Making Porcelain Exerting Craft Through Ages and Inventors
A fragmented account traces the porcelain mastery from Serres and Dresden to Elers and Astbury. It notes sixteen years to perfect the powder, a firelit episode in which furniture burned, and the shift to control the glaze. Astbury later seized Elers secrets and built his own plant duplicating the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serres
Dresden
Becasil Paltesy
A. Jones
Pallney
Elers
Butslein
Samuel Astbury Revolveni
The Stare Were Once Human Exes and Other Tales
A collage of curiosities and folklore—from a jester tale about a doctor’s fame in Ferrara to the star eyed chiefs and a Georgia corn tale. The piece weaves marvels of eye stars, sea legends, and a prospectors remark, ending with a note on Preventicn candy and a Sweet Melody Flor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humain
Shingte
Tereby
Crom
Notice of Judicial Sale in Harrison County West Virginia
A judicial sale is ordered by the Circuit Court of Harrison County WV to settle a decree dated October 18 1906 in the case against Albert Miles and others. On Saturday December 8 1906 at the courthouse front door, Clarksburg WV, the two story frame dwelling and Lot No 1K in the Hou nd Boughner Addition at 367 West Mechanic Street are offered to the highest bidder. Terms require one third cash with balance in six and twelve months with recorded interest notes and vendor’s lien as security. Special Commissioner Wilt Morris and Clerk T Homer W Williams oversee the sale with counsel Haymond Maxwell present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Harrison County
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Harison County
Clark District
West Mechanic Street
Albert Miles
Daniel Toughner
Wilt E. Morris
T. Homer W. Williams
Circcuit Court
Harricon County
Notice to creditors of Martha Jackson deceased
All persons indebted to Martha Jackson deceased must pay immediately to James Boyle administrator at his office in Clarksburg Harrison County West Virginia. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within 30 days from the date of this notice dated November 13 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jackson
Clarksburg
Harrison County
West Virginia
James Boyle
Admr
Martha Jack
Publication Order in Harrison County Court
State of West Virginia Harrison County court proceedings dated first Monday in November 1906. The Williton Earle Company sues Kidwell Brothers Company in assumpsit and attachment to recover 224.02 for brokerages on goods and merchandise sold. The defendant, a non resident, must appear to protect its interests as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Harrison County
Williton-Earle Company, Corporation
Plaintiff
Assumpsit
Kidwell Brothers Company
Anil
Notice to all creditors on Charity Nicholls estate
Creditors and others indebted to Charity Nicholls deceased must settle the estate at Clarkeburg Harris County West Virginia within 30 days. All claims should be presented for payment. Admr John A Fleming notes the date as 1906. Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment advertised for piles with claim of quick cure.
Beet Treatment for Indigestion and Stomach Ailments
A fragmented ad describes a beet based remedy claimed to ease indigestion sour stomach and stomach upset. The copy mentions a product aiding digestion and relieving heart palpitations and stomach discomfort with a focus on restoring stomach function.
Suit in West Virginia Court Over Promissory Notes
In the Circuit Court of T Har Benjamin F Shuttleworth Plain versus Jonathen D Springer, an assumpsit suit seeks to recover 86021.87 plus interest on four notes. Three notes of 417.00 each dated Oct 3, 1903 by Hiram D Sommerville and one note of 4512.23 dated Apr 2, 1904 by Hilary J Thirnside, all payable to the defendant and later endorsed to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
Harrison County
Benjamin F. Shuttleworth
Assumpsit
Jonathen D. Springer
Hiram D. Sommerville
Hilary J. Thirnside
Balloon ascent pioneers inspire daring flight record
A fragmented historical account describes early balloon experiments near Paris. It notes rapid uplift, then a dramatic descent, and mentions Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d Aristives pursuing higher flights. It references a 40 foot diameter hot air balloon and ballast use, with casualties in Boulogne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilatre de Gesier
Marquis d'Aristives
Boulogne
Inner Power and Self reliance Amidst Muddled Reflections
A fragmented piece surveys self worth and independence, urging reliance on inner strength rather than external approval. It references habits of confidence, distrust of superficial beliefs, and contrasts with tobacco and aphorisms about authenticity, memory of classical lore, and assorted quotes from period publications.
Room and Office Listings in Fairmont and Clarksburg
A fragmented listing shows numerous offices and rooms across Fairmont Clarksburg and nearby towns. Names include physicians lawyers architects and mining firms with room numbers 201 202 210 211 216 428 423 432 321 424 and 532 plus firms such as Metropolitan Life O Gara Co and W H Taylor.
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THE
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta, Ga
Riend
Drew
Reymann Brewing CO
Wheeling, W. Va
Hill Brothers
New York
Leggett Building
Sunf Street
Hane Phone
Ly Atendany
Detroit
Talegram’s Wants
Busview College
Meyer
Tolmule
Johnnie
Erfurt
Bordeaus
Genelie
Ferrara
North Georgia
Abe
Benin
Amin
American Spectator
Lonnon Mall
Sweet Melody
Flotr
Aoe Bana Ecole
College Feehlesneee
Bey
College Days
West
Agaist
Twil
H. W. Williams
Haymond Maxwell
Coasneel
W. Williams
Pinintiff
Nicholle
Clarke Borg
Harrisem
West Vimit
Scholls
Band
Ohn A. Fleming
Nicholls
Sweet Melody Tlour
Demme
Jepen
Hk Success
Jura
Harpers Weekly
Cupid
Harpocrites
Venus
Greeen
Pisbie
Boston
Philadephia Press
Sateen Berar
Mic Freauy
Ors
Meilwr
Tommy
New Orleans Times
Rae
Paul Co
Harry Dow
Elliot
Fairmont
Brainace
Holmboe & Jaffarty
Soo
Room
Third Corp
Metropolitan Life
Searance CA
O'Gara Cosi Mining Co
H. M. Patterson
Wm B. Pollux
Brett Pay
Pittsburg
Ust
W. H. Taylor
D. B
Wilcone Phyetoten
Foums
Tardoe
Virginia
Bacrmore [Dee] Retailroad
Detty
Sunaa
West Palade
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