Richwood area notes on band, church, chautauqua
Local column covers Bitma Brothers securing city building contracts, Shinn’s band training improving readership, Baptist church work nearing completion, and a fire loss of Dr. McCutcheon. Reports on Ellamore visiting Richwood for baseball with scores and a weeklong chautauqua featuring Hon. Hillott Northcott in place of Governor Hatfield. Also mentions visitors Mrs Naegly and Mrs Agnes Duffy, plus local political and legal figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Righwood
Aus
Bitma Brothers
Clarksburg
Fio
Hikridge-Thomas
Diaghond
Ellamore
Richwood
Tiis
Summersville Visitors Thread Through Local Week
Clerk P. Ni Wiseman, Claude Bell and J. A. Bae of Summersville visit for a few days. W. C. Dodrill attends chautauqua in Webster Springs and has just published Moccasin Tracks and Other Imprints, selling in Richwood. Dodge accompanied by Kimberly returns from a six week trip through Michigan and Pennsylvania in a Ford Overland. L. Rae, W. G. Shaver, and R. H. Thomas visit Summersville for business. Ernest Caseard and sister Alda of Webster County visit friends for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scounty
Clerk
Ni Wiseman
Claude “Bell
J. A
Bae
Summersville
Cays
W. C. Dodrilt
Webster Springs
Dodrill
Jand
Richwood People
BS Dodge
Seeniees
Kinisly
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Ernest Caseard
Alda
Webster County
Additional U S soldiers deployed to border raids near Zapata
Three detachments of United States troops were ordered to seal off border sections hit by Mexican raiders. Thirty troopers from Fort McIntosh moved to Zapata county amid reports of a new raid by Mexicans, alleged Carranza soldiers, while four Mexicans crossed the river to loot Juan Garcia’s store. Major Jesse Carter at Fort Ringgold asked for a pack train reinforcement of fourteen men and fifty pack mules from Fort Sam Houston to depart tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paes
Jesse Carter
Fort Ringgold
Tolay
Fort ‘Sam Houston T
Norwegian steamer Capto fired on by German submarine
Officers and crew of the Norwegian steamer Capto, which arrived from Cardiff, report it was fired upon without warning by a German submarine on August 12 in the English Channel. Two shots were fired, the Norwegian flag was shown, and the submarine disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeschhved Tresey
Charters Issued For Monarch Billiard Parlors Weston
The secretary of state issued charters for Monarch Billiard Parlors in Weston, Lewis county with capital of 10000. Incorporators include W. A. Edwards T A Edwards T F Koblegard A D Wilkins and J H Harris all of Weston. Cairo Window Glass Company in Cairo with capital 50000. Incorporators are Reng Wittebort PI Marion P2 F C Fely J B Dunton G S Flesher and D G McGeeene all of Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Monarch Billiard Parlors
Weston
Lewis County
Capital
W. A. Edwards
T A Edwards
T. F. Koblegard
A. D Wilkins
J. H. Harris
Cairo Window Glass Company
Cairo
Itorpo
Rators
Reng Wittebort
PI. Marion
F.C. Fely
Tonnage tax set record despite war in Europe
Washington reports that for the year ending June 30 the United States collected 1,314,916 in tonnage tax on ships in foreign trade entering American ports, the highest total of the past thirty years, surpassing the previous year by 4,157. New York announces plans for a national observance of Lafayette's birthday on September 6 with Myron J. Berick as honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
United States
American
New York
LaFayette
Myron J. Berrick
France
Taft Pleads for Redirected Red Cross at Exposition
William Howard Taft former president spoke in San Francisco at the Panama Pacific Exposition Red Cross celebration urging widespread Red Cross membership more funds and neutrality in service. He urged millions join the relief effort and support the organization during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William Howard Tft
Supply ship Culgoe sails from Philadelphia yard
The United States supply ship Culgoe left the Philadelphia navy yard for Hampton Roads with a cargo of stores and currency. Unofficial reports indicate Hi may be the destination, though details remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Culgoe
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Record exports hit new monthly peak for American farms and factories
Washington reports the value of exports from American farms and factories in August reached a record 326,727,078,990. The Commerce Department announced the figure, noting the July 1913 level was the nearest prior high. The data show rising overseas shipments and broad international demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department, of Commerce
Unscrambled fragment mentions fires and police response
An unclear OCR fragment references fires, police actions, and possible stolen items with several unreadable names and terms. The garbled text hints at a fire incident and law enforcement involvement but lacks coherent details for a precise summary.
Industrial unrest grows as plants face adjustment
Reports that another disturbance emerged today in the industrial situation and was believed to be subsiding through adjustment at various city plants. International union officers hope the issue may be settled without a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieedger
Tkea
Clearance withheld on armed British steamer Walmana
Newport News reports that clearance papers were withheld for the British steamer Walmana which arrived with four seven inch guns mounted on deck. The state department will decide if the vessel is armed before granting clearance. The Warmsne has ceased and is ready to continue its voyage from Marseilles to Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associario Priate
Newport, News
State Department
Marseilles
Buenos Aires
Gilbert Returns Paris After Swiss Escape
Eugene Gilbert the French aviator returned to Switzerland and surrendered by order of the French government after escaping internment. He had previously landed in Switzerland following a raid on Friedrichshafen and a crash involving his aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jug
Eugene Gilbert
Switzerland
Gilbert
Friedrichshafen
Corn Roast Delights Clarkshoro Friends at Grins Hill
Offeries Maxwell Mrs Robert Ferie C E Maxwell and Miss Elizabeth Conaway of Fairmont attended a corn roast Friday evening at Grins Hill hosted by Clarkshoro folks. Games and canoe riding entertained guests while corn was cooling. A supper followed with towers laid for twelve guests, chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Jahn Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkshoro
Grins Hill
Jahn Burns
Household Hints and Canning Tips in 4% Oxalic Acid Era
A fragmented page offers domestic advice on copper cleaning with oxalic acid, canning guidance for fresh produce and jar handling, and shortcuts for parsley and spices. It notes boiling jars, proper sealing, and vegetable prep, with scattered spelling errors and partial phrases from a home economy column.
Salemprepares for Bromley big evangelistic meeting
Salem Aug 28 Everything in readiness for the opening and dedicatory service for the Bromley evangelistic meeting to be held in a new tabernacle on the public school lot near the Baltimore and Ohio depot. The Bromley party arrived Friday night with Prof Meyers and others. chorus class rehearsals completed. reception committee named for Governor Day. several locals and visitors noted, including Dr. Wooster and Mrs. Ridpath.
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Salem
Bromley Uniol
New. Tabernacle
Baltimore and Ohio
Les Tabernacle
Henry We
Bromly
Anderson
M. Meyers
Meyers
Tabernacle Friay
Cod
Selena
New Building Projects Reported Across State
Pittsburg reports new school and residence construction including thirty two houses at Ids Mey Mine by Consolidated Coal Company and another thirty two houses at Carolina in Marion County. Huntington plans remodeling of post office and court house for $228000. A four story brick and stone structure is planned on Sixth Street for a New York firm. Various bids and plans circulate for commercial and laundries on Virginia Street and Graham Avenue. The latest U S construction and housing activity remains robust with widespread bids and plans.
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Airmont
Consolidated Coal Company
John Kiser and Brothers
Ids Mey
Nicola Building Company
Pittsburg
Carolina
Marion County
Fi Huntington
J. al wWety More
Washington, D. C
Postomcel
Colt House
Bullaing
United States
Hide
Hight-avenue- Anc Sixteenthi
Crawm
Dean Gost
J. Dean Posten
Z. W. Dinking
New York City
I. J. Déan Nas
Walfitt Hill
Parkershirg
Milton McNetter
Ee ‘Contima
Orlek
Andes
Upman
Walt Sts
Charleston
Jlaundry Company
Virginia Street
Graham Avenue
James
Montgomeryy Coyke and
Richardsom
James Hall visit highlights West Side metals trading
Mixed trading dominated by copper and zinc with prices drifting. Notable items include James Hall of Mi town visiting Penny for the West Side and attendance at funerals for Lindsay Riggs and E H West while reports touch on dividends, British gold imports, and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hall
Mi Town
West Side
James Keligeqna
A. Bi Harveyi
G. M
Fairmont
Agsr Heavy Trading
Pittsburg
Aes Oubpensist
Fae Bae Atvidends
Dales
States Steel
Canada
Snes
Piano Pupils at Shinnston Give Recital
Shinnston Aug 18 The pupils of Miss Victoria Ware presented a piano recital at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday evening. A large crowd attended and was well pleased. Also noted at the Fair atont fair and visits by Mrs Ruth Rinehart of Wise and Dr J B Rinehart. Mrs George W Wister hosted the Queen Esther class of the Methodist church Sunday at her Malone home with Bible study, luncheon and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wister
Queen Esther
Methodist
Hpiocopi Church
Malone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shini
Cal Contractor
Conteachor
J. A. Tichenor
Searm
C. A. McCutchcom
Syo
Palmer
Iva Shomo
Hillott Northcott
Huntington
Public Service
Harleston
Gomern
N. Naegly
This Prace
City
Agnes Duffy
Wisconsin
Stephen Cronin
Roy Waugh
Buck Bannon
Emmett Horan
G. Dutt
Omer Binson
Muddlety
M.richards
Oscar L. Post
Taft
Rargene
Sapar Lights
Arre
Sigar
Aeg
Hepple
Newport News
Sciarde Camsel
Port Wayme
George Willams
Anaeronaut
Esape
Hiss
Ata
Bolfore
THE
D. M. Ogden CO
St Cares
House of Quality
Bromley
Ganeaigh
Big Tabernacle
Prnempmandolph
Steele
Charien Ae Schulte
Gov ‘Ernor'é
Stair
E. J. Wooster
Gilmer County
HH Bogesss
Gassaway
J. R. Riddle
Ww. Te Steele
Grand Lodge
Xeniehis Sof
Eythias
Townyan Bas
Jde B. Rid
Grand’ Temple
H. BH. Shira
Pittsboro
Cleveland
Himyra
Robert L. Townsend
S Syestrof Ier
Jesse TF. Randolph
Marion Morrison
Miller's Pool and Confectionery
Virginia
Wilson Williams
Bridgeport
Saz
Ida May
Sada
Orte Macatee
Clarksbur
West
Piung
Te Fear
Jay Riggs
Ole
Lindsay Rigeey
Mans
Gution
Mel
Wyatt
Pacis Servatory
Nieses
Persia
Shinnston
Mez
Telegram
Ruth. Rinehart
Wise
Dro J.B Rinehart
Aoa
Romie
Cleveland, O
Rinehart
We J, Sr. Hurner
Sb VereMe Reiareg
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