Massive Mineral Deal Rocks West Virginia Mines Deal
A firm consolidates several mines in Greenbrier and surrounding counties in a $1.5 million deal with assets including the Voore Coat & Coke and Cowl and Coffee mines. The purchaser is the Vitter Sand & Paint Department Fuel Company of Fork, with a valuation of $2.5 million capital and substantial profits reported for the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kairmont
Clarksburg
IL Connists
Welsel
An H Coky Company
Lat
Voore Coat & Coke Com Folding
Cowl and Coffe Company
S.C. Denlwut
Taflaie
V. F. Hartley
Frmiont
Vitter Sand Paitment Fuel Company
Fork Corporation
Archer Trowi
Rogers, Co
Clavtesbune
York
New York
V. S. Fight
E My. Bra
Empire State ‘Pruat Company
Yompany
The
Davins
Stone
Mei
New Yorks
Ami Willan
Rewi & Prada
Ay Howler & Co
Ferg
Acter
Avian
Weigel County Oval
Perry
Tin Howard
Lumberport
Denham
Msi
Abit
Arrest of Allison Gaines for Cruelty to Horse
Allison Gaines was arrested after beating a horse on Bait Dike Street. In police court he was remanded to jail to await a protecting witness. A separate man served three days for drunkenness and another forfeited $5 for missing mayoral court. Della Worstell was arrested again that night in a crazed condition near the old depot and placed in custody for sobriety before trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Gaines
Bait Dike Street
Harry Brooks
Anim
Della Worstell
Joyce
Wall
Carroll Comedy Company Announces Week Two Shows
The Carroll Comedy company plans two plays at Union Park next week. The opening bill features Niol Thin Will Dy, presented three nights, with The Will of Teeny? as the four act comedy on Thursday to Saturday. Performers include Oskar the slows and Orpetan, Ho military girl in specials.
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T He Carroll Comedy Company
Uhe Eative
Union Park
Tie Hrat
Ant
Teeny
Oskar
Orpetan
Eliya
Creeaorpany
Pope Leo Nearing Death in Rome
Reports from Rome indicate Pope Leo XIII shows a relapse and is gravely ill. The Vatican confirms the pontiff's condition is deteriorating, with uncertainty about his remaining hours.
Wilsonburg to Play Cameron in Friday Baseball Game
A Wilsonburg committee arrived Wednesday to arrange a game with Cameron tall team from the XMOCOA league. Plans were not finalized but a Friday afternoon game is set for 2 oclock at the East Wind Bull Diamond.
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Balls Aad Town
Wilsonburg
Cameron Tall
Xmocoa
East Wind Bull Diamond
Dodge Company Wins Scenic Painting Contract
The senior W Dodge Padi Supply company won the contract for scenic painting on the drop curtain and stage wings of a new building at Union Park. A.M. Rogers, who led pictorial painting at the Catholic church, is in charge here and the firm boasts high grade work and strong prospects with a $500 Morgantown job under negotiation.
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W. Dodge Padi
New Cing
Union Park
Dodge
Amd
A.M. Rogers
Clarksburg
Iin
Morgantown
Association Camping Party Aims at Parsons Y M C A
Secretary V P Ridifle teeves announces a Thursday morning camping party near Parsons to discuss forming a Parsons Y M C A. The event includes a Friday campout and an entertainment at Params with several local attendees and Mrs S Mogross as chaperone.
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V. P. Ridifle Teeves
Y. M
M. Ts Wmfelie Presbyterian Cleareh
T. P. Richle
T. C. Linger
S. EB
Tlwill
Mogross
Ruthray Accepts Bookkeeper Role at Hiv J. We Dodge Paint
Ruthray, formerly the efficient whistleblower clerk at Hue Leatherbury Shoe Company for seven years, renounces that post to become bookkeeper for Hiv J. We Dodge Paint Supply Company. He will serve as expert accountant and valued clerical aide.
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Ruthray
Leatherbury Shoe
Hiv J. We Dodge Paint
Salary Record From Colored School Notices
A fragmentary report notes monthly salaries for a principal and an assistant at a colored school. It mentions a pension pad and a farmer report with figures around 60 and 50 dollars, and references a person named J W. Tedbingon as an efficient principal with public interest noted.
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Peinajpad
Angigad
J W. Tedbingon
Brakeman Injured on Duty in Fairmont Hospital
Joseph Francis, a brakeman on the Mercy division, was injured Monday afternoon while on duty at Jnyenne. He was taken to the Minorn Hospital in Fairmont for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Francis
Mery
Jnyenne
Hawan
Minorn
Fairmont
Bonafield Guild Social Dainty Evening Recital
The Bonafield Guild of Gor M. Be qhurell hosted a Tuesday evening reception in the lecture room. Young ladies presented a charming program with hospitality and light refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gor M. Be Qhurell
Iailies
Teo
Gawthrop Prophecy Credited With Street Railway Rise
Local figure F G Gawthrop, returning from Idaho, has long touted a united town by telephone and street railway plans. He’s lauded for pioneering independent telephone service in the region despite early financial struggle and is headed back to Idaho with promises of funding and expanded business reach.
Court House Wedding Near Lumberport
A late Wednesday wedding took place at the court house in Ciyoudt with Homer W. Willimne as the groom and William Willian’s daughter William F. Fennec Williams as the bride. The ceremony was led by Dr. David Agh, a presiding elder in the Clark district of the Methodist denomination, witnessed by locals and officials from Empils.
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Ciyoudt
Homer W. Willimne
Aow
Thre Hanes
Lumberport
Shueeoomn
Wenest Mathews
Jf Mathes
Min F. Fennec
Svittiaina
William Willian
Clererman
Davi
Agh
Clarks
Methodiat Derumination
Bishop Gravett to Visit Parish in West Virginia Diocese
Bishop W. T. Gravett, Coadjutor Bishop of the West Virginia Episcopate, will arrive from Chartes Down for a weekend stay to officiate special services at Chelst church on Sunday. He will be accompanied by the Rev. Honins W. Cooke and will be welcomed by the parish.
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Gravatt
Charles Down
Christ Episcopal Church Parish
Trov
W. T. Gravett
Diocesa
West Virginia
Chartes Down
Chelst Clmreh
Sumlay
Honins W. Cooke
Oil Drilling Report From Robinson Area
Late Paulson district in West county reports Suet Penn Oil drilled to No 4d on the Robinson tract, reaching 4000 feet with a completion of pumpers and multiple bore details. Production figures show averages and shipments, including various meters and estimates, with notes on completion status and operators.
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Paulson
Street Garden Rearrested in Obstruction Case
James Ashen James Garrett and others linked to Fairmont Chrtes Imai work were arrested on a warrant by road surveyor Samuel Fittro charging obstruction of the public highway. They waived examination and posted $50 bond to await grand jury. Police say piles of logs rails and ditches blocked the road near Adsielen on the company extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Ashen
James Garrett
Papa
Fairmont
Adsielen
Gordon
Samuel Fittro
Coall District
J.E. Law
Vines
Kgiow
Liew Vee
Era
Taw
Gversor
Martin
Bret
Allen
Paving Begun on West End Streets Under Doyle Supervision
Edward Doyle has undertaken paving on West End streets and Main Street near Creek. He promises rapid progress and thorough work, with the public urged to note his energetic management and commitment to quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Eli Creek
Edward Doyle
West End
Mr. Doyle
Bir Creek
Salem traction line plans sparked by Mel bid
Homer B. Mel, promoter for the Salem Construction Terminal, says money is ready and the road will be built at once. He declines to discuss any contest with Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction over right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer B. McKinley
Salem Traction Terminal Company
Homer B. Mel
Salem Criction Terminal Company
Oyut Sih
Salem
Umanid Jompany
Pwlliyy
Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction Company
Fourth of July Squabble Settled in Court
In Goldsboro a Fourth of July dispute over a swiment against treonge Goulds was settled after Everett Snead pressed charges in Squire Gordon's court. Mrs Sneath was dismissed Tuesday evening as the warrant was dropped following an agreed settlement and the constable W Guy Merrett reported the matter closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treonge Goulds
Architect Engaged to Draw School Plans in Monticello
The Monticello board of education employed Architect Wood to prepare drawings and specifications for a school building addition. The announcement notes community support for the project and references related actions by the board.
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City Board of Education Tas
Monticello
Janie
Mandamus Case Argued in United States Court
fragmented OCR text describes a mandamus case involving Kingwood and Norfolk in a United States court. The wording is garbled but indicates arguments proceeding after a prior action or judgment and mentions parties in a colonial or historical context.
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Kingwood
Wigginia &Nortfork
Gallraad
Obituary: Typhoid Claims Local Resident at 72
The obituary notes the death of a 72 year old man after two weeks of typhoid fever. Born in Preston County, he served fourteen years as a justice of the peace, married Susqueh ah, and left two living children McClure Mason of Pittsburgh and Sherman Mason of this city. His wife survives, and a prior move to this city last fall formed numerous friendships before his passing on Tuesday afternoon.
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Dillon
Mason
Atirigivta
Preston
Suseqam Atheig
McClure Mason
Pittaburg
Sherman Manon
Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company
Tere
Tiegeil
Wies
Social Calendar Highlights Elegant Parties and Gatherings
A bustling social page describes gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Dayde, Miss Garrard, and Mrs Wagner. Events include an 8 PM reception, bridge games, and a garden picnic to Maymonds Wilt. Notables at events include Mrs G Oliver, Miss Garrard, Mrs Lippert, Miss Baird, and Miss Bash, with guests from Indianapolis Wheeling Parkersburg and Baltimore.
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Sara Qreeky
Arthur Thnopos
Lippert
Mhowniscenl Pu
Misa Baird
Louisville
Elrasur
G.G. Oliver
Miss Garrard
Misa Rashel
Amond D. Durr
Mra
Oliver
Mine Rannot
Fronor
Mrs. Oliver
Miss Baird
Misa Bosse
Mra Wagner
S Mall Tabline
Min U. Q. Oliver
Afm
Henry Haymond
Mea
Tunjamin J. Blackford
Parkersburg
Dwhchit Wagner
Wheeling
3Llen Lanse Garrard
Indianapolis
Anson D. Parr
Mian Garrard
Hert
Edward R. Davin
Miey Wallis
Cured Mrs. Guthrie and Son Return Home After Operation
Mrs D S Guthrie and her young son Morris arrived home Tuesday night from Altimare after an eleven week absence. The boy, aged about four or five, underwent an operation for a chronic bladder issue and was in a fragile state for weeks. Medical hopes say the procedure will restore strength and prevent future trouble. the family visited Grifton to visit relatives and rejoiced at his improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Gutherie
Morris
Altimare
Grifton
Death at Quiet Dell Claims Mrs Margaret Longinrite
Mrs Margaret Longinrite wife of Fancy Longinetta died at her home in Quiet Dell after a stroke and brain trouble She was 62 years old and survived by six children The funeral was held at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon and she was interred at Norman Cemetery in the Urath neighborhood.
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Margaret Longinrite
Fancy Longinetta
Howe
Phfol Dell
Weteek
Norman Cemetery
Urat
Remains of Nellie Drummond Laid to Rest
Obituary note records the death of Nellie Drummond a daughter of Mr and Mrs Drummond after long illness. She died Tuesday evening and was interred in Elk View Cemetery with pallbearers J P Nettleton W D Nuttar J P Flynn W S Tr Haynes Prof Fods Buntette and Prof Orie McConkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Drummond
Nettie Deunenand
Haigghter
Drumuvord
M Jong
Chay
Elk View
J.P. Nettleton
WD. Nuttar
J.P. Flynn
Tr. Haynes
Fods Buntette
Orie McConkey
Premium Tilt of Poultry Show Issued
The premium tilt of the West Virginia Poultry Association was announced to be held next April at the exhibition grounds. Watt Lewis of the Merchants Task, superintendent of the association, distributed the premium book outlining awards and eligibility to exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Watt Lewie
Merchent
Fee
Anlage
Clarksburg Contractors Work on All Lane Building
In Clarksburg a group of contractors including Dobtrentor Denter Henry Atsikm Brow and others are at Pettinbato Dumsstay for the construction of an all lane building to be erected by the Clisone Trenk The Highding wit cowt He ime seightorhoot. The project is valued at 917000 with several contractors involved in the planned work.
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Clarksburg
BANE
Dobtrentor Denter Henry
Atsikm Brow Oreuk Bryan
Clarkebirg
Pettnnbato
Dumdstay
All Lane
Cenkrastore Tron Werkcerabsizgy Parlihm Trmmaciere Ulated Bhde
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Denham and
Highland
Anders
Wetzel County
Perry, Poot and Howard
York Corporation
Sompany
Ah Nyttio Company
E Mini
the Park
Carroll Comedy Company
Leo
Rome
Tina Pifferet
Cameron
W. Dodge Paint Supply Company
Y. M. CA
Parsons
Bonafield
Gawthrop
Idaho
F.G. Guinthrop
Hms
Hic
Guntloop
Innolins Tits
Tie Wax Ligt
Wid Wan
Reynoldeville
Wolf Summit
Willy Clarksburg
Thie Pupr
Xund
Court House
Ash
South Penn Oil Company
Starkey
Folsom District
Coal District
Bond
Albert Gl Mason
Dayde Wil Shtarters
Edure Meads
Heltan
Aptanaas
Edward BR. Dayls
Dhares
Louie Garard
Toon
Mie Garrant
Duliciine Oremre
John H. Dart
Wednembayey
Pike Street
Balwant Ro Duyin
Moore Jasleson
Sampel
Stjles
Basel
Mingo Horner
Mise Minich
Afenans
Lynn
Morner
Altxer
Cur Vanon
Maymond
Ewarts
Wallis
Miran Mow
Waliaste
Pat Man Dennett
Baltimom
Riles T. Loywndes
Irs
Henry Uayiend
Mackford
Lonnne Garrard
Indianapore
Mine Garrard
Aide Hoopes
Pioentante Pa
Alias Dadra
Touchceitle
Siew Homer
Moore Jacknent
Seiuruet
Ft Stiley
Durkersburg
Mina Walt
Philadelphia
Mia —Keblepoid
Smeeart Vorner
Kablegwrd
Vance and
Thonpeoe
Morrin Gutherie
Baltimore
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