Missing 19 year old Cecil Williams puzzles Clarksburg area
Cecil Williams aged 19, son of Tsane Williams of Volga, is missing after being seen Tuesday morning near Wilvonbirg. Reports tie his absence to two horses found with harnesses linked to a circus, discovered after a Telegram ad. Williams, tall and slender with light hair, was last known en route from Parkersburg with horses. Police have no clues. family searches continue.
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Cecil Williams
Tsane Williams
Volga
Broad Oaks
Harncas
E. D. White
Clarksburg
Hy Young Williams
Parkersburg
W. A. Barrett
Century
White's
Mari Wie
Shim
Ti Wis
Williams
Teachers Complete Examinations in Charleston for Grading
Hours of Friday evening to Monday prepare the teachers as the state grading board will review the exams. Certificates to teachers will be mailed within two or three weeks after grading, with branches listed and questions covering grammar, history, physiology, and substitution questions.
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Charleston
Mutual Person in Trouble Report From Associated Press
An Associated Press dispatch reports a mutual person issue in trouble as of May 25. The brief notice notes a problem involving mutual agencies and a deteriorating situation without detailed specifics.
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Associated Press
Young Lady Undergoes Tumor Operation at Keesler Hospital
Report states that a young woman named Mie Nan Hardman of Vapdain underwent surgery at Keesler Hospital to remove a large tumor. She is recovering and receiving care, with details about the procedure and aftercare described in brief.
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Mie Nan
Hardman
Vapdain
Keesler
Iypital
Cheely
Time UM May Be Abolished In Clarkeburg District Conference
The thirty-ninth session of the Clarkeburg district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met at Davis May 17 20. About fifty ministers and delegates attended. Rev. H M Smith completed his fourth year as presiding elder, with talk of extending the term to six years or abolishing it. Mrs Walter M Gives became a life member of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society as funds were raised quickly. The district includes several counties and parts of Greene. Many new church buildings and parsonages have been funded, with total district benevolence and salaries rising. Mrs J M Smith was elected secretary of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society. The annual conference will be at Huntington in September.
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Clarkaburg District
Episcopal
Davis
Walter M. Given
Tov
Lantz
Ray
Walter M. Gives
Womans Foreign Milionary Society
Clarkeburg
Marion
Monongalia
Barbour, Harrison, Tucker,Paylor
H. M. Smith
Rome
Afnoh
Smith
Hay
Raiker
Preddiers
Obieries
Philippi
Amos
Boothaville
Belington
Thomas
Tmuttonsville
Mill Creek
Circh
Clarksburg
Umder
J. M. Smith
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Fohnson
Fred Robinson Exudes Wisdom in Disorderly Conduct Case
The report describes Teddy Robinson arrested by Officers Jeyer and Lewis for drunken disorderly behavior just before noon. Police found three boxes of cocaine on his person, with remaining liquor mixed in. He argued about fate and fitness of things as he was taken away, facing disorderly conduct charges.
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Teddy Robinson
Jeyer
Lewis
Rumored Changes in Russian Parliament Reported
AP dispatch from St Petersbourg May 2 cites chatter in lobbies about Prime Minister Gonykin resigning and being replaced, with reports also naming a Moss official. The incomplete message mentions resignations and political shifts, but specifics remain unclear.
House Fails to Concur With Senate in Rates Bill
Washington May 25 The House decided this morning to disagree with amendments made by the Senate on the rates bill and voted to send the matter to a conference. The bill was ordered to conference by a vote of 14 to 105 with 14 present and not voting.
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House
Jim
Senate
Summer schedule to go into effect on Bal Lin & Ohio rail lines
The summer timetable for the Bal Lin & Ohio takes effect Sunday at 1:00 a.m. with changes across main line Nos. 14 and 15 running Sundays as Nos. 79 and 19 at later times. Nos. 2 and 3 east unchanged. No. 12 east moves to 4:35 p.m. from 5:30 p.m. Grafton accommodations remain largely the same, and Sunday west services show slight shifts including a 6:20 departure and a 9:05 p.m. eastbound stop on Wednesday. Clarkburg divisions see minor adjustments and a Sunday excursion from Grafton to Parkersburg begins with the schedule change.
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Sunmer
Bal- Lin & Ohio
Tn Parkerbirg
Clarksburg
Grafton
Parkersburg
Second Team from Clarksburg Prepares Weston Trip
Clarksburg second baseball team departs for Weston Monday to play the Weston team. The squad, an all stars mix of local young men, vows no weak link and aims to prove strong in Weston. A Buckhannon rematch is set for May 30, promising a hard battle. Fans expect an exciting game as the two teams meet on the channel.
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Clarksburg
Weston
Ioeu
Joral
Weston Whey
Buckhannon
Rebate Charge Against R. B. Officials
A dispatch reports South McPherman in the district court faced charges of alleged impropriety by Burlington railroad freight manager Woolner. The case involves alleged manipulation of freight rates from multiple points.
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R. B
Associated Pres
Nsas City
South McPherman
Andtai States District Court
Jrlay
Denmarrer
A. Orne
Woolner
Fenmager
Burlington Railroad
Miconr
Revere
Found is Watch After Long Search
Ashcraft watch found after long search with a warrant issued by Squire Harry Gordon. Ash claimed he found it in the road while a young man not yet of age faced questions about possession and return of the watch. The report notes the timing around Tuesday at one o clock and details an arrest following the inquiry.
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Williame
Ash
Squire
Harry Gordon
Fiesny
Ashcraft
Tatler
Procured buggy by false pretense incident
A young man visited Williams livery on Pike Street claiming to be sent by Carl Shifly to hire a horse and buggy. He used the rig for a time and entertained friends with beer, then was arrested by Con Rodgers and B and O officers. He faces a magistrate hearing. his home is reportedly in Parkersburg.
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Williams
Tarry Gordon
Parkersburg
Herd
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company Pay Day Highlighted
The Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company will have another of their big pay days every other week. The large payments and frequency are noted as a significant factor in local commerce with Wharton and Clarkenburg mentioned alongside. Stores expect sizable receipts from the payout.
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Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Wharton
Clarkenburg
Sproyess Wiha
Logal Knights Attend Derendera Degree Work
Huntington and Wheeling hosts for the Knights of Columbus May 30 event. State Deputy Dr J J O Kane oversees Wheeling degree work with Tk Hart directing Huntington activities. Several members plan to travel by train from the city to Wheeling and Huntington for the ceremonies.
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Knights of Columbus
Alend
Derendera
Huntington
Wheeling
J. J. O'Kane
Tk. Hart
Mrs Davis Improves Seeking Assent in Prose
A report notes Mrs Davis showing notable improvement and seeking approval in formal prose. The item highlights assent sought from an authority, with emphasis on progress and procedural steps.
Eleven Graduates Acquit Themselves Well at Commencement
The Clarkston public school exercises drew a large audience as eleven graduates performed with composure. Frederick Wagner gave a strong oration, Genevieve Sterley and Pear Showalter delivered engaging essays, and valedictory remarks praised the faculty and board. The program featured songs, readings, and a polished stage arrangement, with remarks by Dr. Marg and Superintendent Burdette praising the graduates and the city’s schools.
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Clarkstiarg
Epura Hniskey
Agua
The
Prdastiog
Een iv
Ick Water
Goneyiewe Stealey
Peart Showalter Marr Kidd Alter- Goodea
Sage
Stealey
Bestie Leonhart
Malidl
Num
Percy C. Showalter
Elster
St. Earig
Mloreg
Warrexen
S School
Herbi
Frederick Wagner
Genevieve Sterley
America
Jamestown
Mise Pear Showalter
Mary
Rn Rey
Sean le
Fiat
Dination
Facuty
Graduatiog
Cohen
B. P. Marg
C. Re Opdon
Gefil Aevdal
Mabwl Miehaum
Burdette
Lawrince Tayndh
Wrehingtom
Bee
Tn Frejdrick Wagners
Og Eehea Sng
Chine
Tane BK Arbuthnot
Af Goll Methosiat
Shareh
Pnroninedsee
Eae
Presbyterians Petition Against Reed Smoot
The Presbyterian general assembly adopted a memorial presented by Commissioner Samuel Wisham urging the U S Senate to rename Reed Smoot. The brief action was reported from Des Moines Iowa and Richmond Virginia with brief notices of assembly activity and formal proceedings.
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Associated
Des Moines
Samuel Wisham
Wiah
Senate
Ryd
Siikers Quiet Prone at Pinel Barn in Smithfield
A fragment from Smithfield C published in May describes a morning event at Pinel Barn with farm workers or residents present. The incomplete text mentions quiet, a possible risk or incident, and local timing but lacks full details or names.
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Smithfield
King Receives Princes, tec. Jday
A fragmented OCR item notes a royal audience or ceremonial event with references to princes and a named day or date. The readable text is sparse but implies a formal reception or courtly proceeding involving royalty and attendants in an archived notice.
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