40 Miners Entombed in Shenandoah Mine Disaster
An explosion at the Shenandoah City colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company traps about thirty to sixty miners. Fire Boss Samuel Powell is severely burned and expected to die. rescue efforts are hampered by a spreading fire and gas. Two men are reported dead at the shaft bottom.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah
Rhenandoah City
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Thon Company
Ixteen
Samuel Powell
Bridges Under Construction Across West Fork River
Contractors progress on two large bridges over the West Fork river near Shinnston and Maulsby. Foundations are done, steelwork rising, and approaches nearly complete from Middleton to Shineston with ballasting and a stone crusher ready to begin. Connection to Fairmont via Shinnston anticipated, though dates not set.
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Puirm
Stoel
West Fork
Shinnston
Maulsby
Shinpston
Osy Grout
West Bork
Middleton P Shinaton
Shimuaton
Friction Company
Middleton
Shinston
Fairmont
Fines And Trials From Justice Gordon Remarks
A garbled report notes fines imposed by Justice Gordon after a charge involving unlawful entry and a grand jury proceeding. It mentions individuals held in jail for defying bond and a police trial Tuesday afternoon for an alleged shooting at a person named David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tsahello
David Ick
Young Boy Pleads in Stabbing Threat Case
A troubled youth faced charges after allegedly attempting to stab a woman and threaten others. The incident occurred in the evening as described by authorities, with family members involved in the proceedings.
Otrian Church Meeting Set for Hermon Prunct Ren
A church gathering is planned at Hermon to discuss secrecy surrounding a historic event. The meeting aims to address concerns about traditions and community impact across generations.
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Mia Cadi
Tin Plates: Puny Bill Ends With 12 1 Victory
A ball game last Saturday at the park grounds pitted the Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Co. office forces against a Mill team. Phillips Sheet won 12 to 1 led by Hughes and Crisler in battery work. Hughes struck out three batters credited to Trim. Managers plan a stronger team from workers. new uniforms arrive in ten days. J. Linyd of Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Co. invites industrial teams to arrange games. JE Maple is club manager.
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Park Grounds
Phillips Sheet & ‘Din Plate Co
Hughes
Crisler
Aast
Komoes
J. ¥. Linyd
Care Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Co
JE. Maple
Recital Programme Prepared For Thursday And Friday Nights
The programme lists Mise Cora M Atchison as pianist with the Gof Methodist church recital and a second program for Friday night. It features a mix of marches waltzes pieces and art songs including Persian March Kontski Old Folks at Home and Midsummer Nights Dream among others with multiple performers such as Mabel Shinn Freda Holden Jona Smith Ruth Pew and Grace Haymaker plus instrumentalists and choirs. The items include operatic selections and chamber pieces with noted composers and students participating.
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Mise Cora M. Atchison
Gof Methodist Clinch
de Kontski
Tena Bond
Mabel Shinn
Freda Holden
Jona Smith
Virginia Gaylord
Carleton Boyles
Christine Haines
Alleg Tena Bond
Swifo Swallows
Hipsher
Henrietta Bailey Koutons
Taidovic
Mabel Longapriee
Shoe Store to Open in Traders Building
Fred Davis of Fairmont leases space in the Traders building and will open a large retail shoe store by mid June. Davis, former manager of the Hartley store shoe department, brings wide footwear experience to the new business.
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Fred Davis
Fairmont
Jyne
Davis
Hartley
Bank Elected Officers in Puliiing
Ineniform bank or Annie of Puliiing elected officers Monday evening for the ensuing year. Captain Claude W. Gere chair, First Lieutenant G. C. Lynch, Second Lieutenant K. W. Waldeck, Treasurer William Stark.
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Ineniform Bank
Annie of Puliiing
Claude W. Gere
G. C. Lynch
K. W. P. Waldeck
William Stark
Maine
Lots Sell Fast in Clarksburg Industrial Addition
The Clarksburg Industrial Company reports rapid sales of lots in its East Clarksburg subdivision. Local buyers including J R Morris and others praise the affordable prices of 40 to 60 dollars, with 18 lots sold in a week and more inquiries from Ohio and Pennsylvania. General Manager Anthony Bowen says sales continue daily and all plots are expected to close within thirty days.
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Charlindustrial Company
J. EB. Morris
Eri
Jns
Clarksburg
Morris
Joseph Raddabaugh
Carbon Works
TR. B. Elsey
Richards Construction Co
F A. P. Stewart
East
Anthony Bowen
Salem
Netter
Canton
Ohio
Pittsburg
Fund limits sending troops to militia encampments
Washington dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War department informed state governors that appropriations for militia encampments with mobilized troops are only sufficient to cover one cavalry unit and one artillery battery per state. If governors wish to send more troops, the government can provide transportation only.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Oliver
War Department
Tuo
Ad State
Marietta to Fire Bill Players After Poor Showings
A Marietta bulletin reports a decisive three to nothing win over Clarksburg, criticizing local players. A meeting is planned Friday to overhaul the roster, replacing most with McLain Brothers Keonor Wicken Hofer and Orr, while Moran Zinn and Wagner remain. Groundwork begins for a new grandstand and bleachers along both sides extending to first and third bases. Seats will cost ten cents.
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Alondar
Marietta
Abe
Maxioity
Clarksburg
Fis
Moran
Zinn
Wagner
McLain Brothers
Kéonor
Wicken
Hofer
Orr
Othe Grand Stud
Fine Morgue Being Built at Traders Hotel Site
Reported renovations near Murdock avenue extend the Traders hotel premises through a 92 foot addition to the Palace Furniture Company store. The plan includes a funeral directors room on the first floor and a 25 by 80 foot casket display on the second floor, for Carskadon Bros who recently bought the store.
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Minggell and Bennett
Traders
Murdock Avenue
Palace Furniture Company
Carskadon Bros
Bow Whtle
Protests at New Faith Conference Committee Actions Noted
Protesters from Texas and South Carolina voiced objections to the Conference of the Methodist Church action to appoint a committee for a new statement of faith. The Episcopacy committee reported on bishop appointments and territorial divisions while nonconcurrence favored increasing lay representation and a proposal to move the church extension from Louisville to Oklahoma City.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Aln
Conference of the Methen‘opal Church
South
Vuting
W. Williams
Texas
Charles M. Armstrong
Cole PD
Mann
South Carolina
Wilson
Samme
Baia Pla
Claired
Touisville
Oklahoma City
Setine Tepvirt
Wabash Surveyors At Work On Proposed Bolington Line
Survey crews are at work on a chartered project to build and operate a converting railroad from Bolington to Brown, extending toward the Wabash and Agorsbaire branch. The team traverses from Belto to the mouth of Bac teint river then along Rik creek toward Clarkshung.
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Bolington
Brown
Agorsbaire
Bollington End
Nap Wein
Beli
Bacteint River
Rik Creek
Elie Crok
Clarkshung
Burning Old Cars in Township Rail Yard Fire
Firefighters battled a large blaze at a West Street rail yard destroying ten damaged cars and threatening nearby structures. Officials say the incident began early this morning and prompted evacuations of a nearby lot while crews worked to contain the flames.
Oil City oil drilling set to begin in Clarkeburg area
A plan to drill for oil near Clarkeburg in the Elk River basin moves forward with a lease and a 90 day start condition. South Penn Oil Company backs the project eyeing a rapid completion and a boon to local excitement and prospects.
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Seanellems
Clarkeburg Atoll
Pennsylvania
Edward Areatons
AL Garrett
Elk Crock
Armée
South Penn Oil Company
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Board of Trade Meeting Tonight in Clarksburg
The big meeting at the courthouse tonight at 8 o'clock aims to organize a board of trade. Local business leaders expect a large turnout to appoint committees, elect officers, and adopt a constitution and by laws for a new regional board of trade.
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Board of Teade Toe Clarksburg
Board of Trade
Court House
Insane Ticker Recorded Murder Near Atlanta
A small Western Union telegraph office ten miles northeast of Atlanta reported a murder of one person and four injuries. The operator, age unknown, is described as insane and remains at large.
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Age ‘Press
Atlant
Eora Chirk
Western Union
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Targe
Rev A S Crapsey Found Guilty of Heresy
Verdict delivered in Rochester on May 15 finds Rev A S Crapsey guilty in a heresy trial. Jurors declare suspension until he complies with ecclesiastical authorities and adheres to the Apostles Creed. The case centers on doctrinal disputes within the diocese and church discipline procedures.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
A. S. Crapsey
Iocese
Riley Oie
Phallips Dron Sale Auctions City Lot and Fractures
Milo Snider commissioner Perry Alford records sale of about 300 building lots and fragments in Jamaica through Milford F Snider. Vendors advertise a large auction while urging buyers to save money and invest.
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Pak
Miland F. Snider, Comminsanet
The
Cineant
Married couple wedding notice from Par kersburg area
Wiss. Mftring Pritchut married Mr. 17, Clay Ogden Tide in a quiet ceremony on the five welock train for Pitthirg Monday. Prichard was attended by Bride Atice Tver of Par tug. They will reside in McKeesport where Mr. Ogden works in a shop. Miss Prichard is daughter of Yr and Mya Fy A Prichard, well known in this city. Ogden is son of R. S. On-Maer Sra of this city and previously worked in the local shop business.
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Pritchut
Parkersbung
Welock
Pitthirg
Clay Ogden Tide
Prichard
Bfide
Atice Tver
Partug
Ogden
Pritchard
Kershans
On- Maer
Glass Issues Invitations For Senior Class Party
Invitations have been issued by the Clarksville High School Senior Class of Grand Opera to announce their party. The event titled Caray Beatie will be held at Grand Opera on May 1906 at eight o'clock in the evening.
Farewell Reception For Mas McGregor At Parkersburg
Monday evening the local Aid Society hosted a farewell reception for ex president McGregor. Members praised his leadership with brief speeches and verses while two Sir Knights attended. Guests extended best wishes for happiness and prosperity in their new Parkersburg home.
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Gregor
Wy Clay
Daniel Webster
Mrs. McGregor d
Parkersburg
Man Arrested On Street Charged With Assault
David Fitzpatrick was arrested Tuesday morning on a warrant charging him with assaulting an Italian at Meadowbrook. He appeared before Justice Dee Thompson for the offense.
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David Fitzpatrick
Meadowbrook
Dee Thompson
Justine
Families head to Louisville as ill stay improves
Dr and Mrs William M Huilean and Mrs J C Barclay depart for Louisville Kentucky Monday. Dr and Mrs Findean plan two week absence and Mrs Barclay remains. Next Sunday Ely of Morgantown will fill Hudson's pulpit at First Presbyterian church. no preaching afterward. Mrs and son hope for recovery from typhoid fever.
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Willian M. Huilean
Orr Family Headed Back to Parkersburg Area
Former city resident BL Orr from Parkersburg visits, with relatives, and plans to return. He is connected with the National Bar Manufacturing Company’s barge factory at Marietta Ohio. The note expresses gladness at his coming and his impending return.
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Orr
Parkersburg
Pianager Nationa’ le Manufacturing Company
Marietta
Ohio
Paveran
Lea Court
Smith Funeral Services Held for Miss Anna Smith
Funeral services for Miss Anna Smith were held this afternoon at 200 Telegraph Ave officiated by Reverend Arbitios. The service honored the late Smith and included traditional rites as mourners gathered to pay respects to the departed.
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Anna Smith
Judson Convention Programme at Judson Baptist School
The Judson Baptist School Convention near Wallace WV May 16 1906 features morning devotional, addresses on Sunday school work and relations, and reports from schools. Sessions include sermons by Hey Ryan D W Kemper and J Ryan with evening illustrated lectures The Life of Christ and discussions on improving Sunday schools and teachers.
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Hye
Bainbridge
Suniday
D. W. «Kemper
John Herald
Dice Whitner
Themis
All
J. Ryan
of Christ
I. B. Patera
Charles Neptune
Johan —— Awickantiittr
Bad Newsom
LE. Peters
Amet
Roerar
Chartes” Neptunes
Jol the Baptist
H. Hooy
Taylor Swager
W. J
Senior Recitals at Broaddus Cliss Institute Announced
Senior recitals at Broaddus Cliss Institute will begin with Mary Lena Bartlett piano recital on Friday May 25 at the Baptist Church. Teas proceeds follow with Chess Ann McClung of Livar will present a expressin recital aided by Mabel Stewart and Aubrey Martin. Georgia Garrett of Adamston offers a planh recital assisted by Gail Tre, vocal. Mabel Ronis Stewart of Chen will perform a piano recital nestelle by Pauline Stewart.
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Broaddus Institute
Mary Lena Bartlett
St. J. Bartlett
de Ely
Mise Ponlioe A. Stewa Aly
Chess Ann McClung
Li¢varr
Mabel Stewart
Aubrey Martin
Jane
Georgia Garrett
Gurrett
Lof Adamston
Mise Gail Tne
Mabel Ronis Stewart
Ho Stewart
Chien
Nya
Pauline A. Stewart
Reyuli
Dancing Season at the Park Season’s First Dance With Prof Blaler
An unclear note mentions Professor Howard Blaler and a park dancing event. Details are garbled but imply a seasonal dance season opening with activities and attendees at a local park.
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AT the Park
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