Charter Bank and Lumberport Development Company Formed
The Lumberport area forms two new entities with $25,000 capital. The Charter Bank is to be organized with stock subscriptions and a gas project linked by a three story hotel complex. Names include Yance Murper Loy Bogwes4 and others in the charter efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberport Wailing and Development Company
Tiv
Walla Ins Wit Stord
Kunst Noor
Pera
Noor
Io Charter Bank
Yance 1
Murper
Loy Bogwes4
Morner
Lene Morner
Frank Swit
Kewnes
Ley “Oyster
Grilin & Swiker
Eitgers
ROY, Hartnay
Bat Robinsen
Florentine Hotel brings in new proprietor at city corner
Mr. Leo Krum, longtime local, formerly of this city, has taken charge of the Florentine Hotel at the corner Pike and Second streets. Meredith & Son assisted in the transition as the business begins a new chapter under the new owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Krum
Bosinens Ae
Sisturavillie
Lylesihon
Florentine
Pike
Second Streets
Sooomeiline Messrs
Meredith & Son
Railroad Contractors Win Kanawha River Route Contract
Officials announce Rinehart Dennis and Company, rail contractors, won the award to construct the larger section of the Wabuss railroad along the Kanawha river through Braxton County. Their men will set up malteotices in this city during the building period. The firm’s favorable standing is noted as they previously advised the Short Line and now plan a year long stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehe
Rinehart, Dennis & Company
Railoai
Wabuss
Kanawha River
Furd Braxton County
Clark
Tulock Buried In Local Cemetery After Fatal Shooting
The remains of Alex Tulock who died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Wrink Tulock were buried at Alk View Cemetery at a specified time. The death occurred Saturday and authorities warn of ongoing investigation into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle Nay
Alex Tulock
Wrink Tulock
Wilie
Ware
Alk View
Trained Nurses to Graduate at Kessler Hospital
Nine nurses will receive diplomas this month at Kessler Hospital after two years of instruction. Graduation exercises will be held December 26 at Traders Grand Opera House, under the guidance of Dr. Kessler and Dr. H W Showalter. Attendance is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon
Kessler Hospital
Traders Grand
Lave Vhenty
Askardiate
Iratelias
Stneetly
Anna Smith
Clara Mosulvy
May Cofield
Bessie Swisher
Joe Deol
Margaret Peterson
Mamie Comme
Mary Law
3. W
Darling
Cecil Reed Dies After Illness at Home on Poplar Street
Cecil A Reed died Monday evening about eight oclock after a six week illness culminating in typhoid fever and pneumonia He was 32 and the son of Mrs Dells Reed He leaves a wife three sisters Belle Parker Julia Reed and Myrtle Kinnaird and a brother Robert Reed The funeral will be held Thursday at 1030 am and the interment will be in the IOOF cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. Reed
Poplar Street
Geel
Reed
Dells Reed
Btrs
Belle Parker
Julia Reed
Myrtle Kinnaird
Robert Reed
Scarlet fever shuts Bridgeport classroom as precaution
The fourth room of Bridgeport graded schools closed yesterday due to scarlet fever. Only one case is reported, a daughter of Mrs Mollie Morrison. The pupil's sister attended that room, and the principal ordered closure to prevent an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fuchin Lang
Mollie Morrison
Policeman Arrests Colored Man After Airgun Incident
A drunken street confrontation led to a chase near the bridge. Lewis drew a revolver and fired into the air to scatter the crowd. The involved man was fined five dollars and sent to jail for nonpayment after Mayor Crile ordered the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanry Laws
Laurie
Glen
Lewis
Naing Tokn
Crile
Weston writer Charles Whiteshot visits city in Oil Story
Charles A Whiteshot of Weston, author of The History of Oil and Gas and The Oil Well Driller, visited Tuesday and donated a copy of his new 127 page book. The Oil Well Driller, priced at cents, is a neatly bound volume full of information on America's oil industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Whiteshot
Weston
Ol and Gas
America
Whitestiot
Fiduciary Guardians Named and Bonds Posted in Shreves Estate
Nathan G. Harbert qualified as guardian of Daisy M Harbert daughter of Melissa J Shreves deceased with bond 300 and A J Shreve as surety Adolphus J Shreve qualified as guardian of Remine Shreves daughter of Melissa J Shreves deceased with bond 300 and Nathan G Harbert as surety E L Pigott qualified as road surveyor of precinct No 4 in Eagle district with bond 3300 and Tames N Hessag as surety
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan G. Harbert
Daisy M. Harbert
Shreves
Melissa Jane Shreves
A. J Shreve
Adolphus J. Shreve
Remine Shreves
E. L. Pigott
Eagleistrict
Tames N. Hessag
Tailors Meet at St Charles Hotel to Organize Union
Tailors gathered at the St Charles Hotel last night to plan a permanent union. They discussed forming a chartered organization, aiming to file for a charter soon and establish a lasting association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Law Released After Salem Jail Commitment
Sheldon Law, jailed weeks ago by a Salem magistrate for a cutting scrape, posted a bond of 600 and was released at 3:30 this afternoon by Squire M. S. Aley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Law
Salem
Squire M.S. Aley
Gad
Plaster Contractor Lemberd Secures Big City Contract
Plaster contractor Lemberd has secured a major agreement at the Phillppt 10 plaster project in the Teter block area. The firm plans to begin work immediately with a team of experienced plasterers arriving today to start the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OB. Lemberd
Phillppt
Deeds Recorded in Granville and Salem Area
Deeds recorded show Granville H. Davia transferring one lot to Ws D. Montgomery in Salem and A H Fletcher transferring land to Molle Goodnow. surface of 44 acres referenced, with note of Tenmlle stateict. For further details go to Nosbauim's book store at 1216-35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville H. Davia
Ws D. Montgomery
Loty Salem
A. H. Fletcher
Molle Goodnow
Cub Nowers
Nosbauim
Drunken brawl ends with fatal shot at Gypsy
A late night drunken quarrel among foreign coal miners at Gypsy led to Joe Kiss being shot in the back by Jim Pichner. Kiss was pronounced dangerously wounded by the Springfield physician and taken to the Miners hospital at Fairmont. Springfield dispatch reports Lieutenant Governor Northcott plans to assume the governor's duties from Governor Yates while in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kiss
Clarksburger
Jim Pichner
Gypsy
Kiss
Fairmont
Death of Alexander Shaw Director in Coal and Rail Sectors
Regretful notice from this county confirms the death of Alexander Shaw of Baltimore on Saturday night. Shaw served as a director of the Howard Goat and Coke Company at Wilsonbury and was a director of the B&O Railroad Company. He held interests in several financial concerns and industrial ventures including the Century Coal mine in Barbour County and owned a large coal tract there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Shaw
Baltmore
Howard Goat & Coke Company
Wilsonbury
B. & O. Railroad Company
Century Coal
Barbour County
Remains Buried After Fatal Fall at Ocean Line
The body of Thomas Gara who died from injuries after a heavy fall of state upon him was brought to Clifford-Osburn Undertaking Establishment. Coroner W. P. Camp ruled an inquest unnecessary and the remains were buried at Holy Cross cemetery at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gara
Clifford- Osburn Undertaking
W. P. Camp
Holy Cross
Rev Dowell to be ordained in February by Bishop Gray
Former Baptist minister Dowell has applied for Episcopal orders after passing ordination exams in Parkersburg. He served as assistant to Rector Thomas W. Cooke and will be ordained by Bishop Gray, likely in February.
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Mr. Dowell
The
Baptist Church
Episcopal Church
Parkersburg
Dowell
Thomas W. Cooke
Grayatt
Business Gets Better Five Drunks Before Mayor Crile
Five plain drunks appeared before Mayor Crile this morning and were fined from three to ten dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crile
Special Meeting Called Over Death of Brother Cecil Gi Reed
The Bartenders' International League Local Union requests members attend a special meeting this evening at Reed's Hall to decide on action regarding the death of Brother Cecil Gi Reed. E. E. Ryan, Secretary. Also promoting Christmas mowers at Nunbaurn's bookstore, 12165.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International League Local Union
Reod's
Cecil Gi Reed
E. E. Ryan
See'y
Sheriff Office Hosts Midday Wedding Between Williams and Deems
The sheriff's office witnessed a wedding at 4 PM. Theodore H. Williams of Green County, Pa., married Agnes Deems from Ritchie County, WVa, with Rev H G Richardson officiating. Attendees included lawyers, female clerks, and courthouse officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Theodore H. Williams
Green County
Agnes Deems
Ritchie County
H. G. Richardson
Young Clarksburger Licensed to Practice Law
The supreme court of appeals handed down opinions in multiple cases from various counties. State v McBee reversed for a new trial in Ritchie. Hanly v Potts affirmed in part reversed in part remanded from Mason. Core v New York Petroleum Company reversed with bill dismissed from Pleasants. Wele v Taylor reversed remanded from Mingo. Be sate v Hill Marion affirmed. Rasler Brewer Monongalia affirmed. First National Bank Parkersburg v Prager Wood motion to correct decree overruled by divided court. Hazelton v Keenan Standolph decree affirmed by divided court. Court adjourned until next Saturday.
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Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
State
McBee
Ritchie County
Hanly
Rasler
Brewer
Monongalia County
First National Bank of
Parkersburg
Va Prager
Wood County
Hazelton Va
Keenan
Standolph County
Bishop Peterkin to visit Christ Church Parish this week
The Rt. Rev. G. W. Peterkin bishop of West Virginia will visit Christ Church parish this week. He will conduct morning and evening services Sunday with a confirmation class of fifteen at the morning service. An afternoon visit to Northview includes another service and a confirmation class. A large attendance is expected at the Sunday services due to the bishop’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Peterkin
Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Christ Church
Northview
Special Services Planned at Local Episcopal Churches
The Rev. Mr. Fish of Elkins will lead special services Thursday night at Christ Episcopal Church at 1 o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Grinnan of Weston will lead Friday evening services at the same hour. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Elkins
Lue Episcopal
Christ
Episcopal Church
Grinnan
Weston
Episcopal Pari
We Church
Horse Thief Complaint Before Magistrate In Adamston
David Ables reported to the magistrate that Okey Bonnell allegedly stole his horse named Raddie along with a bridle and martingales from a stable in Adamston. Ables recovered the horse at Bonnell's stable but the rest remains missing. The magistrate advised sobriety before proceeding with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ables
Okey Bonnell
Biebt
Raddie
Martiogates
Adamston
Bopnill
Ablet
Preacher Schedule At First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian congregation has arranged for Rev. A. M. Carter of Charleston to preach next Sunday morning and evening. Carter is son-in-law of Dr J. L. Carr of this city. The following Sunday Rev. John M. Meek of Washington Pennsylvania will preach both services. Dr Macklin is noted in Pennsylvania circles. Charles DeHeaton, returning from Richwood, was invited to receive an obituary notice for his brother-in-law L. A. Beckwith of Parkersburg. Beckwith died of paralysis. funeral held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
A. M. Carter
Charleston
Carter i
J. L. Carr
John M. Meek Mn
Washington
Macklin
Pennsylvania
Charles DeHeaton
Hake
Richwood
L. A. Beckwith
Parkersburg
Reverend Thomas W. Cooke Improves After Foot Operation
The Rev Thomas W Cooke who recently underwent foot surgery for a bone disease is recovering well and expects to be out in a few days. He has been laid up for about four weeks and has relied on assistance and crutches during his convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Cooke
Landslides Delay Train Through Moe Corridor
The shirt line arrived late after landslides along the Moe caused disruption from Adamston to Lumberport. Trainmen faced delays as heavy rain threatened to halt winter operations, with a passenger train from Farrivant stopping near Falls while traders navigated blocked tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Adamston
Lumberport
New Martinsgilla
Rome
Monongsby
Digo
Small
Farrivant
Ainners
Stock Increase at West Sumit OU & Gas Company
The West Sumit OU and Gas Company of Wolf Summit in Doddridge County held an October 1 meeting. It increased capital stock from 100 shares of £100 each to 29000 shares at par value, making total capital stock 29000. Secretary of State viewed the company certificate increasing the capital stock as cited by the purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sumit OU & Gas Company
Wolf Summit
Doddridge
Therusine
Ohe Hundred
Secrdary
State bin
Swartz Receives State License Grant in Court Proceeding
Osmonl B Swartz recently obtained a state license following a court grant. The judge or official involved is Dick Shrewstt, associated with the Clarks Dick lumber centers. The notice notes approval and the parties tied to the local lumber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmonl B. Swartz
Clarks
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Florentine Hotel
of Rinehart, Dennis & Company
Tulock
Cecil Reed
Law
Northcott
Ofinols
W. A. Northcot
Illinois
R.S. Northcott
Clarksburg
G. A. Northcott
Elliott Northcott
Huntington
Baltimore
Nunbaurn's
State Supreme Court
Young Clarksburger
Sate
Hill
Marion County
John Caywood
Bishop Peterkin
Parrish
Barrison County Hospital
Cook
Davis
Caywood
Christ Episcopal
Wilsonburg, Is
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