Robbery and arson hit Adams Express office in Charles Town
A gunfight and burglary at the Adams Express Company station in Charles Town W V leaves an agent bound gagged and wounded after three men loot the office and burn the building. About six thousand dollars are stolen. A separate coroner verdict blames three train crew members for a Woodville B&O wreck with multiple deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates Press
Charles Town
W. V
Adams Express Company
Pice
Fell Road
Hay‘acar
Gred
Yadpariso
Tad
Baltimore
Ohio
Woodville
Frank Gallauer
Samuel J. Moste
Daniel Woodward
Caruso Fines Unpaid as Court Delays Decision
In New York on November 24, Caruso did not pay the ten thousand dollar fine. The court delayed the matter to Monday as one attorney sought a protest payment. Paroled to his counsel, Caruso’s team said 45 appeals will be filed, with arguments expected next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Caruso
Wolverton Pays Taxes and Sees Savings for Farmers
Famer's taxes paid by Wolverton of Glen Falls on a 103 acre farm show tax totals in 1904 361 09 and 1906 50 58, a saving of 30 51, fueling support for the Republican ticket as farmers and property owners approve the tax reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Wolverton
Glen Falls
Hoe
One Killed as Freight Crashes Into Street Car
Detroit on November 24 reports Mrs Hiasrette Harger of Pontiac killed when an electrical freight car ran into the rear of a suburban electric car near Birmingham. Sixteen others were injured but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Detroit
Mich
Hiasrette Harger
Pontiac
Birmingham
A. B. Mall
Frank Shuttleworth
Wilsonburg
Chase Leads to Death of Woman as Fire Ravages Home
In Wandusky Ohio neighbors found Mrs Henry Hartman dead in bed and another woman, Mane Hartman, dying from burns after a fire at their residence. Witnesses include Hugh Thompson and Thomas E Harper visiting Wheeling and Salem figures mentioned. Local residents described manhunts and inquiries continuing as details remain unclear.
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Wandusky, O
Henry Hartman
Wehter
Mane
Martmap
Hugh Thompson
West Sufmzalt
Thomias E. Harper and Son
Wheeling
A. 3
Spour
Lumterport
Salem
Eft
Haywaker
Open Session of Mt. Clare Lodge Addressed by Rainbow
Mt. Clare Lodge No. 386 of the Order of the Golden Seal held an open session in the Odd Fellows' hall with packed attendance. Supreme Organizer Upton Rainbow spoke on the order’s principles, followed by a Station Master Story recital and a debate on whether love for a woman outweighs love of money. Three candidates were initiated after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clare
Order of the Golden Seaf
Odd Fellows
Henry C. Alexander
Upton T. Rainbow
Guy Matheny
George B. Fox
Alfred Tichnor
Col. Fox
Mr. Tichenor
Home Talent Play Shines At Broaddus Institute
The Lexicontan Literary Society of Broaddus Institute stages a home talent play titled No Cure No Pay. Cast includes Ming Grace Lightburn Miss Fannie Highsa Miss Eva DeGarmo Mime Ruth Lightburn Miss May Bryan and Miss Pearl Corbin. Piano solos by Miss Bando Griffith delight a large appreciative audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexicontan Literary Society of
Broaddan Institute
Nannie HR. Lowe
Ming Grace Lightburn
Fannie Highsa
Eva DeGarmo
Ruth Lightburn
May Bryan
Pearl Corbin
Wan
Bando Griffith
Debate on liquor to be held by Wilconburg Camp No 379
Next Tuesday night Wilconburg Camp No 379 Order of the Golden Seal will hold a meeting in the Odd Fellows hall. A debate will be given on the resolution that year has caused more suffering and death than war. Affirmative Upton T. Rainbow, negative R. TL. Strother. The public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilconburg Camp No
Order of the Golden Seal
Odd Fellows Hall
Wilconburg
Upton T. Rainbow
R. TL. Strother
Chattels Sold After Public Auction at Courthouse
Fragmentary notice reports personal effects and chattels of an association sold at public auction in front of the courthouse on a Saturday. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a sale event with public display for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youre Man's Christina Association
Satupiay Attarncon
Burns Fatal Fire Claims Alta Vista Child
Gleh McWhorter six year old son of Mr and Mrs Houston Mc Whorter of Alta Vista died early today from burns suffered when his clothing caught fire from a grate. The mother, burned while rescuing him, is not seriously hurt. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the home with burial in Elk View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleh McWhorter
Houston McWhorter
Alta Vista
Me— Whorter
Ian
Elk View
McWhorters
Mre. McWhorter
Paintilly
West Virginia Humane Society Re-Elects Officers
The West Virginia Humane Society held its annual board meeting in Charleston at William Burdette Mathews residence. State Board includes Mrs. Guy R. C. Allen president Emmett L. Coleman treasurer R. H. Brown secretary and State agent and Mrs. William Burdette Mathenis member. Officers were re-elected and plans set for a semi annual report to the Governor and possible legislature funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
West Virginia Humane Society
William Burdette Mathews
Charleston
Guy R. C. Allen
Wheeling
Emmett L., Coleman
Parkersburg
R. H. Brown
Morgantown
William Burdette Mathenis
Offeers
Wns
Merchants Prep for Christmas Season
Retailers gear up for the holidays by trimming expenses to avoid financial strain when bills come due. They plan careful budgeting as displays promise many useful and attractive items during the festive period.
Local Patient George Ritter Discharged From Kessler Hospital
George Ritter of Maraleville was discharged from Kessler hospital after a two to three week stay ending Saturday. He had been a patient there and was reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ritter
Maraleville
Kessler Hospital
Saturdsyaa
Meeting of Clarksburg Lodge No 482 Officers
The offers of Clarksburg Lodge No 482 B P O are set for tomorrow afternoon at 3 10 o clock in the lodge room on Third Street for the preparation of a ritual to be held in the opera house on Sunday December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
B. P.O. Bika
Tigma
Third Street
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows elects officers in Charles Town
In Charles Town on November 24 the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia elected officers for the year. Officers include A. W. Woolridge as grand master and Frank H. Rhodes as grand warden, with J. C. Limberger as grand conductor and Andrew J. Seamon as grand treasurer. The session ended after installation. travel expenses were high and Capt. J. C. Holmes organized entertainment for delegates.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Charley Town
Charles Town
Grand Lodge
Vermginla
A. W. Woolridke
Fairmout
Andrew J. Seamon
Moundsville
F. Bell
Grantville
J. C. Limberger
Wheeling
J. C. Holmes
Dillon Talks on Possible Resignation in Interview
Charleston November 24 In an interview Tax Commissioner Dillon said he would probably resign by the first of the year He noted his law practice is interfered with while performing duties and he could not state positively that he would resign by the end of December He added he would have made up his mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Dillon
Health Board closes Morgantown schools in diphtheria scare
The Mononpalin county board met in the prosecuting attorney's office and ordered the Morgantown district schools closed for two weeks until December 5 to prevent diphtheria exposure. The move follows numerous cases and covers Fourth Ward, Central, and Marilla schools as a precaution during the incubation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mononpalin County Tenifit Board
Parly Prayer Meeting Plans Thanksgiving Morning Service
The Baptist church Christian Endeavorers schedule a 7 to 7:40 prayer meeting on Thanksgiving morning led by Prof. Hulley with a quartet singing. Young people of Lebeelty and suburbs invited to attend. topic Praise and Humility Psalm 75:4-10. Offering tokens go to Wheeler Boggess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Hulley
M-Quartette
Lebeelty
Topis
Wheeler Boggess
Evangelist Chosen for Local Church Meeting
The Rev. W M. Long returned from Wheeling where he attended a meeting of the state board of the Christian church. The board arranged to plan a revival in the Kanewts valley with Rev. George B. Criths to lead the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W M. Long
Wheeling
State Board
Christian Church
Kanewts
George B. Criths
Mock ballroom theft nets Kentucky congressman in trouble
Congressman J. Gemsett of Kentucky’s Ninth District was involved in a social whirl when a acquaintance named J. Kirkman asked for a $20 loan. He then drew a $2,000 check and fled with the funds, leading to Kirkman’s arrest in Cincinnati and extradition to Huntington for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
J . Gemsett
Kentucky
J. C. Kirkman
Ime
Lng
Bim
Bonnett
Wee Ho
Kiekmae
Callettabure
Bennett Ias
Kiekman
Cincii
Mrs John Curley Dies In Fairmont After Illness
Mrs John Curley, aged about 81, died Friday afternoon at her Fairmont home after a year of declining health. Her husband and eleven children survive including Mrs Nicholas Whyte of Clarkshoro and Mrs George Walters and Mrs Joseph Hanley of Fairmont. Formerly Katherine Daugherty, she and her husband lived in Clarkshoro before ten years in Fairmont. Funeral is Monday at 3 AM from the Catholic church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery, Fairmont.
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John Curley
George Walters
Joseph Hanley
Fairmont
Cecelia
Anna
Julia
Margaret
Florence
Carley
John
Joseph
Pat Curley
Curley
Katherine Daugherty
Clarkshoro
Holy Cross
Fairmont and Clarksburg High Teams Tangle on Local Grounds
High schools Fairmont and Clarksburg fielded teams in a local football game at press time. About fifty Fairmont supporters, including many young ladies, cheered as Fleming Holden umpired. Lineups list many players for both sides with several substitutes named.
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Fairmont High School
Clarksburg High School
Fairmont
Pairmont
Fleming Holden
Clarksburs
Dick Delson
Hell
Huffman
Owens
Lynch
G. Osborn
Wells
P. Kyle
Morrison
Osborn
Shinn
S. Kyle
Hardman
Pritchard
F. Amos
Springs
Clay Amos
Flaming
Hays
Rheht
Crowl
Moria
Tetle
Malone
Bell
Babe Ball
Hetnteelmap
Train Hurls Man Into the River Mystery
The Shinnston News details a mysterious disappearance after a freight train struck a man near Riverdale. Bod Ells, engine driver, reported no sightings on the track and a crowd at the depot searched the area. Weather and river tide hindered proof, with locals concluding he was swept away.
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Shinnston
Thare
Riverdale
Althou
Skinnston
Bod Ells
Tim
Ram
Haya
Ralan
Gans-Nelson Fight Pictures Spark Nolan Arrest
Cincinnati report says Billy Nolan, manager of Nelson, was arrested on embezzlement charges after pictures from the Gans Nelson fight raised questions about seven thousand dollars he withheld from the California treasury. The arrest follows a contention over proceeds and proper division of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Gans-Nelson
Billy Nolan
Nelson
Nolan
California
President Returning Home Fast From Mission
Navy released a telegraph revealing the Suttle ship Louisiana has resumed movement, located about 630 miles north of Ban Judean at 6 30 this morning. The speed appeared near sixteen kilometers per hour as the vessel nears the President’s destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Suttle
Louisina
Ban Judean
Ehip
Howe
Opening Sale Attracts Crowds To Jewelry Store
Crowds gathered for the opening of a jewelry store associated with FR. E.G. in a local area. The event drew attention to new displays and featured promotional items as shoppers explored the room and storefront.
Pay Day at Mines Reveals Large Coal Payouts
Workers at Clarkeburg area mines including Clarkshurs Feel Company Wallmoor and related firms received substantial pay for last month. The sum reached several hundred thousand dollars, with thousands of miners and operatives affected. Local mills and factories also paid wages, and the region anticipates a busy winter as industries resume production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enaig
Oceano Corus
Clarkshurs
Wallmoor Coal Company
Maderle
Pairmont & Pittsburg Peel Company
Coal Piast
Clarke Burs
Garrizon
Savéral
Lac
Presnt
Initiation Night at Camp 1 A. A. Squire Gordon Initiated
A substatistic meeting occurred in the Eagles hall Friday where Squire Gordon was initiated. By camp vote the weekly meeting moved from Friday to Monday with Willam E. Gordon of Berkeley County set to attend to assist in ideas for several candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bade
Eagles Hall
Squirea
Gordon
Willam E. Gordon
Berkeley County
Bet
Railroad changes set for impending timetable shift
Railroad workers prepare for timetable changes starting tomorrow affecting train speeds and station times. Engineers and staff have studied new cards to ensure smoother operation and minimize delays as some car schedules will be adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen Dows
Unclear fragmentary historical notice
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple individuals and places with uncertain context. No coherent event or action is discernible from the readable portions. Further source material needed for a precise headline and summary.
CodreE MERTTHOS To Be Hel im Behool
Unclear OCR fragment mentions CodreE MERTTHOS and Helf, likely noting a person and a schooling context. No clear dates, places, or organizations identifiable.
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