Tragic suicide by Lipscomb in Pythian building after domestic troubles
James Lipscomb, a 36 year old man, shot himself in the head at the Pythian building after refusing to work and amid heavy drinking and domestic troubles. He was found by Robin son and later died at St Mary’s hospital. Earlier attempts at self harm were noted and his wife resided in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Eipscorts
Nin Foon
Pythian
Ipscomb
Phiyd
Robinson
Hanks
Union Bank
Lipscom
Lee Ruflin
Lipscomb
Physicland
Simms
St. Mary's Hospital
Charleston
Lipacomb
Yale Wins Varsity Crew Race as Taft Watches Alongside Mrs Roosevelt
Under overcast skies Yale won the varsity four and Harvard freshman eight races today. Taft and Mrs. Roosevelt with family observed from the yacht Sylph as large crowds cheered from plowmail boats along New London harbor. The varsity eight race is expected this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Yale
Harvard
Taft
Roosevelt
Delinquent List Examined By County Court
The county court sat Thursday handling the delinquent list and related business. Ruth Henry of Fairmont appeared with her guardian. EB. G Smith returned to town with a tether at Wet Milford. C. R. Peck of Ely Rae led the cave charge. Omar Wywines of Wallner spent Wednesday in the city. Henry B. Reafer returned from EWirmaat. J. O Meyerl of Wheelling was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mipe Axrioon Hood
Mise
Ruth Henry Th Fairmant
G_ smith
Cochett
Wet Miford
C. R. Peck
Ely Rae
Omar Wywines
Wallner
Pitesurg
Henry BR. Reafer
Ewirmaat
Meyerl
Wheelling
Breiness Halton
Willis and Mare Not Located Yet
Beott Willis and the pacing mare Hello Hopkins have not been located. Willis brought the horse from Baltimore races days ago but could not pay shipping charges. HL Davin advanced $200 and took charge while two deeds of trust exist against the animal. Police have sought information but found none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beott Willis
Hello Hopkins
Gore Ivery Burns
Willis
West Virginia Names E Mullen as Delegate to Prison Conference
E Mullen of Moundayitie penitentiary board is appointed by Governor Dawson as West Virginia's delegate to the American Prison Association conference in Richmond. Mullen served as the state's delegate last year at the Chicago meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Mullen
Moundayitie Penitentiary Board
Dawson
West Irginia
American Prison Association
Moete
Richmond
Brannon
Virginia
Mullen
West Virginia
Chicago
Contracts Awarded for Local Building Projects This Month
Gladden and Alexander, architects, announce contracts for several structures including a 7000 dollar residence for Charles B. Lamberd on East Mall, an 8000 dollar parish building for Epivenpa, a 19000 dollar bank building for First National Bank of Richwood, a 13000 dollar store and apartment for Ma Joy Brothers, Weston, and a 5000 dollar residence for D R Ratter. The report notes widespread activity and compares progress favorably with sister cities.
Prohibition Debate At Local Woman’s Christian Temperance Meeting
At a weekly W C T U gathering at Mrs. A Smith home, speakers argued that banning alcohol sales is no harsher than pure food laws. The license liquor league member urged liberty objections, six new members joined, and readings included Things Mothers Should Know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uberty
Lys
Woman's Christian ‘Tem-pérance
Mare Stolen From Kedron Stable
H H Kittle of Kedron Upshur county reports a mare stolen from his stable the night of June 23. The four year old mare named Wikok weighs about 1100 to 1150 pounds has a white right hind foot and white hairs on the side. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Kittle
Kedron
Upshur
Sheely
Wikok
Fire kills and injures after explosion at Pabst Chemical plant
Chicago reports a deadly blast at the Pabst Chemical company plant injuring more than twenty and killing several, with five stories of a boarding house building affected and authorities investigating the cause as a suspected arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Moran
Ara Soriguary
Pabst Chemical Company
Fighters Jailed After Polio Court Session
Miks Follan was arrested yesterday on a drunken charge and forfeited $4.90 rather than appear before the mayor in this morning's polio court session. John and Joe Ross were arrested for disorderly conduct and fighting and fined 310 with costs. in default of payment both were sent to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miks Follan
Woodmen Prepare to Attend James W. Jacobs Monument Event
Frank Shirin was initiated into the Woollen of the World order last night. The local camp plans to attend the traveling James W. Jacobs monument at Graf ton ext Sunday. Members will meet in the Judge room at 4 o'clock Sunday morning to go down on the accommodation train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shirin
World Order
James W. Jacobs
Grafton
Judge Room
Republican senatorial convention set for next Saturday
The Republican senatorial convention for the Eleventh district will meet at the courthouse. Delegates from Marion and Taylor counties are named with Mononeatia county also entering delegates. Judge W B Meredith is the Marion Republican candidate for the senatorial nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Knights of Pythide to Honor Memory in State Gathering
The Uniform Rank Knights of Pythide will assemble Sunday from across the state and parts of Ohio to honor their dead. Captain T.W. Martin of White Lily Company No. 12 in Louisville chairs the central committee and has arranged a ceremony to reflect its importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythide
Moundaytite
Ohio
TW. Martin
White Lily Company No. 12
Moumisville
Kenbral
Freight rate meeting amid Midwest rally in Detroit
Regional freight officials gather in Detroit to discuss possible rate increases for the far western and middle western lines. Officials from Parkersburg and Fairmont visit, with various named dignitaries staying at local hotels and attending gatherings.
Hammond Gives 810 000 to University Movement Fund
John Hays Hammond, a recent Vice Presidential candidate, has subscribed $10,000 toward a $125,000 postponement fund for the George Washington University movement. Dr. Richard D. Harlan acts as special representative raising funds for enlarging the university’s new college of political sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owicago
John Hays Hammond
Richard D. Harlan
George Washington University
College of the Political Sciences
Unique Weddings In Grafton Highlight County Celebrations
Two weddings marked by unusual settings took place in the county. Massma Ware of Grafton wed David Hudepeth, a prosperous farmer near Charleston, with the ceremony conducted in the language of the participants. Myrtle Reynalan and Floyd Evans of Prontytown enjoyed a middle of the road wedding along the Fairmont and Heverly turnpike near their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Massma
Ware
David MW Hudepeth
Charleston
Mian
Myrtle Reynalan
Floyd Evans
Prontytown
Fairmont
Heverly
Itheir
Sunday Freight Ban Hits West Virginia Rails
The Norfolk and Western railroad cancels freight trains on the West Virginia General Division on Sundays. Only a few passenger trains operate to accommodate patrons of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Harrison Weds Virginia Rane in Elk Garden Ceremony
Henry Harrison of Elk Garden and Virginia Rane daughter of J F Bans were married at noon by Rev G H Mont at the Methodist Episcopal church in Piedmont. The couple was attended by G Pugh and Miss Currie Bane. Guests from nearby towns included Milford Hamilton and Mrs Thatas of Morgantown with others noted in brief society news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Henry Tt Harrison
1. Vnq Coal and Coke Company
Elk Garden
Virginia Rane
J. F. Bans
Gh. J Mont
Methodist’ Eytscopal
Routh
G. Pugh
Cumberland
Mie Currie
Bane
Disobeyed Parents, Boy Drowns in River Near New Cumberland
In New Cumberland on June 25, John Finley aged Tyears disobeyed his parents and went swimming in a river stretch under five feet deep. The drowning marks the tenth death in the river since spring opened, with authorities noting repeated warnings were ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
John Finley
Thirteen jailed after dynamite case at Hutchinson mill
Thirteen held for trial after a dynamite tied device caused a riot at the Hutchinson fuel company site. Arrests were made Wednesday and Thursday by constables and deputies, with names including Thaddeus Sullivan, Billy Yak, Frank Pillet, and Frank Sperance in the county jail. The court date was set for 9:40 Friday morning before Judge Harry Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson Uel” Company
Harry Gordon
Boklden
Thaddeus M. Sullivan
Sehrader
Billy Yak
Frank Pillet
Frank Sperance
Thane
South Welr
Phaco Mertini
John Beorcetti
Toney Scorcell
Sam Morricco
Franke Cortes
Tony Dixet
Jima Mora Ant
Tony Sporance
Haymaking a Idle Squire Gordon Absent From Court
The article notes Squire Gordon is away in the country enjoying a traditional Nayemalking lifestyle. It suggests he will return only when the weather shifts, leaving the court quiet with nothing to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Gordon
Venezuelan tension rises as US withdrawal shocks Caracas
In Washington DC the Venezuelan situation becomes acute after the United States pulls back its presence in Caracas. Officials speculate on the next moves President Roosevelt might take amid growing regional tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Belmont Clarke Denied by Mrs Belmont in Galveston Row
Mrs Belmont Clarke of Galveston Texas was denied by Mrs Belmont who dismissed the claim and the alleged relationship as the musings of a deranged person. The report notes Belmont's disbelief and calls the whole story unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Mra
Belmont Wire Sifling
Europe
Jatlie Belmont Clarke
Galveston
Tex
Resignation of Governor Hughes’s adviser Edward Hanford
Autany June 25 Edward Hanford, governor Hughes's legal adviser, has resigned due to health issues from overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autany
Edward Hanford
Hughes
Death of Sir William Whiteway former Newfoundland premier
Sir William Whiteway, 81, former premier of Newfoundland, died here on June 24. He was a prominent political figure and long known for his leadership and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouns
N. F
Sir Witham Whiteways
Newfoundland
Schley Visits McClure at Willingford
Philadelphia June 35 Rear Admiral Whafield Scot Rehlly visits Col AW McClure at his country residence 1 Willingford. Since the Spanish American War Schley has spent several weeks each summer with Col McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Whafield Scot Rehlly
Col Aw, Ky McClwra
Willingford
Schley
Col McCluse
Unclear fragment reports drowning after ship attack
Fragmentary item notes a drowning linked to an attack at sea involving a vessel and named individuals, with insufficient detail on date or location.
Just Married James Moore Haggerty and Lala Bart lett
A large reception following a first Baptist church wedding featured playful pranks on the newlyweds as rice showers and slippers flew. Ushers distributed posters declaring the couple on their honeymoon heading toward Atlantic City and inviting friends to applaud their affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Haggerty
First Baptist Church
James Moore Haggerty
Lala Olive Bartlett
Caarloburg
W. Vantaye
Lala Jan
Jinny
Atlantic City
Rollins Dead at Home Near Old Fair Grounds
George O. Rollins died last night at his home near the old fair grounds in the Stenley addition. He is survived by his wife Mrs Jen King of Farrmont, and one brother Zedile Rollins. The cause of death was tuberculosis. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 from his house, with services led by the Reverend Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O.rowins
Stenley Addition
Frank
Dwwdalsters
Mini
Rey
Soh
Bird
West Virginia Delegation HQ at Democratic Convention
The West Virginia delegation will meet at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver with Dining Room No. 1 reserved. A resident will be at the headquarters to assist West Virginians attending the convention and help them register friends and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virgina
Denver
Brown Palace
West
Booth
Arma
Johnson Declares Self in Kansas Not VP Candidate
Minnesota Governor Johnson said in Ottawa that he will not pursue the vice presidential nomination. He stated his name would be presented to the national convention for the presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kan
Johnson
Minnesota
Terview
Passes Eliminated by Western Indists Under I C C Ruling
Chicago June 25 passes eliminated by Western unions per Interstate Commerce Commission ruling. Ten officials and representatives in steamship companies are named as affected by the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland Funeral Arrangements Announced
Princeton New Jersey June 25 arrangements for the funeral of Grover Cleveland have been completed. The service will be held at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and will be simple and private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Almple
New Post Office Established at Marion Preston County
Washington June 5 reports a new post office named Ben established at Marion in Preston County with James Doyle serving as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. c
Marion
Preston County
James Doyle
Chicago grain market update and local civic service note
Wheat quotes at 4 1 4 with corn at 65 144 and oats 45 1 8 reflect Chicago market activity. A note mentions Mr Nell McEwen of the city heading to Fairmont for civil service examinations for a town clerk post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Corm
Axte
Nell. McEwen
Thre Etly
Fairmont
Cholera Breaks Out Among Troops at Camp Gren
Cholera spreads through Manila troops at Camp Gren with three scouts and one civilian dead. Camp placed under quarantine regulations as illness spreads among units including Lant, Janta of theine Lat Cavalry, and Lieut. Muldoon of the Philippine Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Camp Gren
Dinase
Tlant, Janta
Hine Lat Cavalry
Lieut
Muldoon
Philippine Scouts
Viricken
No race death by own action near Roosevelt home
Richmond VA June 25 there is no death by own action in the neighborhood of President Roosevelt s Virginia country home in Albemarle County. Twins and triplets have just arrived at the homes of James and John Newbetty respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Roosevelt
Virginia
Albemarle County
James
John Newbetty
Griffith 8 Out in Philadelphia Gazette
June 25 report notes Clark GrimMih, manager of the New York Americas League team, plans changes and the possibility of a new man. Mentions Otis Esther, train 22 to Peters points, and attendance of various local figures at events and trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Clark GrimMih
New York Americas Ieage
Jaytte
West Games
Otis Esther
Jamer Cuifurd
Mes
Catenvenice
Express Company Opposes Injunction Over Liquor Packa ges
Affidavits read as Adana Express Company opposes a mandatory injunction in which the court is asked to require the company to receive and carry liquor packages. Judge Nathan Gott presided at a special session as parties seek relief against the Davin Howl Company. Attorney George W. Johann seeks appeal from a Day ton Parkersburg decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adana Expresse Company
C. O
Nathan Gott
United ‘States
Torin of & Nlmingror
Amiavita
Davin Howl Company
Stats Te Frees Company
Jhage Gottsoma
Imy Agg Pave
Adana
Attomer Georgn W. Johnann
Parkeraurg
Dayton
Parkershirk
Patient John Gavid Admits Long Travel Before Hospital Arrival
Patient John Gavid of Charicetor reports arriving a short time ago with injuries from heavy mud and sand. He walked two miles prior to arrival and says mud and lack of socks caused skin issues. medical care has reduced pain and physicians hope for discharge in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gavid
Charicetor
Red Men elect new officers for coming term
The Order of Red Men elected officers to serve for the ensuing months. Charles J. Patton was chosen as potentate, with Altoril Washburn and Robert Bend as prophets, junior Sagmore, and B. Wy Waldeck as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Charles J. Patton
Altoril Washburn
Gabhem
Teobert Bend
Ior Sagmore
B. Wy Waldeck
Deeds Recorded in County Clerk Office Summary
Deeds recorded over recent days involve multiple parties including J. Winiowatto, W. Talbott and John Davis et al for Mary Jones, along with transfers to Myra H. Aakdagan and other trustees. Mentions include Bridgeport and Lumberport areas with several 1 totals and references to trustees and property parcels amid a stream of fragmented names and locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winiowatto
W. Talbott
Last Creek
John Davis
Mary Jones
Myra H. Aakdagan
Bridgeport
W. EL Jone
Bite
A. Sudeon Winley
G. G
Etty
Moyd I. Morner
Gilmer W
Byron TL
Cunningham
Lumberport
Conaway
Johny
Jackson
Matthews
Vane L. Horner
Lumiberport
Croline
A. Mattherr
Vanow Te Harnok
Lemberport
Mulberries and Squicls Near Baulerely Attract Visitors
The report notes mulberries ripe near Clarywrire with short-distance riders and two popular forerelngs observed. An incident involved a group of men using the lucteum friet as berries and animals increased, resulting in a chase and injuries. Campbell of New Cumberland and Banff of Suite, plus Hoytehinga, Jp of fea rmont, are listed among visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarywrire
Dutge Tohn A. Campbell
New Cumberland
D. Banff
Suite
Isa City
Este. C. FB
Hoytehinga. Jp
Fearmont
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James Lipscomb
Taft Sies
Willis and Mare
Mr. Kittle
Upshur County
Pabst
Jacobs
Middle West
Detroit
Ovcar Jenking
Parkeraburg
George W. Johnson
Parigerspure
Ely
Mey
Carl G. Doney
Wrat Virginia Weeluran Coldegre
Marwtellod
Mergnatnwn
Wana City
Fister
Miler
J.B. Canningham
Tealers
Ant
Td. Vooawim
Firnas Put
Sity Po Wiel
Hammond
Harrison Weds
Milford Hambiton
Baltimore 4
Parkersburg
Thatas
Morgantown
John Weaver
Mie Ennis
Sir Whlliam Whiteway Dread
McClure
Spal
Bisherstre
Taye
Sherman
Adams
Richard
Rollins
Elflzen Eh
Cleveland Funeral
Postopfion
Chicago Gratin
Ame
Matther
Salem
Col Cunbbert
Ac Osborn
Chertedon
Tral
Hostros
Express Company
Goff C
United States Circuit Court
City
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