Systematic oil theft reported on Grass Run Farm
Reports from Marksbure Monky and the Williams farm recount systematic daily oil theft from Eureka Pipe Line facilities near Grass Run. The Van Wormer and Barks company is accused of siphoning thousands of barrels, causing an estimated loss around $40,000 as gauges misstate quantities. The case involves multiple tanks and pumping stations along Tymile Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vien Worer & Parks Company
George Willinu
Williams
Gilichie
Mardiville
Williams Bias
Nathan Gaff
Mart
Tymmile Creek
Hazel Pipe
Kets Teen Payne
van Wormer & Mark Company
Ieee
Tefe
Deirine
Hite Stin
Fined by Magistrate for Carrying Concealed Weapons
David Pinnell was arrested by Constable W. Guy on a warrant. Pinnell faced a charge of carrying concealed weapons before Magistrate Gordon. He paid a fine and costs after appearing at two o'clock on Monday. The case arose from Pinnell being arrested at Baumgartner’s home in Glen on the night of June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pinnell
W. Guy
Merritt Co
Gordon
David Baumingar
Stole Nay's Horse and Arrests Near Constable Ia
Williams Adams and Belle Pitts were arrested Saturday in Constable Ia to answer a warrant. They were brought to jail and fined 85 cents and 4 rates each after before Squire David. The case involved alleged takings and drunken talk about whiskey with a guard testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliams Adams
Belle Pitts
Phog
Constable Ia
Fe Hickman
Waynl
Jacken
David
Will Tender Reception for Josep Lansing Dodge
Josep Lansing Dodge, twelve, son of Mr and Mrs J. We Tide, is expected home this afternoon from St Patrick's college Fayetteville. He has been at the school near Cincinnati for the past year and returns with high honors, carrying a gold medal for his grade of 34 boys. His monthly report shows strong averages and steady progress. The parents will host a family reception this evening at their home, with invited friends and festives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josep Lansing Dodge
J. We Tide
St. Patricks's College
Fayetteville
Ahis
Gineinnapi
Lansimg
Trainer Summer Stuart Named West Virginia Fair Grounds Head
Summer Stuart, a well known Kiowa local horseman, is placed in charge of the track and grounds for the West Virginia Fair Association. He trains several string teams, and his appointment is a notable gain for the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Stuart
Scrape at Columbia Ends In Blood Spat Between Daugherty and Woman
Sunday at Columbia mines a clash between Mick Daugherty and a Black woman drew a crowd of natives and foreigners. Daugherty struck the woman, leaving a cut above his eye from a razor. A reconciliation was arranged and no serious injuries or arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Mines
Mick Daugherty
Daugherty
Ayash
Good Hope Masons Plan Dedicatory Services and Banquet
A large timber of Clarksburg Masons will travel to Good Hope Wednesday for the dedicatory services and ceremonies of the new Masonic hall. The Good Hope lodge will host a banquet in the evening following the services.
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Wil
Masonic Hall
Clarksburg
Good Hope
Good Hope Lodge of Masons
Guld Hoope Lodge
Military Band Concert Draws Large Crowd on Courthouse Terrace
The Clarksburg memory Band gave a new, entertaining program free to the public on the courthouse terrace Saturday evening. A large crowd attended to hear the music. For the limited practice time, the band produced creditable performances and the audience enjoyed the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Court House
Laborers Leave for Charleston Rail Line Work
Contractor Martin departed this morning for Charleston with a gang of men to work on the Deep Water and Northwestern railroad under construction near Charleston. This marks the third group of laborers he has sent from this city to the project, highlighting the ongoing manpower mobilization for the railroad’s progress.
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Martin
Charleston
Deep Water& Northwestern Railroad
Turth
Tits City
Leaves for Richmond Contractor F Allen to Move Crew
F Allen of Casey and Allen plans to leave tonight on the 10 oclock train with a group of men to work on the big Richmond hotel project. They will meet him at the station to join the contractor and proceed with the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Allen
Casey & Allen
Richmond
Optician Keener to Return from Wallace trip
Dr. G. W. Keener of Fairmont the optician will leave for Wallace tomorrow morning. He spent April and part of May in the region and showed good practice. He plans to return by July 10 and stay ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Keener
Fairmont
Wallace
Duns
Bert Alamas
Renin
Boys Take Crescent Bus Squadron to Salem Game
The Crescent bus pall team, led by Jack Fullerton out with a sprain, plans to travel to Salem this morning to play the second named team on the lawyer's grounds. The boys expect a win, proposing a good program and rides on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent
Jack Fullerton
Sprain
Marriage Licenses Listed For Fox Starr Starr and Johnson Dare
Marriage licenses issued for Jay Ei Fox and Dora A Starr Florice A Johnson and Maggie Dare Karl Rensh and Dora A Starr in a local records brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Ei Fox
Dora A. Starr
Florice A. Johnson
Maggie Dare
Karl Rensh and
Funeral of Infant Child Buried at Local Cemetery
The infant baby of Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith of 310 East Main Street was buried Sunday morning in the J C C F cemetery. Funeral services were conducted from the Test device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
East Main Street
Kessler Hospital Sold to New Owners
The Kessler hospital was sold Sunday evening to Mest J. Meade and Cherkes F. Smiley for an estimated price around 45,000 dollars. Dr. Mason will remain as executive head while Dr. Showalter stays on, and the new owners plan a smooth transition with Dr. Mason’s continued leadership and a focus on expanding facilities and schooling.
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Kessler Hospital
Siu
Mest
J. 3
Meade
Cherkes FE. Smiley
Mears, Stoiley Amd
MO Mason
AK Kessler
Europe
Kowfer
Showalter
Mason
Reception and Trolley Ride Honored Mrs Flower's Birthday
Mrs Flower hosted a pleasant afternoon reception and trolley ride in her honor with guests including Mrs Georay Clark Mrs Harpy Mes lands dalloway Mrs Cottrill Ales Charlee Chambers Mrs Kool Brows and Mr Thad Rogzesa. The event featured hospitable service and cheerful companionship as attendees praised the host’s hospitality and enjoyed the outing.
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Flower
Avre Steerhin
Readtons
Georay Clark
Janks to be taken to Charleston tonight
Chief of Police Howe received another telegraphic message from James Linn, a thief in Charleston, claiming he would arrive Monday night to escort Dury Hanks to the Charleston prison. Banks, detained earlier at the passenger depot, was wanted to answer for felonies linked to a street fight.
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Howe
James L. Linn
Polie
Charleston
Sanday
Dury Hanks
Banks
Poland
Chief Howe
Tim
Veteran of Two Wars Noted in Local Veterans Debate
A garbled OCR fragment mentions veterans of two wars including Captain Morfill and D. Forte from Adamaton. It hints at debates among veterans about war service, pride, and reminiscences of the Mexican and Great War periods, with references to wine, celebration, and public meetings, though readable specifics are limited.
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Taughiter
D. Forte
Adamaton
Morfill
Ysis
Fecallain
Foxy Fox Returns License After Faithless Bride Incident
Jay E. Fox, who won a license on Saturday to marry Dora Starr, learned she was already married and returned the license this morning. He, a Columbus physician, attended Starr during typhoid illness while she was married to another. Fox handled the setback with humor, noting there are other fish in the sea and predicting a future marriage elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay E. Fox
Dora ‘Starr
Two Lick Ming
Columbus
Ohio
T Hat
West Virginia
Pox
Wedding of Moment at Columbia Coal Mine Parish
A wedding of moment occurred at the Catholic parsonage at 1 pm Saturday. The contracting parties were Mr. Cyrlin Kariak and Miss Juliana Koperska. Rev. Father Hermann performed the ceremony in a happy, impressive style. Afterward the bridal party drove to De Moss' art gallery for photos.
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Columbia
Cyrlin Kariak
Juliana Koperska
Father Hermann
de Moss’ Art Gallery
Walker Hotel Board Dispute Sparks Warrant For R G Cooper
Magistrate Gordon issues a warrant Saturday against R G Cooper an oil mast who boarded at the Walker hotel over a board bill of 775 dollars. Constable W Guy Merritt served the warrant and Cooper arranged to settle the matter without court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman. Varant
Walker Hotel
Gordon
R.G. Cooper
W. Guy Merritt
Mandamus Case Adjourned in West Virgil Railroad Battle
Federal court completed the mandamus action between the Wan dsmus sult of the Kingwood Company and the West Virgil Northern Railroad Company. The hearing was adjourned until July, with the case to be resumed then.
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Wandsmus Sult
Kingwood Company
West Virgil & Northern Railroad Company
Man Eay Attersoun
Powell in Dangerously Ill After Operation
Mr Frank E Sighlam left on Monday morning by train for Gordonville Virginia to aid his aunt Mrs Powell. The father Ju Powell reported she is dangerously ill following a recent operation and severe illness from the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Sighlam
Gordanerile
Virginia
Rompowell
Ju. Powell
Doctor Smith Returns From Vague Pennsylvania Tour
Dr J B Smith arrived home Saturday after a murky visit through Pennsylvania towns. He toured Indiate and Pitte with talks about local industry and potential state agency adoption for a fair. The report notes unclear references to mining and brewing interests and local officials.
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J.B. Smith
Vineneylvania
Bath
Indiate
Addisjon
Damlton
Pitte
Geal
Jemestpoee
Fairmont Brewing
Mrs Hern Buried in Silent East Pike Graveyard
A smallpox victim Mrs Samby Bern was interred at Holy Cross cemetery without mourners. Four neighbors who had the disease handled the body. her sister Miss Shields remains in the house in an insane condition as a rigid quarantine is enforced to determine if she contracts the illness.
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End
Samby Bern
East Pike
Oak Streets
Holy Cross Cemetery
Miss Shields
Children’s Day Exercises at Adamston United Brethren Church
Children’s Day exercises were held at the United Brethren church in Adamston Sunday night. A lively program was presented under the direction of Misses Shanabarger. The children performed creditably and pleased the large audience.
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United Brethren Church
Adamston
Shanabarger
New Teacher Arrives at Elliott Commercial College
W S Britton of Sentare Ohio arrives to take teaching duties at Elliott Commercial Schools replacing Prof H B Smellie. Prof F C Finley becomes principal. Britton previously with Sandusky Commercial College and holds several years of teaching experience.
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W.S. Britton
Sentare
Ohio
Elliot Commercial Schools
H. B. Smellie
F.C. Finley
Britton
Sandusky Commercial College
McClure
Sent to Jail For Non-Payment of Board Bill
A warrant from Squire Samuel W. Gordon’s court, issued by Joe Vannort, led to the arrest of Hd. Conrad by Constable W. Guy Merrit. He was placed in the county jail for failing to pay a board bill of 10, which Vannort says he owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Gordon
Joe Vannort
Conrad
W. Guy Merrit
Vannort
Work in First Degree at Mason's Meeting This Evening
Herman Indge No 6A F and AM will hold a popular meeting in Masonic Hall tonight at eight o'clock. Candidates will receive the first degree work. All lodge members and visiting members in the city are urged to attend this meeting.
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Herman Indge
Masonic Fall
Sunday School Institute Held in Raleigh Area
Rev. Lewis Re Peters of the Baptist Missionary and Bible Agent plans a series of sessions in Raleigh county. He will conduct two Sunday school trainings in Beckley and return by week’s end, staying away until Bray.
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Raleigh
Lewis Re Peters
Jef
Clarksburg
Raleig County
Beckley
Bray
Death of Benjamin Lowe at Shinnston
Benjamin B Lowe, a longtime merchant and prominent resident of Shinnston, died at Webter Springs on Saturday after a two week treatment. He was aged 78, married to Melba Higginbotham, with daughters Minnie, Willa May, Riverde, and Ada Pearl surviving. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery, with funeral conducted by Rev. George Wy Kinsey and the St John Lodge taking charge of final rites.
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Benjamin
B. Lowe
Shinnion
Webter Springs
Bern
Bebide
Cowmand
Shinnston
Dhéclotk
Geoge Wy Kinsey
Lawe
Lolge
Masonnic
Benjamin Franklin Tawe
Roppist
Sad
Swatan
Jake Tooth Towethow
Robert Lowe
England
Pagerstown
Pho
Thas
Booth's Creek
Marion
Rae Bellge
Pore
Mian Savalle Mestilda Higginbotham
Digiter
Genge Higginbothers
Jusets
Minnie K
Willa May
Rivode 1
Ada Pearl
Bowe
Slinteton
Winoeee
Flewaa
Hwinis
Tie Wane
St. Jotina Indige
Dermsapel
European Trip Aims for New York Sail With WV Party
A misread note describes Smith and Rose Smith sailing from New York on the 25th for Europe. A group of West Virginians from Gramleston and Fairwont will accompany them, visiting England Germany Paris and Switzerland. The travel is labeled as a pleasure edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Rose Smith
Mvet Anight
New York City
Yell
Gariy
Gramleston and
Fairwont
Germany
Pickens of Quiet Dell Plans Cattle Trade Week in Whitthoatin
J D Pickens of Quiet Dell was in the city Monday morning en route to Whitthoatin to attend cattle and livestock sales. He intends to stay for the week and may engage in related trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Pickens
Quiet Dell
Whitthoatin
Meetings Proving Interesting to Associations
The Sunday afternoon gatherings reveal growing engagement within the Associations. Members are rising in interest and taking part in discussions as Dr. C. Mamilton spoke at the yesterday meeting.
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Ctmamilton
Train derailment at Glen Walls injures several
A passenger train from Wairenant derailed near Glen Walls Monday morning after a lengthy delay. The engine and line car were derailed with the wreckage causing injuries to several people. Local responders assisted at the scene.
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Glen Walls
Wairenant
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Nay
Jesults
Masons
Salem
DR. F. & Kessler
Messrs Smiley and Meade
Dr. S
Manoa
Mr. Orin Flowers
Janks
Roca Ro
Foxy Fox Returns
Mandamus
R. R.R. Powell Dangerousy
ILL
Pennsylvania
Atom
Elliott Commac Cs College
Benjamin F. Lowe
Webster Springs
Sedinston
Maas
Pisser
Smith
Mpet
Wiley
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