Gas Company Plans Change to Natural Gas System
Clarksburg's gas firms push artificial gas to natural gas shift. Judge Nathan Gof and R. T. Lowndes back the move, claiming vast wells and pipe coverage. A cheaper, reliable supply could reduce prices and spark citywide gas market activity.
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Goff
Mr. Lowndes
Oclarksburg
Clarkeburg Gas Company
Ihich
Nathan Gof
R. T. Lowndes
Jeaat
Judge Gai
Lowndes
Clarksburg
Kas
Thin City
Spraying Rates Reported On Hesston Wells
In Ox Grass Run area, Crawford’s No. 2 on the J. and A Williams farm produces 200 barrels daily while South Penn Oil Company’s No. 2 on the Hesston heirs farm sprays at ten barrels per day.
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This County
Treat & ‘Crawford
A. ‘Williams
South Penn Ol
Hesston
Two Drunks in Police Court Night Case
Two intoxicated men faced the night police court. One gray haired man, alias ssikoa boy, was fined after lacking cash and being given a chance to raise funds. The other, a large young man, appeared overpowered by rum, without money, awaiting durance vile.
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Chief of Police
Gmnt
Durance Vile
Aged Miner Seeks Arrest Warrant for Two Miners
John Meyers an elderly miner at Ocean coal mines testified in James N. David's court on Tuesday morning alleging that Fred Gowers and George Garber Americans broke into his home before daylight Christmas morning. They assaulted him and battered his wife as they demanded beer. Meyers suffered head bandages and a damaged right eye with possible loss of sight. A warrant was issued for the arrest of the two men, but no arrests have been made yet due to Meyers taking time to identify his attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyers
Ocean Coal Mines
James N. David
Fred Gowers
George Garber
Meyers
Death of William Mardesty at Adamston
William Mardesty, a Perry Coal and Coke Company employee in Adamston, died at his home from typhoid fever. The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 pm with interment in Elk View Cemetery. He was 30 years old and left a family.
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William Mardesty
Perry Coal and Coke Company
Adamston
Elk View
Afternoon Tea for King’s Dughisters at Souders Home
The King’s Dughisters of Golf Chapel hold a New Year’s mission tea at Mrs. L. P. B. Souders residence 239 East Main Street from 3 to 5 PM. Ladies and friends invited. a silver coffee ring will be recalled at the door. Dr. W. L. Henderson moves his office to Rodbery Building on Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Chapel
L. PB. Souders
Main Street
W. Li Henderson
Tiis
Ant Stern
Rodbery
Third Street
Death of Dr Buckey in Flemington Coal Car Tragedy
Remains of Dr Daniel P Buckey were sent to Salem for burial after a Sunday accident near Flemington where he was hit by shifting B and O coal cars. The physician, popular in Flemington, died instantly and is survived by his wife, daughter of Cal Gabbert of Salem.
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Daniel P.buckey
Flemington
Salem
Buckey
Flemmington
Murderer Hiding Near Here (Police Seek Colored Man)
Washington police warn of two dangerous criminals in the region, including a light brown skinned man about 6 feet or 9 inches tall, 140 pounds with a gray fedora, overcoat, and white shirt. A $100 reward is offered for his capture for murder committed on December 24 at 7:30 p.m. Also sought is James M. Ball, a prolific burglar from Chicago, possibly moving between New York and Chicago, with a $100 reward. jewelry valued at $17,000 stolen.
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Richard Sylvester
Washington, D. C
Francis O'Neil
Chicago
James M. Ball
Windy City
New York
St i
Washington
Oyster Supper for Adamston Tent New Year’s Night
An oyster supper under KO auspices will be at Adamston New Year’s night in the school house. Proceeds go to the Adamston Tent. Invites all to attend for a fun evening. Garments pressed by Clarksburg Laundry under new management at 119 Worth Street.
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T.M
Adamston
Death of Mrs Marcellus M Thompson at home
Mrs Marcellus M Thompson dies at 9 30 p m at her home after apoplexy struck earlier in the day. She leaves a husband two young sons and siblings including Mrs John T Harris and Mrs Stella Stryker. Survived by mother sisters and brothers and a large circle of friends. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Marcellus MM. Thompson
Thompson
Davis
Harrison County
Legion
John T. Harris
City
Stella Stryker
Parkersburg
Forbes B. Davis
Ohio
Charles Davis
Smali
Death of William Ryland in Short Line Tunnel Accident
William E. Ryland of Cumberland Maryland died at Harrison County Hospital at 6 AM Tuesday from injuries at the Short Line tunnel. He was a foreman for a construction and repair crew on the railroad when a brake rod struck him as a car with a derrick was moved into the tunnel. His arm, shoulder and side were crushed. He died with his wife and one child at his bedside. remains prepared by Clifford Osborn and shipped to Cumberland.
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Ryland
Short Line
Manfay
Mia
Andrew
Cumberland
Clifford-Osborn Undertaking Company
New Forty-Two Foot Air Brake Car Arrives In Fairmont
Fairmont reports the arrival of a grand new double truck air brake electric car for the Fairmont to Monongah run. The car is 42 feet long with plain strong construction and a polished appearance. Manager Hood said it would begin service as weather permits after minor work.
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Fairmont
Monongah
Walker Siding
Manaker Hood
Miner Refused Warrant After Ocean Mines Assault
Mike Blosko, a foreign miner shot at Ocean mines, sought warrants against Joe and John Kolish Nick and Mile Dombrou and a man named Joe for assault and robbery. The magistrate did not believe the charge could be sustained and issued no warrant.
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Mike Blosko
Ocean Mines
Squire David
Joe
John Kolish
Nick
Mile Dombrou
Funeral in Suffolk for Thurman Britt arrives from San Antonio
Sidney Britt attended the funeral and burial of his brother Thurman Britt, once a resident here. The remains arrived last Friday from San Antonio where he died December 21 of pulmonary trouble. The pallbearers included Sve Brothers and Brother-In-law. Dudley D. Britt, another brother, will stay with kin before returning home.
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Sidney Britt
Suffolk
Thurman Britt
San Antonio
Texas
Dudley D. Britt
Ai Buitolke
Accident near West Pike Street injures ten year old Willisny Stuart
Willisny Sumner Stuart ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Sumner Stuart suffered a serious accident while coasting up West Pike Street at about 10 this morning. His sled veered out of control struck a post causing a deep scalp wound and possible skull fracture. A nearby young lady was reportedly struck before the impact.
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Willisny Sumner Stuart
Sumner Stuart
West Pike Streat
Ivan
Entertain at Home on Mechanic Street Wednesday Evening
The Mises Long will be at home at 389 Mechanic Street Wednesday evening, entertaining from 8 to 12 o'clock. A number of trends are noted, with lowed quil es and banked time improving as the event proceeds.
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Mises
Mechanic
Fine Monument for Floyd by Railroad Engineers
Relatives friends and co workers in the engineering department of the B and C railroad company will erect a fine monument to his memory. The proposed tribute is described as very handsome and in keeping with his character and service.
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B. & C. Railroad Company
Roll Call At Got M. B. Church New Year Program
Roll call of church members and other services outlines a New Year program at Got M. B. church. The evening includes roll call, a church conference, musical numbers, and a sermon by Thomas H. Clark. A solemn consecration closes the old year, with an invitation to all Methodist members.
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Got M. B
Thomas “H. Clark
Arrest of Alice Johnson Charged as Street Walker
Woman policeman M. F. Connell arrested Alice Johnson a colored woman last night on a street-walker charge. She spent the night in the women’s department. She was arraigned in the police court but plead not guilty and her trial was postponed until this evening.
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M. F. Connell
Alice. Johnson
Streste Walker
Woman's Department
Tiasmoralig
Atremes
Ink Toralocke
Deeds Recorded in Clarksburg Area Transfers Six Point Four Acres
Deeds recorded show Clarksburg Muck Company transferring 6.4 acres near Wissoburg to Bis mund Turo. LN. Witcox transfers to Coarien A K tot in Salem. T. D. Steel transfers to Weenaseul Firlatea. Trassfoines OP Bouptiper toy Wighluor Gud SC Thesibatan forms Mole af oust ace.
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Clarksburg Muck Company
Bismund Turo
Wissoburg
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GAS Company
Hesston Well
William Hardesty
Dr. Buckey
Maccabees
Ieressing Co
Marcellus M. Thompson
Wiliam Ryland
William E. Ryland
Cumberland, Md
Harrison County Hospital
Blosko
Austelan
F Thurman Britt
Gefalls
Will Entertain
Floyd
Pennsylvania
Bridgeport
Goft
Connollavine’ Ag
Lure Toya
Frum
Wii Grove
Tim Olatites
Leon
Mr. Mena
Hvery Porson
Avery
Ua Board of Health
Ander
Brum
Mii
Ryht
Eokinesring
Baimore and
Ojo
Monuimont
Hut Grove
P. A. Harrison
Baltimore and Obi
Witcox
Coarien
T. D. Steel
Weenaseul Firlatea
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