Local notes recount weddings and obits in a busy era
The item records social events and small town affairs including a wedding invitation crafted by Harry McCafferty, an upcoming Paxton ceremony, local travel observations, and notices about interments. It mentions W W Haymond’s wife, Mrs Reynolds, Howard Da, and area residents attending the Normal School and a Newburg burial. It also notes C K Simmons social prominence, local cigar shop offerings, and a Swiss pin escapement clock by W Hult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCanesty
Hans Lucky Inky
Deen
Sili
New York
Nee Reynolds
Howard
Taylor County
Sehgal
W. W. Haymond
Newburg
Haymont
Amy
Uli
G. W
Ms White
Rees C.K. Simmons
Harey McCafferty
Philippi
Switzerland
Thang AY Thiss Company
W. Hult
Dallas
Hull
Fragmentary letter questions local school attendance figures
A reader from a valley area asks about a county superintendent’s report on school attendance. The note lists district schools Freeman Haymond Maple Bank and Wilson with teachers and enrollment figures, average daily attendance, and numbers entitled to attend but not attending, showing mixed participation across several locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motiance
Schoo
Wevage
Ondreigh School
Freeman
Crollmant
Haymond School
Jeffreys
Maple Bank School
Hail
Enadea
Wilson
Grafton Court Tackles Calf Disturbance and Theft Suspects
In Grafton a case against Tohn Fal Ton for letting a vicious calf roam after notice to lock it up drew fines of 10 dollars and costs for Henderson Kelly who faced disorderly conduct fines. Keenan fled. Henderson paid and secured release. A warrant issued for Charles Atterbury for assault against D Mandelbaum remains unresolved as officers pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Athacaall
Tare
Henderson
S _Kelly
Teo Naigea
Keenan
Britytown
Fragmented Postal Card Letters on Politics and Local Life
The community discusses political manipulation by office seekers and subscriptions to a county paper. Personal letters complain about unwanted mail and party influence while detailing local church, charity debates, and a death in the area. The piece references Pleasant Creek, Clemtown, Bowlesburg, and Keyser with social notes on schools, weather, and a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Pre
Fumxn
Sc Hese
Ee A Hyoan
Ieee
Abel
Resustangly
Parson’ Smith
Forest
Browth
Epyron
Clemtown
Montaville
Jagdin
Pleasant Creek Restatiice
Fragmentary local item about a 4 year caphtant piekiod
Fragmented OCR reads as a brief local notice mentioning a four year term or period tied to a public action. Readable names and specifics are missing, leaving an outline of an event without clear dates, places, or involved parties.
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Beagle
Mn. Easton
Thie Place
Taylor
Milion
Kitzmiller
Atike
Lake
Malyor’s Court
Ninas
Phigis
Orchoatea
George Brink
Tina Toe
Nathan Senerois
Adan Grow, RA
Morrow
Corne Eee
Oles
Fiescas
L. Ge Hees
Isbran
Wilsea
Ponsu le Thomas
J. Ww
Brown
Wan
Ee ‘Ay Ry Lipe
Coank
Suipiphes
D. Brany
Wiliam Johnson
W. W.lake
Brak Cather
John Gobey
Barbour ¢ County
Bowles
Burg
Bowles- Burg
Kerset
Hossele
Keyser
Brugons
M. P. Chutch
Brest Stout
Lena Singer
Webster
Anna. Davilson
Carry
Frank Batson
Dr. Batson
Dale Baggs
Amd
Hia
Strigken
Rebewca Clavky
Sul
Bprattstov
Waleadie
Winchester
Nix
S.L
Acens
Mass
L. Nies Go
Beeie's
Sila
Vest
Rogers House
Peraitetinens
Acre
Paitsppi Zor
Alex. & Foreman
Wva
Sud
Geterallx
Witte Bronne Boninmynts
Newt
H. Long & Son
W. Hal
General ‘Hardware
von Hind
Mary Sruxer
J. A. Cole
Heo
Priges
J A. Cole
Latrobe Sty Grator
W. Ya
G. Wotthle
MET
Queenswarf
Lores al Pcos
Sibs Hess
A. Jackson
Mandeltauim's
Perwon Dusmaw
Variety Store
B.coles
P.j.rowan
Soun B. Genny Mrezant
Cor
Esart
Muir Lutreet
J. D. Holms
Fn Biwns
West Way
Uae
Dey
Cabland
Freacelont
Hs Ballen
Lytiat
West Fork
Wenton
W.va
Tanmity
State Musical “Associatation
Virginia State Musical Association
Wee Jon
Lewis County
S— Igrand
M.S. Hale
J.H. Llo
Beaver College
Musical Institute
Beaver, Penns
On the
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Exarbaive
Teuting
Iav
Enistish
Gatin and Noowat
Ark of
Ovary
A. T. Taylor
D. D
Sinise Eto
Bartlet Eit
DP Score
Simpson, W.va
EA Horse Sheer
Blakely
Sincpaoin
BF M. Dart
Noone A Ormageiations
Pea
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