Annual Fair at Old Grounds Opens Amid Big Plans
A long article notes Crasselli Chemical Company and Carbon Factories expanding plants and infrastructure. Albert Barnes fatally shoots William Green Saturday in self defense after Green approached with a weapon. Green had a U.S. Army deserter history and prior jail time. A circus parade controversy cites Barnum Bailey opting to skip the parade due to size and logistics, sparking public interest and business impact. The coroner’s inquest and jury exonerate Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Grounds
Crasselli Chemical Company
Albert Barnes
William Green
Colossal — Enterprises
Mammoth
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Clarksburg
Priday
Seph
Atest
Barnum & Bailey
Burnin & Bailey Circus
O*neil Mines
Green
O'Neil
Barorr
Barnes
U. +S Army
Anghist
Clifford
Big day crowds at fair with expanded attractions
The fairgrounds host a record turnout with about three thousand persons on the grounds for the big day. Rides, electric theatre, galleries, and a wide array of exhibitors fill floral hall and surrounding pavilions, while the grounds and buildings receive cautions and fresh paint. Cattle and Hereford displays draw notable interest from attendees including W. Watson of Youngstown and others. The program includes cake walks, a trend toward entertainment choices, and a postponement of the Elks meeting due to a death in Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tio Werri-Gerounds
Ao Nimber
Geriam Tefler
Gal Whire
Tim
Floral Hall
Partons-Souders Company
Smyrna
Wilton Rret Hickey
D. M. Ogder Company
Godfrey Carpet Company
Thompson Maric Company
Riley & Stew Pall
Palace Furniture & Undertaking Company
Eheravith Pianpe
A. Watson
Youngstown
Ohio
Tebert Watson
Hill
Hiram Burnside
Wolf Suromit
Hee Sxfinn
Durhame
Bumegardner
Craigmoor
Juha de Pickens
Agena
Fyrold
Hall
Auburn
Bond
Crock
Alranville
Lewis Coun
Whenstead Pans
Sheen
Progetto
Farrow
Exhibition Show Promises Free Wire Walk by Pringe Youturkey
An announced free show will be given daily at the exhibition grounds by Pringe Youturkey, performing on an elevated wire cable. The note mentions a splendid display and times of 21 and o'clock, highlighting a thrilling performance centerpiece amid broader fair activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.ee Angie
Pringe Youturkey
Grand Night Show Attracts Crowd With Wrestling Bout
A wrestling match between Hon Butler of Wheeling and Jack Dailey of Pittsburgh headlines a Grand Night program at New Grand. Butler offers 25 to any man who can throw him in 15 minutes. Charley Johnson of New Castle, Pennsylvania accepts. Vaudeville features Lee and Welch, Alef, Rees LeRoy, and James Welch as stage manager, with a popular illustrated song and a film reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grand
Tom
Hon Butler
Wheeling
Jack Dailey
Pittsburg
Butler
Charley Johnson
New Castle
Johnson
the Grand
Lewis & Warr
James A
Cecelia Welch
Alef
Rees LeRoy
Mike Cohen
James Welch
Delightful Celebration Of Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Butcher hosted a social at their Broad Oaks home to mark their thirteenth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. John Fenton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy and others. A variety of refreshments were served as guests extended best wishes for many more years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Butcher
Broad Oaks
Thomas Reynolds
John Fenton
Thomas Kennedy
Triplet
Roley
B.A. Rider
Corbin Bradford
Harry Fuller
Bonnett
W. Bradford
Butcher
Five defendants appear before Mayor Harmer
Police Court report shows five individuals brought before Mayor Harmer this morning. They faced fines totaling twenty-two dollars and, remarkably, all paid promptly. Observers expect a larger attendance at tomorrow's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer
Harrison
Golf Club Hosts Pleasant Afternoon at Park Event
Members of the Golf club and guests enjoyed a Saturday at the lakeside park with Miss Koblegard serving as gracious hostess. The event featured tea and an inviting social atmosphere for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
Lnkevinion Park
Koblegard
Simpson District Holds Convention
The Simpson district held its Sunday school convention at Bridgeport First Baptist Church on Monday. The program opened with a devotional at 10:30, followed by addresses and songs by Rev Cy akin and others, reports from committees, and the election of officers with Dorsey Graves Sanford Rocketed president and Blanely Tawson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Bridgeport
Pealmy
ML Dy Teter
de Lela
Cy Akin
Linweoh
Sqr Bliss Buena Lanz
Ch O
Woofferd—Dyer
Jessie and
Bartlett
Dorsey Ju Graves San
Blanely Tawson
Secrely
Ramsburg Dead in Frederick Home
Robert Ramsburg of Frederick Minnesota died at his home Sunday night. He was the son-in-law of Mrs. M. M. Sommers of this city. Camden Sommers left for Frederick after the accident. Ramsburg was well known in this area and recently visited his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mr. Ramsburg
Frederick, Mn
Welock
M. M. Sommers
Camden Sommers
Macangé
Frederick
Ramsburg
Hureomid
Married at parsonage in Enterprise on Monday
Mr. Frnest Hi Borns of Marietta Ohio and Miss Mirin Saunders of Enterprise were married at the Baptist parsonage at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. R.B. McDanel. A few relatives attended. the couple will reside in Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Frnest Hi. Borns
Marietta
Olio
Mirin Saunders
Nf Enterprise
Baptist Parsonage
R.B. McDanel
Death of Core on Shinnston farm linked to note
Core, son of Henry Core, known on the Wie Hoos farm near Shinnston, reportedly took his own life. The National Guardsman, about 25, left a note for his father saying he was tired of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Core
Henry Core
Gans Wins Bloody Fight In Goldfield Nevada
Joe Gans defeated Battling Nelson in forty two brutal rounds to claim the light weight championship in Goldfield Nevada. Nelson accused Gans of fouling while Gans said Nelson tired and quit. Gans fought with a hand injured from the thirty third round and delivered a grueling performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Nev
Nelson
Joe Gans
Gans
Noleon
Nilson
Deputy Marshal's Tiger Fight Ends With Jail Term
United States Deputy Marshal E. D. Happ recounted a Sunday arrest at Enterprise for Martin Glabor. Glabor allegedly fought like a tiger and was dragged from his residence. he was jailed Monday on charges tied to violating internal revenue laws as a grand jury loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
E. D. Happ
Enterprise Sunday
Martin Glabor
Fed-Eri Grand Jury
Miibor
Harper to Wed Local Yards Night Master
Harper, night yard master at the local yards, will marry Miss Enid Haflar of Tyrconnell, California, on Wednesday. Harper, son of T. B. Harper, former general yardmaster, has risen from unemployment to his present position. The ceremony will be at the Women of Jewel’s parents, after which the couple plans a Caribbean honeymoon in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. R. Harper
Mise Enid Haflar
Tyrconnell
W. Ca
Marper
T. BH. Harper
Harper
Je Lride
Mire
Harpier
Atlantic City
Death at Lumberport for G B McCarty typhoid fever
Lumberport resident G B McCarty died Monday from typhoid fever. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Baptist church with interment in the IOOF cemetery. An obituary note mentions his son C P McGarty. Also a small notice seeks two young couples for housekeeping duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G._B. McCarty
Lumberport
C. P. Mc Garty
Baptiat Church
Tom Fringis 930 On Ball and Ambition in Baseball
A fragmented reminiscence centers on Tom Fringis a gifted yet restless baseball figure. He dreams of managing a major league team contending with Pittsburgh seeks peace and happiness and plans a town team tour with players like Joe Mulheran Bill Mulheran Frank McDonald and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boother
Tom
Ceater
Pittsburg
Teaguore
Joe Mulheran
Bill Mulheran
Willip Corke
Mie Donald
Himsctf
Barnsville
Clarksburg
Sackett
Welch
Carpet Free to Some One at the Fair Notice
Fragmentary notice offers a carpet for twenty five dollars and requests readers to attend the fair to register. The garbled text mentions a Carpet Co and a warning not to unite for the carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hene
Frey
Community notices and church events outline a busy week
The telegram notes spiritual services at the pastorate with praise and donations. Bishop Hendrix attended, offering sermons and a special dedication at the Metropolitan church with Bybob ene and a fine musical program. Union Park hosts two weeks of public dances by Wells Orchestra, inviting citizens to attend with planned orderly arrangements and full dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Hense Wala
Hendrix
T. S2wade
Union Park
Wells
Halle
Oressestra
Bybop
Drix
Kniags City
Sormone Moraine
Carrie Ott
Gravette Choir Company and Washington Carbon Company in meeting
In a country meeting two key shipper units, Gravette Choir Company and Washington Carbon Company, were discussed. The new plan adds three factories, costing about $100,000, creating around 200 additional jobs and accelerating industrial growth and population in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipincelli
Ceres
Geni
Washington Carbon Company
Hewrix
Enlirefog
Cengeelli
Brenne
Prominent Lewisville Figure Passes Away
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a notable Lewisville resident, referencing community leadership and local affiliations. The text mentions names and organizations but is heavily garbled, leaving uncertain dates and specifics.
Unclear OCR Note From Early Police Court Hearing
Fragmentary OCR text describes a police court session with references to fines and costs. Mentions of names and places are garbled, but hints at trial proceedings and a monetary penalty. The readable portions suggest a routine court hearing with minor financial judgments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gircus
Edward Tuoetill
Weston
the Elks
Jorge
Care
Ils
Tom Fringis
Gor SolHwrt
Sailllvin i
Morlby
Aid
Ariel Ole Will Boghley
Turstill Berd
Prierill
Elke
Eniet
Lewis Olla
Morday’s
Police Court
Ettelitinor
Joel Elem Slealere
Feeley
Erty Board
Wdpeotion Helt
Neoling Satneder
Marius
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!