Murder at Clarksburg Prompts Grafton Manhunt
Sheriff Fletcher orders a search after the white man Ridgeway is killed at Clarksburg. Scott, a Black suspect, confesses in self defense but is captured on a rail line near Flemington and jailed in Grafton. The crowd considered lynching but allowed legal process as investigators pursue motive and details of the deadly confrontation.
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Flemington
Ian
Gratton
Moank
Grafton
sJoo Fletcher
Grafston
Scott
Fairmont
Clarks Bur
Jean Trent
Fanmi
Fletcher
Friends
Min Reott
Mio-county
Jal
Min
Hidge
Ridgeway
Conor
Anil
Jong Chaw
Alidad
Sherif
Tia
Scopt
Parke
Ian Parks
Ray Thie
Henrie Kilgoway
Psides
Ani Inayer
Hie Pares
FT. Bennett
Allen Ridgeway
Iraham
Hoth
Good Hope
Normal teachers named for several schools in state system
A published list details newly appointed normal school teachers across multiple districts including Fortnag Shepherdstown Huntington Glenville Athens Fairmont and more. Appointments cover principals instructors training teachers elocution and music with selections left to principal recommendations for some subjects.
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Board of Regente
Weat Liberty
Lorain
Fortnag
Stine Callie Gurtie Mis
Maud Jefferson
AS. Kell
Woh
Shepherdstown
John G. Knutts
J. D. Muldoon
Mable Gardiner
J.b.triplett
Mixa
Elizabeth Stalnaker
Blanch Corbin
Huntington
L. J. Corbley
Anna §. Cummings
Lillian Hackney
W. M. Meredith
FP. Williamson
Harriet D. Johnson
J.A. Fitzgerald
Cordelia Orr
George M. Ford
Robert J. Sargent
Glenville
J. C. Shaw
E.G. Rohrbaugh
Pharma Zink
Harriett D. Stalnaker
Mery Woods
Ada Colbert
Fuller Shergr
Lillian Carr
Athens
Isabel Davenport
W. R. Shaw
Lynn
Beryl "Stewart
Ala Billingslea
Mies
State school fund apportionment to Harrison County reflects varied district allocations
The apportionment of the State school fund has been made. The amount allotted to Harrison county totals 821 467.00 with $500 set for the county superintendent's annals. Distributions include Clark district 638.00 Clay district 1981.52 Coal district 3,032.50 Elk district 56.00 Grant district 7,086.88 Sordix district 1,224.00 Bridgeport 1,118.60 Clarksburg 1,459.40 etc amidst scattered totals and unclear entries.
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Harrison County
Lotus Ins
Clark
Eagle
Elk
Sordix
Simpson
Bridgeport
Clarksburg
Saleor Sos Hs Cn
Shore Favored for Board of Trade Secretary Post
Edmund Hugill withdraws his name in favor of Mr Shore for secretary of the board of trade. He claims knowledge of manufacturers in over forty states and pledges to aid Shore in securing results.
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Ieee
Board of Trade
Shore
Grade
Edmund Hugill
Died at Gyspy Mr oe Doolittin obituary note
Died at Gyspy on a recent Saturday evening, Mr Joe Doolittin’s death is recorded. The text mentions burial arrangements for Fairmount and the demminis were taken to that cir for burial.
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Oe Doolittin
Joe Fairmount
Demminis
Local Trial Transcript Notes with Jury Session Dates
Fragmentary court record names several witnesses including man Wirt Stack Gunden Sommers Pam Lang Robert Shattlerworth and Clarence Stout. Autopay procedure noted as performed by Ti Worner in Cliffont Gebarn church in juror presence. Jury adjourned to examine witnesses and file Joey's report on Monday afternoon.
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Man
Wirt Stack
Gunden Sommers
Pam Lang
Robert Shattlerworth
Clarence Stout
Worner
Cliffont-Gebarn Qorgue
Joey
Childrens Day Observed at Salem Baptist Church
The Salem Baptist Church observed Children s Day with a program titled Soner of Summer. The exercise featured recitations by scholars who acquitted themselves and a symbolic boat scene on stage. The offering totaled about 13,002 dollars.
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Bite Schiyol
Salem Baptist Church
Convention Delegates from Uns County to Wheeling Meeting
Delegates listed for the congressional convention in Wheeling include Henry Haymond V L Firhland A M T Cunningham Clyde Bailey N B Ferrell Denham C M Hirt 8 F Reedy AK Thorn Porter Fitzhugh W C Morrizon FB Haymaker Bunward ner F E Robinem a M D Teter MR Post W Le Steel 8 8 Farin Marvey Morris A J Watson Fr Steptoe Leslie Tawker D T D Robinson MoT Smith W F Hubett Hians Harvey W Harner J K Law A BR Crim Join W Carfonter FP W Coming ham Have Morgan J B Smith D W waginer Thomas Jarrett 4 W Coffran Sidney Haymond Madwig Ai C Oyeter J K rtlett D B Teitter A W Rapp LA Swiger COL Digott D Wey Mbore Henry Bennett FJ Lyden Isese R Cochran. Most delegates rest on the Start Laine trim at 2 30 o dlock afterfiten for the penven.
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Uns County
Wheeling
Henry Haymond
V.L. Firhland
A.M.T. Cunningham
Clyde Bailey
N.B. Ferrell
Denham
C. Mhirt
F. Reedy
AK. Thorn
Porter Fitzhugh
W. C. Morrizon
FB. Haymaker
Bunwardner
F. E. Robinema
M.D. Teter
MR. Post
W. le Steel
D. Wwaginer
Thomas Jarrett
W. Coffran
Sidney Haymond
Madwig
Ai C. Oyeter
J. K,rtlett
D. B. Teitter
A.W. Rapp LA
Swiger
Col Digott
D. Wey ‘Mbore
Henry Bennett
FJ. Lyden
Isese R- Cochran
Columba White Death Notices in Asheville Burial在 Charleston
Columba T White, eminent lawyer of Asheville North Carolina, died Thursday after long illness. The remains were cremated and the ashes sent to Charleston South Carolina for burial. He left Asheville about one month ago.
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Columba
Turner-At-Law
Asheville
N. C
Hie Sieter
Charla
S.C
Buriel
Rookies barred from enlistment for summer maneuvers
A 1908 notice from Brigadier General Scott Cuthbert As Osborn bars new enlistments after July 3 and approves only earlier papers for the summer field maneuvers. Pay rolls must list names and numbers before camp arrival to ensure orderly processing.
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oMoore
Scott Cuthbert
Osborn
St. Cole
Pastor Sifferd Installed at St Mark Lutheran Church
On a Sunday morning the Rev LW Sifferd was formally installed as pastor of St Mark Lutheran Church. The ceremony featured an ordination by Rev PB Yeakltrict, a sermon by Dr Hartman, and a large responsive congregation praised for its faith and wisdom.
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Alway
J. Otic Stout
Rch
Mims
Ruth Pew
Rose Streven
Irene McDivel
Kaye Adulopie
God
T. E. Pompey
T.P. Mactirexor
Thomas Brown
Pinnickinnick
Reguilar
Sifferd
St Mark Laitheran
Hartman
Jarre
Yank
Partici
Musicians Called For Meeting Amid National Shuffle
A fragmented note describes musicians being urged to attend a gathering as national organizations prepare plans. The text references organizing efforts, previews, and anticipated changes in roles and priorities for performers.
Osteopaths Hold Annual Meeting
The transcription shows an annual meeting of osteopaths in West Virginia with officers elected for the seventh term. President W. P. Seunan, Vice President Ely of Pattoersbaren, and other officers listed amid unclear lines.
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Virginia
Hilt
Tie
Ely
Pattoersbaren
Pam
W. P. Seunan
Cleaning and disinfection measures on rail cars and stations
A report details strict health procedures on trains and stations including disinfecting cars with formaldehyde gas, cleaning passenger areas, and ventilating after exposure to contagious diseases. Conductors notify supervisors to promptly isolate and disinfect affected cars.
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Thor
Max Fitzgerald
Baltimore & Hin
Ba Vonnoigour
Susan Well Ae
Bastows
Fitgesald
Rollef
Qainte
Pt Thesrand
Aml
Goferal caught the Higham Goferal caught the Higham
Ralph Smith of Wetton faced a warrant issued Saturday evening on the barge of highway robbery by an Italian. Constable Leo Coffman arrested him Saturday evening and he was taken to Weston this morning. Smith denied knowledge of the affair and claimed others were implicated.
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Ralph Smith
Wetton
Leo Coffman
Weston
Ciue
Falian
Smith
Tie Street
Denige
Big Dance Planned At Toesley Park With Orchestral Music
A large public dance is announced at Toesley Park featuring the Wells orchestra. Organizers expect excellent attendance and widespread enjoyment, promising lively music for the event.
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Jorge
Strike Continues Disrupts Kansas City Rail District
Reported nationwide strikes press on in Kansas City with disruptions noted across transit and local industries. Authorities and worker groups remain at stalemate as morning operations show delays.
Senator Scott Handles War Claims Inquiry
The article notes Senator Scott reviewing war claims and pressuring to move a bill benefiting churches amid a lengthy committee review. It lists various associates and locations across states while detailing the ongoing claim presentations and committee workload.
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Senudjir Scott
Bac
Scott
Bape Gach
Faget
Chari Siete
Beboursville
Viton
Zion
Che
Charla Town
W.va
Choewt
Bunhkipe
Chirth
Rakeburg
Platroodey Va
Johnie Pe
Charleston
Mission Celebrates Its Anniversary Program Honored
Community program marked Mission’s anniversary with a children’s recital and songs. Harry Riley received a prize for recitation as students performed multiple numbers including Little Feet Be Careful and What the Flowers Say with varied solo and choral pieces.
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Due Milan
Clnlmen
Harry
Lona Bingman
Recitarion
Gil—Yors Spromes
Rake Greeoey
Blanel
Ani Stevts
Tilden
Bama Sik
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