis
Grace Davis
Graceland
Senator Davis
Rome
H. G. Davis
Lee
Joan Davis
M.C. al- Iaden
D. & E. College
Junie
Elkins Schools
Grand Concert at Prides Chapel A M E Church
A grand musical and literary concert will be held at Prides Chapel A M E Church tomorrow evening at five. The program includes opening chorus, a prayer by Rev. D H Kyle, orchestra selections, piano duets by Mrs Diglow and Madam Turner, solos by Bishop Turner Ophelia Washington Ruth Henderson Lizie Henderson V L Foster and others, with recitation by Luzle Tuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prides's Chapel
D. H. Kyle
Orenentra
Solo
V. L. Foster
Fragmented OCR Record Of Names And Transfers
The readable parts list numerous names and vague transfers or notes such as Wajum Rundolgh to Hernan Davin to Salem and others like Mary E Davis to EE and G Lileks. The text shows scattered place names including Bridgeport Eagle district Katylick Weston Cardk and Jarcts ton with unclear dates or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wajum F. Rundolgh
Hernan
Davin
Salem
Scha
Forester
Weston Pike
Cardk
Henry George
John
Pekey
Chiathew Fiat
Cliston
Jarctston
Erty
Rival Candidate Shoots Opponent in Ironton
In Ironton on August 24, Robert Frownie, rival for the Republican central committeeman post, shot Henry Frepk after a street meeting. Frownie was arrested and charged with murder as faction politics are cited as motive. The incident followed a tense campaign season with local figures named in brief notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Henry Frepk
Robert Frownie
Candiate
Répub-lcan
Frownie
German Ambassador Baron Speck Von Sternberg Dies
German ambassador to the United States Baron Speck Von Sternberg died in AMBASSADOR DIES HEIPBUBERG Germany Aug 24. The baroness Miss Lillian May Langham Lauraville Ky was with him at the end. They had come from Hamburg last month to consult ski specialists on a lingering illness. The immediate cause was inflammation of the lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heipbuberg
Germany
Baron Speck von Sternberg
United States
Lillian May Langham
Lauraville
Hamiirg
Steinhors
Ogden Plans Independent Run for County Clerk Seat
The latest konsip alleges Wayman Ogden, who failed to secure the Republican nomination for county clerk, will run on an independent ticket with a county clerkship promise. If successful, he would study law and seek a prosecuting attorney post four years hence, leaving observers to ask what he hopes to gain from such a move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayman Ogden
Gore
Aenis
Mrs Martin dies after long local life in Wyatt area
Emily Martin died at her Big Bingamon home on Sunday in her 87th year. Funeral held at the home Monday. burial at Shinz Odd Fellows cemetery. Survived by several sons and daughters. member of Universalist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Martin
Big Bingamon
Gr. Fortney
Wyatt
Shinz
Mra Martin
Universalist Church
Assyrian Tax Vote Fails. Town Faces New Budget Pressures
In Shineton the August election on a twenty cent tax failed by two votes, with low turnout and less than half the town voting. Officials plan new methods to reduce expenses, likely cutting lighting and water services, while shifting to a regular levy of thirty five cents to meet costs. A Methodist church ice cream social drew crowds, and Dan Ogden and partner plan a trip to New York for a few days. In New York Meadows and Williams stock talks fell. at Assyrian Border a man was fined fifteen dollars after a complaint of threatening a woman over dress purchase. The man claimed to be from Elkins and promised to return, with caution advised for future trips to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shineton
Mcconnell
Jndine
Stethodiet Protstanscharchs
Hugh Martin
Meneers Sten Ree
Mr and Mee
Dan Ogden
New York
Assyrian
Bodler
Auidrew
Lyon
Pinnickinnick
Aregnding
Gordon Bet
Kikiys
Costa
Promiss
Elkins
Maxwell Record Hay Harvest Sets 226 Stacks in 20 Days
Teeman Maxwell of Wet Union in Doddridge county reports a hay harvest record this year. He cut and stacked 226 stacks on his Doddridge county farm in twenty days, claiming no rival can beat it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeman Maxwell
Wet Union
Doddridge County
Maxwell
Entries Opened for West Virginia Fair Annual Meet
Entries for the West Virginia Fair Anso lution annual meet opened this morning in Camden Sommers room 12 Hoffman hall. The secretary reported entries already exceed last year and prospects for a large exhibition look bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betry Rooka
West Virginia
Camden Sommers
Hoffman Hall
Dreads Salem Move Sparks a Child’s Prayer
In a Bohemian tale set in West Virginia a family plans to relocate to Salem, a town of about twelve thousand in Clarksburg. Bessie fears the change and asks friends about Salem causing talk among peers. On the eve of departure her father overhears her praying aloud, saying goodbye to God as they move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Little Bessie
West Virginia
Besnie
Clarkabure
Clarksburg
Bessie
Beasie
Olin
Son killed father in Windber murder case near Baltimore
Bonnie Rosenbloom and her daughter confessed in Baltimore that the body found in a trunk near Camden on August 10 was Samuel J. Rosenbloom of Windber Pennsylvania. They said his son Alexander murdered him at their Windber home on November 12, the motive given was that he beat them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faltimore
Bonnie Rosenbloom
Belle Mawr
Camden
Samuel J. Rosenbloom
Windber
Fires Destroy Dwelling and Barn of Edward Starcher
Incendiary fires gutted the dwelling and barn of Edward Starcher in Upshur County. Neighbors and the Post fraternity aided by witnesses who saw flames together. a threatening Black Hand symbol appeared on an envelope sent to Mr. Starcher last May. Community fear and letters to parsons fueled suspicion of deliberate arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Starehte
Ine
Upshur
Black Hand Organisation
Minnlgat
Okia
Hams
Postfrat
Starcher
Btatcher
Shooting Incident Leads to Jail Time for Carrying Gun
A colored man, Lloyd Loe, is jailed awaiting grand jury action after a shooting incident at Pitcairn. Nathan Holmes, also colored, was wounded at about 6 pm and taken to jail by Constatic ord. Justice James N. Davis tried Loe for carrying a gun and remanded him pending grand jury proceedings on the shooting charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn
Lloyd Loe
Nathan Holmes
Ord
James N. David
Jal
Prand
Holmes
Missionary Conference Discusses Work in Ching
A conference at Springs, Va, today reviewed missionary efforts in Ching with attendees William J. Patt and George W. Painter, an American missionary. Painter is in the country for two weeks to discuss Taft's views on general policy affecting the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Not Springs
William J. Patt
George W. Painter
Taft
Big Money Stolen From Assistant United States Treasurer
Chicago August 24 George W. Titsgerald arrested for forgery on charge of stealing 173000 from Assistant United States Treasurer Holden. He admitted the theft and appeared in court tonight. A fundraising social will be held at Salvation Army hall 222 West Pike Street to aid a home for girls and young women with refreshments and cream provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George W. Titsgerald
United States Funde
Holden
Wall Todays
Aly Te Arti
Prt
Tegtaling
Salvation Army Hall
West Pike
Deneil
Trial underway in Lexington murder case over judge
Jury selection begins this week in Lexington as W. Beach Herein faces murder charges in the death of his father, Judge James Hargis. The proceedings focus on establishing a 12 member panel from area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
W. Beach
James Hargis
Bagem Mt Feckson
Specad Term Tomorrow Federal Water Compliance
A notice states a special term will be granted tomorrow to pour a water certificate under firm time limits. Authorities warn of procedural steps and deadlines tied to the permit.
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Teachers Institute
Oddfellows
W.T. Pepper
W. C. Perine
Bristol
Earl Alley
Cottrill
West Summit
Frank Hose
S.C. McKinsey
Eltys
W. Swiger
City
J. W. Moore
Josph’s Mills
Ernest EB
Knight
June Lew
Avillie V. Matheny
Big Twine
Andrey Nutter
Lost Creek
lHaring Les Thompson
C. W. Mavis
Johnstown
Loyal Stanley Dawson
A,b. Share
Floris M. MckKintey
Minera
J. J. Tang
Mp. Teler
MQ. Mallar
Tyrconnell
Mines
Charles Taylor
Smithfield
D. Pritchard
Suitfield
A. T. Alexander
Admineton
J. Thrash
C. Morrie
Sable
Morria
Sardis
C. W. Poxt
Soal Creek
B. W. Coffindatter
Juno Law
Warrison Westfall
Wigance
Robinson
Mt. Clare
Janet
Adamston
J. K. Musser
Adamnton
Guy Goodwin
Refotol
ACG
Buntgardner
Wilconburg
Frank Smith
Walt Summit
Idward
Ht. Shinn
Kategiriee
Lloyd
Washington
Snow
Tt. T. Robinson
Mannington
B. F. Riley
Harry Ernest Clemans
Benson
JH. Cuningham
Freddie T MeIntire
Big Innae
B.O. Yarnaide
Wil J. Moore
S.J. Ward
Lont Crooks
A. C
Thompson
Mengie Ki. Courtney
Big
Eake
Armentront Horton
J. M. Fister
Clty
de Musser
Jane Lew
C. J. Haj
Bo. Creek
Martin
Wallacey
Jan Lew
Homer Hamre
Clarenne Sturm
Fermine
Monard W. McDonald
Bridgeports
W. Fasiur Smite
Field
Howant M. Wolverton
Shor Wood
Otiln J. Varnum
Least Ceopie
J.M. Slonin
Silke
Shinnaton
Ity Swiger
Rowebud
Arthur Heldreth
Dols
Tandies
Alice Corpening
Ity
Cora Coper
Auburn
Florence L. Ramin
Ett
Catherine Stina
Shinuston
Hardesty
Shinnston
Mette V- Carter
Flemington
Bouna Ayers
Lost Grek
Ora Dale Rilny
Beldgepirs
Ciara 'B. Purine
Bepple Kaderlife
Clare
Breca Hannah
Wisenturm
Glendon
Bertha Jt. Cox
Woai Union
Irma 1
Queen
Jesse A. Molden
Lenais
Miller
Bethor G. Galnea
Callie Nnanm
Ely
Ben Graves
Gertrude F. Rovinson
Lamberport
Lucile Robinson
Esta Hannah
Wiltonburg
Fidlin O. Gage
Marr Stubtnewn
Sonbure
Julia O. Kidd
Etty
Carrie Whitehill
Martha —. Fowler
Ota G. Walters
Ety
Myra MM. Dhinean
Adaniston
Mary M. Turnel
Bile P. Sturm
Beaste Boyce
Adah Sonnger
Sybt
Sturm
Viropa
Edyth Mae Springer
Lulu Springer
Helen Alien
Anna Newton
Spencer
Hijesbeth Stealey
Clay
Lexie Randolph
Eunice ‘Stealey
Viola Wedards
Central
Cort Dann
Sherwood
Maybelle Taylor
Morgankville
Mt. Clara
BiMe
Kidd
Cys
Allen
Thet May Gordon
Pairchance
Mayme
Gordon
Nettle F. Woodyard
Grafton
Willa Stay Loo
Lillie E. Strother
Wilnonhurs
Hannah L. Meade
Mary Musguve
Josephine Sheore
Kathryn M. Joyce
Aliys Harriott
Kang
Mabel 1
Hate Harden
Bite
Annie Jugden
Jani Lew
Auirey Hughoe
Jane Law
Blanche Steel
Elty
Eme G. Brown
Calora B. Hardway
West Creek
Theile Mobre
Calora V.clifford
Martha D. Plagercy
Dee Toss
Bridzavort
Mary June Curran
Jessie Peart Wartiett
Mary Kidd
Odella Graves
Etta Willis
Minnie Isenhur
Coutv
Bertha B. Rice
Willa M. Righter
Tenla Daviason
Tilstoy
Lacy A. Robligon
Mb Clare
Panay
Gravex
Siridgeport
Jemilo ‘Stutlee
Napier
Sian McCann
Lamvernorty Florida
Smith
Lena Haggerty
Mayme ‘Hardoaty
Shinniston
Mary H. Tomine
Wert Millard
West Atltgrd
C. Griffin
Orlandy
Freda Kang
J. Bom
Reeves
Susan B. Chase
George Slatchey
Cyrus EB. Webb
John Counts
API Nelock
Dornoun
It. J. Wilkinggn
Gyutvon
Rearillaz
Esseloa
Ly Shaw
Lovetock
Aden
Alend
Pignig
Bon ‘Ton Department Store
Josh Jenkins
Hme
Henry G. Paul
Pride’s Chapel
Siang
Lede Hawker
H.C. Robinason
Air
Mrw
S&b. Davie
Mise Linnle Monros
Atlantic City
Charles J. Huraty
Hellen Randall
Mr. Prodfee
Sutton
Ogden
Democrats
Lew
Williams Sosa Wah
Stock Exchange
Coste
Gordon’ Court
Maxwell Record
Edward Starcher
Pitcairn’ Mine
China
Painter
MAGES
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