Improvements at Baltimore and Ohio Station
The column comments on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad upgrading the station yard with lighting and safer access. It argues for adding at least two lights at the west side to prevent passengers from stumbling in darkness at night. It also notes political chatter about the West Virginia gubernatorial race and Swisher's potential nomination, citing the Fairmont Times.
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Batimore & Ohio Railroad
Charles W. Swisher
Fairmont Times
Swisher
C. W. Dillon
Gove Rnor
Whene
Fairmont Merchants Prompt Wake Up Call for Trade
An Appeal to Wake Up claims Fairmont merchants lag behind Clarksbury rivals in drawing trade through advertising. The Palemont Times urges progress and modernization to match neighboring cities, arguing that prosperity depends on supporting local business and ads.
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Fairmont
Ely
Clarksburz
Palemont
Clarkstore
Nleer
Hamtington Mapateh Quits Controversial Race Comment
A garbled passage notes a Hamtington figure condemning Clark’s leading Republicans, mentioning Postmaster Sherman Denham and an issue interview. The fragment hints at internal West Virginia political tension and possible fallout from public remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamtington
Clarkshore
Sherman Denham
West
Local notes on travel, safety, politics and press stance
The column laments youths with toy weapons amid winter travel to Richwood, warns of injuries and urges restraint. It cites Dean Hogg defending West Virginia against Virginia debt claims, comments on media campaigning and editorials, and ends with optimism about Cardinal Gibbons’s guidance inspiring better work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senene & Fiseere
Richwood
Clarkstrne
Hearne Seeks Republican Voters’ Inquiry on Governor Qualities
Hon. William H. Hearne of Ohio County declares candidacy for West Virginia governor and asks Republican voters to judge his fitness. He invites any citizen to inquire about his qualifications irrespective of the inquirer’s position or whom he may solicit for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hearne
Ohio County
Rovernor
West Virginia
ApriNiern Parkandie
Goose spree shocks farmer near York Pennsylvania
Martin Teck a Conewango Hills farmer near York Pa recounts three geese indulging in a bizarre spree after baring palp from an elder mill. The birds swayed and cackled loudly, then collapsed as if dead before reviving in the home.
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Martin Teck
Conewango Hills
York
Municipal Elections and Local Tales Across towns
The page reports municipal election outcomes in several towns with party slates and victors. Edinger and others allied with a reform ticket win in one city, while West Milford elects the Cow ticket by a single vote. Bridgeport names Charles A Botton mayor without opposition. Other items mention a trotting mare adopting a Jersey calf, a lunatic sending postcards from a state hospital, Socrates’ joke among philosophers, and Kentucky’s early game preserve history.
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Winx
D. Mason
J. C. Rowing
Guwer Cunninghiam
Lee Boggesa
A. G. Sprout
D. K. Weekley
Dr Roberts
Gamub! Dofd
Bert ‘Turger
Charlie Swiger
Charles Trinton
Daria White
West
Milford
Cow
Yeaterday
J. W. Fox
Recorder
G. W. Moffett
John Ward
Truman Hejl
H.J. Highland
J. B. Gaston J
C. B. Morrion
William Lee
J. W. Sturm
W. 0. Kennedy
A. A. Ludwig
A. D. Helden
A.J Kemper
J.D
Louis C. Bath
Middletons
State Hospital
Dobbs Ferry
Hospitil
Tim
Socrates
Ecometess
Mile Young
Puck
Blue Grass
Kentucky
America
New Orleans
Special Dress Goods Sale and Holiday Novelties
A special purchase offers plaid dress goods at half price with many plaids for waists and children's dresses. Sterling silver novelties and bric a brac are also in the holiday assortment. Look over the wares for handsome useful articles and silk waists.
All Furs A Sale At 20 Percent Off
A notice promotes a fur sale offering 20 percent off all high grade furs including muffs scarfs and coats. The ad suggests a woman planning a purchase should attend to see a large selection of styles and prices at marked down rates.
Underwear and Vests Sale At Low Prices
Advertises ladies' bleached vests and pants in all sizes, fine quality ribbed fleece with silk tips. Prices listed as 39 cents for bleached vests and pants, 50 cents for other items, with a note at 3 for a quarter.
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Wiel
Sol
Tasteseatiten
Willams
Andereon
Adifress
Olson
Dean Hogg
Virginia
Dawson
Cardinal Gibbons
Mearne Announces
Edinger
W. A. Fieucher
Bork
Sutton
Bridgeport
Charles “A
Thether
B. L. Fowler
A. J. Witlins
Det. Dean
F. B. Kester
Cyrus
E. Webb
J.T. Hackett
Upper Alton
May
Han
Bossy
W. Mains St
Coats
Valles
Cent Sale
Gale Price
Mobair
Panama
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
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