Racing and circuit plans loom over West Virginia fair
A disjointed report notes committees led by A D Parr and PY R worth Gork mapping trotting and pacing events with times like 2 40 and 2 18. It mentions a proposed Penn circuit, banked by state officials, and the West Virginia Fair at Wheat open on May 15 16 17 1906 with new track facilities and liberal racing plans to attract trainers and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Parr
PY. R.worth Gork
Hur i
Peni Mt
Virginia
Eitaire
Patti
Ohio
West Virgini
West Virginia
Mia
Niers
West Virginie Fair
Id Sland
Limer Company
Seo- Hyrons
Parvenus at Grafton headline featured in concert show
The Grafton Sentinel reports The Parvenus under way at Grafton with a Madrigal chorus directed by the piece’s composer Hse Grafton. Joe O. Han receives applause for topical song Goozy Local verses and holusions. A highlighted duet by OK Devries and D A R titled But Still the pes On draws crowds, with reserved seating for Clark’s fingent attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stease
Parvenus
Rinkham Epern Henise Ab
Fulb
Hse Grafton Sentinel
Joe. O. Hanthe
OK. Devries
Pfureze
Swat Lieve
Clarks Fingent
Street Car Kills Man Near Worthington Corner
Moges Canty a well known resident near Worthington was killed by a street car at the Fairmont Avenue corner between Fairmont and Eleventh streets. He had approached police seeking directions about a Watson family contact, appeared intoxicated yet able, and was struck as car 18 passed by. The motorman attempted a save but Canty died instantly.
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Moges Canty
Worthington
Fairmont
Avenné
Bléventh Street
Fairsmont
Pairmont
Watson
Gould
Fairmont Avenue
Fourth’ Street
J Landes
Mose Lain
Chiefton
J. E. Summers
Alont
Heavy Snowstorm Delays Across Regions After Nightfall
Snow began after midnight and piled up eight inches by dawn, rising to nearly a foot in some areas. Charleston reports inches at noon while Ironton sees nineteen inches. Madison Indiana reports six inches, Pickens and mountain districts see up to eighteen inches. Train delays occur in the mountains along the B&O line due to deep snow and wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Ironton
Madixon
Tndy
Pickens
Clog dance leads to fatal shooting in Columbus
In Columbus last night Robert Butts and George Bridgewater of Hocking county were shot by George Donovan, a Black man, after they forced him to perform a clog dance. Both victims lay in a hospital with injuries as reports detail the incident and its motive.
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Associated
Columbus, O
Robert Butts
George Bridgewater
Hocking County
George Donovan
Republican state convention set for April 11 and 12
The Associated Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports that Indiana Republicans called their state convention to convene in Indianapolis on April 11 and 12. Details on delegates and program were to be announced.
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Associated Press
Indiamtapolis
Ind
Debeczates
True Reform Banquet At Frank Smiths On Third Street
A True Reform banquet of the True Reformers was held last night at Frank Smiths on Third Street. Attendees included Mrs. i.eee and Foo Mi. The event referenced the state and noted a discussion around a phrase described as the wecasiim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Third Street
Gas Main Breals
Axfens reports a gas main break causing disruptions in service. Officials urge residents to avoid affected streets while repairs are underway. People advised to follow updates from local authorities and gas company briefings.
Roosevelt Intervenes to Avert Bituminous Strike
New York February 27 President Roosevelt directly intervenes with miners and operators in the bituminous coal field to avert a strike. John Mitchell confirms progress after a conference while anthracite talks show no definite outcome. Roosevelt urges continued effort to reach a settlement and avoid national disruption.
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New York
Mine Workers of America
President Roosevelt
John Mitchell
Thelfet
Mitchell
Washington
Senate
Alantity
Yow
Robbins
National Civic Federation
Pheodore Roosevelt
Associated Prose
House passes canal company bill amid feud over nominee Vernon
The Dalrell bill to incorporate the Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal Company clears the House 196 to 81. A Senate finance subcommittee is to probe charges against W. T. Ver trot, nominated for register of the treasury, amid a faction opposing him over support for segregated schools for Negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Dalrell
Lake Erie and Ohio River Canal Company
Senate
W.T. Ver‘trot
Register of the Treasury
Euchre Entertainment Draws Large Century Ball Crowd
The Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted a Monday night euchre event in Centennial ball with about two hundred attendees. A brief supper was served, Mrs. John Tinworth won the ladies prize, and Mr. Kn Kearns received the gentlemen’s prize. Funds were raised for a proposed Catholic boys school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
John
Kn. Kearns
Banquet Held by Local Lodge Highlights Charity
A Monday night banquet by the Kalglyts of Pyfking No 19 featured praise for Hatronagy and kindness shown. Proceeds were used to liquidate funds for purchasing musical instruments for a land of their own. Another banquet will be held next month by a different branch for the same purpose.
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Pasnans
Pydinbm
Elks Lodge 482 Postpones Initiations to March 6
Elks Mesting Clarksbang Lodge No 482 held an ordinary meeting at their bar on Third Street. Initiations scheduled for tonight were postponed to Tuesday March 6 and a monster dancing session will follow, with Samuel R. Ben arranging an entertaining program.
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Clarksbang Lodge
Samuel R. Ben
Tangery
White Slavery Declared a Blight on Community
A letter to the editor denounces white slavery as a growing danger in mining villages. The writer urges authorities to investigate an alleged case involving a daughter and an Italian figure, calls for swift justice, and warns that local reputation depends on acting against such crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kant
Honored at Dinner by West Union Hosts
A formal dinner at the Waldy hotel Monday evening was hosted by Messrs HM Brown Ernest Huton and Lynn Hornor to honor visiting ladies in the city. Attendees included Mrs R B Past Morganton Miss David Stenenvilles Russ Weatherall Parkersburg Miss Potter Baltimore and Mrs McClane West Union, with local town ladies Miss Hesel Frost and Miss Martha Basel. The group also included Mrs X B Kunst Henry Alex Tamil W D Wamsley Mr George McClane and Mrs W B Gribble. The event was described as one of the most delightful of its kind, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Waldy
Brown
Ernest. Huton
Lynn
Hornor
R. B. Past
Morganton
David
Stenenvilles
Russ
X.B. Kunst
Henry Alex
W. D. Wamsley
The
George McClane
W. B. Gribble
West Union
Womson
Off For Nashville The Lastvalle Club Night
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places like Nashville and World’s Catalogue. It mentions Miss Mothe Va and individuals such as Oliver, Walter Reeves, and Wade, hinting at a social or club gathering agenda with unclear details due to damaged text.
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Lastvalle Oo
Smith
Ity
Andl
World
Eittereanes
Weiy Oliver
Blue
Cole Paper
Walter Reeves
Hie
Ei Wade
Swae
Lenten Season Begins with Ash Wednesday Services
The article outlines the origin of Lent as a forty day period of abstinence and devotion. It details Ash Wednesday ceremonies at Episcopal and Catholic churches, including times for services, sermons, and daily Lenten prayers. It notes Holy Week schedule and a question box for topics, with daily services continuing through Holy Week and Easter.
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Gregory the Great
Christ
Sulu
Catholic Church
Srass
Perine Passes Away in Good Hope Community
The obituary notes that Mr. Perine, a respected farmer and prominent Good Hope citizen aged about 60, died Monday after a long illness. He was buried Tuesday at an old age, with surviving daughters Mrs. Address Laept Wass and Mrs. Erersa Tuhinsem of Salen. The article mentions three sisters and mentions other family ties in the Good Hope area.
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Fenat- Periog
Eileen
Good
Perine
Porion
Salon
Adres
Hige
Ars
Erersa Tuhinsem
Salen
Local Architects Win Contract for Jail and Chapel Edifice
Nine bids were received for architectural work on a jail and sheriff’s residence in Holmtoie and Lafferst’s design, with Holmtioe & Lafferst noted as architects. The project includes a church redesign for Shep herdstows, deemed the finest in the area, and awarded through a competitive process among eastern firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roya
Holmtioe& Lafferst
Aleo Bean
Land Company Meeting at Walch Hotel
Local land company held a meeting at the Walch hotel Monday night to transact business concerning the company. The list of present members includes Hon C. iy SOAS Moors and 8S. He Bawrilis, all from Philippie Gat Teter. Parkersburg was mentioned with travel to 9 Maeaday morning.
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Meier
Chesterfield
Heights
Nopfolky Wa
Walch Kntel
Foley
Worms Hon
C. Iy
Philippie
Parkersburg
Blaze Rages Through Shineston Opera House
Fire swept the Shinmonton area Tuesday morning destroying the opera house and the adjoining newsroom and plumbing shop. Volunteers battled flames while printing equipment and stage sets suffered damage. Investigations placed insured losses around 64,000 dollars as crews contained the blaze.
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Thy Shinniston
Cousy
Shinneton
Yaaes Fe
Wolfie
Hisur
Toostay Kormnig
Bhagt
Liu Na
Confesses All W Apahenvta Fei July 7
Fragmentary OCR text reports a confession or statement involving named parties and locations. Details are unclear due to garbled words. The readable items suggest a legal or court context with references to individuals and actions, but essential facts are not recoverable from the fragment.
Merriman Sells His Shoe Store Shifting Ownership
Merriman to retire from the shoe and furnishing business after selling to Clikup and Fine. The Monona rivals take over stock and transfer will occur as the owners pursue other ventures. Merriman has run the store 24 years and built a solid local reputation.
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W.D. Meseimwan
Olikor
Inggis
Morriil Andiephens
Vallert
Lim
Griler
Merriman
Hardin
Morejrman
Yudlineo
Merrinan Himee
Omirkelviing
Eure
Merriman Store
Monona
Lily
Merriman’s
Mergman
Tierra
Buried at Eik View The finer of Fleming Demall Heit
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Eik View
Fleming
Ork
Bik View
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Wight
Blaze Qgours
Shinnston
NEW Milton Lady
W. HL. Davis
Alito Diehl
Riley
Denon
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