West Virginia Free School System Began In Civil War Era
A historical note traces the establishment of West Virginia free schools beginning in 1861 1863 with key figures such as L Reno and committee members from Hancock Greenbrier and Wayne counties. The 1863 act formed a state superintendent and set the framework for the statewide free school system.
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Mineou
Vic Hala
Neal
Eno Owben ‘Chapman
Wika
West Virginia
Quebec
Jit
Homney
Virginia
Clarksburg
Ohio
Datie L. Reno
Jett Tor
Mexico
Minth Ermy Corps
Johny ‘Hall
Mason County
Wheeling
Wirst
Wilding
Linsly Ndti
Oho Couinty
Manel Sweeney
Tyler County
Way
Fatal accident at Hutchinson Coal plant in Clare
A Hungarian night shift worker Andy Aronrich of Hutchinson Coal Company suffered severe injuries when his lower extremities were lacerated and a toe was severed in a electric mining machine incident at WT Clare on February 6. He was removed to the surface for aid by fellow workers and treated by Dr. W T Owens before being taken to Fairmont. His prognosis is poor. Other notices mention Tohno A. Curry ill with influenza, A J Williams recovering from head abscess surgery in Clarksburg, Mrs Wade Brown of Jane Lew visiting, Mrs Carl Powell of Clarksburg visiting Coffman, and W G H Crawford visiting Fairmont. Dr Owens returned from Paluxoct.
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Clare
Andy
W. T. Owens
Fairmont
Miners’ Hospital
Tohno A. Curry
A. J. Williams
Clarksburg
Bia
Tate
Wade Brown
Jane Lew
Carl Powell
Deeds Transfer Across Districts and Names Listed
Fragmentary notice lists transfers of property or mining deeds among individuals including Bihan H. Rodey, Francis Mt. Tebingin, Whatley Matheny, Leroy H Andelet, Haywood, John B Whiteman, Ethel Whiteman, Mc Glayton Biddle, and Minute 1 Breakover with references to districts Adamstown and gas.
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Bihan H. Rodey
Francis
Funeral of Mrs. Saran Anne Gerle Held After Stroke
The funeral for Mrs. Saran Anne Gerle was held Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church after she died Friday morning from a stroke. Local clergy and family attended the service reflecting on her life and faith.
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Saran Anne Gerle
Immaculate Concesil Inh
Holy Cross
Police Matron Proposal for City Women Appointments
A House judiciary committee report outlines a bill creating police matrons to oversee women prisoners in cities with populations over 10 000. Mayors would appoint reputable women, with twenty endorsements required, hold tenure until removed, and earn 20 to 60 dollars monthly.
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Charlisston
Judiciary
Potlee
Maida
New Baby Hailed at 1071 Weet Pike Street
Mr and Mrs Bernard Keener welcome a son born Sunday at 4 PM weighing eight pounds. The family plans to celebrate with friends by sharing cigars as congratulations flow in.
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Bernard Keener
Weet Pike Street
Knox Improving at Maple Avenue After Illness
John Knox of Maple avenue is recovering from a grip illness. M. T. Cunningham has traveled to New York on a business visit.
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John Knox
Maple Avenue
M. T. Cunningham
New York
Community notices and social events fill local page
Docial and church social items list valentines sales tea oysters suppers luncheons and dances. King’s Daughters First Methodist hold a meeting tomorrow. Ladies Aid Valentine tea at 440 West Main Monday. oyster supper Wednesday at St Mark’s Lutheran 149 Ditle street. Luncheon at HAG o’eluck before Lent. Five Table Club gathering Thursday. Moon Club dance invitations issued for Wednesday at the armory.
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King's Daventers
King’s Daughters of Te First
E. N. Flowers
Valentine
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
William G. Osborne
West Main Street
Pelyrinary
Res
Ditle Street
Missonn
Society of
Watson Resigns Amid D C Corporate Leadership Shift
News item notes Watson resigning as president of the Consolidated Company in Washington D C to focus on duties as a senator elect. Chilton’s credentials are filed with the Senate, with abstention from oath noted and unclear dates.
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Washington, D.C
CW. Watton
Consolideron Cos ‘Company
Wator
Etect Chilton
Senate
Latser
Carload of draft horses shipped to Ohio man
Alvin D. Bassell of Lost Creek sent a carload of draft horses purchased in Ohio to his cattle farm at Lost Creek. He was returning from Mount Clemens Michigan where he spent a month for his health.
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Alvin D. Bassell
Tost Creek
Bere
Ohio
Lost Creek
Mr. Bassell
Mount Clemens
Michigan
Beneft
Wheat, corn, oats prices in Chicago grain market
Chicago grain market prices show wheat at 95 1/4, corn at 50, oats at 23 1/4 with fluctuations noted. Market activity centers on futures and cash values as traders watch supply and demand signals.
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Chicago
City Court Session Dims as Drunkenness Fines Rise
No morning city court session due to no arrests Sunday Mayor Frank Moore presiding. Ferthy Maits, a colored woman, fined 4.00 for drunkenness and released on bail. Charles Hrimeteter, linked to Allan landing Second Street, fined 11.00 for drunkenness and obstructing for immoral purposes, released on payment. Seven other defendants fined 2.00 each. six paid, one sent across city line for default.
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Frank &. Moore
Ferthy Maits
Aronkennens
Wee
Pais~ Saan
Charles Hrimeteter
Second Street
Exo Ointment Promises Quick Pain Relief for Sore Feet
An early 20th century advertisement touts Exo Ointment to soothe and heal foot soreness, itching, and rough skin after shaving or for eczema and blackheads, urging purchase from Wells & Haymaker Co for 45 cents. The text also records a bankruptcy notice for Weatherheads trading in Clarksburg, Harrison County, with a February creditors meeting in 1911.
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Wells & Haymaker Company
W. Frank Stout
W. Prank Stout
Maricy Lt. Downs
Feq
Notice to creditors and railway timetable fragments from 1910
The fragment lists a notice to creditors for the estate of Sumner J Odell in Clarksburg W V and includes a garbled railway timetable for main lines east and west bound through Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Parkersburg Cincinnati Louisville St Louis with departure and arrival times and various local stops and connections in 1910.
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Cumberland
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
West Bound
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
Louisville
St Louins
W. VA
Pitts
Fairmont
Morgantown
Connellaville
Pittsburg
Weston
Pickens
Probate of Minister C H Pack Will Announced
The will of Minister C H Pack has been probated naming his wife Mrs Nore Miller Punk as beneficiary with most of his estate, real and personal, passing to her except four hundred dollars.
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C. H. Pack
Nore Miller Punk
Wiswell
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