Pious chatter and rail lines cloud West Virginia politics
The Charleston Telegram reports on Democratic frown over Standard Oil, railroads, and tax fairness while noting cites of Col. John McGraw and Bryan opposition in papers. It highlights population concerns in Clarksburg, water works needs, and looming Fourth of July events as Harrison County coal lands fetch three hundred dollars an acre.
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West Virginia
Ita Teaders
Telegram
Harrison County
West Virginia Honours Debate on Judge Goff and Roads
The Charleston and Fairmont papers debate honoring Judge Goff, urging his gubernatorial candidacy and noting his wealth and eloquence. The county court plans road improvements with need for bridges and better roads, while agitation for good roads yields progress and optimism for future upgrades. The piece mentions moonshine activity and public interest in the governor issue.
Knights of Pythies to Elect Officers at Castlehall
The Knights of Pythies will meet in Castlehall Glen Elk tonight to elect officers for the entire term. Full attendance of the membership is requested.
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Knights of Pythies
Castlehall
Glen Elk
Chautauqua Explained and Its Outdoor Program
Explanation of the Chautauqua movement details its nationwide reach in about 500 sites for outdoor entertainments including lectures music and high class specialties. It emphasizes low admission cost with daily Bible study Sunday services and free public concerts. Jailed forms of athletic sports and grounds for croquet tennis and baseball are offered at no extra charge. Special days include Farmer's Day Young People's Day and West Virginia Day with notable speakers. Tents are provided at cost and grounds may be free, making the outing long and affordable.
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Clar
United States
West Virginia
Hanley
Indiana
Chautauquan Assembly
Property Transfers From Sardis to East Clarksburg and Beyond
A series of land transfers recorded across districts including Sardis Union and East Clarksburg. Transfers note parcels from Samanths F Cambridge to Al Strother and Nettle Strother, Andrew Spindle to F B Davis, and Davis Horner Co to Charles Lafferty. Also listed are deeds by Industrial Co to Stewart, and several parcels in East Clarksburg to Williams Cunningham Horner and others plus a 65 acre half in Eagle district to Griffin. Hale note lists Armatha Kishbaugh as buyer via H W Harmer, special commissioner.
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Samanths F. Cambridge
al Strother
Sardis
Nettle Strother
Andrew Spindle
F. B. Davis
Tenmile
Davis-Horner Co
Charles
Lafferty
Grassell
Samuel G. Stutler
John P. Romine
Union
Mary McD
eGo
T. Bland
Clarksburg
East Clarkaburs
H.W. Harmer
Armatha Kishbaugh
Wallace
Margaret C. Robinson
R Griffin
Eagle District
Improvements Postponed at City Church Meeting
Congregational meeting at First Presbyterian drew strong turnout. Due to work on founding a new church in East Clarksburg, it was decided to take no action on contemplated improvements at the city church.
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First Presbyterian Church
East
Clarksburg
Police Court Briefs at City Hall
Police court this morning saw two suspects brought before Mayor Crile Z C McKay and an officer named Daigo who could not recall the other defendant’s name. Both were short of funds and were granted a three day trial.
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Crile
Z. C. McKay
Daigo
RARGY Seay Board Trustees Nominate New President
A report from Monte Board of Trustees notes Seay and Korwa de as leaders in a plan to elect a new president. The committee nominates candidates and appoints trustees, aiming to form a cohesive board with added appointees and a change in leadership.
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Pockhaad
Laren Korwade
Jezan
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