Bridgeport's Early Days From Haymond's History
Bridgeport's early settlement in Harrison County centers on Joseph Darvisson and the land around Simpson's Creek. Residents such as Governor Joseph Johnson, Jedediah Gof, Charles Houser, Polly Anderson, William Black, and Dr David Daviston supported the town founded on the Coplin and Davisson lands. The town of Bridgeport was officially incorporated in 1857 under West Virginia law, with trustees appointed to organize the first elections, following an 1818 act establishing the town.
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Joseph Darvisson
Ueland
Clarksburg
Benjamin Coplin
Monungalls County
Simpson's Creek
Jamies Anderson
Thareto
James Anderson
Andrew Davieson
John Wilkinson
John Powrh
Bridgeport
Joseph Dayisson
Benjamin Stout
Joseph Dayisnon
Joseph Johnson
Jedediah Gof
Charles Houser
Polly Anderson
William Black
David Daviston
Isaac Tyson
John Carpenter Post Maxter
Circuit Court
Vered Marchi Si
Joe. Marci Co
Ida En Sand J.B. In
Res
Biltsenors
Harrison County
Bridegpart
Aoert
D. D. Wilkinson
Iaira Ton
West Virginia
Thomas H. Kinney
David PD. Wilkinton
C W. Johnson
Yozeph Johnson
Simpson's Creek Drifige
Dfathids Winters
Peter Link
John Davisson
David Coplin
Jedediah Waldo
Shinnston's Early Settlement and Growth in History
Shinnston traces its origins to Quaker Levy Shinn from New Jersey who located 400 acres along the West Fork in 1773, with his sons and descendants shaping the town. The legislature established Shinnston in 1818, with later incorporations, trustees, and a charter renewed after 1877. the community is noted for independence and anti slavery sentiment, contributing to Union efforts in the Civil War with about fifty local soldiers.
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Shinnston
Circuit Court
Albert Shinn
James Jackson
M. J. Ogden
Virginia
Abraham Lincoln
Clarksburg
Lincoln
Anatomic and Mechanistic Conception of Disease
Boston July 17 Dr Joel Goldthwait explained a new view on how anatomical differences relate to disease. He argued humans vary from the normal type with diverse features like extra lumbar vertebrae or different stomach shapes, and that each type carries its own disease pattern requiring tailored study and preventive care.
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Boston
Mass
Joel ©. Golathwait
Massachusetts Medical Society
Goldthwatt
Shattick
Spanking Ends in Tragic Burns for Child in Jamieson City
In Jamieson City July 17 Mya William Brown says she disciplined her son William with spanking though distressed by his injuries. The boy suffered excruciating burns after a box of toy pistol caps fell from his pocket during the incident and a corrective measure led to accidental burns. Local authorities are reviewing events surrounding the punishment and the resulting harm.
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Jamieson City
William Brown
William
Burna
Junior
Carrie
Brown
Knex Jand
Bexan
Judge Dayton Hosts Trout Dinner Amid Court Actions
Judge Alston G Dayton and several federal court attaches joined Randolph County Bar Association members at a mountain trout dinner hosted at the Cheat River Club House near Elkins. The session included discussions on a writ quash motion in a contempt case against H C Ogden, with a decision pending. Notable attendees included Governor Henry D Hatfield and other state officials, while Albert Veraldi was convicted of white slavery and sentenced to two years.
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Blkins
F Peters
Alston G
Dayton
Federal Court
Dolph County Bar Association
Randolph County
Cheat River Club
Elkins
H. C. Ogden
Waddell
Green Mountains
Vermont
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Ghent Mountain
C. Nadenbousch
Martinsburg
United States District Court
West Virginia
Cheat River
Randolph County Bar Association
Albert, Veraldi
Succoro
Mdandsville
Bellaire
Oakland
Joseph May
Wheeling Car
Payton
Groundsriter
Tax on Bachelors Faces New Tax in Switzerland
A debated proposal in Switerland July 1 would levy an additional tax on bachelors and widowers beyond ordinary income tax. The plan would assess a per cent on income up to 3700 francs annually, with rates rising to eighteen per cent on incomes over 2500 francs.
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Switerland
Pater Bret
Bor- Smaniewnipt Reichenters
Happy Pair: Fifty Years Silent Marriage Revealed
In Boston a South West port couple Orr and Mrs. Charles Wine, aged eighty eight and sixty nine, have not spoken in fifty years after a sixty two year marriage. Neighbors knew of the estrangement but kept silent until their home burned. Their only communication has been via a third person, yet both continue to live contented, useful lives.
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Boston
Woman Kills Farmer at Farm Across Gate in Texas
Quanah Texas July 17 Miss Winnie Morris ranch owner shot and killed Garland Radford a prominent farmer. He was hit with buckshot from a shotgun then seven more shots fired into his bed as he lay dying. Radford warned not to trespass on Morris land had started across with a load of wheat. Miss Morris arrested refused comment but may plead unwritten law. She once worked as an Alexa for Radford until a year ago. Radford leaves a widow and child.
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Quanah
Tex
Winnie Morris
Garland Radford
Radford
Morris Place
Miss Morris
Du Pont Issues Strict Explosive Sale Checks Across Network
The Du Pont Powder Company orders all employees to sell explosives only to well identified customers. The directive covers clerks salespeople managers and branch offices nationwide. In light of a recent Holt-Morgan incident staff are urged to verify buyer identity and gather reliable information before delivery.
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Philadelphia
DuPont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Holt-Morgan
Heat Wave Adds to Wounded Arrivals in Cairo Convalescent Center
A July 17 heat wave worsens the suffering of wounded from the Dardanelles arriving at Cairo. Observers question why Cairo was picked for a summer convalescent center, noting dysenteric patients would fare better in Alexandria on the sea, where a prompt recovery seems likelier.
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Iary Absocrateo Energy Cairg
Dardanelles
Cairo
Alexandria
Casualty ratios in British lists compared across wars
A July London casualty compilation shows Killed to injured at 23.5 percent, higher than Cribbean and South African campaigns. In the Russo-Turkish era the ratio neared 46 percent. Officers are disproportionately killed, at about 43.6 percent in present wars.
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London
Crittean
Devon Pack Horse Revived For British Army Effort
London July 17 The Prince of Wales who owns a fine stock farm in Devonshire plans to revive the Devon pack horse for use in the British army A sturdy though long extinct breed may see a return with about a hundred pure and half bred specimens remaining in the land The text references Welbh and Fullettons Druggists as a local detail.
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London
Prince of Wales
Devonshire
Devon
Europe
TO BIG FAIRS BUCKHANNON July 17 Update
A jumble of local notes from Buckhannon and nearby towns covers travel and visits. Donald Cole returns home from Philippi while Frank Bartlett was visited, and Charles Morrison and son visit Elkins. Many locals head to San Francisco and Detroit for events and purchases.
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Buckhannon
Donald Cole
Vietting
Frank Bartlett
Philippi
Poison gas used to destroy poultry in Boyertown case
Poisonous gas similar to German warfare employed by an enemy of James J Brown, poultry fancier of Boyertown, to secretly destroy thirty two registered chickens worth 150 dollars. One surviving fowl turned blue sent to state livestock board laboratory for observation.
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Reading
James J- Brown
Boyertown
State Livestock Board
Care of the Baby in Summer for Advanced Infants
Guide for feeding and meal planning for a baby between nine months and two years, detailing when to introduce undiluted cow milk, cereals, fruit juice, and meats, with sample meals and simple cooking directions for staples. Emphasizes avoiding fried foods, pastries, and sweets, and references official guidance from the Children's Bureau on infant care.
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Yar Fonz
Ciildren’s Bureau of the
Dometniane of Labor
Washington, D.C
Employers May Carry Their Own Workmen's Insurance
In Ohio a debate on whether employers may secure private workers compensation coverage has found a solution in West Virginia. An employer may insure privately if compliant with the compensation law, posting a bond, paying equivalent insurance costs, reporting accidents, and accepting the commissioner's determinations on benefits. The employer then pays insurance on the commissioner's order, avoiding state fund premia and limiting court liability, while contributing to fund administration.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Workman’s Compensation Department
Child Found Safe After Abduction Near Martin's Hill
In BaSTON Pennsylvania on July 1, authorities traced a kidnapping report to a berry-picking area near Martin's. They located Binchina Lucresis, the 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Laucresta, in a hole formed by debris. The baby appeared placed there to perish but rescue followed an investigation by local villagers and officials.
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Baston
Charles Abel
Frank Pystt
Phillipsburg
Martin's
Binchina Lucresis
Antonio Laucresta
Danes Stay at Home Emigration Shifts Noted
Copenhagen July 17 report shows 2600 more Danes remained home in 1914 than in 1818. In total 6,208 left and 9,123 went to the United States.
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Copenhagen
Wi States
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New Jersey
Levy Shinn
West Fork River
John Wood
Levyt
Clement
Jonathan
Levy
Iun
Middle Creek
Cvho
Aca Shinn
Aza
Levi Shinn
Monon-galtela Rier
Harrison
John Righter
Davis Wamsley
Samuel Shitin
John D. Taicas
Benjamin Wood
Joseph Wilson
Jeremiah Rohy
Boy
Judge Dayton
Henry D. Hatfield
A. B. White
J. S. Durst
John C. Bound
T. C. Sullivan
Manufacturers, Light & Heat Company
S. G. Smith
Wheeling
Houston G. Young
Charleston
A. B.moore
New Martinsville
Albert Snedeker
EB. B. Carskadon
Fairmont
Frank P. Swan
Huntington
John McKensie
Davis and Elkins College
Lera Greynolds
Focal
George Greynolds
Beverly
John C. Bond
Dry Fork
Sharleston
BP. Tenney
Hester Davis
Anna Elizabeth Durrett
Relington
Laf O. Bandolin Durrett
Puneral
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Belington
Jullis Tearne
Euests
Ralph Cramwell
Patrick Gillooly
Connor
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Hétey
Newton
Jared Ta Wamater
Neriguely
Tin Soldier
Tate Homes
The
Sunday Telegram
Egypt
Wales
Welbh & Fullettons
Upshur
Frisco
San Diego
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Clayton
Nn Hospital
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W. B. Coedane
Hr Burg
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G. G. Arnold
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Ray
Jamie
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virgin
Flossie
Emma
Snodgrass and
Mary
Amy Hall
Sam Francisco
M_ BE. Hynes and son
Myron
H. S. Ruppert
Detroit
Studebaker
J.T. White
Bikini, Pistes
Minnie Morgan
San Francisco
Calif
Olive Heard
Clarington, O
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J. A. Rusmisel
Sutton 2
J. Philip Clifford
Alice King
Nora, Heaton
Roy Reger
Charles Iton
Audra Ward
A. G. Young
O. M. Neely
Flatwoods
W. 7. Latham
Buckhannon River
Garrie Hutchinson
Lenora Watkins
Washington, D. C
Champion Shoe Repair Shop
North Second Star School
Bell
Champion Shoe Repair St
North Second St
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