Blaze wipes out Mannington business block on Market Street
A gas explosion at John Bingler's bakery on Market Street in Mannington early July 15 wiped out a two and three story block, destroying the Bank of Mannington, Clayton's drug store, Hess Hardware, Bassnett and Motler, and several others. Estimated loss $160,000. Firemen from Mannington and Fairmont with 1500 feet of hose contained the blaze by 6:90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bingler
Market Street
Bank of Mannington
Clayton
Busy Hee
Howard Atha
Charles Tobin
iHess Hardware Company
Bassnett and
Motler
Market and Water Streets
Clayton's Drug, Apes
He Hess Hardware Store
Bassnett
Diork
Exchange Bank of Mannington
Atha
Clarksburg
Reed
Fairmont
STATE DOCTORS Elected WV Medical Society Officers
The West Virginia Medical Society elected officers at its Webster Springs meeting. President Frank LeMoyne Mapp Wheeling Vice president J L Bloss Huntington Secretary A P Butt Davis Treasurer H G Nicholson Charleston Next meeting to be held in Charleston in May 1912. Washington July 15 Democratic leader Underwood plans to confer with Governor Wilson at Sea Girt on the Democratic Presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Medical Sociely
Webster Springs
Frank LeMoyne Mapp
Wheeling
J. L. Bloss
Huntington
A. P. Butt
Davis
H. G. Nicholson
Charleston
Washington
Underwood
Wilson
Train derailment injures single passenger near Leaven track
A Michigan Central train No. 9 left the track westbound near Leaven, running on ties for a quarter mile. Only passenger Mrs. Malody of Chicago was seriously hurt. In Washington, copper salts used to preserve foods will be banned starting January 1, per a safety decision signed by Secretary Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azoo
Mich
Michigan Central
Waehtngton
D. C
Wilson
Woman Arrested on Goat Poisoning Charge in Hollow Home
Mrs. Pehtoveskel was arrested this morning charged with poisoning several goats owned by Yamen Capacoka at her Hollow street home. She posted bond to appear before Justice Carter on Monday night for trial at officebook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pehetoveskel
Y Hollow
Mite Rosebeth Smith Dies After Illness in Brown
Rosebeth Smith Mite wife of George T. Smith of Brown died Sunday morning from complications of diseases. She is survived by her husband and three children. Funeral and burial planned for Tuesday afternoon at Brown.
Operation successful for Baker department clerk Frank Feinbegg
Frank Feinbegg, popular denial clerk at Baker department store, underwent a surgical operation at St. Mary hospital Sunday. He rallied and is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Feinbegg
Baker Department Store
St. Mary’ Hospital
Night watchman fatally injured in railroad accident
Washington July 16 Impeachment case of Judge Archbald before Senate managers from the House as five member select committee prepares rules for trial A night watchman B Haught fatally injured near Folsom Sunday morning when run over by a freight train Both legs severed lower body crushed he died after rapid transfer to Morrison's Memorial hospital Glendale local railroad men knew him well
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Washington, D. C
Archbald
Commerce Court
Senate
House
Clayton
Judiciary Committee
United States
B. Haught
Folsom
Nees
Haughty
Ani
Tilta
Smithfield
Morrison's’ Memorial ‘Hospital
Glendale
Huught
Hearing Tonight in Justice Jackson V. Carter Court
Dolph Wolf will be given a hearing in Justice Jackson V. Carter's court Monday evening at 7 o'clock. He is charged with threatening to do bodily harm to George W. Crawford, and for future protection Crawford seeks a peace bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Wolf
Jackson V. Carter
George W. Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Wolf
Socialists nominate county ticket with several officials
Socialists have nominated the following ticket in this county State senator A L Knight of Mr Clare Judge of the criminal court Walter R Jones of Clarksburg Short A R Conaway of Bristol Prosecuting attorney Deco Van Horn of Salem Member of Delegates Charles J Kerr of Stinnaton and C K Weaver of Clarksburg Assistant Henry Schutte of Amaston County commissioner Hile Brentyoss of Clistal County surveyor W R Hick bran of Bristol
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Knight
Mr. Clare
Walter R. Jones
Clarksburg
A. R. Conaway
Bristol
Deco van Horn
Salem
Charles J. Kerr
Stinnaton
C. K. Weaver
Ansemor
Henry Schutte
Adamston
Hile Brentyoss
Clarksbure
W. R. Hick ‘Bran
Bristal
Inter state Commerce Commission report on express companies
Washington July 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission releases a sweeping report on the thirteen large express companies. It outlines substantial rate reductions averaging around fifteen percent, broad regulatory reforms, and extensive changes in operating practices aimed at modernizing the express business nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Inter~state Commerce ‘Commission
United States
Bartenders Local 105 Install Officers at Meeting
Bartenders Local 105 of the Bartenders International League installed officers Sunday with A. Davis as president Bernard Coughlin as vice president A A Crawford as chaplain C M Proctor as secretary Michael Waters as treasurer Fred Gite as inspector A Hawthorne as inside guard and George Howe as outside guard The event was followed by a recited item at Bridgeport Bethel church Tuesday night at 3 oclock for members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartenders International League
A. Davis
Bernard Coughlin
A. A. Crawford
C. M. Proctor
Michael: Waters
Fred Gite
A. Hawthorne
George Howe
Local board delay postpones season start due to weather
A weather disrupted schedule prompts the board of review to postpone the estnliv ion heli no season until tomorrow morning. Officials expect improved conditions to allow a safer start and will update on the new start time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Estnlivion Heli
John L Hardy 58 Dies After Illness at Milford Road Home
John L Hardy aged 58 dies at his mother in law Mrs Nano Lowry on West Milford road Sunday at 8 oclock after a lingering illness. He is survived by two brothers S M of Lumbaport and Dr Hargy Wing in the middle West and a sister Mrs S G Bomney of Guyeville. Funeral at Mrs Lowels home Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock with Rev O Dale King of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Hardy
Lowe
O. Dale King
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marathon runner dies in heat in Stockholm
In Stockholm on July 15 F Lazard the lone Portuguese runner in yesterday's marathon died in hospital after collapse from heat exhaustion near mile nineteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
F. Lazard
Convention Acts Will Be Defended In Chicago Seat Dispute
Washington July 16 President Taft and National Committee leaders Hilles Sanders Grana and ex Senator Dick conferred on a prepared statement to refute charges that Taft delegates at the Chicago convention were unfairly seated. The statement, indicating a thorough review of every contest, will be publicized by the national committee or by House and Senate members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bresident Taft
Nations
Hilles
Sanders
Grane
Taft
Chicago
National Committee
House
Senate
Lot Sale Promises Grand Highland Park Auction
Tomorrow in Clarksburg the Highland Park real estate sale will start at 7 AM in the park. The grounds are prepared with a new cement fountain and electric lights, street paving from the river bridge to the park, and music for buyers. Willison and Dennison Company oversee pricing and a guiding “take on takes” event. attendees are urged to arrive early, with car routes listed for easy access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Highland Park
Avtland
Willison and
Dennison Company
Sal
Atakes
State Bankers Elect Officers at White Sulphur Springs
The West Virginia Bankers Association met at White Sulphur Springs and elected officers for the year: President Maron Matthews of Lewisburg, Vice President Gien Barnes of Fairmont, Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Hill of Charleston. The meeting site for next year was referred to the executive committee, which was authorized to appoint legislative and executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Bankers Association
Child dies at Pitcairn mine in brief illness
The seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spitsford died Monday at 9 am after a short illness of cholera infantum. The funeral is planned for Tuesday morning with burial in Holy Cross cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Spitsford
Pitcairn
Holy Cross Cemetery
George Harris Pays Fine for Drunkenness at Station
George Harris paid a fine of 1 dollar after being arrested Saturday evening at the Balimore and Ohio railroad passenger station for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Railroad policeman J A Campbell reported the incident to Justice G H Gordons court on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harris
G. H. Gordon
Balimore and Ohio Railroad
J.A. Campbell
Operatives Strike in New Bedford Mills
Operatives in twelve cotton mills in New Bedford Massachusetts struck to protest the grading fines system of wages. They staged a demonstration, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Sugar Prices Rise Across Refined Grades
New York July 15 refined sugar prices advanced ten cents per two hundred pounds across all grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Grain Market Report
Gada July 16 TYee closed 1 01 ectn 18 4B a4 details unclear from readable OCR but indicates grain price movements and closing values at market session in Chicago. No additional names or organizations clearly legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gada
Nominated Postmaster for Washington District
A transcribed late telegraph item reports Stephen Tesla has been nominated to be postmaster in Washington. Details are garbled with errors but indicate an appointment in the Washington post office.
Ten ONS Police Court Session Delayed. Drunkenness Fines Set
The usual police court session was not held this morning as officers made no arrests. Mayor Frank R. Moore presided Sunday and disposed of cases. Steven Wise drew ten days in jail or $10 fine plus costs for drunkenness. Two men paid $480 fines for street drunkenness, another for disorderly conduct, and one more for drunkenness after default. Washington reports the president signed bills granting pensions to several named individuals in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Moore
Steven Wise
Costa
Estate Administrations Record in County Court
County court completed estates of John J Hughes and Calvin Davis. Mary E Davin qualified as administratrix of Calvin Davis estate with bond at 8000. Surety listed. Appraisers include Clyde Reynolds, Emory Shtevas, and B Tyson. Harntap qualified as administrator of F Seese estate with bond at 800. Surety listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ji. Hughes
Sherif Percy ‘Byré
Mary E. Davin
W. Harnier Surety
Roosevelt Indicates Attending Nation Convention Speeches Planned
Roosevelt indicated today that he would attend the convention. He is arranging his itinerary through Michigan and Kansas as he completes his speeches. The fragmented note mentions Ooseiel Oyster and local bays but is largely unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster
Bay
Itty
Colowsl Roosevelt
Piers Alye
Necaerhi
Michigan
Kansan
Funeral for John Litt Wed 6s years at Rosivillé home
The body of John Litt, aged about six years, who died Sunday morning at Hyshodie in the West End after lingering typhoid fever, was taken to his old home at Rosivillé, Lewis. Monday morning the funeral and burial will be held there. The deceased mother is a widow with two children, five brothers, and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Litt
Hys'hedie
Rosivillé
Lewis
Eatepeaa Tee
Mrothare
Slater
Trial of George W Gray for assault ends in bond set
In a Saturday evening trial before Justice W F Camp, George W Gray faced charges of assault and battery against George Wheemtine on Chineta Street. The court found MacK equally guilty and required a bond of five dollars to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gray
Camp
Asseni
Jing
George
Chineta
Mack
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Mannington
Bingler
Beverly
Elizabeth Smith
Brown
Mite
Rosebeth Smith
George T. Smith
Hincae
Sarah Lewis
Kathryn] Baker
Amdt
Arnot
Berema
Conrae
Socdgd
Héll
Amdi
Pital
Night Watchman
Judge Archbald
Recitan
John Hardy
Natcy Lowe
Cabell
Royal & Cabell
Rionmond
Cmicago Grain Market
Tesla
Grorgn F. Brown
Sitamorville
Mownderille
Bumiuel “Mooney
Burataraere
Hiram Campbell
John Hitt
Roasville
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