Wabash Plans Change Favor Pike Extension Path
Reported shifts in railroad development favoring Parkersburg and Fairmont are delayed until an extension from Pittsburg to a West Virginia Central line is completed. The Gould syndicate maintains it will not abandon the project and aims to route traffic to Newport News via a Pittsburg to Hartismore link, securing Atlantic access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Fairment
Pittsburg
Goublaynitientes
2 Point
West Virginia
Fair
Miont
Virginia Central
Ty Nuske
Hartismore
Atlantic
League Military Tonight at Goff Memorial Church
Regular meeting of Epworth League at Goff Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church tonight. After the business transition an impromptu program will be offered with several church members participating. A few surprises are mentioned for the expected large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Lange
Goff Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Appointed Street Car Conductor in East End
Frank Gill, one of the East End's clever young men, has been appointed a street car motorman. He will have charge of the new cars, which will be put on in the near future. He is training at the depot car, familiarizing himself with the duties of the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gill
East End
Miss Stewart Called Home by Illness of Brother
Miss Stewart, the Watts-Lambeeil company star, traveled to Wisluoem's in Privulewmt on Thursday evening. She lay on the night train at the Wedsile station due to the serious illness of her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stewart
Watts-Lambeeil
Starr
Tare Weier, Chater
Wisluoem
Old Offender Arrested by Sardixe District Constable
Constable Atstead of Sardixe district arrested William Green on a warrant for breaking into a store. He was taken from Parkers to the county jail with two accomplices aiding, and the party attempted to obtain keys from Sheriff Fleming to imprison Green. The trio woke the sheriff at his West Mulberry residence to secure the keys and returned him to jail for confinement until a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardis
William Green
Constable Atstead
Sardixetrict
Sardia Thursby
Apm
Len
Frekinir
Caplan Cuciton
I Michael
Dol
Henry Swagee
Hin
Hi Stat
Phew
Sherif Fleming
West Mulberry Street
Purity
Mim
Electr ics Meeting in Wheeling Elects 1904 Officers
The Eclectic Medical Association of West Virginia met in Wheeling with members from across the region. Dr W Le Werner of Thomas was elected president. cabinet officers include McKinley as first vice president and J A Monroe as recording secretary. The group adjourned to meet again in May 1904 and many attendees hailed from the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Postle
Columbus
Oziama
Crow
Glen Easton
Mary B. Monroe
Wheeling
T. Hi. Miller
Blackville
D. M. Eawards
West Liberty
Hensley
Bellaire
Ohio
At & O'éock
D. McCann
Monticelli
Ind
McCann
Kent D. Foltz
Eclectic Metical Institute of Cincinnati
MM. Gampbell
J. Nest. Kairmont
M.A
McKinley
R. Miller
J. A. Mon Tue
Dre le Sriges
Thorn Tivr
Te. le X. Yost
Pairwant
J. I Miller
Faremout Sa
Westarsdey
Thareday
Gral
Kelocthe Medical Institute of Cintinnating
Deney
Real Estate Deeds and Local Notices
Real estate deeds list transfers among residents including Charles L Mazon to Sarah Eta Smith, John Alexander to Charles P Pears, George W White to RT Bartlett, and Richard A Farland to Catherine Barns. The column also notes XM Lants, mine clerk, sick with typhoid but returning to Pisnickin mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L Mazon
Sarah Eta Smith
Exi
Philippi Rad
Jon K Stealey Toa
Gece
Stealey Street
City
John 1
Alexander
Charles P. Pearssom
Monticello
Avenue
George W. White
RT Bartlett
Tiverside Development
Marion Lambert
Smelt
Henry Lambert
Valey
Justina Lambert
Ley
Fonephine Amis
Richand A. Farsland
Ane
Pike Stret
Richard A. Farland
Catherine Barns
Lants
Pisnickinnick Mines
Street Sprinkler Starts Next Monday
George Murray and J Hamilton Irving will begin street sprinkling next Monday. The large sprinkler wagon, fitted for use, will operate all day to keep dust down and will not disturb the city’s principal businesses. Patrons and residents will benefit from reduced dust during operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Murray
J Hamilton Irving
Aml Hi
Prisoners Brought Down by Deputies
Deputy Sheriffs John G. Lange and Feed Fleming arrived this morning from Weston with a number of prisoners taken from the Lewis county jail who will be tried this term of the circuit court. The prisoners named include West Gressbeare Whitla George Hanschurmaker James Foley James Henderton Georgy Penn Jenn Day and Theseus Melfale all charged with serious crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Lange
Feed Fleming
Weston
Lewis County
Anl
Clicut
Frog Who Would operetta at Traders Opera House appeal
A six singer cast presented The Frog Who Would for the Young Men's Christian Association at Traders Opera House with Mrs Columbia Duncan directing. Dabney Smith performed a dangerous flying leap injuring himself but delivering a thrilling scene the audience found engaging. The show featured lively costumes strong singing and humor amid a lighthearted production overall a notable regional amateur performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uader
Columbia Duncan
Traders Opera
Bown
Youme
Uray Eternity
Bal Med
1Ay Smith
Ainele
St Sgeum
Frog
Fig Whit
Mise Frost
Mouse
Tat
Miss Hetedl
Cat
Mise Duncan
Miss Viraer
Lon Duncan
Mies Rassel
Sint
Ehnataras
Dalmey Smith
Christina
Miners' Hospital Treats Injured Mt. Clare Man
John Armstrong of Mt. Clare in this county is receiving treatment at the Miners' hospital for a painful eye injury caused by an explosion of powder in the mines at Mt. Clare. The accident occurred at Lost Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong
Mt. Clare
County
Miners' Hospital
Grand Jury Indicts Slot Machines and Hears Court Docket
The grand jury indicted all persons running slot machines and considered houses on Main Street. Convicts were fined and jailed as trials continued. Indictments and various court matters included speculative list items and several names among minor offenses and civil actions.
School Work of Intermediate Grades Public Notice
Public notice invites inspection of work by intermediate grades at the school. Friday May 24 1903 from 2 to 6 pm at the public school building includes several roles open for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tad Patna
Gathtia Senoola
Mordette
Finger Mashed In Telegram Office Incident
A worker at the Telegram office sustained a mashed middle finger after his right hand was caught in a machine shortly after 1 p m. No bones were broken and the injury is described as relatively minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rman Jacox
Sherman Jasos & Young
Telegram
6000 Horses Are Scarce in War Impact Talk
Walter Sedwick of Clarksburg, a liversman who handles many animals, said good horses are scarce and expensive to buy. He warned that any world war would worsen shortages and raise prices, noting horses are becoming harder to obtain and will grow even scarcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sedwick
Fairmint
Fhinmont
Times
Clarksburg
Sedwick
Thatry
Scaureer
Forest Fires Threaten Randolph County Settlement
Forest fires raged along Roaring Creek in Randolph County West Virginia destroying the Phillips near Monroe complex and Penny Hankey Mabley in danger. Smoke filled Bowring Creek valley as the blaze moved toward Curtis settlement with hundreds aiding and miles of timber breached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaring Creek
Randolph County
Big Methodist
Monroe
W. Va
Phillips
HL. Hankey
Col
W. H. Mabley
Bowring Creek
Curtis Settlement
Rich Mountain
Two Young Men Seek Pluralist Examinations at University
Forty five Commencement trials are held at the university. The dean's committee includes F. Ti Yaymaker, president. Alfend Walker, secretary. E. Tane and HT Borers. From Clarksburg, R. H. Thompety and Raymond E. Reynolds take the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atre
F. Ti Yaymaker
Alfend Walker
Satton
E. Tane
Grafton
HT Borers
Charleston
Clarksburg
R. H. Thompety
Raymond E. Reynolds
Grand Jurors Not Old In Recent Panel
A local report lists the ages of the latest grand jurors. Names appearing include Tod West, N Cottril, P Robey, B Cunningham, Flanigan, D A M Carter, Radabaugh, Anderson, Newby, Morris, Robinson, Sommerville, and Shuttleworth with ages ranging in the 20s to mid 40s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod West
Cottril
P. Robey
B. Cunningham
Flanigan
D. A.M. Carter
Allen
Radabaugh
Anderson
D. Newby
T- E
Morris
John NS. Robinson
W. Sommerville
W. N. Shuttleworth
Charters Issued for Coal Venture and Produce Firm
Charters granted May 1 in Charledon West Virginia name Coal & Coke Company of Kingwood to mine and ship coal with capital listed at 200 000 including incorporators James T Daily J W Parks Hugh Lorentz and others from West Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland Also a separate charter for Leftiges Co of New Martinsville a wholesale and retail produce firm with capital 32 000 and listed incorporators W Rizz Ravenswood John Weltester Proctor and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charledon
W. Va
Daily, Coal & Coke Company
Kingwood
WV. Va
James T. Daily
JW. Parks
Hugh Lorentz
Meyersdale
C.F. Teter
Philipyly S
Teter
Belington
Leftiges Tt Coy
New Martina
Capital
Incorporators
W. Rizz
Ravenswood
John Weltester
Proctor
Chambers
Little Weeking
Chiot Noa Parr
Belmont
W- Vaz
Parker
New Matmoras
Indian Skeletons Found on Maryland Farm
Three skeletons unearthed on Joseph French's farm near the South Branch of the Potomac are well preserved. They include two adults and a child, buried on their sides with the right hand near the face. Authorities believe the remains are of Indians.
Poisoned Whiskey Case Narrows to Narrow Escape
Two bottles were sent to a recipient and later analyzed to contain strychnine. The poisoned whiskey left one person with a narrow escape as authorities investigate how the tainted spirits were delivered.
Fisherman's Luck and Gift of Salmon Reach Clarksburg
A Clarksburg resident and BR flagmaker on the state board of pharmacists faces examin...
Complaint on Alleged Abuse at Fairmont Coal Stables
Humane Officer Begaman orem Stout investigated ecomplaints about horses and mules at Fairmont Coal company stables. The general superintendent initiated a review, but findings showed no foundation for the accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Coal Company
Begaman Orem Stout
Sone
Knights Templars Return From Parkersburg encampment
Several members of the local commandery of Knights Templar and Jair auont and Weston Masns arrived this morning on the accommodation from Parkersburg where they attended the panoramic encampment of the Knights Templar. They were accompanied by their Indien and returned to the area with Mrs.remnant treitit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Jairauont
Weston Masns
Parkersburg
Panna
Alamo
Man Charged in Poison Plot Involving Express Packages
Pal Connelly was arrested on a charge of attempted murder after an express package to Birker foreman WNT Bicker contained strychnine and Paris Green. An agent warned him not to drink from the bottle. two physicians confirmed poison. Connelly was captured in Weston and later identified, with the suspect’s name and details tied to a drug store cler k. He remains jailed in Sutton awaiting a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal Gonelly
Holly Muinelion
Fis
Bicker
Tat Place
Birker
Winkel
Connelly
Gore
Westor
Ben
Paris
Tiel
Wyeston
Moether
Fee
Bickel
John Hoover
Pinally
Sutton
Justices Court Reopens as Hears Report on Circuit Fate
Old records recount the reopening of the justices court amid whispers about the fate of a district case. Citizens gather as the panel resumes sessions, while officials note uncertainty over which magistrate will preside in the spring term of circuit court and who will handle magisterial duties.
Pat Receives Typhoid Recovery Update at Siappinghaw Brothers
Nathan Pat resumes duties at the Saipinghaw Brothers store after recovering from typhoid. The report notes his return to work at the Thint street location and his renewed role as manager amid ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Pat
Saapinghaw Brothers
Fragmentary Marriage License Notice from Old Ledger
Fragmented OCR reads a marriage license item with names and places blurred. The garbled text mentions people and locations such as New Mattingville and nearby sites with unclear roles, including a printer reference and a vague date as part of the notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Virginia Central Railroad
League Military
DR. Werner
Georg Murray
J. Hamilton Iving
Tocal A. O. U. W
Workman
SS Felker
Order of the United Workmen of West Virginia
Soren
Dabney Smith
Miners’ Hospital
Lost Creek
Main Street
de — Caltrill
Jesse Hiss
Hal Gutti
Lelie Harbert
Tesse Nurhart
Emmanuel Gray
J. A. Harrbert
Cleveland W. Moons
Frank Seale
Tevet Woods
Edward Metenlt
Hal Morris
Twa Case
Gary Lester
Jon Co Brenan
Perry Stother
Twa Vatrid
P.eBonall
Anthony Charles Carter
Joseph Meyer
George A. Nellis
Thomas Walter F. Tan
Willian Micktux der McDonnald
Joseph Tatetetter
TJ Uickman
Charles Dill
Mike Bloc
John Blase
O'Kenka
George Buckhannon
Ned Darker
Marshall
Emile HL Dallis
Jo Sts
Henry Shackelford
al Sul
Jarmes Foley
Georgy Pon
Mladeanuatn
Oscar Greathouse
Jyry
Witliam Hansehumker
Reilly
William Oot
Meferling
Thomas McHale
Baltimore & Ohio
Lea
Michael F. McConkey
Liclimunes& Ohio
Railroad Con Pomp
State Board of Pharmacy
Pat Connelly
Shriners
The
Knights
Clarkeburg
Sistersville
Fairmont
Grand Commandery
Yine
Wheelits
BR Flagmaker
State Board of Pharmacists
S Bere
Haymiker
Morz Pintoves
Haymaker
Huwe
Knights Templars
Gordan
Squire Simmel W. Gonlope
Seurkman
Ste
Gomlan Sooke
Aermareinge
Levine
eBay
Frank Lanier
Mattingville
Stark Dawson
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