Christmas in Charleston and Clarksburg: muddied streets and calm on the rails
The section notes a rare Christmas with no serious injuries or deaths, praising weather and civic efforts. It contrasts Charleston and Clarksburg street conditions, cites the street cleaning force as crucial, and laments ongoing mud in local alleys. It also mentions vacancies and resignations in state offices, and hints at a looming city fire department relocation amid worsening mud.
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Fern Plate Mill
Clarksburg
Charleston
Capitol Street
Pinesse
Supreme Court Grants and Denies Appeals in West Virginia
The Supreme Court issues decisions on cases from multiple counties including Marion, Wood, Monroe, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mingo, Taylor, Cabell, Pocahontas, and Raleigh. Writs of error and supersedeas are allowed in several actions with bonds set at various amounts, while others are denied or appeal is refused. Notable matters include Swearingen versus Pigott and Watson and Kline versus Norfolk and Western Railway Co.
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Supreme Court of An
Es Moyer
Executors
Andraw Nicholl Vane Otha
Maton County
Appest
Slpersedess
Kline
Norfolk and Western Fe_ Co
McDowell County
Norfolk & Westerny. Co
Dempsey
Mingo County
Riley Yeli
Benton Amos
Taylor County
Campbell
Charleston St. Ry. Co
Kanawha
Darnell
Flynn
Musich
Cabell County
Roger
McAllister
Pocahontas County
Halstead
Beaver Coal Co
Dange given Shinnston hosts Christmas dance at Hamilton Hall
Dange given by the young men of Shinnston last night featured Crow's orchestra from Clarksburg. A sevenfold program of music, and Santa Claus delivered gifts from the tree during a Methodist Sunday school Christmas event. Local social notes mention guests and relatives visiting Fairmont, Clarksburg, Weston, and nearby towns, with several teachers and officials noted in attendance. An ad touts OUR-PIE 10 cent pie mix for lemon, chocolate, and custard pies, emphasizing value and grocery availability.
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Shinnston
Dée
Hamilton Hall
Crow's
Clarksburg
Christman
Santa Clg
Peter Davis
Colombia
Floride
Mim
Helen Randall
Alice Reynolds
Clarksburm
W. Strickler
Bike
Kingwood
Emory Strickler
Stanley ‘Tattle
Fairmont
Lena Haggerty
West Milford
A. EB. Vaswar
Weston
Fran Abrunzino
Viest
Atnty
Jean
Novelty Candy Award Sparks County Pageant Debate
The event featured judges awarding a prize to a contestant from the Darby Candy Company of Baltimore. Figures show the top candy weighed around one hundred seventy eight pounds, drawing notable attention as guests viewed the display.
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Posse
Robert Morrists
Murgte Agricery Company
McDonald's
Darby Candy Company
Baltimore
Quad
Troops to Occupy Mining District Reported Movement
Lexington dispatch reports Stearns notes plans to ask U S troops to occupy the mining district. Hundreds of mountangers are said to be on the way to Stearns as part of the troops deployment.
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Stearns
Lexington
United States
Nugent Plans to Abolish Banking Commissioner Post
Charleston Dec 26 Hon John Nugent Kanawha county legislator says at the next session he will move to abolish the banking commissioner office and transfer duties to the state auditor He argues the office currently requires only three people and an assistant and the auditor can handle all tasks now performed.
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Charleston
John Nugent
Kanawha County
Nugent
Herald
High Masses Observed at Catholic Church Service
Large attendances marked yesterday as Catholics observed the birth of the Savior. A special choir musical program stood out as one of the day’s inspiring features.
Brutal assault on two women in Fidgley near Patoma River
Mrs Charles Edenhart and Mrs Harrison, residents of Fidgley Virginia, were followed by an unknown man while walking home from Christmas shopping. Near their home he demanded an address and struck Mrs Harrison with a heavy blow to the head. Police seek suspect.
Generous Santa Claus Visits Jackson Street Home
Favner Stork mine Santa Jann visited Mr and Mrs Joe Goebrich on Jackson Street Chatmas das. The gift was a girl weighing eleven and a quarter pounds. Some refuse to believe Santa exists. William Say states Charles Ault did not steal a gun from him. instead he lent him the gun.
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Favner Stork
Joe Goebrich
Jackson Street
Bat Leve
Wiliam Say
Charles Ault
Auction Catalog Sparks July Sale at The Watts Lambert Co
Fragmentary OCR details a weekend sale with references to The Watts Lambert Co and a Saturday event. It mentions children’s counts and various price discounts with phrases signaling limited time values and social sharing to inform neighbors.
Fragmentary notice of Saturday night event
Fragment conveys a Saturday night gathering with vague references to fabric, decoration, and a cryptic phrase about Sac gabment. Details are unclear, with many garbled words and missing names or places. No definite date, venue, or participants are identifiable from the readable text.
Ladies and Children Sweaters at Bargain Prices
Sat urday night only 49¢. Sweaters for ladies sizes 34 to 40 and children sizes 2 to 12 years in various colors. Prices range from 49¢ to 2.00, with many offered at almost giveaway levels. Limited quantities, quick disposal expected.
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Copia
Ito
Bennwkins
Damask Towels Sale Sparks Limited Time Savings
Local ad touts 50c towels at 29¢ with a mix of sizes and hand drawn effects. Promises grand values and limited Saturday night sale at 39 ay night only. Reads like a rapid sale blurb with scattered OCR errors but highlights discounted damask towels and quick act timing.
Powder Jars Offered At Bargain Price
Small sale item listing reveals powder jars offered for 15 cents each. Describes glass jars with neatly printed “flyered” tops and insists buyers must see them to appreciate their value.
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Willi
American Lady Corsets at $1 Claim Best Value
Ad for American Lady Corsets praising $1 corsets as best value in the area. Claims wearers join many other women who declare them superior with new dull styles and affordable price.
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Villi
Jett Accepts Call as Mt Pleasant Pastor
George G. Jett of this city accepts the pastorate at Mt Pleasant after serving the past two and a half years as district missionary for the Baptist state convention and the Mt Zion and Tygart Valley associations. The church voices regret at his departure but optimism for his successful ministry.
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Mt. Pleasant
George G. Jett
The
Beok
Baptist’ State Convention
Mt. Zion
Tygart
Valley
Petticoats Sale Announced with Vintage Price Offer
Advertisement notes petticoats priced at 1.25 dollars and 69 cents, describing black cotton taffeta skirts as full and well cut. Claims they are a splendid value at one dollar twenty five and a half. sale price highlighted as 125 in old money notation.
Colored champion Sydney N 8 W heavyweight title claim
The report names Johnson from Galveston Texas as the world’s champion heavyweight pugilist. He reportedly won the title yesterday in the Dig mrona at Burh cutter's Bay from Tommy Burns the French Canadian who had held it. Details are fragmentary with garbled phrases and unclear locations.
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Sydney
Dack! Johnson
Big Hegre
Galveston
Texas
Burhcutter's Bay
Tommy Burns
Sadsieo
Barnes
Line of defense outlined in Hunts trial visit to Salem
In Flushing on December 2 an outline of the defense is presented. The Hunts trial will prevent testimony to the jury tomorrow. Mr and Mrs H H King travel from Salem to visit relatives. The crowd then follows to the rink.
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Flushing
Toma
H. H. King
Salem
CIGARS Hint in Christmas Box for New Year Gift
Fragments show reference to cigars and a Christmas gift box intended for New Year. Item mentions a few life from Christmas for New Year’s, with unclear owner and destination. Further readable details are limited and no names or dates are clearly identifiable.
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Democratic State Committee
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John G. Ross
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Tructore
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Dn Chinn Irvine
Sinai
Supreme Court
Dange
Gandy
Hank
Says Nugent
Ridgley
W. Va
Santa Claus
Watts-Lamber@Co
Hawthorne
Mr. Pleasant
Christmas
Agaim
I. Fi. Dans
Dzvia & Reuter
W. WA
South
Fogrih St
Room
Drie Poe
Peter
Ranpe
Lynch
Neworss Ladies' Tudor
Uae
Mertanine
O’gara
Frank Duffy
7Th St
Traders Alley
Proiecksburg
Tittsture & Fairmont Pardee-Curtin Lumber Rooms
W. Frank Sout
Ae ‘Thint Bouse
W.3l Taylor
Aew Uni Roow
West
Virsinia
Strin Foan
Cca
Witsca’ Phyacian
Sper & Sperry
Corneysa Be
Hechelanney
F. A. Robinson & Son
Jewelers
Main Street
Eweler
Levy
Fentiemon
Ben Levy
Koller Rink
Prise
R. T. Lowndes
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Company
Geo. L. Duncan
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