Wealth, Love and Departure Loom in a Quiet Drama
A tale follows George Markinson as he schemes to win Miss Scarborough with a future deal while others court her, leading to a dramatic farewell. He confesses plans to depart for a far country, hoping to compel a marriage proposal or push her toward choice. The piece closes with railway passenger stats from Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Sperry Aes
Indy
Miss Scarborough
Miss Scarbor
Hadlig
Ton
Tie
Burt
Vadernoo
Ebattz
Saylis
George Markinson
Confession Endorses Cardui Woman's Tonic
A woman named Eula Mae Reid testifies Cardui cured her stomach and digestion problems after months of spitting up and fatigue. She reports 10 pounds weight gain and renewed energy. The ad claims Cardui strengthens the womanly constitution and asks readers to buy from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Mae Reid
Cardui
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Dept
Death Rumors Surround Jack Shanley Mystery
Fragmentary text hints at the death of Jack Shanley aged 34 in Ames. References to Henry Stapler, Bias Molet Lancaster, theatrical ties to Clarkeburg and St. Marie, and whispered secrets imply a dramatic funeral or disappearance linked to a theater company. Details are unclear within the damaged piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Marc
Mick
Jack Shanley
Henry_M- Stapler
Tubarnbals
Boverel
Bias Molet Lancaster
Dewoit
Clarkeburg
Stansey
Bo Wankuta
Witte
Stanteys
Vere
Concert Program Mixes Vocal Solos and Band Pieces
The program features a vocal solo by Margaret Stitt and a trombone solo by Lampe. It lists selections including Sacred Potpourri Joy to the World and Star Spangled Banner, with performances by the Bernhouse and French Patrol ensembles and a National Selection by Gus Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Bani
Feigg
Memorial Service For Modern Maccabees In Clarksburg
Memorial service to be held Sunday for the Modern Maccabees of Clarksburg assisted by Salem members at Williams Hall Second Street. Public invited to attend with neighboring tents and groups. Services begin at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Knights
Modern Maccabees
Clarksburg
Salem Wall
Williams ‘Ell
Second Street
Ovcfock
Fatally Wounded Man Walks Six Miles After Shootout
Anton Novak, 27, of Shebogan, walked six miles from Manitowoc to Kiel after fatally wounding his wife and her parents in a shooting affray. He was arrested in a physician's office and jailed. A cemetery lot receipt dated July 10 was found among his belongings. Mrs Novak filed for divorce last week.
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Manitowoc
Anton Novak
Shebogan
Kiel
Wis
Jai
Annual Institute of Harrison County Teachers Begins Monday
The Harrison County teachers institute will meet for five days at the courthouse starting Monday August 2. Instructor AW Wait man and T Barbe of the university will lead sessions. other instructors have not been selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Court House
AW Waitman T. Barbe
University
Dean Charles Hogg Resigns From West Virginia Law School
Morgantown July 17 Dean Charles Hogg head of the West Virginia University law school sent his resignation to the board of control. Hogg cited a better position offered to him. His successor will be named soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Charles ‘Mogg
Law School
West Virginia University
Las
Board of Control
Hogg
Recruiters Plan Week in Richwood by Army Station
Sergeant J N Feishy of the Tocal recruiting station will remain in Richwood Monday for a week to recruit men for the United States Army service. He aims to enlist eligible local men during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ‘N. Feishy
Tocal
United States Army
Richwood Moniay
Western Maryland Shops and Power Plant Nearing Completion
Announcement from Keyser that the new concrete shops power plant roundhouse and turntable for the Western Maryland railroad at Millersdale above Ridgley are to be turned over by contractors on August 1. Completion expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
Western Maryland Railroad
Millersdale
Marriage License Issued to Starkey and Phorp
A marriage license has been issued to Jorge F P Starkey and Mary B Phorp. In consequence of labor scarcity and high wages, especially for farm workers, employers seek to attract immigration from England to Quebec, Canada, during 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorge FP Starkey
Mary B. Phorp
Quebec
Can
Local social notes from Clarksburg and surrounding area
Clarksburg and nearby towns report a flurry of visits and arrivals. Notables include Mrs. Kemp and son visiting, Dr. Cavalier of Barbour handling business, and families such as the Whistler and Cook circles seen in town. Several residents travel from Baltimore and Weston, with neighbors hosting gatherings and courting best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Amea
Sharpe
Ive U Lokge
Friasy
Roy
Natwral Gas
Mtbis
S. Fegithfield
E. Kemp
Jeeburg
S. A. Cavalier
Bargrly
M. ©. Whiteman
Joseph Bell
Ray Newlin
Clarksburg
Frank Whistler
SmithMeld
Whistler
Httle
Baltimore
Mad
Obhey
Blanche Cook
James McGarvey
Sop
Clovia
Acumston
Ste
A. C. Kelly
F. K. Grove
Herd
Herd. Recently Looking After Nipail
Emma G Hal
Weston
Woman Suffering Healed by Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Grayville residents Mrs Jessie Schaar and Mrs William Tully report relief from female complaints and painful periods after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. They praise the product and encourage others to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
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Lydia EL
Pinkham
Grayville
Tfl
Jessie Schaar
Main St
Chicago
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ali
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wilam Tully
Ogden Avenue
Lydia E.pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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Nusbaum
W. Main St
Fides
Iota Prane
Renitel
Bricha
Dion
Zuke
Tabanan
Michigan City
Bam
Annual Institute
Bean Hogg
Richwood
Tully
Vader
Boggs & Buhl
Rittssurgh, PA
T.’J. Lynch & Company
Frian
Lynch Building
Zac
Clarksburg Wholesale Crockery Company Co. P. Stout
Empire National ‘Bank
Empire National Bank
Fourth Sts
W. VA
Merchants National Bank
Lincoln
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