Adamston Plans Incorporation Vote and Census Data
A large meeting in Adamston signals strong support for incorporation. Prof. L Wayman Ogden records a town population of 879 with 205 eligible voters. Boundary lines are mapped from West York bridge to Limestone riverbank. Election on January 17. court filing January 20.
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Adamston
Ibis
Citiens
L. Wayman Ogden
West York Bridge
Northwestern Turnpike
Canby
Adams Farm
Limestone
Riverhead
Blind man loses eye in lime accident at glass plant
James Frazier of Adamston suffered a severe glare injury at a Clarksbane Industrial glass factory construction site when lime flew into his remaining good eye. Neighbors rushed him to Dr Hardiman. prognosis is cautious but hopeful for saving sight, though losing the eye would render him blind.
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Glass Factory
James Frazier
Adamston
Clarksbane Industrial Company
Frazier
Honda
Dr. Hardiman
T Hardman
Salem Inventor Receives Patent for New Fastener and Tools
The following West Virginians have been granted patents: S. I Bock of Charleston on a late device, J B Braden of Salem on a topo or cable clamp, J W Hammett of Eureka on a fastener for wires, and H Polling of Curtin on a four tooth brush.
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West
Distinguished Visitor Mr Foster Seeks Oil in Braxton Tract
London lawyer Mr W D P Foster visits Clarksburg to inspect a 6000 acre Braxton county tract owned by an English nobleman. The land, rich in timber, may conceal oil and gas, with plans for further investigation and possible negotiations to exploit resources. He is here with local associates and may return after meetings in the West End.
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W. DP. Foster
Fammy Sollettor
London
England
Foster
Londo
West Virginia
Braxton County
Tess
West
Barber Edward Kurcher Stricken in Palce On Pike Street
An unclear, fragmented report notes barber Edward Kurcher of Chapman barber shop on Pike Street suffered a severe health incident around 10 o clock. The text is garbled but mentions pain, fear of death, and subsequent distress among those present.
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Edward Kurcher
Terst
Chapman
Pike Street
Jeemster
Bos
Musical Concert at A. M. I. B. church by Herbert 3. Gibeau
Herbert 3. Gibeau, musician, presents a musical concert at the A. M. B. church Perday evening in December. Proceeds will aid the church. benefactors include Professor Harbart, Miss Loeatx, and Mr. Lewis. Attendees include local residents and church members.
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Herbert
Gibeau
A. MI. B
Premish
Harbart
Mies Loeatx
Georgs Lewis
Meborus
Guagers Hold Annual Meeting in Salem
Officers and members of the Guagers union attended a December meeting in Salem with attendance across Salem and nearby districts. The session discussed company work methods, proposed improvements, and motions to enhance safety and efficiency under the general superintendent, district supervisor, and foremen at the Water Street office.
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Salem
Wo-Va
Sebring
Erin
Lenge
Uimen
Water Street
Scratford
Pittsburg
J. Alexander
Munchington
W. Vii
McCarrol
Dixterey Foreman
Weston
N. Way
Foreman
S. J. McDaniels
Wit. Menning
D. Wykomt
Tully
G. CG
Culbertson
Marsti
Wille
Humes
Gynchburg
Wrauh Wolfs Wolf
U. Harrington
Deweytown
Harry Beam
Ellen- Soro
Birton
Watt Sunsail
Bell
Brigtol Ts
Matuacy
Br U
W. A. Wright
G. R. Neill
Copley
George King
White Oak
J. P. Cummins
Slont
Fant
Perjury charge hits Mt Zion Baptist pastor
Mt Zion Colored Baptist Church pastor Rev J A Watson is charged with perjury after allegations center on church funds. Willam Bell, colored, arrested earlier, claimed he collected about $65 for the church, while witnesses were unavailable and the case was postponed.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Bell
Ell
Squire Gordon
J. A. Watson
Oynilade MeQlung
Tomngraw
Operation Tieham Carter Faces Eye Injury After Fall
Farmer Tieham Carter of this county was injured when a fall caused a ball-like growth to press against his eye. Doctors at Kesglue spinal hospital performed a delicate procedure to extract the growth. The patient remains stable and is being treated as an in patient.
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Tieham Carter
Daviswen
Wesster
Keeler
Sleuth McClung Tracks Missing Coins in Cleveland Case
SLEUTH Copuntable Marcelus McClung assists Squire Sam and Gordo in holding the ol coins Cleveland Parsons purloined from Dr. D Birtwell. McClung located several coins and traced some to Racy Lynch, son of Mrs. Nancy Lowe. One valuable coin remains missing as the search continues.
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Marcelus McClung
Sam Aud Gordo
Cleveland Parsons
McGlany
Immigrant son rescues father from Ellis Island eviction
In Wilsonburg a mine laborer named Chipano gathered funds and forged certificates to prove his father’s ability to be supported, enabling him to pursue landing in the United States. He secured county papers and sent them to the immigration commissioner, hoping to prevent deportation to Italy.
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Wilsonburg
Gérgelo “Chipano
Ébal Mingr
New York City
Eisis Island
Italy
New York
Chipann
Rale
Joni B. Strother
M. J. Francis
Heelty I
Offce
Taly
New Offices Opened for Clarksburg Tee and Storage Company
Mr. GL Redick began a new role in the Moore building as offices for the Clarksburg Tee and Storage Company were opened. The rooms are furnished and old ice company fixtures installed. Redick previously worked with Berry Hardware Company and, upon accepting the position, was introduced.
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GL. Redick
Chures
Clarksburg Tee and Storage Company
Moore Building
Redick
Thi Berry Hardware Company
Wabash System and Street Car Line to Salem and Clarksburg
A substantial portion of the needed capital for a street car line is under discussion, linking Clarksburg and Salem via the Wabash system. The project aims to extend transportation infrastructure and properly finance the route.
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Wabash
Clarksburg
Salem
Detectives Seek Counterfeit Nickels in Circulation
Government detectives from Washington with four Secret Service officers search for origins of counterfeit nickels spread locally. They test currency by purchasing items and receiving change to trap fake coins, aiming to submit them to the Treasury for destruction. Local banker J L Spencer, meeting with McKinley of Salem, discusses railroad plans and funding needs for a proposed electric line from Adavestan to Salem, with expansion toward New Martingaleville.
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Secret Service
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Funeral of Cecil Reed at Catholic Church
The funeral services for Cecil C. Reed were held at 10:20 this morning from the Catholic church. Interment followed at the local cemetery. The local BTL order attended in a body. Active pallbearers included Edward Glaney Street Guus T Hanon Michael Glancy Archie Crawford and William Fipler. Honorary pallbearers were E P Willoughby G A Murray Charles Dallas Charles Jasper J T Kearns J B MacNimavaaga and Thos McGulgan.
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EP. Willoughby
GA. Murray
Charles Dallas
Charles Jasper
J.T. Kearns
J.B. MacNimavaaga
Thos, McGulgan
Mead Purchases Interest in Star Supply Company
Lumber dealer J J Mead is described as taking an interest in Star, Big, Neel 6 Supply Company. The notice hints he will oversee the project and mentions construction logistics and a date near January 1. The fragmentary text references associated names and locations, but details are unclear.
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J. J. Mead
Star, Big
Neel 6 Supply
Imm
Tuget
Soupang
Slavic Mike Malesko Committed in Lunacy Case
SLAV Mike Malesko Stay was brought here from Gypsy Thursday morning by A W Rapp and G T Boggess and taken before Justice of the Peace David where lunacy proceedings were instituted against him. He appeared demonported and had worked in Wembes at Gypay recently. He acted strangely for several days with hallucinations on religion. A medical examination by a physician certified his sanity.
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Mike Malesko
A.W. Rapp
Marriage Licenses Granted in County Clerk Office
The county clerk’s office issued marriage licenses to two couples, Anbersiind Melting and Oley Grant, with Ley Sante and Sslarod listed as witnesses. The filing appears to be in a damaged OCR form with names partially unreadable but confirms licenses granted and parties involved.
Waldo Hotel Progress Report and Local Visitors
Iron and steel work for the Waldo hotel is complete and contractors expect the building to be roofed by year’s end if weather cooperates. Roof completion will allow rapid progress on the interior and final completion anticipated in early spring. Pittsburg businessman JY Manober visits the city for trading and importing deals while Parkenberg Window Company official Tek Vesey travels from Pittsburg.
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Waldo Hotel
Jy, Manober
Pittsburg
Stuware
Parkenberg
Rma
Jey Wheitirs
Death of Pendleton Drummond Revered Braxton County Resident
Pendleton Drummond died last night at his home in Salitown Braxton County aged about 70. Former city resident he left here some 20 years ago. Funeral set for tomorrow morning at his late home. The Revall Liquor Dealers Association of West Virginia holds special session today at the White Front Hotel with about twenty members from Gratton Parkersburg Fairmont Piedmont Clarksburg Oakland and Mt. Bip. The gathering aims to discuss matters of common interest and business related to the association with a one day session.
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Pendleton Drummond
Salitown
Braxton
Birh
Drummond
BB. Hustead
Bartlett
Hils City
Dee
McDonnell
Asociation
Gratton
Parkerburg
Fairmont
Piédment
Clarksburg
Oakland
Mt. Bip
Approaching Wedding Of Gertrude Buizaterdy And Virgil Lee Alighiand
Dr and Mrs David Porto request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Gertrude Buizaterdy to Mr Virgil Lee Alighiand on Wednesday December thirty fifth at five thirty in the afternoon at the First Baptist Church Clareenbene West Virginia Minister Adolphus Daley will perform the ceremony the couple resides in Miners County City
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David Porto
Amer
Gertrude Buizaterdy
Virgil
Lee Alighiand
Weilnreday
Baptist
Clarenbune
West Virginie
Adolphus Daley
Tims Codtityy
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Thie
Laveresit
Mir
Kintey
Conjanision
Cecil Reed
Star
Big
Feel & Supply
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Square David
Mesh Vesey
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