Local Intelligence and Society Notes Fly Around Town
Gently, Sullivan remarks on court at Ringwood and public life in Maryland. A mix of notices covers summer schooling, telegraph operators, debates on tariff and attire, advertising patrons, and local business ads. Martinsburg convention hints at large Republican turnout. residents plan improvements, social visits, and a surge of local commerce with new shipments and printing upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
Florence Jaco
South Grafton
Simpson
E. Graham
Bridgeport
Ohio
Grafton
West Grafton
Davis
Byers
Martinsburg
Tibbetts
West Geaston
George Crakens
Brecher
Poe
Fetterman
Relief association records show large member coverage
The article recounts the B. and C. Relief Association's four year history. It notes 42 123 policies issued, active membership of 17 355, and 85 percent of Baltimore and Ohio Company employees covered. It highlights $100 929.57 in treasury receipts, $351 714.56 for relief features, and $314 132.62 from member premiums, with $100 000 from the company and land assets. Disbursements total $684 749.66 for sick and other benefits across a wide geographic area. The net balance stands at $73 116.85 after liabilities, and management is praised for economy and medical oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Uniqde
Baltimore& Ohio Company
Baltimore—& Obiempany
Wilmington
Del
Baltimore
Parkersburg
Columbus
Chicago
Sandusky
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Baltimore& Ohio
Bers
May 1884 Bible Reward Contest in Parish Monthly
Reading the May issue of the parish Monthly offers a twenty dollar prize to the person who correctly counts how many times the word Paradise occurs in the Narw Testaseet Scriptures by May 16. If multiple correct answers arrive, the prize is divided. Send 20 cents to the address given to receive the reply time and winner details. Additional rewards are promised in the same notice. A. Daugherty Lipscomb drugstore advertises patent medicines and plasters with a fall stock noted nearby.
County road viewers appointed and bridges planned
A lengthy county court record lists viewers appointed for roads from Emanuel Boreman’s to the N W Pike, a bridge at Three Fork creek, and wards for a Wickwire creek crossing. It notes landowner notices, bids rejected for the Wickwire crossing, and additional appointments for bridge work, road surveys, and local civic changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nad
Cpa
Sarah E. Guseman
J.C. Fleming
Powe
Emanuel Boreman
Three Fork
N. W. Pike
Sylvanus Watthen’s
H. Wartheo
George Hall
Haymond, Church
N. W
Catharine Bennett
Three Fork Creek
John ME Bowers
Henry B. B. Amos
United Brethren Church
Elias Martin
Sainly Creek
Knotts
Jville
Cove Road
Anmhew
Morris
Willis Judkins
Latienbury
Elias
L.’ Nixon
Harrison County
Booth’s Creek
Gabe Smith Crossing
Fairmont and
Clarksburg Pike
Wickwire Creek
Willian Keenee
Arthur Sinsel
Fetterman Bridge
Clark Wat
Death of William G. Brown Sr in Ringwood
William G. Brown Sr died Saturday morning in Ringwood at age 84 85. He was a prominent state figure and veteran lawyer who served as Preston County prosecuting attorney at 22 and held office nearly sixty years. He was twice elected to Congress and associated with Kingwood National Bank at his passing.
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Mollie Newton
Piedmont
Cline
Hattie
Floyd Waller
Dash
Floyd
Wetzel
M. P
D. C. Weesac
Bobtown
Marion County
D.batton
Aios Bait Berg
Aylor
Taree Gocco
Comity Executive
Adm
Mittee
Geo. W. Cartyn
Geo. W. Brown
B. F. Vance
Taylor County
Martinsburg
la Grafton
Court House
Flemington
Fetterman
Booth’s Creek
S.P. McCormick
Ted A
Raparta Tint
Appej
Grartos Bispract
Dateéares
J. W. Mason
Roberts
E. L. Aflan
Desse Juco
Blue
Geo. W
Brown
L. Kitzmiller
Arthur Sinsel
B. P. Vance
B. Jenkins
A. C. Love
Aurenssres
Dr. Harter
S. W. Rinkaid
J. Adelson
W. Lippincott
E.L. Reetor
E W. Kanst
Geo. Brink- Love
Man
Wm. G. Brown
Ringwood
Preston County
Congress
Petint
Kingwood Na- Bank
Fortune
Program of pageant with recitations and music numbers
The program lists multiple performances including recitations like Dont be Afraid Boys and Where there's a way there's a will, songs and a valedictory. It names performers such as Nova McConkey Mary Halland Flora Shahan and Miss Nettie Miller, plus prize presentations by Miss Stella Hickel and Miss Eynon. It also notes a New Pension Bill passage and construction updates on the West Va and Pa line, with attendance remarks and a nurse ad at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbotrss de Mickel
Ty Doli
Marion Herr
Alateme Douglass
Nettie Miller
Phelite Borami
Snakow
Willie
Mary Halland
Wip
Nova McConkey
Mawic
Schottisehe
Jepiter
Ten—Lixni Evans
Drunkanl
Flora Shahan
Staud Darmeet
Dave Herr
Leo
Robert McConkey
National Guard
Sand —Darrett
Stella Hickel
Dezie Eynon
Leeer
Hunk
Maude Jarrett
Poe
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
West Va
Clarksburg
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Jake Wilson
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D. Ray
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Kennedy
John Fr. Henry
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Bruce Blue
Charleston
Cogit House
Board of Education
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Kohn M
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Knoll
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H. Bell
S. Hall
Mark Lizzie Malone
Robert
Mollie E. Rodgeri
Konst
Henry
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Standard Oil Monopoly
B&o. C
Henry G
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Emi
Hennery
Jake Kemple
Kemple
Jake
Washington
L. Adelson
Davis & Byers
J. Boyd
Old and Reliable
L. ‘Allen
LA. Beverlin & Son
Ed. Thorn
B. & C. Relief
Joseph’ Mason
Philadelphia
Abram Mason
Abram
Coventry
Alice Hall
Meadland
D. M. Newlon
View Waller
John FE
Miss Hattie
Will Kunst
Republican County Convention
P. A. Giow
G. Keener
GW. Travin
W. P. Shover
S. P.mccor
L. Wilken
W. H. Wiley
Henry Walters
N.L. Bartlett
John H. Jo
Drucoates
L. ML Ladlette
G. . Brochard
Avrensures
F. J. Waller
M. Shields
G.W. Cran
Vasco
Geo W. Whitescarver
Valley Falls
Palle Dari
Grant
Albert McGrow
Hattie A. Goodwin
Hannah V. Craytosh
Mary
Francis M. Kane
Ella Morgan
J. H. Flanagan
Presbyterian Parson
Henry Shepherd
James G. Blaine
Garfield
de. L. Love
Rowan's Drug Store
Latrobe Street
Aso Bible
A. Daugherty & Lips
Jotal
Thos
Moran
Weilheinlay
Our County Co
Coll
John Whitehair
James Burnside
Belle Swearingen
P. Sniclair
Harry’ Waller
Astor
Benj
Kes James Godwin
Satan
Mr. Owen
Ford
H. W. Latollette
Eal
Watson
V. David Powell
Hold Tear Farm
Prof. Smith
Powell
Annie
Vic Waller
Sheriff Waller
Allie — Waller
County Teachers Institute
G.c.richard
Little Hugh
Brohard
Danial Purkey
Walker
Heter
Carrier
Sty
Homer Sinclair
Homer
Jes
Tom Tar
Gf Howe
Bishé Evang
Stella Hitkel
II Revere
Stette Becket
Hate
Miss Honkt
Trent Laura Benet
Merrie
Mint
Bigthiows
Girton As & Cos Ne
Kline
Marvelone
Tenn
SL. Allen
Dellwood
John J. Gilligan & Co
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