All Off for O Neil Jump Ends in Injury and Shock
The Gist Ride Worthy Bland of Avon Beddridge County jumped from a moving train near O Neil Goal line, fracturing his leg above the ankle and suffering head and scalp wounds. He was carried to Harrison County Hospital unconscious, later regaining some awareness. The incident, witnessed by passengers, sparked by a misperception that all passengers must exit at the station. Bland, 21, is the son of Mr. Nimey Bland and resided here with James Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland
Avon
Beddridge County
Ae Howe
O'Neal
Wilfoulmrg
Dottie
O'Neil
Amy Bland
Carsing
Harrison County Hospital
Nimey Bland Ani
James Sheets
New Cashier Arrives at West Virginia Bank
Mr B D Tumlin, former cashier of the Bank of Reedy in Roane County, arrives to assume duties as cashier of the West Virginia Bank in the city. Directors had expected him last week to begin duties and acquaint him with office affairs. He is described as a pleasant gentleman and will be welcomed by local banking fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Bank
B.D. Tuntin
Bank of Reedy
Reedy
Roane County
W. Va
Tumlin
Imak
Roan
Tumilin
Abe Banking Fraternity
Carrier Pigeons Return From Grafton Pilot Flight
E Blaney of Grafton arrived with a cage of carrier pigeons and released them at the depot. The birds immediately took flight for home and were noted to reach their destination quickly. They then dine at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Blaney
Grafton
New Methodist Episcopal Church Dedication Set for May 3
Leyngh county church to be formally dedicated Sunday May 3 with Rev B I Evans of Han ington and Rev D L Andy presiding elder of Clarksturt district assisting. Program includes confer ence Saturday 2:30 pm, preaching 8 pm. Sunday 10:30 am dedicatory sermon and 3 pm dinner and commotion. Pastor G W White arranging visitor entertainment and a tree dinner is planned. Partial invitation extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Leyngh
B. 1. Evans
First
Hanington
D. L. Andy
Clarksturt
Diatrict
Wnevicer
G. W. White
Big Family Reunion Celebrates 85th Birthday
At Mrs Elizabeth Carrs home in Clarksburg a multigenerational family reunion honored her 85th birthday. Four generations attended with A F Core Buckhannon J P Car Flints Granville Kester and others among the relatives. The event featured a bountiful meal and warm tributes to the matriarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Carr
Clarksburg
A. F. Core
Buckhannon
J. P. Car
Flints
Granville Kester
Iagob
Cost
Ertend
Local Travel Notes and Institute Visit
A brief notice reports E Peters leaving Mend on Friday evening for Huntington. A Sunday school institute is planned in Merkin or Way with a talk Monday night. RB Willison departs on a business trip to Drafton today, and a person named Ubetriet will be unavailable most of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Peters
Huntington
Miergin
Willison Snile
Drafton
Burglaries Reported With Chloroform Use
A Monday early morning break in at Jesu Watkins’s Courthouse area home saw thieves steal six rings two revolvers twenty five dollars and three watches from boarded residents. The rear kitchen window was used. occupants awoke with difficulty. A second theft at Waite Jackson’s home near the railroad also occurred that night with a stolen fifty cents. No clues available for the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesu Watkins
Cour- Htery
Wat- Kinn
John Heck
Ariele Mons
Waite Jackson
Olf Peck
West Virginia & Piltsburg
Haltimore & Ohio Railroad
Miglin
Peraon
Slackyne
Lay Delegate Elected in Mt Chair Methodist Charge
The lay delegate election for the Mt Chair charge was held at six churches Mt Clare Quiet Dell Custer McWhorter Chapel Green Hill and Horeb on Saturday. Candidates were George Custer E A Rider Hazel don Stephen Stewart and Charles Tyne Je. Vote totals from all churches except two favored Rider with 14 Lynch 4 and Stewart 5 indicating Rider’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Pine Pal
Mt Clare
Quiet Dell
Custer
Brother Squares Brother Squares Horse Theft Case In Seymour
Saturday night a brother of young Warren of Seymour who sold a stolen horse to Frank Reynolds came to the day and reimbursed Reynolds 4250 for the horse. Since T R Stalnaker from whom the horse was stolen has been restored and Reynolds as its owner back, there is not likely to be any prosecution. The whereabouts of Tom Warren are not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn Warren
Seymour
Frank Reynolds
Reynolds
T. R. Stalnaker
Tom Warren
Women’s auxiliary to Modern Woodmen heads to camp
Mrs Charles Ridenour left this morning for Indianapolis to attend the Supreme Camp of the Royal Neighbors of America The order is the ladies auxiliary of Modern Woodmen of America and the Tarzest Woman’s Order in America with about 130 000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ridenour
Indianapolis
Ind
Eine Campa
America
Woodmen
Averiea
Pittsburg Flyer Route Changes Reported
The new Baltimore and Ohio schedule will take effect Sunday. Changes likely include abandoning the Pittsburg flyer route with Weston as the terminal instead of Pittsburg. The populace should expect a shift in service and a new fleet arrangement as the schedule is adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiel
Pittsburg
Cit
Weston
Dr W E Stathers Retires After Big Block Lease Plans
Dr W E Stathers retires Saturday night in Lexington after six weeks seeking options on coal and timber land. He claims to have secured options on 400000 acres in Breakthett and Knott counties at figures that would shock timbermen and coal operators in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He will return to Kentucky this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stathers
Lexington
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Commandery Drill Notice From Clarksburg Chapter
By order of Eminent Commander George S Charpenting the Com 9 13 is required to upper at the asylum In Clarksburg tomorrow evoning at 8 o clock uniformed and equipped for drill preparatory to the eniara pament at Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Charpenting
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Administratrix Qualifies in Estate Case
Swan J. Moffett has qualified as administratrix of the personal estate of G Moffett, the deceasor, bond set at 3500. Mentions Parkersburg relatives, True Blue protection theme, and local notices. Also notes visits by A G Botts and other local figures, a Fairmont Odd Fellows celebration, and business visits by L L Malone and Porter Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan J. Moffett
George W. Shuttleworth
Saulny
Parkersburg
A. G. Botts
Grand Council
True Blue
Swager
Sagumel Lowper
Aude Jal
Whiminkinwick
Fairmont
LL. Malone
Fairmont Coal Company
Porter “Maxwell
Peel Tree
Stabbing Affray Leads to Marshall Jail Stay
In a Saturday saloon altercation on North Pike Street Marshall and John Welre Want alias Happy Hoolighan fought over a three or four silver quarters. Pleasant claims Marshall stabbed Want in the chest and upper body with a small pen knife after Want left and returned. Police report Want is recovering. Marshall is jailed awaiting examination and possible hearing as authorities verify Wish’s wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
John Welre
Bappy Hoolighan
Aloin
Patel
Monticaio Anvenue
Sinibay
Suai Jane Simms
Henry Lewis
Burr
Corbin Éawe
Wien
Fockup
Mone
Jay Zoovung
Toki Hwe
Iqeott
Vis
Marshall Lin Wats
Manty
Tappy
Mary Mackey Dies in Wheeling at 31
Obituary notes Mary Mackey, 31, who died in Wheeling after a brief illness of typhoid fever. She moved to Wheeling years ago, married, and will be remembered by family in the community. Funeral services scheduled for Tuesday with interment in the File Century. Other items mention local residents traveling to Grafton and Cincinnati, and notices about rental vacancies on West Tiler Street and Mechanic Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtry
Masons Ready for State Meeting Conclave at Parkersburg
Masons of West Virginia prepare for the Grand Commandery Knights Templar state conclave in Parkersburg next week likely the largest in state history. Calvary Commandery No 3 organizes grand entertainment for 1000 visitors including Sir Knights and ladies with special trains, headquarters at local hotels, and a full two day program featuring receptions, parades, and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights ‘Tenplar
West Virginia
Parkers
Calvary Commandery No. 3
Calvary Commandary
James A Bryan
Grasul ‘Commandery
Grand Commandery
Notela
Wheeling, Graftoe
Bairmont An West
Jackaun
Mountain State Cowmunery
Ville Hiendswerters
Biennochitswett
Clarksburg
Vas Winkte
Wirtelinge Commandarien
Meister
Heilbesington
Grefjane
TT Widlork
Grafton
Pairmont
Weston
Glao
Calvary Commandery
Hargest
Frank
Thomas
Washington, D. C
United States of America
John Hoga
Fosior G
Warden Thorns
Fifth Street
Parkersburg
Grand Commander
A. B. White
Grand Marassal
John Hagen
John F Saint
P. D. Neal
B. D. Spilman
HB. Stout
B. Baker
Terrapin Park
Grant Commandery
Williamstown
Felony Docket Sets Terms as Grand Jury Hears Cases
The May term opens with Judge Jon A W Mason presiding. grand jury and chancery cases occupy three days, with no trials for law or petit juries until Friday the fourth day. Felony indictments include James Foley for robbery, William O Neil for embezzlement, Andrew Farmer for unlawful shooting, and others for crimes from burglary to murder. some indictments not yet returned but expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon AW
Mason
Fairisout
Grand Jury
Chancery Caunes
James Foley
Daniel Conmore
Salon
William O'Neil
Mr. Knoxt
Andrew Farmer
Fok Sears
Lemasters
Adamston
Janes Henderson
W. E. Ram
George Penn
Grover
Jackson
Wesley Barker
Charley Swiger
Francis
Wiktenlurg
Osea
Three year old child’s miraculous escape amid rushing crowd
A three year old child, separated in a busy crowd of men and wagons, was found by a train conductor and miraculously escaped injury or death. The incident left attendants astonished as bystanders helped clear a path and ensure the child’s safety. Authorities investigated surrounding circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Time
Herman Lodge meeting and Albright visit to St Louis
A fragmented report describes Herman Lodge gathering with Harrison Albright and others at the Masonic hall in Baltimore. It recounts a long, perilous journey of a boy named Timmy, his near-accident crossing a busy bridge, and his eventual arrival at St Louis Union Station, ending with a note of the journey’s end and the boy’s safe passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ferrell
Spital
Tittle Finis
Herman Lodee
Harrison Albright
Pilue
Cainalrpet
St. Louis
Advent
Eimter
Losomans
Virginia
Father’s
Pike Street
W. Burns McGregor
Uwe
Jimmie Nena
Mike
Teveral Hines
Wawa
Boric Bridge
Clark
Baltimore
Amd
Maxter Timmine
St Louis
Timmie
Chirkenburg
Bertha Clay
Alextom
Horne
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O’neil
Young Bland
The
City
M. E
Lynch
Jesse Watkins
Cemetery Street
Wait Jackson
Mt. Clare
Warren
StatnaXer
Supreme Camp
Royal Neighbors of
Merica
Woman's Order
BIG Block
Dr. Stathers
Commandery
John] Ward
Happy Hoolighan
Wheeling
Mary Mickey
Binal
Elk View Cemetery
Tolmbow
Inok
de. Powell
Salem Hardware Techiant
Atronny Charles Bo Jolunson
Trijy Bo
W. D. Nutter
People’s Barking & Trust Company
Camo
Lant Creek
J.C. Gea Jett
Cinrimnati
Orlandng Wesk
Tat Creek
Sant
Wade
Sutton Thie
West Tiler Street
RendoTwo
Gram Arranged
Masons
Ladier
Masonic
Onich Temple
Noble
Mystic Shrine
Jesort
Jras
Masonic Hall
Rafelock P.m
Paissy
Tere
Murer
Unitchal
Little Jimmie Ferrell
Baltimore & Ohio
Herman Lodge
Albright
Ernest
Meyrim
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