Austrian Shot and Robbed in Ocean Mines Fracas
A drunken brawl among foreign miners at Ocean Mines ended with two gunshot wounds. An Austrian visitor from Glen Falls fired at a miner, grazing the neck, then was knocked, shot again, and beaten by foreigners. He escaped, reported losing 80 dollars, with 25 in hand. Policeman Harry Brooks aided the wounded man and city physician Dr. N. Peck treated him. no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Glen Falls
Harry Brooks
N. Peck
West Virginia Fair Awards Track Contract to Col Joe Fuccy
The West Virginia Fair Association directors awarded the track grading contract to Col Joe Fuccy, a noted railroad contractor. He has begun moving equipment to the grounds and will start work immediately. Project cost is estimated between 8000 and 21000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Joe Fuccy
West Virginia Fair Association
Col. Fuccy
Child Very Sick Mabel Hail Continues Illness
The eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Tall is very ill with a severe illness described as spinal meningitis. Her prognosis is serious and fears are held she may not recover. The illness is said to have been caused by her body.
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Mabel Hail
J. D. Tall
Mrs Thompson in peril after blood vessel rupture
Mrs. M. M. Thompson neared death after a ruptured blood vessel. Doctors Morgan and Bowcock were called and bleeding performed as she lay unconscious at her mother’s neighborhood. Family alarmed as prognosis remained hopeless.
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M. M.thompson
Thompson
Acquittal in Embezzlement Case In Mt. Dion Baptist Church
Willing Bell a colored man, acquitted in Magistrate James N. David's court of embezzling 817.50 from Mt. Dion Baptist Church funds. The jury ruled he could not defraud funds in which he had an interest as a church member. Charge brought by Rev. J. A. Watson, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Bell
James. N. David
Mt.dion
J. A. Watson
Special three day meeting to open tonight at 3 30
The first of a series of special meetings lasting three days opens tonight at 3 30. The topic is Confession, drawn from scripture including Romans ten verse nine and ten. BL Wells returned this morning from Parkersburg.
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Jesus
Rom
Eminent Speakers Highlight Rare Treat at YMCA Op**
The YMCA held two Sunday talks at Mestings Inn Opera House. Prof J M Mecklin of Washington and Jefferson College delivered the best gospel sermon on Romans I 16 at morning and evening services. Hon Thomas H Clarky of Columbus spoke on The American Democracy and the New Evangelium, praising conscience in government and national purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.mecklin
Ington and Jefferson College
Washington
First Presbyterian Church
M.C. A
Thomas H. Clarky
Columbus
Oto
Sod
D. ©. Lolichery
New Evangelium
Jana
Imperial Saloon Fire Ravages Building Gutted in Imperial
Fire swept through the Imperial saloon owned by George A. Nellis and John Duffy early Sunday. Firefighters faced tough water access and a rapidly spreading blaze. Dorsey woke others and all escaped. Nellis and Duffy estimate losses at 5000 with 3000 insurance. Coleman’s building also damaged with 5000 loss and 3600 insurance.
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Imperial Saloon
George A. Nellis
John Duffy
Ea, Dorsay
Woody Dye
George Nellis
Dorsey
Dyn
Wks
Nellis
Doffy
Mra
J. Coleman
Lsu
6OOD PROSPECTS Captain Coffman Returns to Arkansas Oil Field
Captain John W. Coffman, home from Madison county Arkansas, reports a promising oil prospect for the West Virginia Mineral Oil and Gas Company. A well drilled to 70 feet yielded oil but an immense water flow, estimated at 100 barrels per hour, causing temporary halt before tools were lost at 42 feet. Operations will resume in March when Coffman returns to Arkansas.
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John W. Coffman
Madison County
Ark
West Virginia Mineral, Oil and Gas Company
Marsh
Coffman
Arkansas
Mulberry Street Club Feted at Sheriff Fleming Home
Miss Alice Fleming hosted a Mulberry Street Club gathering at Sheriff John A. Fleming’s palatial home on Mulberry Street Saturday night. Guests enjoyed charades games and seasonable refreshments. about twenty five covers were set.
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Mulberry Street
Alice Fleming
John A. Fleming
Miss Fleming
Five Drunks In Police Court Satiric Saturday Night
In police court this morning the mayor addressed Saturday night drinking. The usual fines were imposed. Some paid fines and were released while others were sent to threaten full to enderishment of payment and will reflect on their over indulgence.
Fatal Injuries From Train Strike Claim Mrs Hess
Mrs May Hess died Sunday morning from injuries suffered weeks earlier when struck by a freight train on the West Virginia and Pittsburg division of the B and C railroad. She was thrown forty feet, lingered, and died at age A years. Funeral held Monday at 3 pm, interment in Haymond's Hill graveyard. She belonged to the Watson family.
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May Hess
Iato
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Haymond
The
Watson Familly
Trainmaster R Laughlin Named for Monongal Division
Fr R Laughlin is appointed trainmaster of the Monongal division succeeding G W Martin who becomes superintendent of the Chambersburg division of the Pennsylvania. Laughlin formerly served as trainmaster of the Wheeling division with W H Riley as his assistant who succeeds Laughlin. Headquarters will be at Gratton.
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Fr. R. Laughlin
G. W Martin
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Mr. Laughlin
Wheeling
W. H. Riley
Gratton
Big Deal in City Property by Business Citizens
S C Denham and V L Highland bought the Boughner block at Mai and Fourth streets for 60,000 pounds. Possession due April 1, the block is slated for immediate business use and planned improvements to create a premier city block in Clarksburg. It was previously owned by Dante and C P Boughner.
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S.C. Denham
V. L. Highland
Boughner
Mai
Fourth Streets
Clarksburg
Dante
C. P. Boughner
One-Armed Man Brought to Lockup After Night of Disturbance
Insane, a one-armed man, slept at police headquarters overnight and yelled loudly. Police officer Fd. Williams placed him in custody around midnight. He had been brought from Tram Briscoe to St. Joseph's hospital earlier, but the situation required police removal. Dr Hloggess of nearby Irlatel county reports Jamieson making a loan request at Salems bedlay.
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Wutttle
Stanley 'T
Boggess
Fd. Williams
Tram Briscoe
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersblr
Hloggess
Irlatel
Councilman Long Opens His Campaign in City Clerk Race
A crowd showed strong interest as Councilman Long announced his bid for City Clerk, signaling a possible candidacy and drawing attention to the upcoming race.
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Long
Drowned Sons of Gratton Bank Family Named
Mrs. W. B. Ostorn reports tragedy at Virgil where two Coward sons aged ? drowned at home. Mrs. Coward, daughter of TL Mallonee cashier at First National Bank Gratton, and a Broaddus College alumna, is known locally. Friends share sorrow.
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W. B. Ostorn
Oil Wells Active in Grum County Drilling Report
Oil activity intensifies across Grum County with multiple operators. No. 2 on the J and 3 on the same farm are creating yields as Williams farm holds at 260 barrels daily. Hilton & Co drill in the J A Lough sand, South Peon tests Olive Flint, United States Oil focuses on a new well, and Southern Oil drills Nos 2 and 4 on K M Carter farm.
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This
Treat & Crawford Company
Arillog
G. W. Williams
K. M. Carter
Big Supply of Wood on Hand for Boxes at Salem Factory
Full time wood stock is ample after a two week delay at the Salem glass factory. Output returns to normal at 11 birni per week with two weeks short ahead due to holidays. Orders include 38,000 boxes and other material to last a year. Over 32 shops are active with plans to add two more after holidays. New arrivals include John Milder and others. Paraglove returned to St GhUewille after a three day visit and mentioned a revbal plank operation.
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Salem Gla
John Milder
Chas, Shroth, Jr
Roger McMunn
Patrick
Thos
Corcorin
Rank Gibert
Early talk of municipal camping and local politicking
Vague notes describe emerging efforts by locals to organize a youth gathering or camp, with mentions of Commelina ASS Lame and ward activities. The piece hints at political implications, suggesting Long may seek a city post and opponents target the current administration in the city clerk race.
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Commelina Ass
Dilinios
Ibia
Long
Honor Guests at Clarkaburg Wedding Party Event
An ornate holiday entertainment was hosted in honor of Mr and Mrs Gil Alexander of Clarkaburg. The evening featured heartening music, silver and gold score cards, and themed decorations including Lol ly, Astro and red raven motifs while guests included Mrs Tink Morrison and others.
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Sapiiday
Embury
Mise Currie
Gil Alexander
Clarkaburg
Gogstay
Lee Bogor
Tink Morrison
Ot Clamiortung
Mfr
Mts
Hunter
Mra
Jie Shrewabirs
Mike
Mary Moffett
Mieeta Shrewabary
Mesers Fisteshew
Frat Warne
Shremsburr
Ben Pope
Pranic
Richard Shrewsbury
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Ocean Mines
M. M Thompson
Ation
William Bell
Gott Chapel
Wells
Purkersburg
Mestings Inn Opera House
Mr. Nellis
Crile
Isenbart
Abesa
B. H. Brown
St. Charles Hotel
Oi! In
Sheriff Fleming
Monongah
B. & C. Railroad
Boughner Block
Messrs. S. C. Denham
Stanley Boggess
Bristol
Jamieson Ln
Salems
Bedlay
Salem Glass Factory
Thoms Paraglove
St GhUewille
Onlo
Glarksburg
Mrs. Alexander
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