City Council Revises Bookkeeping and Lighting Contracts
The council met Friday night at the mayor's request to revise city bookkeeping under a new ordinance and to appoint a complete system for records. The street lighting committee reported on a proposed one year contract with a firm to supply electric lighting at reduced rates, pending approval and publication of terms.
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Council
Cole
Sty
Crile
Hugh Crmatory
Ernst
Discal Chethry
Puuncil
Hemas
Jane
Wis
Taito Ain
Plev
Gouncilman
Ubrieburg
Masoir
White
Sid Ty Anil
Weil
Lightning Strikes House in Adamston During Storm
A heavy rain storm damaged Barry Cox's Adamston home when lightning struck the residence and arced to an iron bed. The bed and floor suffered damage but no occupants were injured. The same storm toppled several trees throughout the city, including two oaks at James F. Allen's Point Comfort home. The rain, heavy but brief, provided welcome relief after weeks of dryness.
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Barry Cox
Adamston
James F. Allen
Point Comfort
Fairmonters Message Loss After Rough Road Trip
The Fairmont Abbie club from Suite Noesual school faced a harsh return from Bucklannies. They claim poor treatment at Hohunnon after an 11 to 1 loss, alleging officials refused to pay eleven expenses and mismanaged lodging.
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Fairmont
Official Details of the Platt of Mileage Changes
Full and official explanation of new mileage details effective 1908. Interchange rules apply for routes east of Ohio, including Pittsburgh to Kane and Philadelphia to New York. Rail lines affected include Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Pennsylvania. Rate set at 50 dollars with conditions for owner use within a year and baggage limits.
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Dian
Cnener
Igme
Susponun Bridge
Lehigh Valley
Penneyhania Sailegul
Isar
Zelund
Corals
Tines Mailenge
Fines and prison terms in circuit court sentences
The circuit court handed six month jail terms and fines of 50 dollars to several defendants including Hanschumakers and Frank Seats. Wesley Barker was sent to the state reform school for boys, while others received six months plus fines. Multiple cases involve robbing, unlawful voting, assault, burglary, stabbing, and contempt. bonds set, and chancery matters noted with property decisions and citizenship papers granted.
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Frank Seats
Wesley Barker
State Reforms School
Junge Mason
Tauiis Foley
Salem
Dax Connors
Yiu Haatschamaker
Semel Daengherty
Loyd
Yntil
Uristal
Petra
Promytown
Mickey Wivarha
Anal Zanninen Natali
Lermanry
Hugani
Vine
Jah
Asbsewalt Azainet
Jama Suiger
Deere
Johns Rigeter
W. 71
Mantes
Myra Hall
Clon
K. Fritchant
Lewis I
Francis Pritehant
Edison Moving Pictures At Thrilling New Show
Edison’s moving pictures presents a dazzling program of humorous and instructive films. A special matinee Tuesday and Wednesday features a touring unit, with crime and novelty acts promised. Tickets for all seats are priced at 25 cents, with children’s tickets limited to one cent.
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C. A. Tey
Fia
Chase Sewol
Grocery Clerks Picnic Across Three Cities Planned
The dry goods and grocery clerks of Garkeburg Fairmont and Grafton plan a picnic at Valley Falls next month. Store managers aim to secure time off for many clerks, promising a pleasant June style day with a large gathering and relaxed festivities.
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Garkeburg
Fairmont
Grafton
Enx
Bke
Valley Falls
Jan
Thia Woill
Telegram Adds Saturday Colored Comic Supplement
The Telegram announces a four page colored comic supplement each Saturday like Sunday papers. Additional pages of news fashion and sports will appear with no extra subscriber charge. Single copies at stands will cost five cents.
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Telegram
Aly
Asylum Board Meeting Sees Resignations and Preparations
Walter Matis chairs the asylum board meeting amid resignations. Alex Murray of New Orleans has tendered his resigna tion effective June 1. Directors plan the year’s most important session as they review staffing and tasks.
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Walter
Matis
Weston Axyhiee
Asyhia
Mogstead
Dringetat
Alex Murray
New Omietianide
Yar
Mrs Sturgiss Dead After Mountain Trip
Mrs Sturgiss died unexpectedly while returning from a mountain trip. She was 62 years old and widow of Gale Addis Vance, sister of George and Mea Jerome H Muske, Chadwick, and Mrs Janes Davis. She resided in the local area with numerous relatives surviving.
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Morganitas
Sarah
Stun Targins Prvi
Ringwonsl
Gale Addis Vancy
George
Mea
Jerome H Muske
Stra G.chadwick
Janes Davis
Thie Place
Clarkeburg All Stars Triumph Over Wilkonberg in Gusty Game
Clarkeburg boys defeated Wilkonberg 26 to 8 in a Saturday morning contest. The strange gusty wind limited offense as Fourteen batters reached the plate in one inning while Clarkesburg rode the late train home pleased with the victory.
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Wilkonberg
Wilsonbarg
Waschall
Clarke
Fea
All Stars
Wikenburg
Clarksburg Boys
Clarkebinrs
Conthiin
Ps Crise Fips
Gryshner
Aes Deison
Weidenhamer
Sherry
Stathers
Zim
Wilsembung
Laundry proprietor arrives in Parkersburg
A laundry entrepreneur formerly connected with WT & 10 arrives in Parkersburg. She and Teddy will operate the new tear laundry business, with Mr. Brean Villinet overseeing plant machinery and Me Slayton managing the crew. The plant plans to start operation around the first of next month.
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Stearman 1
Bryan
Connectjel
Parkersburg
Teddy
Shaylem
Brean Villinet
Me Slayton
Fairmont State Normal School Commencement Schedule
The Fairmont State Normal School outlines its commencement events for late spring. Activities include essay core tests, prize contests, oratory department programs, a memorial service for Rass, and a laureate address by Dr. Petresinh from Baltimore, with various performances and exhibits scheduled across June, culminating in the commencement on June 8.
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Fairmont State Normal School
Prime Fidelity Mutual Life
Thureday
Jinmet
Jemnior Paes Exeretvey
Don Carar
Oratory
Geand “Opera One
Petresinh Paltimore
Rass
Puma
Alienal Eperelus
Swim Jon
Stuart F.thed
Oasksburg
Stuart Hi Howawa
Php W. Va
Ataniay and
Morag
Evidence Warranted in Local Court Case
The court plans further proceedings next week or within five weeks before Judge Mason. Investigators focus on whether residents in a single area voted in a cited statute and if all legal voters participated, with the matter tied to alleged exigenes in the case and possible outcomes.
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Edrevit
Sitaiall
Ata
Legak Volers
WSU
Mason
Pen Court
Child Scalded to Death in Home Accident
A fatal scalding occurred at the home of Theodore Nicewanner as a spilled boiling water pan injured a child. The young victim suffered extreme agony and died within a day. remains were sent to Charles Town for burial.
Fair Ground Improvements at Burkhannon Grounds
At a meeting of the Virginia Fair Association the directors named Texjaminn Stout as superintendent for proposed work. He will widen the Burkhannon road to a wider center gate and center area, oversee amphitheater gates fences and related structures, and begin work at once.
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Inginia Fair Association
Burkhannon
Texjaminn Stout
Ruckhannon
Airtel
Stout
Nce
Union Services Unite Churches for Farewell to Dr Watson
Several city churches unite for an 8 o clock farewell meeting at the opera house honoring Dr Watson who spent a week as guest of the M C A His preaching and Bible readings drew attention and praise from Christian groups in the city This Sunday evening program features talented musicians and congregational participation planned through today and Thursday afternoons
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Opera House
Dr. Watson
Deere
Jane
Hairmaker
Weil
Earle Improvised Treatment After Stomach Poisoning
H. Earle suffered stomach poisoning from a medicine linked to the Pride company. Dr. Bartlett arrived and diagnosed irritation with blood poisoning feared, but the diet helped and he recovered enough to leave the hospital. Earle had been in weak condition but is now improving and in the city.
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H. Earle
Bartlett Max Barrelly
Earle
Gastellin
Cominy
Program of Remaining Services at Local Churches and Opera House
Dr Watauns announces a slate of revival services and lectures this weekend. Events include Saturday evening at the opera boat with An Oplo Date Question and Sunday morning at First Presbyterian whamnel featuring The Bison Life and The New Piration. Sunday afternoon presents The Triple Law of Developmente at the opera howsky, and Saturday at the opera home will stage Wrong Mijese Mathias. Rev Watson will speak at First Presbyterian on The Risen Life at The Ascamicna.
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Watauns
Satunlay
Rundlay Moening
First Presbyterian Whamnel
Sumlay
Howsky
Stanlay
Pyering
Opera
Mijese
Mathias
Fatal kitchen accident claims infant in early morning incident
A fatal accident occurred Friday morning at Thewlore G. Niewarner’s home when a pan of boiling water toppled, burning a baby girl nearby. The mother, Mrs. Niewarner, rushed to aid, but the child suffered severe burns and died that evening. The father and others aided in the preparation for burial by Osborne Undertaking, with remains sent to Charles Town by train Saturday morning.
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Stein
Sinmier In Whiel
Alan Fixe
Cito Osborne Undertaking Company
Charles Town
Ancutt~ Pani
Gsiefateidken Gramnts
CANDIDATES INITIATED AT NIGHT MEETING OF WORKMEN
Hour new members were initiated at a local workmen’s lodge. Officers for the ensuing term will be chosen at the next meeting. Twenty men participated in the initiation, with Grand Master and Deputy among those noted. The gathering occurred in the Haft Wilding, Friday evening, as part of routine order proceedings.
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Thayeyees
W. Hamhion
Sue Leputy
Atastor
Leisefernily
Labora
Auctioneer Gordon Conducts Site Auction
An auction conducted by Gordon featured sales of Sherman hardware parts from the Trent steps area. The event included packaging shipments to Clarketeere Teanster and others. Participants listed include Mrs Ann Fens, Parkersburg, and Mike Crowley among others.
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Ancthneer Saxmuel
W. Corton
Shermambaud
Tin Trent
Clarketeere Teanster, Company
Anetjow
Javkeon
Mike Crowley
Ann
Fens
Parkersburg
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