Local notes on Tayor County politics and town improvements
In Grafton area news the next West Virginia governor visited Tresday with local figures and county plans. Reports mention a Republican convention, sheriff candidate Gideon Prohach, and efforts to advance road work and postal service upgrades amid civic concerns and upcoming rallies.
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West Virginia
Tresday
Nathan Goi
Gqunty Court
Segny
Risnila
Tasior
May
Gideon C Prohach
Flemington
Taxior
Republican County Convention Call and Delegation Plan
The Taylor county Republican committee orders a county convention at Grafton Court House on September 2 1884 to nominate county officers for October. Voters meet August 30 1884 at local voting places to select delegates, with district allocations listed. Also a West Virginia senatorial district convention plans August 15 1884 to choose a state slate for October.
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Senate
Philippi
Grafton
Greenbrise Failon
Taylor
Gusttox
A. TE
Thayer
de J. H. Love
Gotners
Brows
Alex Desk
Crawford
George Prevna
If Boyd
Geo
Alrsaxatma
Sd" Tendeizen
Joly Wes Haslup
Willian Laine
Brant Blustter
M. E. Barrett
Michael Huals
Insie Henreens Thonag
Uruc
JW Batson
W Brown
Autinsates Welt
L Wi Forteaa
Thom Fremseras
JL Nixon
L E Davidson
Whe Donets
Hs Hutaipiie
Jos Freeman
D R ‘Autensates
Mt Bickle
Jam
Colson County
Congress
Wirt R. Beanie
Wood
Greenback-Labor Party
Republican Party
J. W. Haggerty
Rinneysdo
Doyle
West’ Union
Hon. B._ son
Stuart
Blair
Ingle
County. Com
Doddtidgs County
Big Bill
Prestom County
Terra ‘Alta
W. M. O. Dawson
State Senate
W. H. Glover
Thos
Fortney
House of Delegates
Smith
Grage
Dor
J. Ami Martin
Staley Shaw
Neil J. Fortney
Ava
Republican County Executive Committee
Taylor County
George W. Brown
Court House
Oelock Aim
Agust
George Beta
Pee Fae Foe
Firatton
Fetterman
Hasmonda
Lronton
Nottaville
Jie We Fiiarton
Webster
Simpson
Fourt House
National Republican Party
West Virginia
Parbour
Levis
Randolph
Wid Upshur
Bareque County
Repubicaid
Local Lines Reported Piling Neglect and Public Ills
A Shakerstown style column laments street filth and disease in the town, noting ill residents, a convalescent mayoral donor, and calls for the street committee. It mentions a fall injuring a boy, a widow’s death, soldiers passing through, and questions about local leadership and a county Republican stance on candidate selection.
Debated Costs and Legislation Critique in Late Session
Fragmented text cites Republican control and alleged overcharges in state statutes and printing costs. References lawmakers Scanlon, Lindsey, and Lindsey Institute, claiming Democrats faced higher printing and maintenance costs while Republicans pushed reform during a seven year horizon.
Meeting of the 1. CB.U. in Wheeling
The 1. CB.U. holds a three day meeting in Wheeling with John J. Gill as a member. The large national organization includes travelers in major cities and towns. Over one hundred delegates are expected. visitors will be hosted with planned entertainments at the House of Delegates hall.
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Kunst
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Charlie Grafton
Kit Carson
Sergeant Smouse
Linkeagan
M. Tighe
Isborn Wilmoth
John Carr
Ward
L. Adelson
Cluthier
New York
Gabriel
Edgar Bncher
Jane Garlin
Aniamas EL Loor
Louise Robinson
Thomas Boby
Mary Watkins
Adv
C. W. Kesst
P.M
Prantytown
Globe House
Will Coplin
Win. M. Clements
John W Brady
George M. Whitescarver Iger
Philippi
Gamed
Buckhanson
Buckhannon
Weston Road
B.& Os
Loywus AW
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Boonie
Alls
W. Yasar
Emparrass
James Morrow, Jr
W. Va
Virginian
Yeiders
Aline Bs & 0
Virginia
John J. Gill
House of Delegates
Local Shop Promises Quality Goods and Prompt Delivery
Fragmentary notice describes a Philadelphia based firm offering a selection of oils and firearms. It notes business success for proprietors and claims arrival of goods for the county, with emphasis on value for ladies and children. Bert
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Fragmented local notice about fishing tag sale and stock
The readable fragments mention a fishing tag sale and stock related items. References include a cat, Ladies stock, and a nurse or singer context. Details are unclear but suggest a local event with goods and prescriptions.
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Corbin Acooly
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Willie Husted
Taylors
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Lynn’s
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Harrison County
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Clarksburg
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Ward's Alley
Sourt House
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Huttonsville
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Saath’ Grafton
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Wheer
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Republican Executive Committee
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