Big Railroad Suit Up for Trial in West Virginia
Ringwood Coal Company sues West Virginia Northern Railroad and others in U S circuit court alleging interstate commerce violations and unlawful preference for competing coal firms. Case claims shared car allocation favored Iron Coal Company and Atlantic Coal & Coke. seeks 29 1/3 percent of cars and damages for losses from January to February. Trial scheduled after continuance to June 18 with lengthy testimony and judge-only disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Northern Railroad
Ringwood Coal Company
Howestville
Preston County
West Virginia Northern Railroad Company
J. J. Weaver
Irina Coal Company
These Coal & Coke Company
United States Sericait Court
Gork
J. H. Weaver
Kingwood Coal Company
Howesville
West Virssinia
Weaver
Railroad
Dill
Thes
Bax
A. M. Tane
Ito
Child's Illness Follows Hospital Operation in Baltimore
Reports from Grow and Guthrie in Baltimore state Morris, the young son, was brought here in improved condition after a recent bladder operation. Doctors note the chances of recovery have improved compared with yesterday. The boy remains under care in the hospital where the procedure was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grow
Gutherie
Baltimore
Morris
Eller
PULLED TRIGGER OF OLD BLUNDERBUSS AT JACKSON HOUSE
Officers Sharke lf ord and Harry Brooks investigated a pistol report at the Jackson house opposite the ball park. They detained Lee Dodd who admitted drinking heavily and fired an old blunderbuss from a rear window. He was jailed then fined for intoxication and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Jackson
Oficers Sharkelford
Harry Brooks
Lee Dodd
Win
Dodd
St Joseph Defeated Weston In Tough Weston Town Game
The Weston team defeated St Joseph Academy 10 to 0 in a Weston park game. Clarksburg lineup included Frank McDonald at first, Wall Mel t Geld at second, Guy Zinn at third, Ch Jacox catcher, Morgen Day pitcher. Players praised the visiting Clarksburg squad for their effort despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Weston
Victors
Aflegioon
Westonites
Clarksburg
Tranway
Frank Mcdonald
Rk Hoss
Lases
Melt Geld
FA. Gill
Guy Zinn
Hesse
Ch Jacox
Art Morgen Day
Tine Tues
Inspection of West Virginia National Guard Company Completed
Captain Thomas J. Lewis and Col. Charles M. Simms completed an inspection at the armory on West Pite Street. Thirty six of fifty five members were present. officers praised the unit as the best organized and drilled in Wind State. The officers left with plans to inspect the company memorially and noted upcoming equipment distributions by the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copany K
Thomas J. Lewis
Second Cavalry
United States Army
Charles M. Simms
Second
West Virginia Regiment
Thomas Patton
West Pite Street
Lewis
Fedend
National Guard
Lis
Fenes R. Smith
Furgiment
Wet Tamberport Land and Development Company Organization
The Wet Tamberport Land and Development company held a meeting at Lamberport Monday. Officers elected include AM Holingen as president, John A Fleming as vice president, FR D Buyers as secretary, E L Byers as attorney, KT Honor as dreamer. The board of directors was named. 132 lots will be sold on June 1. Abraham W Bundett of Prantytown was admitted to practice in the United States court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamberport
Abraham W. Bundett
Prantytown
Dodge Nathan Goll
Creatt Eart
United States
Engagement of Miss Adler in Baltimore social function
Philip Adler from Baltimore hosts a grand engagement party for his daughter Mrs. Sadie Adler and Mrs. Clonax Adler a notable Bea ford Pa figure. The event drew over 30 guests and signaled a forthcoming wedding within months. Miss Adler 38 is well known and considered charming locally.
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Philip Adler
Baltimore
Bohlun Street
Sadie Adler
Clonax Adler
Beaford
Mise Adler
Luly
Did Not Pay Lodging Arrested at Baseball Park
Dent McAtee, about 90, was arrested Monday afternoon at a baseball park during a game between the lady baseball jen and Clarksburg. Constable Daria served a warrant from Riley's court at the request of Mrs. Esmina J. Jones over a 312 boarding bill. McAtee pleaded guilty, received the minimum sentence of 25 days in jail after a magistrate's beating.
Two Freemansburg Funerals Held in One Hour
Two funerals were held in Freemansburg on Sunday in the same hour. One was for Rev. R. A. Kemper a well known Baptist minister who for forty years was a familiar figure at gatherings of Baptist ministers in the state. The other was for Mrs Laura J Gibson widow of J J Gibson a prominent merchant who served as Freemansburg postmaster for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemansburg
R. A. Kemper
Almiet
Laura J. Gibson
Tate
J.J. Gibson
Freemans Larg
Team Runs Away On Pike Street Collision
A team ran away this afternoon starting in front of Cherisburg Transfer on Pike Street. The wagon turned Secon Street and toppled over, throwing a man about thirty feet. He was muddy but not seriously hurt. The team halted at Sediviek livery stables near the oil station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Cherisburg Transfer Company
Pike Street
Secon Street
Oil Sediviek
Walter E Moore Charged With Assault After Complaint
A warrant issued by J N David upon the complaint of Tarnat Dixie accuses Walter E Moore of assaulting the complainant two weeks ago last Sunday. The case hinges on the asserted act and warrants reporting by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pqttiry
J. N. David
Tarnat Dixie
Walter E. Moore
Commengenent Week at Broaddus Begins Graduation Exercises June 3
Graduating exercises planned at Broaddus College with events starting Wednesday morning June 3 at 10 o clock in the First Baptist Church. Week includes institute chapel recital, Friday night primary entertainment, and Sunday morning address by Dr Emory W Hanth from Dennison University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Broaddus
Fr. Hant
Taeing
Dennison
de. Canon
Botan
Monae
J.B. Ailaus
Bern
Ada Fortney
Bertin Glover
Shiry Harmer
Beet Hannah
George No Tites
Beulah Lyon
Elizabeth Steales
Geace Sprinkle
Dea Red
George White
Willie WoWalters
Mas Nee Vie Hassell
3Yiy
Forney
Mss Lewis
Movement revival affects local stores and public life
A disrupted note from a historical source mentions a revived movement and its uncertain impact on Saturday events, a planned attendance at a celebration, and potential store closings. It hints at political tension, holiday considerations, and the public’s response to business hours.
Bond Election Planned by City Board of Education
The city board of education decided to proceed with a bond election for Clarksburg on June 20. They oppose delays and seek voter support to authorize the issue, contingent on legislative passage and public approval for the plan under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
Faw
Clarksburg
Harvey W. Harmer
Summoned to bedsides of stricken children in Hutchinson
Mrs John Mr Knox and Mr Honey E Reeder were summoned to the home of Mr and Mrs We F Sanily at Hutchinson this morning as Lawrence and Patchy Sandy, aged 12 and 10, lie critically ill from scarlet fever developing into kidney trouble. They were taken by train to the bedside of the sick child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mr. Knox
Honey E Reeder
F. Sanily
Hutchinson
Lawrence
Atchy Sandy
Bedalle
Wick
Boy Drowns Near Elk Creek by Glass Plant
Harrison Nelson, about 16, an orphan working at the Hat-Atlas Glass factory, drowned at Elk Creek near the Citizens' Toe plant. Unclear if he swam or fell in. body recovered by bystanders. He had been in Pennsboro and came to work in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Nelson
Elk Creek
Citiens
Nelson
Hatl-Atlas Glass
Pennsboro
Citizens adjudged bankrupts in local court
Oliver T Hantsford of Mt Chere and Feneph TE Kebrook of this city are named as bankrupts. Referee We Prank Stont set hearings for June 6. The court notes liabilities around 4500 and assets about 1000. The case will be heard in Mt Chere before Referee Stomt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver T Hantsford
Mt Chere
Fadedole J. Jackawu
United States Court
Stont
Feneph TE Kebrook
Sosoph Fy Shirey
Ivan Sune
Refere Stomt
Carried a gun warrant leads to Blackwell arrest
In Mazis trate Saul Lee Buckwell was arrested by Constable IL Le Davis on a warrant alleging unlawful carrying of a revolver. Buckwell was jailed, granted a hearing by a justice and offered either a $23 fine or thirty days in jail.
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Saul
W- Gordon
Lee Buckwell
IL le Davis
Ewuniy
Blackwell
Jane Sore
Fran
Potatoes for the Poor Free Distribution at No 110 North Dept
Mr HM Davis of 110 North Dept Street offers about 200 bunkld of potatoes to any needy person who calls there. The stock is good, and he plans to give it away free rather than sell. Needy locals are invited to call and take as many as they can carry.
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HM. Davis
North Dept Street
Davie
North Depot
Preliminary hearing for a fatal shooting case
The preliminary inquiry in a fatal shooting near Edtor street, Masisirate Riley's, heard arguments against Frank Saulsbury and two co defendants. Charlee Black and Thomas were bound over to the grand jury for felonious shooting with intent to kill and disfigure. Saulsbury was released after giving bond of 1000. The other two defendants remained jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas
Charles Black
Dick Saulsbary
Learig
Tickanl
Hay
Vna Etdor
Masisirate
Riley
Omic
Charsy
Felonioaly
Fragk
Thomas
Charlee Black
Vinenil Em
Charlee Wack Si Pras
Thomas Sere
Granul
Saulsbury
Frank Gaughan
Slot Machines Are Gambling Devices Motions for New Trial
Motion for a new trial on slot machine gambling devices faced a severe penalty, with fines and jail time attached. An appeal is likely, as the court weighs the implications of the ruling and the potential outcome for defendants.
Daring West Milton Dive Party Struck by Thunderstorm
A dozen to fourteen youths drifting near West Milton were swept by early evening thunder showers and drenched after a failed swim in the West Fork River. They returned home around 9 PM, shaken but unhurt. Barber shops citywide will close next Saturday at 5 PM for Dec 5, with Friday hours extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Milton
West Fork
Ube
Delick
Drilling Activity Update In South Penn Oil District
The South Penn Oil Company reports multiple drilling projects across its fields, including No 7 in the Talk indon farm, No 1 and No 2 on Wyvelt farms, and No 32 via Rulineyts. new pumping units, 60-horsepower engines, and completions are noted across several farms such as Gordon, Bens, and Talkington, with ongoing testing in the Folmorn and Wetzel areas. The report highlights suspended drilling actions and ongoing gas developments in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benmaylvania
Averatey
Lina
AD Crayford
Oil Company Teas
B. Higgins Farm Bawlet
Vormper
Gordon Sani
Cormoban & Saxavr Drildesd
Talkington Faerm Uurgusts
Goniomato
Abusive Language Case Involving Local Worker
A report from Adamston describes a complaint against Tom Da sis, an employee at Perry Coal & Coke Company, for abusive language toward a woman on a Sunday evening. A warrant has been issued in connection with the alleged conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipa
Sophia Juliana
Momlay
Corning Squire Dimes N
Tom da
Jury and trials figure in disputed What Next case
A garbled court report outlines jury deliberations and appeals in the What Next case. It notes motions, possible penalties including fines and county jail terms, and references to related prosecutions and orders.
Arrest at the dance recounts a local arrest case
A person from Adlamuationy is arrested at a social gathering after an alleged confrontation with Squire Wiley. The event involved a warrant issued on request of the former, and the suspect faced a magistrate's hearing with a fine of 10 dollars and a sentence arrangement to settle costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BF. Wadavewrth
Clalin
Eoie
Squire Wiley
Mart Minaday
John Gonkels
Olla Semlay
Tiawon
Davis
Arrestiah Gilwit
eTriowlay
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John A. Fleming
Big Lot Sale
Miss Adler
Cecil McAtee
Fremansburg
Gibson
the Baptist College
Grylun
Archie Sandy
Oliver Hansford
Joseph Rebrook
Joseph Shirey
Lee Blackwell
YW. H. Davis
Talkington
Wallace
Credit Talunoes
Bate
Warrant
Menage
Uwe
West End Salam
Uimipisiers
Altiteale
Mason
Grand Jur
Court of Appeala
Statio
Fa de Morrisat
Rosy Stout
Fee Stout
A. J. Watson
Stern & Cox
Curtis
Deis
Charley Pittro
Page Ant J. J. Parrish
Ceftawan Sted
Tina D. Newattt
Domet
Amiy Hartlett
Tina
Fotn Goodwin
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