Burglary Attempt Ended With Intruder Beaten Thrown Out
At about five in the morning Mrs. Wine woke to find a man inside the Water Street home. She screamed and her husband grabbed the intruder, who claimed to be shot at but offered no clear account. The man, identified as Charles McMillan, was held and then thrown into the street. No prosecution yet as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wine
Water Street
Bie
Bibi
Alt
Berm
Premiums Offered for Houses by Clarkaburz Board
The Clarkaburz Board of Impreselers announces premiums for housing projects. Funds totaling 1,000 are allocated to premium incentives for completing certain cooperative homes in Hast Clarkabina town. First awards begin January with four premiums listed: top prize 400, second 100, third and other premiums totaling 1400 yearly for fifteen years for a Hewmtfving afawn in the company’s widitlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkaburz
Bk JF
Anthony Bowe
He Yard
Comepany
Church of God Visitors From Watfer Obio and Pennsylvania
Two representatives of the Church of God arrive for potential meetings. Rev. Thomas Smift of Wat fer Obio and Rev. The He Troan of Pennsylvania intend to arrange talks if possible but have not fixed a date or length of stay.
Grafton Hosts Free Exhibition In Front Of Court Tonight
Fragmentary text notes a baseball event at Grafton with a color line team and an apparent free exhibition by "Happy" Osborn and the Opera House hand. Details are unclear but reference a community game and a public show tonight.
Clarksburg Victorious Over Weston In Close Contest
The Clarksburg YMCA team defeated Weston 13 to 14 in a hard fought game. Clarksburg started strong, Weston rallied late but fell short as visitors struck for timely hits and steals while the home squad fought to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg Y. M. C. A
Xaime
Pall Her
Weston
Clarksburg
Clirksturg
Faremont and Chirkeburg Traction Pushes Toward Wilsonburg
Construction progresses on the Faremont and Chirkeburg Traction line toward Wilsonburg with ballast work pending along the route. crews are actively at work west of Wil ee and on roadside tasks as the line nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faremont & Chirkeburg
Adtaiston
Wolf Line
Wilsonburs
Wil
Phe
Thor Company
Te Saening
Special Council Session to Decide City Department Reform
A special council meeting is planned for Friday night to review a report from the committees on the municipal department reform. The session aims to determine permanent changes in the city department structure and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftw
Stealey Family Reunion Set at West Tarkaburge Home
Mr and Mrs John Stealey will host a family reunion at their West Tarkaburge home in the evening. Relatives are expected to attend and the Northview band led by Mr Stealey will perform and participate. A supped supper will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stealey
West Tarkaburge
Northview Band
Mr. Stealey
Salem Charter Echoes War and Poems From Salem Letter
A torn salem letter discusses the defeat of the charter, local unrest, and attempts to raise funds. It mentions the Express management, lingering gang activity, and seeks about $21.50 aid. The writer shares a poem and reflects on roads, business prospects, and upcoming summer construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Pelegram
W- Va
Charter
Sluice
Chaekatom
Express
Morton
Dr Cooke Appointed to High Position in Kentucky Diocese
Rev Thomas W Cooke former rector of Christ Episcopal Church here moves to Lexington next week to assume a senior role in the Kentucky diocese. He will oversee two or three industrial schools, several church papers and three or four churches. Clarkebury citizens regret his departure yet extend best wishes to him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W- Cooke
Christ Episcopal
le Kentucky Dioces
Clarkebury
Linaclf Msl
Infirmary Picnic Slated For Inmates Next Sunday
Superintendent J S Davia of the county infirmary plans its annual picnic for inmates next Sunday. The Northview band will be engaged for the occasion and will perform, providing a hearty spread with the season’s best refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J S. Davia
County Infirmary
Northview
Wilsonburg and Shinnston Baseball Clash Set
Wilsonburg and Shinnston baseball teams schedule a Tuesday game at the ball park, a hotly contested matchup with a 2:30 start. General admission 25 cents, ladies admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsonburg
Shinnston
Mrs Springer Is Dead in Marriwall County
A notice reports the death of Mrs. Springer wife of John D. Springer from an illness at her home. Neighbors and friends in Marriwall County mourn her sudden passing and express sympathy to the Springer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Springer
Teton
Spritger
Marriwall
Oil notes from Filom district show oil shows on multiple wells
In the Filom district South Penn has completed No.2 on the OB Hall and a small oil show will be shot. The same company’s No. 3 on the 62 Wy Fayell farm shows 15 feet in strand and oil. No. 2am W. B. Starkey has drilled 1200 feet with oil from the tray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filom
South Penn Haa
Little Daughter Arrives at Banker’s Home
A fragmented notice reports the birth of a daughter to George Ly Danan and family. The text mentions a president of a savings bank and references Now Martinsville with unclear details. The readable portion confirms the arrival this morning at 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banker
George Ly Danan
RT Lanvniies & Cole Savings Bank
Ay West, Virginia
Yuksimi
Mie
Stelook
Sermon on Sun and Moon Promises Joshua Prayer Talk
The sermon outlines Joshua's twelve hour prayer and divine aid during the Jericho era. It promotes a pamphlet selling over 500 copies, detailing Joshua's disposition, character, biography from Moses to his death, and battles with Jericho Ai and Gibeon. The preacher invites all to Sunday night services at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua
Bert Virginia
Penney Keanin
Moses
Joahua
Bia
Ila
Jashua
Jericho
Leagre
Ullraven
Jodi
Gibeon
Ajalon
Eagles Organize Fraternal Meeting in Reed Hall
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held a lively meeting at Reed Hall on Pike Street with 73 or more in attendance. A temporary organization was formed and plans were made to apply for a charter at once and to stage a big banquet soon. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday with expectations of a larger turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Reed Hall
Pike Street
Miendange
JB. Flyuit
Coyne
Secrebery
Amd
Test well to be drilled in Gilmer County lease effort
A group led by Mr Dakota plans to lease a large block of territory in Gilmer County. They own a 200 acre farm and intend to test the area with a test well. Mrs Jacobs will accompany the trip to arrange the drilling. The farm lies in a supposedly productive region believed to be a paying tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Jacobs
Lewis County
Mr. Post
Tin Post
Pune
Gilmer County
Dacota
Jacobs
Uti
Squire Goulan Drinks Water After Long Labor
The text reports Squire Samuel W Goulan drinking water after days of labor and toil. It notes his efforts and dedication, describing his fatigue and hope that his work will be valued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Goulan
Pranels
Crowd at Union Land theater enjoys strong turnout
A large patronage filled the Union Land theater last night with attendance near the previous night. The company led by Babyalin plans a public reception after Saturday’s matinee while manager Carroll negotiates vaudeville acts from famous Hosters in Cincinnati. Resurrection may tour in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Land Theater
Uhroighout
Weil
Babyalin
Pid Tech
Carroll
Forbidd en City Disciplines Drunken Scissors Grinder
An itinerant scissors grinder was taken to Adamaton by order of the mayor for drunken behavior. He had ground all the old nawa in the city and was jailed after drinking heavily. The mayor, exhausted, ordered stricter measures to prevent further incidents. Two other plain drunks paid fines and were released.
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Adamaton
Public Spirited Association interview on Clarkaville future
Anthony Bowen of the Public Spirited Association discusses Clarkaville's future, dividing residents into two classes pro and anti progressive. He warns non-progressive elements will be pushed aside and ridiculed by the association, with fines to be drawn on dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Bowen
Clarksburg
Darksburg
Aus
Bown
Clarkalive
Clarkaburg
Band Concert Tonight At Ute Opera House Benefit
The Opera House hosts a band concert tonight for a benefit. The program includes violin and piano pieces, comic sketches, a hypnotist act, and a closing salute with a pumpkin related finale, featuring various local performers and professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Dhue
Ute Oper Jouse
Seven Mumbers
Pws
Handipal
RBA Uniorense
Profs
Crow and Shinn
Osborne
Gregory
Wilko
Beuisa
Siripea
J. AL ‘Shinn
Slim
Master Carpenter Appointed for Baltimore and Ohio Division
W. T. Hopke of Wheeling is named master carpenter for the Manengale division of the Bedtintaty and Ohio railroad at the BR and O. Beltswood and Tellaire sites are noted, with prior work at Benny weed Junction and supervision by Mr. Wopika. vacancy follows the death of former master carpenter G. W. killed by a train strike near Belagion.
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W. ‘T. Hopke
Wheeling
Uiaten
Baswood
Tellaire
Menongah
Ube
Mc Hooke
G. W
Death Relieves Sufferings Relentless Illness Ends
Mise Rose Vinci died at 8:06 this morning at 653 Mulberry street after years of invalidism. She had suffered greatly, cared for by her sister May Nogee, and the funeral arrangements were set for a later hour with Rev. L M Borvad officiating. Interment will be at Shigaslow cemetery by the T. D. O. F. group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Rose Vincipone
Hee Sivdube
W. Boggess
Mulberry Street
Lomuriam
LM. Borvsad
Shigaslow
T. D
Woaiktere
Right of Way Purchased for Rail Route Expansion
The Fairmont and Clarkebirg section secures another eight miles of right of way from Adamatan to Wilemburg for Rail Route 1b. The line will have two routes, one along the public highway and the private property, with compensation discussed for Col Me Vewncix. The company maintains the right of way until the public highway and track are laid, a move seen as strategic amid rival pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont & Clarkebirg
Adamatan
Wilemburg
Teachers Taking Examination at Central Show Building
Reported in the Central show building today teachers sat for a uniform examination under the supervision of Superintendent Ta W. Odin and others. About 22 men attended with 10 listening to questions on English and history and plans for a seminar tomorrow afternoon. Mine Lanne of Parkersburg will return home Saturday as Petinery arrives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgcin
Collyck
Ta W. Odin
Ottoy We Ladwi
Clyde Martin
Fis
Parkersburg
Col
Todlay
Wikonburg
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Clarksburg Industrial Company
Grafton
Nome Boys
Und
Uch
Clarksb
Smith
SALEM CHARTER _ ECHOES
Sume
Wien
Axte
Mra. Moldin
Wilconturi
Rity
DR. Cooke
Kentucky
Lexington
State
Wilsonburg VS. Shinnston
Ife
Fuiranont
Hall Well
Finid
Starkey Hole
Sep Greary
AME
Pam Phlet
Eagles
Gordon
Wes Tn
Mense
Pike
Gmiciel Mutice
Baltimore &Ohio
Virginia Bogerss
Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction’ Company
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