Boy Nearly Killed At Waldo Hotel From Scaffold Fall
A boy narrowly escaped death after a scaffold in the Waldo Hotel lobby toppled, striking him on the head as he carried a dinner bucket for a worker. Fractured skull and brain bleeding. he lies between life and death at the hospital. Doctors operated to remove bone fragments and control a forming blood clot. outcome uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortier Ogden
Kessler Oispital
Mounis
Mortimer Oelen
Anil
Malin Avery
Peefort
Jicheng Jong
Ape Five
Coal train begins operation near Wilsonburg on B&O line
The Chiefton Coal and Baltimore and Ohio railroad started operations Friday morning from the B&O line at 3. Reynolds, a mile and a half east of Wilsonburg, running to its mine near the old Van Hurst farm by Sardis road. The coal company uses its own engine and cars, startling locals as it passed. Passengers and onlookers saw workers leaning from windows and doors to catch the unusual sight of the mogul train.
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Chiefton Coal
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Band Meeting Postponed by Aberkesleu Bilitary Won
The Aberkesleu Bilitary Won announces no regular meeting this week in the Tent. Officers state plans for upcoming events and seek members to confirm attendance and objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberkesleu Bilitary
New Uniform Drive Aids City Band Funds
A local subscription paper urges citizens and businesses to donate for new city band uniforms after organizing the band with Judy Shinn. Led by Mr. CW Tengett the effort has seen initial liberal contributions and planning sessions, with weekly Saturdays planned to boost donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Shinn
Lesen
CW. Tengett
Shuabs
Bors
Lodge group to handle J. M. Layman’s remains
Members of the Clarksbar Lodge No. 18 Rights of Pythians presided last night in the K of B building over arrangements for the burial and transfer of J. M. Layman’s remains. Layman had been sent to Baltimore Hopkins Hospital for treatment and the final service will be conducted under lodge supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksbar
Pythias
K. of B
Tulms Hopkins
Baltimore
J. M. Layman
Layman
Mason Not a Candidate Delays Nomination Motions
John W. Stuenn, former candidate, states he will not run. The court records reveal a dispute over his name in the ballot, with preferences expressed to stay off the ticket, awaiting bench guidance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Stuenn
Hey
Chinese Drill Delights at Epworth League Program
A large audience attended a Thursday evening entertainment in the lecture room of Golf M. E. church, hosted by the Epworth League. The YMCA orchestra opened with a musical selection, followed by poems and Chinese dance items.
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Golf
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Dr. Birtwell
Christian Asaselation Orchestea
Tara] Kester
YM. CL A. Orchestes
Misa
Lillian Asryis
Garrett
Robert Lafferty
Mise Harris
Jennie McNeal
Macoreie Br
Feliver Mnother
Oil Talk Revives as Delmar Oil Company Reports Progress
In the Folsom district the Delmar Oil Company advances a well south of Sa' Tet, showing about 36 Lemreke per day with the target depth near 200 feet. The Salem area towns show revived interest as 2500 for No.1 and related logs are filed, with Wildreth Fire reported and 200 feet of fluids in the hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Salness
Buriel Rami
Lima
Basreles
Salem
Folsom
Harrican
Delmar Oil Company
Hoethna Tavoman Sun
Fate Ax
Gorton
South
OH Company
Logenaas Lara
Wildreth
Annual election of officers at Kepworth Weagan society meeting
The Kepworth Weagan society GMT Meraoriat Mt. Teebureh holds its annual officer election Friday evening at the church hall. Most members are reportedly united, and the gathering will follow the usual routine with members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepworth Weagan Society
GMT Meraoriat
Sweltck
Will Veel
Nmbers
Various West Virginia incorporations listed for 1920s era business
A compilation of proposed corporate charters from Morgantown and surrounding towns in West Virginia. Includes Stone Company of Morgantown and partners capitalized at 100 000, Theta Pi Chapter House Morgantown with 23 000, The Macabees Building Association West Union plan for real estate and hospitality, Bluefield Brewing Company with 100 000 capital, Murray Rooting Tile Company in Parkersburg for tiling and oil field products, Masterler Coal Company Keyser with 12 000 capital, and other named incorporators across the state.
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West Virginia Stone Company
Morgantown
W. Vic
Limestone
Ani
George C. Sturgis
WG. White
ME Hienchman
JS. Cumtins
FR. Cochin
Wav
Macabees
Nest Union
W.va
Johnson, Smith
F. H. Shasman
W. L. McLane
Joe Foley
M. E. Tuckworth
West Union
W. Va
Bluefield Trewing Company
Bluefold
John Foxband
Frisk Husband
Bayer
Mount Pléwant
W. J. Byers
Urs
Pas Ve Murray Rooting
Tile Empany
Ofrtan Nation
Ancorpetitors
Dok
Fannie Vrok
AL Crary
C- Re
Young Man Accepts a Position in Town Affair
A terse notice states Arthur CG Yeek, son of Dr. Nelson Pot, has adopted a petition in the city regarding Well and Maymaker Mayong, described as a very severe fellow, and will prove a Valtaire Berks in the Grog -tueo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur CG Yeek, Om
Nelson Pot
Well & Maymaker
Ma Yong Delar
Real estate sale sets price at four thousand per front foot
The city buzzes over a large parcel sale on Main and Second streets. Leggett and Co. sold part of the Sarah Adame property for 4000 per front foot to A. 2 Pletcher, a Despant merchant, with the deal described as a landmark price setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett & Con
Tealtate
Merchants Bank Yaldl
Mearx, Leggett & Co
Sarah Adame
Desire
Anilies
Magistrate Flynn Moves to Clarksburg
Magistrate John T. Flynn of Walson will relocate his family to Clarksburg and assume residence there. Constable Marvellus McCheng will handle police duties for the office. Mr. McClung has not resigned his position as constable of Coal district. reports stating otherwise are incorrect.
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John T. Flynn
Walson‘my
Thia
Glassesfury
Marvellus McCheng
McClung
Coal District
Children's Day Exercises at Sunday School
The Children Day exercises of the Sunday school were held Sunday at 2 pm. All are invited to attend. A program of songs and readings was presented by the children with expected good attendance and community support.
Burglar At Work Gets Big Haul
A residence on semiuterly street sate was broken into Wednesday night as a burglar fled with a substantial haul. Prints inside showed the burglar was a full grown man familiar with the area, possibly a former resident, and police will intensify the investigation to identify and arrest the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaco Meany
Heck US
Tim
Bern
Manny
Soosay
Expert declares Martin has smallpox in baffling case
An expert report describes Martin, a local software dealer, as having smallpox-like symptoms amid a confusing scene. Officials prepare for further testing as questions about diagnosis and safety linger in Milford.
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Tony Kormisnst
Martin
Aml
Beek
Bartlett Alvo
Sunday Wedding Announcement for Chenfront and Buravkle
Miss Lucy Chenfront of Good Hin to wed Mr Chorley T. Buravkle at the home of the Chenrront parents Mr and Mrs Charlo Chenrront with Rev U By Marple to officiate. The article notes details of the Sunday ceremony and family connections.
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Lucy Chenfront
Chorley T. Buravkle
Aml Mire
Charlo Chenrront
Rev
U. By Marple
Summoned Home Over Daughter’s Illness
Fragmentary notice indicates Klein, scjoarning at City with Mr. Seely’s family, was summoned home due to daughter’s illness described as typhoid fever. Telegraph hints the youngest daughter took ill and Klein left Atlantic City for her.
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Klein
City
Seely
Westin
Atlantic City
Kiela
Closing Exercises at Parochial School and St Josephs Academy
The article reports on parochial school closing ceremonies with homecoming details. J M Layman’s remains will arrive in town and be escorted to Clay Street home. burial plans not yet set. St Joseph’s Academy ends year with a large auditorium program featuring piano and mandolin ensembles, a patriotic chorus, and prize announcements.
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Gabbert
St. Joseph's Academy
Lange
Mice
Wegina Kitleem
Isabel Quinn
Nellie Gould
Clara Stanfield
Ada Donwhier
Mise
Besdie Wnt
Mamie Keenan
Minim
Uressol
Bewin
Raids in Sight and Local Livery Ad Boost Town News
Deputy Sheriff M B Curken traveled west to Salem on civil business regarding oil well supplies, unsure about raids, while LI Queen, Pike street livery proprietor, promotes Columbus Buggy works and his fine horses. Queen tours Columbus recently and offers reliable, safe driving and courteous service.
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M. B. Curken
Salem
Queen
Petre
Pike Street
ET Creek Bridge
Columbus
Ohio
Arranging National G A R Encampment Excursion
C B Shennenberger of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad is arranging an August excursion for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. He is seeking to secure as many passengers as possible by coordinating with local posts and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CB Shennenberger
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Grand Army of the Republic
Wefan Franciuon Ho
Teachers Prepare for County Examination Next Thursday
County teachers are busy reading text books and sealing materials for the teachers' examination, slated for next Thursday and Friday. The exam will be held under the uniform system provided by the recent legislature, with questions expected to cover the statewide topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury
Wabash Denies Interest in East Railroads Control
Jonas Ramsey, president of the Wabash railroad, strongly denies reports that the company seeks control of the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, and other eastern lines. He dismisses Wall Street rumors as groundless while noting Wabash is focused on major projects linking Pittsburg to Belington West Virginia and other widespread expansion.
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Ramsey
THE
Wabash
Goulds
Pennsylvania
Clarksburg
Jonah Ramsey
Ba Wahwh Railroad Company
Pittsburg
New York
Vemsylvastit
Ramey
Wall Street
Je Rumora
Bammwy
Schalsterd Ryporia
Hole
Baltimore & Olvie
Erie
Ems
Belington
Wva
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P. Lodge
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Tose
Aemarkalle
Luwioe
Pricy
Terwpparat
Albany
Yale
Claxke
Wilsonburg
Elton
Koenmann
Enallpo
Milford
James Barerside
Attrawtine
Bex
Han Laney
Good Hope
Ms. Burnsidy
Miss Cheuvront
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Clay Street
Joel Pythians
Orier
Centeniat Wall Entertainment
U.S. A
Estiottinh
Vreeland
Minas Bowie Byrd
Mary Keenan
Mary Moran
Mazel Shires
Webex
Mises
Angela Gavin
May Kelley
Regin Killeen
Hazel Shirey
Mede Tt
Chifford
RL Rev
O'Connor
Mine Lond
Yeas
Misa Teabell
Quinn
Mise Coughlin Ani
Ada Donahae Ware
MR. Queen
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