Commission works on state school laws in Waldo hotel
A West Virginia commission appointed by Governor Dawson held sessions in the Waldo hotel Charleston during a long two day meeting. State Superintendent Thomas Miller presided and returned from Weston to close the sessions. The group disposed of many topics and prepared material for the final report to the Governor. The commission adjourned to meet in Charleston on December 5 for the final meeting and report writing.
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Dawson
Waldo Hotel
Thomas ©. Miller
Charleston
J. R. Trotter
Guekbannga
C. E. Carrigan
Moundaville
Harvey W. Harmer
Clarksburg
Miller
Mr Gill Opens Jewelry Store in Lowndes Ward
Mr Gill opens a new jewelry store on Third Street near the post office in Hardwick, presenting a fully stocked shop with a refined interior. He brings extensive experience from John H Krohnie and Tus, promising attentive service and a complete stock of jewelry at the city’s newest store.
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Lowndes Warld
Immon
Uyrhe
Ascat
John H. Krohnie
Evers
Gill
Caruso Guilty In Court Hearing Amid Admission News
In New York on November 23 court seats overflowed for the Caruso hearing. Deputy Ma thot reported the witness Mrs. Graham had left jurisdiction. Magistrate Baker reserved decision. Caruso was found guilty and fined ten dollars. Nearby, a Saturday high school football game and a textile wage increase report also appear.
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New York
Patiet Court
Caruso
Frank Phillips Denounces News Over Personal Allegations
Frank Phillips states he and his wife deny the Telegram report and accuse the News editor of meddling in their affair. He asserts no payment was made to publish the statement and mentions a lack of receipt of a message about his wife’s illness. Dated November 22, 1909, and witnessed by George H. Moore, Notary Public.
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Parkersburg
Frank Phillips
George H. Moore
Notary Public
Ith
Phillipe
Wertra UN Jom Telegraph Company
Philligs
Daily News of Today
Efvle Phillips
Telegraph threshed over libel case in 1906 Parkersburg dispute
Public notice retells a 1906 libel confrontation in Parkersburg involving Mrs. Phillips and Mr. McIntire. It centers on a telegram sent to announce Mrs. Phillips ill, alleged payments to the Western Union Telegraph Company, denials of publishing wrong statements by the Clarksburg Telegram and Daily News, affidavits, and sworn statements by Henry McIntire and Mrs. Phillips.
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Jesse Phillips
Parkersburg
Tim
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Ted
Mrs. Phillips
Henel McIntires
George H. Moore
Nesbitt Named New Judge by Governor Dawson
Prank Nesbitt, a younger member of the Ohio county bar, succeeds the late Thayer Melvin as circuit judge of the First Judicial District covering Wayne, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall counties. Governor Dawson made the appointment late Thursday afternoon. Nesbitt is expected to handle the duties of the court with the support of a strong legal background.
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SW. Nesbitt
Ohio County Bar
Thayer Melvin
Wanceck
Brooke
Ohio
Maratsil
Dawson
Nesbitt
War of
Tute
Lee Lectures At Weston Opera House On Cromwell’s Role
Dubmey C. Tes of the Clarkshore bar gave a lecture at the Weston opera house Thursday evening to a large audience on What is Cromwell's Real Place In History. The actress was powerful and eloquent and Mr. Smith held the rapt attention of the listeners throughout.
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Dubmey C. Tes
Clarkshore
Weston Opera
Cromwell
Mr. Smith
Cornwell Dies in Cumberland Village Veteran Remembered
Ashburn and Cumberland residents mourn the death of 70 year old Ashburn native Cornwell, a former Bridgeport resident and long time Cumberland neighbor. A Civil War veteran of the Sixth West Virginia regiment, he lived most recently with his son Councilman William A. Cornwell and was well known in the county.
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Ashburn
B. Cornwill
Bridgeport
Cornwell
South Cumberland
William A. Cornwell
Cumberland
West Virginia
JW Brown Dies at Home in Hepzibah
J W Brown died at his Hepzibah home after a lingering illness. He was 45, married with several children. Funeral from the home Saturday at 1 PM. Burial will be at Hepzibah.
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JW. Brown
Hepzibah
J. W. Brown
Mepzibah
Mr. Brown
Tare
Breriél
Miners Pay Day With Clarksburg Fuel Firms
Saturday brings pay day for miners with the Clarksburg Fuel Company the Fatmont Coal Company and other coal and fuel firms as they distribute average earnings to workers.
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Clarksburg Fuel Company
Fatsmont Coal Company
Sermon at Baptist Church Invite for Ten Children
At Sinamay Baptist Church Rev B McDanil will preach a special sermon to the boys and gifts. The object will be Wonderful and cordially invited to attend.
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Baptist
Sinamay
B. McDanil
Funeral for Mrs Ellen Fisher in Center Branch
The body of Mrs Ellen Fisher of Center Branch, who died in Weston Wednesday from a paralytic stroke, arrived in the city Friday morning. The funeral was held Friday morning at the Center Branch church with interment in the church cemetery. Mrs Fisher was 72 years old.
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Ellen Fisher
Weston
Center Branch
Centar Branch Church
Church
Fisher
Paper Telegram Convicted Liar in Clarksburg Feud
fragmented OCR note argues over truth between News and Telegram. It accuses one side of lying to readers and calls for accountability in Clarksburg. The piece stresses the public’s right to clear, accurate reporting amid a heated dispute.
Small boy fools team in Fairmont football game
The Clarksburg colored football team traveled to Fairmont Thursday afternoon and returned at midnight with a 5 to 0 loss, after being lured there by a practical joke. The crowd, mostly Fairmont’s colored residents, enjoyed the event, while Fairmont’s paper warns of possible trouble for the prankster who invited them.
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Fairmont High
EL O
Odustealon
Clarksburg
Hopers
Fairmont
Fairmont West
Clarkabure
Noooms Ane
Selviom
Ebi City
Fairmoant
Odd Fellows Lodge Plans New Home At Elk City
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows met in Charles Town to decide on a dome project and approve plans by architect James P Chaplin. Committees including P G Masters and Mrs Sada Rittencutter were formed to oversee the erection of a home at a cost not to exceed 200000 dollars, with city citizens invited to participate. Reports from committees and officer nominations were presented for the upcoming term.
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Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Sopsiom
Charles Town
Kay Paredhi
Clarkshare
James P. Chaplin
Néve Martinsville
P. G.masters
O. S. Meritiney
John Arock
Jota Beckley
J. Morris Chimyaan
Sada Rittencutter
Dayton Stands Pat On The G O D Business
Charleston November 23. Great interest has been shown in Judge Dayton's handling of the G D liquor cases following a decision by Judge Goff. In his room at the custom house, attorneys for Crigier and Crigier of Covington asked that indictments charging Nottingham with selling be set aside, but Dayton offered consent only if they promise not to litigate the matter further in the state. The defendants were to pay penalties under the internal revenue department and prosecution costs.
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Charleston
Dayton
Goff
Siip CO. Dy Packaxon
Nina Tade
Fovenue
Mayor Schmitz Faces Charges Amid Indictment
San Francisco mayor Hu gene Schulte arrives on the Patrica to deny charges of alleged action. He says he will return to San Francisco for a fair and thorough investigation. Pay roll clerks meeting in Fairmont region to be taught by Mine Brandes this week, noting regional company payroll duties and lessons.
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Assoclted Press
New York
Gene Schulte
San Francisco
Tor
Patricia
Hal
Clarks
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Puet
Fatr
Boy dragged by pony in Maryland leaves family shocked
A ten year old boy, son of a prominent local Republican politician, was dragged by a pony in Comb Maryland. He sustained a fractured limb and other injuries. His father, a New York resident, stated the boy cannot fully recover.
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Elkins
Combmrland
Moy
Howard
NL G. Elm
W. van
New York
Death Sentence Imposed in Local Murder Case
A local court imposed a death sentence for the murder of a prominent community figure. The defendant, identified as Hammond, faced formal conviction for the February crime committed in Gibecn. Prosecutors highlighted premeditation and the brutal nature of the act, with the jury delivering the verdict amid public attention.
Five Injured In Rural Shooting Near Gawthaof
John E. Gawthrop and seven young farmers were involved in a shooting accident near Gawthaof. One man sustained eye injuries and a bullet grazing another’s chest, with medical staff attending promptly. The incident remains under investigation as local officials assess the sequence and responsibility.
TROLLEY CONNECTS TWO CITIES IN REMOTE LINE
A street railway project links Cirkaturg and Fattinont via a line from Parlmont to Clarketown. Cars run between the two cities, with delays and possible rerouting to Gypsy or Shadsy. Officials cite ballast, poles, and construction details, noting four miles of track to Wallust and ongoing pole digs.
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Cirkaturg
Fattinont
Croltey” Lime
Clarketuteen
Clarkebure TE
Superent Hood
Nton
Petday
Ttwa
Axecon
Wallust
Lowe Lakes
Demsiny Tale Stirs Cincinnati Grand Jury Action
A Cincinnati grand jury convened today in a case alleging no bribery attempt by or against Demat amid a fragmented political episode. Sources outline four speech parts presented during a controversial event, though charges remain unclear and outcomes pending.
Tragic incident referenced in fragmented report
A partial OCR fragment describes a fatal harm event involving a husband and Selig in Chicago with unclear entities and garbled names. The obscure notes mention a president, shipping, a strike, and immediate billing, but the details are unreadable. The record preserves the core mention of a tragedy amid damaged text.
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Lewslown
Waldo Hotel Berlee
MR. Gill
Lowndes
Fudge
Vines
Fextile
Haaov Oh
Arrike
Western Union
Bile Phillips
Phillips
Philum
Wey
Phiey
Alyce
McIntyre
Mamper
McIntire Rase
Dheusriee
Phillipy
Mike
Daily News
Thomas C- Miller
Tate Fudge Melvin
Lee
Edge
Thor
Small Boy
Mayor Schmitz
Port of New York
Auys
Mine Brandes
Rem Hammond
Gawthaof
John —E. Gawthrop
Gawthrop
Paledito Hale
CIES
Dempsey
Grand Jury
Husband and Selig
Chicago
HL Nore PF
Delgiey
Axerion Shipping
Coss Pas
Lin Wit Wito
Lorem Tod Suleite
Bating Houke
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