Wabash Railroad and McGraws Bluff Alleged Scheme
A critical examination of rumors around a Wabash route via Grafton and the involvement of John T. McGraw. The piece disputes inside claims, notes competing Pittsburgh, Elk & Southern links, and questions the viability and motives behind a Wabash buildup through Wvginia, Clarkburg, and along the Wagarts valley, with emphasis on political and business interests and the danger of overstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alorg
Grafton
John T. McGraw Jn
Somme
Fairmont
Wirwstort
Elaine Tlat
Wim
Pistsburg, Kile & Southern Railroad
Clarksburg
Veet
Clarks
Yarties
Waoust
Pennsylvania
Cigarette Licenses Granted in County Court Notice
County court grants cigarette licenses to multiple applicants including Fiori Crise Lefernves Heneghan Stone and De Sturm Cow. Also notes new bond for stableman and exoneration of JR Strother from tax payments. Pipelining project listed with West Fork Oil & Natural. Landmark mentions lie laying a pipeline and trench work along Third to Fourth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia’ Wrain
van Wat
Thomas Jande
LC. Noth
Stahl
Fenlin
Rollinson
Bageret
Ta Fiori
Rev. Crise
Lefernves
TA. Heneghan
Stone
de Sturm & Cow
den Elk News
Depot
Thomas Ja Nutlet
Enterprise
LL. Horner
West Fork Oil & Natural Cas
Dan Cupid Busy as Four Couples Wed by Rev Arbuthnot
Four couples united in marriage on Wednesday afternoon by Rev S R Arbuthnot at the Mt H church parsonage and nearby locations. The ceremonies occurred from 4 to 9 pm with small groups of friends present, including Anna Kesmes and T D Nutter, Verna Mamrick and William Fogg, Ida McKeever Day and Guy Linden Day, and Katherine Newell and Charles Zaruba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. S.R. Arbuthnot
SR. Arbuthnot
Mt. H Churess
Sly Dan Cupids
Mise Anna Kesmes
Weston
Miles TD. Nutter
Rev
Arbuthust
Joseph Darish
West Toeast Street
Arbuthnot Pe
Katherine D. Newell
Charles F. Zaruha
Ball Game Postponed Again Between Two Teams
The Young Men's Christian Association team and a UK married men group will play this Friday afternoon at four after a postponement due to gate issues and baggage/food delays. Lineups include Sackett at first, Rapp second, Davie third, Paywright at short, Heddon catcher, Crawford right field, Wood backstop, with Y M players Stith center, Sloan first, Steptoe second, and Finles short. The game is billed as the season’s hardest fought as both sides seek to sharpen bats for the diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citition Ass Cation Team
Marriat
Wil Ie
Sackett
Hal M. Rapp
JH. Davie
Paywright Relds
Boy Heddon
Outright
KT. Wood
W. Crawford
Y. M
Pihaler
Stith
West Virginia National Guard Encampment Set in Huntington
The state encampment will run ten days from August 4 with the entire National Guard, plus a possible battalion of regulars from Port Thomas. Adjutant General Baker and Governor White report talks with the War Department about officers and instructors attending, aiming for the largest, most important militia event in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of
West Virginia
Huntington
Baker
Governor White
National Guard
Port Thomas
Uncle Sam
Baker Statts
War Department
Rgular Army
Alo
Ant
Fort Chomas
Brady’s Brother in Law Harry Yoon Dies in Washington Pa
The funeral and burial of Harry Yoon occurred Thursday at home, Washington, Pa. He died Wednesday morning after a weeklong illness of rheumatic heart disease. He was a brother-in-law of Thomas Brady of this city. A civil engineer and partner in the first railroad survey from Clarksburg to Buckhannon. He was about 40. A wife and a daughter survive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Yoon
Lome
Washington
Thomas
Drady
Caty
Clarks
Wing
Buckhannon
Dan
Hin
Wheelbarrow Pusher Journeys Across the Nation
Sailor Jeet and his trolleyette arrived Wednesday, trekking overland to every U.S. capital. He started in Augusta, Missouri, on April 1 and aims to walk 22,000 miles by journey’s end, giving exhibitions and selling souvenirs before heading toward West Virginia and then Parkersburg and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailor Jeet
Morgantown
United States
Augusta
West Caio
Parkersburg
Charleston
New Uniforms for Street Car Men Reported in Telegram
Telegram item notes street car employees to receive new uniforms with Ray Horner praising readiness. Names mentioned include Argyle Sturm and Charles Hartman as wearers, with observers reporting pride in the change as workers parade around in new attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Horner
Jn.il
Argyle Sturm
Charles ‘Hartman
New Schedule For Street Cars Centerline Change Planned
A revised streetcar schedule aims to test next week with two cars on the line from the depot in Fanning TN, proposing an 8 minute ride time. Remaining cars will follow a different, unspecified timetable.
Returns From Hospital Prompt Rural Superintendent
D. D. Leonard, local superintendent for Fairmont Onroburg Traction, has returned from Fairmont after several weeks in Cook's hospital. He underwent a miscellaneous operation and has resumed duties in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Leonard
Iocal
Fairmont
Onroburg Traction Company
Kag
Tie
Cook
Wonderful Metropolis Clarkersburg Growth and Prospects
A retrospective view praises Clarkersburg as rapidly transforming into a thriving hub. It notes new hotels, brick and stone mills, and expanding housing and streetcar service. The writer predicts continued investment, manufacturing growth, and urban vitality benefiting workers and residents.
Burial of John R Horsidon At Salt Lick Trexton County
The remains of John R Horsidon, a young brakeman injured in a Baltimore and Ohio accident, were taken to his parents home near Heaters in Trexton County. The funeral service occurred Thursday afternoon at his home, with his father Re Le Herndon and Miss Kile Rose present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Horsidon
Baltimore & Ohio
Svar Salt Lick Wilge
Trexton County
Heaters
Thurwlas
Re le Herndon
Mise Kile Rose
Oslock
Prisoners Cleared in Drunken Disorder Court Stint
In a chaotic scene at the police court, several prisoners argued, caused a stir in the Gren Room, and faced brief detentions and fines. The High Muckety Muck oversight watched as inmates were paraded to the engine house, with one youth and others charged for blasphemy and illicit conduct. A mayoral pledge to stay sober resurfaced as the proceedings wrapped amid accusations and warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollen
Frginbotham
Sein
Fetee
Qole
Teradm
Okterra
Viaalutaster
Mack
Cigy
Cho
Tim
Walerioty
Aii
Hiv
Tenisboro
Webster
Tener
Marlow
John Serle
Hyg. Callan
Summoned to Baltimore in a Freight Office Letter
A garbled correspondence from Parkersburg reports a Tina Frome Fowler, head of the division freight officers, was summoned to Baltimore. The letter mentions a dismissed father and mother, a visit by Lilton and a grandmother, and a departure that evening. The lines imply a domestic disturbance connected with the railway staff. The tone reflects a wartime or shipping context with references to the O and directions to Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina
Fowler
Parkershiire
Patkorsburg
Pine Grove Officers Elected for the Entire Year
The eighth annual convention of the Church district Epworth League closed in Salemi Wednesday night. J E Hawking of Mammington was elected president with Lamber Clarksbury as vice president and Mrs J Morgan as active chair. W Furben conducted the next year’s plans. Miss Hace Valiast was chosen supervisor. The closing exercises drew many attendees. Rev WW BB Shuts spoke on A Model Worthian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Teagar
Salemi
J. E. Hawking
Mamaingion
Coe
Lamber
Mm. Dos. Wawkins
Sulit
J. Morgan
W. Furben
Fire Chrove
Handsome Bank Building Planned With Hotel Above
The new Wallace bank structure in Dill is to rise ten stories in a government style. The first story will house banking rooms, upper floors a hotel. Burkhart of New Martinville won the contract for the construction with a bid of 741 dollars. Completion set for January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Smeth
Dill & New Banking
Weilnen
Burkhart
New Martinville
Buried Alive At West Dent Store, Fatal Mishap Reported
A report from Le G At West Tend Store notes a worker named Willa Pike was buried after a violent incident. He was struck by falling debris and seriously injured, but recovered after about fifteen minutes and returned to work. Authorities are investigating the event.
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Willa Pike
le G
West
Fragmentary Notice of Railroad Construction Activity
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a North of Ge Wol area near a South Penison company and a Swiger gathering on a Wig Unie sand. It notes a Poison Misceler in Whe eel Gomes town and a South Tem company with a Noat line at Fox & Tolfinson farm, involving 300 feet of tid in the hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acttheitite
Fragments From A Turbulent Northview Event Scene
A garbled account mentions crowds, fairs, and a chaotic scene in Northview. The text references a funeral, a dead baby, and various unnamed factions amid a troubled gathering with mentions of subscription, motion, and economic distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Nfaat
Kites
Hiloa. Comnet
Iver
Tome
Northview
Uver Iorning
Che Finneral Veil
Jones
Sim
Grand Lodge Attendees Plan Large West Virginia Delegation
West Virginia lodge members prepare for a Grand Lodge gathering, with a special Pullman car train bound for Baltimore and a large delegation expected from West Virginia. Cities like Wheeling Clarksburg and others will be represented, as plans include multiple days of reunions parades and events in Annapolis and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
West
Tate
Sasterwalle
Tete
Warketsburgs
Eail
Morrison
Goll
J W. Pigott
Clarksburg
Jodge Vero Weil
le Grant
Maryland
District of
Calvinia
Lecture on Africa by Rev Rappell at Central Presbyterian
The Rev. Rappell, long engaged in Africa, will deliver a lecture at the Central Presbyterian church. A talk will follow by a reader of varied topics. admission is charged with a special invitation for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Rappell
Mibs Te Mare
Africa
Jay
Central Presbyterian
Congregational Meeting Held at Christ Church Parish
A congregational meeting of the teen group at Christ Church parish was held in the church hall. The session was largely attended and focused on unfinished business, with little items of significance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Ceurch
Colored Social Event Described in Vague Journal Note
A fragmentary entry notes a colored society gathering with dance. The text mentions a young men's group, a dancing party, music, and social enjoyment on Meith avenue, with comments about attendees and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Taweey
Nestalmars
Meith Avenue
Garriage Licemses Reported by County
The county lists several names for license holders including Lat Tagmond Snider and Stelle Williams among others. Notes show various entries with unclear, partially readable spellings and several missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagmond Snider
Stelle Williams
Tiber Wiliam
Foorand Voorrick
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Wabash Railroad
McSraw's Bluff
Wabash
Tygart’s Valley
JE. Sutton
Tenmlik
GW. F. Ramlatph
A .M. Sation
M. E. Mewleman
Bondaren
Strother
P.M. Long
J. J. Whitehair
Dan Cupid
Pogg Hamrick
William Henry Fogg
Verna
Jane Mamrick
Mr. Fogg
Columbia Mines
Studie
Hidbride
Oral
Thia County
Ball Park
Brady
Harry Young
Washington, Pa
Maine
Famitiar
Clirkobarg
Chicato
Yance
Reval Oakes
Adamston
Amd
Samdorsn
Ion Rlegwnty
Ehear
Clarkature
Olarksierg
Hemdom
Crile
Pine Grove
Sts
the Nest
Epworth League
Pittsburg
Wallace
County
Wemel
William Pile
James
Oother
Carisburg
Gratton
Yeheri
Iowa
Faerie
Tigre
Wien
LODGE
Mesting OF Benevolent and Protective Order OF ‘Eles
Batimore
West Vin
Tly
Smyth Ee
Twegee Fm Uke Union
Earurstons
Satontay
Annapolle
Alg m
H Congregational
Colored Society
Garriage
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