Martial Law at Scene of Battle Near Paint Creek
Major James J. Pratt with 200 infantry arrived by special train from Mount Gretna Pa to Paint Creek Junction. Troops encamped at Mucklow under General Eliott while authorities plan martial law and patrol four miles of territory. Miners from the Kanawha river head toward the creek as soldiers assure locals no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
James J. Pratt
Second Infantry
Paint Creek Junction
Chesapeake and Ono Ralway
Mount Gretna
C. D., Sillett and Sheris
Smith
Mucklow
Eliott
L. Guy Levy
Piliott
Kanawha River
Hanley
Paint Creek
Billett
Holly Grove
Handley
Glasscock
Imperial Coal Company
Poytontare
J. ¢. Hutampl Jer
Amd
Pratt
Fayettesville
Charles A. Wonda
G. M. Ford
J. A. Robins
Lievienang FL. Ridley
Broefeld
Medienl Department
R. ©. Sherwood
Adjutant General’s Offee
W. B. Jones
Fayettevilles
Harold Cornwell
Mine Examination Dates For Foremen And Bosses
A mine examination for foremen and boss workers will be held at Pallmont on July 1 and August 1. It is urged that the date not be overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallmont
A Marriage License Issued to Sitcott and Brows
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Harry U. Sitcott and Dajay O. Brows in a local civil records filing. The document confirms their legal union and records the couple’s names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry U. Sitcott
Dajay
Freight Handlers Strike at Northern Pacific Yard
In Duluth Minnesota on July 27 freight handlers at the Northern Pacific rail yard walk out, about 1800 men, demanding thirty five to forty seats an hour for cement handling. Officials say the dispute could affect wages across the railroad system as an inquiry is started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Northern Pacific
Gailroad
Lecture by J G Adams at First Methodist Church
Texas temperance evangelist J G Adams who has lectured nationwide for twenty years will speak free to men at the First Methodist Episcopal Church corner Pike and Second Streets Sunday afternoon at sharp. Admission barred to boys under six. subject: Who Is the Strongest Man in the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Adams
Press of
Texas
United States
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pike
Second
Chicago Grain Market Report Distilled
Market notes show wheat at 8.4 to 8.8 with price around 71.25 for oats and fodder values. Chicago grain activity on July 22 indicates modest gains and steady demand across grains.
Seven Duluth aldermen freed on five thousand dollar bonds
Detroit July 27 seven of eight aldermen and the secretary of the common council committees were released on five thousand dollar bail after being arrested on charges of receiving or conspiring to receive bribes in the Bash railroad case. One alderman was released earlier and another’s charge was withdrawn. The secretary Schraiter remained in custody as the investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Common Counsel Committees
Wabash
Patrick Overton
Schraiter
Council Committees
William F Burns
Sam
New York
Post Office Denies Route Change for Lane's Bottom to Summersville
Washington July 27 The Post Office Department refused a request to alter the mail route from Lane's Bottom to Summersville Nicholas County to serve several residents. Officials said changing the route would require driving Persinger and Calvin and four other offices on a single trip, which was not deemed feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Lane's Bottom
Summersville
Nicholas County
Persinger
Calvin
Officer Sought After Dog Fight Incident In City
A warrant sought in Tusttew Jackson V Calera court targets George Teerhart of the local police. The case centers on Nero a large Dane owned by Jaco Bloch shot by police to stop a dog fight with Doda police dog. Nero was well known and beloved by central city residents.
Chidester Promoted During Government Service
Orpha A. Chidester, a leading member of Robert S. Sharp’s office force, chief Inspector of the U S postal service, returns from Washington D C to spend vacation with parents Mr and Mrs Z J Chidester and relatives. His appointment was made a year ago last May and has led to a free promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha A. Chidester
Robert S. Sharp
Postal Service of
United States
Washington, D. C
J. Chidester
Chidester
Mulntyre Seeks Help After Illness at Sister’s Home
Mrs. M. G. Mulntyre bookkeeper for Hope Natural Gas at Glen Bik is ill at her sister Mrs. P. J. Mauer’s home in Jones’s flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Mulntyre
The
Hope Natural Gas Company
Glen Bik
P. J. Mauer
Jones's Flate
Captain Sperry Ill After Bar Meeting
Captain M. G. Sperry is in a Jo cal hospital after a hospital visit following a state bar meeting. He entered under the impression typhoid fever threatened him but stomach trouble now appears to be the issue and typhoid is unlikely. His early recovery is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Sperry
Jocal
Preston Family and Guest Visit in Johnstown Trip
Mr and Mrs P M Preston and family of Johnstown with J W Hummel of New Philadelphia visit Mr and Mrs Earl G Wresbach in Lyon apartments East Main street. Heavy rain halts car travel so they stop in Beerexville and complete the remainder by trolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Preston
Johnstown
J. W. Hummel
New Philadelphia
Earl G. Wresbach
Lyon Apartments
East Main Street
Clartes
Beerexville
McCune Family Called to Viteburg for Funeral
Mr and Mrs Henry Mccune called to Viteburg by death of his mother Mrs H D Mccune. Mr McCune attended funeral of his father in Pittsburgh. Catherine Flora left for Salem to stay over Friday. Angeline Mora accompanying her. Mr Barnett Gries of Parkersburg visiting with travelers home from the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Viteburg
Htanehe
MeCune
Pittaburg
Metune
Catherine M. Flora
Salem
Rinday
Angeline
Mora
Fialer
Salem College
Mr. Bamutl
Salvation Army Spirit and Campaign in Clarksb urg
The article praises the Salvation Army's spiritual foundation and social work aiding the needy. It outlines a September 1940 fundraising campaign in Clarksbury to raise $20,000, with headquarters at 307 Oak Hall Building and committees led by local businesspeople and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Xis Foundation
Usder Thin
Open Jair Sressings
Patseraby
Weal Corpa
Kingdom of God
Clarkabure
Clarksburg
Campagnio
Oak Hall Duilding
Campaliey Mil
7. M. Hood
N. Flowers
Controls and Gas Committee
Olandus Weat
L. @. Horner
Virgil 4. Highland
Percy Byrd
Alleged burglar shoots and kills in Detroit
Detroit police report Fred Milne aged 21 shot and killed an alleged burglar, Patolian Livya Robinson, during an arrest for burglary. J T Edmonson, who witnessed the shooting, was shot in the arm. Milne was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Livya Robinson
Fred Miln
J.T. Edmonson
Milne
Highland Park B. president reports high daily sale figures
Highland Park B. reports that real estate sales have averaged about five thousand dollars per day since July 18 when the general sale was held. Several deeds have already been accepted by buyers, with many more awaiting final publication and closing in Clarkburg area properties with full improvements and utilities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Highland
Highland Park
Old Fale
Fegales
Henry H. Colling
Salem
Teast RB
Brown
Clarkebore
J. SW. Crocey
Allee Corpening
James J .Hidenter
T. Muir Watson
Willem A. Stickley
Harvey W. Barmer
Maury L Hanaford
Artwir Parsons
Wilt Taylor
Lynch
He Conk
Wil
Te Owens
Nylard
Humber
Wightand Park
Clarkyburg
Acquittals in Key Bodily Harm Case in Gordon Court
In a Friday night proceeding Judge Tistice G. H. Gordon acquitted Onn Walker and Graver Long of charges of bodily harm against Joan Richards Meinnelenbot. The case stemmed from an alleged assault occurring several days earlier at Richards Meinnelenbot’s home, following a warrant issued for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onn Walker
Graver Long
G. H. Gordon
Joan Richards
Meinnelenbot
Peter
Chautauqua Opens Tomorrow in Central School Grounds
The six day chautauqua begins tomorrow at 1 pm on the Central school grounds. A strong program combines instruction and entertainment and aims to attract Clarksburg residents to support a permanent event. Season tickets are 1.50 with singles at 25 cents. children under 15 pay 0.75. M Cochrane sets up the tent. Baltis will sermonize Sunday afternoon, with programs daily to fit all schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Chaulau|qum
Cochrane
Baltis
Ball Ground Prep Cleaned For Weekend Match
Cleanup crews led by C. Smith toil at the ball park diamond and outfield after flood damage from heavy Taing. The Knights and West Union square off Sunday at 3 oclock with Nellie Af T Wilson and local favorites in the lineup. Public access times listed 2:20 and 2:40 for court house events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
C. Smith
West Union
Knight Boys
Nellie Af T Wilson
Boston
Supreme Court
Clarksburg
Iecal
Court House
Nixon Couple Returns Home From Fechenton Visit
Mr and Mrs W Z Nixon return home to Fechenton after visiting friends in the city. They report a relaxing stay and plan to resume daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Z.nixon
Af Fechenton
Dire Wrestling
Dire City
Snd
Relax Iilvea
Honeymoon Trip In Pilot Balloon
In Kansas City late July observers report cool clear weather with light pall toward the northwest. Nine balloon entries compete for honors in an international race as two came from Akron Ohio and Cincinnati Ohio. Captain H Upson and Drifter pilot Charley Trautman will start from Kansas City with Hartman and Miss in wedding plans during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Moss
Ohio
Akron
IR. H. Upson
Charley ‘Trautman
Hartman
Mise Ale
Addenger Grills Wilson in Bitter Tar Campaign Speech
Representative Willi A. Rodenberg of New Jersey denounces Woodrow Wilson in a Tariff era political address in Washington. He attacks Bryan and praises Clink while quoting Wilson’s History of the American People to argue against the Democratic platform. He brands Wilson as a traitor to Bryan’s memory, drawing on public letters and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
D.C
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Boukles
Wilson
Rodenberg
Bryan
Clink
White House
Saloon Shooting in Chicago Claims Widow and Fights Off Daughter
Five masked men entered the saloon at Mrs Helen Bauman's place in Chicago and shot the widow and her daughter who attempted to defend the site. One assailant fled, leaving the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicago
Helen Bauman
Anon
Kidd Called Home After Aunt's Death in Rivesville
R Te Kidd was called home to Rivesville on Saturday by the death of his aunt Mrs Gallie Prickett aged 69 who died Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Te. Kidd
Rivesville
Gallie Prickett
Herbert Knox Smith
Hooda Roosevelt
New England
Connecticut
Rhode Tetaed
Me. Smith
Funeral services for Ferdinand Schmidt held after Northview death
A large crowd attended the funeral mass led by Salem Dees band for Ferdinand Schmidt of Point Marion. Survived by a widow and three sisters, he was 63 and a native of Frankh, formerly manager at the window Rina Works in Spring City, with services at Northgieig and burial at the Holy Kirtan cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehmidt
Northview
Northgieig
Salem Dees
Fillmmont Gratton
Weston
Point Marion
Paymere
Enswd
Sendel
Tunkral
Ferdinand Schmidt
Mbubt Werson
Robert Schmidh
Podnt Marion
Pha
Sere Tm
Sitendance
Mr. Scmidt
Frankh
Prax
Bealden
Dismissed arraignments outline in county court records
Disjointed report notes Chesley Moran held for assaulting Jonathan Garden with bonds not posted. Moran escaped while en route to county jail, pursued by officers but not captured, hearings set for later. Separate entries describe two men charged with feloniously beating Marie Urcheck, warrants dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesley Moran
Tndiatriad
Adailly
Balburday Moraine
G. EL. Garon’ Pourt
Jonathan Garden
Atley
Iin
Nini
Ie Tewa
Aji
Shim
John
Homer Richards
O. H. Gor
Don's Court
Marie Urcheck
Columbia Mine
Mor
Gordon
Air route investigation expands to Romalie Springs
The Post Office Department in Washington July 2 announced it will broaden inquiry into the air route from Tyexahoo Greenbeyer County to Pedro Monroe County to include Romalie Springs as part of the planned expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weshington
D. C
postoMles Department
Tyexahoo
Greenbeyer County
Pedro
Monroe County
Romalie Springs
Alfred Maines Held for Court in Federal Grand Jury Action
Alfred Maines is brought from Weston to the county hall to answer to a $200 bond hearing before Commissioner Morris as he faces a federal grand jury in Bis cade. Deputy Marshal B. D. Zips escorted Maines to the proceeding for arraignment on the charge described as boots lextee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Maines
Boots Lextee
Weston
Morris
Phillpot
B. D. Zips
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Bel
Mt. Gretna
Northern Pacific Railroad
Duluth City
Adams
Chicago
Giemin Market
Pittsburcer
Gov
Vonn Gill
John E. Giorgitwurg
Mr. Gill
Council
Jacob Bloch
MR. Chidester
Washinton
Sperry
Army’s
Man
Eesas City
Mise
Soual City
Addengerg
Catholic
Churela
Officer White
Irae County
Asault
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