Electrical plant power lines and mine transformers planned
Electrical appliances and transformers are to be installed at coal mines and mines supply points. Plans describe installing motors and generating equipment at Fairmont Traction Company plant and various mines. Units ranging from 50 to 1500 kW will feed low voltage lines with large steam boiler plants to support a 3000 hp power station.
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Mat
Fairmont Traction Company
Pibia
Asare
Irstood
Maderin-Hill-Clark
Waldo
Fok Coal and
Middleton
Morris Boosts City as Tourist Investor in Clarksburg
Rev I E Morris visiting the city for two weeks leaves for Erie Pa praising Clarksburg notes. He highlights local property sales by Clarksburg Industrial Co and East Clitoria plots, says Pennsylvania leaders eye West Virginia as rich land. He commends area churches and Rev BE Bazier for a $220 fundraising, and tells schoolchildren to respect parents and teachers.
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I. E. Morris
Erie
Ths
Hig
Wilkinson
Jas
Uurg
Otsike
Clarksburg Justrial Company
East jClitiabure
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Union
Clarksburg
BE. R. Bazier
Morria
Thehhildren
Brie
Muuige Sleeps Under Guard After Night of Turbulence
Fragmentary report notes Muuige slept under guard following a night marked by unrest and a series of warrants. The piece hints at wartime trouble, police attention, and limited participation in a booting incident.
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Millage
B and C Officials Visit Through West Virginia Section
Third Vice President Potter of the B O appeared Wednesday in the Connellsville Monongah divisions and left for Richwood to attend matters. The train of engine and three cars reached Clarksburg from Fairmont in about an hour under Conductor Reed and Engineer Robertson. Assistant Trainmaster Tay Reynolds and Grafton officials joined. purpose of Potter’s visit was not disclosed.
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Potter
B. O
Connellsville
Monongah
Richwood
Lafternoon
M. R
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Reed
Robertson
Tay, Teynolds
Grafton
Relapse in Jefferson Davis Case Reported
New York May 1 7 Mrs Jefferson Davis suffered a relapse and oxygen was given to aid respiration. St Robert J Wylex stated she is not suffering from pneumonia after a sinking spell and has slept for several hours.
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Associated Trees
New York
Jefferson Davis
St. Robert
Casino to Open at Park Tonight with Howard Blake
The park casino hosts an opening night featuring Howard Blake the dancing master. Local residents are invited to attend as the venue showcases entertainment and a festive atmosphere for the grand start.
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Howard Blake
Dancing Mast
Wesleian Commencement Plans Preview Large West Virginia Event
Wesleian commencement at Wesleian University of West Virginia runs June 3 to 6 with a full program of recitals sermons and meetings. The event celebrates the new college building recovery from a fire and the institution’s elevation to a full college status. A special program includes senior recitals sermons by Dr. O W Smith and Dr. Hyer D. Clark and a governor’s public education meeting with President Purinton. Tickets are sold for Bickhannnon trips with a return late June.
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Thas Wesleyan University of West Virginia
Mae Hinds
Agate
West
Virginie
Bicktannon
Buchhannon
Department of Elocution
Department of Music
I —Dommiensem
School of Music
School of Elocution
Bicenlaureate Eermon
O. W.smith
Hyer D. Clark
Dawson
Purinton
Itumni
Jesse Bowman Young
Eagles Initiate Seven Candidates in Local Lodge
Fraternal Order of Eagles hall in Traders building hosted initiation ceremonies for seven new members Ralph Cunningham F A Bowdish Ray Horner Roy Reynolds Guy R Sinsel W C Morrison and J W Burton. Large crowd witnessed a lively program as candidates pledged their obligation and expressed pleasure at joining the order. The Eagles are growing as a strong city fraternal group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerue No
Order of Eagles
Eagles
Traders
Ralph Cunningham
F. A. Bowdish
Ray Horner
Roy Reynolds
Guy R. Sinsel
W. C. Morrison
J. W. Burton
Ball Players Appreciate Favor at Marietta Trip
The local ball team missed the early train to Marietta after tickets were advertised via New Martinsville on the Short Line. Ticket Agent L Towle lent money from his own pocket to send the team by Parkersburg, a gesture greatly appreciated by players and management.
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Marietta
New Martinsville
L. Towle
Parkersburg
Recital by Miss Cora Addison’s Pupils At Goft ME
The first of two pupil recitals by Miss Cora Addison occurs tonight at 8 at Goft ME church with more than forty pupils performing. A second recital is planned for tomorrow night at the same venue with similar program and audience likely enjoying a fine musical evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goft ME
Mise Cora M. Addison
Deeds Recorded in Festus Property Transfers
Deeds recorded in Festus show transfer from Day to W P Rinehart for a single lot in Union Heights Industrial area near Clarksburg. The instrument notes the lot description and party names in the registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Rinehart
Union Heights
Industrial
Clarksburg
Presbyterian Annual Meeting Opens as Modifyed Session Gathers
By Associated Press Des Moines May 17 A large Presbyterian general assembly opened with Moderator James D Stoffatt presiding and 750 commissioners present amid solemn sermon and anticipated selection of the next moderator. In Illinois Cumberland Assembly convened in Decatur May 17 under clerk J L Hulbert Marshall Mo with absence of moderator. Anti Unionists held secret meetings and reporters were barred as they considered withdrawing their injunction suit and pressing the quit.
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Wheel Des
Decater
Ciamberland Presbyterian General Assemble
Hey. JL. Hulbert
Marshall
Superstition in a Letter Spreads Among Clarksburg Readers
A forwarded letter filled with religious superstition asks recipients to copy a prayer and send it to nine people for nine days. It warns of calamity or accidents for those who ignore or fail to forward the prayer, claiming a divine voice spoke during mass in Jerusalem and naming a bishop-service as the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Gripple Arrested After Morning Incident in Glen Ele
Officer Howe and Officer Powell arrested Gripple in Glen Ele this morning after a disturbance. The mother, walking with a limp but able to speak, awaited transport. the suspect faces trial Friday morning in city jail aboard an express wagon is noted.
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Howe
Bl& 0
Powell
Glen Ele
Sity
Gas Explosion Injures Six Men in Scranton Mine
An explosion of gas in the Diamond mine of the Lackawanna Coal Company in Scranton Pennsylvania today burned six men while they were placing carriage fans. Three were probably fatally injured.
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Associated Prose
Scranton
Lackawanna Coal Company
Tragic Death Follows Death of Father in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on May 17 a woman identified as Asha Sheelis consumed carbolic acid beside her father’s body. Despite attempts to assist, she died before aid could arrive. The incident involved Wisshand in the failed effort to identify the deceased.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Asha Sheelis
Sugar Goes Down
New York May 17 refined sugar rates were up amid market uncertainty as traders weighed supply data and global demand signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amocsted Press
New York
Mr Koblegard Gets Gusher in Texas Oil Field
Telegram reports Ray N Koblegard struck oil in Tulax dian Territory with an oil well producing 200 barrels daily and a second well planned for next Thursday. He owns 600 notes of land in fee simple and holds a third interest in 25 000 acres of additional oil territory as development begins.
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Ray N. Koblegitd
Koblegard
Templars Conclave Invites Pittsburgh Delegates
Fifty third conclave of the Knights Templar of Pennsylvania to meet in Pittsburgh May 21 to 23. Planned tours include Frick Building viewpoints Weather Bureau Heinz Co. plant Mt Washington and notable Pittsburgh sites. A Grand Parade Templar Ball and Templar Day activities mark the schedule with reunions through May 23.
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Tocal Knights Templar
Templars of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Frick
Templar
Schenley
Highland
Westingehouse Plants
Whit Block House
Inona Park
Bishop aims to open Home for the Aged in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia on May 17 the Rev Bishop Donahue pursues plans for a Home for the Aged. Shortage of sisters delays the project though several sites are under review. Overcrowding at Good Shepherd Hygowood Convent and Elm Grove Orphans Home prompts expansion talks.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Bishop Donahue
Good Shepherd
Hygowood
Elm Grove
Millington
Garfield's Report Sent to Congress by President
The Associated Press dispatch from Washington states President Garfield transmitted to Congress the complete Garfield report. The message arrives amid ongoing congressional review of agricultural and veteran affairs, with emphasis on fiscal and policy recommendations.
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Garfield
Congress
San Francisco Thanked Clarksburg for War Relief Efforts
San Francisco thanks Clarksburg for aid and lists contributions from Eagles lodge Catholic Church Woodmen Tailors and others totaling 481395.05 toward the relief fund. The note includes acknowledgments from Hervey W. Warmer and San Francisco officials and details military maneuvers and state encampment plans.
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Clarksburg
San Francisco
Theal Eagles Lodge
Lowlowe
Frantiscos
James D. Phelat
Finante
Hamilton Seo
Rupus P. Jennings
Ted
Harmer
Todjos
Elke Sores
Catholic Church
Adamston Odd Fellows
Bailey Presses Diary Evidence In Senate Inquiry
In Washington on May 17 Senator Bailey read his letter to Senator Chandler seeking any writings about himself and Chandler’s replies, including a copy of Chandler’s diary. Bailey argued that Chandler’s diaries did not meet the needs of the inquiry and questioned the adequacy of the response.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bailey
Senate
Chandler
Cage Triana
Dentine
Mt Lake Park to Open Season with Chautauqua Attractions
Educational contributions of Mt Lake Park to the nation’s intellectual life have been vast, with nearly a quarter of a million dollars directed toward education. Dr. Davidson plans a rich 1906 season from July 2 to Aug 31, featuring inter state church conferences, camp meetings, civic conferences, home mission events, Old Home Week, Mountain Chautauqua, and more under W. Davis and Dr. W. implications.
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Mt Take Park
Europe
America
Church — Conference
Tater
Wilson
Civic ‘Conference
Womants ‘Home Missionary Society
Friends General Conference
W. Davis
Supt
Mt. Lake Park
Mis
First Swimming Parties Today At Local Pool
Associated Press report from May details the opening of swimming activities in the city as residents attend first pool events. A large crowd gathers for the ceremony and social events surrounding the new water works dam and pool facilities.
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Ag Adon
Fe Tee Tor
Timo Ose Vesson
Olstine
State Insurance Matter Calls for Federal Policy Reforms
Governor Blanchard urged the legislature to back federal reform affecting policy holders. He emphasized the need for uniform standards and warned that current law may not meet evolving national requirements. The speech advocated protecting residents while ensuring stability of the state's insurance interests.
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Associated
Baton Rouge
Blanchard
Tha Terislataine
Indian Attraction Sparks Fearful Town Scene
A drunken Indian pursues a frightened crowd in Wilanc as onlookers fear for children. The Red Lion, a Philadelphia figure, attended the week’s gathering with Medicine Shaw, who wandered from Wisenbarg seeking drink, raising safety concerns.
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Wilanc
Red Lion
Philadelphia
Mivlicine Shaw
Sirdle
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Was
Jeff Davis
Wesleian
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Gripple
MR. Koblebard
Templar Conglae I
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Jasnes R. Garfield
Glarksburg
Terest
A. di
Indianapoli
Numenvers
Naturiy
Mynands and
Scahright
Weal
Virginia National Guard
Osborne
Nley Monkeys
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