Resolution on Minter estate settled and primary election bill debated
A long text outlines a settled compromise on Captain Minter's estate with heirs and the Texan claimant, and details a primary election bill debate in the West Virginia Senate. The document notes the estate's substantial value and a plan for equal division among heirs after costs, plus a Senate vote on suspending votes and proceeding with a primary bill based on the Oregon plan. It also covers committee actions and house adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Fisher
House
Benator French
Oregon
Senate
Coffman
Street Paying SOP Finishes Contracts Across City Streets
The city reports completion of pay work by Kerry and Compeny on multiple streets including Avenue, Peterson Street, Winter Avenue, Boynette Clay Street, and Locust Street. Work continues with paving planned from Mechanie Street to Saint Mary's Street, covering about 250 feet from South Ghestane to the Vepux.
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SOP
Kerry
Compeny
Apepini Avenue
Virginis Jyenar Peterson
Winter Avenue
Boynette
Locust Street
Klong
Pouth Ghestane
Sir Mary's
Encampment at Morgantown Draws West Virginia G.A.R.
The annual West Virginia department Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Morgantown with 400 to 500 widows and veterans in attendance. Mayor Donley welcomes attendees. Cal Cromer presides as department commander candidate, while women’s groups also hold meetings amid the event activities.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Morgantown
West Virginia
Grand Army
Donley
Purchase of Residence by Mrs Me Monat at Shivnetin
Mrs Me Monat purchased the residence property on Mechanie erect next Scuttn Wednesday from the J. t Coppett estate for 35,200 cash. The property includes a one acre lot and a two story frame building with modern conveniences. She will likely rent the property. The deal was made through the Willion & Dennison Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Shivnetin
J. T Coppett
Ingeewe
Etnte Coor
Willion & Dennison Companys
Third Drowning Reported in Marion County
In Fairmont on May 24 a third drowning occurred within two days as Antonio Terko, an unidentified person, fell from a riverbank at the Monon Rahela river near Peek rite creek and died before rescue efforts could reach him. Coroner is investigating the incident.
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Fairmont
Marion County
Antonio Terko
Uinllah
Monon- Rahela
Peekrite Creek
Pravk
Two Cannon to be moved to state capital and Berkeley Springs park
A rushed proposal details moving two cannons to the state capital at Harrisburg and to a park on state grounds at Berkeley Springs. An effort sought funding or donation to place the cannons, but the bills were referred to Congress.
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Haneineion
Berkeley Springs
Bertholf Nominated Captain Commandant of Revenue Cutter Service
The President nominates Mirthin Fimworth P Bertholf to captain commandant of the Revenue Cutter Service. The move pleases many West Virginians and ties Bertholf to Captain Bernie Camden of Parkersburg, a longtime associate in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berttoll
Washingtion
D.C
Mmthin
Fimworth
Bertholf
Revenue Sutter Service
Bernie Camden
Parkersure
Hmne
Revenué Cutter Service
Federal Building Plan Referred for Senate Action
Washington May 24 The Senate committee on public buildings and grounds has referred the bill providing for the erection of a federal building in St Evans to the members for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingiges
D.C
Senhis Consrittee
Bulleyigs
Ger
St Evkins
Ube Nremlbters
Jurors Discharged After Johns Manville Trial
In the client court the Johns Manville Company suit against Dawson Roofing was quietly tried and jurors serving in the case will be discharged for the term. Judge Gyand may keep term open a few days to review chancery matters. All circuit jurors except twelve in the sex were discharged Tuesday evening for the term. A verdict for $50 was awarded to C. C. McKinney against the United Telephone System.
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Johns-Manville
Dawson Roofing Company
Clien't
Gyand
Chancery
Twelee
CC Mckinney
United
Electric Mixer At Seattle Drug Store Attracts Patrons
A Franklin G Bland drug store on West Pike Street features an electric mixer from the Fultonakel Company New York. The device speeds up drink preparation aiding quick service and consistent results in the Modern West drink department. Patrons watch with admiration as milk lemonade and other beverages are blended efficiently.
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Leon
Frank G. Bland
West Pike Treet
Mtn
Ful
Woman, 17, Dies in Fairmont Fire Accident
May 24 report from Fairmont states Mrs. Frank Bapp died at Cook hospital from injuries when a burning piece of paper dropped on the floor and a cloth their child pulled it toward her. The victim was 17 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Frank Bapp
Cook Hospital
Hom
Ange
Editor Refuses Testimony Before Columbus Senate Panel
The Senate bribery committee continued its hearings with several witnesses declining to testify. Editor S. D. Cochran of a Toledo newspaper resisted testifying on legal advice, prompting the panel to meet again to decide action.
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Columbus
Senate Bribery Committee
Senate Jrihery
SS. D. Cochran
Toledo
Cochran
Pythian Lodge No 9 to Election Officers Tomorrow
Election of officers and important business on the agenda for Pythian Lodge No 9 meeting tomorrow night at 8 o clock. All members urged to be present as refreshments follow the election and related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Lodge
Yualness
New law creates county judicial credit in Barbour and Randolph
Charleston May 24 report that a new law establishing judicial credit for Barbour and Randolph counties became effective upon Governor Groms oath. Warren Bisby and oiliva figures appear in the text amid early 20th century legislative language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Barbour
Randolph
Groms
Warren Bisby
Kandy Kitchen Reopens With Modern Additions and Expansion
Kandy Kitchen shows a polished upgrade under new ownership and management. The store plans a garden area in the rear, a modern fountain, and an inviting lounge space, with preparations for a Saturday evening opening to attract patrons. The menu features pastries, cakes, confections, and beverages, with careful customer service under manager Mr Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandy
Palmer
Ami Garden
Endeavor Union Observes Program For Cadets
Local youths named to military academies include Wada of West Union Dodaridse county appointed to West Point as first cadet and Culiform as second alternate due to fitness and weight concerns. Harry Pheres of Walley Bend is named to Annapolis cadetship with Brooks Miller and Baris Miller as alternates.
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Iva
West Point Military Academy
Wada
D.C
Fayash
West Union
Dodaridse
United States Miltary Academy
West Point
Charles Patterson Culiform
Carkavarg
Jst
L. Weight
Weifxton
Harry Pheres
Walley Bend
Randolph County
United Stas Naval Academy
Annapolis
Brooks Miller
Morgantown
Baris Miler
HIENTINGTON J L Schul Wins Dare Championship and Dupont Trophy
Schul of Hientington clinches the dare championship and the Dupont Trophy with a perfect score at Mitty during the Amudatate Shoot of the West Virginia Sportsman's Association. The New Martinsville range hosts the event with 50 marksmen from Kentivka Only Pennsylvania New York and West Virginia. Wells of New York City finishes third and Pheltiz of Huntington places fourth.
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JL Schul
Phintington
Dupont
Mitty
West Virginia
Duveen Fine For Art Valuation Offense In U S Court
Kenry J. Duveen of Duveen Brothers, leading art dealers, was fined 15000 in the U S circuit court after pleading guilty to under valuations of imports. The firm has already paid 1200 000 to the government in settlement of further duties.
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New York
Kenry J. Duveen
Orm of
Duvesn Brothers
United States Circuit Court
Impor
Ascension Day Observances Noted In Local Churches
Tomorrow marks Ascension Day observed by the Episcopal church with a communion service at 10 o clock. The Church of the Trans World Conception will also observe the day in the usual manner.
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Waster
Jeanal ‘Christ
Episcopal Church
Tmrmsc
Goff Nabiin Report From Washington Desk
Fragmentary note reports Dr Goff Nabiin in Washington area with unclear details. Text includes stray names and dates, lacking a cohesive event or official actions.
Convention Opens in Jane Lew Clarksburg Union
The Clarksburg Christian Endeavor Union convention meets in Jane Lew and will close with officer elections tonight. Rev H T McClelland from this city and Rev George W Hilly from Salem are on the program with the Rev Earl A Brooks and Rev W M Long among speakers. J C Hoane of Weston presided Tuesday night. Continuous reports and committee work followed through Wednesday with addresses on youth work and abstinence.
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Clarksburs Christian Endeavor Union
Jane Lew
H. T. McClelland
George W. Hilly
Salem
J. C. Hoane
Weston
Fec ‘Butler
R.A. Hall
Weson
A. F. Hess
Earl A. Brooks
W.M. Long
Clarksburg
J G. Jackson
Jane Low
West Virginia
Jemes K. Jones
BH. C. Brooks
George W Burdette
Buckhannon
Cunard steamer Ivernia strikes rock near Queenstown harbor
The Cunard liner Ivernia from Boston struck a rock in dense fog near Queenstown and was beached on Kinloch channel bank with twenty five feet of water in its fore compartment. All 775 passengers and crew are reported unharmed.
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Queenstown
Cunard One
Ivernia
Boston
Liverpool
Kinloch
Tower Harbor
Morgantown Drives Win Lower Auto License Tax
Auto drivers in Morgantown win a city council reduction from 8 to 1.50 dollars in the license tax. The total of tax and fees now stands at 2 dollars instead of 35 dollars as formerly.
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Morgantown
Trade ball at Wa president's bureauDetailed notes on festival programs and speakers
A fragmentary notice outlines a celebration with parade, fireworks, and exhibits by fraternal societies. It lists addresses of several individuals and mentions Judge Solomon F. Prouty and Congressman William G. Brown, plus discussions of arbitration, treaties, and the Permanent Court at The Hague.
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Bowman
McSinney
Pairmont
Jackaomyfile
Pla
3. Jones
Solomon F. Prouty
Des Moines
Fons
Towa
Middle West
Wiliam G. Brown
Second West Vitemia
Portomice bids invited for new route to Moorefield and back
The post office department invites bids to carry the mail on the route from Pargettsville via Old Pistols to Moorefield with two trips daily. The route was abolished but temporarily re established by the department in consultation with the Desert Aisne office and a maintenance period is noted.
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Washington
Pargettsville
Moorefield
Postoire de
Hangs Himself in Mingo County Jail
Bud Christi, inmate at Williamton jail in Mingo county, was found dead in his cell after hanging himself the night of May 24. Once convicted of a robbery and sentenced to ten years, he served four then was paroled. He had been indicted in the Christian Danis feud and feared Kentucky authorities would extradite him for murder. He left a note saying he was tired of prison life.
Jury completes testimony in Nye bribery case
Jury finished hearing across lawmakers bribery allegations as George B Nye stands trial for a corruption scheme. Seven farmers two carpenters two merchants and a retired captain provided testimony in the state legislature inquiry.
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Colaimibus
George B. Nye
Shargas
Holtine
Foreigner James Fort Faces Disorderly Charge in Beidgeport Car
James Fort, a foreigner and former Gras seller, waits for a hearing in Justice G. M. Garion's court on a disorderly aboard a Beidgeport street car last Monday evening. A traction company employee swore out a warrant against him and Commander William.
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James Fort
Grassell
G. M. Garion
William
Phiamon Presented Waresengtos Petition March 24
Fragmentary notes show a presentation or petition event dated March 24 involving individuals named Miller and Geo. Details are sparse but indicate a formal submission or presentation.
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Waresengtos
Moma
CA. Miller
Broken Man in Transit Tale From Century-Old Clippings
An aged clipping fragment describes a nameless traveler or driver, with garbled OCR names such as Charles Aton and Qoumby, mentioning a broken man and a van, hinting at a reported travel mishap or odd incident from about 70 years ago. The legible bits imply a local road scene and a vague incident note without clear dates.
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Charles Aton
Mar
Qoumby
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