Fragmentary Memoir of Early Virginia and Morgantown Fort events
Fragmentary reminiscences recount frontier life around Morgantown and Cheat River during the Revolutionary era. The speaker details fort defenses, Indian depredations, family moves, and local leaders including Major J andCol. Johns, with reflections on surveys, land grants, and a later court term in Harrison County. The narrative weaves personal memory with references to neighbors, horses, and a long-remembered journey toward Kannawha. The tone is local historical recollection with scattered dates and place names.
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Avcourt House
Cheat'river
Monongahela
Aly Sporson
Almont
Rearn
Morgantown
Sililer
Mises
Kearn
Glades
Horaes
Silder
Prince
John Mysele
Fenton
Kearnif
Tlici
Gerigt
Althor
John Javansine
Wilsons
Joh Binion
Mita Joseph
Purson
Arava
Ming
John
Johmson
Eph'e
David Morgan
Indiana
Hutt
Pegpie
Harrison County
Monongalix
Joseph
Alorgan
Williams
Menés
Richmond
Kattiorx
Harrison
Aeessons
Courk
Harrigan County
Anita
Decker
Bellaire
Ohia
Iurvey
Tames
Guy
Knotts
Glurkaburgeon Aren
Kanawha
Blider
Jobe
Jonatlan
Lwocot
Indore
Clarks Sburg
David Prunty
Glaurkaburg
Court House
Jackson
Rik Chock
Nome
Warton
Tibba
Pat
Priciatta
Williaan
Martin
Fi Clarketture
Wefling
Lwilli
Hieser
Lea Gatt
Rosemont
Sixteen Thousand Hear Dr. Jones on Tuberculosis
Dr. Jones lectured on prevention of tuberculosis before about sixteen thousand people, with details of county visits including Berkeley and Hardy, and praise for a health campaign. The event featured 202 school talks and thousands more engaged in community talks.
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Dr. Jones
Hamapshirs
Hardy Counties
Tni
Berkeley County
United States Health
Svery
Gonaldons
Tauridrs
John Waller
Dutille
Evr
Bryan
Oljoola
Ferrioom
Grafton Men Charged With Nighttime Riot
Four men from Grafton face charges after a nighttime riot incident in the city. Authorities report intoxication and disruption amid church services during a Christmas period, with final arrangements pending and potential bail outcomes under review.
Fragmented OCR News Tone With Jumbled Phrases
A garbled OCR text fragment mixes unrelated words and stray phrases about superstition witches and legal notices. It appears to reference editors, meetings, and court property actions but the content is incoherent and lacks clear event or factual details to summarize a specific news item.
Social Leveling Debate Over County Tax Levy Probed
Fragmented notes describe a county court dispute over a five cent levy for social leveling. The text mentions an Independent District and district officers, a graft-related concern, and potential costs to citizens. The fragment hints at a court ruling and private inquiry into expense sufficiency and official actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Scari
Aly Towing
Forman Wikany N from West Virginia university joins rifle team
A student at the University of West Virginia, Forman Wikany N, has been selected to represent the university in the intercollegiate rifle shooting match. The railroad mail service headquarters has moved from Cumberland, Maryland, to the new federal building, and train routes have been realigned accordingly.
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Forman Wikany
Worl Virginias Univerity
Gratton
Ana Himmber
Lmyes
Cumberland
Airplane Factories In Brief From Fragmented Scan
A shattered OCR fragment mentions aero plane factories and items related to production. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, making precise details impossible. The readable core indicates aviation manufacturing context without clear actors or events.
779 German Nobility Members Die on Battlefields
Fragmented report lists 779 members of German nobility who died in battle or were wounded in various campaigns. It notes knighthood by patent for some and mentions notable officers and allied contingents. The text mixes names, dates, and ranks with garbled OCR, but centers on mass losses among German aristocracy in medieval or early modern wars.
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Ashlin
Stan
Xenpaldgicalsunialg
Houkes
Aliana Dé Goldlh
Cerman Ant
Pirclan
Prince Hanry dlcPri
Solomel
Runalan
Oldenbarg
Onal
Pai Rian Erapres
Solonel Rus Sian Garde
Huanani
Runion
Colone Greman
Dragovtr Magiaiant
Qhhon
Mary of Bugland
Musshye
Tijchess
Gonnaught
Nitestonn
Nouwes Bt Hideo
Popi
Federal Opium Law Shows Severe Penalties
The article outlines a strict act targeting opium and related narcotics, prescribing severe penalties for import, sale, barter, or distribution. It notes imprisonment terms up to five years or larger sentences, with fines and enforcement by the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service. The text references prosecution for violations and sets the framework for federal control and penalties.
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Tadeo
Jason
Ingeawey
Aplitn
Otter
Ourparia
Briva
Punianor
Perenii
Jgrvinsson & Torn
Sailine
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William Hage
Sier
Alyson Sanda
Pater Freymond
Dory
Mbar
Montgomery
Feokville
Tigrit
Wes
Sduauesne
Pianburg
Ko Bolt
Yeebourne
Ron
Waek
Georgar Hishnold
B. Buntlete Hye
Chatne
Bootegeing
Ehac
Highfield
Greenthord
Anna Afato
Ri M
Cégilwi Hala
Mhuraday
Harriett Kilpowayy
Andres Dorte
Ameen of
Boeth Oak
Dalek
Faariaud
Bné
Wi Baekud
Westoost Capitarfend
Nise i Ceenands
Penhkylyini Capitalinis
Arg
Ofl
Midi Pak
Lhisseowniy
Ah Dia Inmiter
Walla Aye
Gelni
Fantaz
Ledvessunday
Chatenton
Stryok
Alubiher
Charleston
Bureau
SNK
Ieee
Wotveloe
Eto Davatop
Nanoaachica
Nava
Bern
Neotesacy
United States
Machi
Turest
Aeroplane
Kawita
Ea DukeThirty Machines
Ferkly
Parhasa Mide
Acta
Oollahowhen
Benin
Sloane River
Tram
Jnrpous
Murlee
Tolmo
Maron Bern Streets
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