Merger 10 Be Dissolved as Agreed on Plan
The government and Union Pacific officials report agreement to dissolve the Harriman merger. The plan aligns with President Wilsons views and is expected to be approved. It will be presented to the Eighth Circuit judges in St Paul with government approval and a request for a limited fine before final decree. McReynolds will not travel. G C Todd will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auwociaren
Awashington
McReynolds
Union Pacifiic
Harriman
Phip
Wilson
United States Court of the Eighth Circuit
Paul
St. Paul
G. C. Todd
Juniors of Adamston Church Lead Sunday Evening Service
The Juniors of United Brethren Church of Adamston will conduct the Sunday service at 7 4% o'clock with a program including choir and children's songs, congregation songs, prayers, recitations by Christine Hale Edna Colins Annette McFarlin, Lacy Ford William Carr Lester Robiman Lyle Murphy Frederick Minter Edward Gump, a quartet, a Mondérul River storytelling by Miss Ethel Minter and a vocal solo by Sybil Schutte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church of
Adamston
Christine Hale
Edna Colins
Lacy Ford
William Carr
Lester Robiman
Lyle Murphy
Frederick Minter
Edward Gump
Annette Mcfarlin
Virginia McFarlin
Annette, McFarlin
Mondérul
Ethel Minter
Sybil Schutte
Delegates Return from Morgantown Chess Convention
Delegates dispersed Sunday after the Morgantown convention of the annal Chess nut endeavor Society. The next convention will be at Parkerstars. Lena Ruttenculter was elected recording secretary and to represent the state at the Los Angeles national convention. Delegates to the national meeting include Mrs. Bertha Mckinney Grover S. Casino Morgantown and Miss Nell Layonta Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annal Chessnut Endeavor Society
Morgantown
Parkerstars
Hesider Bein
Lena Ruttenculter
Los Angeles
Bertha Mckinney
Burneville
Grover S. Casino
Nell Layonta
Fairmont
Three Men Sentenced in Avateon Stabbing Case
In Alamont on June 28, three defendants received prison terms for the March stabbing in Avateon. Marmiorite Sen Wilt drew eight years, Joe Ferrarn eight years, and Jim Brine ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamont
Zetcian M. Revse
Avateon
Marmiorite Sen Wilt
Joe Ferrarn
Jim Brine
Baird Elected President At State YMCA Convention
Several hundred delegates at the Young Men's Christian Association State convention in Terra Alta elect Wm. Baird of Clarkshoro as president and D. Barron of Hikins as vice president. H. Newton of Wheellos and Stacy B. Gierwig of Olubeltic named secretary and assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Alta
Young Men’s Christian Association
W- W. Baird
Clarkshoro
DD. D. Barron
Hikins
H. Newton
Wheellos Poesginey
Stacy DB. Gierwig
New Salem Baptist Church to Dedicate Building in July
Salem prepares for the dedication of the new church on July 13 after a two week seat delivery delay. The program spans July 9 to July 22 with sermons by Rev. Gregory Blake, Rev. A J Bond, Rev. Griswell, Rev. H W Tiffany, and others, including speakers from Salem College and Broaddus Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
New Baptist
Gregory Blakely
Methodist Biscopal Church
Seventh Day Baptist
Vie Young
People's Societies
the Church
J. M. Griswell
Baptist Young People’s Union
West Virginia
H. W. Tiffany
Elking
Church
C. B. Clark
Salem College
Elkanah ‘Hully
Broaddus Institute
Ll. B. Moore
Young People’s Union
JC. A. Schutte
L. &. Peters
L. M.wood
Forth Avenue Baptist Church
Huntington
IL. i
Peters
Young People's Union
F. Garrett
Clarksburg
W.c.taylor
First Baptist Church
Clarkhsure
Funeral services for Mrs Bellé Jacobs at daughter’s home
The burial takes place in Odd Fellows cemetery after funeral services at 217 Webster street Carlile Court this Sunday afternoon. Reverend Strugo and Reverend McClelland will conduct the rites. Mrs Jacobs born June 2 1865 died June 27 1913. Survived by four brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellé Jacobs
Pike, Street
L. T. Mercer
Webster Street
Carlile Court
F. K. Strugo
St Paul's Methodist Piscopal Church
South
Henry T. McClelland
First Preabysterian Church
Frank Jacobs
Hero the Grave
Julge
John W
John ‘W. Wolinson
Los Angeles
Calif
United States
Jesse Ih. Johnson
Matamoros
Mexico
Bruce Johnson
Martha A. Elson
Fire at Salem destroys A. L. Garrett livery stable
A morning blaze in Salem West Virginia destroyed A. L. Garrett’s two story tile block livery stable on Mill Street with about 3000 dollars in damage. Horses were saved but hay feed and equipment burned. Guff Nutter’s upper story home goods were lost to fire. The theater building was saved by heroic efforts and the fire origin is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
W. Va
A. L
Garrett
Mill Street
McClung Receives Transportation to Gettysburg Battlefield Celebration
Marcellus M. McClung of North View has been provided transportation to the Gettysburg battlefield celebration and will attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcellus M. McClung
Northview
Gettysburg Battlefield
Poisoned grain used to destroy prairie dogs on western ranges
Washington dispatch reports the Biological Survey of the Agriculture Department uses carbon bisulphide with poisoned grain to exterminate prairie dogs on Coconino National Forest Arizona and other western forests. The aim is to restore grazing land and increase carrying capacity for cattle and sheep, while noting prior campaigns in Colorado and ongoing reductions in prairie dog populations since 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
Department of Agriculture
Coconino National Forest
Arizona
Praire
Cochetopa National Forest
Colorado
Pike National Forest
Cochelopa
Gates at Gatun Lock Under Full Pressure Test
The Atlantic water level rose against Gatun locks as the lower gates endure a full pressure test for the first time. Engineers report the gates remain firm and water light as the test progresses with the water nearing the fully tested stage. Miss Helen Melganey has accepted a stenographer position with the West Virginia Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyai
Panama
Gatun
Flesea
Helen Melganey
West Virginia Bank
Mexico protests export of munitions to Huerta forces
President Carranza's agents in Washington protest to Secretary Bryan against munitions exports to Huerta through Laredo Texas while neutrality orders restrict such shipments. Dispatches from Laredo report repair trains are operating to restore Mexico's national railways south of the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omy AneaTe Smee
Washington
Venustano Carranza
Mexico
Bryan
Huerta
Laredo
Tex
México
Here
Convict Escapes During Transport in City Chase
Joseph Curley, a three year forgery convict under Judge James W. Robinson, broke from Sheriff Ross on a Saturday afternoon. He ran through the jail yard and down Mechanic Street with guards in hot pursuit before being trapped behind the McCarty building by turnkey Iaco Wolfe amid tall weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Curley
James W. Robinson
Criminal Court
Ross ¥. Stout
Mechanic Street
iLaco Wolfe
McCarty
Rebels Sweep Federals From Sonora Front
General Obregon pursues scattered federal troops after seven days of battle around Ortiz as Guaymas becomes the last federal holdout in Sonora. Yaqui Indians join the pursuit, while Sonora’s coal and steel sectors distribute two weeks pay to workers, boosting trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Anz
Ojeda
Federa
Huerta
Ortiz
Guaymas
Sonora
Obregon
Combination Service At Central Christian Church
Beginning Sunday morning a combination church and Sunday school service will be held at Central Christian Church during the hot weather. It starts at 9 30 with a short talk by Rev. W M Long on the lesson. A $30 000 damage suit by Schaffner Brothers against National Supply Company over alleged defective casing for an oil well will be argued in circuit court Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
W. M. Long
Schaffner Brothers
National Supply Company
Anse
Circuit Court
Hayman Reenters After Illness at Linden Avenue Home
Friends welcome Newell J Hayman home from a week of sickness on Linden Avenue. Though improved he remains not fully well. Mrs. Ellan Bryan Templeman and son Percy visited today with friends at Ronmcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell J Hayman
Linden Avenue
Mr. Hayman
Ellan Bryan Templeman
Aon. Percy
Ronmcy
Teachers Are Named for State Normal Schools
Charleston June 2 The state board of regents names teachers for Normal School campuses Keyser Preparatory School Joseph Epples language Elsie Hoffman music Minola Hatch expression Margaret Lilier librarian Grate Sheets typewriting Montgomery Preparatory School Hattie Catts Latin German Lorendiieeries English Glengilie State Normal School E G Rohrbough principal Walter Barnes English and first assistant Cle Hedrick history and common school subjects E R Grose mathematics D Muldoon science Ana M Charter domestic science C C Spicer Latin French Edward Detenbach agriculture F Shreve professional subjects West Liberty Normal School John C Shaw principal Robert S Gatherum science Calle W Curtis supervisor of training Mary V Sanders Mathematics Maud J Jefferson Wongliah and science Mary Le Yager English modern languages Clinton T Boggess Latin Geography Carrie M Dagte platery Marshall College principal English Haworth W S Franklin Eula R Harris Education Andi Cummings head Harriet Lyons head model school Mary L Myers eighth grade Hattie Tudor seventh grade Le la Bendley sixth grade Neilie P Osgood fourth and fifth grades Edith M Wilson second third grades Lilian Isabell first grade History Naomi Everett Mathematics Millian Hackney Annie Devon Blen Fottbere
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Ature Board of Regents
Keyser Preparatory School
J. W. Staxymen
P. Moore
Comercial
Bushrod Grimes
F. Vandike
DB. W. Parsons
Hattie,Catts
Loreniudieeries
Or Dane Bowlin Prive
Glengilie State Normal School
E.G. Rohrbough
Walter Barnes
Cle. Hedrick
E. R
Mary
le Yager
Clinton T. Boggess
Carrie M. Dagte
Marshall College
J. Corbly
Haworth
Franklin
Eula R
Harris Education
Andi &. Cummings
Harriet Lyons
Mary L. Myers
Hattie —. Tudor
Lela W.bendley
Neilie P. Osgood
Edith M. ‘Wilson
J Lilian Isabell
Naomi Everett
Millian Hackney
Annie Devon
Blen &, Fottbere
Salvation Army Purchases Citadel Property in Clarksburg
The Salvation Army buys the Evan Lowther property at 15 Main Street, plans upgrades to a two story frame building to become a modern citadel. The transfer from Apai Smith and John A. Cisitp totals 1000 with 3400 cash in hand. two equal payments due in one and two years. The Salvation Army Corp of Netere undertakes the purchase independent of pledged funds by Clarksburg citizens, with future disposition undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Evan Lowther
Wal, Main Street
Wwawanade
Apaii Smith
John A. Cisitp
Tani
Salevation Army Corporation of
Netere
Clardsburg
Directors Hold Annual Meeting At Waldo Hotel Assembly Room
Directors from the board of trade met Friday night at 8 in the Waldo hotel assembly room. Officers reports were omitted due to heat and will be published later. Five directors Daniel Howard Earl Spraker Dicie D. Hritt Truman J. Lynch and Carl Vance were chosen to serve three more. J F Lent of Pittsburg president of the Lent Traffic Company spoke on rates and shipper interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Waldo Hotel
Daniel Howard
Earl Spraker
Diciey D. Hritt
Truman J. Lynch
Carl Vance
J. F. Lent
Pittsburg
Lent Traffic Company
Fire Claims Six In Lexington House Blaze
Six persons, members of a single family, died in a blaze that destroyed a Lexington, South Carolina house last night. The bodies were found among the rubble this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Lexington
Fourth of July Picnic at Northview Park Planned
The North View United Brethren church youth group schedules a Fourth of July patriotic celebration at Northview Park. The event includes a morning parade from the church led by the Johnstown band, an 11:30 concert, noon dinner, 1:30 foot races, two band concerts, speeches, and various amusements with refreshments. A committee coordinates arrangements to ensure a large community gathering. Two men were convicted of street drunkenness in a police court session, each fined $2 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northview
Postmaster General relaxes parcel post stamp restrictions
In Washington on June 28 Postmaster General Burleson orders the universal validity of parcel post stamps for all classes of mail and insurance fees starting July 1 1913. Ordinary postage stamps including commemoratives remain valid for short paid postage and collection on all mail matter. The parcel post special stamp is shown as confusing and will be phased out to reduce public confusion. Morgantown reports Samuel Grove O Kelley 48 prominent Monongalia family member dies from nose bleed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Burieso Bas
Oilmaster
Burleson
Morgantown
Sanuel
Grove O’kelley
Theater Heist Shocks Morgantown As Hippodrome Seized
Lawrence Myers, identified as a longtime operator in Clarksburg, allegedly seized the Hippodrome Theater in Morgantown from W. A. Ream. Police and courts to determine legality of the transfer and ownership status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Lawrence Myers
Clarksburg
Bes
W. A
Divers Seek in Ocean for Bodies After Explosion
Divers search the ocean for bodies following a fiery explosion at sea. Reports say four men perished and around a dozen were injured as salvage efforts continue into the night.
Heart Disease Drains Mrs Lulu B Hopkins at 44
Mrs Lulu B Hopkins wife of J D Hopkins died at home after heart trouble. Funeral services will be held at 8 30 o clock tomorrow morning with the Rex LOES conductors. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Survived by husband and daughters Mrs Ma r fra n Schaley Hopkin and Miss Lepta Hopkins both living at home. Death followed a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu B. Hopkin
J. D. Hopkins
Fitnese
Rex. Loes
Odd Fellows
Devon Ber
Road Penalty Sentences In County Court
Judge James W. Robinson sentences four men for highway robbery and assault on Amanus Menéndes. James, Rufus Deems, and Frank Newfoud Kelby receive sixy months, fines and road work. Leo P. Caulfield admitted to practice near Morgantown. Charles Kean gets thirty days and a dollar fine. Joseph Eorhner convicted of voluntary slaughter faces one year and road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
W.robinson
Criminal Court
Rufus Deems
Frank New
Kelby
Amanus
Leo P. Caulfield
West Virginis Uni
Morgantown
Wis
Charles ‘Kean
Toveph Eoerthener
Peter Coloris
Perthener
Brazilian Leader Dies During Reconstruction Effort
Former Brazilian official Manuel Ferrag de Campolation died today at age 3 during the late 19th to early 20th century term. He helped push reconstruction of the republic after a long period of unrest and oversaw key public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ory
Baotaulo
Brazil
Imne
Manuel Ferrag de Campolation
Bragil
Durtee
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The
Union Pacific
Christian Endeavor Convention
Miss Ruttencutter
NEW Salem Baptist Church
Belle Jacobs
M Mercer
Atlantic Ocean
QUEDA
Consolidation Coal Company
Zoal
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Hayman
Spat Biard
Leal Board of Trade
Big. Pignig
Northview Park
Mohawk
Primar
New
York
Divieres
Borktem
Mellie Hoek
Lulu Ba ‘Hopkins
Poplar Street
Feas
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