Glay Ross Rescued by Officer in Bridgeport
An 18 year old boy identified as Glay Ross was rescued after being tied by his father as punishment. Humane officer B. B. Stout arranged shelter with the Webbs near Bridgeport and later moved the boy to their home. The boy’s father was located in Barbour County and the case involved inquiries with the Morganfield Humane Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Hoose
Bridgeport
B. B. Stout
Webbs
Mills
Mr. Stout
Stout
R. H. Brown
Morganield
Humane Society
Grafton
Barbour County
Jad
High’s
Vitzhug
Mm Mr. Stout
Mitr
Gunday Sellin Gchse Postponed
After a Monday morning court session a warrant was issued for Spillman, proprietor of the fon hotel in Glen Elk. The case was postponed to Wednesday morning due to lack of witnesses and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spillman
Fon
Glen Elk
Iman
Fa_ ad
iGisino Plans Opening Dance At Town Hall
An open season begins with a big dance hosted by the orchestra at the hall. Tickets or arrangements are promised to be orderly with no obstructions on the grounds and the event aims for a smooth, well organized evening.
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iGisino
Big Dance
Tavis Will Recovery Near as Weinted Press Reports
York May 22 With reports from Asweinted Press Durie indicates her recovery is nearly certain and progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GS. Tavis Will. Secover
Asweinted Press
York
Mre
Durie & Reported
Wedding bells greet Ogden and Miss Pritchard at McKeesport
The wedding of Jay Ogden and Miss Mayme Pritchard of Parkersburg occurred Wednesday night at the First Presbyterian Church in Allegheny with Rev. Dr. Kennedy officiating. Attendants included Miss Alice Dalton of Pittsburgh and Miss Willian. The couple plan to reside at the Nee Hogel after a reception hosted by friends.
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McKeesy
Jay Ogden
Mies Mayme Fritchurd
Arkerahorg
Frienda
Broom
Ogden
Nee Hogel
Pittsburg
Sphion Marrings
Mike Mary Scugille Pritchard
Parkersburg
W. Vai
Clay Ogden
McKaesport
Clarksbrieg
W Vu
Allegheny
8. Kennedy Ofigiating
Alice Bi Dalton
aMlx
Willian
Aged fiddler Tryin Jackson Gives Recital on Circus Day
Tim Jackson, an aged fiddler with a storied war record, performs a crowd pleasing violin recital at Thompson’s store during circus day. He is carried onlookers’ shoulders as he plays tunes including Pop Goes the Weasel and Dixie, reviving memories of earlier West Virginia Central Mechanical and Agricultural Society meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryin Jackson
Thompson Funai
Fiddler Jackson
West Virginia Central Mechanical & Agricultural Society
Tim
Rot
Money Music
Fisher
Rejected Lover Causes Scene in Springfield
Hazel Reed was shot at this morning in front of her residence by Alfred Davis aged 40 who she refused to marry. Davis fled.
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Hazel Reed
Alfred Davis
Davis
Storer Family Heads Home From Vienna to Plan U.S. Return
Bellamy Storer former American ambassador Hor Tere and Mrs. Storer depart Vienna for Paris and intend to return to the United States in the fall, the Associated Press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Bellamy Storer
Ambaser Hor Tere
Storer
Viera
Paris
United States
Wanted To Buy Examination Questions In Charleton
In Charleton West Virginia on May 28 a report describes a surge of attempts by teachers to obtain examination questions. A man named OC Webb from Dunton approached F T Heiser at the Capitol offering 180 for copies of questions he would be asked this year. Heiser alerted the State Superintendent Miller, but Webb escaped before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleton
W. Va
Willie
Weiser
Miler
Webb
Lost papers found at circus grounds on memorial night
A fragment reports missing documents found near the circus grounds during Memorial Night. The unclear text notes items taken from a pocket and mentions a butcher in the Esst Main Atrect area. The garbled account lacks clear names or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RB. Fryland
Hutcher
Slapped Woman in Street A Clash on Third Fireoteaid Alley
An assault occurred at 2 30 PM near Traders Alley as Robert Cavala driver for Hart Brothers struck Verda, a colored woman, while walking with Lewis Horton. Cavala claimed she cursed him. Horton disputed the timing. Police noted the incident involved familiar parties and unclear motives.
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Robert Cavala
Hart Brothers
Verda
Cavala
Thind Street
Towain Main
Cuddery Hie
Lewis Horton
Tn Trning
Merchants” Bank
Horton
Cavalat
Ohio Exposition Committee appoints five members
Secretary Houck announced the Jamestown Exposition committee appointments. The members named are James W. Bookwalter of Springfield, Kenest Toot of Medina, John P. Given of Circlesville, Prof. George W. Knight of Columbus, and Clive C. Handy of Waucon.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Houck
Pattison
Fen
James W. Bookwalter
Springfield
Kenest Toot
Madina
John P. Given
Circlesville
George W. Knight
Clive C. Handy
Wauzcon
Tin Plate Prices Hike 15 Cents A Box
Pittsburg May 22 The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company, a major United States Steel unit, announced a 15 cent per box rise in tin plate prices, signaling broader industry shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Statewide teacher exam set for next Thursday and Friday
The first state uniform examination for teachers will be held in the Central school building on the pre fifth week’s Thursday and Friday. It will start at 7 oclock sharp morning and be conducted by County Superintendent Teasm Ogden and other board members.
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Teasm Ogden
Conductor Injured While Off Duty in Yard Mishap
A street car conductor, W. C. Mangrave, was injured off duty after an incident near the Gromenti switch. He was struck by a tradesman while attempting to move a package into a yard and is recovering at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Mangrave
Wribe
Signals Required On Mail Boxes
Instructions outline that after 1995 patrons must display signals on mail boxes to show mail for carrier pickup. Carriers will only check boxes with signals and must display signals during delivery and after collection. If a box lacks signals patrons must place a simple device to indicate mail is available. Carriers may lower signals after collections if no mail remains and must display signals when depositing mail unless patrons request otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rarade Delivery Corfice
Davies
Sturgis Announces Congressional Candidacy in Second District
George C. Sturgise, president of the State Board of Trade and noted tax reformer, enters the race for Congress in West Virginia's Second District. His sole opponent is N. G. Kain of Elkins. Sturgise declares confidence in victory.
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Morgantown
George C. Sturgise
State Board of Trade
Congress
N. G. Kain
Elkins
Sturgise
Miss Taura Peck Fined After Slapping Waldo Official
Miss Taura Peck known as the hello girl appeared before Squire Gorton and confessed. She was fined five dollars and costs in connection with slapping Mrs Leonard at the Waldo telephone offices.
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Taura Peck
Mrs Leonard
Waldo Telephone
Squire Gorton
Taleian Leonard
Jim Pat Fleming A Peculiar Man
West Virginia police court circles feature Jim Pat Fleming a familiar figure noted for frequent drunken incidents. He is described as unreliable yet cooperative with promises to repay debts, often paying back amounts over time. He is known in towns like Fairmont and is expected to appear for trial in the morning.
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Jim Pat Fleming
Down-The-River
Jim Pat
West Virginia
Te Wee
H P Mrely
Nawn
Eld Althy
Business houses destroyed by fire in Ogden
A fierce blaze in Ogden destroyed multiple business houses today. The Harton Implement Company reported extensive losses with estimates around 819,000. Firefighters battled the flames, preventing further spread to nearby structures.
Explosion at New York Glue Plant Wrecks Building
An explosion at the New York Glue Company plant in Stadt caused a four story brick building to collapse and injure many. Five hundred workers were inside. roofs blew off and nearby residents were pitched into pipes. The bodies of Patrick Lynch and John Russell were among the first recovered.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Glue Companys
Stadt
Patrick Lynch
General Chemical Company
John’ Russell
Quecoss Company
Anniversary Meetings End Historic Baptist Union Year
May 22 marks the close of the ninety second anniversary of the American Baptist Missionary Union and a ten day celebration by Baptist societies. Officers elected include President Drewe We Grain of Philadelphia and Recording Secretary W De membersin of Boston. The endowment fund, begun two years ago, now exceeds 200000 with twenty one members named to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
American Baptist Missionary Union
DreoWe We Grain
Philadelphia
WS. Goods ‘J
Washington, D.C
W. Carpenter
Nebraska
Rural Carriers Examinations Set for Clarkeburg
A rural carriers examination will be held in Clarkeburg on Saturday June 1. All applications must reach the Civil Service Commission at Wallington D C by Wednesday May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkeburg
Civil Service Commission
Wallington
D. C
Postoffice Robbed in Early Monday Break-in
A Ramus Wy post office was robbed early Monday when the safe was blown open. About $500 in stamps and $150 in cash were taken, plus 04 returned letters. The building, isolated, suffered extensive damage but no clues were found.
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Postellina
Ramus Wy Vins
Merhe
Two Funerals Involving Local Residents Reported
The funeral of Edwart Vincent HN from Bretints church occurred Friday afternoon. The remains of a married couple were shipped to Smithfield for trial, following a private viewing. Attornies and local officials are noted in a brief civic record of events.
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Edwart Vincent HN
Mes
Gaff
Tissey
Arbathant
Wi. Prawk
Smithfield
Teachers Examinations and County Superintendent Visit
A retrospective on Harrison County teachers examinations and the county superintendent inviting the author to discuss exam formats and topics. The narrative notes old and new methods, sample questions on geography arithmetic grammar and nouns, plus a personal memory of a hospitable home visit by James N. David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
United States
James N, David
Connell Buys Glen Wink Saloon at Public Auction
The B and O cafe in Glen Wik was sold by court order on Monday afternoon at 2 oclock. Bids were limited to two agents and Connell won the sale for 880, a sum praised as fair by townspeople. Connell, a popular young saloon keeper, promised immediate management.
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Glen Wik
Very Aged Mak Recovers From Illness
Mr. Sesele Salem discharged from Kesler hospital Monday after full recovery from pneumonia fever. The story notes the remarkable fact that Mr. Davis is more than sixty seven years old.
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Mak
Sesele Salem
Wee
Kesler Hospital
Davis
Initiation Ceremonies At Aniins Lodge On Pike Street
A meeting of Aniino Lodge See Toot Kaige of Pye enbored will be held tonight at the Ted bla on Pike Street. The program includes serving the degrees for Robert Jap pins Prat J Robinson and Bing Samuel Beane.
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Toot
Kaige
Pye
Ted Bla
Pike Street
Robert Jappins
Prat
J Robinson
Bing
Samuel Beane
Mother Ill Treats A Baby In Disturbing Case
A distressed mother mistreats her infant amid ongoing neglect concerns. The child was initially unaccounted for despite prior notices, later located by local authorities near Pinnickinnick and placed in protective custody. Mr Stout had previously attempted to intervene without success.
Circus Night Draws Large Clarkesburg Crowd
The night show by Por paughsSolle Brothers drew about six thousand fans to the large tent in Clarkesburg. The afternoon and evening performances were similar, with a calm crowd and no notable incidents reported, police noting few depredations and no major trouble.
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paughsSolle Brothers
Cinaie
Alun
Jilmos
Clarkesburg
Deserters Tie Up the Mines Destruction Reported
Associated Press notes 0.7 desertions disrupt operations at the United States Coal Dock. The union claims victory as workers threaten further action. Details unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated J Springfield
United States
Union
Congress Can Regulate Rates Ruling Emerges In Kansas City
A Kansas City report notes a U S Court judge McPheron weighing a Burlington Railway case involving rate regulation and officials of the company. The fragmented text references a federal decision and actions by court officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
McPheron
Otha United States Court
Aivweriady Thirde
Burlington Railway
Iilletenerte
Couple Weds in Circus Evening Home Ceremony
An evening wedding at the home of Mire Neri followed by remarks from Rev Tha. Harbison and Norman. After a short travel, they arrived at 48 Cheltoney Waren burg.
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Glay Ross
Airion Wade
Klls
Istorers
Ohio
Committee OF Exposition
GEO
Sturgis
Hello Irl
Avendajed Prox
Tiah
Harton Impleement Company
Linge
Rural Carriers Examinations
J. Lawrte
Connel Purchases Saloon
Dasioe
Jill Toy
Imother
Buthes
Brian
MNES
Rome
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