West Virginia Political Letters and Public Notices
A long column discusses Governor Dewson and Governor Swisher, railing at opponents and urging Swisher’s support. Includes references to newspapers, press attacks, and calls for Republican voters to back Swisher in the state race. Mentions various local newsstands and publishers in Clarksburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feacine
Norview
M. O. Dawson
Dewson
Mr. Swisher
Wincett
Swisher
Swisher x
Tig Hia
West Virginia
Schvher
Demances Reports Reconsideration At Charleston Convention
A misspelled and garbled letter fragment discusses Governor W Dawth, Swisher, and Charleston in relation to a convention. The writer laments perceived slander and health issues and states not missing a convention for years while expressing interest in the outcome and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher
Charleston
Jose
Morgantown Post
Charteston
Teleo
Vinginia
Reading Up In Figures On Scherr And Swisher In 1904 State Election
The author analyzes election returns to compare Scherr and Swisher across Indiana counties and districts. They note Scherr’s long political run, Swisher’s stronger showing in Grant county, and broad opposition by big interests, concluding statistics reveal mixed results despite energetic rhetoric.
Scherr’s Political Rise and Wealth From 1870s Grant County
Autobiographical sketch outlines Arnold C Scherr’s long service to the Republican Party in Grant County. He held sheriff terms, served in the House of Delegates, chaired state committees, and earned a lucrative but contested state auditor stipend. The narrative notes his arrival from Zurich, early election success, and decades of public service ending after twenty years in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scherr
Arnold C Scherr
Republican
Siu
West Virginia
Zurich
Switzerland
Grant Rutinty
Schere
Averssorn
Hia Cerviers
Scrappy Politicking Overvaluation of Charlton Mall
A fragmented excerpt discusses allegations around Mr. Scherr and his relatives receiving official positions. The text claims the auditor’s eight year review of Charlton Mall shows favoritism by a “splendid assassin” and argues the Republican party owes Mr. Scherr nothing for services rendered. The passage reflects partisan defense, not verifiable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Gah
Uighes Ae
Swisher
Scherr
Charlonton Mall
Shinnston Celebrates A Town Jubilee Parade
Shinnston marked Independence Day style with a 9:30 parade featuring floats from local merchants led by Shinnston Construction, Flour and Feed Mill and other firms. Hon F C Sutton and A Downs spoke, bands performed, contests awarded prizes in riding, sack races, pony racing, and a riding tournament. Fireworks closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinnston
Shinnston Construction, Company
Shinnston Flour and Feed Mil
Riley’ Brothers” Cement Works
Shinnston Hardware and Plumbing Company
Shinnston Pharmacy
Bee Hive
Queen's Pharmacy
F. C. Sutton
Clarksburg
A. ¥. Downs
Uniontown
Lafayette
Uniform Bank Knighta
Pything
Tensie Martin
Ernest Pigott
Leonard Martin
A. A. Shinn
Lawrence Nay
O. L. Lowe
George Riffee
Loftus Willis
Stat
Walter McGee
Milas Zilla Short
Harvey Ferguson
John Emens
Moore Reynolds
Fourth of July Notices and Local Visits in Bridgeport
Bridgeport July 6 News notes include Pat Williams ill with typhoid fever, Tayid Dean visiting relatives from Monongaly, Walter A. Tatten and Emily visiting at Loat Creek, Henry Dilman and wife visiting in Gilmer county, Alber Payne named rural mail carrier with resignation to August 1. C E Webb and family plan two week vacation at Webster Springs. Local residents James Ceci Golden and Clarence Williams attended the Fourth of July celebration at Bhign ton. Mrs. Charles Jenkins returned to Morgantown after visiting her parents. Mrs. Sabra Sutton visiting her mother in Simpson. N L Fitzhugh spent the Fourth at Patement. Local church notices include Rev Mr Bent receiving a class into full membership and Rev Mr Bayles baptizing a class of five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Nowa
Pat Wiliams
Tayid Dean
Monongaly
Walter A. Tatten
Emily
Loat Creek
Henry Dilman
Gilmer County
Alber Payne
Gawihrap
C. EB. Webb
Webster Springs
Haywood Martin
Wits
Haywood
Ceci Golden
Clarence Williams
Bhign‘ton
Charles Jenkins
Po OR. Kester
Morgantown
Sabra Sutton
Gumn
Simpson
N.L. Fitzhugh
Bent
M. B Church
Bayles
the Baptist Church
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the Daily Telegram
Ing
Genteal
Sunthe
W. Va
Associated Press
Claresbure
B. Dimon
C. Morrison
W. L. Ghppert
Daily Telegram
Pike News Stand
Pike Street
Rone's News
Glen Elk News
Glen Elk Yuide
Traders Hotel
Smait
Empire News
Empire Ride
Adams News
East Main St Geo, McQueston
Grasselli Co. E
Frankie
sAdameton John Ashcratt
Wilsonburk
Leo DiVis
Willie Keener
Glenwood
Marlen & Co
Salem
National Ticket
William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Congressional
War Congress
William P. Hubbard
Supreme Court
Ira E. Robinson
W. N. Miller
L. J. Williams
Harrison County
House of Delegates
Charles M. Hart
Marcus L. Riblett
Howard M. Gore
Wade Coffman
Will E. Morris
J. £. Bartlett
Jonn B.strother
Ernest L. Pigott
Charles C. Fittro
Demances
W Dawth Sill
Asheville, Noe
API
Bail
Clark May
Minural
Bathmore & Ohio Company
Seherr
Grant County
Down River Town
City
Treshatts Lambeude
India
Hale Price
Lonsdale
Allie
Bale Price Re
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
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