Gaines Refuses Scherr S Ticket and Remains Loyal
Telegram from Charleston dated 1908 reports that Congressman Gaines will not join Scherr on an independent slate. He pledges loyalty to the Grand Old Party, plans to stay with the Republican ticket, and opposes any break that would aid party enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines
Scherr
Josph Gainer
Auitnde Et Nepublican
Nepubican
Pendur
Charleaton
Heyl
Clarksburg
Titieas
Nation
Jaywity
Galnen
Virgil
Aly Cumpalsa
Tnila
Bnice
Pioin
Taken By Death Hisiown of more than a year's den
Obituary notices the death of Christ Bachman age 69 of Ne homy op the Mary Gort Farm on the Hill White Street. Survived by wife and children Fred Bachman Charley John Bachman Linear Carter Jame Wright J. T Bowers Minn Howe Bachman. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am at the late home with Rev J A Bird and Rev Mr Methenry. Burial in Macneal cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Bachman
Mary Man
Mary Gort
Anith
White Street
Monthy
Mr Bachman
Fred Bachman
If Grafton
Charley
John Bachman
Linear Carter
Jame Wright
J. T Bowers
Ante City
Minn Howe Bachman
Neming
J. A. Bird
Gom M
Democrats Win in Arkansas Governor Race
Donaghy, Democrat nominee for governor, leads a Democratic ticket to a likely large victory in Little Rock. Early returns show a historic statewide turnout and a strong margin over opposition forces. Prohibitionists and Teapot Party elements appear split as results come in.
Seat Sale Promoted in Small Town Notice
Mrs BV Store and her daughter Katherine along with Neilly Peite toured Los Angeles and returned to campaign in Rondansville Wa for the Pride family. Virginia Pride will be the principal at Woodiewa Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlyeve Katherine
Neilly Peite
Los Angeles
Fainmont
Alain
Staneis & Bark&Feolaneo Thoy
Rondansville
Pride
Wooihiwen Seminary
Virginia Pride
Woodiewa Seminary
Man of the Hour Seat Sale At Pine Grove Theater
Manager Reuben Rovinson announces seats for The Man of the Hour will be sold Friday night at the Grand Opera House. Patrons are urged to secure tickets early as the listing shows no remaining seating after Thursday night.
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Reuben Rovinson
Scalten
Grand Opera
Haan
Wil Eranted
Walaon Firenme
Ture
Thureday Mney
Jn Couhey
Anand
Drea Rees
Pine Grove
Two Speeches On Taft's Program In Ohio
In Sincinwat Ohio on September 15 two speeches informed delegations and conferences with Senator Crane of Massachusetts and Representative Burton of Cleveland. The day marked the eighty sixth anniversary of Taft's birth. An address was given to a thousand delegates in Greenfield Indiana. An evening talk to ministers of the Athens Methodist Church was announced as a non political address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sincinwat
Senator Crane
Massachsetts
Representation Burton
Cleveland
Keath
William Hf
Taft
Addrewa
Greenfield
Ind
Teluton
Veteran slain near Pulk creek in Weston
Theody of Wiig dk. 165, was found slain in the willow by Pulk creek with head and body injuries. Nearby were some robbing tools and evidence of a struggle. McNemar reported a connection, leading to discovery of the body. Jacob Ponnegar was detained for inquiry as authorities await the coroner’s inquest.
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Weston
Theody
Wiig
Pulk Ereek
Brutten
Garhex
McNemar
Kik
Mie Pockery
Beun
St Wax Ghuln
Jacob Ponnegar
Taken to Weston for Lunacy Commitment
Reavey Martin of Mendowhenck was declared a lunatic by Magistrate George H. Gordon after firing a shotgun at Walter Ivan a grand juror. Dr. R. Pack examined him at the hearing and he was committed to Weston asylum for the insane. He was taken to Weston Tuesday afternoon by his father and another man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reavey Martin
Obia Martin
Mendowhenck
Walter Ivan
George H. Gordon
Weston Asyllum
R. Pack
Reavey
Werton
Tie
Wuther Martin
Registrar Sits for Clark District Voter Meeting
George Wy Bhineworth, registrar for Clark district, schedules elections on September 16 and 17. The venue shifts from Wilde at Cariile to Union Pavilion Smith's in Weick Ton, with turnout planned for the fourth district at Erielet pler eV. The West Park Glue Company supports the event amid preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wy Bhineworth
Clark District
Cariile
Konom
Ty Thuewllay
Union
Smith's
Weick
Erielet
Court records reveal guilty verdicts and dismissals in multiple cases
Jurors convict John Oren of grand larceny for clothing theft from John W. Swanson. Cecil Creighton, Alva Mahana and others face indictments. several cases are dismissed or continued. Tem portary injunctions discussed. multiple defendants released or pending next term in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrcuit
Torthy
Clarksburg Zine Company
Davite
John Oren
John W. Swanson
O'Brien
Cecil Creighton
M. A. Taymian
Entorpelae
Ad Battle
Alva Mahana
Walter Sedwick
C. van Aheralaed
Benjamin F. Shute Jewarth
Hiram J. Burnalde
Willam WH. Taylor
F&c Traction Company
George T. Bekow
Road franchise and road work actions in Clay County
The county appointed road viewers and summoned several landowners over road construction in Clay, Sardis and Tenmile districts. Tod K. Doman qualified as a public official, Arion Q. Rogers and others faced court summons, while a resident waived damages for a road through his farm. Carl Mornor gained water line rights along a highway in Point Comfort. The Hatton Gas case led to revoking a franchise for Coburns Fork road due to nonacceptance of terms.
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Thesday
Tod K. Doman
Arion Q. Rogers
Anpaar
Hwatead
Carl Mornor
Point Comfort
Goodwin
Jarvis
Perine
Hatton Gas Company
Une
Coburn
Civil Service Examination Notice in St Petersburg
Civil service examination for the position of clerk and carrier will be held at the post office in St. Petersburg on November 18, 1908. Applications and information on exam qualifications duties salaries vacations and promotions available from the secretary Board of Civil Service Examinations Post Office City. There have been 61 deaths and 286 cases of diphtheria state September 13.
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Thin Oy
Ttc
Board of Civil Service Examinats
Poatothe City
ST. Petersburg
Maine Republicans Triumph in State and Congressional Races
Final returns from Maine show Republicans winning all state and congressional contests. Kennard leads Gardner for governor by a narrow margin as votes rise across cities and towns, while Republicans gain six cities and solidify a Republican legislature in both houses.
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Portland
Maine
Kennard
Oyor
Gardner
Partien
Congress
Stole Corn in Field and Woman 15 Fined
Katrina Wasoski broke down in Magisrate Gor Mod court after being convicted of stealing corn and apples from a field owned by Constable James M. Cring at Grawsell. Her fine was fixed at one dollar and after paying the amount she left, saying she would not steal again. Cring had warned of watch for helpers in the cornfield. He found Wasoski in the field with an apron full of corn and apples and arrested her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrina Wasoski
George H. Gor- Mod
James M. Cring
Grawselll
Siancable
Aloum
Katrina
Claims He Owns Fairmont Land Dispute Emerges
Mr and Mrs George Charlenworth and daughter Miss Mattie from near Pittsburg visit Fairmont to investigate old claims on real estate linked to Fairmont property. They allege William Ellis and Samuel Hills owned land once held by Mrs Charlenworths family. provenance and documentation are unclear as heirs and brothers dispute rightful ownership.
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George Churlenworth
S Mattie
Pittsburg
Yorkshire
England
Leeds
Fairmont
Charlesworth
William “Ellis
Pairmont
Charles Worth
Louisa Ellis
Samuel Ells
Charleawouth
Samuel Ella
Willam Fills
Samue Hills Weing
Tegaris
Samui
William Iem
Tost
William
Marion County
Samuel Fills
Dagkt
Wiliam and
Samuel
Valeute Real
Auditors to be Removed Amid Rail Line Cost Debate
Report outlines plan to replace auditors on the Baltimore and Ohio Fairroad within three months. Officials cite high annual costs and unfamiliarity with operations as reasons, noting recent notices to dismiss several auditors. The move follows claims of revenue deficits and questions about fare collection practices.
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Baltimore & Ohio Fairroad
Ween Senaty Toons
At 1
Alla
Hemi Dally
Wayne
Muld
Wheeling Board of Trade Trade Excursion Plans
The Wheeling Board of Trade announces a fall trade excursion set for September 29 to October 4 with a special swing to Clarksburg October 1. About 75 Wheeling merchants bankers and manufacturers will join the trip to meet Clarksburg business people and showcase Wheeling’s trade and problems.
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Wheeling Board of Trade
Clarksburg
Wyenlne
Clarke
Wheeling
Clarksburk
Wheeling Board
Trudy
Clarkburg
Clarkeburg
Proposal to Abolish State Highway Inspector Position
A bulletin announces the plan to discontinue the State Highway Inspector Howard E. Williams. The proposal would create a division of public roads under the Department of Agriculture and amend statutes to regulate a state engineer reporting to the secretary of agriculture.
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Howard E. Willams
West Virginia
Feu Bhorder
Ehntrs
Department of Agriculture
Board of Agriculture
Explosion at Windsor railroad depot kills agent
A car loaded with dynamite exploded at the Missouri railroad depot in Windsor. Frederick Yale, agent of the railroad company, was killed, and nineteen others were seriously injured. The blast demolished the car and depot platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Bere
Frederick Yale
Rullioa Company
Bryan denies government ownership claim in heated reply
In a train interview from Baltimore to Philadelphia William J Bryan refuted Tafts charge of wanting government ownership of railways and accused Taft of misquoting his record. He also criticized Tafts estimated rail costs, saying Taft inflated the figure.
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New York
Prilagiouphta
Baltimore
Philadelphia
William J.bryan
William H. Tafor
Taft
Mrs Eligaveth Duncan Rites Held After Death
Mrs Eligaveth Duncan 73 wife of Alva W Duncan died at home on Katy lck Puenday at 9 with a long illness. Survived by sons J Waller Duncan Carl Duncan and a daughter Belle Duncan. Nannie died earlier. She was born in Jasper County and moved from Doddridge to Harrison county with family later settling in Greenlawn cemetery Adams County burial planned.
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Eligaveth Duncan
Alva W. Duncan
Katy
Felwek
Iiloea
Duncan
Jasper
Threctly
Warner
Afterion County
Doddridge County
Harrinog County
Piscopal
Greenlown Cemetery
Adamsion
Aunting Season Opens for Rabbits and Squirrels
The hunting season opened today for rabbits and squirrels with local hunters expecting good sport. Rabbits are plentiful this fall, but few hunts will occur soon. squirrels are prevalent around Clarksburg, with limited opportunities as hunters begin drives.
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Clarksburg
Aryan Sleeps Well After Restful Night
Aryan leaves Baltimore for Philadelphia after a refreshed night.
Campaign 10 Open Te announces GOP rally in Charterton
Republican campaign plans a state open meeting in Charterton on September 22 with Senator Boran of Maho and other speakers. Wkly Benatar Neverlage of Iidiana will attend as a speaker. Kanawha county committee and local Republicans organize the day long event for a large Republican gathering.
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Hoeda
Charterton
Boran
Maho
Adit Wkely Benatar Neverlage
Iidiana
Wii
Kanawha County Committee
Mothers Meeting Led by State Superintendent Tarnes
Mrs J Walter Tarnes state superintendent of Mathers clubs will conduct a mother meeting at the home of Mrs A Smith on Meehan street Tuesday at 2 o clock Ad WiC T U members are urged to attend and bring their thots al! mins tullet eye
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J. Walter Tarnes
Mathers’ Cluba
Mes A. Smith
Meehan
T. U
Hadits of Rank Xaness Washington DC Exam Confusion
A garbled note from Washington DC references a bank examiner Cunningham and widespread examiner disruption. The fragment hints at a charge and widespread examination interruptions with revived permits and unclear characters.
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Hadits
Xanes Wasrington
D.C
Cunningham
Water supply request to Baltimore and Ohio railroad query
A citizen and taxpayer asks the city council to consider supplying water to melt locomotives via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The letter seeks guidance on the feasibility and timing for such a water allotment, referencing local water commissions and city conditions.
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Teleecam
Baltimore & Ablo
Macenmen Band Arrives for Major Boorwish Family Visit
The Macenmen band arrives tonight to visit Maj. A C Boorwish and relatives. Mrs Belle Moore Gladding of Navierte directs the group. Family members note this marks her first visit to Chrisb Mecor as arrangements continue for the reunion and musical event.
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Belle Moore Gladding
Navierte
Murray Chiron
Gregory
Maj
A.C. Boorwish
Ana
Sys
Linyd Monreal
Pri. Gregory
Chrisb Mecor
Eiven
Emen Grening
Tucker County Form: Swisher County Faction Split Reported
County Republican executive meeting notes reveal support for the regular ticket led by C. W. Brishoe and Taft Sherman electors, with endorsement of Roosevelt, Elkins, Beott, and Governor Dunbar. The Lincoln Republican party is cited as a splinter group and bolters are said to have little backing in the county.
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Parkone
Rxport
Tucker County
Scherr
Tin
Thie
Daviy
Republican Party
West Virginia
Lincoln Republican Party
Yeon
Democratic Party
Ani
Ton. C. W. Brishoe
Taft
Sherman
Thi
Theodore Roosevelt
Suspected Gladys Davidson Held After Neighborhood Concerns
Suspected Gladys Davidson a keeper of houses of ill repute and a victim of the drug habit is prisoner in the county jail. She was placed behind bars Monday afternoon by Constable Ford on information from Mrs I Scott who lives on First Street near the house where Gladys had been staying. Neighbors fear her strange actions. She will have a hearing before Magistrate Dr Gordon on Wednesday.
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Gladys Davidson
Jas
Co. L. Ford
I. Scott
Firet Street
Gladys
Gordon
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Ark
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Little
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Duff
Lewis County
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Walter
Ram
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Chler
Fairmont Land
Marion
Bryan
Baltimore & Ohio
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J. Mryan
Charleston
Senator Borah
Soungil
Tucker County Forma
Swisher
A. A. Dorbey
Gladys Davisson
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