Terrible railroad collision near Pennsboro claims three lives
A west bound train collided with an east bound train near Pennsboro West Virginia. Engineer Lloyd L Barron James McInturf and John Wanstreet died in the crash. Bartlett Cannon Murphy and others injured. Cars and engines wrecked with extensive property loss. Barron aged about 37 leaves a wife and three children. McInturf was about 21 and Wanstreet 26. The tragedy prompted rapid rescue and funeral arrangements in Grafton Philippi and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnd Ae
Perry Sinsel
Lloyd L. Barron
James Osborne
Pennsboro
Gannon
Cannon
Sidix
P. Wilson
Barnlett
John Wanstreet
Ireman
James McInturf
Grafton
Beverlin
Anthony Cannon
W. Murphy
Liod Barron
Spencer Glascock
Main Street
Philippi
Barron
James McIntart
South Gratton
Ard
Blnemont
Catholic Church
Parkersburian Penal Furnishes
John Wanktréet
Arrests and courthouse upgrades in the region
Report covers Shaw accused of forgery and a related theft tied to Judge Blaine visit, with multiple suspects cleared. Also noted are jail upgrades at the court house by Kelley and Jones, steam heating, five steel cages, and water supply from the railroad reservoir. Local court scenes recount a family voting dispute and a discharge after lengthy testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gable
Shaw
Adelson
Kiralloo
Squire Haymond
Jas. G. Blaine
Grafton
Glascock
Court House
Kelley and Jones
Pittsburg
Ito
Ja Department
Weli
Peck's Bad Boy and Local Notices in Grafton
Friday night Heege's Comely Company revived Peck's Bad Boy to a solid crowd, while a mass of local items cover mail delays, theater shows, church notes, real estate transfers, school reports, and marriage notices in Grafton and Taylor County. The column praises performances, laments mail service, and lists letters, sales, and scholarly attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Heegé
A. H. Thayer
Grafton
CIA Sal
Ibaa
RF. Martin
James A. Watkins
Henry A. Snell
Boothsville
Thomas Kennedy
Henry H. Guseman
Latrobe Street
Jon W. Mason
Henry Miller
David Slocum
Wilfred Freeman
Eres
Booths Creek
Evan Oriaty
Lydia A. Freeman
Calder Haymond
Lewis C. Haymond
Sandy Creek
Elizabeth Haymond
Lewis C Haymond
William H. Thomas
George W. Brown
Isaac Evans
Brown
Fetterman
Agnes E. Brown
Fetterman's
Michael Finnegan
Margaret Manning
Rose P. Sullivan
Eliza d. Grimes
Three Fork
Thos. Faliay
Mary Fabay
A.B. Gawthrop
Perrs Gawthrop
A. B. Gathrop
A. Gawthrop
Wm. H. Thomas
Urish Jones
Geo. Powell
Wm. Moore
M. H. Dent
Hanshaw & Bro
Aaron Z. Batson
Cleek
Debates Over Tobacco Licensing Amendments in House
Proceedings yesterday in the Delegates chamber showed intense debate on a state tax bill and proposed amendments. Mr Powell argued tobacco smoking should be restricted to licensed producers and pay for the right, while other members sought changes touching licensing and citizenship. Amendments were repeatedly rejected as the bill moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Taylor
Eiwards
Langter
Lucas
Sayre
Inauguration Travel and Rail Fare Controversy
Fragmented scribbles discuss the inauguration journey and public confidence while noting the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad first to announce low Washington fares and extend rate reductions across its system. The text suggests a debate over travel costs and public perception amid rail economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
RLM
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
An Answer Wanted Safe Remedy for Children
An article touts DuLac s Swiss Balsam as the best and safest cough remedy for children, claiming instant relief and saving croup. It notes prices 25 and 75 cents, sold by A R Lipscomb druggist in Grafton, and mixes in a sales tone with other advertisements for electric bitters and rail schedule defenses. It also mentions Aromanne and Life Assurance of West Virginia with local agents and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuLac
A. R. Limpacomb
Drugciat
Grafton
Washington
A. R. Lipebaring
Deaggist
Geaton
Lipscomb
Existance
H. Taaren
Grant
Ackor
Eallime
Esate
Martina
J. N. Wisner
John Fitz
V. P
L. Dodd
J. N. Thatcher
S. N. Myers
R. H. Whitlock
Dodd
Yen
Treasway
Kidney Disease Notice From Acker's Remedy Ad Page
An old notice promotes Acker's English Remedy for kidney and consumption cures, mentions free trial bottles and various addresses in Philadelphia and Indiana. It also cites a judicial sale notice in Taylor county with details of a March 21 sale at the Grafton courthouse and adjacent lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
de. Kline
Trentine
Blite
Philsdelphin
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Shaw
Amuast
Court House
Grafton
Imade
Wall Paper Styles Advertised For Spring Market
An ornate 19th century style ad touts a wide range of wall paper and window shade styles from budget brown blanks to bronze patterns. It promises new borders, ornaments, and room-specific lines for parlors and halls, plus window sashes and spring references. The copy also includes a testimonial about Brown’s Iron Bitters from a Marine barracks corporal, claiming strong health benefits and widespread comradeship praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle
Hartshorn
S. Ly Apex
Marine Barracks
Peassestit
Flocida
Ben
Sam
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed by Winona Lawyer
J A Tavner Esq of Winona endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and chest pains after three years of praise. Free trials offered at Gusts drug store. bottles $1.00. Also adverts for mackerel, lake herring, and a world renowned salve for cuts, ulcers, and skin eruptions. A hint to parents promotes Swiss Balsam for croup without opiates, sold by Limpscom, Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tavner
Winona
Mitin
J. A. Gusts
Thave
Notice to settle debts owed to Tate firm
All persons indebted to the Tate firm of Allen Haymond and Co are notified to settle at once or legal collection will be pursued. Signed by L Autes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Allen, Haymond and Co
L. Autes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Intelligence
Harring
Allen's
Alex Zeck
A. TR. Lipscomb
Gall
Philippi Plain Dealer
Brigkwayn Hall
Monitor
Ritchie’ S County
W. Va
Dalton
Wheeling Syd Wilkesbarre
George Posies
Parkersbars
Morgantown
Fairmont
Tle
West Grafton
New Orleans
Dinginnati
L. Adelson
Darial
Mary Cox
Little Capon
Cofin
Johnathan, Boseman
Evansville
Patrick Har Tow
Xavier's
Cook
Gratton
Parkers
Senvor Union
First National Bank
Jonx H. Hour
Pres
Warniss
Ser
el. W. S.moore
Baltimore
Taft Mondur
Katherine W. Lee
Washington City
E. B. Stone
Rowlesburg
Scott
A. Harter
George Brinkman
Grafton and
Creenbrier
Jesse Eastwood
Burg
Ing
Delngate Marshall
Sunsin
Chibm
Tod Me
Gilmer, Os
Samuel Seranage
Harvey Seranage
Justice Curry
Barnes
Newark
No. 1
No. 4
Brinkman’s Hall
Grafton ‘Comet
B. & O. Company
ST the Treraptoyee
Cumberland
Graitone
Baltimore and Obie Rsilrush Company
Graftam
B, & Q. Company
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Virginia Assembly
Virginia
Taggart’s
Three Fork Creek
Three” Fork Creek
Manok
Jones
West
Maryland
Sam & Tittleoff
Lutheran Church of
Martin Luther
Eisieben
Prussian
Saxony
John J. Gilligan
James Gorman
Jim
Gilligin
Hendereon
Kentucky
Catharine Fleming
Cather
Andy Nestor
Silas H. West
Simpeon
Joseph
Eeray & Son
Sammy Baubert
Georgia Grove
Georgia
Reuben Davidson
Luckey
Penman
Jane Len
Burgess
Willis
Baptist Church
Addie Davidse
Davidson
Lincoln Greathouse
Reuben Dillon
Clark Cather
Kitzmiller
Prentytown
Lewis Kitzmiller
Rosa Betts
Maggie Bunner
Virgi Goode
Minnie Mason
Bessie Martin
Lizzie Whitescarver
Porter Bennett
Joe Mason
Maitié Smallwood
Earnest Marker
Walter Marker
Lawin Smith
Addie Smith
Prontytown
Enterprise
State Reform School
Parkersburg
South Grafton
Wednaday
Wm. C
Penn
Alice Jace
J.lee
M. E.church
Jace
Jesse Jace
David B. Petere
Virginia Shelton
William C. Peon
Alice M. Jace
Zeck's
Thayer
Hourbon
Ind
Romney Mylyn
Om Leven
Udicial Sale
Orin McCormick
I. P.O
Harper's Ferry Bridge
O- Bucklaw
Arnaca
J. Acgrant
ALR
Limpscom
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