Rumored Sale of B and C Railroad Sparks Industry Debate
Fragmentary chatter from Pittsburg and Chicago sources inflames talk that the B and C Railroad may be sold to the Wabash or Gould interests. Reports claim potential consolidation could place Goulds in control of a vast system, affecting routes from the Atlantic to the Pacific, though no solid evidence supports the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash and
Goulds
Dingatches
Pittabarg
B&o
Pasatt
Pennsylvania Road
Chicago Evening Post
Nine Views
Gould
Baltimory
Ohio
Pennnylvania
Tlw
Pennsylvania
Fastitute
Ldo
Oushtry
Atlantic
Pacific
Trassins of Daniel Murphy Due for Burial in Parkersburg
The remains of Daniel Murphy aged 24, accompanied by relatives, passed through here on Sunday en route from Washington to Parkersburg for burial. The funeral will be at St Xavier's church after the hearse arrives in Parkersburg, with the interment at the local cemetery. Murphy was a nephew of Rt Rev Dankel Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Murphy
Washington
Parkers ‘Burg
St. Xavier's Church
Remmine
Thnt
Fennes Jackson Sentenced After Hearing
Fennes Jackson remained jailed after a Monday hearing following a request by St. F. Wadsworth of Adagystan alleging unlawful possession of a revolver. The magistrate fined Jackson 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced him to sixty days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennes Jackson
Jackson
St. F. Wadsworth
Adagystan
Davia
Hie
New M. E. Church at Folsom Dedication Planned
The new Methodist Episcopal church at Folsom will be dedicated Sunday June 14 with Rev D T Ash presiding elder at Clarksburg district delivering the dedicatory sermon and Rev A D Holden, the local pastor, presiding over a pénal service for the occasion. An invitation to attend is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Ash
Clarksburg
Folsom
D. T. Ash
A. D. Holden
Court records show multiple case pleads and continuances
Merchants and Producers bank versus Oscar Tate and others saw a general plea entered. TB & C RB Company versus Hinman D Nutter continued generally. John J Goodsein appeal from trial. Nancy Swiger versus Beytoni Swiger had a special reply filed. Elvis Te Sallivatt versus Marion H E Davis and others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants and Proddeces Bank
O.scar Tate
TB & C
Rb, Re Company
Hinman D. Nutter
Johm J. Goodsein
P. F. Carifield Fron
Nancy Swiger
Beytoni Swiger
Elvis Te Sallivatt Va
Marion EH. Davis
Bernard Hoover Dies in Pittsburg
A Salem message reports the death of Bernard Hoover Sunday afternoon in City hospital Pittsburg. No cause given. Hoover, about 21, a well known figure in Salem and Curkisborg’s sporting circles, recently moved to the city. Distribution of the body and arrangements are not yet clear as details remain unascertained and whether the death involved a contagious disease is undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Pittsburg
Salem
Bernard Hoove
Curkisborg
Aig Ir
Poly
Banane
Adamston Charter Hearing Set After Disruption
Judge Mason said he would hear arguments tomorrow evening after adjournment in the Adamston incorporation case. Charles W. Lynch represents supporters seeking a town charter, while John Basel appears for the charter opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Vhenit Court
Charlee W. Lynch
John Basel
Parkout turnout boosts Sunday streetcar ridership
Thousands visited the park as more than 1,300 people rode there on Sunday. Officials report strong patronage and expect higher tides of riders next Sunday and throughout the summer, with management expressing satisfaction at the results so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atem
A Fair Flower Dead at Fifteen in Bridgeport
Dorothy Stout fifteen daughter of Branville and Mrs Stout dies Monday at 5 AM at the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Stout in Bridgeport from hasty consumption after measles and a severe cold. She attended Buckhannon school and resided with aunt and uncle M T Sullivan Mount Clare. Survived by brothers and ministers. remains to be interred at Masonic cemetery at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Stout
Mr. Branville Stout
Lee Stout
Bridgeport
Braville Stout
Dorithy Stout
Branville Stout
Miss Stout
Buckhannon
Mine Stout
Bran- Ville Stout
Tmen
Ant
T. M. Sullivan
Mount Clare
Barefson
Masonic Cemetery
Clarksburg Band Concert Draws Large Weekend Crowd
The Clarksburg Military band held a public concert near Traders hotel on Saturday night to a large attentive audience. Reported as the best in town, the program featured varied selections and drew praise for its quality and crowd response. A Copeland park concert Saturday afternoon also attracted many. The city hopes for a permanent bandstand in central city if public support continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Traders Hotel
Copeland Park
Tras Bers
Pieres
Samlay
Iver Tegulasty
All Menshors
Salem College Commencement Schedule Displays Multiple Events
The Salem College program outlines multiple events across June including a baccalaureate service on Sunday night June 7 led by Rev. McDanel of Clarkesburg, joint sessions of Lyceums on Monday June 8, a Philomathean Lyceum concert Tuesday at 1, a music department concert Tuesday at 9, the fourteenth annual commencement Wednesday June 10 at 10:30, alumni banquet at 5, a closing entertainment on Wednesday night featuring Historic New England, and the annual stockholders meeting Tuesday at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem College
Erwin
Me. McDanel
Clarkesbung
Clronean Amt Philadelphian Lyceums
Philomathean Lyceum
Department of Music
Atimni
New England
Clarence Froemall
Piladelpha
Reverend Beane Returns to Goff Chapel Healing Visit
After the evening service at Goff Chapel Reverend Beane of Aretington visited and aided the injured attendee with a vial. A former temperance leader, he was warmly welcomed by the congregation and delivered a profitable short address before Evane returned home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff Chapel
BT. Beane
Aretington
Te Pantge
Evame
Meeting of Probationers at Goff Me Church
The probationers class of Goff Me church will meet at 8 p m in the em clades room this evening. The orator desires to meet every adult probationer of the church at this meeting. All probationers are urged to be present.
Silence Falls On Clarksburg As Court Quietly Adjourns
In Clarksburg the docket session at Police Headquarters yielded no pleas for mitigation. The courtroom was hushed as officials described a calm Sunday with all saloons closed and no disturbances recorded, while the mayoral cadence and city dignity remained the central theme of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anther Dry Suilzy
Clarksburg
Jeme
Geenens
Salangsien
Sambiy
Handsome Church Dedicated in Huntington
The new Episcopalian church in Huntington was dedicated Sunday by Rev. JT Ivany. He led the congregation after the church’s mission to the world, preaching on service and blessing. A public collection raised about 2 1 /2 dollars, and the day concluded with a basket meal and a sermon by Rev. Davie Lash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Tivany
Huntington
Chaurch
Matthew
Ili
Sr Yin
Ion
Ami
Davie Lash
Wedding Invitation for Anita Harvey Smith at Overlook Inn
Mrs Creed Caltine and Mrs Smith announce the marriage of Anita Harvey Smith on Wednesday June seventeenth at half past seven PM at Overlook Inn Mountain Lake Park Maryland. The notice also mentions a second celebration on July at TAL East Mains Street Clarksburg West Virginia and lists Painthers West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Vari Smith
Iegeon
Overlook Inn
Mountain Lake Parke
Marylad
Painthers
West Vingiam
Tal East Mains Street
Clarksburg
West
Wiriinin
Answers Summons Sister of Jasper Pew-Fen Mal
After a long illness and general decline, Mrs. Phra McPheason, aged resident of Chestnut Street, died Sunday night at 9 30. She was the widow of the late Elowathare MePtersom and mother of Mrs. C S Lays, survived by three brothers, Jasper Pew Newton Buckhampton, and Pew of New York State. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Chestnut Street church with Rev S J Arbitalot officiating. The remains were interred in Sycamore Dale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Pew
Fenmal
Sycamore Dale Church
Phra McPheeasit
Thireltz
CS. Lawon
Wis
Elowathare MePtersom
Ant
Chestnut Street
Arbatillot
Abe
Seeasnore
Broadburg Student Society Weekly Activities Revealed
The week lists inter society events Monday through Wednesday at the Baptist church and Institute. Swarts will conduct exercises on Tesiltirie topics with the Tustitart pmrlom Wednesday evening. The trustees plan their annual meeting at 2 oclock Tuesday afternoon at the Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Fries
Miter With He Anndad Alinminl
Somer Holt
Ph Foward
Institute
Broad Oaks Wedding of Lottig and Currieo at 2:30
The marriage of Mr. Taverence Lottig and Mrs Adelaide Currieo occurred at Broad Oaks in a 2:30 ceremony conducted by Rev. SK Arhiettenat of Goff chapel. A large group of friends witnessed the nuptials and extended well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lottig
Adelaide Curieo
Rev
Arbuthnot
Taverence Lottig
Adelaide Currieo
Falwearid LiMn
SK. Arhiettenat Justor
Goff’ Capel
Many Wells Drilled in Fracking Region by Various Firms
Fragmented list shows wells drilled by different companies within a rough radius of eight miles of Salem. Names include Iyam Hutson No 2, Seth Jenn, G W Habwm, Iny Carter Ol Co, W A Choas, Carter Oil Cas, Ma No 1, South Penny Several others like Tum, Vam acy, Batmy No 1, Rogen No 1, Sulliran No 1, Center Point Oil Cas, We Tap No 1, Fasern Oil Ga, Jon Webb No 1, and pastteryan Fork Co are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Ane Deine
X Raffian
Salem
Iyam Hutson No
Seth Jenn
G. W. Habwm
Ney
Iny Carter Ol Co
W. AW Choas
Carter
South Penny Later
Nui
South Tum
Vamacy
South Penn
Rogen
South Pests Swit
Noo
South Penny
Big Manufactories on Stealey Farm Bridge Planned Across West Fork River
A large bridge will span the West Fork River to connect a new factory district on Stealey Farm with the Branch Railroad. The project, backed by the West Virginia and Pittsburg interests, will create costly, significant industrial growth on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Manufactories
Stealey Farm
West Fork River and Branch Railroad
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Eagles Lodge Institutes Mission to Aid In West Virginia
A delegation of nine sprtinis fim ternity members will travel from Parkersburg to initiate an institute in West Virginia. The visit aims to establish a special order and a grand hall with at least 300 attendees expected. The effort mirrors the Elke tradition and seeks to create a prominent regional institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigres
West Virginia
Saloon Removes Slot Machines in Travers Street Area
Ambiguous OCR text reports a saloon removing slot machines following a Travers street example. It notes reactions among local saloon patrons and an event timeline in the month, with confirmation of main items and renewal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travers
St. Charles
Te Tsaby
Shinuster Beats Shinoston Fellows In Close Baseball Tilt
A muddled report describes Shinuster defeating Shinoston Fellows in a local ball game with players from Marion County contributing. Umpires Sohn My Rows and Benest 1. Pigott are noted, and Shininston plans to play Whiteburg on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Shinuster
Jimtown
Lastuberport
Pisces
Marion County
Shinston
Tha
Wescarre
Stesenisses
Unclear Entry on Editorial Work and Marital Notices
Fragmentary OCR text references a president named Gasiler and a Saleh oilie with plans to pave a charge for editorial work in an apparent publication. It also lists marriages or partnerships including names such as Halla Zitellis, Giew Danie M4 Teel, Peter Mitchell, Shark Whitwhair, Janene Battig, and Afplaile Garaco, but details are obscured by garbled wording and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasiler
Saleh Oilie
Fos Bunts
Halla Zitellis
Giew Danie M4
Teel
Peter Mitchell
Shark Whitwhair
Janene Battig
Afplaile Garaco
Returns To His Work At Grafton Shops
J. J. Cnoninghatt resumes duty as night watchman at the Grafton shops after a six week layoff. He was wounded by a patrol car attempting to arrest him while off duty, and will return to the same position in the Martiniorr & Ohin rostond service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnoninghatt
Martiniorr & Ohin Rasteond
Cine
Lis Fia
Grafton
Seminary Alumni Meeting At Hooklusee Tonight
Alumni of the seminary to meet at Hooklusee Yomyrrw tonight. A member from Moria in Mt Jersey is named as alumi representative for the pete gum. A dairyuot will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooklusee
Mt Jersey
Deeds Recorded Amid Miscellaneous follow ups
Fragmentary text lists names and districts including Margaret A. Stutterly, George air ta Martin, and Pips within Wren district and Hate district. The readable items indicate deed recording activity but lack clear dates or full context for a precise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Stutterly
Te Stetter
Wien
George Air
Martin Ay
Hate
Stolen Money Case Recorded In Local Hearing
A fragmented notice reports a case where a defendant paid a ten dollar fine after admitting to stealing five dollars. The event references a magistrate Riley Sanday and an arraignment, with a ten dollar penalty noted and prior possessions involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipersna
Riley Sanday
Janes
Elevator fall injures several in New Town incident
A malfunctioning lift dropped at a building construction site injuring Lyda Brotve and others. Emergency responders transported victims to hospital as officials investigated the cause and extent of internal injuries. The incident disrupted ongoing work and prompted safety reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyda Brotve
Affion
Wiedoek
Weeiston Elevators
Wedding of Whitwsam to be held in Minnesota parish
Tyither Whitwsam of S Clea Minnesota announces the forthcoming wedding to Joba Dh Brim. Details describe the ceremony at a local house of worship with family and church members mentioned, noting preparations and participation by multiple local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyither Whitwsam
S& Clea
Minn
Eby
Weiling
Jae
Whitman
Neiber
Ami
Aman Oeieh
Leaent
Aruba
Fragmented OCR leads to unclear regional notice
The readable text is garbled and current details are unreadable. It mentions a person names Merris and Sumas with uncertain context. No clear event date location or organization can be determined from the fragment.
Broaddus Recital Pleasing Despite Jumbled Text
A fragmented report notes a Broaddus recital that pleased attendees. The readable items describe musical performance quality, audience response, and unspecified details, while much of the text remains garbled. The article hints at a Saturday event and general reception but provides few concrete facts.
Resumes Garbage Wagon Mystery Prompt
Fragmentary text describes a garbled note about a wagon and a person connected to a reentry or farm context. Names and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only hints of a confused scene involving a wagon, spokesmen, and possible reentry terms without coherent events or outcomes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. & C. Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Parkersburg
James Jackson
Gordon
M. E
John T. Goodwin
P. F. Canfield
Bernard Hoover
Adamston Charter
AMD Iy
Point ‘Pieasant
Evans
Pennsboro
Sirs Creed
Caltine
Anita
Phrowa
Phearson
Claresburg
Broaddus
Broad Oaks
Rarius
Milt
Eagles Lodge
Clarkabury Sporting Fraternity
Shinnstow
Salem College i
Trevipt
Dayle
Ercy Hopadis
Shallallerg
Gladatonn
Seminary
Irvin
West Fork
Hull
Mt West Fack
Chad Point
Huisbuarg
Mice Prim
Mr. Waltman
St Cloud
Minnesota
DLS
Merris Syilfen
Tel
Mbeet Milbes
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