Werpont school contest winner announced at church event
A community entertainment by the Christian Temperance Union featured a prize drawing and a children’s pageant at the Moone hall. The event included a writing contest with winner Alles Taylor from Pierpont school and a dance and refreshments for attendees. A marriage at the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal church united Edward Dawnon and Daisy O Hinard. Continued on page 2.
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Christian Temperance Union
Alle
Smeky
Heiden
Byiler Fort
Nameiot Alles Taylor
Pier- Pont School
Prizal
Edward Dawnon
Daisy
Hinard
J. P. McCormick
Waite case tightens as witnesses bolster murder tie
In New York on Tuesday the Bratton case against Arthur Warren Waite saw a string of witnesses narrate details from the alleged murder of his 72 year old father in law Jobb Pook. The testimony included the physician and undertaker who handled the body and the jarred organs, painting a stark image of corroboration before the jury. Waite, pale and shaken, was led from the courtroom as his ally Margaret Horton appeared, signaling a dramatic development in the high profile trial.
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New Yon
Kond
Arthur Warren ‘Waite
New York
Jobb. B. Pook
Tly Druxenit
Walto
Waite
Margaret “Horton
Alndio
Trent St Her
Alleged bootlegger in custody after county arrest
John Doe, alias Frank Smith, is jailed in the county cell awaiting trial or a hearing before a magistrate for allegedly selling whiskey. He was arrested Monday evening by J. H. Tenney, deputy state commissioner of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Alde Frank Smith
J. H. Tenney
Prohibition
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Remedy
An aging advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great blood purifier for spring illness. It claims impure blood causes appetitie loss and fatigue, and urges taking the medicine to enrich and revitalize the blood, warning that delay could be dangerous. The ad emphasizes year round use and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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Nick
Neou
Hood
Why is the Young Women’s Christian Association not nal tng
The article explains the Young Women’s Christian Association in Clarkesburg offers aid through spiritual work while facing tuition barriers. It discusses branches, local and national control, costs for housing and meals, and the goal to uplift girls through education and Christian influence. It notes global activity and the association’s democratic, church-rooted mission.
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Clarksburg
Tate
Anawar
Soma Departmenta
Angociation
India
England
Africa
Christan Benwyolsnew
United State
Thorn
Wontan A
National
Templeton
Theaugh
Christian
Seminary Cage Not Settled Yet
Atlantic City May 24 The Presbyterian General Assembly met to consider the Union Seminary dispute and the New York Presbytery. The committee on Bills and Guaranties announced no final conclusion yet as discussions continued late into the night. Opposition to merging boards surfaced with Dr. Robert Watson urging retention of separate bodies as both were functioning well.
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Atlantic City
Bera
New York
Uolon
Letinaiema
Busineri Neanion
Union Seminary
Boards of Education
Robert Watson
Tain
Dourdu Sa
Inquest Into the Braddock Riot Opens in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on May 24 a coroner and jury began the Braddock riot inquest. Thirty four prisoners faced Coroner J. O Jamison and a panel of professionals. Front-row attendees included Fred H. Merrick John H Hall and Mrs Anna K Bell alleged leaders. Mrs Bell was allowed to visit a three year old, as testimony began. Doctors were summoned to assess injuries and bullet calibers.
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Pittsburg
Jamison
Braddock
Fred H. Merrick
John H.hall
Anna K. Bell
Sunk ships in the Mediterranean reported by agency
London May 4. An agency report says three ships were sunk in the Mediterranean the Greek steamer Adamantion Ko Fal a of 8047 tons and two others the Italian vessel Pabbricotti and the British steamship Rhenass of 285 tons. Seven crewmen were killed on the Rhenass.
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Jae Amvoainvan
Euuea Londgy
Lord’s. Ehippine
Threa Abipa
Mediterranean
Vepsél Pabbricotti
Britta
Wadsworth Dismisses Warrant In Intoxicants Case In Lumberport
Magistrate J W Wadsworth in Lumberport dismissed a warrant against Harry An Hin for illicit intoxicants after ruling the prosecuting witness failed to provide sufficient evidence. In Washington May 21 President Wilton nominated Jaren Houlthen of Pittsburgh as district merchandise appraiser and T Davin of Altoona as internal revenue solicitor.
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J. W. Wadsworth
Lumberport
J. Y. Carter
Harry An- Hin
Wadsworth
Waserington
Wilton
Jaren ‘Houlthen
Pittabarg
T. Davin
Lano Pa
Dux Sollestor
Internal Revenue
thevMinth Pennsylvania
Parkersburg Man Chosen President At Optometrists Meet
The ninth annual convention of the West Virginia State Association of Optometrists closed in Waldo Hall with Parkersburg's George Mead elected president. Other officers include John D. Mel Corkle of Hinton as first vice president, Fred W. Burnet of Shioneton as second vice president, O. A. Kerns of Moundatville as third vice president, and A. A. Baxley of Marpuatown as secretary-treasurer. An extensive council will guide the group, with next convention to be held in Parkersburg or Fairmont. The gathering featured lectures by Prof. Obassan Hoard of Ohio State University on glammed and dynamite sklametry, plus representation from several optical supply firms.
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Occars
West Virginia
Marpuatown
J. L. Board
Obassan Hoard
Ohio Bate University
Arfen
R. J. Simo
Julius King Op- Hea) Company
New York City
Coal Companies Must Protect Workmen
Supreme Court reverses circuit ruling in McDowell county case Simpson vs Carter Coal Company. Court finds a coal firm allowing employees to ride unsafe boats to and from mines liable for harm. Decisions broadly reverse lower courts across multiple cases including Warley, Hartman, and Ferguson, with remands and new indictments considered.
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Crarleston
Circuit Court of
McDowell County
Remandin’toy
Simpson
Th Carter Car
Supreme Court of Appearages
A.coal
Permlia
Parsons
Angina
Hieir
Kanawha
Tom Warley
Mysra’ Brothers
Hartman Brothers
Mason ‘County
Ferguson Cabinat Dos
and Coke Company
McDownil County
Charles
Yost Daw Victim Seeks Trial for Whisky Charge
Hugh Morrow, jailed in the county jail, awaits trial on a hearing charge of having a pint of whiskey in Als ponnevion. The court convened but Mourlay evening failed to proceed, under Deputy State Commissioner Tennay of Prohibition.
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Hugh Morrow
JMM
Tennay
Prohibition
Administrator Qualities for Estate of J D Hitt
Appraisers J G Jackson S P Bishop and Walter Nealy named in bankruptcy matter. Northern District of Virginia court to hear public discharge petition for Homer Hitt, administrator of J D Hitt estate, with bond of 300 dollars. Hearing scheduled in Clarkaburg with notice to creditors and claimants.
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Homer Hitt Tun
Tha
J. D. Hitt
Jamon
Nieite
J. G. Jackson
8. P. Bishop
Walter Nealy
Fractured Bankruptcy Filing Mentioned in Northern District Case
A garbled OCR style record references a bankruptcy matter in the Northern District of Westville or Vivellale, naming Marcellus and Marcelle in a probate or bankruptcy proceeding. The text mentions a court order, filing dates, and parties but remains unclear on precise actions or outcomes.
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Uniteoortatra
Astmrica
Northarn
West Vivelale
Walted Stata
Marcellus Steriving
Parta
Agia Arto
Isa
Notice to Stockholders at Hartieon County Bruttle Meeting
Notice to stockholders of Hartieon County Bruttle requesting their presence at the annual meeting of directors to discuss business and other matters. The session is scheduled for June 10 at 9:00 AM in the county courtroom, West Virginia. Dated the 13th day of Clay, 1076. Wel. INUPTER Oaktiry
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Stockheldars
Hartieon
Wigai
West Virginia
Fragmented OCR note on Tife Mutual and ferry scene appea
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Tife Mutual and a ferry scene with viewers reacting to a welcome. The text is unclear and mixes names and phrases, making specifics hard to reconstruct.
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Ita
Mittal
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Simmons
Simmons Mfg
Wwe
Cs. Hoindnes
Telegram
Bell 400
Y. Semper
Ind Macanhoes
Yatta
Io Childran
oPeeenal Church
Sarved
McCormick
Page
Liston’s
West End
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Home
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Colonial Heights
Seventh St
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iGfenn B. Waters
Prunty Bldg
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Stroig
Martins Ferry
Auto Livery Co
Chicago
Craw
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Fetor Doghinnier
cDespard
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Méwara
Ida Pour Fon
Sasanling Eng
Frank
Parkersburg
West Virginia Association of Optometrists
Thican
McDowal
Houseman Agnitat Homa Tnauranen
Parkion
Onongalinteraction Company
Harriston County
Boylon
Teeail Candodare
Pleasanta
Harsigon County
Appont
Enae
Kknuwha
Hocking Coal & Coka Company
Sunday Cr
W. Beant
Giny
Ronan, Watts
Fairmont
Supreme Court
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Virginia
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Bankry
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Neilce Tharoens
Dafors
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Hauiuron
Clarke BD
Oy MB
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Gail
Saat
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Fowler
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