Lawson Killed in Train Yard Accident at Wilkins
Delbert Lawson of Craigmoor, 24, single and employed with Elking, was instantly killed when struck by a shifting engine in Wilkins south yard at 1 am. The accident occurred as he was returning from town, with police and undertakers notified. An inquest was held at 8 am, his remains sent to his mother's home in Craigmoor for burial. Lawson was the son of Lewis Lawson and Mrs. Mary Lawson. He had worked at Elking several months and was unwed.
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Delbert Lawson
Craigmoor
Wilkins
Tawson
P. Wallon
Pahunty
Hin Thaney
Scott
Theody
Lewis Lawson
Mary ‘Lawson
Court Jurors Named for September Circuit Term
Grand jurors are drawn for the September term of the circuit court with a large list of names including Stanley, David, Hants, Hawker, Walter J, and many others. The grand jury sessions begin September 8 and the petit jury reports September 14 for duty.
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Grand Juroen
Stanley
David
Hants
Thomas Hawker
Willam A
Dave A. J. Garratt
Luther A. Bond
Cunningham
Walter J
Lewla Perrie
D. M. Cole
George W. Washburn
Lewis Payne
Ten Roy
Hil Hannah
Dorsey Cork
John J. Hoath
Lloyd Knight
Alicin M
Butetra
A.C. Booth
J. Smylie
Mechilng
D. W. Komper
J. W. Harbert
C.L. Roy
T. J. Methus
Herm E. Strother
Harry Wade
Inse Burnside
Eaoch Palmer
J. R. Wilson
A. J. Talbort
Frank’ Reynolds
Randolph
A. J
Tri State Reunion Of Odd Fellows To Be Held At Inland Park
The third annual reunion of the Tri State Iawamite of the Odd Fellows of Wea William Maryiant and Virginia will be held August 4 at Inland Park near Harpers Ferry. Prominent officers from Virginia West Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia will attend including Grand Master J.C. Cole Grand Secretary Bob Tillingsha and Deputy Grand Master DP Keesler. Several bands of music will be present and meals offered at reasonable prices with excursion rates planned.
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Odd Widlows
Wea Williain
Maryiant
Virgina
Inland Pak
Harpers Piery
Fehowine
Epenkerm
Edward Hy Bnster
Thug
Erand
Columb
J.C. Cole
Virginia
W. A. Jones
Maryland
Maratiter
West Vir- HA
Keesler
West Virginia
John Ft. Goodwin
Pstrand Alfw
Erelen Arand Todge
Sadie Auttencutter
Hebehan Assembly
John A. Currence
Vance Sammerville Takes Vacation From Jam Taw Company
Vance Sammerville, prominent head of Moda Seater at Jam Taw Company, plans a short vacation. He will travel to Atlantic City Philadelphia New York to visit others and return after a time.
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Vance
Elking Races Set for August at West Reker Virginia
An entry list grows for the Elking Races to be run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday August 28, 26, 27. Organizers report many horsemen already ready to compete with a speed program featuring purses ranging from 100 to 9490 dollars and multiple trot and run events. Entries close August 18 at 1 o clock with West Reker, Biking, W Va, providing blanks and information.
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Larke Aumont
Boyt
West Reker
W- Va
Cantons to Lay Corner Stone at God Fellows Home
The Cantons and many Odd Fellows will attend the corner stone laying of the God Fellows home on August 22 in Clemenbuta. A caravan from Grafton will carry 100 members, with John A. Currence coordinating along with Wo W. Stewart. Grants cover round trip travel, and the committee expects a large turnout from El Skins and surrounding groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenbuta
Grafton
Atene
John A. Currence
Toe
Wo W. Stewart
Gratton
Telington
Lenny G. Davik
Nik
Admit Charge After Prisoners Lifted From Lock Up
In a Thursday morning incident, two prisoners were discovered occupying a location when chemdyam lifted from a lock. A bystander shouted delight as one suspect was subdued and escorted away under guard. The two men admitted to three notes charged in court. They were walked toward the way to Int when they were found walking permitly.
Rusty Nail Wound Reported on Mechanic Street Home
A household accident near the residence of G. L. Sartor senior on Mechanic Street left a person with a painful injury from a rusty nail. The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday as the victim tended the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Mechanic Street
Mtr
G. L. Sartor
Lew
Bloodhound case tied to Fairmont office raid near Wallace
In a Walla post office bureau raid at 2 a m yesterday Humulting from the service of re Fairmont bloodhounds was released after a hearing before Justice Mores E Shaver. Nelson Lowe and others were arrested at their home near Girrard six miles east of Wallace. The hearing concluded with their freedom.
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Fairmont
Walla
Nelson Lowe
Xon
Girrard
Wallace
Aumperts
Mores E. Shaver
Altul
Jailed mob attack ends with throat cut in Pensacola
In Pensacola Florida yesterday a Black man attacked the jail causing a mob to storm the building. A white woman, Mrs William Davis, was stabbed in the throat and cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Bishop Donahue Takes On Duties Amid Cardinal Absence
Ainos OCR fragment reports Bishop Donahue acting in Baltimore during Cardinal Gibbons absence in Europe and Guiette. He handles diverse duties, attends to children and other tasks as the diocese reorganizes. Several appointments are listed for the coming days in Baltimore.
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Haltimore Dlocese
Cardinal Gibbons
Evrope
Guiette
Bde
Donathue
Donahue
Baltimory Hocceo
Alter Company Names Inneehests Josie K Rovinsoe
A garbled OCR note mentions Josie K Rovinsoe of Charie va and Chasing Grate at Craigthat amid unclear references to a public game or event. The readable fragments point to possible party or company name alterations and a theater or game setting, with no coherent dates or locations.
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Josie K Rovinsoe
Charie Va
Craightat
Matteeata
Wage Allegations Blur in July 19 Orderey Report
A fractured OCR line hints at wage orders related to a transport or cargo matter. The text mentions Lesned to car ee Le ee vende and readiness to walk to the Carrib, suggesting a disrupted or misread note about wages, orders, and possible Caribbean movement.
Governor Bude Dies in California Death Notice
Stockton Calif July report details the death of Governor Bude in California. The brief item notes the passing and city proximity with limited context.
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Stockton
Calif
Califorate
Delegates Appointed to West Virginia State Board of Trade Meet
Delegates W Laws and Gankler of the Merchants National Bank were named to represent the bankers association at the State Board of Trade convention in November. Other appointees include J H McGrew of Bank of Monongahela Valley Morgantown C A Bukey Parkersburg National Bank J S Inat HN of National City Bank Charleston and George Miller First National Bank Huntington.
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Gankler
J.H. McGrew
Bank of the
Mononwahela Valley
Morgantown
C. A. Bukey
Parkersburg National Banks
J. 8
Complete Straddle Charleston July 20 Pro-Dem plank adopted
The Democrats adopt a complete straddle plank opposing prohibition while criticizing Republican inaction. The text discusses the right of the people to assemble, petition for constitutional amendments, and submission of such amendments for approval or rejection. It notes Republican legislators failing to consider a citizen petition for constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Republican Legislaturast
Locke Wplell
New Democratic State Committee Named for Charleston
July 30 report lists the Charleston state Democratic committee with members from Brooke Wood Summers Gilmer Payette Gilmer Harrack Mineral Hampshire and other counties. Names include W. W. Beal J. Stipnes Joseph Murphy J. H. Depue Geo Wallace W. H. Stokes A. H. Sawyers C. W. Osenton W. Hayes C. I. Shaver J. Carl Vance MM. Smith T. B. Davis John J. Cornwell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. W. Beal
Brooke County
J. Stipnes
Joseph M. Murphy
Wood County
J. H. Depue
Roane County
Geo
Wallaca
W. H. Stokes
A.H. Sawyers
Summers County
C. W. Osenton
Payette
Taft party arrives in Hot Springs for talks in July
Taft party reaches Hot Springs this morning with Senator Seat of West Virginia boarding the train and holding extended talks with the candidate about national committee affairs. The trip was described as without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
National Committee
Hot Springs
Val
Senator
West Virginia
Cancinea
Fever Patients Improve in Local Hospital
Paul Sinxwett of Adamstos and Moreen of Pstement recover from fever. Mis Morgan, editor Rue Heenan, and others in the city are noted in the report as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Sinxwett
Adamstos
Moreen
Morgan
Rue Heenan
What Scherr S Son-in-Law Says Scherr Bolters Are Really Up To
An interview with John J. Hotesl of Martina burg, chairman of the resolution committee at the Republican State Convention in Charleston, discusses Scherr bolters and the Lincoln ticket. Key figures include Hetael, Swisher, Hubbard, Stur gis, and Bubbly, with views on carrying Berkeley County and electing a national ticket.
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Scherr
Scherr Bolters
John J. Hotesl
Martinaburg
Charleston
Pblandie
Lincoln
Guerafleet
Jon
Wheeling Vervention
Helen Tor
W. P. Hubbard
George C. Sturgisg
C. Scherr
B. Grant
Reynoldses
Keyser
Rabb
Keyhor
Charlowton
Jabh
Bubbuly
Berkely County
Committee On Resolutionn
Ucket Pleaan Tha Seonte
County court reconvenes as administrator bonds set
J W Dawson qualified an administrator de bonis non of the estate of N Herbert, bond $3,000 with Uriah Dye as surety. W S Harbor, Uriah Dye and D O Wright appointed appraisers. Northview residents allege Clarksburg Zinc Co violated order to abate gas and smoke. company agrees to shut down plant. state health powers and state chemist may be invoked to enforce action.
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J. W. Dawson
N. Herbert
Uriah Dye Surety
Harbor
Uriah Dye
D. O. Wright
Northview
Hato Morgan
Clarksburg Zinc Company
Agrind
Ibe
Health
Powed
Chemlat
Mor Rantown
Old Scores Charleston July 30 Exhibit Tension in Committee
The Charleston account notes unrest during a committee selection process and frequent sharp disagreements among members. It mentions Meraw and Marion Ri, with a vote outcome of 48 to 1 and widespread acrimony across districts. Strong entities include Wahie, Chilton, John McGraw, and the committee itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Wahie
Harmony
Wue, Chilton
John ‘. McGraw
Peice Yvely
Sven
Marion
Griffin Family Returns from Bo Jar Springs
Atlas Alice Griffin and Mian Ger tude Rector have returned from Bo Jar Springs Virginia where they accompanied John Griffin Mi xa Grima's father a few weeks on account of mi Bir Griffin's health improved during his stay and he has decided to remain here indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Alice Griffin
Mian Gertude Rector
Bo- Jar Springs
John
Griffin
Mixa Grima
Dentist W H Molden Reopens Office After Short Vacation
W H Molden dentist resumes practice in room 205 second floor Empire building after a brief vacation. He will devote full attention to his business, already enjoying a large trade and leadership in his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Molden
Empire Busidene
Taken to Reform School From County Jail
Constable Edward Kidd escorted John Iurrmon Mevels of Bomine's Mills to the county reform school after being committed by Magistrate Gordon. The boy remained in the county jail for about a month during transfer proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kidd
Countytown
John Iurrmon Mevels
Bomine's Mills
State Reform School
Gordon Same Dime aKo
Sounty
General amnesty proclaimed for fugitives in Turkey pledge
General amnesty in New York announced by the Turkish consul general. The decree covers all critical fugitives in the country. The move signals a broad clemency measure issued from Istanbul via Ankara to Turkish diplomatic missions worldwide. The announcement emphasizes pardon and potential safe return or exemption from prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Turkey
Property Tax Report Shows 1908 Personal Property Total
Joint Assessor Francis M. Davie submits county report listing 1908 personal property value at 611,235.00 across Clark, Grant, Tenmile, Union districts with totals for corporate and independent sections and overall upper district sum of 1,311,285.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Davie Thuraday
Clark
Clarkebors
Sheets ‘Mills
Union District, Corp
West Milford
Union District
Clark Aireetet
Pallas Is Abre Returns From Parkeraburs
A garbled report notes Pallas isabe arriving at night from Parkeraburs and plans to settle in the city, with locals rejoicing over his return. The piece references West Virginia and a regional district, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haries
Dallan Aerives Meres
Parkeraburs
Thin City
Pheuda
Hare
West Virginia
Democratic Party Platform Endorsed in Charleston
Charleston July 20 reports reveal the Democratic convention adopting a platform favoring constitutional reform to enfranchise voters and curb power. Debates centered on planks calling for disfranchisement measures and securing civil rights, with opposition noting risk to party prospects in upcoming elections.
Burke Granted Eicosk At On pemlos uf ate ell cena cua lust alent
A garbled note from a local page reports a grant or license decision related to a group named Burke. The text references a core, an entity likely tied to Emnat and Drewded, with unclear dates or actions. Further readable items point to a municipal or organizational decision in a city area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemlos
Ateenow
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Elkins Yards
Hatges
Harrison County
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Sutton
Waward
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Kemper Heesss
Aare Thos B. Hodges
P. G. Oz
Will B. Morris
T. Francis Kgniper
Ira Fitteo
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Shewty
Tristate Reunion
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Elking
Elkins
Rusty Nail
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Bishop Donahue
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Mr Jenkins
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Sovernor Bude
State Board of Trade
Bankers’ Association
Hetzel
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Swisher
Chilton and McGraw
Aradd
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Tenmile Dist
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Teumile
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Vention
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Pluuke
Osmer Crnor MacCorkle
Rapublican
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Polil
Democratic Party
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John J. Dittig
Chirewhil
Sayhaven
Wili Whem
Bagis Blonnatt
Lewis County
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Hema
Y. W. Bridaon
Littlepamn
Convention Consiaie
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Wheeling
Geant
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George Cash
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Burke
Eicosk
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