Chair Factory Contract Signed for Clarksbury Project
Clarkseburg Industrial Committee announced a contract to move a chair factory from Cortland New York to Clarkshore. The project covers 1.5 acres on factory property, brick buildings with cement and iron roofs, initial cost about 10000, with spring employment for skilled and unskilled workers expanding as demand grows. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will provide rate concessions as the plant is established, bringing permanent industry and diverse workers to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkeburg
Anthony Bowen
Hugh Jarvis
BF. Robinson
Corthmil
New York
W. W. Wood
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Faltiime Atail
Clarkshore
Pimpany
Gad
Eusuplebinn
Tie
Lust
Clarksburg
Avion man injured after jumping from moving train
Worthy Bland of Avon Doddridge county suffered broken injuries after leaping from a moving passenger train several weeks ago. He was discharged from Harrison County jail and later attended a test where the incident tied to the station lane and conductor action.
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Worthy Bland
Avon
Doddridge
Wis
Tiarrison County
Bland
Ts Station
Young Feltuw
Hornor-Richardson Wedding Pronounced A Formal Union
The marriage of Si Vaure La Hotnor, a fighter of the Tumiaryyce tank, to Mies Gerruin Marfinn Richwrrison, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C Wieherdeon, was celebrated at Huebine after Torile's pattern with a grand ceremony conducted by Rev TM Swith of Philippi. The reception followed with guests, then plans for a seaside trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Vaure la Hotnor
Qsighter
Tumiaryyce Tank
Mies Gerruin Marfinn Richwrrison
Mim
Wieherdeon
Huebine
Toriile
Thor
Tm, Swith
Philippi
Ellie
Sernand
George Dames Resigns From Williams & Davisson
George Dames resigns his position with Williams and Davisson company after a long association. He heads to Fairmont for new work, leaving his prior post and duties behind as he transitions to a fresh role.
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George Dames
Williams & Davisson Company
Veltliwhich Ie
Teal Knights of Pythias Elect Officers
The Teal Knights of Pythas elected officers for six months at Thursday night’s meeting. George Lynch was chosen chancellor commander and J E R Line view commander. Other officers include GW Killingworth prelate A M Crist master of work John F Hendersan master at arms PR Const outside guard CA Chambers inside guard E W P Waldeck trustee Mord Lewis elected lodge representative to Grand Lodge in Charlton in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythas
George Lynch
J. E. R.line
GW. Killingworth
A. M. Crist
John 5. Hendersan
Aru
CA. Chambers
E.W. P. Waldeck
Mord Lewis
Grand Lodge
Charlvnton
Social gathering at Locust Street hosts intimate friends
Minson Eel Cinda and Berta Boyles entertained a number of intimate friends at a social reception at their Locust Street home. Guests enjoyed games and roctal amusements while Mile Bensie Gumnp rendered piano solos. Delia Daisy White Elua Hares Margaret Weber Essie Gump Melanae Will Norman James Harris Hugh Stout and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minson Eel
Cinda
Berta Boyles
Ami
Locust Street
Bensie Gumnp
Fon
Mises Delia
Daisy White
Elua Hares
Margaret, Weber
Recess Taken and Court Actions Noted
The county court adjourned to Monday as proceedings continue. Executors and administrators were appointed with bond requirements and small allowances recorded. Licenses granted include hotel and restaurant licenses to several named individuals and establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert IL
Perine
Thwnsee
Phormas B. Seely
Stephen Cabill
G. M. Ganliner
HM. Hravener
Annie Dowth W
F. Rawat
West Atlen
DailySales Begin Monday at Watte Lamberd Stalls
The Watte Lamberd company opens popular stalls next Monday with items on sale at greatly reduced prices. Each day features special offers on girls products and notable discounts on advertised goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watte-Lamberd Company
Umnsen
Wales
Shin Sien Tast Gmumer Smi
Miner John Rail Fatally Injured in Columbia Mine Accident
John Rail, a miner at the Columbia coal mine owned by Fairmont Coal Company near the city, suffered a fatal fall of slate that buried him in his room. He reportedly pinned the fall on himself, was taken to the Miners' Hospital in Fairmont, and his condition was initially feared but later thought less severe, though internal injuries were suspected. He was married with no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rail
Columbia Coal
Fairmont Coal Company
Battlegn
Tin
Mort
Coal
Miners’ Hospital
Fairmont
Ant
Kail
Himelf
Fn Trail
Timber Lands Purchased For Rail Line Corridor
W. B. Robbins and others bought 20 acres of valuable timber lands in Randolph County within the fourth tier of the Coal and Coke railroad from Lieter to Charleston. The tract is praised as the finest timber in the area, with experts lauding the purchase for speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Robbins
Ranolph County
New Coal & Coke Railroad
Lieter
Clarleston
Tinysuade
Speen
Supreme Court Grants New Trial In Wertsog Murder Case
The supreme court grants a new trial for Grant Wertsog who was found guilty of murder in the Father Ruel case. Attorneys argue intoxication impacted his ability to understand and control his actions at the time, challenging the severity of the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertsog
Father Ruel
Simpson
Due
Pioniced Young Friends Outing In Laent Groves
Gertrude Brown led a group of about twenty friends on a day trip to Laent groves. The outing ended with everyone reporting a thoroughly religious and enjoyable experience, despite some unreadable lines in the surviving text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Brown
Laent Groves
Stront
Workers arrive from New York for Fairmont coal and Clarkstown mine jobs
Hungartan laborers arrive in the morning from New York City to work for the Fairont Coal company and the Clarksburg Furlompany. They will be assigned to various mines as they come in, scheduled on the No. 3 fast mail train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durty
New Yorks City
Fairont
Clarksburg
Reverend to Lecture on Africa at Central Presbyterian
The Reve Gi. d. Bopyw delivers a lecture tonight at Central Presbyterian Church at 7:00. An illustrated talk on Africa will feature a number of interesting historic items. free will offering collected with no admission.
Playing Ball With Weling Men's Muristion Association Team
A local baseball game saw the Weling Men's Muristion Association team take the field at 4 o clock. An Alan crowd attended as players faced an unknown opponent in warm conditions.
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Hawy
Wéling Men
Muristion Association
Mitgied
Ucving
Ptychean
Alaren
Anil Mac En Unuaiann
Onslow County Opens New Casino Park in Clarksbinge
The Onion Land company plans a spacious casino complex with a 15000 seat arena and a wide veranda, connected to a park by streetcar lines running day and night from July 4. The structure features airier design, ample seating, and orderly grounds with strict rules to ensure comfort and safety for thousands of visitors each day through the season.
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Ino the Onion Land Company Tx
Philippi Roal
Hiberniums
Wes
Virginia
Iowdil Se
Republic
Iele
Ypark
Amd
Consfort
Pleasisre Amt
Turing Ai
Buduese
Burglary at Gutstrie Home on Mechanic Street After Midnight
A burglary at D S Gutstrie’s home on 08 Mechanic Street occurred after midnight. A boy’s pants were taken from an open window along with small cash and a key. a man was seen at a street corner but identity unknown, leaving no firm suspect.
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D.S. Gutsrie
Mechanic Street
Dr. Gutherie
Charlie
West Virginia Plans Wooden Grand Stand Purchase
A project by the West Virginia pair association proposes buying a wooden grand stand 30 by 100 feet and two stories high to seat about 2 500 at a festival. An iron grand stand would be filled for six months, but the wood model is favored for the event.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Pair Association
Amiva
Woot Huts
Baggage Mem Win In Baseball Lane
The fragmentary report notes the baggage team winning a baseball game against Thumalae with Diazvoad in the middle, a 4 o clock start, about 125 spectators, and mentions uniforms for the Clarksburg team and team officials.
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Incing
Clarksburg
Big Gusher Reported Near Pine Grove District
Report describes a major gusher in the Folsom district near Pine Grove. The Delaney firm is cited as near the wall site with claims of a 1200 acre expansion of territory. The South Ferm company reportedly operates at a rate of 1 furveta per hour.
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Folsom
Delaney
Pine Grove
Kanawha Oi Company
Salem Elks Initiation Run Audacious 1928 May Sign
Salem Elks face a lively initiation as the lodge prepares a big turnout for the start of the season. The article notes candidates highlighted by Jody and a focus on community events at the club, with anticipation of a strong attendance and festive proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Pier
Sania
Fexigo
Jaibiatal Heaney
Syed
Meeting Notice From Rev Prosaer At Home Sunday
A telegram from Rev. T. Prosaer states he will be at home and will preach Sunday. The message is signed by YOUNG, Pastor, with confirmation of the service time and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Prosaer
Henry
Ec. Young
Ernest Clemens Married in Secret Ceremony
Friends report from Huntington that Ernest Clemens, former resident of the city, secretly married one of the town’s daughters. The ceremony occurred at an agreed time and place, with a simple witness list and shared plans for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Clemans
Unclear OCR Note on Political Excursion Attendance
Fragmentary OCR text reports an excursion by Mrs Hendey and Mrs AW Royal to Theaver with a wage toge r than the xenon party. It mentions arrival from Buffalo New York and references the West Virginia townships and hamlets in compact form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbe
Ftraniigg
Alice Gauls
Ploming
Gramanthne
Hendey
Xenon Party
Buftaly
New York
Street Paving Brings Improvements And Controversy
The article details plans to pave Sycamore Street from Mulberry to Elk Creek and Chestnut Street to improve miner housing access. It notes strong local support and opposition, predicting protests if efforts stall, and mentions Bruce Haymond’s plan to erect tenement rows for miners.
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Bruce Haymond
Sycamore Street
Mulberry
Elk Creek
Bitten by Dog Run Amuck at Lambert’s Run
Reported incident describes a dog bite at Lambert’s Run with a victim named Morrison who received blood from the canine. The medical examination at the Pasteur Institute in Aaltleyare sought to determine rabies risk and hydrophobia symptoms.
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Morrison
Institute
Oil News Reports Fine Producer in Gordon Land
In Folome district the Fox and Robinson farm shows production activity with notes on credit balances and shipments. The report mentions average shipments, a 40 feet Vernatt siting, and references to related farms and district mentions.
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Fox and Robinson
Gordon Land
Shipmena
Pennsylvania
Lima
Folome
Fox & Robinson
Starkey Farm
Burton Range awarded kitchen and laundry machinery contract
Burton Range company of Chacin Ohio wins the contract to furnish kitchen and pantry equipment for the Waldo hotel building. The deal favors Pend, the larger bidder in the city. Charles Camp, clerk at Te Ld Digoldson's show stop, was taken yesterday afternoon by tramps while at work in the store and transferred to a nearby hospital where he is recovering.
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Burton Range Companye
Chacinati
Ohio
Kitcben
Oakerry
Thiems Waldo Hotel
Geice
Charles Camp
Te. Ld Digoldson
Tig
Bee
Ester
Nital
New Photo Gallery Opens Amid Mixed Reviews
The Shea Photograph company announces a new gallery in Colembas amid delayed openings and mixed local response. Officials report several prominent works on display while patrons note quality varies and attendance fluctuates.
City records arrive for new city duties
Getk WH Cole receives the city records following a recent city ordinance. The documents prescribe duties for the city and are described as substantial and lasting. The desk day row Dway proposes the different book r a new program for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getk
Cole
Ar Oritindnes
Fragmented OCR news note with unclear details
An impaired local report describes a person named Lydia in a confusing scene at a workplace. The text references deeds, a doorway, and a clerk, with scattered mentions of Morganton and a street or city context, but specifics remain unreadable.
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Colonial
Cortland
Hornor-Richardson
Pythian
Aasessors
Tay Levy
Davievon
Tay Sept Cxriar
SY John
Columbia Coal Mine
Larksburg
Randolph County
Grant Hertzog
John Russell
Clarksbinge
Onion Land Company Jraile
Young
Waldo
Chexen-faned Inn
Low Ays
Sint
Wilytemm
Ealt Dimond
Big Gusher
Ernest Clemens
Gilmer County
Armstrong
Chestnut Street
Syeamiare Street
Muleberry
Hill Creek
Sayntloman
Gilner County
MiasGtte
Mina Kate Armstrong
Chestmut Street
Jax
Gos
Chirieburg
Brune
Ademston
NEW Photo Gallery
Shea
Facwin
Seyroalets
Parkers
Colembas
Sarpenter Painfully Thiureds
Lille
Sven Os
Lydia Skamamom
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