Covington Arrested in Alleged Child Fire Crime near Stony House
In Tay ToF county John Covington, a man with a bad reputation, was arrested Monday at Wesley Hadix's home after his half sister Minnie Hadix, aged about 12, was allegedly assaulted. The family reported the crime, but Dr Powell had not yet released a medical determination by late noon. The Hadix parents insist Covington committed the act and seek punishment.
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Tay Tof
John Covington
Montisy
Wesley Hadix
Stony House
Gratton & Belington
Gallimore & Ohio
Covington
Minnie Hadix
Ruth
Grafton
Powell
Ether
Hudux
Hig Alster
Christmas Hours at the Post Office
The post office will observe hours tomorrow with stamp and general delivery open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The registry department will observe the same hours. the money order department will be closed all day. Carriers will make the usual morning delivery.
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Registry Department
Stole His Wife Arrests Set For Friday Hearing
John Lopes and Catherine Olivato of Glen Palle are prisoners awaiting hearing before Magistrate Gordon on a charge of unlawfully cohabiting. Constable J Worth Schrader arrested them at Glen Falls on a warrant sworn by Lewis Olivian of Butch fnson.
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John Lopes
Catherine Olivato
Glen Palle
County Fall
Gordon
J. Worthy Schrader
Glen Falls
Lewis Oliviatn
Butch Fnson
Lopex
Olivate
Mag
B. O. Watch Inspection Announcement
The supervising official has issued a circular to employers of the division. The semiannual water inspection will take place from June 2 throughout the month.
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Wilhiame
B. C
The
Measles Plans for Christmas Stay Unclear
Fragmentary note mentions health concerns and Christmas period with hopes of recovery. References to individuals and names are unclear, but conveys worry about illness and wellbeing during the holiday.
Holiday Hour Closures Tomorrow Across Local Businesses
Most business houses will be closed tomorrow with holiday hours observed. Public offices and the post office will resume standard service after the period of closure.
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Chinaeras
Poxtortice
Christmas Day At Skating Rink Plans For Holiday Week
A local skating rink announces Christmas day hours from 2 PM to 5 PM and 7:40 PM to 10:20 PM with Weila's orchestra ready to provide music. Friday afternoon benefits will aid the St Marys ambulance fund with Wellahan's orchestra offering free finale. New Year's Eve skating runs until 12:80 AM with late start at 9:20 PM.
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Statson
Weila
St. Mary's Ambulance Fund
Wellahan
Alb
Greene and Gaynor Must Serve Time
The U S Supreme Court denied the petition for writs of certiorari in the embezzlement and conspiracy case against Benjamin Greene and John Gaynor. They remain under sentence to pay a fine of 575000 dollars and serve four years in prison for conspiring with Captain Oberlin M Carter to defraud the United States in harbor improvement schemes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United Suites
Verdora
Benjamin Greene
John . Gaynor
Oberlin M. Carter
United States
Brothers Held After Farmington Assault Warrants
Frenels and Emmet Ashcraft, arrested at Hawk's Nest on warrants for assault with intent to rob Bruno Gallo, a Baltimore & Ohio flagman at Farmington last September, received preliminary hearings with Magistrate Gordon Monday night. Both were held for the next grand jury, bond set at 500 dollars each but they failed to post and were recommitted to jail. The two defendants are brothers.
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Frenels
Emmet Ashcraft
Hawk's Nest
Bruno Gallo
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Farmington
Gordon
Williams Dies of Paralysis. Noted Democratic Leader
W H Williams longtime member of the Columbus board of review died of paralysis at age 52. He was one of the best known Democratic politicians in the state characterizing Columbus politics for years.
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Associatec Press
Columbus
W. H. Williams
Board of Review of
Columb
Belington man accused in Cherokee murder near Philippi
Dee Belington 24 Jake Hill currently jailed at Philippi faces murder charges in a Cherokee incident. Authorities now believe Hill is guilty beyond doubt.
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Belington
Dee
Jake Hill
Jal
Philippi
Youtsey Testimony in Powers Trial Sealed by Rifle Link
Witness Albert Helton testified he found the rifle believed used to kill Goebel in December in Georgetown. The remark tied to the weapon was presented during the Caleb Powers trial, with the gun as a central element in the case.
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Georgetown
Albert Helton
Goebel
Caleb Powers
May Recruitment From Ranks Under Amalgamated Plan
Cc A Wiley secretary of the Window Glass Manufacturers of West Virginia and Southern Pennsylvania and manager of the Adamston glass factory received a telegram authorizing manufacturers to hire workers from any of four trades into cutting and flattening departments under Amalgamated control. Blowers gatherers cutters and matteners may be placed in new roles to search for skilled cutters and flatteners, with West Virginia and Southern Pennsylvania manufacturers pledging adherence to the Amalgamated scale and revoking jobs for those who refuse to return to work.
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Cc. A. Wiley
Window Glass Manufacturers of
Virginia
Southern
Pennsylvank
Adamston
Stiniing Aus
Fleet Arrives at Trinidad According to Admiral Evans
Associated Press reports Admiral Evans notified the Navy department that his battle ship fleet arrived at Trinidad yesterday. His terse dispatch implies all vessels are in good condition and progress of the voyage is satisfactory.
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Admiral Evans
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Evans
Trinidad
Operation Successful For Dr Lyons Arm Surgery
Dr. A. J. Lyons superintendent of Spencer hospital underwent an operation in Chicago on Friday and is recovering well. Earlier a corked bottle explosion at the hospital cut his arm and damaged nerves prompting a planned Baltimore surgery that was postponed in favor of Chicago.
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A. J. Lyons
Spencer Hospital
Chicago
Baltimore
Dillon Declines Run for Governor in Favor of Swisher
Charles W Dillon plans to announce he will not enter the governor race and is expected to back C W Swisher. Miss Mario Shepard travels to Gallipolis Ohio to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr and Mrs R L Robey visit Fairmont for Christmas with relatives. The Afternoon Progressive Enchor Club gathering is scheduled at the Waldo on Thursday afternoon.
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Charleston
Des
Charles
Dillon
C. W. Swisher
Mario Shepard
Gallipolis
R. L. Robey
Fairmont
Mira. R. 4
Guxtoy
Waldo
A Visit From St. Nicholas Popular Yet Flawed Poem
The 1822 Troy poem A Visit From St. Nicholas became a beloved Christmas classic for American children though scholars note its verse is imperfect. Clement Clarke Moore kept his authorship private to protect his scholarly reputation and avoid tainting his Hebrew Lexicon work and Columbia ties.
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Troy
New York
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Clement Clarke Moore
Aund Lisen
Jessor Moore
General Theological Seminary
New York City
Record Breaking Postal Receipts Highlight Busy Monday
The article notes unprecedented postal activity on a Monday at the Clerica- Aurg post office with stamp sales on Dec 22 1907 reaching 393.72 dollars versus 208.2 dollars the previous year. Postmaster Denham describes a surge in mail and packages signaling community prosperity and high merchandise flow.
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Clerica- Aurg postoMce
Hermon Lodge Elects Its Officers On Monday Night
Hermon Lodge No. 6 A. B. and A. M. elected its officers for the year. Worshipful Master J Smiley Mechting Senior Warden Charles H Grif in Junior Warden Paul S Horner Treasurer Fred B Wood Secretary J N Hess Stewards L K Richards and Reed. A large crowd attended and discussed building plans while the new officers will be installed the second Monday night in January.
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Hermon Lodge No
A. B
A. M
J. Smiley
Mechting
Charles H. Grifin
Paul S. Horner
Fred B. Wood
J. N. Hess
L. K. Richards
Reed
Lawson to Launch New Political Party
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston, who met with President Roosevelt at the White House last Tuesday, plans to launch a new party. He says Roosevelt for president and Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota for vice president are the ticket, though he avoids direct confirmation of the plan.
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New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Roosevelt
White House
The
World
Theodore Roosevelt
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Lawson
Revival Success Under Rev. Paul Flanigan in Shaxton County
The Rev Paul L Flanigan formerly of Lowndes Savings Bank now leads the Gassaway and Louisville circuit in Shaxton county He recently concluded a three week revival meeting resulting in fifty three conversions and a general strengthening of church membership.
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Paul L. Flanigan
Lowndes
Trespasser Fined in Meadowbrook Lands Case
Joseph Menard was fined $5 and costs in Justice J N Davids court for trespassing on enclosed and posted lands of Henry McCord at Meadowbrook. He paid the fine and costs and was released. Pred W Cole left Tuesday morning to spend holidays with his parents in Washington DC.
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Joseph Menard
J. N. David
Henry McCord
Meadowbrook
W. Cole
Washington, D. C
Republican Convention Set for Adamston Old Schoolhouse
A Republican meeting is called for Thursday at 7 20 PM in the old Adamston school to nominate a municipal ticket including mayor recorder and five councilmen. The event marks the start of a heated campaign leading to the primal election on January 3. Additional nominations may follow, with two or three more tickets possible next week.
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Adamston
Four Men Fined for Drunk and Disorderly at Interurban Terminal
Magistrate Gordon's assizes Tuesday morning saw four men pay penalties for drunken and disorderly conduct at the Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Interurban terminal. George W. Robinson paid $1 and costs after arrest by Special Officer B F McNemar. John Schercheck and Carl Martinak faced fines also paid. Martin Branc was fined $1 and costs. Martin Microvat paid a $4 fee and costs after resisting arrest and was released on payment.
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Gordon
Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction
George W. Robinson
B. F. McNemar
John Schercheck
Carl Martinak
Shrader
Martin Brane
Martin Microvat
Microvat
West Virginia Patents Granted to Parkersburg and Wheeling Inventors
West Virginia patents have been granted to Francis C. Geiger of Parkersburg for an ironing board. Albert H. Hoover and E. M. Clark of Morribell receive a patent for a railway rail and joint therefor. Harry J. White and F. J. Rogers of Wheeling are awarded a patent for an envelope.
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West
Carnegie Gives 625000 to Monongah Sufferers Relief
FAIRMONT December 24 Andrew Carnegie sent word that he would forward a 625000 check for relief of King Sufferers at Monongah. The money comes from the Carnegie hero and relief fund.
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Fairmont
Andrew Carnegie
Monongah
Carnegie
Christmas Crowds Boost City Merchants This Week
Monday drew banner Christmas shopping crowds while Tuesday saw many more shoppers. The steady turnout pleased merchants as they prepared for peak gift days.
Christmas Programs Observe Seasonal Services Across City Churches
Christmas events are planned across several houses of worship. Park Avenue Lutheran Church holds a 7 20 program with songs and readings emphasizing the Christ like child mission and an orphanage offering for Loysville Pa. First Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church host tonight and invite children to Christmas trees and programs highlighting faith and community giving. Episcopal Church schedules Christmas services tomorrow at 10 30 with hymns and devotional exercises.
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Park Avenue Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Loysville
Episcopal Church
Mrs Wachter to Distribute Clothing and Money
Mrs Hattie Wachter of the White House hotel East Pike street plans to travel to Monongah this week with a large box of clothing and $90 in money to distribute to the disaster victims. She speaks eight languages and will use this to place aid where most needed.
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Hattie Wachter
White House
East Pike Street
Carpenter May Run for Mayor in Salem
Talk of spring elections in Salem centers on Gol. John W. Carpenter as a potential mayoral candidate. Supporters praise his city knowledge and leadership qualities, while his consent to run remains unclear.
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Salem
Gol
John W. Carpenter
State Bank Closes Its Doors In Atlanta
The Neal State bank is closed to depositors and officials seek the state bank examiner to take charge of affairs. No condition statement has been released.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Neal State Bank
State Bank Examiner
Riot Kills 200 Striking Workers at Inuiqué
Two hundred laborers on strike were killed in a riot at Inuiqué. The report reached the State Department via dispatches from Washington D.C. dating December 24. The incident underscores escalating tensions in the labor movement abroad.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Inuiqué
State Department
Inquest Planned for January 2 on Momongah Items
An inquest likely to begin January 2 will be held jointly by the state and county. Mine Inspector Paull needs several days to complete his examination as many workers return home for the holidays.
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Momongah
Paull
Geyarns
Herses
Relief effort barrels reach Monongah sufferers
Miss Maud Walsh of the area found among those who contributed to a relief rally for Monongah sufferers. Several days a barrel of flour was sent to Monongah to distribute to the distressed residents.
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Maud Walsh
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