Miles End and the Jackson mills at Elk Creek
The 1814 act named Miles End as a town at John G. Jackson’s factory on Elk Creek near Murphy's Run, with trustees appointed. Jackson built a five foot dam, multiple mills, and planned more machinery, while a long millrace and a three story mill house emerged. later attempts to divert Buckhannon River power were discussed and the town faded.
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John G. Jackson
Pik
Murphy's Run
Industrial
Clarksburg
John G. Jackon
Harrison
Miles
Stephen Dix
Isaac Goplin
John Sleeth
Thomas Lynnet
William Gillas
Samuel E. Davisson
Oliver Phelps
Elk @meek
Starrison
Yee
Miles End
Oie
Made
Hugill
Elk Creek
David Davisson
John Hite
James Nutter
Stephen Dicks
Jackson St
Buckhannep
Man in Humboldt County Delivers First War News
Eureka July 24 A local real estate man C E Gill reports meeting Angus Clafson a recluse from southern Humboldt County who had not heard about the European war for months until a recent mountain trip brought him the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
Ehumboldt
C. E. Gill
Angus Clafson
Humboldt County
Gill
Clafson
Weather proverbs and forecasts asked by city and country dwellers
The article argues weather proverbs from farmers and prophets, while often mocked, have measurable accuracy. Government-approved proverbs align with meteorology, such as frost year equals fruit year and red sunsets signaling rain. It cites biblical and Shakespearean lines, moon and star observations, and cloud patterns as practical indicators for local weather predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Washington
Angels of Science
Ain
Matthew
Christ
Ted
Shakespeare
Worman Dragged To Death Near LaConing Maryland
Mrs. Strickland wife of Jacob Strickland a farmer was dragged to death when a horse frightened by a cow bolted. The accident occurred about a mile from home as she and daughter Helen rode in a buggy. She died at home from severe injuries after medical aid arrived. She leaves two sons and two daughters.
A Bargain In Broaddus Addition
One of the best built houses in Broaddus Addition. Lot 40 by 120 feet. Come and view this property and you will be pleased with it and the price quoted.
Hartland Milford Road Ten-Room House for Sale
On paved Hartland Milford Road is a ten room frame house with slate roof finished in oak, cellar on three 50 by 175 foot lots with an everlasting spring on one lot. Priced at 4750 dollars with options of half cash or trade for a farm of equal value or payment over one to three years.
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Hartland
Milford Road
Truck Farm Near Anier ton Store Seeks Sale
One mile from Anier ton store, ten acres with fruit including grapes cherries apples and berries. A four room cottage on site. Price 2200 with one third cash and balance in one and two years. Also vacant lots for sale on Point Comfort Pike Street, Stealey Avenue, and New Fair Grounds Addition with pricing per lot.
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Anierton Store
Point Comfort
Pike Street
Stealey Avenue
Stealey Addition
Eight room street house with all modern improvements
Good eight room house on Church Street with modern updates. Price is right and the ad suggests interest if you view the home.
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Church Street
Vacant Lots 721 and 722 Listed at $400 Each
Two 30 by 120 foot lots in Farr addition are offered at 400 dollars each. The seller notes the lots are among the best in the addition and invites inspection to verify quality.
Police Dog Franz Targets Publicity Backlash
Detroit July 24 Patrolman Thomas Harper trains Franz the 3500 crime hound to hunt crime but faces complaints after an email reporter chronicled Bom, the aging favorite, leaping on Franz and smiting him.
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Detroit
Mich
Thomas Harper
Franz
Bom
Central Precinct
Franz the fighting dog stirs editor and public ire
A tale of Franz the police dog angering editor Mr Harper and citizens. A story about Franz being poked by an old dog sparks claims press overreach, with Harper vowing muzzles, while Bum–Franz rivalries and benched respect ripple through downtown parks. Australia’s population and U S policewomen’s group close the item.
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Franz
Harper
Bum
Mr. Harper
Officer Harper
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Fletchers
Spencer
W. Pike
Frederic J. Haskin
Provsib
Uncle Sam
Worman
Broaddus
Truck Farm
New Farr. Grounds
The
Willison
Gof
West Virginia
West Virginia Bank
Waldo Ed Glaresburg
George Duncan
J. A. Farlang
LD. Griffin
Asst
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co
West
Bell
Australia
United States
Merchants National
Clarksburg Trust CO
W. VA
3Rd and Pike
Sts
Postoffice
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