Municipal Elections Open Across Harrison County Towns
Harrison County towns including Addison Shinneton Lumberport Bridgeport and Camberport held municipal elections today with multiple tickets in the field. Mayor candidates G C Southern and A E Crim compete alongside numerous Recorder and Council candidates across Citizens People Independent and Anti-Graft slates. Voters face contests in Shinnston and other centers amid talks on Sunday closing and local governance.
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Annai
Harrison County
Adision
Shinnelen
Lumberport
Bridgeport
Emiford
Shinnston
Shinsatos
People’s
Citizen's
Independent
Will Dislocate Limbs Before Local Doctors
Charles Hillyard will entertain Harrison County Medical Society members at St Marys Hospital tonight at 8. He will deliberately dislocate and reduce his limb joints to demonstrate anatomical and medical science. A 60 year old who claims perfect joint control, he travels to perform before physicians and surgeons for fees.
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Charles Hillyard
Harrison County Medical Society
St. Mary's Hospital
Mr. Hillyard
Medical
Hillyard
Senate rejects pay raise plan for members and leaders
From Washington the Associated Press reports in Chicago that the Senate committee declined the House proposal to raise salaries for members and also cut the proposed increases for the Speaker, vice president, and cabinet officers.
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Senate
House
Associated Press
Chicago
Mil
Washington
Prize 15 Won By Local Designers In National Contest
F Elliott and Miss Holenasfe Connell earned second prize in a national competition for the best design of a modern dwelling. The prize includes fifty dollars in cash, offered by the American Architect & Builder, through the International Correspondence School. They work in Holmboe & Lafferty, architects office.
Sister’s Honor Luncheon For Miss Cora Gales Held
Mrs W C Dean hosted New Year’s Day gathering from 3 to oclock in honor of her sister Miss Cora Gales. Attendees included Missee Lillian Jackson Mabel Rone Amelia Wilson Blanche Besne Estella Walker and Messrs Guy Ruffin John Wilson Earl Walter Benjamin Smith Myledus Walker. A luncheon was served Guy Ruffin presided at the punch bowl and Benjamin Smith served as toastmaster.
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W. C. Dean
Cora Gales
Lillian Jackson
Mabel Rone
Amelia Wilson
Blanche Besne
Estella Walker
Guy Rufin
John Wilson
Earl Walter
Benjamin Smith
Myledus Walker
Guy Ruffin
Elks Meet Tonight In Clarksburg Lodge Hall
The Clarksburg Elks lodge holds its weekly meeting tonight at the lodge hall on Third Street starting at the usual hour. Because Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Tuesday, last week’s and this week’s meetings were moved to next week for consideration. Elks are urged to be present.
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Clarksburg
Lost Passenger Placed On Train After Wandering Officer Escorts
Charles Gilbert appeared at Grand Central Police Station late at night after his train had left. He was found wandering near Lowndes Hill and described hallucinatory surroundings as trees and fences danced. He lacked funds to continue his trip and was sent on a five day return ticket to Place de la Bastile. Fellow passenger G J King also became dizzy and fell from a cab, receiving a three day return ticket and ride on train 41144. No other excursions or trouble disrupted Clarksburg railway traffic.
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Charles Gilbert
Grand Central Police
Joyce
Lowndes’ Hill
Gilbert Evers
Gilbert
O Mcial
Place de la Bastlie
G. J. King
Clarksburg
Advertising Bills Being Torn Down in City
The mayor directed the street superintendent and police lieutenant to enforce an ordinance removing advertising cards, posters, and tags from poles. Poles must be kept free of all advertising. Police are instructed to arrest violators and stop future pole advertising.
Woodmen of the World Install Officers and Boost Membership
The Woodmen of the World installed officers last night and reported increased membership with four new members enrolled and five more elected. The organization notes strong community interest and new outreach efforts drawing many interested applicants.
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Woodmen
Baltimore independents plan suit against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad faces a movement by independent coal operators in the Fairmont region to sue under the Interstate Commerce Law for a fair car distribution. W A Glasgow leads legal efforts with Frederick Dallam to press a conference and seek inclusion of fuel cars in allotments, aiming for equitable apportionment amid widespread enrollment.
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Baltimore
Fairmont
Baltimore’ and Ohio Railroad
W. A. Ginagow
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
A. G. Dayton
Clarksburg
W. Va
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frederick Dallam
Bellairs
Mr.lasgow
Independents
Daltimore
Ohio
Nathan Goff
Independenta
Train Wreck Victims Now Half Hundred
TOPEKA Kans Jan 3 It is hard to state exact deaths from the Rock Island wreck at Alma Kane. Officials say 30 killed and 30 seriously hurt with over 35 Mexicans aboard. The coroner's inquest opened at Alma and telegraph operator John Lynnes is a key witness.
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Topeka
Kans
Rock Taland
Alma
Kane
Rock Island
John Lynnes
Soldiers Learn Lessons by Mail
National Guard members will receive a correspondence school of instruction to improve military tactics and technical points. Brigadier General Seal organized ten questions for each company commander for non commissioned officers. The twelve week course starts January 1 and continues annually unless revoked.
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West Virginia National Guard
National Guard
Seal
Reception Given by Queen Ester Society at Lowrey Home
A Queen Ester Society reception at Mr. and Mrs. Lowrey's Monticello Avenue home Wednesday night featured tasteful decorations and artistic planning. A luncheon served in the dining room was led by Mrs. Anna Preeman, Mrs. Joe Moody, and Mrs. Anna Henderson with attendants Messrs M. Washington, Mine rette Lowrey, Hattie Washington, and Mrs. Walter Sedwick at coffee. Mrs. Larr Brent ran the ice cream table as a large number of guests attended.
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Queen Ester Society
Lowrey
Monticello Avenue
Dinine Room
Anna Preeman
Joe Moody
Anna Henderson
Misa M. Washington
Minerette Lowrey
Hattie Washington
Walter Sedwick
Larr Brent
Major Elliott Oversees Limestone Business in West Virginia
Maj Charles D. Elliott of Parkersburg United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia traveled from Martinsburg with M B Bartlett and T L Burchinal of Fairmont. They own and likely invest in a large limestone quarry venture, joining a substantial local enterprise.
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Charles D. Elliott
Parkersburg
West Virgina
Martinsburg
Martinshurs
M. B. Bartlett
T. L. Burchinal
Fairmont
Local Hardware Store Fetes New Baby With Humble Toasts
Carl White of Roberts Hardware wraps up a duet with every package and offers quarter cigars to friends as Mia White and he welcome a baby boy on Thursday morning. D Siddons, a wallpaper hanger, returns from Washington after a year away and will open a wallpaper store there around March.
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Roberts
Mia White
Dons
Siddons
Hias
Washington, D. C
Mare
Young Prefect Killed by Youth at Institute
Major General Von Der Launits, prefect of police of St. Petersburg, was shot and killed this afternoon by a young man at the Institute of Experimental Medicine. The motive and identity of the attacker are not yet confirmed as investigations begin.
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Freeney
ST. Petersburg
San
von der Launits
Eagle Fraternal Order Installs Officers And Holds Banquet
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held initiation ceremonies and installed officers last night. A banquet followed the events, described as highly attractive and notable for the evening’s activities.
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Order of Eagles
WITELREW COMPLAINT WITHDRAWN IN MAGISTRATE COURT
Almar Costanso filed a complaint against Peter Carmelo for breaking a door at Costanso’s home. The complainant withdrew the charge saying there was a mistake. Carmelo claims he did not break the door and calls himself a powerful citizen. The warrant was dismissed and relations are reportedly settled.
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Gordon
Almar Costanso
Peter Carmelo
Costanso
Carmelo
Baptist Endeavorers Open 1907 With Meeting
The Baptist Christian Endeavorers announce their first 1907 meeting Friday night from 7:18 to 5 o'clock with the monthly consecration. A New Year offering goes to Wheeler Borsem in India. Edgar R. Moore leads the session and invites all to the first prayer meeting of 1907.
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Baptist Christian Endeavorers
Wheeler Borsem
India
God
John
Edgar R. Moore
Lappert's Mother Dead Prompting Knighthood Event
In Clarkeburg, Lappert’s mother died this week prompting the Knights of the Maccabees to install officers at the Old Fellows' building tomorrow night. Candidates include John Aquital of the Byron mines. A miner was hospitalized Wednesday evening in Palment after suffering injuries.
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the Maccabees
Old Fellows
John Aquiatl
Byron
Jarkubers
Palrment
Trail of Mrs Huffman Mystery Ends in Absent Husband Doubts
A missing wife, Mrs Huffman, sparked a search after she left home at 2 pm for shopping and never returned. A dog team tracked a trail to the depot, with Schrader's dogs aiding the hunt, but investigators found no clear culprit or murder. Her husband, deeply distressed, reported the sudden departure and cannot account for the disappearance. The case involves the Glen Falls area and nearby rail lines as investigators pursue leads.
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Schrader
Huffman
Waffmas
Fall Ran
Patrmont Coal Company
Strett
Glen
Towies
Parkersburg
Heftman
Vanesville
Eve's Sin Sermon At Pirat Presbyterian Church
At 1 30 this evening the Rev Dr Mend will preach on Eve's Sin to Pirat Presbyterian Church. Sermons have been so interesting that tonight should be well worth hearing. Bible readings at 3 o'clock afternoon feature these special services reproving the structure and helpful to all who attend. Strangers will find a cordial welcome. Fr Mead's stay in our city is short. none should miss the opportunity to hear him.
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Mend
Pirat Presbyterian
Mead
LINKED TOGETHER ARE TWO CITES
Two cites linked together discuss a bridge line between this city and Fairmost Briner. The brief note mentions plans or proposals for a rail line detailing cooperation between the municipalities and potential impacts on travel and commerce.
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Rai
Fairmost
Briner
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