Suspicious Characters Shadowed Disappear in Clarksburg
Alarmed city streets filled with armed officers after rumors of a bank burglary plot plagued Clarksburg. Police blocked routes around Farmers Bank as deputies and Sheriff Flanigan hunted for at least three gang members thought to plan a vault robbery.
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Clarksburg
Farmers Bank
Richard Scott
Flanigan
T the Gang
Ing Juet
Deven
Atitte
Bank Burg
SQUIRE RILEY GIVES ADVICE IN NEIGHBOR DISPUTE
The man who swore out a warrant Friday over a neighbor’s plowed ground faced a dismissal of costs by Squire Riley. The plaintiff sought another warrant but was advised by the magistrate's wife to live in peace and use law only as a last resort. The young man complied.
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Gordon
Squire Jay
Electing U S Senator by Popular Vote
A garbled report from Lashville notes discussion of electing U S senators by popular vote. Text mentions Democratic voters and state sections but is incomplete and unclear on outcomes or dates.
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U. S. Senator
Real Daughter of the Revolution Passes Away in City
A real daughter of the Revolution, Margaret Js West, aged over eighty, died at a local hospital Saturday morning. She was wife of G W West and had lived briefly in the city, residing with Daniel Limer in the Bistad. She was the daughter of Major Summers of the Revolutionary army. her former home was near Staunton, Virginia.
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Margaret Js West
G. W. West
Daniel Limer
Bistad
Neighbor Threats Spark Warrants For Gunfire Incident
Thomas Isabelle and Dave Fitzpatrick reside at Meadowbrook. More than two weeks ago Tom fired five shots at Dave with a revolver but no one was hurt. The affair was believed closed until recent threats, prompting Dave to seek a warrant from Squire Gordon. Constable Coffman detained the shooter.
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Thomas Isabelle
Dave Fitzpatrick
Meadowbrook
Tom
Dave
Squire Gordon
Coffman
Met
Arrestee Seized Tools in Pinnickinnick Mine Case
Philip WhiteHair was arrested by Constable Lee Coffman for stealing mining tools from Pinnickinnick mines. A warrant from Squire Harry Gordon led to the arrest, with tools found in a nearby mine west of Adamston. WhiteHair and two others fled. those remaining at large include Sam Cottrill John Tango and M Maul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip WhiteHair
Lee Coffman
Sam Cottrill
John Tango
M. Maul
Pinnickinnick
Whitehair
Harry Gordon
Adamston
Two Men Killed by Watchman in Freight Car
The incident near Chattanooga Tennessee on May 12 resulted in the deaths of Jack Richardson of Dangilie Kentucky who was killed instantly and Herbert Corneileon of Lexington Kentucky who died from his wounds. Both victims were white railroad workers and were shot in a loaded merchandise car by a watchman who believed they were robbing the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jack Richardson
Dangilie
Herbert Corneileon
Lexington
Queen and Crescent
Meeks Accepts State Agency Assignment and Travel Plan
W. G. Meeks plans to leave next week for Madison Wisconsin then Ulings Denver to visit relatives and proceed to Madison to act as a state agent for My Colombia Obie Supply Company. He expects to return in about three months and may bring his family.
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W. G. Meeks
Madison
Wis
Ulingis
Gore
Denver
Cole
Als. Long
Madicon
Columba, Obie, Supply Company
Alwnt
Marke
Dope Dope Dope: Squire Gordon Attacks Dope Trade
Dick Crista faces a hearing for threatening his brother Mike. The judge notes guilt and a peace bond failure. Squire Harry Gordon laments dope as a prime cause of crime, urging action. He condemns dope sellers and vows enforcement.
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Dick Crista
Mike
Harry Gordon
Three Trainmen Hurt in Wreck Near Fairmont
The Nov 5 passenger train from Richwood to Morgantown wrecked eighteen miles north of Fairmont near Little Falls at 10 last night. Engineman Stonaker suffered deep cuts. Fireman Miller bruised. baggage master badly pronged foot. Fireman Henderson not seriously hurt.
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Richwood
Morgantown
Fairmont
Little Falls
Ttis
Pasenger
Stonaker
Miller
Henderson
Salem Eagles Enjoined Over Alcohol Allegations
Fudge C. W. Lynch has joined the Eagles Club at Salem and its officers in a court action over reports of whiskey and beer handling by Salem's major and chief of police. The document cites age restrictions and a near riot in the waiting room.
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Fudge C. W. Lynch
Eagles Club
Salem
Patrons Inspection Day Invitation Notice
A cordial invitation announces Patrons Day in Clarksburg with reading events and a schedule. The notice lists Friday afternoon May 13 and names organizers Burdette and Sunt as teachers involved in the program.
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Clarksburg
Fae
Burdette
Death of John Sutton in Bridgeport at 73
John Sutton died at his Bridgeport home Friday afternoon after a year of ill health. He was 73, born near Craigmoor, and longtime farmer who later moved to Bridgeport. He served in the Union Army and was a Republican and Methodist. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral to be held at the Methodist church with interment at the cemetery east of town.
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John Sutton
Mr. Sutton
Craigmoors
Jonas Sutton
Fall Run
Craigmoor
Bridgeport
Subrig Monroe
Frease
Samuel L. Butters
Clarksburg
Onion
Walker T. Sutton
Elkins
Charles A. Sutton
the Inn School
University At
Morgantown
A. B. Batton
Sptton
Inti Ot Sa
Accon Dation
Lakin
Young Couple Elopes At Craigmoor To Oakland Marriage
An elopement occurred last Wednesday night involving Miss Bertha Lawson and Mr. Edward Conley. They met in Craigmoor, traveled to Oakland, and were married there with a note left on the table stating their intentions. No objections were raised and the plan likely aimed to add romance to the nuptials.
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Craigmoor
Bertha Lawson
W. Lawson
Baward Conley
J. B. Cos
Conley
Illinois
Koblegard Receives Telegram On Gas Well Value
R. N. Koblegard received a telegram from Tula Indian Territory stating a gas well there is a three million feet producer and a fishing job will occur on his big oil well Monday. The gas well is said to be seven times more valuable than the oil, with gas price noted at thirty cents higher than oil. Mr Koblegard owns valuable territory.
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R. N. Koblegard
Tula
Indian Territory
Wallis Couple Plan European Trip
Col and Mrs T Wallis depart tonight for Baltimore and then to New York aboard the Majestic bound for Liverpool. They will visit the Continent, England, Germany, and other regions, returning after a planned voyage in Europe.
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Col
Mr. T. Wallis
Baltimore
New York
Majestic
Liverpool
Continent
Visitang Engla Prone
Germany
Ice Cream Factory Opened by Walthour Candy Company
The Walthour Candy Company rebuilt after a fire to expand its ice cream plant and parlor. They produce Polar Star ice cream, ship wholesale orders, cater for bazaars and fairs, and operate a modern parlor in West Pike Street. The new facilities include extensive equipment and a wholesale storage house, with bread and baked goods also produced and sold locally. The opening signals strong seasonal trade.
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Walthour Gandy Company
Vbclembeandy
Kandy
Huch
West Pike Street
Oboy An
Nanufacturime — Brea
Walthour Candy Company
Justice Trials Planned Next Week in County Jail Case List
Squire Gordon holds about fifteen inmates awaiting trial for various offenses. Whitehair to face trial around Wednesday for stealing mining tools. Five men linked to beer theft from Fairmont Brewing Co storage in Gypsy to be tried soon. Dopey Tom Wells to be tried for chicken theft from Mrs. Huch on Tuesday morning. A white confederate expected to be apprehended. Officer Harry Brooks led the case.
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Squire Gordon
Whitehair
Prioiy
Fairmont Bréwng Company
Gypsy
Dopey
Tom Wells
Boundary Question Will Be Settled by British Conditions
Constantinople May 12 The Turkish government has accepted Britain's demands conditionally and anticipates that this is a preliminary step toward full acceptance of Britain's plan for the boundary question.
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Constantinople
Igan
Slot machines deemed unlawful under state code
Judge Mason presides over Morgantown grand jury as it rules slot machines are gaming devices prohibited by section 4 chapter 151 of the code. Exhibitors lack licenses and no license is authorized to operate or vend such machines. A machine delivering value by chance is a gaming table and illegal. Indictments urged against owners or keepers under chapter 11 section 1. In other news a theft in Bed yard leads to shoe thefts from a merchandise city while authorities investigate suspects near the Baltimore and Ohio line.
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Mason
Grand Jury
Morgantown
Cain
Ball Team Heads to Marietta for Key Matches
The Clarkeourg team heads to Marietta for three crucial games Monday to Wednesday. The locals, undefeated in three starts, aim to win at least two of the three. Marietta, coached by Brock Brown, is a strong opponent with noted stars and tight pitching expected from Augerbright, Zinn, and Moran among others.
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Clarkeourg Raceban
Marietta
Marielta
Marietlarhins
Brock Brown
Ohio
Clarksburg
Huntle
Murjordeaene
Anil
Wagner
Zinn
Moran
Weidentramer
Dyer
Augerbright
Morgan
Day
Stealey
Tenn
New Tan
Mar Jrintta Guimes
Caroll
Ub Gould
Zann Mb
Ata Ene Eee
Begley c Longue
Thy
Price News
Married couple Wed at Hotel in formal ceremony
Mr David Swiger of Doda and Miss Mary Web of Margaret united in marriage during a March evening at a hotel ceremony. The celebration included music by Edgell and preparations for a reception later, with family and friends in attendance.
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David ‘Swiger
Doda
Mix Mary Web
Margaret
Attal
Aelock
Edgell
Waldo
City Court Proceedings On Fine Dispute With Mayor Involved
Local municipal court met this morning over a contested fine tied to a mayoral issue. An accused party refused to pay, alleging the regulation 94,60 and the court considered an alternative disposition. The exchange produced a brief, unresolved dispute.
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Hariner
Bea
Tye
Juyen Days
Tiree Wei
Rebekaa Lodge Instituted by Grand Officers
Ivy Voie No 122 Ta Rebekah was instituted Friday night with thirty members. Grand officers from Guida Rule Lodge assisted, including Baxter grand master Currence grand marshal Angin Swartz grand treasurer Sue Johnson grand secretary Billingham. Local attendees Clarksburg and Wilsonburg attended. refreshments followed.
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Ivy Voie
Ta Rebekah
Owas
Ag ‘Ton
Ethel Billingham
Aitricht Wou
Guida Rule Lodge
Corent Aine
Clarksburg
Wilsonbirg
Halland
Band of Pulijanes Attacks Town Wounds Seven
A band of Juliianee attacked a town leaving seven residents wounded and robbing homes. Police and volunteers are pursuing suspects as authorities report several homes looted and multiple injuries.
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Associated Prem
Mantiasty
Trilee Patah
Gorinhor
Bumar
Ayay
Nohnrigon
Oukisind
Fragmentary local item about a theft at a house
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a burglary or theft at a residence and references names and a place but is largely unreadable. It hints at stolen items and a discussion of fowls but contains no clear dates, actors, or outcomes.
Twelve Pound Daughter at Home Greeted with Joy
Local family welcomes a newborn girl named Twelve Pound Daughter WB, Smithy, and the mother and child are reported in good health. Relatives celebrate the arrival at the home last evening with warm wishes and congratulations.
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Prout Guth
Tod Bay
Fragmented Readout Delivers Unclear Local Update
An OCR garble yields a fragmentary local item mentioning dates and names with unclear wording. The readable bits suggest scheduling or home event references but lack coherent detail for a precise summary.
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