Social and Personal Notices From a Town’s Episcopal Community
A cluttered social page notes parish events at the Episcopal church on Main Street, including a meeting with a badge ceremony, a nursing class at the Young Women’s Christian Association, and a First Methodist Christmas sale with a turkey supper. It also mentions the Ludiva Aid Society’s bazaar, a large reception at Mrs. E. H. Provin’s home, the marriage of Joseph D Williams to Helen Z Smith, a farewell social for Apostle W. R. Russell, and gifts given in appreciation of his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelocie Lunday
Christian’ Association
Baa Taylor
B.provin
Agron Ward
Mrs. Travis
Paul Mf
Robbeois
Virgi Te Highland
Robert Morris
Bo Wolingr
Harry T.wilsons
Thompson
Mary Ruhl
Virginia Gaylord
Gracie Haymaker
WR. C. Russell
St. Thorine
Canada
B. E Wadsworth
Stealey Avenue
Stealey Heights
Russell
Tinex a Cold Remedy Ad for Pine Cure Cough
An old advertisement touts Tinex as a strong remedy for chest coughs hoarse throats and bronchial irritation. It claims quick relief from colds and winter coughs with a pine oil based formula marketed as safe tasty and effective. The copy emphasizes purity, Norwegian pine ingredients and a guaranteed satisfaction policy.
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Norway
Flawed OCR Record Fails to Convey Clear Event
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions beams, Prultoia and itohes, a sallet, and gallstones, with unclear references to family and Trlunde, leaving the main incident or outcome inaccessible. The readable portions provide no concrete people, places, dates, organizations, or events to anchor a proper news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferad
Followers of Christ Attend City Event and Visit
The article recalls a gathering where local residents and visitors from Lumberport and Rhimston met in a friendly, informal evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richardson and a long list of guests from nearby towns. The group enjoyed jokes, singing, tambourine music, and light refreshments. Mr Kags presented a gift of gui laas to the Richardsons as a gesture of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Mra Wdwin Vv
Rignwedaon
Lumberport
Ielr Woine
Mra
B.C
Irene Selby
Hond Hornor
Vance Horner
Ivery
Kags
Richardson
Postoffice prep for holiday rush at Clarksburg
A local post office plans for a Christmas surge with extra clerks and carriers. The facility expects double the usual volume, especially for parcel post, and will expand staff to handle increased mail and packages this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal
Mary Bianers
Clarksburg
Tics
Glarksburg
Local Visitors and Residents Return From Travels
A jumble of names shows Mrs Walton Strother from Salem visited Thursday shopping while Miss Margore Hubingon returned home from Philadelphia for Thanksgiving. Several residents including Mrs Benjamin Blackford of Parkersburg and Colonel and Mrs Henry Haywood returned home Wednesday. Others traveling include J iy Israel and sister Mathey to Moundville for merchandish, Mrs Julian G Smith from Hamilton returning home, George C Shields of Pairmont on business, H P Chanthers of Fairmont on city business, Mrs Albert A Erdman of Blims visiting, G G Smith of Huntington staying at Waldo hotel, J D Moore from Philipp, Allen from Parkersburg on a brief visit, Prunty from West Union handling business, George Fenney back Wednesday night after months away, Mr Fohner visiting Denver and Minneapolis, Mrs Alga Hilbert of Wheeling visiting Point Comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton L. Strother
Salem
Margore Hubingon
Philadelphia
Benjamin
Blackford
Parkersbury
Henry Haygwood
C. Har “Irael
Mise Mathey
Moundaville
Merchafiol
J, Iy Israel
Julian G. Smith
Hamilton
Clyde Mr. Criat
North Chestnut Atreat
George C. Shields
Pairmont
H. P. Chanthers
Fairmont
Elty
Albert A. Erdman
Blimns
G. G. Smith
Huntington
Waldo Hotel
J. D. Moore
Philipp Blt
Allen
Parkershire
OE Prunty
Trois West Union
George Fenney
Ynendlig
Fohner
Denver
Colo
Minneapolis
Mon
Alga Hilbert
Wheeling
William, Quinn
Point Comfort
Bribe Charge Shocks Cleveland Investigator
Charles Dewoody, a special investigator, said he would forward to Washington a report detailing alleged bribe money, received by Dr. B. W. Telter and others, tied to claims about fittings and a gun cotton shipment on the Lusitania. The Austro Hungarian consul backed Ritter’s statement that funds were supplied during the probe, though Ritter denied the affidavit was bought.
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Claveland
Charles
Dy Dewoody
Eitt
Washington
Gald
B. W. Telter
Fitters
Ernest Ludwig
Cleveland
Devealy
Department of Justice
Ritter
Ford's Passport Continued From Page One
A fragment discusses interpretations of official actions and private citizen efforts in urgent peace aims, noting that Stites does not consider private missions on business as valid if they lack urgency, and hints at legal or procedural nuances in the diplomacy topic.
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Ford
Stites
Wilson Told on Page 52 Aide Urges Trade Commission
Washington Dec 2 John Fahey president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and President Wilson today urged Congress to establish a non partisan trade commission and to provide means to strengthen merchant marine. Fahey said there is a great need for more ships to carry U S exports and advocated different ways to secure the ships with a compromise aimed at quick legislation during the ongoing session.
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Washington
John
Chamber of Commerce of
The
United Statia
Dunindsa
Congress
Marie
Fahey
United States
Mabey
Ford Talks About His Mission Of Peace In Europe
In New York Ford outlined his peace expedition to depart for Europe aboard the Scandinavian American liner Oscar II. He denied plans to strike soldiers in trenches and proposed six permanent peace delegates to stay in Europe with a broader conference to decide next steps. George W. Andrews of 48 West Main Street celebrated a holiday birth as his wife and baby weigh ten pounds three quarters, mother and child reported healthy.
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New York
Ford
New Yorke
Pliny Fay
Europe
Kia
George W. Andrews
Slam Street
Stork
Babe
Weston arrest linked to paternity charge in county jail
Thurmond Scott was taken to Weston after detention at the county jail. He was moved Thursday to Weston where he is wanted on a paternity charge preferred by a city woman. Authorities and records indicate the transfer followed a request by Levis county officials.
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Thurmond Scott
Wilnonburg
Woaton
Young
Levis County
Incomplete OCR Yield: Chamber Conign Fsmedy Mentioned
Fragmentary text discusses why to use a chamber conigh fedmoy and references years of familiarity with a good quality. Contains garbled names, unclear events, and nonstandard terms.
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Tgs
Joseen-Atia
Membranous Croup Report At Cenhe Town
Fragmentary notes describe a case of membranous croup in Cenhe town with mentions of patient Charles and a Wednesday dinner event. Details are obscured by OCR errors, but the entry records a medical condition affecting a resident and a moment of treatment or observation by Drandos.
Russell Debate Offer Prompts Clergy Clash in City
Roy Huet reports on a heated controversy in Russell over a proposed Bible debate. A minister challenged local clergy to public discussion, but leaders refused, citing scriptural prohibitions against debate. The piece cites Paul and Timothy and notes warnings from the city pulpit about turning away dissenters.
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Roy Huet
Clarkaburg
Torafien
Earth
Socentien
Alen
Mugeell
Tele-gram
Wien Ag Paul
Paul
Timothy
GodUneas
Tim
Webster Zays
Contoveray Jweang
Paul Was
Jeanet
Webster Faye
Mrewnieng
Acta
Tryannik
Wen- Sters Saye Dlapitiog
Mars Hill
Ghirksbute
Tudela
Solomon
Janus
Christ
Sania Ming
Pavnald
Thave Bren
Noted Letter From Shawkey On Holidays For Schools
The superintendent reports receipt of a letter from MC Ps Shawkey regarding Christmas and New Year holidays for schools and notes arrangements for continuation of classes and the upcoming term. The communication mentions holiday dates and the impact on school operations.
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S. Lawron
Schooln
Shawkey
Prohibition Charge Tied to Wilson Arrest at Parkerburg
A Parkerburg arrest reports Olivetles Wilson charged with violating prohibition laws after whiskey was found not clearly labeled. Deputy U.S. Marshal Walter Bee testified at the scene as the case proceeded, with prior convictions and bond details noted.
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Wilson
Walter Bée
Parkersburg
Young Wilson
Parkerqburg
Local Prohibition Officers Seize Liquor Shipment
Prohibition officers led by JJ Waller Beay report intercepting a liquor shipment at a local railroad station. Ninety four pints and several cartons were seized. four men were arrested and await hearings Friday. Names given include Joly Galachis, Bank Stell Homano, and EW Bail.
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Ean
Pananger
JJ Waller Beay
Faskerbure
Anis
Fries
Nhe
Board of Trade forms committees to aid counsel
The Board appoints two internal committees and a counsel to advise on trade matters. A special committee and its counsel may assist, to share expenses with the board, and to prepare its expert testimony for a November meeting. The directors authorized a special committee to supply necessary expert aid.
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Board of Trade
Expe
Board of Director
Ita -Preylowe
Board of
Friends in Adanston Case Report
Fragmentary letter says a group of residents and visitors in Adanston West Virginia discuss a troubling incident. It mentions a Haney party and various neighbors, with unclear sequence of events and names, repeatedly noting distress and desire for remedies.
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Hill. Bros
Shird Street
Twiegrasm
Edward Stee
Aalupsdal
Chtint
Episcopal Church
Sparish House
Lessock
Apale
Bérse Torker
First Methodiat
Aid Society
Ludiva’ Aid Society
Central Oariation
Chile Metal Tre ‘Muro Dhuredoy
Williamys Smite
Joseph D. Wiliams
Tts City
Helen Z. Smith
W. B. King
Williama
J. Jacobs
Moore'Bldg
Othart
Snider Furniture Co
West Pike
Consolidated Phone
Claresburg
W VA
Crincea Oy
Hue Avery
Cempot Moor
Mont
Jennb. Waters
Heal Extate
Prunty Bldg
Brown
Hibxier
Porkig
Fk, EO Ream
Clarkshire
Murkina
Pep
Mr. Risse
Flor
Russeil
Trubsell
Wioul
Wiehes
Telesell
Ngdin Glyine
Nuyd
Wilson IS
MR. Ford
Andrews Happx
Weston
Juin
Apostle
Houdas
Coleat
Hye
TEE Fairbank
Saeat
Parkens
Burges
Ibokitg
Wits
Orenniss
Sisned
Arthur Parsons
Robard Morris
Eee Has, Travis
T. Jalynchs G
Wi Dudderabe Coe
Storm, Snd
Adanston
Ilve
Thole
Statautainté
Ares
Vikeinla
Singer
Box
Adamaton
W. Va
Saya
Youls
Neveathen
Helene da Tampin
Arid Srektin
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