Dear Santa Letters From West Virginia Children
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from young West Virginia children. Each letter asks Santa Claus for toys such as boots, drums, hobby horses, dolls, toy wagons, carriage sets, trains, game books, and candy, with some mentioning school, family, and hometowns like Berryburg and Adamston.
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Santa Claus
Tam
Bony
Santa
Jim Connell
Tom Burke
Alimont
Harry Clark
Winnie King
Robert Bush
Santa Claue
Nellie Scory
P. S
Pike Street
Glarkeburg
W. Va
Point ‘Comfort
Special Interurban Car Delights Residents on Clarksborg Run
A special car from Fairmont reached Clarksburg signaling the Interurban link between the cities. The 58 foot car, number 63, with a brown varnish and modern fittings, including a compressed air brake, carried officials and local business leaders. The trip showcased the new line, with plans for daily service starting soon and hourly departures once fully in operation.
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Fairmont
Rench
Glen Elk Bridge
Dallas Leonard
Telegram
Clarkshoro
A. J. Purinton
Smith Hood
Carl Summers
Bailey
Walton Miller
George Watson
Fairmont Coal Company
John H. Hough
Purinton
Clarksburg
Trolter
Con
Traction Iim
West Virginia
Patrick Patrick Saved From Death Sentence
Albany December 20 Governor Higginbotham commuted Albert T. Patrick to life imprisonment for the murder of William Marsh Rice after a conviction nearly five years old. The case drew wide attention as Patrick faced execution.
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Associated Press
Albany
Higgine
Pennsylvanian Steamer Arrives After Six Day Delay
A dispatch from San Francisco reports the steamer Pennsylvania arrived in Seattle from Valdesetemer with 200 passengers after six days overdue. The item notes relief and arrival details. An unrelated advertisement mentions Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment for piles and cheap upholstery and furniture repels. Sweet Melody Flour is also advertised.
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Auociated
Treat
San Francisco
Bere
Pennsylvania
Seattle
Valdesestemer
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Gore
Baer
Sarl
Svs
Tf Saeer
Bole Agen
Irwin-Lock Wood Corperates
Ana Teaeoome
Empire National Bank
Fourth Sts
W.va
Grand Opera House
MO. A. Himmeline
Imperial Stock Company
Presencenic Productions
The
Lost
Dudley
Violets
Holly
Dudley’s
Bell Phone
West Main Street
Polley Lowrey’s
Third Street
Foleyshoney
Earures Coldap Provests, Pusementa
Abnes S. Stout
Berryburg
W- Va
Sidney Cottrile
Verona
Alph
Northview
Santa Claua
Raymond 0
Sehon
Adamston
Alex Cork
Andy
Ellen Louis D Wilson
South Chestnut Street
Mamma
Papa
Slater
Wee Vliet
Sewtin
Pacinton
Patrick
Atwamer
Allen
R. Odell
Dr.Shoop
Peale Druegists
Scmpis Cooke
John W. Long
Mechanic St
Clarkabure
Ing
Mark Kouiegard
Foley
Caren da Optatar
Kranich & Bach Pianos
Kranich & Hach
Quattiaa
Thompson Music Co
Waldo
Publijo Laundry
Ranice
Huyler
U. W
Waido Draggist
Myles
Tome
Whelmsie Destiera
St A
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