Consolidation of Coal Firms Form New Baltimore Center
Clarence W. Watson of Fairmont elected president of a merged company uniting The Consolidation Car Company at Edge's Creek Maryland The Fairmont Coal Company of West Virginia and Somerset Coal Company of Somerset Pennsylvania with main offices in Baltimore The merger creates a single management and expands capacity to about 13 million tons annually, with Baltimore to house headquarters and increased ocean transport facilities for nationwide coal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Watson
Fairmont
New Concern
Baltimore
Consolidation Car Company
Fedge's Creek
Maryland
Fairmont Coal Company
Feat Virginia
Somerset Coalpany
Somerset
C. W. Watson
Consolidated Company
Sumor
Irmont Goal
Fairmont Gent
Bartgeest
Wie Consolidated Coal Company
Pomenses
George’s Crook
Fach
Stillrectors Ax
Jerry H. Wheelwright
Watson
George DeBolt
Wairmont Coal Company
O.k.lord
To Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Maryland Mings
Afr
C.w.watson
Afternoon Euchre Fete Hosted by Miss Coplin for Parkersburg Guests
Miss Coplin entertained the Afternoon Euchre Club with a card party in her home last Friday from 3 to 6 PM. Mrs Fen R Blackford of Parkersburg attended along with Mev Henry Haymond and other friends. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Charles B Alexander and Edward E Davison, with Thomas Haymond and Elizabeth Horney Vance taking lone hand souvenirs. Refreshments and a cream table preceded by a hot ce n a rabie service. Other guests included Mrs Sprigg D Camden and numerous Parkersburg and Buckhannon residents, with tables of Progressive Euchre. The head prize went to Mrs Harry T Wilson.
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Fen. R. Blackford
Parkersburg
Mev
Henry Haymond
Tabiow
Progressive Lake
Mire
Charles B. Alexander
Edward E. Davison
Messra
Thomas Haymond
Bernard Nelms
Willi Mat H. Lewis
Elizabeth Horney Vance
Ellen Graham Hassel
Benjamin B. 8
Blackford
Ellen Graham Basel
Sprigg
D. Camden
Parkershins
Richard T. Lowndes
Elizabeth H Vande
Margaret Coplin
Leonard
Buckhannon
Harry T. Wilson
Advance in Miners Wages at Cook and Hart Coal
The Cook and Hart Coal Company declared a good dividend and agreed to raise wages by ten percent for all employees. The wage increase took effect January 1. Officers were re elected, with J. Cook as president and general manager and J. Hart as treasurer and secretary. The Mt. Clare plant in Harrison County continues to perform well, with output in the past year proving encouraging to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Aan & Ersiret
Ak Company
Cook
J. P. Hart
Jas. Gettings
W. C. Onell
Whiselty and Co
Walters
Cook & Hart Coal Company
Mt. Clare
Harrison County
Robbed On Train Mrs Alda Cottrell Is Parkersburg Mayor Gives Her Ticket
The Parkersburg Sentinel reports a woman identifying as Alda Cottrell from Clarksburg arrived in town claiming her husband died. She says a thief robbed her of fifty dollars on the train between Clarksburg and the city. The mayor provided her passage to Columbus Ohio after she told a troubling story and was lodging locally that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Abe
Shedalia
Gas War Sparks Lower Prices in Shinnston
In Shinnston West Virginia a price war erupts between the local Shinnston Gas Company and the Home Petroleum and Natural Gas Company as the latter plans to pipe into the town. The Shinnston monopoly cuts gas prices by more than half to deter competition. Citizens and officials watch the clash as both firms push to secure heavy local business despite the aggressive move aimed at stifling the Home Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbinoston
Shinnston
Shinnston Gas Company
New Home Company
Home Company
Home Petroleum and Natural Gas Company
Shionaton Concern
Arille
Joukil
Yan Bill
Mayor Crile Hears A Drunk Case In Court
In police court this morning the lone defendant received a sentencing option after a winter night with only one intoxicated man. The Mayor's disposition noted the cold weather and a cautious path to county custody.
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Crile
Infant Fletcher Dies in Fairmont at One Month
George and Mrs Fletcher mourn the death of their infant son at the McCray home in Fairmont. The one month old child fell ill ten days earlier with a spinal meningitis complication and was described as critical in recent days. Father was en route from Iron Mountain Michigan when notified and returned for the funeral held Wednesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev J Engle.
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George
George] Fletcher
Iron Mountain
Michigan
Fairmont
McCray
J. Engle
Roanoke at Grand Inst Hight shows clever acting
The Howard-Dorset Company presented Roanoke at the Grand Inst Hight with Hal Heed's master place. The plot was interesting and executed cleverly. Audiences praised the performances and the moving picture work. Fire department scene noted as possibly the best yet. The company plans another show tonight.
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Howard-Dorset
Tom Lane
Grand
Hal Heed
Roanoke
University Opens Mis Winter Term with Large New Enrollment
The university begins the winter term with a notable rise in new student enrollment, more than doubling last year’s count. Convocation and Sunday sermons by Dr. G. Baldwin drew large crowds. John Porter Lawrence, eminent organist, performed with help from music school students. Faculty activities include Dr. Callahan presenting at a history association, Dr. Clark and Dr. Shapeon engaging in holiday travels, and anatomy classes using the medical department’s human subjects.Nieuwe hires include Dr. Fletcher as horticulturist and Miss Russie Jenks Bray as pipe organ instructor. The pew library opens, books moved from Martin Hall, and the Wattman Willey library stored in Woodburn Hall ready for relocation.
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Feady
G. 5. Baldwin
Ohio
John Porter Lawrence
Washngton
D. C
Universalty School of Music
J. M- Callahan
American Historial Association
Philadelphia
Callahan
B. E. Clark
Chemstry Department
J. Hf. Shapeon
Medical Department
New Marinsville
Point Pinesanty Tesper
Rabi
Scienes
S. W. Fletcher
Russie Jenks Bray
Boston
Berlin
School of Music
Pew
Publc
Electric Railway Between Salem and City to Move Ahead
The report details a Salem to City electric street railway project with a $300,000 capital, plans to build and operate by next year. Homer McKinney of Salem Bank spearheads charter efforts, securing funding and ties to Clarkabane and Charleston lawmakers.
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Salem
City
Clarkabane
Homer McKinney
Merchants & “Producent Hankey
Cfty
Manaling Company
Fle
Bailie
Giarceburg
Hiss
Adamintom
wyAcenk
Leggett Buys Partners Interest in Standard Fidelity
JC W Leggett has bought out his partners in Standard Fidelity Company, becoming sole owner. The firm will merge with his brokerage and insurance business. He plans to move from the Masonic building to the Rookery building and will operate as DC W Leggett, insurance agent and merchandise broker. Retiring partners include A S Cunningham, MG Cunningham, and Elijah Funkhouser. The Clarkburg Building and Loan Association will occupy Leggett’s vacated rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSW
Byron W King Returns for Saturday Evening Opera Engagement
Public praise for Byron W. King as eminent actor author and orator announces a return performance Saturday night at Traders opera house. The event is backed by Y M C A with tickets at 50 cents, promising a popular demand and a single date engagement in this city.
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the Traders Opera House
Emnent
Byron W. King
King
Pha Y ¥.M
John ‘Tempte
Greves
Atlante
Sayn
Ffeis
Iran
Br. King
Rm Surly
GROCERY store owners face ban on purchases on Wet Pike street
Stephen A Lewin owner of the building where the grocery run by Clarence Gardi ner and J McNair on Wet Pike street was ban on purchases. He took possession this afternoon and will continue the business. Messrs Garth per and McNair have had splendid trade. It is understood they gain some partnership.
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Stephen A. Lewin
Messrs
Clarence, Gardiner
Deaths of Mrs Mary Barnett and James Taree in city area
The obituary notes Mrs Mary J Barnett, aged 78, died Monday morning at her nephew J B Newton’s home and was interred in Webster. Rev B B McDavel officiated. The piece also reports the death of James Taree, about 36, from syphilis at his mother’s home on Mothers Avenue. funeral at AL BE 1 church and interment in Oak View cemetery tomorrow.
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Mary J. “Bartnett
Bere
Webster
J.B. Newton
Huckharies
Ney
Amram Barnett
Prudytown
Jamet Taree
Hart Bro
Motheio Avenue
AL BE
Boon
Ilk View
Arrests After Assault in Early January Incident
Constable yesterday arrested Wil Doplernsy with Incharyet and others for an assault on John Thompson on January 1. They were brought before Squire Samuel Goron for preliminary examination. The case involves multiple parties and a theater incident connected to the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constalle Mein Tate
Wil
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Clarksburg Fidel Company
Big
Pennsylvania Coal Companies
Col. and
Mrs. Haymond
Miss Coplin
Cook & Wart Cost Company
Alda Cot
Columbus
George "Fletcher
Howard-Dorset Company
M. G.canainham
Mechanic Street
Democrat
State Tax Commission
Roy Chidhester
Lewis County
Weston
Charleston
Chiciter
Mr. Chidister
Standard Fidelity Company
JC. W. Leggett
Partners In Concern
Gardiner & McNair
Stephen A. Lewis
Mary Barnett
Buckhannoch
R.A. Barn
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