Clarksburg Hosts Congressmen amid Lewis County Rally
Clarksburg drew Hubbard and Captain Davener for a Lewis county event as they pursued convention support. Hubbard praised local reception and candidates’ chances, while Davener noted strong health and readiness. Both spent the night in the town and planned future campaigning in Weston and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Mx. Hubbard
Davener
Alt Hubbard
Wesfint
Lowie County
New Martinsville
Thubihand
Lewis
Captaias Dovenor
Wubhard
Weston
Ila
Huh Harding
Guld
Missing Infant Body Found Near Riverside Ravine Sequel
A five month old infant’s body was found near a ravine in Pittsburgh area newspapers recounting a troubling discovery. A white woman, suspected of involvement, was observed carrying a package near the scene. Police question potential witnesses as investigators pursue leads about the child’s death and the woman’s identity. The case centers on a potentially staged abduction and the unnamed mother’s alleged actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivift & Company
Rage
Golladdi
Polienman Howe
B. & O. Ofler Prwell Wista
F&o
Creight Honza
Ign
Gore
Tineke
Denis
Scortic
Jake Martin
Onapent Wuiliinss
Jwomir
the Times
Chie
Mayle Taneh
Fairmont
Sicbert
Focal
Alouil
Seth
Tairmont
Sidbert
Koved
Degnaj Tans
Vatviel
MPN
Core Chip
Gail
Bill
Wonian
Jailed Violator Faces Grand Jury in Parkersburg Case
A troubled individual was taken to Parkersburg jail for extradition to stand before the grand jury. The case centers on a toiling charge and involves references to a May term and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tank John Sheriis
Morr
Altay
Iil
Wortranity
Parkersburg
Jarvis Place Changes Hands
A deal on Mechanic street transfers Jarvis Place ownership from Willigon and Donnie to new purchasers. The brokers Willison & Dowe reportedly sold adjacent parcels including Cure Kemal and Pride estate holdings for about $13,000, with surrounding properties described and valued in related transactions.
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Mechanic Street
Willigon
Carnet Tahomely
Hubert Mire
Philwalh
Ty Willison & Dowenltan
West Virginia Official Directory of 1908 Published
The Office of the Secretary of State distributes a pocket official directory of West Virginia for 1908 listing all incorporated cities towns and villages with populations from under two hundred to over eighteen thousand. It notes the state contains 110 incorporated cities and towns.
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Atate
Mansol
West Virginia
Hucklet
Virginia
Married in Oakland
Miss Tine Wright of Buteprise and William Mitaner were wed in Oakland. The event occurred this evening with plans to settle in Palmout. The groom is the son of Mr. Dulin Weigh of Enterprise. The couple will visit relatives, including Mrs. Charles Tershberger, for a few days.
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Tine Wright
Buteprise
William Mitaner
Wits
Paimout
Ueda
Dulin Weigh
Enterprise
Myelgilly Banner
Falun
Charles Tershberger
Potter Fishing Party Travels by Buckhatinon to Deer Park
President Potter and his party from Pullimore and Ohio officials traveled by way of Buckhatinon, Grafton to Deer Park Friday afternoon from Hichwood where they were on a fishing expedition. Pasi jitut Merny was not in the party, though some papers erroneously reported otherwise.
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Potter
Paty
Pullimore & Ohio
Buckhatinon API Grafton
Deer Park
Hichwood
Pasijitut Merny de
Somo
Critical Moment in Russia
May 18 St Petersburg reports an upheaval as the lower house adopts its reply to the throne speech. President Mouromtze goes to Polorhof to present the reply while the Emperor awaits. Public sentiment sees no middle ground between surrender and war, with the Emperor likely aiming to buy time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Mouromtze
Polorhof
Arivine
Informal Evening Delights Guests at Thorne Wsure
An informal evening at Waldo tied Misses Thorne and Wstill, a warm event with Wells orchestra providing excellent music. Guests rewarded the performers with encore, followed by feasts at eleven. Daleony and Danwite kept the party lively as the hostess earned praise for a charming, pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo
Thorne
Wstill
Wells
Daleony
Danwite
Woman deemed insane is committed to Weston Hospital
The aged Mrs Ellen Fisher of Conturbaneh appeared before Squire Harey Gordon on lunney charge and was found undeniahly insane. She was committed to the hospital for the insane at Weston. Fisher, seventy one years old, has a history of violence and property arson, and faces confinement for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Harey Gordon
Priday Mom
Ellen Fisher
Conturbaneh
Lunney
Weston
Fisher
Parents Visit City Schools in Chirkstore Inspection Day
Parents visited public schools in Chirkstore on Friday for Inspection Day. They observed classroom activities and admired student work while teachers prepared special exhibits and welcomed guests to showcase school progress.
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Culzon
Chirkstore
Recital in Golf Chapel Impresses Large Audience
The recital by Miss Corin Mohigan's pupils drew a packed audience and warm applause for the evident high skill. The program was attractive, and many people joined in the appreciation of the performers. Another recital is planned for Lovight with similar expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Chapel
Corin Mohigan
Atehigon Giyra
New Officers Named for WV Branches of Women Relied Corps
The article lists new officers for West Virginia Women’s Relief Corps and Tailors of the Army units, naming branches in Ravenswood Wheeling Charleston and other towns. It includes presidents vice presidents secretaries chaplains delegates to the national convention alternates and organizers with multiple misspelled names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps of
West Virginia
Samu Adama
Ravenswood
Ta “Ox
Wheelfing
May Nicholson
Charleston
M Harriott Farmer
Wheeling
Anna Swinburne
Parlorsburg
Elizabeth Meyer
Jurge
Livia Jackson
Clara Tench
Sam Flues
Tailors of the Tern Army
Miss Virginia Hall
Whaine
M.A. Moss
View Presitent
Wheelins Dire
Sophia Newnan
Claysvilles
Ball Burrows
New Martinagills
Pate Cox
Tester
Mauda Blarney
Afghone
Fragmented text hints at an authority dispute and motive
The passage appears to discuss an author with a motive and questions of authenticity. It mentions references, a chain of rollers, and an assessor role, suggesting unsettled attribution. The garbled lines obscure clear facts or events.
Man of Many Professions Dies in Cincinnati
The obituary notes the death of a prominent professional figure tied to Hamilton County Ohio born, educated at Pennsylvania University in Kentucky, and trained under Bellamy Storer. He practiced in Cincinnati and his death resulted from heart disease in La Porte.
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Associated
Laporte
William PB Andrew
Tullane
Hamilton County
Ohio
Bellamy Storer
Sraityaret
Pennsylvania University
Kentucky
CINDER IN EYE Hears of Mowing Company Agent Injury
Henry Cook, state agent of the Weifeninan Mowing Company, was struck in the eye near Cincinnati and transported to hospital. An operation was performed by Dr. Bartlett to relieve pain. the eye remains badly injured and is described as in a fat shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cook
Weifeninan Mowing Company
Cincinalin No. 4
Tisoyn
Cincinnati
Tr MT. Bartlett
Good Game Saturday A tilt at Union Park
A fragmentary note describes a Saturday afternoon baseball game at Union Park between Titavette and Tinplate teams. Players listed include Malfemor, Casson, Conway, Tolima, and others with uncertain spellings, suggesting a local amateur clash and lineup hints.
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Phived
Union Park
A. Malfavoot
Hamilton If
F. Tolima
Gai Tolland Sr
Malfemor
White
Casson
Conway
Prominent Lost Creek Pioneer Wetzel Dies at Home
The death of T. T. Wetzel a prominent and highly esteemed resident of Lost Creek occurred at his home Thursday afternoon from ailments of age. Born May 2 1825 he was in the seventy year of his age. He formerly operated in the lumber business and has been retired for several years. He is survived by his wife eight sons and daughters W H Wetzel of Meaghistm Drygons Cc Wetzel of Nebraska Mrs Eva McCowan of California A Ja Wetzel of Lost Creek Mrs Mary Havilway of Janse Cri Woteel Mrs Maines Snyder of swoon and AL Me Wetzel of Bucks Hannon. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at WWovléek and interment will be in the Seventh Day cemetery.
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T. T. Wetzel
Crook
Wetzel
Piltenis
W. H. Weétgel
Meaghistm
Drygons CC
Wetxel
Nehmska
Eva McCowan
Californias
A. Ja
Lost Creek
Mary Havilway
Janse Cri Woteel
Day
Wwovléek
Hord suspects arrested in Riverside burglary case
Fragmented OCR reports a robbery with a purse snatch and multiple suspects named by police. One man allegedly carried 910 in cash. details of arrests and witness accounts are unclear amid garbled wording. The text mentions Jim Powell and Tyler, with references to a threatened attack and a liquor store style incident.
Organ Recital Tonight At Episcopal Church
A listed organ program at the Episcopal Church tonight includes selections such as Royal Processions, March of Crowns, Ave Maria, Nearer My God to Thee, and Coronation Marches performed by Miss and Mrs. Gilhart and others with pieces by Handel and various composers. Concert prompts readers to attend and notes prompt rehearsals by local organists.
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Gillard
Redeemer
Olfertivy
Gilhart
Senate Strikes Out Objectionable Wards in Rate Provisions
Associated Press report from Washington on May 18 noting the Senate voted 50 to 4 to strike out objectionable wards from rate making provisions, removing those elements from the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Yeas
Nage
District Brand Lodge Meeting Adopts New Structure
A large gathering at the courthouse in Clirksburg drew representatives and visitors from Monangniga Fairmont Weston Buckingfilino Gratton Sitten Eiking and others. Chancellor Starks presided as officers were elected and a plan to form four district lodges was adopted amid a formal session and welcoming remarks.
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Colored Knights of Pyrovals
Towin
Court House
Clirksburg
Flemnoon
Monangniga
Fairmont
Weston
Buckcngfilino
Gratton
Sitten
Eiking
Keumney Court
Ron
Ole
Supeerie
SW Starks
Hihenelinen
Fitz
Soevel
Sealson
Anil
Harvay W. Mormon
Stinks
Huehwe
SLOODSHED SEEMS SURE IN STEUBENVILLE CRISIS
The Steubenville dispatch reports Pinkerton men racing to Jefferson County as about 150 armed men converge. Sheriff Volkner refuses to Mobilize residents say the situation is critical with an undercover operator in hiding.
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Asaofateil Prees
Steubenville
Pinkerton
Official roasts other emplees of Penn sylvani Hallam Company
Fragmentary OCR reveals a satirical piece from Associated Trees about President Cran of a Pennsylvania firm. The text mocks corporate actions and hints at an investigation with calls to allow full performance of duties amid unclear events.
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Associated Trees
Philadelpala
Cran
Pennsylvani Hallam Company
Pennsylvania
The Big Church A Certainty
The Methodist Episcopal Church, South elected Din Gidas Alexander as redding elder of Toulsville Wy district and editor of The Revio. The committee on active extension proposed erecting a representative diatog at Washing Jim for 75,000 dollars.
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Azenciated Press
Benmingstam
Mla
Goafernes
iMethodist Episcopal Church
South
Din Gidas
Alexander
Redding
Toulsvile
Lankeilir
Bob Conoway Leads the Central Team
An erratic clipping highlights Bob Conoway steering Central in a baseball context with scattered names and errors. The text references Conoway’s top performance, a 4k appearance note, and mentions other players and teams amid garbled reporting, including a reference to British torpedo boats and a drowning incident.
Salem mayor named in $10,000 damages suit over raid arrests
Attorney T Regia of Darkerburg filed two suits in Clarkeburg against John Ames and Ernest Randolph and police officials alleging wrongful arrest during a raid on the Salem Eagle Club. The complaints claim violations of civil rights, illegal detention, and improper searches tied to a Saturday raid during a church group gathering.
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T. Regia
Darkerburg
Clarkeburg
Salem
John Ames
Ernest Randolph
Salom
Philehie
Bailey
Jattir
Iigles Club
Tha Phamuit
Thay
Iung
Dopey Wells Counters Mounting Jail Plot Tale
A fragmented OCR passage from a county jail scene shows Dopey Wells attempting to steer a conversation about the penitentiary and Moundville. A principal witness, Montoo, in a second cell, fears exposure as he promises to tell the truth amid disjointed dialogue.
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Penitentiary
Moundville
Wella
Coforta Eitiaon
Will
Peel
Ikiane
Montoo
Tow
Tom
Tomsco
Fairbanks at Conference Arrival Prompts Methodist Meeting
Vice President Chiares W. Fairbanks and accompanying party arrived in Birmingham at 10 o clock this morning to attend the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South as fraternal delegates. The event gathers church leaders and delegates for discussions and shared governance in the period.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Chiares W
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Methodist Episcox el Church
Judson Baptist Sunday school convention adjourns
The Judson Baptist Sunday school convention adjourned at Smith Church near Wallace Thursday evening after a two session meeting. It will meet at Union Valley Church Fall Run near Mannington next year. J. F. Jamieson was re elected moderator. Twenty two churches represented and six pastors attended. It was regarded as the best convention in several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Baptist
Smith
Wallace
Frigk in Danger After Release in Homestead Case
In Homestead Pennsylvania on May 18, Alexander Berkinin, linked to a historic 1804 strike attempt against Frick, was released from prison at dusk. He is ordered to leave the city and is reported to be under constant supervision by private detectives and headed toward St Doyle.
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Associated
Pydesburg! Pi
Alexander Berkinin
Hec
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EAGLE
Dovener and Hubbard
Jarvis
Oakland
Russia
B. A.A. Branches
Ead
Mie
Kener Whellior
Clinych
Cinder
Hord
Horney
Duckley
Valine
Tyler
Olen Elk
Jim Powell
Peking
Anton Caries
Ayire
Adkinston
Tanontes
Hoganna
District Brand Lodge
Bob Conoway
Conaway
Turion
Central Circuit
Anil Lo
Sultan Eingles
Egypt
Dopey Wells
Fairbanks
Union Valley
Frigk
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