Salem Citizens Resolve for Conservative Law Enforcement
In Salem a meeting of law and order supporters urged firmer enforcement of liquor laws and discussed political plans. Reverend William Blais spoke as pastor with about a dozen citizens delivering brief speeches, adopting a list of resolutions likened in length to the U.S. Constitution and pledging to support a conservative approach at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muente
WM. Blais
Wie
Tab Churckiy
Tony
United States
Thore
Law Ant
Ainits
Broadwaver
Salem
Italians Scrap at the Columbia Mines
Warrant out for arrest of boardinghouse keeper after foray at Colabti mines. Reported assault on Barnes Lab and Middigetiios, with Samuel W.4e0rdon’s role mentioned. Authorities warned of possible retaliation if suspect acted.
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Stephen Wartosiki
Barnes Lab
Samuel W
Albright Appointed Architect for Saint Davis University Buildings
Virginia trustees of St Davis University near Richmond met with architect Harrison Albright to approve plans for a group of 15 buildings costing one million dollars. The contract dates for completion are set for March 5. Albright’s national reputation grew from the Waldo Hotel project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Murphy
John Dagbey
James O'Neil
St. Davis University
Richmond
Harrison Albright
Jet March Sth
Albright
Indiana
Stavis University
Waldos Hotel
No Cars Allow Coal Shippers Cars by Belt Line
A Fairmont Times report states Parkersburg has not replied on Judge Jackson in coal war cases. Bold new order from B SO not to furnish cars to any company. Local officials declined to confirm. Railroads previously planned limited car access but the new directive blocks all car supply to small shippers.
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Parkersburg
Jackson
Robinson
Times
B. SO
Belt Line
Fairmont
JELIOUS HOUSING FIRE STARTS NEAR FAIRMONT
Fireman La S Jenking of yard engine No 4314 pulled back from danger just before a safety tie failed and a glass window shattered. The blast knocked a man from a machine inside the yard, causing damage though no serious injuries were reported. A woman nearby allegedly acted in anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
la S. Jenking
Treatbon
Masons Elect Officers for Ensuing Year at Hermon Lodge
First Meeting of January Hermon Lodge No. 6 A F and A M held its annual election for the ensuing year in Masonic hall. Attendance was large and interest high. Officers elected were Worshipful Master W B McGregor, Senior Warden J Horner Davis, Junior Warden George Ry Ogden, Treasurer OW Lynch, Secretary James N Hess, Stewards AM Cunningham and SB Bed, Tyler EK Stout. Newly elected officers to be installed Monday night January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermon Lodge
Masonic Hall
W. B. McGrégor
J. Horner Davis
George Ry Ogden
O W-Lynch
James N. Hess
AM. T. Cunningham
F. Bed
E. K. Stout
Tyler
New Leg Gift for Colored Man From Brady in Cincinnati
John Harvey, employed by Thomas G. Brady, returns from Cincinnati where casts were made for a new artificial leg cost 9100. Harvey lost a leg years ago at Grafton yards and has used a wooden one. The prosthetic will be ready in about six weeks and is expected to be a valued gift. Harvey previously wore a silver head plate after his injury.
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John Harvey
Thomas G. Brady
Cincinnati
Mr. Brady
Harvey
Grafton Yards
Brilliant Rev Mecklin to Fill Pulpit at First Presbyterian
The Reverend John M Mecklin of Washington Pennsylvania will fill the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. He holds a chair at Washington and Lee University and is described as unusually brilliant. Residents will have a rare intellectual and spiritual treat from his coming.
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John M. Mecklin
Washington, Pa
First Presbyterian Church
Mecklin
Washington and Lee University
Christmas Services at Got M. B. Church
The annual Christmas entertainment by the Got M. B. Sunday school will be held on Wednesday evening at o'clock. An attractive program has been arranged including songs recitations and a trio. A special prayer will be offered. All are invited to attend.
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Got M. B. Church
Avery
Fiduciary Matters Report on Administrators and Grits Gear
A terse notice lists fiduciary actions involving Clarence Ty Ogden as administrator for Within and mentions gear items and associated quantities. The fragment references names such as Jencie Beetine Ella Rymise and Rapeel Fijleladmigtente, suggesting transfers or holdings under court or fiduciary oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ty Ogden
Boyd
OS Grits
Cardian
Jencie Beetine
Ella Rymise
Apie Teoeiey Arotgiedt Brats
Mt State Gas alters supply after midnight line break
A main gas line break at the Mt State Gas Company on the West Milford road caused a massive fire and citywide outages. The reducing valve failed, destroying the regulator house and disabling electric service for hours. Crews repaired the pipe and restored gas and power later. residents endured meals without heat and relied on neighbors for warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. State
Sas Company
Milford
Chiler Bill and Virginians Get Agricultural Funds
Washington reports agricultural appropriation details. Virginia receive 3000 for experimental purposes. Twenty five thousand allocated for various state agencies. Results from experiments will be reported to the department and inserted in secretary of agriculture records.
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Washington
University of West
Virginials
Noob
Secretary of Agriculure
Morrison vs Clarksburg Coal Case Reversed by Supreme Court
A historical legal note reports the Supreme Court reversal of a lower court ruling in the Morrison case against Clarksburg Chal and Coke Company. It mentions Ovnrdale dacite deod driven by Arthur Givin and stakes involving TAG Parkéraburie Company, with delayed payments of ninety dollars and mining disputes.
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S. H. Morrison
Clarksburg Chal & Coke Company
Arthur Givin
TAG, Co
Parkéraburie Company
Directors and Officers Elected for Clarksburg Building and Loan
The Clarksburg Building and Loan Association announces its elected Board of Directors for the ensuing year including John Kobleyard P H Kobleyard F Gaylord J W Williams Dr J B Smith JP Drody Wm F Alexander RL Riggs Dr S M Mason Wm Brent Stewart F Reed R M Orr and C J Kidd The officers named are Julia Kobleyard president Frank O Gaylord vice president Stewart F Reed secretary and treasurer R G Altizer attorney A committee is preparing to begin business by January first with location details to follow.
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Clauxburg Building & Loan Association
John Kobleyard
P. H. Kobleyard
F. ©. Gaylord
J. W. Williams
J. B. Smith
JP. Drody
Wm. F. Alexander
RL. Riggs
8. M. Mason
Wm. Brent
Stewart F. Reed
R. M Orr
C. J. Kidd
Julia Koblegard
Frank 0. Gaylord
Stuart F. Reed
R. G. Altizer
Drunks in Court Over Possession of Jug
In a police court scene Mayor Orile presided as two Ocean Minesame men, charged with drinking, argued ownership of a jug. After fines of three dollars plus costs, the holder of the jug claimed immediate possession and walked free, while the other two received usual penalties.
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Orile
Ocean
Crile F
Officer sued in unusual civil suit in magistrate court
In Magistrate James N. Davis's court HG Davis, agent for Geonie A. Watson of Parkersburg, sues Constable J B Sutton of Tenmile district and bondsmen Silas Fittro and J M Morris for 235 42. Trial set for 1 0 o'clock p m January 17. Papers show Watson scheduled his household goods and Sutton, disregarding the law, sold the scheduled property under an execution.
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James N. David
Davis
Salem
Geonie A. Watson
Parkersburg
J.B. Sutton
Tenmile
Silas Fittro
J. M. Morris
Watson
Sutton
Out on Crutches Douglas Williams Seen Active
Douglas Williams son of J W Williams a wholesale hardware merchant is able to be out on crutches and moving about.
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Douglas Willams
J. W. Wil Ims
At the Mercy of Railroads Hundreds of Miners Could Be Hired
An interview outlines how a rail car shortage throttles coal and mineral production. Industry officials claim hundreds more miners could be employed if sufficient freight cars become available, signaling potential expansion once bottlenecks ease.
Warrant Seizes Hartwell Goods Over Rent Allegations
A distress warrant on the household goods of Frank W. Hartwell at 428 West Pike street seeks 20 in rent claims and an attachment by Walter F. Ray. Hartwell, once in the coal business, is alleged to have absconded. The goods were seized and will be sold after proper notice, issued by Squire Samuel W. Gordon.
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M. Frost
Frank W. Hartwell
Mr. Frost
West
Pike Street
Walter F. Ray
Hartwell
Samuel W. Gordon
West Virginia Refining Company Rent Distress Warrant
A distress warrant is issued at the instance of Mrs. Elizabeth Latstetter owner of the building housing West Virginia Refining Company offices. The plant at North View is under construction. Squire Gordon sues for rent owed by B. F. Davis and W. W. Webster representative of the company. Goods may be sold if payment fails.
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Elizabeth Latstetter
West Virginia Refining Company
Northview
Squire Gordon
B. F. Davis
W. W. Webster
Coal buyer from Chicago returns home for Christmas
CHICAGO G. O. Blackburn of Weaver Coal Company has been stationed here for four to five months, buying coal and ensuring $1 shipments. He left for Chicago today to spend Christmas, while sending his company from 5 to 75 car loads of coal daily from the sea- Woo region. His orders reach various regional companies.
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Register
West Virginia
Chicago
Toome
Jer
Alipper
Clarksburg
Cary
West
Companie
Ohio
Indiana
G. O. Blackburn
Weaver Coal Company of
Fragmentary rail incident report from Baltimore and Ohio line
A damaged OCR fragment describes a heavy express matter wave on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad with a 40 tuntra section of No 3 pamong train from the night. It references a second section that failed to stop, noting a single passenger coach and several freight cars and a late schedule.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Kght
Tiearyny Inwdedd
Marriage of Virgil Highland and Gertrude Moran at Baptist Church
Attendants include ushers M G Sperry Tarvey F Smith and Frank R Moore. Groom’s brother Geoff Highland is best man. Bride’s sister Beulah Morgan is maid of honor. Rev J McCutchicon Morgantown to officiate at the December 31 ceremony.
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Virgil Highland
Gertrude Moran
St the Baptist Church
Messrs
M. G. Sperry
Tarvey F. Smith
Frank R. Moore
Geoff B. Highland
Beulah Morgan
Bonnr
J. McCutchicon
Morgantown
Adamston graded schools suspend due to heating failure
Schools paused today as the Adamston system remained unheated by gas from Mt State Gas. A break on the pipe at the Stesley farm deprived fuel, leaving the building cold. The Clarkburg lodge Ro 48a BLP will hold a meeting in the lodge room on Phind street. members are requested to be present.
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Adamston
Mt State ‘Gas Company
Stesley
Clarksburg Lodge
O. Brew
Tie Jodge Rome
Phind Street
Bo'elbek
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Columbia Mines
Virginia Trustees
Waldo Hotel
Masons
First Presbyterian
Gott Methodist Episcopal Church
Mt. State Gas Company
State University
Clarksburg Building and Loan
Wil
Mrs. Reed
Wedsewlay
Sitarninon
Criss Cémetery
Baltimore & Ohio
Frank Hartwell
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