New United Brethren Church Opens At Stealey Heights
A new United Brethren Church in Stealey Heights is nearly complete with a 900-seat capacity and golden oak interior. Bishop Weekley will dedicate the building on May 14, and Rev. Slaughter’s leadership is credited with accelerating construction.
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Parkersburg
Weekley
Ini
West ‘Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Jury
Duff Street
Fethren
Owever
W. M
Mr. Slaugh
River Stage Readings and Departures Reported
River stage readings across multiple towns show falling water levels with rain in the forecast. Departures listed include Liberty and Matamoras with 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. times, while Davis Island Dam records 16.6 feet and Steubenville at 26.6 feet. Cities include Pittsburg Morgantown Parkersburg Oil City Warren with temperatures and conditions noted.
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Pease
Wheeling
Liberty
Matamoras
Reuben Dunbar
Charleston
PAESE
Ship Load From Australis Brings Major Ore Shipment
One of the largest shipments of raw materials ever received at Clarksburg Zinc Works arrived in ninety-three freight cars of zinc ore. The shipment came by ship from Australis, unloaded at Baltimore and transported to Clarksburg via the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. A prior report misstated the origin as Missouri and claimed 143 cars.
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Clarksburg
Australis
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Missouri
Administrators Qualified for Romine Estate Bond Set
Thomas J and J Carl Romine qualified as administrators of Jacob Romine's estate with a 6000 dollar bond and Olivia P Romine as surety. A A Ludwig William O Kennedy and Mr B Lewis named to appraise the estate. The county court will reconvene Monday.
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Thomas J
J. Carl Romine
Jacob Romine
Olivia P. Romine
A. A. Ludwig
William 0. Kennedy
Mr. B. Lewis
Mildred Ina Hair Remedy Claims Hair Growth Miracle
Newspaper ad touts Mildred Ina Hair Remedy promising defarred results and continuous hair growth. It cites praise from customers nationwide including a Chicago woman and Mrs Falardeen of Jefferson City Missouri, with prices 60 cents and one dollar and druggist availability.
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Chicago
Mildred
al Falar- Deen
Jefferson City
Mildred Lewine Co
Boston
Maza
Farrell's Drug Store
Lost Boy Reunited With Parents After Street Pickup
A seven year old boy, reportedly from Kelly Hill, was found wandering and brought to the police station on Saturday night. He refused to identify himself until a gypsy camp suggestion was made, then gave residence on Kelly Hill but declined further questions. Police later returned him to Brown Street, satisfying his parents.
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Kelly Hill
Uty
Thomas Gill
Brown Street
Paroled Youth In Rifle Theft Case At Pruntytown
Judge James W. Robinson paroled Clarence Smith, an Industrial Youth sentenced to the state reform school for boys at Pruntytown for stealing rifles from Leo Wheelock’s residence. The boy had been jailed since arrest two to three months ago. John Moulder, arrested with him, was released on bond and awaits trial.
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James W. Robinson
Criminal Court
Clarence Smith
State Reform School
Pruntytown
Leo Wheelock
John Moulder
Napp Manufacturing Co Incorporation in Charleston
CHARTERS CHARLESTON April 1 The City Tee Delivery Concesy of Huntington was issued a certificate of incorporation today by the secretary of state. Authorized capital 25900. Incorporators include H C Duncan Jr J M McCoach J J Fessesmioir and Fred N Toney all of Huntington The Napp Manufacturing Company of Charleston to make and deal in novelties Incorporators Charles E Napp Los Angeles Calif H M Carson Ethelaf Raynor W C Barker Nat C Burdett and Fred M Stambaugh all of Charleston
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Charleston
Tee Delivery Concesy
Huntington
Byyn
H.C
Duncan, Jr
J. Mi
Mc Coach
J. J. Fessesmioir
Fred N. Toney
Napp Manufacturing Company
Charles E. Napp
Los Angeles
Calif
H. M. Carson
Ethelaf, Raynor
W. C. Barker
Nat C. Burdett
Fred M. Stambaugh
Onto is falling as water gauge records height
A river gauge shows continued falling levels late today with a reading of 3 feet at 7 o'clock and expectations that the decline will continue through Monday, affecting the vicinity near the bureau official area.
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Iver
Bureau
Barns And Silos Will Help Farmers At Meeting
Farmers crowded a Saturday meeting in the court house yard where County Agent William Sinn led discussions on barns and silos. He stressed livestock barns with high roofs and ample mow space, noting cattle shelter reduces food needs. Demonstrations and tentatively planned pruning sessions were announced for nearby towns and dates.
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Court Helies
William , Sinn
Barna
Allos
Nat T. Frama
Morgantown
Harrison, Mfarion
Upabi Nina
Creek
Bridgeport
Frnity School House
Areadawbrook
Wyatt
Marion County
Zinn
Fenty
Death Angel Claims Mrs Myrtle Bassell
Mrs Myrtle Bassell aged 48 wife of Jefferson D Bassell former county court president and noted farmer and stockman died at home on Interstate after a thirteen day pneumonia illness Surviving husband Jefferson D Bassell Jr Henry Alvin Benson Steven and Frank Bassell also daughters Mrs Al Khanaout Misses Michel Meter Virginia and Ida Bassell and three brothers John L Goodloe Wie Mam G Goodloe and B J Gooding plus six sisters all of Virginia Nelson and June Lew residents The Hebron Baptist Church member funeral plans to interment in Brick Church cemetery near Lost City not yet announced
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Myrtle Bassell
Jefferson D. Bassell
Interstate
Basoedl
Eirele
Jefferson D. Cassell
Jefferson, Jr
Henry
Alvin
Benson
Steven
Franc Baasell
Morrison Store opens in Clarksburg to large crowd
The Morrison Store Company opened its new West Main street shop after purchasing the T. J. Lynch Company store. A constant Saturday crowd toured the remodeled department store receiving carnations as souvenirs. The opening drew thousands and the proprietors pledged to handle growing trade and attract new customers.
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Morrison
Clarksburg
T. J. Lynch Company
West Main Street
T. J. Lynch
Burgoyne a Fairmont printer and Wall Street broker dies
Charles G Burgoyne once a local printer in Fairmont later made millions in New York and Florida. He spent winters in Daytona Beach and summers in New York with his wife, who survives him. News of his death reached Fairmont via his half brother Joseph Waterwax. Funeral planned in Daytonia on Monday. His life began humbly, rising to prominence as a type setter and broker. Fairmonters recall his elegant Florida home, yacht and hospitality. In Charleston the Public Service Commission set April 28 for Buckhannon Water Co rate hearing with a commissioner to hear evidence in Upshur capital.
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Fairmont
Charles G. Burgoyne
New York
Florida
Daytona
Fla
Joseph Watherwax
Daytonia
Burgoyne
Tim
New York City
Wall Street
Built & Palace
Fairmontens
Waytonia
South
NEW DISTRICT ORGANIZED OF Pythian Society
The Knights of Pythias youth district was formed at a Parkersburg meeting. West Union Pensboro Williams town Ravenswood oraburs Ripley and Spencer join as the sixth district. Miss Mima Morgan of Parkersburg elected president and Miss Bessis-Forsburg of West Union chosen district manager.
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Pythi
West Union
Pensboro
Wiliams
Town
Ravenswood
Oraburs
Ripley and Spencer
Delegat
Knights of Pythinstall
Parkersburg
SeMary
George
Morgantown
Mra
Millie
Bimont
Mima Morgan
Misa Bessis-Fors
Burg
Weat Union
Marriage Licenses Reported Despite Tax Penalty
The item notes marriages or licenses involving Hayes and Jennia Ayis worth and J William Shahan and Martha E Lewis, with wording suggesting a tax-related adjustment or penalty affecting the record. The readable fragments indicate intended registrations rather than completed ceremonies.
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Parest
Hayes
Jennia Ayis
Worth
William
Shahan
Martha
E, Lewis
Entertaining Friends at Mrs Callie Free Home
Mrs Callie Free hosted a gathering at 746 Mulberry Street in honor of her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs John erecta dveniings. Refreshments were served at 10 o clock. Attending were John Pitts Read Bordie Mee, John pees Wiia Carder, Jameno Beatry, R J Free, Donough Broden Free Bibsee Aitenire Mag Donough and Max Callie.
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Callie Free
Mulberry Street
John Erecta
John Pitts
Cat
Read
John Pees Wiia Carder
Jamenow Beatry
R. J. Free
Donough
Bnoden Free
Bibsee Aitenire
Mag Donough
Max Callie
Lamberd Firm Rewards Prompt Service Workers
The Watts Lamberd Company awarded $60 checks to Miss Ima Harris Otis Margaret Dolan Diaa Noll Quintin and Miss Aumusta Chappell for one year of prompt faithful service. Since the plan began eighteen months ago seven employees have received $50 bonuses and several more are nearing eligibility after completing most of a year under the plan.
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Watta- Lamberd ‘Company
Ima Harris
Otis Margaret
Dolan
Diaa Noll Quintin
Musta Chappell
Watts-Lamberd Company
Avery
Hine
Doherty Ill With Strike Not Settled
Henry L. Doherty of New York’s Doherty interests fell ill delaying the indefinite settlement of the street car strike active since last Tuesday. A night conference between the two factions was adjourned and Mayor Milroy’s plan to seize the lines via a revolver was postponed. Signal men and telegraphers supported the street car men union.
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Toledo
Henry L. Doherty
Doherty Interests
New York
Charles M. Milroy
Hhe
Docherty
Signal Men
Lake Shore Railroad
Endorasd
New York Central Lines
Congress Senate and House session notes on Brandeis vote
Congress met at noon with discussions on army reorganization and rivers and harbors. The judiciary sub-committee voted eight to two to report Brandeis nomination to the full committee. Proceedings adjourned at 12 06 to noon Monday with sessions set for continuation.
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Senate
Judiciary
Louis D. Brandeis
Rocoas
HOUSE
Counting Votes at Workers Headquarters in Indianapolis
The vote counting began today at the United Workers of America headquarters in Indianapolis for a two year wage agreement. About 200000 ballots were cast from miners in Illinois Ohio and western Pennsylvania and the tally will take ten days or more to complete.
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Nn Associated
Indianapolis
Ilinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
United Thne ‘Workers’ of
America
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Lydia Stealey
Andrew Lydia Stealey
Emma Jane Stealey
F. J. Day
Mr. Ighter
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Cal
Fenny. Waters
Prumty Bldg
Lowndes
Graves AutoLivery Co
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Souther
Australia
Mildred Ina
Litle
Reform School
Secretary of State
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Ilness
Morrison Store Company
T. J. Lynch ‘Company
Florida Palace
Public Service Commission
Buckhanson Water Company
Upshur
Eviierice
Petotay Sisi
Tyee -Lamberd Firm
Doherty
TAY Congress
Hill Bros
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