Forged Check Escapes as Clyde Russell Jumps Train
A bold forgery near Wint fate TS Parriah’s store led to Clyde Russell’s arrest after he presented a forged check at Watlane Bank. He confessed to the crime when confronted by Constable Wm. A. Shaver, then fled on a train, jumping from a car window before capture. Authorities pursued and recaptured him but he escaped again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sien- Mo
T. J
Cranhier
Mr. Parrish
Wm. A
Brown
Forkers
Clarks
Johnson
Spritouer
Tim
Eric
Russell
Taken 70 Home of His Mother
The body of Harry Hendershot a young pharmacist who suicided in a Waldo hotel room on the sixth floor was taken to his mother's home at Powhatan a few miles below Moundsville for burial Accompanying the body were Elks and friends who will attend the funeral and the lodge marched to the station for the train.
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Harry Hendershot
Waldo Hotel
Powhattan
Moundsville
Cinrksburs Lodge of
Elke
Mr. Hendershot
Cofford-Osborne Company
Elks
Powhatan
SAH OF PERSIA 48 REPORTED DYING
Teheran December 6 report from the Associated Press states the Shah is dying. Muzafer of Din, born March 25, 1853, ascended the throne May 1, 1836, and now abdicates due to an incurable disease in favor of the heir apparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marriage License Issued to Omar B Frashuer and Sarah C Law
A marriage license has been recorded at the county clerk office for Omar B Frashuer and Sarah C Law, validating their intended union. The document confirms both parties’ identities and the license issuance details processed by the county clerk.
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Omar B. Frashuer
Sarah C. Law
Boiler Explosion Rages Through Lynn Factory District
A boiler blast at the four story P. J. Harney Shoe Company plant in Lynn destroyed the building and set fires across several acres. Three factory structures, the Boston and Maine railroad station, and nearby dwellings burned. Eleven people were injured but no deaths reported as workers had not yet begun their shift. Estimated loss is about 450 80.
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Geyxwsmass
P. J. Harney Shoe Company
Lynn
Boston
Wille
Women's Civic Club Elects Officers at Waldo Hotel Meeting
The Women's Civic Club organized in the Waldo hotel assembly room elected officers including Mrs John Rubi as president, Mrs R T Lowndes Jr as vice president general, Milan Scola Page as secretary, and bring Etta McKeehan as treasurer. Ward vice presidents will be elected, with Mrs R Thomas of Parkersburg, president of the state federation, addressing the group.
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Women’s Civic Club
Waldo Hotel
oMeers
John Rubi
R. T. Lowndes, Jr
Milan Scola
Page
Bring Etta McKeehan
R. Thomas
Parkersburg
State Federation of Women's
Chiba
Rivers Congress Opens With Delegates In Session
National Rivers Harbors Congress convenes with about one thousand delegates in Washington. Harvey D. Cleveland presides as Speaker Callinon and Burton chair committees on rivers and harbors. Goal is annual funding for systematic river work.
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Rivers Congress
Associated Prena
Washington
D/O
Prison Term Given to Bank Teller in Fraud Case
A bank teller at Avenue State Bank pleaded guilty to an embezzlement scheme. He was sentenced to prison. The report notes the incident occurred in Minneapolis and mentions the bank and associated authorities, with the date given as December 6.
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Prema Tit
Hagbert Gaormeriy Exchange Teller Avenue State Bank
Othe Bank
Baptist Institutional building proposed for Huntington
The Rev. C. E. Wren of Huntington plans a $100,000 Baptist Institutional church in that city. The building would feature a library, reading room, sumaaaium, rest rooms, physician's office, parlor, men’s club room, roof garden, bank, and other facilities. Open daily year round from 7 am to 11 pm with staff on duty.
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C. E. Wren
Huntington
Irse
Snyfmes Bank
Alyways
Beulah Lyon to Lead Prayer Meeting at Baptist Church
Beulah Lyon will read at the Christian Endeavor prayer meeting this Friday night at 7 16 o clock. The program features a sermon on the Seven Words from the Cross with references John 20 30 Luke 23 34 46 and Mark 15 34. Attendance is hoped to be large and all are sincerely invited.
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Mies Beulah Lyon
Christian Endeavor
Ofelock
Temperance sermon set at First Baptist church
The Rev. George HB Vibbert will preach at the First Baptist Church next Sunday morning. A temperance message will be delivered, with emphasis on moral reform and community virtue. The event invites all residents to attend at the courthouse area following services.
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George HB
Vibbert
Vivvert
First Baptist
Noted speaker Wilhert to preach in several Branford churches
The afternoon sermon at 2:20 and Sunday night service at the Baptist church in Bridgeport precede an appearance at the Adamson Methodist Episcopal church with no admission charged. Wendell Phillips praises Mr Vibbert as eloquent and highly informed, predicting he will aid in maintaining order and civilization through his arguments.
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Iridgeport
Methodist Episcopal Church
Adamson
Wilihert
New England
Tentien
Teadine Weiter
Ke of Cuuntry Show] Wendell) Philips Says of Him: “1 Kunw Lim (Mr Vibbert
Eagles Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
Eagles elected officers Wednesday night led by Joe Cohen as worthy president and Thomas ft Kearns as worthy vice president. H Davis is chaplain, T B Newton secretary, J J Connell treasurer, Ray Horner and Mr Burton Inside guards, A A Crawford. John FP Kouras and John S Clark trustees. Installation set for the first Wednesday night in January with initiations and a social session afterward.
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Eagles
Joe Cohen
Worthy
Thomas Ft. Kearns
H, Ht. Davis
T. B. Newton
J. J. Connell
Ray Horner
Mr. Burton
A. A. Crawford
John FP. Kouras
John S. Clark
Adamston Teachers Institute Sets Saturday Conference
The teachers of Caml and Clark districts will hold an Institute Saturday at 2 PM in the Adamston schoolhouse. J Walter Duncan, Adamston principal, will preside as teachers discuss work and methods. Good attendance is expected.
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Schoor Veactors
Caml and Clark
Adamston
J. Walter Duncan
Knights of Columbus to Elect Officers Tonight
The local council will hold its annual officer election at Eagle hall Traders Buildings tonight at 8 o clock. Fi fa urges full attendance from all members.
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Knights OF Columbus
oMcers
the Knights of Columbus
Eagle Hall
Traders Buildings
Fi' Fa
Lunatics Remanded From County Jail to Weeton
David A Reed of Bridgeport and J J Barker of Hinehart were moved from the county jail to the mayor’s office at Weeton. The transfer occurred amid reports of further warding and confinement actions.
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David A Reed
Bridgeport
J. J. Barker
Hinehart
Weuton
Mrs Lowther Joins Husband in Death of Clarkston Resident
Dorothy Lowther widow of Evan F Lowther dies at 7 p m after several months illness in Clarksburg. She was born in Virginia on December 28 1856 and came to the community with her parents. She married Bran F Lowther of Clarkstere. The couple had no children. The funeral will be held at 2 o clock tomorrow at the Lee residence with Rev Robert B McDonel of the Baptist church officiating. Lowther was a long time resident and civic worker in the county.
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Dorothy Lowther
Evan F. Lowther
Floyd Lee
Bealth
Lowther
Trefraion
Jol Compton
Giles Fulla
Virginia
Barents
Bran
Clarkstere
John Lowther
Coburn
Thearksbure Gas Company
Clarksburg Gas & Electric Company
City Street
Felock
Lee
Robert B. McDonel
The
Baptist Church
Str Lowther
Brazen Count Boni De Castelnaud Escalates Debate
Paris December 6 A remarkable scene unfolded in the Chamber of Deputies as M. Jaures presented the Morrocean question. Count Boni de Castelnaud unexpectedly mounted the tribune causing half the deputies to abruptly leave the chamber.
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Paris
France
Explosion at Baltimore Coal mine near Wilkes-Barre
An explosion occurred at the Baltimore mine of Parisa Coal Company near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. A rescue party and city ambulances responded as the mine lies about two miles south of the city.
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Baltimore
Parisa Coal Company
Parkersburg First Baptist Chooses Interim Pastor
Deacons and church committee at First Baptist Parkersburg decide to wait three months for Rev Henry of Weston to take charge. In the interim Rev Carter and John B Stump will fill the pulpit on most Sundays as visiting pastors supply services. Henry must give Weston three months notice before moving, with March first set as the anticipated start date.
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First Baptist Church
Parkersburg
Mr. Henry
Weston
Carter
John
Stump
Henry
Hicks Recovering After Illness at Traders Pool
William F Hicks of the Traders pool and Dilllard room has been quite weak with appendicitis but is now able to improve. Doctors report he will soon be fully recovered, though the report notes the illness was serious and required careful care.
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Wiliam F. Hicks
Fleet of Foot Carries WV Mountaineer Message Across Mountains
A native of Webster County trudged fifty four miles in twenty one hours to reach Parkersburg officials and relay news of an accidental death. Mayor W E Arnett and hardware merchant Charles B Chancellor of Parkersburg learned of Chester Peppers’ death, with Arnett rewarding the carrier $25 for his loyal service after a long, arduous search into the mountains.
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West Virginia
Carola
Whem
Webster Hilla
Parkersburg
W. E. Arnett
Fairmont
Charles B. Chancellor
Parkersburg- Lakes
Arnett
Cowen
Webster County
Chester Peppers
Mn Chancellor
Holly Junction
Enyiner
Heeft Cowen
Webster Springs
Death of Local Teamster MeSOMO Howard Haley
MeSOMO Howard Haley died at his nephew GW Haley’s home 432 West Pike Street at 2 PM Wednesday after a 29 day illness with neuralgia. A Virginian by birth, he moved to the county in youth and was a well known teamster. Survived by one sister in law Louise Harmon wife of Wiltam Harmon of Bridgeport. never married. Body to be taken to Bridgeport for burial Friday at 2 PM.
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Howard Haley
GW. Haley
Pike Street
Mr. Haley
Virginis
Louise Harmon
Wiltam Harmon
Bridgeport
Prilday
Municipal Ownership 18 Issue at Weston
Weston voters endorsed a municipal ownership ticket at a large convention in the town hall. The slate includes mayor Dr. M. S. Holt and aldermen from four wards, who pledged to support municipal control of water works and electric plant now owned by a private corporation.
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Weston
Fourt House
Fnd
Holt
Pint
William Stalnaker
Wiltz Dolan
James Boban
Ohldister
Sentence Colimutert Noted In Atlanta Dec 6
Fragment describes a commited crime and a referenced pair, Tens and Miius Baw Ampracement, in Atlanta with unclear details and numerous OCR errors. The readable bits suggest a local crime note or court reference but lack concrete entities, actions, or outcomes to confirm.
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Atlanta
Atoc
Death by own action in Wheeling marriage plans
The Wheel ing Intelligencer reports the death by own action of Harry Header Thot, who was about to marry Mind Fleming on the National Road. He went to Wheeling four weeks ago, stayed ten days, and visited to arrange the marriage.
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Harry Header
Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling
Mind Fleming
National Road
Lands Bids Opening Postponed on Oklahoma Reservations
Secretary of the Interior postpones the opening of sealed bids for pasture and timber lands in the Klows Jomancha and Apache Indian reservations in Oklahoma. The bid opening shifts from December 10 to December 8, per an order issued today by the Interior Department.
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Iby
Washington
Hitehegrs
Klows
Oklahoma
Despietihs Letter on Prisoner Transport from Navy Yard
A letter from Lieutenant Nicholas Whyte reports orders from Commander Swift at the Brooklyn Navy Yard regarding two prisoners, William Dalr and Henry Custer, who left the T and Warship Connecticut and are jailed there. The note mentions securing transportation from the Washington region for the two prisoners and one Clarksburg officer.
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Polles
Nicholas Whyte
Swift
Brooklyn Navy Yard
William Dalr
Henry Custer
Connecticut
Clarksburg
Bell Family Tragedy Shocks Steubenville Suburb
Bett Bell killed a man named Reach in Steubenville with a revolver after an earlier dispute. Reach died instantly from a chest wound as Bell fled, later arrested in Steubenville. Bell, 60, then transferred to a Nova Scotia home. his son Harry Bell and parents noted in Steubenville records.
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Bett
Steubesetfie
Baer
Bose
Bottwan
Clarksturg
Bere
Mar
Doctors Meet in Parkersburg To Discuss State Medical Standards
A Parkersburg gathering of physicians from across West Virginia plans to push for higher medical standards. The panel proposes stricter exams and a ten dollar license fee, aiming to ensure graduates from legitimate medical schools practice medicine, with hopes to influence legislation in Charleston.
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Cbas
Parkersburg
Chartestom
Virginia Medtcal Association
Webster Springs
Tach Congressional Dfitrs
Pftenih Yhia
chaeEm
Towa
West Virginia
Clarieston
Death notice for 86 year old Glare with funeral details
An aged resident, Mr Clare, died recently. The notice states a funeral service at 10:20 in the morning at the Tate home, with a social gathering to follow. The fading OCR text confirms a February timeframe and a Wednesday reference, but many words are garbled.
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Ump Cain
Clare
Was
Tate
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