Parkersburg and neighboring towns noted in holiday visits
A flurry of visits and travel marked the day as residents from Parkersburg Morgantown Wheeling and nearby towns arrived or departed. Notables include C C Caldwell state senator elect and Mayor W Vandervort of Parkersburg. Local figures and visitors from Weston Buckhannon Shinnston and Fairmont were seen at social and business events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Caldwell
Parkersburg
W. Vandervort
J. W. McCue Rowcock
Monbugab
Traders Hotel
W. W. Dent
Gratton
Thomas McCreary
The
Buskbannon Banner
War Paint On and Street Fight in Weston
Dug Sehon and Arnold Hutchinson, both Black, got into a drunken melee in Weston and attacked Tom Carroll with a baseball club. Carroll was cut and may have a fractured skull. Sehon and Hutchinson were jailed to await grand jury. The incident sparked a near lynching but police calmed the crowd with a local address. Sehon has a controversial reputation and could face serious charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dug Sehon
Weston
Dug
Arnold Hutchinson
Old Town
Tom Carroll
Ita
Carroll
W. B. McGary
Neos
Sehon
Freight Wreck on B&O Near Shinasten Causes Delays
A freight wreck occurred on the Monongah division of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad at 7 30 Saturday morning near Ehlen coal mines Shinasten. A freight engine and four cars derailed due to a broken tail. A wrecker from Fairmont cleared the track for traffic, delaying the Fairmont passenger train until 11. The equipment sustained light damage and no one was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ehlen
Shinasten
Fairmont
Trafic
Coal ‘Company
Midget sues for marriage license amid county clerks
A very short man, Sandy L. Eavenson of Monongalia county, applied for a license. He claimed 18 but appeared 14. His bride to be Sugey A. Davis, of Ubis county, was not present. Both parties reportedly under age but parental consent was given and license issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy L. Eavenson
Henry Eavenson
Monongalia County
Sugey A. Davis
John H Dayia
Siding
Ubis County
Patepie
Lcense
Special Services at Goff M E Church
Church announces a series of services including Sunday School at 9 45 with class meetings led by Alexander and Rhodes. Public worship with sermons at 10 4 and 7 00 p m on The Success of the Forward Movement and Johns Call and Christ s Call to Repentance. Epworth League devotions at 6 80 p m. Installation of Epworth League officers to follow. Adjourned with further weekday services and invitations to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. m
Alexander
Soph
Epworth League
Rhodes
John
Christ
First Presbyterian Church Announces Pastor’s January Entry
The First Presbyterian church reports that Pastor Rev. William Hudson will enter his pastorate the first Sunday in January as Rev. Dr. John M. Mecklin of Washington and Jefferson University will fill the pulpit both morning and evening. The congregation is invited to attend these services for an intellectual and spiritual experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Sprinkle
West Main Street
Fifth Street
Thomas Pettigrew
Will Morris
Craigmoore
Clarksburg
Reynolds
Main Street
Camden Sommers
The
County Mail
Wheeling
Christias
C. H. Taney
Robert KE. Taylor
Porch Bros
Planos
Johnstown
Snodgrass
Buskhannon
G. Jones
Wald Hotel
Inginis
Ida Barnes
Philppthia
Corbin Q. Bradford
First Presbyterian Church
Wiliam Hudson
John M. Mecklin
Washington and Jefferson University
Pennsylvania
Sunday Services at M E Church South
Sunday program at M E Church South corner Main and Chestnut. Pastor O F Williams leads a 10 am class meeting with George S Wine as leader. 10 45 am preaching, 2 pm Sunday school with Dr A G Carr superintendent, 6 30 pm Epworth League devotional with M M Carr, 7 pm preaching. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE. Church
Corner Main and
Chestnut Streets
O. F. Williams
George S. Wine
A. 8. Carr
Epworth’ League Devotonal
M.M. Carr
Y M C A Men Meeting at Opera House and Union Mass
The Men s Meeting of the Y M C A will be held at the opera house Sunday afternoon at 3 90 o clock with Prof John M Mecklin of Washington and Jefferson College invited to speak. At 8 30 p m a Union Mass Meeting of all churches and the M O A will feature Hon Thomas H Clark of Columbus Ohio as speaker on The American Democracy and the New Evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Opera House
John M. ‘Mecklin
Washington and Jefferson College
M.O.A
Thos. H. Clark
Columbus
Ohio
Clark
Christ Episcopal Church Sunday Services Schedule
Christ Episcopal Church announces regular worship with morning services at 10 47 and evening services at 7 30. Sunday school is scheduled for 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghrist
Fullness of the Times sermon at Baptist Church
Rev McDanel preaches morning sermon The Fullness of the Times at 10 60. Evening topic The Way That Has no Return at 7 00. Choir to present Christmas music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDanel
Christmas party hosted by B. B. Club at Marguerite Hope Ford home
The B. B. Club held a Christmas phantom reception at Marguerite Hope Ford's home, entertaining about thirty five friends. The setting featured holly bower decor and festive refreshments, with well wishes for the season and fond memories of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Hope Ford
B. B. Club
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Clarksbury Resident
A Clarksbury resident reports rapid relief from backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes prior four year trouble with kidney secretions and difficulty in daily tasks, with marked improvement after a dose or two. Sold by all dealers with Wells Mayo maker as U S distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright's Seas
Clarkaburg
Anderson
T. Fe Andurmon
Carpenter
Clay ‘Bt
Dean
Wells
Maymaker's
Clarksbury
Vines
Doan
Dent
Boster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Grafton Daily Sentinel Publisher Forges New Incorp Plan
An application filed with the secretary of state seeks incorporation of a new company in Grafton with 410000 stock and 25000 preferred. incorporators include Jas W Holt G A Bolden S H Gramm W Shrader B P Sayre Dr T F Lanham Alex Zeck and others. The firm plans general printing and publishing the Grafton Daily Sentinel and the Grafton Sentinel weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB
Dawson
Strohy de
EL Love
Theo
Bush
A. M. Jarrett
B. Jenkins
G. H. Sommerville
G. W. Monroe
Tg Revelvél
Tiéld
Emeers Evéerea
Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel
Cheer
State
Reverend Bettes in courtroom and vigilante rumors
Rev Bettes the “Cowboy preacher” is jailed for trespass after an attempted lariat display in the courthouse yard and plans a $85,007 damage suit. A dynamite blast under the Hoplist baron during services caused no church damage, and a Sunday night fire near the speakeasy order is blamed on his followers as opponents try to tie him to the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettes
Merry Swin
Sperkver
Second Asylum
Court House Yard
Hoplist
Battes
Mavenswood News
Butter theft on Christmas Eve shocks local shopkeepers
In a fragmented report, a tub of butter valued at 60 pods was stolen from a storefront in front of a grocer named Hiayondmrs. Sheriff James Jones and others investigated as details blur with garbled names and a claim of planning to resell the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coston
Scrukia Ghldred
David
Ie Delany
Kate
Olayattoat
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Eor Men Io
Wallis Gale
Bowen
Opera
M. E. Black
the Milliner
Fletcher
W. Va
W.M., Freese
Moore Building
Mulberry Street
Model Dairy Company
Allen & Casey
West Va
Decip-Cain
Roy Horner
Torreon
Mexico
Mro
Traders Hotel News Stand
Mie Thomex
J. Crews
Baltimore
Col. T. Wallis
Will Thompson
Cinciinnati Insu Miight
Lae Mille
Roscoe Brown
Morgantown
8. A. Cavalier
Wallace
City
T. A. Diese
New York
A. G. Hawes
Moorefield
Attorney Kelley
Sutton
W. H. Bayles
Shinnston
Glen Elk
M. J. Jarrett
HD. Reynold’s
W. W. Brannon
E. Stringer Boggess
Europe
T.S. Wade
E. D. Reynolds
Golf Chapel
L. R. Warren
New Bank
West Union
W. J. Cooper
F. Albert Lang
Morgantows
Robert Martin
Harvey W. Harmer
M. J. Harmer
T. K. Horner
Washington, Pa
John T. McGraw
D. Springer
Capltain
Pickett
B .C
Istere
Sult
Squire M
Riley
A.G. Gruin and Son
Bucktannon
PF. Reed
Point Comfourt
Wilson
Caldwell
Lee Mitchell
Mt. Clare
Weston Citizen
Goff M.E. Church
First Presbyterian
M.E. Church
South
Christ Episcopal Church
Xmas Party
Miss Ford
Grafton
Charler
Rev.bettes
Grand Opera House
ALL Right Clothing House
Return of the Big Scente
Coon
Hollow
Dalghs Medrical Effects
Sooners
Irolina Quartette
Cotton Press
Metropolis Theatre
Morris Cary
Warnis
W. Pike Street
E. Sapp
Wenthty
Berry Hardware Ca
Myce Building
Sisrksburg
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