Tin Plate Mills Annual Reports Election of Directors
The Jackson Iron and Tin Plate Company held its annual meeting with local and foreign stockholders in attendance. Directors for the coming year were elected and officers reelected, including T.M. Jackson as president and W Grove as secretary and treasurer. All reports were approved and the mills are running smoothly with plans to start more furnaces in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Iron and ‘Tin To Company
L. A. Osborne
Cleveland
Ohio
W. J. Kinkaid
Goldman, Ohi
William %. McDon 3d
Pittsburg
Mr. Eisemere
The
Hoberts, Gook & Company
New York
Messrs
P.M. Jackson
Jeming Howell
D.C. Moore
W. Grove
MG Jackson
Weming Howell
Egrove
D. Moore
L.A. Osborne
B.krokalg
McDonald
Mc. Isemere
TM. Jackson
WI Grove
G.js. Moore
Saloon Catch: Shorty and Jones Brought on Whiskey Sale Charge
Alfred Walters of Adamston reported John Walters, a minor, as a buyer. J R Hickman, labeled a saloon rat, and bartender C H Jones known as Allan Shorty, were taken before Squire Gordon Monday on a warrant charging them with selling whiskey to the minor. They waived examination and posted bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Walters
Adamston
J.R. Hickman
C. H. Jones
Allan Shorty
Squire Gordon
John Walters
Infant of George Lewis Dies in West End
An infant child of George Lewis of the West End died last night. The burial will take place in Maponic cemetery tomorrow morning at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lewis
West End
Maponic
Deeds Recorded In Weakened Parcel Listings
Deeds show transfers between HMily M Smith and Lewis Hull near West Miirort. Pesyla Haselden to J O Richards. Joseph Diley to Joan A Springer with interests in a lot in Clare district. Various other minor transfers include Green, Mines, Adamsion, Grove, Robie, and Salem areas with single lots and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmily M.smith
Lewis R. Hull
West Miirort
Union Din
Jomeph Diley
Joan A. Springer
Clare
Toba G. Smith
Joseph Diley
Green
Scharlot
Stephen Pitts
Ida A. Groves
Salem
Funeral of Mrs Robert Lowe Held at Eldora
Mia Robert Lowe died recently prompting a Sunday funeral at the house with Rev. Murray of the Baptist church officiating. Interment followed at Claremont cemetery near Eldora. Pallbearers included two sons and four grandsons. daughter Laura, living in Denver, learned of the death too late to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Robert Lowe
Abe Fairmont
Fairmont
O'Lock
Murray
Baptist Church
Claremont
Eldora
Scott
Lowe
Laura
Denver
Colorado
RACKET Shinnston Citizen Faces Bold Imposter
A Shinnston resident was visited by a youth with a “business” card appealing for help for a supposed orphan in need. The visitor showed a twisted hand but demonstrated it was temporary. He was promptly told to leave town without showing the card to anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shionston
Liu
Bridgeport Bank Opens with First Depositor Newton J Brooks
The Bridgeport bank opened Monday morning its first deposits by Newton J Brooks. Harry Armstrong serves as cashier and has won favor with local business leaders. The bank is located in the Kester building with a large glass front and modern fixtures, presenting as an up to date banking house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Sta
Newtn J. Brooks
Harry Armstrong
Senator Elkins to Move Residence to Clarksburg
Reports from Elkins sources claim United States Senator Stephen H. Elkins will relocate his residence from Elkins to Clarksburg. They say a costly, grand home will be built there, making his family a prestigious addition to Clarksburg society and West Virginia circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stephen H. Elkins
Elkins
Clarksburg
Hese
West Virginia
New Real Estate Firm Formed as Tetrick and Bowen
A new firm named Tetrick & Bowen has organized here. Hoch Tetrick, late circuit clerk, and James Bowen, brother of Anthony Bowen, will run offices in rooms 60 and 62 of the Jacobs building on Main Street, expected to occupy them on and after January 20. They are prepared to conduct real estate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Tetrick & Bowen
Hoch Tatrick
James Bowen
Anthony Bowen
Jacobs
Main ‘Street
Receivers Appointed for Otto Creek Lumber Company Case
Judge Nathan Goff held chamber proceedings in the Meyer Rubber Company of New York versus Otto Creek Boon find Lumber Company case. Receivers Samuel Masop B J Clifford and Frank Saxe of Philadelphia were continued. properties valued over half a million with liabilities around 400 thousand. The suit seeks to unwind the defendant company affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Goff
United States Circuit Court
Chambers
Meyer Rubber Company
New York
Otto Greek Boon Find Lumber Company
Tucker County
Henry M. Russell
Wheeling
Judie Gollve
Samuel Masop
B.J. Clifford
Frank Saxe
Philadelphia
Secornia
Warrant Day in Squire Gordon's Court
Warrant day in Squire Gordon's court includes five complaints against John B Thompson the milk man. Those issued include Sell Reed Will Hopkins Lewis Delson and John Calbert for an assault on Thompson January 1. Delson and Calvert posted bonds. Reed jailed. Hopkins sought. another warrant against Reed for carrying a revolver. Also notes local visits and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire S. Gordon
John B. ‘Thompson
Sell Reed
Will Hopkins
Lewis Delson
John Calbert
Thompson
Delson
Calvert
Reed
Hopkins
Installed Officers of G A R Post for Ensuing Year
Custer Post No 23 G A R installed officers Monday night for the ensuing year. M S Riley named Commander with J M Kelley Sr Vice Commander and S W Gordon Jr Vice Commander. J M Swarts Quartermaster. Neil S Davis Chaplain. Alexander Duff Cheer of the Day. John Strallwood Clerk Guard. James N David Adjutant. Post numbers 23 members at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
G. A.A
M.S. Riley
J. M. Kelley
S. W. Gordon, Jr
J. M. Swarts
Neil S$. Davis
Alexander Duff
John Strallwood
James N. David
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices Briefs
Marriage licenses issued include James Lewis George and Bertha Finchan and Charles Cade with Laura Contrell. For rent furnished rooms with hot and coal water apply to Buchanan at 333 Mechanic Street. Rev P S Wade traveled to Ittreowwiile Monongalia County to hold a protracted meeting at the M. E. Church South. Attorney Mt F Morgan at Palre rmont, formerly of this place, was here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Lewis George
Bertha Finchan
Charles
Cade
Laura Contrell
Buchanan
Mechanic Street
Dan Ose
Wade
Ittrorewiile
Monongalia County
EL Chire
FORGER Arrested at Weston by a B. 50 Detective
A B C detective arrested H Ascomby in Weston for traveling on a pass with a forged letter bearing Superintendent F A Husted s name. Found forged checks from Fairmont bank totaling several hundred dollars, some sold before capture. Halcomb transported to Addison for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
H. Ascomby
Weston
F. A. Husted
Fairmont
Webster County
Halcomb
Addison
Arrest of Robert E. Curry at Shale Brick Works
Robert E. Curry, colored, was arrested last night at the High Grade Shale Brick works by Constable D. L. Mitchell and Special Constable H. W. Mitchell on a capiss. Curry had been addicted, tried and fined for assault some months ago on James M. Coffman, proprietor of the Clark sburg Brick Works. Failing to pay the fine, the arrest followed. He was taken to Hill where he is incarcerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Curry
D. L. Mitchell
Speciai
H. W Mitchelli
Curry
James M. Coffman
Clarksburg
Hill
Printers Union Holds Regular Meeting at Swager Hotel
The printers' union met in the Swager hotel with President W T Cole in charge and Secretary Carl Drummond managing the books. Little regular business was disclosed though there were special doings implied as lady members were notified not to attend and complied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Printers' Union
Swager
W.T. Cole
Carl Drummond
Pumper Drilled on Snider Farm Near Salem
In Salem County Gordan and the Southern Oil Company completed the M Y Snider Farms with a 10 barrel pumper in Gordon on Grass Run. Trent Crawford and H Williams farm held at 200 barrels but declined to 180 barrels after the drill, No 3 drilling, and No 4 completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
This County
Gordan
Southern Ol Company
M.Y. Snider
Gordon
Trent & Crawford
Criminal Held on Bond After Criss and Cinnamon Burglary
Tommy McHale, described as a foreigner, was arrested Saturday for burglarizing the Criss and Cinnamon meat market at Adamstown. Squire Hiley fixed bail at 800 dollars and McHale was remanded to jail. Miss Bemile Gans of Fairmont is visiting friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy McHale
Criss
Adamstom
Squire Hiley
Bemle Gans
Fairmont
Fined Fighters After Manhattan Pub Scuffle Reported
Last night a disturbance at a Manhattan pub was attended by Mayor as fight participants including Jo Taylor Jon McDermott and W B Beckwith Beckwith and Taylor were fined two dollars and sixty cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Jo, Taylor
Jon McDermott
W.B. Beckwith
Taylor
Beckwith
Plea of Not Guilty in Assault Case in Laurie David Court
John Nelson, a colored man, appeared in Laurie David's court yesterday and pleaded not guilty to the assault charge against William Bell, another colored man. The case was set for trial next Monday afternoon at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Nelson
Laurie
David’s Court
William Bell
Coal ministers to hold week of special meetings
Coal commission reshuffles ministers as M C A in movement to bring Rev W H Wharton to town for a week of special meetings next spring. Read paper on Isaiah and discuss union actions with the anthracite strike issues. Proceedings include witnesses Wolverton and Markle in federal building hearings and discussion of coal transport pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M. C
L. B. Peters
H. G.richardson
K. Arbuthnot
R. B. McDaniel
William H. Hudson
P. Riddle
Rey Richardson
Isiah
Associa- UN
Y.A
W. H. Wharton
Chicago
Sedwick Sells Livery and Street to New Owners
Walter Sedwick has sold his livery and street property to James Kim and Marshall Jdaration for under 1000. The deal is signed and the purchasers take the horses only as stock, not the building. Sedwick may occupy the building for two months while planning a new stable at another location and continuing in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sedwick
James Kiam
Marsall
Sedwick
Obstrep erous Freeman Arrested for Drunkenness in City Lockup
Frank Freeman, colored, was arrested last night for drunkenness and housed in the city lockup. He became obstreperous tearing a box and bucket, tossing pieces through bars, and breaking rear window panes. A $20 fine and costs plus $10 for repairs were taxed. he paid and was released. Freeman was employed at the County Infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Freeman
Morley
Freeman
Trustee Qualifies for JB Shlrey Jewelers Estate Bond
W Scott qualified as trustee for JB Shlrey, jeweler, to handle creditors relief. A bond of 2200 dollars with American Pending Company as surety was filed but canceled yesterday afternoon in the clerk's office. John C Jetineen was seen in Bridgeport between trains this morning. Mr Boott will proceed to settle Mr Shims account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott
JB. Shlrey
Whd Tance
buneBt
Bie
Company &x Surety
Boott
Shims Autatre
Knighthood in Flower to Play Charleston Dates
The Knighthood in Flower troupe will perform in Charleston January 12 and 13, with shows the night of the 12th the 13th and again the following day. Audiences anticipate this as the season’s best show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Protracted Meeting at United Brewlink Church Adamston
A union protracted meeting begins Sunday night at the United Brewlink church in Adamston led by Rev Shanabarger and Rev Warman of the Methodist Episcopal group. Col Thomas B Seely plans trips to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for the event with proceeds aiding Seely’s health. Tadge Leary Brannon traveled from his Wendon home to attend Supreme Court sittings in Chester. Guy Gadde, a prominent figure, visits the city. William Gee arrives from a distant town for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewi Sanday Oisht
United Brewlink
Adamston
Shanabarger
Ay, Warman
Thomas B. Seely
Wit Gee
Philadelphia
Atlantig Ci
Col. Seely
Tadge Leary
Ilrannoe
Wendon
Chenester
Sintings
Supreme Court
Guy Gadde
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Tin’plate Mills
Minor
Pesyla Haselden
J. O. Richards
Maeda
EK Robie
Nome
Thatie
Shinnston
Newton
Brooks
Sen. Elkins
Otto Creek Room & Lumber Company
Nathan
Gott
Squire Gordon's
Clarene. E. Parr
Interior Counties
Clay County
Bonnie Whiting
Glenville
Browddos Institute
C. E. Lag
Western Asian Telegraph Office
Te Ward
L. Thster Brewing Company
Beverly
Randolph County
J.B. Conaway
Isrhstol
George W. EF. Randolph
Salema
W.R. Osborne
Gratton
P. Thompson
Fiaremont
Wal
Bia
Rome
Charles Lay
G. A. R. Post
Husted
County
Jal
Printers! Union
Coal Commission
M.C. A
Wharton
Markle
United Mine Workers
Steir
John Miraball
Simon P. Wolverton
Philadelphia & Rrradley
John Markle
United Ming Workers
Ming
Iver
Scranton
Markin
Isheley
Sedwick Sells
Tex Thousand
Prisoner
Mayoc
John C. Jetineen
Iere
William Gee
Weel
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