Big State Fair Opens With Promising Cattle Race Lineup
West Virginia Fair Association opened at the new fairgrounds east of the city. The four day exposition features Wild Man from Borneo, Japanese acrobats, a new merry-go-round, and an extensive cattle show with many exhibitors from Ohio and surrounding counties. Officials anticipate over 100 fine racers and a crowd-pleasing program led by default starter Aj Leman from Pittsburgh. examinations and classes run from 10:40 AM to 12:20 PM across thoroughbred, Hereford, Angus, and draft categories with horse and livestock displays throughout the grounds.
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West Virginia Fair Association
Borneo
Anh
Moore Atonk
J.B. Supler
Ben
Berobata
Ely
Ula Dex
Camdin Ximimers
Nmn
F. Hares
Jude
Aj Leman
Pittsburg
Raleers
Morrison
T. G Johnson
John Ly Plckens
Quiet Dell
Go Rogers & Son
Mt Charo
Tetsuya
Alderteys
Bolied Ankur
Maeter Streten
Mears
Geary
Fand Thommleins
Aeged Gentil
Au Arter
Liratt Thorens
Mateh Mata
Glitiny
Addin
Forfeit Money Awarding Commuters Flow Wille and Others
A garbled notice lists names including John Williams Charles Green and Charles Post amid references to payments or fines. The fragment mentions horses and a racing context with unclear actions or outcomes.
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Flow
Wille Willl
John Williams
Raze Orsra
Coes Winei
Rundsters
Charles Green
Charles Post
Greeral Pure
Ministers Assigned Churches in West Virginia Westons Report
The report of the stationing committee of the Methodist Protestant Church West Virginia lists ministers to be supplied at multiple churches and districts. It names presiding officers, superintendents, and supernumeraries with assignments across Fairmont Morgantown Shinnaton Clarksburg Parkersburg and other towns, plus educational appointments and officers.
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P. I. Null
Marion
J. N. Holt
West Morgantown
W. H. Hark
Catawba
Atwell PL
Pleasant
G. W. Morrie
Reedeville
Tackson
South Morgantown
Stents Walon
J. J. Lough
Shinnaton
Maywood
Piten
Harmanifle
G. B.stewart
Sirafton
A. W. Morrison
Barbour
J. Satterfield
Tam
J. H. Shogant
Newberk
S. C. Jones
Clarksburg
Vincent
Weaton
Chatrgan
Mossburg
Buckhannon Circuit
Huckhannon
Jesse R. Jones
Weston
G. Hormick
Blue Rock
T. F. Goode
Harrigan
Af. Snyder
Lewis
C.P. Butler
Goorsetown
J. 1
Philips
Kenuwhs
H. Underwood
Upehur
J. Helinn
Blechwood Mission
Dl. McCoyesupply
Nestor
G. Shipps
Iridgeport
C. W. Nestor
Supernumerary
B. S. Stout
Vadla
Parkersburg
Parkers
Lire
Harriaville
Goo
J. Stewart
Ponnaboro
Lex
Ellenbord
Olver Lowther Idridge
J. C. Shock
Freeport
A. F. Dolinion
St. Maria
C. Asner
McKim
Josiah Payne
Maxwell
D. H. Trembly
Pullman
Nicholson
Spencer
Milton Steele
Hersford
Briendly
Poole
Rockert
A. G. Edgell
Leroy
O. Pmonohi
Richardson
J. A. Keetter
Elizabeth
W. P.price
Gandeeville
HS. McNulty
Supply
Auburn
J. Burne
Mileton
Ireland
Marlinton Sub-tistriet
B. Mt Mitchel
Martinton
Delayed Rise of Giant Faces Trial for Conducing Ambush?
A garbled report hints at a delayed appearance by a giant figure facing a charge related to conducting ambushes. Names of individuals or places are unclear, but court action is implied.
Encampsent Opens Torre on Forty First Street
In a historical note the Encampment of the Ayam Army of the Republic opens on four avenue, with a ceremony that references old alliances and a ceremonial form. The event mentions a mayoral figure and local leaders in attendance.
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Ayam Army of the Republic
Waitfieek
Fletcher Held For Grand Jury In Fatal Store Shooting
J Wieteher appeared before Musintrate Gordon and waived examination on the charge of feloniously shooting Harry Johnson who died in Kerster hospital after being wounded near Fletcher's store the Bur Hive. Coroner Camp sworn in a grand jury witness and Johnson gave a statement before dying. Fletcher held for grand jury. several suspects connected to the shooting discussed.
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J. Wieteher
George H. Gordon
Harry Johnson
Fletcher
Kerster Hospital
Sumluy
W. P. Camp
Magiatrar
Johnson
W. P Camp
Jonnenn
Hivlife
Commer
A. J. Johnsen
Pitsburg
Meciin
Corin Te Bank
Pitubune
Enmminitrates
Tance Telenhone
A. J
Joealinamim
Olympic Heroes Return Home From Sagamore Hill
Olympic heroes were greeted by the President at Sagamore Hill after their victory, receiving a ceremonial handshake and words of congratulations. The team then prepared to sail back to New York with the triumphant reception still fresh.
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Oystor Bay
Wolesme
Tnitey
Sagamore
New York
Walds hosts luncheon as fair visitors gather
R. J Garley, proprietor of the Walds, announces the Asnetieth dining room will open at 11:20 for luncheon for the remainder of the week. The cafe will be open all day long, catering to the large number of visitors expected at the fair.
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Nernuat
R. J Garley
The
Walds
Three Robbers Reported Captured After Street Robbery
Officer Harry Brooks tracks down three alleged highway robbers after a rain night ambush on Pike Street. A suspect trio named Joe Kane alias Du Fan William Flaherty and Ea Banningham were identified, detained and jailed awaiting a hearing before Squire Gordon on September 5.
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Harry Brooks
Charpedith
Staineh
Brooks Aa
Dix
Pike Streep
Desroes
Pitcairn Mine
Slay
Kulik
Capitol Hotel
Gale
Grafton
Lke
Dodo
Kullle
Joe Kane
du Fan
William Flaherty
Ea Banningham
Conatale Schrader
Squire G. H. Gordon
Fleet Entry at Melbourne Welcomed by Officials
An American parlor entry into Melbourne harbor this morning drew a vast crew to witness the scene. Admiral Sperry and the fleet officers arrived to a warm reception by Long Northc rote, Governor General of Astetraith, amid formalities marking the occasion.
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Melbourne
Admiral Sperry
Mitt
Long Northcrote
Astetraith
Union backs Bevan in city labor flare up
The Central Federated Union, a coalition of New York City labor unions, pledged support to Bevan amid a heated election dispute with the American Federation of Labor. The row centers on leadership and strategy within the city’s labor movement as August 1 reporting flags the feud.
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New York
Central Federated
Lsbor
American Federation of Labor
Bevan
Baby Tony Barkan Dies in Tragic Fire Incident
A one year old boy named Tony Barkan, son of Joan Barkan of Myron and Tost Dis, died in a deadly fire. The body will be held Thursday morning with burial at Holy Crorna Cemetery in this city.
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Joan Barkan
Myron
Tony
Desth Bandsy
Hly
Crona
Register or You Cannot Vote Precinct Registrars Named
Voters are urged to check registration status for the fall election. Precinct registrars list names by district and remind citizens to register by October 26. If not registered by then, eligibility to vote is lost.
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Clarkistrict
W. C. Burnside
J.S. Kyle
J Stout
George W. Shuttleworth
Coal District
W. M. Strother
John W. Flangan
C. P. Stout
J. E. Doman
R. R. Barnett
C. B. Wolverton
Clay
C. A. Thompson
Charles M. Tetrick
Chester Plcatt
Henry Robinson
S.pec . Eagles
Byron L. Cunningham
F. W. Cunningham
E. Swiger
Elkistrict
W. F. Bond
S. R. Bartlett
Estridge Nutter
Grant
Irvin Maxwell
C. W.avisson
Sardis
Ben Linville
C. M. Swiger
A. S. Robey
Simpson
G. B. Late
Charles Kester
W. W. Kellison
Tenmile
Edward Davis
G. A. Schutte
A. J. Holden
M. W. Hurst
John T. Carter
Union
W. J. Law
Truman Payne
N. B. Farrell
Martin Dead Bridgeport
Martin, Joshua J. 45, died of typhoid fever Sunday at 7 am after seven weeks illness. Survived by wife, daughter Miss Cista, father Edward Martin, one brother in Clarksburg, three sisters Mrs Winters, Miss Flora, Mrs Findlay of Ohio. Funeral 11 am Tuesday at Odd Fellows cemetery. esteemed citizen loved by neighbors.
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Bridgeport
Joshua J. Martin
Martin
Cista
Edward Martin
Ivesly Clarksburg
Flora
Samual Winters
Charles Findlay
Ohio
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Campaign banner dazzles Main street crowds in Taft Sherman era
A large campaign banner floated past the Republican state headquarters on Saturday night. It depicted William H. Taft and James S. Sherman with the party emblem, a big eagle. Painted by the Empire Sign Company, the banner drew much attention for its size and design.
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Main Street
William 2. Taft
James 8. Sherman
Empire Sign Company
Meeting of district superintendents under County Superintendent Webb
County Superintendent C. E. Webb held a meeting at the courthouse Monday for the district superintendents. Discussions covered the 1908-1909 school session and year plans. The list of officers included J. W. Duncan, Clark Armentront, W. A. Beer, Kyle, G. C. Bark, Hi. C. Wumphreys, and others, with a vote to designate them as district superintendents rather than district supervisors.
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C. E. Webb
Court House
Coal District
J. W. Duncan
Adamston
Clark
C. E. Armentront
Sardi
W. A. Beer
City
Tenmille
Kyle
Salem
Hazie
G. C
Bark
Lumberport
Simpson
Wumphreys
Brideaport
Political drama unfolds at station clash in Minnesota
In St Paul Minnesota Bryan and Governor Johnson clash amid a Democratic party conference. The forenoon meeting discussed plans of action after a shooting at the station as leaders from the city and party factions debated the political situation and next steps northward.
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ST. Paul
Aus
Bryan
Minnnasota
Muedlur
Johnson
Jobneon
Uwe Cattonten
Conference 15 Weld Chicago Holds GOP Meeting
Aug 11 in Chicago the Republican national committee chaired by ATtwheoek met with Secretary Hayward and western leaders of the executive committees to discuss party strategy and alignment.
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Chicago
Attwheoek
Republican National Pomentttes
Hayward
Inday
Aged Colored Man Dies as Warrants Dismissed
An aged colored man died after warrants were dismissed following a complaint by Marie Zankine, with Walter Harris named in the legal action. The case involved a supposed credit matter and a charge of carrying. A man charged in the incident was to be held at a local church on Wednesday afternoon for a hearing.
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Jowphine Bruno
Morgantown
Weston
Mina Bruno
Sabraton Mills
Storgantown
Frank Mara
Herelf
Alory
Irl
Mary
Yeni Wades
Mon Uheilo
Maries Zankine
Jake O
Walter Harris
Ant Soc
Val chiGren
Reire Dim
Puner
Carrie Ai
Siackeal
Sore-head Fails to Get Through a Withdrawal Resolution
IRELiNGTON Aug 31 A heated Valley district Republican meeting debated resolutions urging the withdrawal of Mr Scherr and an Elabor. The vote ended 43 to 4 against the withdrawal, Swisher’s backers claiming corruption by Charles Tater. Indignation rose among Republicans as Swisher’s faction strengthens in the county tickets.
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Sore-head
Irelington
Aipe Schoo
Here
Valley District
Valeley
Ucket
Schorr
Charlay
Teter
Tater
Larouane
Huto
Banbour
Tetwr
Dayton
Scherr
Swisher
Blue Sunday Hits Atlantic City Saloons
Aug 31 report says a real blue Sunday in Atlantic City with 229 saloons and hotels closed to both locals and visitors. Police note saloons shut, no troops in town. Chief signs a card declaring “Hold the fort Today 4’s Fort holds you.”
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Atlantic City
N. Joy
Tlantic City
Alantic
Jegl
Editor Astonished by New Orleans Leader's Industrial Vision
Albert Pheula of New Orleans, leading commercial editor, visited the local board of trade and the East White City exhibit on Saturday. He toured Serratory A. K Thorn and industries including Greenelil chemical and Washington carbon. He expressed astonishment at industrial development and predicted rapid growth for the city.
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Albert Pheula
New Orleans
United States
Board of Trees
Alent
Serratory A. K Thorn
Tip Plage Milly
Greenelil Chemical
Washington
Phewis
Bere
Ely
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