State Board Reviews Assessment Across Two Counties
The State Board of Public Works and staff examined county assessments in two counties. Officials and observers discussed per acre values, oil royalties, and tax measures while noting differences between Delbridge and other districts amid a lengthy session with local officials and lawyers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Dordridge
John Very
John M. Gribble
Filswells
Hiridge
Allen
Fitz Bh
Thie County
Dhugho
Down
Huiklings
Consyleribld
Waldo
Fand
Huend
Herrisan
Baseball Club Locates Grounds for New Diamond
The committee led by Bull Smith and Thomas Drands examined grounds for a baseball diamond at the new fair grounds. They report level, well-drained soil suitable for a field. The fair company will lease grounds May 15 to October 1 for 100 dollars and allow a grand stand up to 16 feet high and bleachers up to 5 feet. No morning practice or vehicles on site. A contract will formalize rules. directors meet tonight for approval. The club expects to accept liberal terms and aims for a winning season from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull” Smith
Thomas Drands
Ee Groonds
Fair Company
Willis Banquets the Governor in Charleston Manor
Professor and Mrs. J. D. Williams hosted a dinner at the Madera hotel in honor of Mrs. Dawson. Attendees included Mrs. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Purinton, Mrs. Glassocky, Professor and Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Franks Cox, Mrs. Margaret Cano, and Dr. J. M. Callahan. Mrs. Dawson, a commercial school graduate, is noted as living in the executive mansion at Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD. M. Willia
Totel Madera
Mas
Wo Ald. Dawson
Als. Dawson
D. B. Purinton
WB. Glassocky
S. J. Brown
Franks Cox
Margaret Cano
J. M
Mr. Baker Receives A Fine Valentine
A playful note describes Mr. Baker receiving a Valentine on St. Valentine’s Day. The quirky tale mentions a gift or gesture that pleased him, with humorous, old-fashioned phrasing and decorative flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
St. Valentine's
Alice
Ani
Mrs Wallis Hosts Venutifully Attended Pike Street Event
Mrs Wallis entertained guests at her Pike Street home with a Valentine themed gathering. Attendees included Mrs Vottr, Mie White, Mrs Mexwell, and several others, with red hearts and white candies as decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallie
Pike Street
Vottr
Mie White
Ta Mexwell
S. Senjlay
We Dennison
Will Walling Lewis
Chas Hasiberd
FA Arranging For Meeting To Plan County Fair
Officials approve lumber purchases for a large fair setup. A committee will draft premium lists and advertise the exposition, aiming for the second week in August but avoiding conflicts with nearby fairs. Expected purses total 600 dollars with races and harness events drawing regional interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purr
P. Rt. Moore
Thursey
B. B. Deixon
Biewort Corkwort
Belington Fair
Claykeburg
Belington
Eliza Pennebiino
Weeton
Buckhannon
Raid at Alta Vista leads to arrest of two women
Deputy Sheriffs and Constable Andrew Lyon raided Edith Turner and Pearl Dent in Alta Vista on Tuesday night. They were arrested and jailed on a warrant sworn by J. D. Bhth before Squiredow, charging them with moral wrongdoing in a house of ill repute. The warrant directed inspectors to search the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheri John
Knog
Andrew Lyon
Edith Turner
Alta Vista
Pearl Dent
J.D
Squiredow
Theo
SR Oly
Mrs Gerrard Dies in Salem Hamitaton
Mrs Gerrard aged nineteen, wife of John Gerrard, died at their home in Salem on Monday, December 12. The remains will be moved to Adamstaty for burial in this town church yard chapel tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock. Interment will follow at the Old Fellows Cemetery in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teibelie Gerrard
John Grrrard
Hamitat
Salem Munday
T. Be
Ohld Fellows
Death Notice of Mrs Sophronia J Slaugiter at Wolf Summit
Mrs Sophronia J Slaugiter died at her residence in Wolf Summit on Monday February 22 at 4 pm. The funeral was held from the residence Wednesday and interment followed at Broad near Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophronia
J. Slaugiter
Wolf
Blizzard From West Slams Through Wisconsin
Heavy western blizzard blankets Mitymakes Wisconsin with six and a half inches of snow. Travel becomes difficult as snow drifts hamper roads and a burst of colder air follows the storm with the government thermometer at nine below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prete
Mitymakes
Wis
Terrible Will the Strike Be Pittsburg Coal Talk
Pittsburg, February report recaps a fierce coal strike talk. Folin Mitchell rego uvened the coalition while open shop plans loom. John H. Jones defends unity as miners face decisive decisions amid current fields and wage talks.
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Pittsburg
Tobbine
Pitt 1 Company
Felde
Folin Mitchell
Theoelion
Egard
Mitchell
John H. Jones
Pittsburg-Buffalo Company
Jones
Good Roads Advocate to Promote State Education Drive
Mr Wellington EB Loucks national organizer for the National Good Roads Association will visit Wheeling this week to promote a state Good Roads education movement. He aims to enlist local support to organize West Virginia and Harrison County for better roads. Loucks is an authority on the subject and a vigorous propagandist. The association claims 32 states and extensive lobbying work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington EB. Loucks
Good Roads
Wheeling
West Virginia
Harrison County
Loucks
Tir
Train wreck in Kansas leaves passengers dead and injured
A St Louis and San Francisco passenger train wrecked near Colm Miles Kansas early today. One or four newsboys were burned to death. Engineer George Woods was badly hurt and fireman WF Runyan sustained a broken leg.
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Fort Scott
Kansas
St. Louis
San Francisco
Coltmmires
Warry I. Rovtdier
Fort Sout
Cape
George Woods
Wax
WF. Runyan
Inspectors to Review Guard Orders in March
Orders set to inspect guard commands with preliminary checks in March. Inspectors will report by March 20 on recommendations to improve organization and drill, ensure papers and ordnance are in order, and communicate with company commanders about readiness and travel allowances.
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Ngee
Army
Ovea
Niéh
Home Bank for Savings Plans Doubling Capital
At a Tuesday night meeting the stockholders and directors of the Home Bank for Savings approved doubling the capital from $25,000 to $50,000. An application will be made to the state for a change in the bank's charter reflecting the increase. The action signals rapid growth and strong prospects for the bank which opened only a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bank For Savings
Arid Isana
Departure of Bank Official Nutter Sparks Regret
In a notice of staff changes, Mr. Nutter leaves his post at the bank and is praised for thorough and satisfactory work. Colleagues express warm regret and wish him success in his new field while praising his leadership.
Warrant Issued for Walter Foots Halph Brown and Others
Warrants were issued for Walter Foots and Halph Brown both described as colored and three other individuals following a nighttime incident near Fast End Samiay. Details indicate court action by Riles Court.
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Walter Foots
Halph Brown
Eidored
Elkins Rate Bill Moves Through Senate Debate
Senator Elkins introduces a rate bill in the Senate asserting changes to rail freight and court orders. The measure aligns with the President’s recommendations, balancing temporary suspensions and commissions’ authority, while maintaining harmony with his messages and Knox’s views on interstate rate adjustments.
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Elkins
Senate
Ning Far
the Commission Syaohols
Justin
Elkcine
Tha Hill
Congress
Iff
Knox’ Pitleburg
Cortir
Epbrun
Oader Sf
Peatolly
County Book Board Hears Book Adoption Status
The county school book board met in the courthouse commissioners room with members listed and one seat to be filled for a Highland area. They discussed adopting books and expect few changes, with the session continuing into the evening.
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Pounty
Jon
Cairo and Kanawha Valley narrow gauge railroad bought
The Cairo and Kanawha Valley narrow gauge railroad from Cairo to Forhind in Fidhrie County has been purchased by & Heat with Teter and AS Moore of Philippi and C J Kofauger of Parkersburg as trustees. The price is about 10000 raised to acquire the line. The sale affects Galbority and Gilmer counties.
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Cairo
Kanawha’ Valley
Forhind
Fitdhie County
Heat
Ee F
Teterind
Moore
Philippi
C. J. Kofauger Zn
TR “Craayll
Parkersburg
Engine Runs into Bowloer Landslide Halts Train
A train near Polar was derailed by a landslide after a morning ascent. The engineer suffered the only reported injury as the crew faced a slow, cautious day before the wreck occurred.
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Polar
Payrth
Parmanes
Meade Fire Investigated For Estimated Loss
An inquiry into the Meade fire found total damage likely over fifty dollars. The blaze probably originated from its contents, confined to a box area and surrounding crate with medicine, and the end of the box damaged.
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San Francisco
Cat
Medicing
Small Blaze Chases Anxiety In Unclear Plain Text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a small blaze causing concern with scattered phrases about locations and dates. The unreadable text mentions a pursuit or chase and references unclear names and places, making a precise summary difficult.
Unclear Historic Notice Mentions Alexander and Campers Stake
Fragmented text references I Alexander and Campers at a stake or sale. Details unclear about place and actions. Contains scattered names and terms likely from a local notice or advertisement.
Man Falls to His Death at Oil Refinery Site
Roy Alken, an employee of the Bonthr Henne Oil company, aged 2, died at a site after an incident during an unspecified event. Investigations and earnings claims are mentioned, with additional details unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Alken
Henne Oil Cntmpany
Mie Tathery
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Waite Coffman
Beiste
M. Alexander
Base Ball Club
Willis
Mrs. Wallis
Wolf Summitt
Astocisied Press
Tennessee
Teter Buys
Bowloer
Cininat
Job I
Alexander
CreFrienst
Crisp
Clacbelare
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