Tragic Forest Shooting Near Shinnston Ends in Self-Destruction
A Harrison County resident, Melntyre, aged 28, driven by long mental illness, shot a passerby then killed himself after wandering the woods near Bingamon Creek. The victim, unnamed, died at the scene. Melntyre's body was found near his farm and buried at Bingamon. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Shinnston
Prery
Dallas Melntyre
Bingamon Creek
Ameen Shatree
Harrison Ontinty
Melmyre
Gartind
Sears
Daotars
Weston Dayluni
Hungainon
Melulyre
Gewese
Miles
Tal Vie
Uian
Han
Habiindh
Ani Forbes Yar
Watisenl Lee
Orrinniady
Tents
Wits
Fortuny Tohl
Cunstale Matserts
Chey
Samay
Homer Michael
Bimgamou
Weix
Dadla
Will of the Late Dr. J L Carr Probated in Court
The will of the late Dr J L Carr was probated in county court Monday. He leaves his wife the use of the estate and life residency while directing sale of real estate in Clarkeburg with $1000 to Mrs Gertrude Mason and $4500 to Mrs Blanche Carter to be equalized with other heirs. Executors Hemet S Core and R Harrison are named without bond.
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J. L. Garr
West Virginia
Hank
Jokamy Devine
Clarkeburg
Gertrude Mason
Blanche Carter
Carr
UL Carr
Joseph
Charles KE
Mason
Garter
Joujih Carr
Charley FE. Carr
M. Carr
Hemet S. Core
SR. Harrison
Woman accidentally shot at Gypsy lore incident
Leona Wilkinson, a woman in a shop, was accidentally shot by clerk Allen Rogers after he pulled a gun during an argument over a printed page. The ball hit her left middle finger, breaking the bone and risking amputation but the finger likely will be saved. The incident drew strong local concern for Rogers.
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Ars
Leona Wilkinson
Eleek
Allen Rogers
Lady
Ride
Garely
Rogers
Child dies at O'Neill Mines in Meager report
Lawrent Dent of Me and Mrs Dent of O Neill Mines died Sunday. Cause listed as indetention of bowels. Funeral services held Monday at residence, burial in local cemetery.
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Child
O'Neill Mines
Lawrent Dent
Mra SA. Dent
O'Neal Mines
Hin Tooth
Alweweny
Neill -Vilins
Varriul
Ceme
Clarksburg Military Band Performs Free Concert
The Clarksburg Military band held a free public concert on the courthouse terrace Saturday evening. An excellent program of popular tunes and marching music delighted the audience who showed appreciation with repeated applause and encores.
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Clarksburg
Court House Terrace
Salem Raid Ends with Multiple Warrants and Arrest
A Salem raid at 9 15 Sunday night led to six warrants against F M Thompson for possession of intoxicants. Thompson was arrested after officers found beer in the room and he offered a small bond to gain release for the night. He was later brought before Magistrate Samuel W Gordon and jailed in default on three thousand dollars bonds.
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Poloniel
Salem
Constalle J
Sutton
F. M. Thompson
Sqidor
Thompson
Thomson
Samuel W. Gordon
Thompscon
Tad
Colored Band Movement in City Promotes New Ensemble
A movement plans to form a colored band in the city led by Thomas Lott, described as a public spirited figure. Scott pledges to support the effort and recruit talented musicians to create an active, successful ensemble.
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Thomas Lott
Scott
Death Notice for a Woman in Milford Home
Woman dies at home in Milford in 43rd year. Funeral services and remains to be buried at local church on Monday at 2 o clock.
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George
Comenmyrton
Hutul
Funeral of J. M. Layman in Elk View Cemetery
The funeral of J. M. Layman was held Sunday afternoon from his home in Clay and the interment was in Elk View cemetery. The Rev. Arbuthnot officiated paying tribute. The local lodge of Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a body and took charge of the obsequies. A large number of friends gathered to show respect and pay their last tribute.
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Clay
Trent
Elke View
Arbuthnot
Tocal Lodge
Knnts
Psthi
Baptism Administered by Clergy at Golf Chapel
Rev Sir Arbuthwal administered baptism in Golf chapel Sunday. Fifteen were sprinkled and one received baptism by roaring. Five private baptisms were conducted that day. more in the near future are planned. The administration was noted amid a depressed mood and church congestion.
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Arbuth Wal
Ice Cream Festival at Polly Lowery's Restaurant
An ice cream festival will be held at Polly Lowery's restaurant on Afenthcette avenue Thursday night. The Clarksburg Citizens Hand will furnish music for the occasion.
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Polly Lowery
Afenthcette Avenue
Clarksburg
Engagement to Servian Prince Fails Over Family Objection
The New York Journal reports a former engagement between Mian Malet Swift of Chicago and the future King of Servia. A Chicago dispatch notes Swift broke the match to wed Clarence Moore of Washington after her father objected, leading to Swift’s shift to American life with Moore.
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New York Journal
Clarence Moore
Washinglow
Jasper Y. Moore
Servia
Moore
Chicago
Swift
Americx
Eye Fm
Mise
Broker Ince
Woman Lecturer To Speak Across Harrison County This Week
W.C. Wiss tnin, electionist, announces engagements to deliver lectures and addresses through Harrison County next week. Schedule includes talks Tuesday at 2:90, Wednesday at Losteek, and Thursday night in Beilyepure, with further events in Wallner and Davie venues. County officers of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union coordinate the circuit.
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Harrison County
Fron
Mermtsenyaa
Yehay Wileone
Donny Sveiven
YMC
Beilyepure
Sheltet
Harkeburg
Wallner
Sunnday
Ganon
Women’s
Tentperance Malin
Vorse
Tecturis Ter
Thy
Thy County
W. O. T. U. Prmiduart
Folsom Church Given to Lord Dedication Report
The new Methodist church at Falcony was dedicated Sunday in the presence of a 27-member congregation. The detailed sermon was preached by Frew Dayal, mayor and elder, who noted the community’s response to the church project and emphasized aiding in building efforts. Albert Setley, a well known local printer, is visiting the city.
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Falcony Say
Sanday
Dayal
Frange Stevetype
de Sealcott
Vharete
Albert Setley
Christian Endeavor Program at Burnsville Convention
The Clarksburg district Christian Endeavor convenes in Burnsville Braxton county on June 24 25 with prominent speakers Rev JE Hutchinson Rev J W Rid and Rev WM Blair among others. Sessions cover devotional services district work reports and moral instruction featuring themes Christian Courage and The Bible in the Home.
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Clarksburg
Burnsville
Braxton County
JE. Hutchinson
J. W. Rid
Chrieting Endeavor
FHS
Sinsona Baer
Buckhannon
Chrisian
T. J. Gardiner
D. Do
Salem College
Stivw Howie Onden
Christian Courage
Johns J. Reis
Arkdriess
WM. Blair
Salem
Th Pledze
Mier Susie Morris
Garrisburg
C. As Waile
Mes Tno
Arrett
Ea A. Witter
Initiation Ceremonies Planned at Clarksburg Lodge Meeting
Initiation ceremonies will be held at the regular weekly meeting of the Clarksburg Lodge of Fk in the Despan building on Third Street. One or two candidates will be given the degrees. A mixed session is to be transacted, and the time will be highly important to every member. All attendance 34 anticipated.
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Clarksburg
Despan
Om Third Street
Py hians Observe Memorial Day in Castle Hall Meeting
Knights of Pythias Clarkslung Wulge No 0 plan memorial day events tomorrow in Castle hall at 8 pm with members urged to bring flowers and attend services at the cemeteries honoring deceased members and graces.
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Clarkslung Wulge No
Pychiias
Castle Hall
Double Barreled Shot Gun Incident Reported in Jail Case
Martha Hodges testified to magistrate Gordon Mondsy tohe about a violent episode on Monticello Avenue. John Harris, colored, appeared in police court for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and was sent to jail to await a hearing. Hodges described threats and a loud shot near her home, prompting her to seek a warrant and police action.
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John Harris
Monticeo Mvemue
Anayor
W. Guy Merrite
SW. Gordon
Martha Hodges
Calor
Warnimg John
Monticello Avenue
Sohn
Sim
Mather
Martha
Abe
Ue Isastanon
Y M C A Ball Game Set With Roxah Visit
The Young Men's Christine Association team plans a baseball game with Roxah at the fall park diamond in the East End on Wednesday afternoon at 3. The Elkins boys come as a visiting team. Earlier, Elkins was defeated by Buckdemon Seminary by 23 to 4.
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Young Men's Christine Association
Bhattle Roxah
Fall Park
Elkins
Ateong
Cheksburg
Howe
Besttens
He Elkins
Les
Buckdmemon Seminary Balloss
Telegram Delivers Mysterious Message From Hospital
A telegram this morning claimed to be from the mother of Henrietta Jean, but the addressee is unrecognized. The message pointed to Mengietti Jones at Tint Monsant dept in New Jersey and mentioned Mr EL Hall. It was delivered at Harrison County Hospital, yet staff could not identify the person named, described only as Hie Weeteesi inion.
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Henrietta Jean
Mengietti Jones
Tint Monsant Dept
New Jersey
Yous
EL Hall
Farrison County Hospital
Ae Ann
Weeteesiinion
Miss Shuttleworth Retires From Office
Miss Shuttleworth retires from service after about ten years in the central district telephone run, with Miss Haymaker set to assume charges if a replacement does not arrive. The management offers best wishes as the office anticipates a new permanent chief pending arrival of Indbias.
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Shuttleworth
Sle
Indbias
Tady
Immade
Permament
Miss Haytaker
A M E Church Yeatonlay Services Lead By Brother A
The Yeatonlay A M E Church held grand exercises led by Brother A with a large audience. Contributions raised 2356 dollars were announced as part of the Sunday school effort under Superintendent J. Young and Pastor.
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Yeatonlay
Chkiqwn
Brother A
Fee
Chase
J. Young
Court in Session Exonerates Fairmont Brewing Company
A court session grants exoneration to the Fairmont Brewing Company regarding an application related to Heenke. The decision releases funds totaling £200 after careful consideration amid misheard proceedings and clerical confusion.
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Carney
Leorasind
Fairmont Brewine Company
Terman
West Virginia University Commencement Week Details Revealed
Morgantown June 1 commencement week at West Virginia University features a university sermon by Dr David W. Howard, debates between Columbian and Parthenon literary societies, and multiple addresses. Notables include state officials and university leaders attending the exercises and library dedication, with 64 diplomas to be awarded Thursday morning.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Columbian
Parthenon
W. Me Ati
Scottdate
Deny
MeKersport
Ormer
Wagkass
Brooks
J. T. Duval
Welle Ure
Ws O Hiteshew
de. Gearze
Tarimor
New York City
Armory
Morgentown
State Kineun
General Freer
Awlitor Sebee
House of Delegrates
West Virginis
Descog
Aleer
Ube Ital Ana Bor
Schon
Montgomery
Keyser
Toe Titat Weber
Dixtyfour
Fiy Qomterrad
WVU Football Schedule Reported Amid Season Tactics
The West Virginia University football manager outlines a planned schedule for the upcoming season. Clarke earns state recognition while backing for Calvary and the Wh players is noted. Attorney Tobe Rowe from New Martinsville referenced in relation to the case.
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West Virginia Uniersity
Seacie Clarke
Bockae
Calversicy
Virginia
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Chile
DR. Carr
Farmer Thompson
Setby George
J. M. Layman
MR Clarence Moore
Jasper ¥. Moore
Mr. Moore
Quinby
Folsom Church
Lord
Christian Endeavor Program
Stra
Une
Weston
Joanther
S. C. Gond
Sue
Jo MarAvoy
Ekhannon
L. At
Pallvek
Buckdaanon
le Quorn
Arksbarg
Gordon Mondsy
Toheartis
Henrietta Jones
Miss Shuttleworth
Wheeling
Ane
Weat
Virginia University
Backhan
Tobe Rowe
Bern
Newt Martinwille
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