John Kelley Decapitated by a Freight Train
The East End resident 28 year old John Kelley was struck by a freight train while attempting to board near track 94. His head and arm were severed and the body transported to a morgue for burial. Coroner deemed no inquest necessary. his family, including father, brother, sister, and sister in law, mourn him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasso Ie
Glifford-Osborn
Iris
Rust Dramond Street
T Kelley
Kelley
Palaiide
Louis Bay
Loch Lynn Hotel Fire Rumor Debunked After False Alarm
An early morning rumor claimed a fire destroyed Loch Lynn Hotel at Moon Take Park. Officials found a small fire last evening but dismissed it as having any real significance, noting no major damage or truth to the reports. Local residents expressed regret over the spread of the unverified story.
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Arly
Loch Lynn
Moun Take Park
Ign
Warrants and charges in Pede Owa case with local actions
In a linked case, Pede Owa and B charge warrants are issued amid a tense affair. Paul Wenski and others face events described by a constable, with mention of court delays and a suspect named in the scene as authorities respond to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Berd
Paul Wenski
Saaeapeae
Tim
Paul Meowlip
Villame
Harry Gordon
Pitnickimrlek
Walters Graduates in Home From Marine Training
Walter graduates and returns home after completing training in anatomy and repair. Pind is expected to join an orchestra soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimi
Walter
Tere Pind
Assyrian Holiday Reflected in Slavonian Observance
Report notes a Slavonian holiday similar to theirs with widespread participation. It mentions tree planting and parades or gatherings, and the impact on workers who were affected by the celebration. The text references Lip day and contrasts with their own traditions.
Grating Roadbed Project Delays Rail Service
A fragmented report notes roadbed work and railroad line disruptions near Veheh Penn Gallion. The text hints at delays in train service as deterioration or construction affects schedules.
Alumni Banquet and Meeting at Broaddus Institute
The alumni meeting at Broaddus Institute will run 2 30 to 4 00 pm in the institute parlors with a landgnet at 10 pm at the Waldo hotel. The program includes piano selections by Florence Thorn and Bella White with Wells orchestra. Tickets will be collected on the floor. Officers listed: Miss Dolla White president Mrs S F Reed vice president Miss T Helen Boughnor corresponding secretary and Mrs Walter Duncan treasurer.
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Broaddus Institute
Institute
Waldo Hotel
Florence Thorn
G. OL West
Lucy White
Miks Bella- White
Wells” Orcheatra
Covery Ore
Dolla White
S. F Reed
T Helen Boughnor
Walter Duncan
Town Devastation Follows Severe Flood North of Tronian
A village twenty miles north of Tronian was washed away this morning. Not a house remained on its foundation. Mrs Sayer and her daughter drowned as bridges washed away and telephone lines went down.
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Associated Press
Tronton
Scott Tovvn
Tronian
Thennadrod
Young Miss Irreformable Faces Salem School Fate
A local girl described as utterly incorrigible is headed for possible commit to the Girls Industrial School at Salem if her mother does not change her mind. Parents report she refuses all parental mandates and will do as she pleases despite threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Industrial School
Salem
Titsetup
Miss M Gauley Dead Come to Bucklannon for Burial
Miss Mary Mee Lynley aged 22 died at the home of her master Mrs Phoeb McCauley on last Pike street at 1 pm Monday from consumption. She was shipped to Bucklannon Tuesday afternoon for burial. She was a splendid young woman, loved by many, and her death was met with deep regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Lynley
Phoeb McCauley
Bucklannon
W S Ross Nearing Endures Long Illness
Friends report W S Ross the aged printer is failing at City hospital after weeks of kidney trouble. Doctors say he is sinking and likely to pass soon as he lies unconscious for many hours.
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W. S. Ross
Palinty
Local Jail Transport Records Odd Lines
A fragmented note outlines a jail transport by Constable Benjamin Harhirt Biuday night to serve a writ or bill. Mentions Tim Dermé Thamy son and Shiniton area with vague references to Fremont and Pyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Pyles
Fremont
Fom Shiniton
Ben-jamin Harhirt
Biuday
Tor Feiler
Bill Justion
Dermé Thamyson
Tim
Marriage Licenses Amid Record Sket Typo List
The notice records budding marriage licenses listing Myers and Ella Te Murray, David F. Magerty and Nancy A. Affen, Hearry J. Marsborger and Minnie Meyers, in a terse district filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sketty Dose
Myers
Ella Te Murray
David F. Magerty
Nancy A. Affen
Hearry J. Marsborger
Minnie Meyers
West Virginia Vermont Troop Maneuvers At Mt Gretna Camp
The West Virginia and Vermont contingents prepare for joint maneuvers at Mt Gretna Pennsylvania from August 4 to 7. Troops mobilize from Martinsburg several days earlier with units including the 18th and 23rd infantry and 19th and 8th cavalry joining two regularly stationed batteries. The Mt Gretna camp is one of six national maneuvers designed to test rapid troop mobilization across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Groton
West Virginia
Vermont
Martinsburg
Mt. Gretna
Harrsburg
Wheel Company in Receivership
Upon the application of stockholders of the Midgley Wheel Company who oppose its takeover by the New York rubber trust the firm is placed in the hands of a receiver Ralph W Westfall. Applicants are J C Johnston and Bint Speur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Midgley Wheel Company
Rubber Trust
New York
Ralph W. West Fall
J. C. Johnston
Bint Speur
Rev Bumgardner Improves. Tarvisville Pastor Recovering
The Rev. Homer Bumgardner, pastor of the Tarvisville Methodist church, is reported to be improving after a serious illness. Doctors say recovery is likely unless a complication arises as friends send flowers and many messages show strong community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Bumgardner
Tarvisville
Dog Bites 3-Year-Old Girl in Point Comfort
The three year old daughter of Charles Williams was bitten on a leg at 11 o clock Tuesday afternoon by a dog. A physician was summoned, the wound cauterized, and the dog placed in confinement pending further developments.
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Charles Williams
Point Comfort
Hagerty and Ajlen Wedding at Adamston
Mr. D. Filmore Hagerty and Mrs. Nancy A. Ajlen of Sardis were married at Adamseton in the Teague home at 10 o clock Tuesday morning. The groom is a Tenmile district farmer and the bride is described as a very eligible woman. Rev. Joseph Hammond performed the ceremony.
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D. Filmore Hagerty
Nancy A. Ajlen
Sardis
Charles, Teague
Adamseton
Hagerty
Tenmile
Joseph Hammond
School Display Highlights Discount Offer at Grave’s Drug Store
Representative Mitts from the International Correspondence School of Scranton Pennsylvania showcases the school’s courses in Grave’s drug store window. During the display all courses are offered at a 20 percent discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. HM
Mitts
Scranton
Grave
Deeds Recorded in Local Land Transfers Fail
Deeds recorded include transfers on Tot and Cain streets and multiple parcels in Clarksburg Shinnston and Rastarkeburg. Transactions list Jarvis to Crissy, Garlaian Industrial to James W. Koster, B A Renter to Flora Nay, and Davie Horror Company to Annié Schanke.
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Aca
Cain Street
Wily
Jarvis
J. M. Crissy
E. East Clarksburg
Garlaian Industrial Company
James W. Koster
Arkeburg
B.A
Flora I. Nay
Shinnston
Davie Horror Company
Annié Schanke
Grascelli
Ex Slave Morrison Dies at Geo Age at Morrinase Homestead
The death ends the life of Morrison son of his former master who resided at the Morrinase homestead and later at Shinnston. Funeral Wednesday afternoon with interment in Elligiew cemetery. Surviving are one son Samuel Sipithers of Welleville Ohio and two daughters Mrs Martha Turner of Shinnstin and Mrs A J Robinson of Clarksburg. Mrs Smithers died weeks earlier.
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Morrinase
Tater
Shinnston
Lyceum Literary Contest Victory At Baptist Church
The Lyceum literary society of Sroaddus Taunauite won the annual contest against the Lexitonian Society of the Institute at the Baptist Church. Mrs Nettie Woodyard won the essay, Miss Willa Lawson won the reading contest, and L Wilon’s oration was judged superior to D D Zinn. A handsome banner was awarded to the winning society amid large attendance and favorable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Laterarpe Society of Sroaddus
Institute
Easiety
Nettie Woodyard
Mabel Stewart
Willa Lawson
Wis Mize Chowie J .Mc-Clung
L. Wil On
D. D. Zinn
Prof
Orie} McConkey
Taney Harrison
J.C. Killian
Adamston Social News Notes Death Illness and Visits
Miss Flo Smallwood suffers illness at her home near Wilconbur. Belle Smallwood Anna Kidd, Henry Primm and William Virgil Hutchinson hosted a Walnut Hill gathering with Mr and Mrs James Smith of Louisville as chaperones. The group visited Green Lawn Cemetery and other local sights on Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Smith, en route to New York, spent Sunday with Wm Virgil Hutchinson in Adamston.
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Adamston
Flo Smallwood
Wilconbur
Mises
Belle, Smallwood
Anna
Henry Prim
William Wingle Hutchinson
Flo
Georgia Smallwood
Walnut Hill
Belle Smallwood
Anna Kidd
Henry Primm
Willian Virgil Hutchinson
James Smith
Louisville
Green Lawn
New York
Virgil Hutchison
Carnival Coming to City Next Month
Tiane ML Monk, a general agent for Barkout Amusement Company, is in the city to arrange a street carnival next month. The license is expected to be granted as the show is considered reputable and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiane ML Monk
K. @. Barkout Amusement Company
Doctors Banquet With Warrison County Medical Society
The Warrison County Medical Society holds its annual meeting tonight at 8 o'clock followed by a banquet at the Waldo hotel at 10 Heart. A large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrison County Medical Society
Will
Sanquet
Waldo Hotel
Heart
Carriage Committee Hosts Entertainment at Broad Oaks
The committee on carriages for the Grand Lodge of P will stage an event at Mrs. Martha Ruffin’s Broad Oaks residence on Wednesday June 6. The public is invited to attend with refreshments provided by city merchants.
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Grand Lidge
Rk.of P
Martha Ruffin
Broad Oaks
City Prines
School Board Meeting Held This Afternoon
The city board of education met this afternoon in what appears to be a routine session. Details are limited but the meeting ongoing and attendees were listed in attendance logs.
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City Board of Education
Te Tiome
Tearlere
Tn Aa Gu
Election Officers Named in Multiple Precincts 1906
The notice lists appointed election officers for numerous precincts in the district. Names include Stealey Tawman Davis in Precinct 1, Thad Past Custer Osbery in Precincts 2, 3, 6, and many others across districts such as Enterprise, Wilsonburg, Adamston, Armato rngs, Lamberport, Wyatt, Robins Sils Stork, Mt. Clare, Sardis, Bridgeport, Tenmile, Fortney, Salem College, and more. The date is the day of June, 1906, with officers serving from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Sini Saar
Bala Eee
Southern
Pine
Alta S
Shinnston
S. H
John W. Carder
Allison Robinson
Robert W. Dalbey
H.— Harrison B. Fitzhugh
A. $. Ogden
A. W. Rappat
Sardis
Sardia
Wiger
Davisson
Mt. T
Brown
S. H.— Temple Sraith
Win A
Jahon Kempet
Wolken
Ce T. D. Bennett
My K. ‘Baker
Rayier Patrish
Simpson
Bridgeport
Hohn N. Robinson
Jessie G. Tawson
Dunkin
Stuart FP Reed
Gangtes
Coffman
Troops Deployed to Quell Strikers in Broaddlus Town
Reports say two detachments of Ohio National Guard moved toward Bridle y to suppress ongoing strikes. Militias searched areas near Headley as tensions rise. A meeting is planned in Bridie today to address the unrest and restore order.
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Smithdpield
Jones H
OMO National
Fey
Headley
Price
Pista
Kane Hestroy
Bridie
Grand Jury to Convene After Service of 150 Subpoenas
About 150 subpoenas have been served to persons asked to appear before the grand jury, which will convene Tuesday. The sheriff and deputies are serving them. most are for minor offenses. The only wiretap to be examined is Robert Forrest’s device at Norview. Felony cases against Teese B. Carr George Whitlatch and F O Twiggs are to be ready. The grand jury will consider burglary and related offenses.
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Allont
Gran Jury
West
Art Hniey
Grand Jury
Robert Forrel
Norilview
Teese B. Carr
George Whitlatch
F 0. Twiggs
Bank Closes Prompt Depositors In Suspense
A terse statement from bank officials announced the closure of a local bank in Roseville amid unresolved causes. The release indicated that depositors may face delays or complications in accessing funds as investigations continue.
Spates Blogk Sold Inmin Lockwood Campant Building
Mev Tewin of Inmin Lock wood Camping and TL Davison bought the old Spat building once occupied by the Tewin Lockwood Cant pant. The purchase price was 15000, an 87000 premium over the Old Fellows former bid from years ago. The sale is viewed as a solid realty deal.
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Mev Tewin
C- Davison
WIKINLEY STATUE ARRIVES AT THE CAPITAL
A newly forged statue arrived in Galambur today from Providente marking a notable ceremony at the west entrance of the Capital. The piece is associated with the Inez J President William Meinley and was carried with spectators present.
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Pres. TS. C
Jones
Inez J
Willian Meinley
Stonak
Groans
Galambur
Providente
Fine Residence Contract Awarded on Street Project
Contractors Tick and Witkrotat secured the bid to construct a new residence on a restricted street for Jamon P Dee. The project has a value around $4,000 and will include development of one wood residence in the area.
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Tick & Witkrotativéty
Jamon P ‘Dee
BonS Led Hems and Knights of Columbus National Setback
An OCR fragment describes a Pontifical celebration at St. Aete church with references to the National Convention of Knights of Columbus at a national headquarters. It mentions Carlind Gihone and Sipretye Eight Hearn in an unclear sequence of events.
Broadous Board Annual Session Reports Small Profit and Staff Actions
The Broadous Board held its annual session in the morning and afternoon at 12:30. Directors present included F. Reed Halden Garnté Fuller Moore and several others with M Whitercarver Rev Ward absent. The acting principal Be Monro’s audits show a small profit for the year and staff were retained with raised salaries. Prof Konah Holley was confirmed as principal and L. Garrett elected secretary. Campus exercises occurred in the afternoon with inspections by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Dom
Boughnor
Pasent
F. Reed
Ta WL Halden
W. Garnté "Jp
Mons
Belle Paynaj
Thomas
Coon
Abe
M. Whitercarver
Ward
Moore
Mics Moon
Intiermin
Cranville, Cie
Tikonah Holley
F. Teel Wan
Jrrved- Hent
Ned LW. Garrett
A. de Bouphiner
Married couple wed as public notice misreads
A garbled local notice reports the marriage of Mr Janamis Gaston and Miss Wella Lohan with fragmented lines about witnesses and place, rendering several names and details unreadable. The clipped item hints at a ceremony but lacks clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janamis Gaston
Fair Inant
Wella Lohan
Westen
Tyne
Re B. McDianat
Yeon Heiney
Deda
Broaddus Commencement Exercises Noted
The Broaddus commencement is scheduled for 10:30. The program will include addresses by speakers and a procession. Final details about attendees and location appear unclear in the text.
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John Kelley
Walters
Con
Ely
Perte
ALUN
Young Miss
Marrisy
Reverend Bumgardner
Adamston News
Onl
Strother
Wilsonburg
John T._Flynn
John B. Strother
Cinck
George Bromeyer
John B. Kidd
Armatrong
John A. Fleming
Wm. 1
Cole
Jaret H. Moore
Prvinet
Walker House
KE. N. Flowers
Marcellus McCling
C. Me Emmet
Nutter
TE. Harper
P. J Lyden
Michael Tooney
Bartlett S. Fl
Bert Wolverton
Tanke Murray
Riley Monroe
Faigle Piktrich
Prasinet
Lamberport
D. W. Cork
Ge J. Davisson
W. Mi Mortis
Seneral
Comteert
Broaddlus
Baptist Ohmcoh
Nightingale
March Lee
Wilson Barrett
Mr. George
Wilsy
Arcuipe h—Valso
Seth Willa
Lawson
Watson
Aniiti
Reading
Magmiex
Red Iling
Hood
F. W. Riles
Tihel Stannard
Grieg Det
Lena Bartlett
Snd
Giorgia Garrett
Plion Ridge
Bank Gloses
Trew
Zanesville
Roseville
Spates Blogk Sold
Wikinley
Fine Residence
BONS
HEHMS
Broadous Board
Broaddus
Steves
Cohol
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