New County Scheme Is On At Charleston
Bitong Lobby reports in Charleston for a measure to form a new county by carving Burrison Doddridge and Tyler from Augusta region with Salem as the county seat. The plan, named Abby, faces political fate in Charleston as debates over the Augusta county bill continue and voters weigh the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Harrison, Doddridge
Tyler
Salem
Bitong
Augusta
Birl Smith
Auicosta
Burrison
Doddridge
Abby
Arrest in Board Bill Case at McChing Factory Site
A man identified as fcCune of the bus factory was arrested on a board bill matter. The incident occurred in the presence of Squire Gordon, with details indicating his assignment to an elevated position in the glass ranvices department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fcCune
McChing
Ayeen
Squire Gordon
Glass
Ranvices
6000 Well on Grass Run Farm Drills Indicate Gas Flow
Southern Oil Company reports its tenth well on Grass Run Farm in G and W territory shows indications of gas and a potential 100 barrels per day. The company plans a second horizontal drill on Busth farm before early next week. No. 1 was a gas gusher and Mirabions suggest the new well on Busth could yield similar results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ol
Mirabions
Burial for miner Charles Zarcone in Parum mine tragedy
Funeral services were held for Charles Zarcone the miner killed in a mine collapse at Parum. The burial took place in the local Catholic cemetery as mourners gathered on that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zarcone
Parum
Tourook
Physicians Reorganize Harrison County Medical Society
Physicians of the city and county met at Harrison County Hospital to reorganize the Harrison County Medical Society in line with American Medical Association rules. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: M. Jood president, S. L Mason vice president, C. St. Ogden secretary, R. A. Shynes treasurer. Several papers were read and discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Hospital
Harrison County Medical Society
Irrison County Medical Association
American Medical Assoeiation
TM. Jfood
S. L Mason
C. St. Ogden
R.A. Shiynes
Snyder Appointed Secretary of the United States Legation
Alban G. Snyder, formerly Clarksburg second baseman, named Secretary of the U S Legation at Columbia. The popular figure, son of Judge OC P Snyder, earns a responsible, lucrative honor drawing cheers from Clarksburg friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban G. Snyder
Clarksburs
United States Legation
Columbia
Clarksburg
Snyder
OC. P. Snyder
Dead And Yet Lives Henry Forsythe In Zion Cemetery Visit
Henry Forsythe an elderly resident of Simpson district disputes a Daily News obituary declaring him dead. He travels to what is said to be his grave in Zion cemetery, reading his own obituary and asserting he remains alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Forsythe
Stmipson
Daily News
Mr. Zion Cemetery
Committees Announced for Ensuing Year at Y M C A
The Board of Directors of the Y M C A named standing committees for the year. Finance chaired by A K Thorn with John Kableyard J J Mead Hugh Jarvid and J Borner-Davis. Executive chaired by B A S Yost with Dr H B Sloan Alexander M Snider and M M Carr. Educational chaired by John J Davis with J F Estell and Dr H E F Sloan. Auditing chaired by Orle McConkey with A W Garrett and T Harrison. Religious Meetings chaired by Rev L E Peters with Dr C R Ogden D Boughner Rev H G Richard Erdson and Dr BE N Flowers. Membership chaired by D M Ogden with FL H Rhodes Guy Russell B Dawson George Lockwood. Musical chaired by S E Boggess with p 41 Downan John I Cottrell H T Lonston. Athletic chaired by Howard Cunningham with A L Hawes C D Sturm James Bowen and Nathan Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Thorn
John Kableyard
J. J. Mead
Hugh Jarvid
J. Borner-Davis
B. AS Yost
H. B. Sloan
Alexander
H. EF. Sloan
Orle McConkey
A. W. Garrett
T. Harrison
Association
L. E. Peters
C. R. Ogden
D. Boughner
BE. N. Flowers
D. M. Ogden
FL H. Rhodes
Guy Russell
B. Dawson
George Lockwood
S. E. Boggess
Downan
John I. Cottrell
H.T. fLonston
Athletic
Howard Cunningham
A. L. Hawes
C.D. Sturm
James Bowen
Nathan Ogden
Blind-baggage theft on east-bound train leads to jail
Walter Grant was arrested by GB. & O. Police on east bound No. 46 for stealing on the train. Brought before Squire Riley at the assizes, he was fined one dollar and costs, with jail time in default. Grant claims Baltimore as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Caton
Walter Grant
Squire Riley
Grant
Baltimore
Shinnston Social Club to form city park site committee
Shinnston W Va February 5. The Shinnston Social Club appointed a committee to select a site for a new city park for public benefit and amusement. The committee includes W J Harmer George F Randall C F Lucas and H T Shing. Vice President L N Wetzel presided in the absence of President Robert R Hardesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinnston
W. Va
Shinnston Social Club
New. City
W. J. 5. Harmer
George F. Randall
C.F. Lucas
H. T. Shing
Hawker’s
Hawker’s Hardware Store
Robert R. Hardesty
L. N. Wetzel
Soldiers Wanted in Weston West Virginia Recruiting Office
Captain G. E. Stockle of the Sixth Cavalry will open a recruiting office in Weston, West Virginia from February 9 to 14, 1903 inclusive. Enlistments will be taken for all branches of the United States Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Stockle
Sth Cavalry
R.O
Weston
W. Va
United States Army
No Court Docket Goes Blank at Police Court Morning
The docket at police court was blank this morning, the first time in many moons. In plain words there was nothing to do and the cups had an easy time yesterday.
Salem charter supporters push for expansion of town
A large delegation from Salem West Virginia gathered in Charleston as the charter bill for Salem is pushed forward. Prominent citizens led by John M Flanagan argue the town must expand beyond its current limits to include the industrial suburb. They believe adoption will transform Salem into a major business center in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Flanagan
Salem
W. D. Madntwomery
W. W. Jamieson
Mr. Flanagan
William N. May
George W. Randolph
George L. McKain
Charles Baker
Baker
Salem Express
Sa‘ Jem
Jamieson
Montgomery
Flanagan
West Virginia
Court Orders Continuations In Wide Range Of Cases
Court records show continued and dismissed matters including William O Neill bond set at 81 0, cases against Patrick Nutter dismissed, Ga in vs Griffin continued, several bankrupts and coal company suits settled or dismissed, sal t cases continued, judgments awarded to Silas and Howard Dawson, church trustees authorized to sell, divorce granted Sutton, guardian authorized to sell coal land, and multiple debt and partition actions in the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Greg
Patrick Nutter
Samuel Gain
A. J. Griffin
G. W
F. Randolph
Lloyd Duaft
Beverley Koon
Daniel Meyers
Abraham Liberanan
A. Norris
Cane of ArmS&trong
Crislip, Day & Co
W. J. Colé
Philip Carey Company
A. J. Watson
Ross F. Stout
Salem
J. T. Lanham
Southern Oil Company
James Bumgardner
Norris Bowman
H. T. ‘Coffman
Adm
J. W. Wadsworth
West Virginia Refining Company
Jarvisville
M.E. Church
Alice M. Sutton
John L. Sutton
Richard V. Thompson
Beloping
Louisa K Thompson
McGeorge Declines Mayoral Nomination
D. W. McGeorge states he refuses to have his name used for the mayoralty nomination and would not accept under any circumstances. He says the office requires more time than he can spare from his bar practice and public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McGeorge
Y M C A Convention Opens Tomorrow in Baptist Church
The Y M C A convention begins tomorrow with conferences in the Baptist Church in the afternoon. An address by United States Senator Elkins is expected during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
U. S
Elkins
Wight
Delights and dinners in Clarksburg society circles
Mrs Wallis hosts a six o'clock dinner with guests including Mrs Edward Wallis and Miss Lang while Miss Columbia Duncan and Miss Katherine Spates plan Thursday afternoon and Tuesday night entertainments. The article notes a whist party, a Five O clock Club gathering, and a Glub meeting with prizes, followed by a dely supper. It previews a Western Division Young Men's Christian Association convention in Clarksburg with speakers from New York, Wheeling, and Parkersburg, including Senator Stephen B.aoe and other dignitaries, with organized events at Goff M E Church and First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas. T. Wallis
Edward S. Wallis
George Leatherbury
William ‘T. Wallis
Frank Armstrong
Edward Deison
Virginia Rupp
Ridenour
Lang
Parkersburg
Lillie Hurt
George Ledtherburg
Nellie Lang
Benjamin ‘Thompson
William Valicé
Tiddie
Igoal
Young Men's Chrigifan “Association
George EL ‘Tibbitts
Washington, D. C
Wheeling
Buckhannon
Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Goff M. E
Shelton
New York
Prinses Ab
First Baptist Church
Stephen B. Aoe
Charles
F. Sates
Willy Giso
Sellers
Wilmington
del Willead
Clarksburg
Tocal Association
Salem Solons Organize and Elect Officials in Town
The Salem council organized with members assuming duties. Charles W. Black was elected town sergeant and chief of police over Bob Davis. His salary, along with standard arrest fees, was fixed. The mayor and recorder salaries were set, and D Randolph was hired for street work at a monthly rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Charles W. Black
Bob. Davis
Samant
D. Randolph
Big Offer for Royalty In Oil Territory
John Williams of Salem owns a valuable oil tract in Greenbrier. A bold offer arrives for the remaining half of his royalty, at 1000 days for seven years, totaling 252 000. The deal is described as genuine, and Williams is believed ready to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Salem
Greenbrier
Missing girl case linked to harboring suspects in town
A fragmented report notes a girl named Pullem Gire in distress since being separated from family and located after the Home of Ilem, with authorities pursuing warrants against alleged harborers. It mentions arrests and refusals to prosecute accomplices tied to previous incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilem
Gordon Fernoon
Peple
Harberieg
Plasterers Meet In Annual Assembly
The plasterers will convene for a yearly meeting with plans to elect officers and discuss forthcoming year activities. President Wy Akers orders the gathering and urges members to attend for key decisions and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suvere
Shereare
Wy Akers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wikey McCune
Williams Farm
Medical Association
Medical Society
U.S. Legation
By. B.&c
Social Club
Salemites
Binwie Pass
Ity
Mills of Justice
William O'Neil
John A. Gawthrop
Fairmont Coal Company
Anna Elephant
Dewurrer
Fairmont Coal
Effie M. Bean
Franklin Paugh
Ruhl
Koblegard Company
Oliver T. Hansford
Mead and Spear
J. C- Roane
McGeorge
Don C. Shelton
Miss Spates
Walthour
Carry Avenue
James W. Qvilliams
Septamin F. Thompson
Five
Columbia Duncan
Charles B. Alexander
Salem-Solons
Charies Black
Sargeant
Pullem Gire
Bridge Ports
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