Point Mills Fire Destroys Local Mill Complex
Fire swept through Point Mills destroying the mill complex valued over 15000 with 1300 loss, injuring no one. The Willing mill and sock house were also ruined but stock books survived. The site, a long standing flour and feed manufactory, drew crowds as residents feared incendiary origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timita
Delle
Edward Lindle
Milla
Amedern
CML
Chris
Tynch
Hart Ant
James A. Duncan
On Tovenaman
I. J. Drameas
John S. Dan Fvan
Ictober
Fanosstent
John ‘Ro
Samurl i
Susper Yanlen
John
tSe
Pulitle Ale
Todis, Stealer
Lewis TL Mines
Tames Hf
Kerry
Gone Avoll
Mossie
Little
Els Minstrel Show Refuses Weston Visit
A fragmentary item reports the Els minstrel show will not go to Weston after a committee meeting held Sunday. The report mentions discussions of a plan or dispute and suggests altered plans for a performance at an unidentified venue, with unclear details and names garbled in transcription.
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ELS Minstrel Show
Weston
Tailors Will Organize In Clarksburg Meeting
The Clarksburg tailors plan a meeting tonight at 8 o clock at West Pike street venue to organize a union. Five charter members formed the group recently and a charter and ritual have arrived. Temporary officers are Elmer St. Clair, president, and H. Wheeler, secretary. About six to eight tailors and two to four wives are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. BR
Uni
Crazy man at poor house
Hushier James Coverdale a colored man in bad mental condition at the county poor house is described as deranged and in worse shape, with a likely commitment proceeding pending if no improvement within days. He is 46 years old.
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Hushier
James Coverdale
Hintler
George Lie
Philimi Real Estate Co. Sale Invitation in Philippi WV
The Philippi Real Estate Co invites attendance at their sale in Philippi West Virginia on May 903 at 1 o clock. The tots offered are attractive property with improving value. Your presence will be appreciated whether you attend to bid or not.
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Philippi Real, Extate Company
Philippi
West Virginia
Houston
Tony
Philim Real Estate CO
Accused Men Engage Counsel in Cot Murder Trial
George and William Hanschumaker, jailed on charges of the murder of Ernest Cot at Samuel Daugherty’s home near Teyness Mines last Wednesday night, have engaged attorneys F G Viger and Hayrond Maxwell to defend them at the trial in Squire Riley court next Wednesday morning and throughout the trial if it continues.
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George
William “Hanschumaker
Oscar Firesthouse
Ernest Cot
Tritl
Samuel Daugherty
Teyness Mines
F.G. Viger
Hayrond Maxwell
Squire Riley
Wreneulay
State Postal Affairs Postwar Reorganization Rumor
West Virginia postal officials discuss a proposed staffing reshuffle naming George favor Hiebert Caxi teaner Ent Gurley Wood and others. A new office is mentioned with G Thomas Watwan Eve rron Francie Snider Tendolples Martin Willistas Lilfiany Mary A Chery in Fayette and Clay counties. Mil will Werratter to be sent in Bonrant.
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West Virginia
Bonrant
Serious accident as three year old Maxwell boy hurt at supper
Three year old Willie Maxwell son of Mr and Mrs W Brent Maxwell fell from a high chair at the supper table Saturday evening striking his head on the floor. He was unconscious at first and remained unsettled Sunday but doctors Morgass and Haynes found a light concussion. He showed gradual improvement Monday with promising signs of recovery.
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Willie Maxwell
W. Brent Maxwell
Morgass
Haynes
State Incorporations Reported in West Virginia
The secretary of state issued charters to multiple corporations including The Pittsburg and Tarkersburg Oil Company of Parkersburg, W Va with capital of 1 900 000 to buy and sell oil lands and operate for oil. Incorporators include I W Adams A Sarber Nathan Loeser and others. A Masonic Temple Association of Parkersburg, W Va was chartered to procure land and erect a Masonic temple with capital 500. Incorporators include J M Gidson Jr trustee James A Bryan trustee and John Sands trustee.
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Pittsburg and Tarkersburg Oil Company
Parkersbuns
W.va
I. W. Adams
A. Sarber
Natha Loeser
Cleveland
Ohio
Weldhart
Rowley
Tittaburg
Masonic Temple Assoistion
Parkexburg
W. Va
J. M. Gidson, Jr
Jaints A. Bryan
John
Sands
Trater
Williams T. Rittenhouse
A. Doremsan
Parkamburg
W, Va
Evangelist McCue Claims Daughter Abducted by Prominent Locals
In Tarkershire West Virginia on May 4 Evangelist John McCue addressed about 1 060 people in the court square declaring his 17 year old daughter Estelle had been abducted The preacher implied involvement by parties of considerable prominence in the city and asked for police action and a city wide search He wept as he spoke and prayed for strength to endure the shocking calamity and to punish the offender
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Tarkershire
W. Va
Court Square
Evangelist John McCue
Estelle
Ground broken for handsome new residence project
Ground breaking took place Monday morning for a new residence. The builder is V. L. Highland, with Elliott and Winchell as contracting firm handling the construction. The article notes the project as the handsome new home and mentions the rebuilding plans in progress.
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Draken
V. L. Highland
Finn
Elliott and Winchell
Ant
Nove
Gherilla
Oil Seeps Near Reed Well Prompt Lease Surrender
Seepage of oil is reported from the Reed well area as a previous dry hole drilled years ago by South Penn shows no production. Agent Wilkinson states the company will surrender all leases in the section within two weeks amid growing interest and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Penn
Capiin
Coplim
South Perm
Wilkinson
Litigation Over Well Raises Royalty Contention at Reserve Oil
B S Reynolds and partner reps from Reynolds firm travel to Wileshure for counsel on a gas well dispute. They seek royalty rights while the well, claimed to reach 13,300 feet, is contested over a depth of 3,900 feet with tubing and horn in place. The case covers a large territorial area and involves multiple parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S Reynolds
Reserve Oil Company
Wileshure
Reynolds
Repnolis
Beinge
Wero
Attomeya
Local Water Agency Proposed in Wihanburg
Mr Fradal Luther W Elliott expected to lead a proposed water agency in Wihanburg. The plan centers on artesian well water praised for medical properties with aims to extend the water supply and attract city residents for drinking.
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Wihanburg
Deinkk Ron ML. J. Fradal
Mr. Franti
Luther W. Elliott
County Superintendents Hold Week-Long Charleston Conference
County superintendents meet in Charleston this week to discuss the hate at the office of Superintendent Miller. The conference opened today and is expected to last seven days, with examinations scheduled to determine the plan for the year.
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Charleston
Miller
Wniforn Ayviem
Supervisors Transferred Amid Division Shifts
Supervisors shifted between divisions with headquarters at Frinmont. John Sha'foanan moved from LB division to MR division. Supervisor A. W Alanley also transferred along with Scot Grafton and others in the staffing change.
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Frinmont
A. W Alanley
AR Dihinton
Grafton
Riley Abies in Trouble Again Warrants Out
A warrant was issued by Magistrate Gonfon on Saturday against Riley Abies at the request of John Howard of Northview. Abies faces charges of cuning, xwear, fog and other alleged offenses on the second day of May, contrary to the peace and dignity of the state. The case will be aired Tuesday morning at 10.
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Gonfon
John Howard
Northview
Riley Abies
Juin Howard
Vestry Meeting Announced for Parish Governance
A vestry meeting is scheduled with board members and clergy present. Attendees are to gather at the church parish site for official duties and discussion of church affairs.
Telegraphic Service Salaries Revealed for Railroads
A Baltimore conference revealed salaries paid to all telegraph operators on the B and O and related lines. The highest paid is the copying operator at 70 dollars a month while some receive as low as 30 dollars. Night relay operators earn about 55 dollars monthly for twelve hour shifts. The report notes company resistance and pushes for increased pay and civil service improvements for operators across the region.
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Sibédibe Saud
Telegraphers’ Committee
Baltimore
Iho
Dagzagw
Pe Tto
Bo & O
Kent
Thew
Imtpresee Weill
Cewervine Amen
Ix Dan Thera
Recovering Letter Carrier to Return to Work
J L Jackson, formerly a letter carrier, has been confined to his father’s home with a severe typhoid fever. He is expected to resume his duties soon at Parsons-Saindles company's department store in the street forays.
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J. L. Jackson
Will Beale
Parsons-Saindles Company
Car Supply Improves At Mines In This District
Reports say mine work is picking up with better car supply and higher wages after a period of slow activity. Officials note a boom in available jobs and smoother transportation as several hundred cars are tied to projects near Wilconburz and Geral tan. An attorney, MLD Post, sustained injuries in a fall at a Gerald tan site, injuring his left leg and requiring crutches.
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Tew
Wilconburz Yextersary
Post
Grafton
Iraly
Romine Mills
Geraltan
Letter carrier arrives here in Keurumife Nebranks
Delbert St Smith formerly of Keurmife Nebranks is assigned to a new patrol as a letter carrier. Charles W Ensey and Mam Fived were present for the review of the position. Clarence Te Garsdiner oversees the route training at the Bia Mid. Mrs L Paul of the Tribune surpl inn notes social business. Inspector Tinotyge in the Telexram mentions the city type business machine.
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Delbert St Smith
Mrsdl. Paul
Tribune
Brisinessy
Manghine
Wabash Route Plans Stalled amid Little Kanawha Clash
Green County line via Fairmont to Buckhannon, likely by Clarksburg, is proposed. Work on the LittIe Kanawha extension halted. officials cite market and finance as reasons. no immediate resumption seen, though talks continue about connecting Pittsburgh to Belington and beyond with Wabash interests.
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Green County
Fairmont
Buckhannon
Clarksburg
Sam
J. T. Hair
Tittle Kanawha Railroad
Pitzaburg
Blair
Legun
Pittabure
Georgy Guild
Ramsey
Watush
Blur
Mair Cuotendal
Plana
Ramwy
Gould
Onme
Pittsbury
Retingham
Falmost
Aml Burkhganen
West Virginia Central
Belington
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Shinehart & Dennis
Contmeters
McArthur Bros
Burnsville Exterims
Litt Kanawha
York
McArthur
Wabaah
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Zanesville
Kanewia
Jokaike
Roomex Tll
Big variety of wells in Fol district shows mixed results
The Fol district reports a range of wells with some outperforming average and others failing. In Folsom, more wells appear inside limits with no major impact. East of Folsom, sandbed wells now complete and productive. South Penn No 6 on Adta Talkington farm yields about 25 barrels daily. Lather Talkington No 1 about 20 barrels. No 2 on George WW Talkington is a gas, and Hall-Price Far No 1 holds at 20 barrels daily.
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Fol
Neas
Daxter
Folsom
Folsom District
South Penn
Adta Talkington
Talkington Furs
Talkington
Stock charter issued to Lewin and Teeks Leiter firm
Charter granted to the Lewin and Teeks Leiter company of Fairmont for a stock issue of 25000 dollars. Incorporators listed include Lewin Lewis Curkeberm We Vax Brwei Te Pleas Fd. Brookes Foremont and W Fax.
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Kharter
Lewin & Teeks Leiter Company
Fair
Watter
Tuber
Ilewin
FL Lewis
Curkeberm
Brookes
Foremont
Delegates Leave Mannington for State Missionary Convention
J C Hamblen Mire and W Stewart and Airs F W Woods headline Mannington area as delegates head to a state convention of the Missionary Society at the First Presbyterian Church. The processional gathering marks a key event in local religious activities.
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Mannington
J.C. Hamblen
Mire
W. Stewart
Airs
F.W. Woods
Missionary Nociety
First Presbyterian Ohmreh
Letters of Administration for Noble James Melville Norman
Seffernson Dr Basel has qualified as administrator of the personal estate of Noble James Melville Norman. The amount due to the legatees and the surety Henry Based are noted.
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Seffernson
Basel
James Melville- Norman
Henry
Rule Days Ane Om Circuit Work Schedule Notes
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions work days in the circuit and a schedule through Wednesday Inchaiyn Severn. The text is garbled but suggests an ongoing project or procedure with references to exams or tests and a plan of action extending into the near term.
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Etork
Inchaiyn Severn
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Point Mills
State Postal Affairs
Little Will Maxwell
Mrs. W. Brent ‘Maxwell
Secretary of State
Isnes
West ‘Virginia
Parkersburg
Booths Creek
LOCAL
Agency For Water
Wilsonburg
Luther Elliot
Riley Ables
Vestry
Boanttdt
Ebro
Woineslage Aight
Peetory
Nebraska
Charles W. Emey Ant
Kanawha River
Burnsville
Otto Moore
Clarksburgers
Otay
Manhattan
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