Hoodlums Rampage Across Broad Oaks Area
A group of hoodlums raided Broad Oaks near the new fair grounds Thursday night around 11 o clock causing extensive property damage. They tampered with fences at Carl Pickens and Shitkelford, tore down a yard fence for Musier, and damaged A B Skidmore’s property. They stole a wagon wagon gear and two horses at White’s place and possibly entered Jane Lew, with no valuables found. The incident may extend into Barbour county as police investigate and residents assess losses.
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Fair Grounds
Beon
Carl Pickens
Shitkelford
Musier
A.B. Skidmore
White
Wall
Barbour County
Harvey Morris
Jane Lew
Howl
Oana
Our Country United Under Blossoms and Garlands
A compact vocal pose features patriotic imagery with floral garlands and the blue and gray colors intertwined. The lines evoke unity amid national symbols, suggesting a commemorative or celebratory mood without explicit events.
Chautauqua 15 Meeting Advances Plans
Citizens gathered at the courthouse Thursday night to organize a Chautauqua. J Walter Duncan presided while A W Martin served as secretary. Dr F D Holtz of Pittsburg spoke on the project and its aims. A temporary organization was formed and stock secured. The group plans to complete organization soon with further events.
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Court House
J. Walter Duncan
A. W. Martin
Fart D. Holtz
Pittsburg
Timme
Holdhi
Death of M J McDonald in Passiyant hospital Allegheny
James T Drudy announces the death of M J McDonald in Passiyant hospital Allegheny aged about 40 formerly of this area son of late James McDonald. He worked for Ruhl Kootegara Co later with Corbin Mayse Co opening Pennsylvania branch houses. Body to be brought to Pittsburg for burial.
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James T. Drudy
M. J. McDonald
Passiyant Hospital
Allegheny
McDonald
James McDonald
Ruhl, Kootegara & Co
Chicago
Corbin, Mayse & Co
Pennsylvania
Brady
Pittsburg
Decoration Day Observed by Local Grand Army Members
Local Grand Army members observed Decoration Day in a quiet service at the court house in the afternoon and proceeded to Odd Fellows cemetery. Flowers were laid at graves including the Rev. Mr Whitman and the fallen soldier. Isaac M. Kelsey gave an introductory address while Col. Henry Haymond delivered remarks citing Abraham Lincoln and Gettysburg.
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the Republic
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Mr. Whitwahi
Isaac M. Kelsey
Col
Henry Haymotd
Eomarks
Abrabant Lincoln
Tamown Gettys
Moonshiners Exhibit at Grand Opera House Thrills Locals
Thrilling pictures show Moonshiners depicting life in the mountains of Old Kentucky at the Grand Opera House this Saturday both matinee and evening. Officers pursue mountaineers in a tense fight for life amid stark reveries and dramatic moonshine oaths.
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Grand Opera House
Old Kentucky
Abe Smiley
Clarksburg Club Forms To Seek Fifty Members Soon
The Clarksburg Gang Club began organizing here with a goal of at least fifty members within a week. A meeting with Mayor Crile set initial steps, with a first shoot at Union Heights drawing interest. R H Spahr is noted as a leading organizer in the effort.
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Clarksburg Gan Clu
JL. C. Crile
Union Heights
R. H. Spahr
Annual Meeting of Clarksburg Board of Trade Tonight
The Clarksburg Board of Trade holds its annual meeting in the Waldo Hotel assembly hall Friday May 31 at span. The secretary and treasurer will report and five new directors are to be elected. Retiring members include George T Duncan Hartes Smiley N B McCarty C Denham and P M Robinson. They are praised for their efficient service and strong re election is anticipated.
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Clarksburg Board of Trade
Waldo Hotel
Span
George T. Duncan
Hartes
Smiley
N. B. McCarty
8. C. Denham
P.M. Robinson
Board of Trade
Marriage Licenses Granted to Miller and Buell Couple
George W. Miller and Rosa Buell appear among those issued marriage licenses. The notices list other couples including Me, Whiteman, Jankke Karpp and Rosa Buell in the record of licenses.
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George W. Miller
Widen Me
Whiteman
Jankke Karpp
Rosa Buell
United Commercial Travelers to Meet Before Grand Council
The United Commercial Travelers plan a regular meeting Saturday night at the hall. It will be the last gathering before the Grand Council session in Norfolk on June 11. H. F. Harr serves as the local council delegate.
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United Commercial
Grand Council
Norfolk
H. F. Harr
Miss Louisa Jeffers Died of Typhoid Fever at 28
Miss Louisa Bell Jeffers daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Jeffers of West Pike street died Thursday night after a severe illness of typhoid fever She was 28 and survived by her parents and one brother Henry Employed as a stenographer at Armstrong Crisp Day Co funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the late home with burial in the T O O F cemetery
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Louisa Bell Jeffers
Frank Jeffers
West Pike Street
Miss Jeffers
Henry
Jail held for trial in Zion Zuro case at Phoenixville mine
Jol Zuro, mine owner Sam Dyea, was jailed Thursday by Constable Shrader to await a magistrate hearing on allegedly obtaining money from Jim Cirillo. Cirillo says Zuro signed a $5.20 statement at the company office while Cirillo had no business to.
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Jol Zuro
Sam Dyea
Phoenixville
Shrader
Gordon
Jim Cirillo
Fako pre‘Tenges
Cirillo
Zuro
Infant of Snyders Buried in O. P. Cemetery
Infant ehlié of Mr and Mrs Ira Snyder of the Stesley addition died Wednesday night and was buried Friday afternoon at 4 o clock in the O P cemetery.
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Ehlié
Ira Snyder
Stesley
First Broaddus Institute Commencement at Local Baptist Church
The first commencement of the year for Broaddus Institute will take place tonight at the First Baptist Church. The expression class presents a program including Liebesträume and various student performances featuring Ruth Maxwell, Mervil Barth, Ethel Hulley, and others, plus an international flag drill and pantomime.
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Broaddus Institute
First Baptist Church
Raft
Servants Burn to Death in Schiffer House Fire
The bodies of Ruth and Marion Schiffer, Tilly Monathon, and Mary Dilter were found among the ruins of Walter Schiffer's house in Long Branch New Jersey. Schiffer was secretary of the United Olgar Manufacturers Company. The fire occurred May 31.
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Associated Press
Long Branch
N. J
Ruth
Marion Schiffer
Tilly Monathon
Mary Dilter
Walter Schiffer
United Olgar Manufacturers Company
Roosevelt speaks at Michigan Agricultural College celebration
President Roosevelt arrives on campus at Michigan Agricultural College Lansing for the semi centennial celebration. He delivers several short addresses from town car platforms en route and from a campus platform at 2 pm after luncheon with President Snyder. Secretary Wilson offers an forenoon address as crowds gather. The Roosevelt party travels from Fort Wayne to Lansing by train, spending the night privately en route.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Rooeevelt
Michigan Agricultural College
Port Wayne
Snyder
Agricultural College
Wilson
Associated Preas
Rortt Waxne
Ind
Roosevelt
Brand Chancellor to Sit Enterprise Lodge
Grand Chancellor Charles J. Schucky of Wheeling will visit Big Elm Lodge 175 Knights of Pythias at Enterprise on Monday evening June 3. After a lodge session a program at M. B. church will include prayers, songs, toasts, an orphan's home recitation and addresses by E B Tetrick and Wy Elmer Price. Public invited to attend.
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Charles J. Schucky
Wheeling
Big Elm Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Enterprise
M. B
G. L. Harteog
E. B. Tetrick
Evergreen Lodge
Orphan's Home
Wy Elmer
Price
Paralyzing French Strike Threatens Commerce
Paris May 21 Associated Press reports a general strike by sailors and longshoremen in France threatens a complete paralysis of commerce. The National Seamen's Union ordered action after deeming the government pension bill inadequate. About 117000 workers are out. reports indicate widespread tie ups across the country. In other news, the body of Mrs. Mary Wilmoth of Adamston was laid to rest in Philipp Friday after dying from a stroke at age 53.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
National Seamen's Union
Mary Wilmoth
Adamston
Slave Inn
Philipp
Wheat prices lead Chicago grain market and lecture notice
Wheat at 99 3 8 cents corn 2 1 2 cents early in Chicago trading. Dabney Lee to lecture at Smithfield on June 6. Cyrus E Webb visited Friday from Bridgeport for business.
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Dabney Lee
Smithfield
Cyrus E. Webb
Campaign Rage Surrounds Virginia Governor Race
The article notes Mr iChediyy W Swisher as a leading Republican gubernatorial candidate in Virginia. It describes a bustling campaign with strong support, a favorable public mood toward his candidacy, and expectations of a hard contest at the convention as backers urge him to solidify the lead and win the race.
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iChediyy W. Swisher
Bwistier
Hulk
Aera
Therids
Lotte
Fairmont Baseball Schedule Change Sparks Local Attention
Confused OCR notes a schedule shuffle affecting Fairmont baseball including a two game set with West Betis league club Arorien. References mention Cherksburg and upcoming Sunday afternoon contests with uncertain dates as teams seek to gain early league footing.
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West Betis
Ter Gimenatutes
Uneon
Earl
Fairmon’ Tech
Cherksburg
Fairmont
Amd
Inday Reddy
Taree Howe Bays
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Georgie Garrett
Johnny
Watermann
Ruth Maxwell
Mary Brean
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Maxwell
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Witham
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Hest Feller
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Geary
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Money Music
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Chant
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