William Thompson Dies From Broken Heart in Clarksburg
The late M. M. Thomp son 86, in Clarksburg, loses wife and mother Monday night after a single day's illness. Husband William Thompson dies at 10 30 pm Wednesday, his condition rapidly worsening after his spouse's death. Elder son Desty also critically ill. doctors with family until the end. Thompson, a former Recorder and 1900 Republican mayor, known for active municipal service and Democratic leanings prior to 1906.
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M. M. Thomp
Clarksburg
Thompson
Wimbying
Uss Doub
Desty
M City
Chcw Court of the
United States
Fade Gutt
Prominent Clarksburg Attorney Thompson Leader in Law
Prominent Clarksburg attorney born March 10 1858 and raised there, Thompson rose to high standing through criminal work. He authored A Magistrate s Manual and Forms and codified Clarksburg ordinances, with civil service and educational contributions noted alongside family ties and Knights of Pythias membership.
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Clarksburg
Joseph G. Thompson
Clarksborn
Marcellus M.thompson
Northwestern Academy
Robu S Dmayis
Supreme Court of the State
Bethgraw
Thawipsoir Wie
Gude
West Virginia
Obituary Notes On West Virginia Society Leaders
The subject served for many years as secretary of the West Virginia Central Agricultural and Mechanical Society, credited with much of its success. Funeral planned for Wednesday at 2 PM with interment in the local cemetery. Pythias Lodge No. 49 will supervise the observances. lawyers expected to attend.
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West Virginia Central Agricultural and Biechanical Society
Pythias Lodge
Mr Barbe Dies At Home In Parkersburg
Parkersburg obituary reports Mr Job Barbe age 40 died Wednesday from paralysis after residing with his daughter Mrs J W Shafer. Former Fairmont resident, born Woodstock County Virginia, lived in Monongalia County most of life. Survived by wife two sons Prof Waitman T Barbe Morgantown and J M Barbe cashier at People's Bank Marroyville. Funeral held yesterday at Shater residence Parkersburg.
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Job Barbe
Fairmont
J. W.shafer
Parkersburg
Barbe
Mr. Barbe
Woodstock County
Monongalia County
Prof
Waitman T. Barbe
Morgantown
J. M. Barbe
The
People's Bank
Marroyillo
Shater
Parkers’ Burg
Wreck Near Clarksburg Involved Coal Cars
A coal yard accident east of Clarksburg halted switching when a brakeman failed to throw a switch in time. The engine and cars collided with others, badly damaging a carload of bine cars and mine props. Grafton wrecking crew cleared the scene late that evening amid weather-related switch issues.
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Pluniekinnick
Clarksburg
Grafton
Officers Map State Bar Westitation In Wheel
The State Bar minutes show officers elected by districts with President G W Dally of Elkins and Vice Presidents J J Diels Clarksburg A M Cunningham Parsonsval Malcomb Jackson Charleston HB Woods Ritchie Clark May Lineal. Secretary N C Hubbard Wheelock A J Mitchell Newopal Supply Co Pittsburgh.
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State
G. W. Dally
Elkins
John J. Diels
Clarksburg
A. M. Cunningham
Parsonsvard
Malcomb Jackson
Charleston
HB. Woods
Ritchio
Clark May
Lineal
N -C. Hubbard
Wheellog
Oil Well Supply Co Announces 2,000,000 Bond Issue
The Oil Well Supply Company of Pittsburg issues 2,000,000 in 6 percent bonds to fund extensive plant expansions and new facilities. Plans cover Pittsburg, Ol City, Bradford, Oswego, Poplar Bluff, Parkersburg and Parkersburg works. The firm expands wood works, boiler plants, and lumber operations with global sales to Kentucky, Texas, India, Russia and more.
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Oil Well Supply Company
Plutsburg
Bias
Avits Plastung
Pittsburg
Twenty-first
Twenty Second Streets
Rulirush Street
Allegheny River
Twenty-first Street
Ol City
Bradford
Oswexo
Poplar Bluth Mo
Parkersburg
W. Va
Union Trust Company
Kentucky
Texas
Colorado
Kansas
Todian ‘Territory
Wyomley
California
Alaska
Stexiés
Japan
East Indies
India
Russia
Roomania
Ol Well Supply Company
Union
Traders
Hewes Street
New Year's Eve Party Honoring Miss Rotella Hedges
A New Year’s Eve gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Hedges at their Third and Mechanic streets home celebrated Miss Rotella Hedges sister of Mr D Lee Hedges. Guests enjoyed games dancing pink rose decor candle glow and late watch for the new year with a notable list of attendees including Laura Ash Hattie Gaines Lucy Pool Miram Black Ethel Morris and others.
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D. Lee Hedges
Rotella, Hedges
Laura Ash
Hattie Gaines
Lucy Pool
Miram Black
Ethel Morris
Frieds Holden
Flora Paugb
Messie
Howard Byers
Frank Gardener
Houston Coburn
Wayne Alien
Fleming Holden
Charles Vannort
Barton Alexander
Rufus Ash
Sparred Buffet Proprietor Suffers Shoulder Dislocation
Sparring between Manhattan buffet proprietor Rush and bartender Mr Datty last night escalated as Rush took a blow and suffered a dislocated shoulder. Two physicians treated him. doctors report the injury is severe but not permanent.
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Rush
Manhattan
Mr. Datty
New Year Dance At Elk Bridge Hall by Local Social Set
A New Year's dance was held at Elkbridge hall last night hosted by Osmond Swartz, M List, and Mr. Lininger. About twelve to fifteen couples from the younger society attended with music by Prof. Ed Henry's orchestra. The dancing continued past midnight as the New Year arrived, and the young ladies and gentlemen enjoyed the event.
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Elkbridge
Osmond Swartz
M. ©. List
Mr. Lininger
Ed. Henry
Ladie
Ganulemon
Liberty Lady Mary Daley Bond Hearing in Virginia Court
Mary Daley, jailed for weeks in Liberty County, faced bond disputes with Justice 8 W Gordon. After appeals to Judge Misots and Justice David, she secured a bond of 1000 with H T Frum, then released. Charge concerns conducting a house of ill repute in Sham.
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Mary Daley
Lberty
Jall
W. Gordo
Gordon
Judge Misots
Squire Ordon
David
Mr. Gordon
Valley
Virginia
Menton
Dinreputa
Shlem
Grand Ball Tonight At Reed's Hall With Henry's Orchestra
The colored community hosts a grand ball at Reed's hall tonight. Prof Henry's acclaimed orchestra provides music and the committee promises orderly proceedings with refreshments and a well attended social event.
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Reed
Prof. Henry
Swiger Wife Alleges Assault in Santre Riley Court
Mrs. Bula Swiger accuses her husband Sough Swiger, a former constable, of assault and mistreatment in a Santre Riley court filing dated December 30. The case cites alleged beating and injury with a hearing scheduled Friday at ten o'clock at the café venue.
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Bula Swiger
Sough
Swiger
Santre Riley
vandsAtrs
Switive
Ay Adamaton
Big Telephone System Planned for Here Amid Prices and Service Complaints
Local reports claim a large telephone system will be built here extending into nearby states with potential for a first class network. Philadelphia capitalists and A O Driker promise careful investigation into existing systems as they explore options and consider expanding coverage to Ocean, Virginia, and surrounding areas.
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Clarksburg
PAU Adelphia
Faterialian
Driker
Bec
Hersiow
Ha Syndicate
Weyatem
Central Ocean
Ohio
Pebr Sylvanieild
Maryhund
Jodopens
Hk United Stator
Tns
Delle Auuron
Telegramo
Tha
Philadeiphia
Graffia
Mont
Watch Night Service Heald at Gott M. E. Church
New Year observance at Gott M. E. church followed the Methodist custom with an elaborate program as published, though Hon Thomas H Clark was absent due to illness. Reports from church departments showed strong progress while at midnight a consecration meeting marked the year’s end and new beginning.
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Gott M. E
Methodist’ Church
Thomas H. Clark
Bottling Works to Move and Expand in Glen Elk
The Excelsior Bottling Works owned by Dr W B Stathers and Stephen A Lewis plans a three story brick building 36 by 162 feet on Clark Street next summer. They will invest 8000 to 10000 dollars for building and machinery to boost capacity and expand product distribution across several state sections.
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Excelsior Bottling
Citizen's Ice
Glen Elk
W. EB. Stathers
Stephen A. Lewis
Clark Strep
Accident at the graves factory injures worker
Gus Deem, employed at the graves factory, suffered a severe hand injury at night when a circular saw mangled three fingers on his right hand. Amputation proved necessary. Injuries dressed promptly by a physician after arrival from the plant area.
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Gus Deem
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WM. Thompson
Thompuids
Bert Mathemvietans
Knights of Pythiak Lodge No. 3
Galtorm Tank
Pinnickinnick
Mim Surrleavis
Uhew
Wallman Barbe
Dinnickinnick
Wheeling
State Bar Association
A. J. Mitchell
Newopal Supply Co
Pitteburg
Pittaburg
Wunbita
Ue Tosa
Hanor
Elk Bridge
Liberty
Given
Reed's Hall
Hee
Gott M. E. Church
Bottling
Nii
Adamston Glass Factory
Zour
Gartionte Presses
Whita Cy
Malta
Rhoda Bartlett
Clare
Mit Tunsday
Bartlett
Leswen
Wendy
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