Big Doings at Lumberport Charters Bank Formation
The Lumberport Building and Development Company is organized with capital of 425,000 plus 81,000 subscribed, intending to construct brick buildings, a store, bank room, opera house, lodge rooms, and provide gas at low rates. Charter papers sent for the bank and development firm. promoters include Vallen Ly Torrens Ler Bogzers Hycuior Tysti Hyetor Frank Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberport Biliding and Development Company
Hiratttoor
Charter Bayk
Rosentury
Aeharbor
Wurm Companiog
Vallen Ly Torrens
Florentine Hotel Lease Reported in Sistersville
Mr. Lee Brum, once a local counter for this city, joins Liner in business at the Florentine Hotel located at the corte it Pike and Second streets. Meredith & Son secured a five year lease to operate the hotel, with preparations under way to take charge and begin the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brum
Wirgin
Sistersville
Tas
Florentine
Corte
Pike
Second Streets
Vvnylie
Meredith & Son
Construction firm Tene hart Dennis & Company to hold triulnees in Clarksburg
Current reports state the rated contractors Tenehart Dennis & Company, awarded the Wabash railroad project along the Kanawha river into Braxton county, will visit Clarksburg for a day or more during construction. The firm previously used Clarksburg as headquarters after clashing with the Short Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenehart, Dennis & Company
Kanawha River
Braxton County
Clarksburg
Plewant Gene Memen
Glarksburg
Tulock Buries Slav Allex Pulock Amid Gun Wound Death
The remains of Slav Allex Pulock, slain by Frau Goleck, were interred at 4 o'clock in Elk View, with the community paying respects. Local authorities confirmed the incident occurred Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allex Pulock
Trained Nurses to Graduate at Kessier Hospital
The class of trained nurses at Kessler Hospital will receive diplomas this year. Graduation exercises with musical entertainment are set for Friday night at the Trader Grind opera house, December 26. The nursing staff, led by Dr. Kessler and Dr. LW Showalter, includes Anna Smith, Clara May Colfield, Bessie Swisher, and others. A public reception at the opera house on December 24 invites attendees. no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kessier Hospital
Trader Grind Opera House
Heck Anna Smith
Clara May Colfield
Bessie Swisher
Toe Bent
Margaret Peterson
Mamie Ronnell
Mary Lamb
W. B. Darling
Kessler
LW. Showalter
Moweley
Death of Cecil Reed After Prolonged Illness at Home
Cecil A Reed died at his Poplar street home Monday evening after a six week illness that began with typhoid fever and progressed to pneumonia. He was 32, son of Mrs Della Reed, married with three sisters and one brother. Funeral services Thursday at 10:20 am, burial in I.O.O.F. cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. Reed
Poplar Street
Cec C. Reed
Della Reed
Belle Parker
Julia Reed
Myrtle Kinnaird
Robert Reed
Scarlet fever closes fourth Bridgeport graded school room
Miss Fuchia Lang taught the fourth room of Bridgeport graded schools until yesterday when it closed due to scarlet fever. One case is reported in town, a daughter of Mrs Moble Morrison. The pupil’s sister attended the room, and the principal closed the room as a precaution against an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fuchia Lang
Moble Morrison
Policeman Arrests Man After River Chase in Glen Kiklsnt
Police arrested Henry Lewis after a pursuit in Glen Kiklsnt where a drunken struggle led to a chase across a bridge. The colored man fired a warning shot, halted when confronted, and was fined by Mayor Crile but could not pay, ending in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lewis
Olan Laumel
Glen Kiklsnt
Loch
Mernine Toba
Crile
Oil Story Author Whiteshot Visits Weston
Charles A Whiteshot, Weston city visitor, receives a copy of his The Ou Well Driller. Priced at 50 cents, this 127 page bound volume offers valuable information on Americas richest enterprise. The book is fresh from the press and will be sold at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Whiteshot
Weston
Ol and Gas
Ou Well Driller
America
White Stiot
Fiduciaries Named in Guardians and Road Surveyor Bonds
Nathan G. Harbert qualified as guardian for Daisy Harbert nee Shreves, daughter of Melissa Jane Shreves of Hoceaset, bond 300 with A. J. Shreve as surety. Adolphus J. Shreve qualified as guardian for Remine Shreves, daughter of Melissa Jane Shreves, deceased, bond 0 with Nathan G. Harbert as surety. BL Pigotti qualified as road surveyor of precinct No 4 in Eagle District, bond 900 with James N. Hess as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan G. Harbert
Daisy Mr. Harbert
Shrreves
Melissa Jane Shreves
A. J. Shreve
Adolphus J. Shreve
Remine Shreves
Pigotti
Eagle District
James N. Hess
Law Released After Bond In Salem Scrap Case
Sheldon Law was released after posting an 800 bond before Squire M. S. Riley at 3:30 this afternoon. He had been committed to jail a few weeks ago by a Salem magistrate in a cutting scrap incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Law
Jall
Salem
Squire
M.S. Riley
Plaster Contract Secures Big Philippi Work for Lamberd
OD Lamberd, a plaster contractor, has secured a major contract to plaster the Lloyd Teter block in Philippi. A crew of three plasterers from Hippenton is on site today to begin the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OD Lamberd
Philipp
Lloyd Teter
Hippenton
Deeds Recorded in Granville Davis Transfer and F
Deeds recorded show Granville H. Davis transferring property to W. D. Montgomery in Tol Sal e m A H Fletcher conveying surface rights for 44a in Tenmile district. Yorcut Mowers for Christmas valued at 20 and Nusbaa’s bad stare noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville H. Davis
W. D
Tol
Salem
A. H. Fletcher
Mollie Gloodnow
Tenmile
Clartatmnas
Nusbaa
Northcott to assume Illinois governor duties in Springfield
Lieutenant Governor Northcott will arrive in Springfield Monday to take charge of the governor's office during Gov Yates absence. He will be accompanied by Mrs Northcott and will occupy the executive mansion with the Yates couple. Northcott, a son of Gen. Northcott, is brother of Senator-elect G A Northcott and Huntington official Elliott Northcott. A separate report notes coal miner Joe Kiss was fatally shot by Jim Pichner during a drunken dispute among foreign miners in Gypsy, Kiss being treated at Miners hospital in Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lillnois
Northcott
Yates
Greenville
W. A. Northcot
Illinois
R. Northcott
Clarksburg
G. A. Northcott
Elliott Northcott
Huntington
Gypsy
Joe Kiss
Jim Pichner
Kiss
Fairmont
Death of Alexander Shaw Industrialist and railroad director
Regret is offered for the death of Alexander Shaw of Baltimore who died Saturday night. Shaw served as director of the Howard Coal and Coke Company at Wilsonburg and of the B & O Railroad Company. He was involved in many financial concerns and industrial ventures including Century Coal mine in Barbour County and owned a large coal tract there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Shaw
Baltimore
Howard Coal & Coke Company
Wilsonburg
B. & O. Railroad Company
Century Coal
Barbour County
Hs Firm
Remains of Thomas Gara Laid to Rest After Mine Accident
The remains of Thomas Gara, fatally injured by a heavy slate fall at Ocean mine, were brought to Clifford Osborn Undertaking Establishment. Coroner W. P. Camp deemed an inquest unnecessary after viewing the circumstances. Gara was buried at Holy Cross cemetery at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gara
Ocean
Clifford- Osborn
W. P. Camp
Holy Cross
Ordination Set For Rev Mr Dowell Of Parkersburg
Rev Mr Dowell formerly Baptist minister has returned from Parkersburg after passing the ordination examination. He serves as assistant to Rector Thomas W Cooke. Ordination by Bishop Gravatt is expected likely in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dowell
Baptist Church
Episcopal Church
Parkersburg
Dowell
Thomas W. Cooke
Gravatt
Business Gets Better Five Drunks Fined by Mayor Crile
Five plain drunks appeared before Mayor Crile this morning and were fined from 3 to 10 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crile
Bartenders International League to Hold Special Meeting Tonight
The Bartenders International League Local Union will hold a special meeting this evening at Read's Hall to take suitable action on the death of Brother Cecily Reed. Members are requested to be present. EB. Ryan, secretary. Also promoting Christmas mowers at Nusbaum's book store 12 1035.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartenders International League Local Union
Read's Hall
Cecily Reed
EB. Ryan
Wedding at the sheriff s office joins Theodore H Williams and Agnes Deems
The sheriff s office hosted a wedding at 4 pm between Theodore H Williams of Green County Pennsylvania and Agnes Deems of Ritchie County West Virginia. Rev H G Richardson performed the ceremony in front of lawyers, female clerks, and courthouse officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore H. Williams
Green County
Agnes ‘Deems
Ritchie County
H. G. Richardson
Patient Escapes Hospital Rooftop Run Ends in Capture
A patient escaped from a hospital tonight, running through a neighborhood in night attire before being quickly apprehended. Police and hospital staff secured the scene and returned the patient for treatment and observation.
Bishop Peterkin Special Services This Sunday
Special services to honor Bishop Peterkin are announced with confirmation of Sunday class. The event highlights include a confirmation session and related religious activities at the parish.
Bishop G W Peterkin to Speak at Christ Church
The Rt Rev G W Peterkin Bishop of the West Virginia diocese will visit Christ Church parish this week. He will conduct morning and evening services with a confirmation class to be confirmed during the morning service. An afternoon visit to Northview will include another service and confirmation. The bishop's visit is deemed an important Episcopalian event in Charleston and attendance is expected to be large. Also reported are Supreme Court of Appeals opinions from Charleston WV dated Dec 19 including reversed and remanded or affirmed decisions in several cases such as State vs McKee Potts Core vs New York Petroleum and others. Court adjourned until next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Peterkin
Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Northview
Speell
Charleston
W. Va
Suprem Court of Appeals
State
McKee
Ritchie County
Hanly
Special Episcopal Services in Elkins and Weston
The Rev Mr ish rector of the Episcopal parish in Elkins will hold special services Thursday night at 7 o clock in Christ Church. The Rev Mr Grinnay rector of the Episcopal parish at War Price will also hold services Friday evening at the same hour. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ish
Elkins
Christ Episcopal Church
Grinnay
Weston
War Price
Preacher Arrangements Set for Presbyterian Services
The First Presbyterian church plans sermons by Rev. A. M. Carter from Charleston next Sunday morning and evening. He is a protegé of Dr. J. L. Carr of this city. The following Sunday Rev. John Meekin of Washington, Pa will preach both services. Dr. Mecklin ranks among Pennsylvania’s noted preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
A. M. Carter
Charleston
Carter
J. L. Carr
Hils City
John Mr. Meekin
Washington
Mecklin
Pennsylvania
Beaton Recalls Loss of Brother-in-Law Beckwith in Parkersburg
Charles D Beaton, returning from Richwood, announced the death of his brother in law T A Beckwith at Parkersburg. Beckwith died from paralysis. The funeral was held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D."beaton
Richwood
Colve
Meakare
T. A. Beckwith
Parkersburg
Horse Thief Complaint Brought Before Magistrate
David Abies accused Okey Bonnell of stealing his horse saddle bridle and harness from a Adamston stable last Thursday night. Abies recovered the horse at Bonnell s stable but still lacks the other items. The magistrate postponed action to allow Abies to sober up before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Abies
Okey Bonnell
Nhicht
Bridie
Martinga Es
Adamston
Bonnell
Ables
Recovery of Rev Thomas W Cooke After Operation
Rev Thomas W Cooke, who recently underwent an operation of the knee for a disease of the bone, is improving nicely and expects to be out again in a few days. He has been laid up for several weeks, able to get about only with the assistance of a cane and a pair of crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Cooke
Patient Escapes Hospital Rooftop in Morning Incident
At Harrison County Hospital a delirium tremens patient named Caywood escaped from the hospital premises using a rope and clad in night clothes. He landed outside, ran through the neighborhood until authorities recaptured him, causing notable excitement among onlookers while staff ensured patient safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Hospital
Bette
Caywood
Landslides Halt The Sfiord Line Trains In Rainy Weather
The Sfiord Line halted at 0 oclock this morning due to landslides along the line. Several sections from Adunswon to Lumberport are affected as rain continues. Trainmen say the route may be abandoned for winter though that is not the current plan. A passenger train from Patron faced delays near Morongali due to falling rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfiord
Mie
Adunswon
Lumberport
Agai
Welock
New Martinsville
Morongali
Patron
Wolf Summit Gas Company Stock Increase Recorded
At a meeting held October 11 in Doddridge County the Wolf Summit Old Gas Company of Wolf Summit voted to increase stock from 100 shares to 2000 total capital stock remains at par value per share. Secretary of State records reflect the corporate action and capital adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Summit-Old Gas Company
Wolf Summit
Pingliv
Doddridge
Macmano
Tin
Ths
Luc Pany
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Florentine Hotel
Rinehart, Dennis & Company
Tulock
Cecil Reed
Gauses
St. Charles
Pune
Law
Wenton
Clarksburger
Nusbaauh's
John Caywood
Bishop Peterkin
Christ Church Parrish
State Supreme Court
Young Clarksburger
Slate
Hill
Marion County
Hranlee
Brewer
Monongalia County
Affirmed
First National Bank of Parkersburgh
Prager
Wood County
Hazelton
Keenan
Randolph County
Wilsonburg, Is
Osmond
Swarti
Wan
Thax Boen
Dick Fins
Lumber Cyncern Ab
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