Republican County Convention at Grafton April 1884
A Taylor County Republican gathering at the Court House in Grafton will, on the 1984 day of April at two P.M., elect delegates to the State and Congressional Conventions, to be held in Martinsburg and Chicago. The notice cites pledges to labor, home industry protection, and free suffrage, with names attached for committee leadership.
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Iasa
Republican
Taylor
Ierry
Court House
Grafton
Taylor Co
A.D
Po. M
Martinsburg
Chicago
T. Hootox
le Marc
Baerholdt
Ingina
Pittsburg
Eace
Standard
Weoveratt
Taylor County
Tilden
Publican
Speanna Ball
John Harden
Levi Re Holman
Jane B. Knotts
Dan
S. Meerchison
Zany Marti Malia
Patrick Meely
Louis H. Raymo
E.R. Shue
Jennie ‘Thompson
Francis
Weient
Ernahy Ani
Orricens
Supreme Coast
Arrrcans
Nostembers
House of Delegates
Cousty Oreicens
I Septemer Orvicens
Flemington
Aistrjet
Riots, Fires, and Losses Reported After Train Stop Incident
A chaotic scene followed a train stop at Hyndman early morning injuring several. A fight erupted after an earlier exchange, with pistols and knives used. Nickvest was shot in the head amid the turmoil. Concurrent fires at properties including The oilwelling house and Squire Bilas gristmill caused extensive damage, with two thousand dollars in losses and most grain and household goods destroyed. Mrs West suffered heavy losses as the impact of the events weighed on the survivor households.
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Hyndman
Simpson
Oilwelliing
Bilas
Sturpson
Tomnty
Lansing
Mir
Jamber Wu
Completences in Christ at Wheeling Baptists
A Taylor County minister in Wheeling presides at the Baptist church meeting titled Completences in Christ. The service, led by Rev. Pals Mar 4, features earnest exhortation about sin, repentance, and striving for spiritual perfection, with a focus on moral renewal and the duties of parishioners. A report mentions local travel notes and transportation bids, including B&O discussions on hauling cement from Morgantown to other towns, and an excursion plan from Philippi to Barbour County with a special train arrangement for the visit.
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Taylor County
Wheeling
Journal of
Wheelins Ankis
Nate
Bel
Eluyierrey
Heuer
Mr. Murley
Dominion
G. Nesbist
BL & C
Fairmont
Morgantown
Flere
Sotee
Pittsburg
Pergdutown
Morgantaven
Philippi
Amr Barbour County
Wehipa
Jessies
Ilinens
Coothoul
Ementinmi
Kelleher
M.E
Bellaire
Unclear council minutes hint at salaries and statue debate
Fragmentary report details officials set salaries for clerk and others, oath-taking, and a long discussion of a valuable statue at Shaw’s Corner. It notes proposed freight depot improvements on Latrobe Street and a petition about sidewalk work on Washington Street, with mixed public reaction.
Railroad Dispute Faces Circuit Court in Morgantown
Local rail companies clash over right of way as lawyers argue in court. West Virginia and Pennsylvania lines contend over tracks along the Monongah Valley with potential to delay building for years. President Lowndes of the West Virginia and Pennsylvania Railroad notes a possible agreement within thirty days if both sides seek a fair settlement.
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Firirmont Tider
Presideat
Lownness
West Fa
Pennsylvamis, Railroad Co
Conrral
Morgan Inardor
Fairmont
Morgantown
Pitts
F. M.aind P
Wec
Lyarwlay
Plo
West
MD Palavik
Fetterman Fancies and neighborhood notices in brief
A fragmented town notice set describes family scenes with Fetterman residents and neighbors. Mentions Mr Rendall's house painting, visits from Cairo residents, Mollie Flolt visiting Mary Best, and a school institute talk by H. Holt about parent and teacher duties. Also notes local medical figure Ernest L Love, a Civil War veteran, and a mayor court roundup with minor street violations. A charity entertainment planned at Belukman’s Hall features Jessie Cothwell with proceeds for the Baptist church.
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Bane
Egrdev
Mr. Rendall
Pennsylvan
Kendall
Ir. Sigler
Cairo
C. E. ‘Batson
Mies Mollie Flolt
Grafton
Mary Best
Mteailes
Kitzmil Iter
Ina Seri
Hanever
Yas
Marteloes
Holts
Taylor County
Fittla
Bree
Grafton Market Corrected Weekly by L M Boyles
Market listing dated April 11 1884 shows Mecca flour bid prices for various grains and products. Items include reef wildes and hookwhrat flour with per pound rates and notes on butter and cheese, though the OCR is garbled.
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L. M. Boyles
Grasetos
Mecca
Ait el Beslan
Gahietet Fetter
Orb Berg
Reef Wildes
Verdict Onaga New Trial Denied Not Justified
A court overruled a motion challenging a verdict in a criminal case. The judge sentenced the defendant to ten years in the penitentiary. The prisoner showed little emotion as the sentence was read and was taken to Mountville for confinement. An appeal has been filed.
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Asila
Chirter
Mountville
Local Notices and Community Notes Mixed With Tragic Accident
A garbled 19th century column notes church attendance, local arrivals, property dealings, and social gossip. It mentions Silas H. Weat, Lake purchasing land, Miss Bint Ponalt, and a dramatic Fairview drama led by Edward Shaw. It also reports a fatal accidental shooting of P. Wike, secretary of the Eurpha Detective Association, and a man dying after a mountain trip with a companion when a handgun discharged into his heart.
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Silas H. Weat
Eling
Ip Simpson
Lake
Ban Heen
William ‘Payne
Gfo Clark
Bint Ponalt
Idier
Fairview
Edward Shaw
Slusié
Flemington Vaud Everthing
Zed Gooilwity
Horst McTowall
John McCartner
Havi
Atvek
Pave Ani Frain
Tyrgomnell
California
Cork Reynolds
Sharps
Cuther
F. Gotdeck
Branery Fleming
Montack Jame Taylor Cquary Co
T He Randish Entergrice
Virginia
Eogabbean
P. Willard
Charleston
P. Wike
Eurpha
Che
Instaniile
Warthen's Greenbrice Restaurant and local shops ad
Warthen's Greenbrice Restaurant offers fresh oysters and meals while Zeck's and other local shops advertise books hardware shoes and school supplies. Sums of stock include hardware farming implements clothing ready made pants and window decor with cash sale emphasis and price guarantees.
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Long. &Son
L-Allen
Bong & Son
Tatten's
Hanshaw’s Corner
Jose Eastar
Zecke
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