False imprisonment suits seek major damages in key Kemmerer case
Final disposition of the Hirikes case of M S Kemmerer et al in the West Virginia circuit court. Judge Nathan Golf ruled the federal court lacked jurisdiction and dismissed the bill. Contempt filings against two judges and other officials were noted as the matter concluded.
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M.S. Kemmerer
Phonan Lagzerty
Nathan Golf
Miors
Mitel
Frge Tolin Jackson
Jude Gotting
Federal Court
Sid
Hixzgerty
Bernard Flahe
Jer
Jackson
Moonshiner Held for Court
Samuel Wyatt, a noted moonshiner, was arrested by Deputy Hupp and brought before U.S. Commissioner Thomas Spates for a hearing. Witnesses testified to illicit brandy and evasion of the Inn, with Wyatt’s bond set at 200, or he remains in custody pending October term.
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Samuel Wyatt
Tate States
Marschal
B.D. Hupp
Rich Mountains
United States
Thomas So Spates
Monilay Anorni
Quail
Jim
Lim
Wyatt
Gommins
Eloner
Lyons and Cochran wedding in Parkersburg
A quiet Parkersburg wedding united Miss Int Cochran of Charleston with Jo B Lyons of Clarksburg. Rev J C Johnson officiated in Mrs Mary Emtohinor’s home on Market Street. The bride wore white organza over taffeta with a large bouquet. guests dined on a peach colored meal. The couple left for Brevard before settling in Clarkesburg. Lyons was a prominent local businessman.
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Apt
Mary Emtohin
Market Street
Parkersburg
Miss Int Cochin
Charleston
Jo. B. Lyone
Clarksburg
J C. Johnson
Laneie
Lyot
Bureka
Brebrivind
Clarkelmrg
Trod Cochrr
Mary Hinchinson
Metropolitan Sold To Heymann At Public Auction
The Metropolitan property, a saloon and restaurant, was sold at a public auction before the federal building on Monday at 1 o clock. Fro. t. Box for the Metropolitan Brewing Company of Wheeling bought the property for 8100, with competing bids reaching 6000 in the forenoon and 700 in the afternoon. The purchaser will continue operating the business under new ownership.
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Ah Metropolitan Hee
Nigar Sia Diatete
Federal Building
Carl Shi
Avelloneer
W. Gor Jing
Fro. T. Box
Mevnonn Brewing Company
Wheegline
Vlapeed
Rexinuit
Bremen
Cory Loyd Duff
Railroad Trestle Destroyed by Fire Near Ty Hyp Creek
A fire destroyed a trestle on the 1a & Pittsburg division of the Mary & Ohio railroad near Ty Hyp Creek last Saturday midnight. Four freighters were due around 3, Weston reported seeing the blaze in time to stop a passing train and save it. Repair crews began rebuilding the trestle, delaying trains only a few hours. One engine dropped debris after passing over the trestle.
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Pittsburg
Mary & Ohio Railroad
Laat Creek
Weston
Senator Clark Improves After Operation
A terse medical bulletin reports Senator Clark is improving after surgery in Topeka. Details are scarce and the release notes the condition as hopeful with no complications disclosed. The public figure remains under observation as doctors monitor recovery progress.
Jail Guard Prevent Lynching Amid Negro Suspects
A vigilant local militia guards the jail to prevent mob violence against African American detainees accused of harming Mrs Smith. No riot occurred overnight as authorities maintain security.
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Avennian Reas
Gailsden
Institute of Preachers Opens Three Day Session
The Institute of Preachers held by the United Brethren church meets in Adamston with services day and evening for three days at Soullock. Dr Oliver of Stonelou will deliver the opening sermon. The Young Christian Union convention starts Saturday at Soullock and continues through the Sabbath. A good program has been arranged and all will attend the services.
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Institute of the Graffon Ain Backhannon Sistricts
United Brethren Church
Adamston
Soullock
Oliver
Stonelou
So'elock x. m
Janes Hamilton Robbery Report At Wheeling Hotel
James Hamilton, of this city, reported Sunday that Yancy Brown, a porter at the St. Charles hotel on Water Street, stole a hip gold watch. Hamilton arrived Saturday night and checked in. about $60 remained in his pockets with no money taken. Brown was arrested but Hamilton refused to swear out a warrant, leaving the case unresolved while he decides next steps.
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James Hamilton
Wheeling
Yancy” Brown
St. Charles
Water Street
Hamilton
Brown
Kelles Muc
Burns Fisaco Away in This City
Michral Burns a well known resident of its county died Monday morning at 2:80 o clock from illness. Survived by wife and five children Mrs John Hesscon Mrs Michael Jennings and others. Funeral from the Charley of the Immaculate Conception in this city Tuesday morning at Davelock. Burial in Tol y Cross cemetery.
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Michral Burns
Gypay
John Hesscon
Michael Jennings
Clorkebing
Dangi Toe
Newark
Asinute
Hn West
Odavelock
Toly Cross Cemetery
City Schools Levy Shows Tax Reduction in Recent Board Action
City board of education met Saturday to set the annual levy. Teachers fixed at 6 1/2 cents on the hundred dollars. building fund 5 cents. interest on bonds 1 1/2 cents, total levy 5 1/2 cents. Last year total levy was 7 5/8 cents, with salaries rising for superintendent and teachers. Ida Higley received a notable salary increase in the primary department. Ellsworth Mitchell died at one year old from cholera infantum. funeral arrangements set for later.
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Mises Ida Higley
Express Train Derailed Near Bristol. Sixty Five Aboard Safe
An express train from St Louis to New York left the rails near a Bristol tunnel. The freight train of several cars was wrecked, but all sixty five persons aboard the passenger express escaped injury.
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St. Louis
New York
Jury
Tunnel
Bristol
West End Sunday School Picnic
West End Sunday school plans a trip to the park for a grand Methodist picnic. A special car will pick up members and friends at Point Comfort Tuesday at nine o'clock, with overshady on the Point pack floor baskets and coats to be taken. Young children require escorts or parental supervision.
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West End
Point Comfort
Grand Methodist
Pienic
Point
Tare
Chaldman
Mrs Crawford Makes Assignment at Glen Elk
Mrs Maggie St Crawford owner of the Arlington hotel in Glen Elk made an assignment on May day naming Samay W Gordon as trustee with power to issue warrants on her property excluding some items. Proceeds are to be distributed among creditors including WW Lakw Atotler Sie 22 Glen Bike Prodoeg and Mend Hrothiens with amounts listed.
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Maggie St. Crawford
Arlington Hotel
Glen Elk
Mi Sollee
Glen Bike Prodoeg
New officers named for West Virginia Casualty Co
The board of directors of the West Virginia Casualty Co. held a special meeting in the Porilyes building to appoint officers after recent deaths and vacancies. John Z. Cornwell was elected president and director. vacancies created by the death of Charles B. Pride were filled. W. R. Meserve was made general manager with D. Carter continuing as secretary. New officers include Cornwell as president Wilson as vice president and treasurer Meserve as general manager Carter as secretary and others in key posts.
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Phe
West Virginia Casualty Canging
Porilyes
HHS
John Z. Cornwell
Tony
Sui
Lowndes
Charles B. Pride
W. R. Meservle
Levi
Ritchie County
D. Carter
John At. Cornwell
TB. Wilson
W. BR. Mesopylc
Af. Carter
Wa Pe
W. Tohri
Adersay
Taden Tracy
Hardesty to Speak at MacCabees Reunion
The Parkersburg Maccebees will hold a county reunion in City Park on Thursday July 2 with many attendees from Clarkaburg Knights. Noted speakers include Kay T. Young state commander of Ohio and F. T. Hornesty from Clivesurg. Fire safety and camp activities are planned for the event.
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Parkersburg
City
Thureday
Clarkaburg
Train No 22 wreck devastates Morgansville near station
A derailed Chesapeake era express at Morgansville injures many as freight No 31 crashes nearby. Engine 2062 and several cars leave the track sparking a major delay. No serious injuries reported though wreckage blocks lines. rescue teams rush to scene.
Mutineers Kill Russian Officer In Warsaw Clash
In Warsaw today July 17 an unknown aggressor fired on soldiers, killing a Russian officer and wounding others. The mutineers reportedly dispersed under fire as authorities detained several suspects.
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Warsaw
Russi
Jircuit
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