Miners Die In West Virginia Explosion At Lick
Sixty miners killed in an explosion at The Lick mine operated by Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company near Saline on the Pocahontas field in Virginia. By mid day twelve bodies had been recovered with rescue efforts ongoing and safety measures cited. Local officials, engineers, and Odd Fellows mourn Grand Sire John L. Noles of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, who died December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOAS
Wang Dee
Lick
Oan
Pocahontas Consolidated Coal] Company
Targeat Company
Auhuru
Vaedote Philippe
Henry
Werfund Grady
Virginia
Odd Fellows
John L. Noles
Willhome
Nashyitle
Tenn
Kaykenaall
Burglars Break Into Edward 3 Shop on Hewes Street
Burglars entered through the front and left by the rear of Edward Reynolds shop on Hewes street Tuesday night or early Wednesday. About a dozen Winx and Mig robes were stolen along with unspecified inventory. No clues or suspects are known at this time.
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Numens
Edward
iReynolds
Hewes
Workers Strike Slows Acharestan Winstow1
Disrupted production at Acharestan Winstow continues as striking workers oppose company policies. Management seeks resolution while some employees plan to return later in the week amid Union pressure and ongoing negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstow Uni
Ofa
Davie Shoe Company Announces Early Closure and New Firm Takeover
A public notice states the Davie Shoe Company will close all day on December 1 to enable a transition. It announces a new firm will assume charge on Friday, January 15, requesting patronage from the public.
Attend Guard Meating in Parkienburg with Janey Neh group
Fragmented notice reports a meeting in Parkienburg led by local organizers including figures named Haley He Smith and A Mihorn. Details are unclear but references a January event and a March scheduling hint.
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Holy Haley He Smith
Wd & A. Mihorn
Parkienburg
Bie Belwidh
Aynton
Meeting of Goff M B Church Brotherhood Chorus
The men’s chorus of the Goff M B Church Brotherhood will meet Thursday evening at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
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Goff M. B. Church Brotherhood
Timberlake Dental Office Reopens After Health Recovery
Dr A R Timberlake returns to practice after illness and reopens the dental office today. Patients with unfinished work or who had appointments may receive prompt, careful attention. Dr Davis, previously in Chicago, joins the office to assist.
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A R Timberlake
Fis
Fieaperidke
Davis
Chicago
Marriage Stunt Reported in Clare, West Virginia
The notice states a marriage license or ceremony has been halted in Clare, W Va, involving parties Mr. Dart Hodgers and Mita Tianthe, with Germrude Stone as a related party. Details are sparse due to the damaged text.
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Dart
Hodgers
Mr. Clare
W. Va
Mita Tianthe
Germrude Stone
Huckhangon
W. Ye
Price Family Mourns Death of Gol Prige in Baltimore
Gol Prige died after a long illness at 2001 North Charles Street Baltimore. He was 64 and remembered as a loyal neighbor of the city for about sixteen years. He is survived by his wife Mae Price and children David, Rodgiters Min Prink Pierre and Mb Bilze eth Jet, with funeral services set for morning at 10 at his residence.
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Price
Tiature
Momuke
Henin
Cok Price
Tumiy
Pricey
Maurey
David Nod
Min Prink Pierre
Mb Bilzeeth
Pric
Foemerly
North Charles Street
Thaltimere
Fines Ceil Minor Offenses at City Court
The mayor's court met Wednesday with Smolick, a foreigner, fined 45 and costs for drunkenness as a second offense. C Mur reau and Mrs Fred Boom faced charges for immoral assembly and were fined 10 and coins each, then jailed for nonpayment. Additional notes mention visitors from Wheeling and Locust Street residents.
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Tiree
Pflaonot
E. J. Wood
Frite Smolick
C.murreau
Fred Boom
Calamity Strikes Messina as Vast Death Toll Grows
Chaos and horror follow a colossal calamity at Messina with King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visiting amid crowds of terror struck people. The pope pledges prayers and funds while Italy forms a national relief committee as tens of thousands perish or are buried in the ruins and a vast fire rages through the city.
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Victor
Helena
Messina
Catongiro
Victor Emmanuel
Giloutti
Ube
Enbile
Hertolinl
Lustice
Orlando
Rome
Signor
Orlando Jea Blertian
Thorsands
Induries
Stacy
Roggio
Conilem
Calotrin
Acolian Islands
Swento-Rye
Leis
Alleged Violation in Wellsboro at Preston County
An alleged violation was reported in Wellsboro County with no Uncle Sam's sanction. Deputy Marshal D Hupp brought the person before Commissioner Dally at Kingwood on a war evening. He was to appear in federal court to answer an indictment if one is found.
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Wells
Deets
Preston Cavnty
Uncle Sam
D. Hupp
Dally
Kingwood
Dinner Event Announcement At Waldo By Weir Company
The Phipe Sheet Tin Plate Company announces a dinner to be held Saturday evening January 2 at the Waldo by Str. Hr Weir and Charles D. Johnston of Richwood serving as guests and organizers. The notice mentions Musibingtons on Wednesday and related arrangements at the city venue.
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Bramen
Phipe Sheet,& Tin Plate Company
Weir
Charles D. Johnston
Richwood
Guam Diet Debates Spark Youth Health Call
A garbled report hints at a Guam event focusing on youth health and diet. It mentions a young man and Emrwatts Fa, with uncertain connections to Dayle ettort and Jona day, suggesting a public discussion on eating habits and wellbeing.
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Dayle
Guam
Anes
Recognition of Pender Enterprises Subscribing Bureau
A New York City based subscription bureau praises an effort by Pike News Company of Clarksville Virginia to boost newspaper circulation. The ad highlights competition, clubbing deals, and the bureau’s support for publishers improving reach.
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Hopthern Newntonler
Newadesters
York City
Ena
Fx General
X -Pubigh
Carciad
Pike News Company
Clarks Burg
W. Vas
Enterprise A5 Unis
Telig
Teligsram
Burea
Focal News Company
Tts
Wdvertheing
Chicago Sunday school worker chosen as West Virginia secretary
Arnold of Chicago, a prominent Sunday school worker, was selected by the executive board of the Sunday School Association of West Virginia to succeed the late W. Shafer as general secretary. He will begin his duties at the start of the new year. For months, the position had been temporarily overseen by other association officers.
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Wheeling
Arnold
Chicago
Sunday School Association of
West Virginia
W. Shafer
GC Shafer
Elephant Gift to Mark Twain Revealed in Redding
Christmas day present to Samuel L Clemens from Favett J Comer of New York includes an elephant. The life size gift was arranged with Mr Colliar informing Clemens’s secretary in advance and a large quantity of timber from South Notwalte to feed the animal.
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Redding
Conn
Samuel Ly Clemens
Mark Twainy
Favett J. Comer
New York
Large Withdrawn After Compromise In Board Bill Case
Tony Alstock a union plate employee was arrested for skipping a seven dollar board bill. He reached a compromise with the complainant Paul Pasternak a Pittsburgh miner and the charge was withdrawn.
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Tony Alstock
Paul Pasternak
Tower Capture Prep For Christmas Event Night
Ready for Tower Capture at Slayton with Salvation Army workers and community children. Door opens 8 45 pm program to begin around 7 45 pm. Event described as entertainment in court house setting with a focus on charity and youth involvement.
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Slayton
Thy Balvation Army
Marriage License Issued to Goodman and Nuon
A marriage license was issued today to Seymour Goodman and Betelly Nuon.
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Seymour Goodman
Betelly Nuon
Deeds Recorded and Local Notices Mention Point Comfort
Deeds recorded show Alfred Washburn to C H Colmute for one lot and one half in Point Comfort. WT Swirer to Joseph T Wilkenson for one lot in Iseldepart. Harvey F. Smith to Martins Palatt for one lot and one half in Point Comfort. Visitors John A Duyti guests at Chestnut Street return to Breubenville. W H Kellogg of Wheeling registered at Traders hotel. Ry Ls Towlen of Salam. local mention of war here.
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Alfred Washburn
C. HL
Point Comfort
C. H. Colmute
Swirer
Joseph T. Wilkinson
Iseldepart
Harvey F. Smith
Marts Palatt
Point
C.J. _Davis
Burton Davie
John A. Duyti
Chestnut Street
Breubenville
W. H. Kellogk
Wheeling
Traders Hotel
Ls Towlen
Ot Salam
False charges refuted by Tax Commissioner White
Tax Commissioner White refutes charges as to raising revenue including inheritance tax and proposes reforms to increase state revenue. He defends the department’s work, notes the need for stronger tax laws, and outlines recommendations on exemptions, licensing, and assessment practices to bolster collected taxes.
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Alpert B. Awhite
Waite
Tax Commission
Orig
Uneas
Alate
West Vic
Beglanine
Tax Department
Weert Virstain Sheriff Association Reorganized at Waldo
The Weert Virstain Sheriff association was reorganized Tuesday evening at the Waldo hotel. About twenty five sheriffs-elect attended. Officers named include Harshbirger of Huntington as chairman and PB Smith of Charleston as secretary.
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Weert Virstain Sheriff Association
Tuanday Pveninx
Waldo Hotel
Harshbirger
Huntington
Chalfrmean
PB. Smith
Charleston
Francis
Wilbonthes
Renaubar
Sibiries
Sherly Ware
Joint Installation Aboard Northcott and Alpha Camps
Northcott Camp No. 5749 Movern Magenbeos and Alpha Camp No. 644 Royal Neighbors plan a joint installation to honor the event on January 22 in Glen Bik. Officers listed include Burgess Moore vice canal red Wars, Ww. A. Pletcher, Herron escort, Westfall protection, and Jota Davis, a noted employee, who departs for Pittsburgh for a Glen Walsh concert in New Year’s week.
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Northcott
Movern Magenbeos
Pythias Dall
Glen Bik
Northworti
Reak
U. M. Toviite
Burgess Moore
Vice Canal Red Wars
Teenairer
A. Pletcher
Lorie
CPW
Herron
Escort
Ho Westfall
Moore- Watchman
Anim
Tembager
Victory Claimed By Both From Writors Headquarters
A garbled dispatch reports conflicting claims of victory tied to writors from the headquarters. The text mentions newcomers and names Molates and Harding in uncertain context, with no clear outcome or dates.
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Molates
Harding
Court Handles Custody Amid Troubled Times
A court case involving Frandua Deo and the boy Gonpy is heard with attention to custody issues. The judge weighs guardianship and care arrangements while noting the family’s unsettled circumstances and the mother's absence.
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Frandua
Gonpy
Courk
Oil Excitement at Ratert Hartline Lodge Meeting
A garbled report describes an Odd Fellows lodge gathering with officers named H Batten and Wilbur. It notes weekly meetings and attendance of members from Parkersburg and nearby areas. The text mentions preparations for year events and a militia style proclamation.
Marriage notices fragment with multiple names in garbled text
Fragmentary OCR lists several marriage notices including Thomas Bwee and Ashy Ji Bie with Stubeya Morris Teichent plus Michel span Apd, Henriethe, and Marre Be, plus George Bonded. The legible items imply a local church or society marriage listing with several couples and dates missing.
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Thomas Bweeeuedt
Ashy Ji Bie
Stubeya Morris J. Teichent
Janot Powell
del Michelspan
Henriethe
Pits
Marre
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Enblac
Wien
Meeting OF Men's Chorus
Dental Offigh Reopened
Imei TY Comaerland
Gol. Prige
Baltimore
WOMAM
Coiling
Pennshero
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Proudfoot
Parkers
Wool
Lina
the Royal
Prise
Ghigagd Man
William
Elephant
Mark Twain
Whit
Mars
Pix Cowmlastoner Witte
Sheriffs
Jota Davis
Tollp
Pitcdurg
Glen Walsh
Nor
Logea
Smithfield
Manis
Otictre
Qelwek
Serisley
Foole
Jock
MeAlister
Pmttnalt
Grintekden
Shinushan
Hhimston
Dee
Hartline
Wuarrel Worl
Wil
Biel
Lala
Morse Lodge
Hlrots
Indga
Attormey H
Batten Fbosen
Apris
Wilbur
Teandurer
Lodae
Mambece Sui
Lon
Parkersburg
The
Odd Fellows Andueaial Jodus
Patriaechs
George
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