Van Hurst Faces Tax Hike Over City License Debate
At Friday city council, Van Hurst urged success for his transfer wagons and hotel license. The council debated an ordinance to tax owners of delivery vehicles for private street use, with a proposed ten dollar annual fee per vehicle and effort to broaden sidewalk and street improvements.
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Council
van Hurst
IBM
Tre
Trumkas
Apedarite
Nealing
Mises
Connellean Kelly
de Hale
Hart
Sefie
F. T. Moore
A. K
Thur Seely Lave
McAndrew
Pepsnitt
Hickman Street
Kelley
Webstar
Lincoln
Mayle
Jeffeson
Carlysle Court
Vloetrie
Franchine
Messia
George Stine
Mev. Cunningham
Iise
Slaughter & O'Donnell
Aetisie Boyles
Walter Soilivlck
Mack Brows
Mountain
Clarks
Clarksvirg Fee & Starage Fn
Pauper Tran
Frank Swithh
West Va
Mine Supply Co
Murst
Coumeileaan McAndrin
Dr. S. Rock
Fecrue
Emmeil
Azret
Irwin
Lawement
Glen Hike
Rubl-Koblezard ‘Company
George Boring
Jane
Savoy Hotel
East Pike Street
Clarkstonsyt Brewing Company
Councal
Metherat
MW. Martin
Urlay Drick
JE Smith
Taekwon Street
Schutzel
Baltimore
Fifth Street
Water Street
Thor
Tewan
Guy Enancil
Gousseitmen Kerley
Parrbuatt
Shorts
Tonelsting
Mesar Kearns
Local street repairs and paving plans approved
Council action authorizes street improvements on Second and Third streets and Locust and Clay avenues. Street commissioner ordered to repair Locust street and pay for paving with rebates on cement work. Sidewalks to be built, widening discussed, and inspection ordered for sidewalks on West Lee street. Water and liquor license extension requests debated, with payment delays noted.
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Burka
Hove. Co
Dorsey
Manefurturer
Eat
Hickman
Hales
Pricioss I
Alos
Lee
Fifth
Oscar Moore
Lownie
James Sturm Dies in County Funeral Monday at Wyatt
James Sturm a long time Wyatt resident and noted stone contractor died at age 40 after a sudden illness. Born and reared in the county, he was linked to Harrison relatives and survived by a wife, children, and siblings including John Sturm of Enterprise and Pred H Sturm of West Milford. Funeral plans set for Monday at Wyatt with burial in Prett? parish.
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Wyatt
Belpre
Valuable Plate Glass Window Breaks at State Gas Office
Rev. EL Smith and daughter Nova Obtio, and Mrs. Chas Ridenour host, as unidentified men depack and an elevator mishap triggers a shattered pane at the State Gas Company office in Vrabey. The incident occurs during evening operations with no injuries reported.
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Shimitor Tyotyss
Adlane Ahly
Hyo Motetain State Gas Company
Vrabey
van Lemekel
EL. Smith
Nova
Chas. Ridenour
Mies Doray A. Starr
Clarkes
Starr
Lek
Toth
Ponmts Cleth
Bite Renaeh
Tiscenati
Nay K
Salle Ernin
Reusch
No Case So Far in Railroad Suit
The report describes ongoing testimony in a railroad lawsuit involving West Virginia and Northern railroads. Judge and defense begin, with witnesses including J. Le Dale and A. My Laine, superintendent, detailing mutiny theories, distribution practices, and planned discrimination claims. A verdict timetable is hinted, with next book likely to extend the case into several weeks.
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Trynala
Aguinet
West Virginiis & Northerts
Ufuretin
trEi
Tiave
J. le Dale
Bitin
Laine
Lane
Atlantin E
Sketches Review of Fullerton West Virginia Ministry
Rev Dr Fullerton's Thirty Years in the West is examined as he faces records privacy and church law in Oakland. The piece recalls a case in Germany, a celebrated marriage entry, and the 1880s conference moves. Fullerton’s year in Oakland marks growth, while congregations meet, sermons spark conversions, and a historic multi denomination field stands out.
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Fullerton
Telegram
West ‘Virginia
Ehiftc
Puleton
Oakland
West Virginia
Gremany
Fidert
York
Lax
Turing
Pitksburg
Shr
Pullertop
Gratton
Marlest
Wienepond
Wario
Tom
Eegand
Shire
Tre
Epworth League Elects Officers after Lecture
The Epworth League Society met after a lecture at the Hl MEL Church. Dr W Dison spoke on Various and Sacred Music with Miss Harris and Miss Paugh performing. Officers were elected for six months: President Lawherds, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary Rhodes, Treasurer Kester, Pianists Flora Martin and Laura Kester. Public installation planned by the pastor.
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Hl Mel
Yebick
W. Te Dison
D- 1
W. L. Dixon
D. D
Benneta
Pittsbone
Witite Ge
Cme
Hart Chas
Mirith Vir
Orie
Sroiury
Frank Rhodes
Laura Kester Piauias
Band to Give Free Concert on Court House Terrace
A free evening concert is planned on the court house terrace at seven. The programme includes a Regimental March and selections by Mirye Dallow and other performers. The event, advertised as a public musical offering, will feature a first part with traditional pieces and a Forest Marl selection.
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Aarksburg
Clarksburg Firm Submits Plans for Central Flings Building
Holboe Tafferty firm submitted plans and specifications for central building projects in Clarksburg. The total expenditure is set at 7300 dollars with alternatives if one building option is chosen. Architects from across the country submitted proposals, with selections guided by the board. Delbridge traveled to Steubenville for his father’s lines, and Attorney Johnson made a professional trip to Grafton.
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Holesboe
Holboe & Tafferty
Grafton
Tay
Othe
Delbridge
Steubenville
Ohio
Attorney C
Johnson
Smallpox Fatal to Mrs Sarah Herns in Widowed, Insane Sister Mentioned
Mrs Sarah Herns dies at about midnight from blood poisoning following smallpox. Interment planned at Holy Cross Cemetery in an unlisted hour. The deceased, about 35, lived on Pike Street with her sister and parents. a male relative and Dr. L Koruman are noted in the report. The funeral may be held at Moly Cross Cemetery after dusk, with precautions cited and the home deserted.
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Holy Cross
Somlz
Charles Hern
Meen
Twr
Pike
Alo Ber
Mise
Robert Brent
Moruhus
L. Korumann
Ginn
Nelada Pook
Bealtis
Goer
Meath
Diane
Herm
Buarthmore & Ohio
Mim
Hera
Johniam
Laid to Rest of Dube M Lyon at Forthcoming Cemetery
The funeral for the late Dube M Lyon, from Maize and Chestnut streets, was held Saturday afternoon with a large turnout. Ministers Rev RM McDanel Rev. Withers Rev Lewis E Peters officiated. Pallbearers included George Whitescareer of Grafton Lt Lowndes J oF Davis Ro Adame PM Long Jasper Pew and Henry Maymind. Interment took place at the local cemetery.
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dubes M_ Lyon
Abecueuet
Maize
Chestnut
Deen
Rm, McDanel
Withers
Wf Gypny
Lewis E Peters
George Whitescareer
Grafton
Lowndes
J. of
Davis
Ro Adame
Long, Jasper, Pew
Henry Maymind
Dr Selby Summoned In County Medical Incident
Dr A Selby, longtime West Milton physician, was summoned in Fairfield after arriving home from West Milford. He suffered spasms and was attended by several doctors, with initial reports suggesting expectation of recovery.
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A. Selly
Airman
West Milford
West Miltons
Fairmabt
Heboces Marlett
Going After Factory
The Clarksburg Industrial Company will end a committee to New York Monday or Tuesday to confer with Colonial Chair Factory people. Anthony Bowen and J. F Robinson will likely go to complete negotiations for locating the factory in this city. They are confident it will be landed. Auctioneer Gordon Sells Shinnston Lots. W. Chinson conducted a Shinnston sale Sunday morning with a large attendance and lively bidding.
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Clarksburg Industrial Company
New York
Anthony Bowen
J. F Robinson
Faithful To One Faithless 10 Other, Faithful To One Faithless
A fragmented account describes a wedding and rumored romance involving Miss Starr, Clarkes by Starr, and Mr Fox. Details mention a ceremony, parental presence, and social chatter about engagement, with hints of disapproval and proposed club membership as gossip.
Charleston Chief of Police to Arrest Colored Man Banks
Chief of Police John Howe of Charleston WV will arrive Monday to take custody of Williams Banks, a colored suspect arrested Friday at the R and O passenger depot. Banks is wanted for felony related to past shootings. details of the lease are unknown.
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Dury Banks
Charleston
John Howe
James I. Dian
W. Va
Chief Howe
Temporary trolley directors named after stockholders meeting
At a stockholders meeting of the Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction Company the Yairinme Clarksburg Electric Railway Company gains a temporary board. Directors named include R. T Ounninghan, Hugh Gnoderiy, W. S. Black, Geanre Qn 'Wataun and George W. Fleming. Other business proceeded after the selection.
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The
Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction Company
Yairinme Clarksburg Electric Railway Company
Fairmont
R._T Ounninghan
Hugh # Gnoderiy
W. S. Black
Geanre
Wataun
George W. Fleming
Matte
Svort
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Second Ward
James Sturm
Parkersburg
This County
Harrison
Clarence Hy Leach
M.D. Sheridan
W.L. Dixon
M. E
Epworth League Society
Zu Reg
Mirye Dallow
Miawatten
Patnhnetog
Tersey Cal
Clarksburg Firm
New Grafton
Sarah Herns
Odd Fellows Cemetery
James M. Lyon
DR. Selby
Cape
Gordon
Shinnston
W. Chinson
Tymet
Lagellomeer
Shinnaton
Ehice
Re. Ren
Tyoch
Fox
Barkelows Club
Restwchtrot
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