Grafton to Re pave Streets and Boost Rail Traffic
June 19 Grafton reports contracts for Latrobe Street regrading and brick paving with concrete base, signaling broader repaving in the business district. Rail traffic is rising as Baltimore and Ohio shifts motive power to Grafton, boosting local jobs. A hurricane aftermath damaged property, injuring one. Local court cases and bids for a reinforced concrete bridge over Tigarts River are noted, with forecasts around 50,000 dollars.
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Grafton
Latrobe Street
Railrad
Baltimorelant Ghio Rairoad
Grili
Eibe
Baltimorelang Ohio
Ridge Witch
Tartar County
Tigarts Valier
Latrobe
Ttj
Glassworkers review window glass industry activity
A June 19 report from Pittsburgh outlines movements across the window glass sector. Wightman Co-Operative Glass plans a July 6 charter filing after leasing the Port Allegany plant, while Branch 75 in Port Allegany forms. Jos Meenan’s upcoming wedding to Catherine Josephine Texas is noted. Prices are guaranteed by American Window Glass, and plant operations shift amid closures, resumptions, and relocations across Olean, Shinglehouse, Glenshaw, Jeannette, and other locations as firms address stock, soda ash, and labor concerns.
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Pittsburg
Wightman Co-Operative Glass’ Company
Port Alleghany
Port Allegany
Jos
Meenan
Lakewood
Catherine Josephine Texas
American Window Glass Company
Columbus
D_ Cunningham Glass Company
Empire (Glass
Shighhouse
Glenshaw Glass Company
Wittmer
Swedesboro
Rochester
Wheeling
Puritan Glass Company
Shinglehouse, Pa
V_ and
S- Bottle Company
Roulette
Columbus’ Glass
Dancas_ter
Hocking Glass Company
Lancaster
Lancaster Glass
Haskins Glass Company
Martins Ferry
Cumberland Glass Company
Bridgeton
N. J
Hasc
Parker Glass Company
Bridgedon
B. J
Jonas
Homze Window Glass Company
Point Marton
James
Eldred_ Pt
Many New West Virginia Buildings Rise in State
Construction Record lists numerous proposed structures across West Virginia towns. Projects include two story brick and hollow tile schools and churches, store and theater buildings, apartments, residence additions, and a county infirmary with costs ranging from 3 000 to 100 000 dollars. Bids and architect selections are noted for Morgantown Charleston Wheeling Parkersburg and other locations with deadlines in June and July.
Tombstone Erected For Man Much Alive in Hazelton
Hazleton Pa July 79 though fragment notes a tombstone erector mistaken for a deceased man. Authorities investigate misread marker and potential cemetery error.
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Tombstone
Hazelton, Pa
Excitement in Saime 29 Excite Wail Wir 2 Germany
A fragmentary report notes excitement around Saime 29 amid tensions with Germany. Details are unclear, but observers describe heightened activity and public interest as the situation develops.
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Saime
Excite
Natizejot
Germany
Local builders bid on brick ice cream plant and houses
Kanawha Velvet Ice Cream Company will soon seek bids to erect a two story brick ice cream plant on Virginia Street with an estimated cost. J K Davison plans a 2912 story residence on Lee Street with private plans. Work expected to start July 1 and subcontracts placed by Davison. Hendricks awarded a two story brick and hollow tile church on Tennessee Street for United Brethren at about $20,000. Welch and Wysone noted for a project at Princeton. Robert L Hudson to build a two story and basement brick and stone building at $15,000. Security Cement Company of Hagerstown ready to sub bid on a two and one story concrete block residence at $3,000. Architects Mack and Kouniz listed.
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Stewarts Station
A. R. Freed
Leachtown
G. W. Brethauer
Spenter
Board of Education
Huntington
James P_ Sweeney
Thirteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Charleston
HAA Walker
Delaware Avenue
Saerament
Washington Street
W_C Warner Itc
American Steam
Secst
WAH Teks
Fuse
Kanawha Velvet Ice Cream Company
Virginia Street
J. Ki Davidson
Lee Stres
Lee Street
J. K Davison
B. Hendricks
Tennessee
United Brethren
H. Rus Warne
Welch
A- E_.Wysone
Princeton
B- Lucas
Temple rumors and ants disrupt Zenkoji in Japan
In Japan, reports describe ants causing havoc at Zenkoji Temple while a distant center of piracy and gas issues draw attention. The fragmentary item mentions Washington Lane and a garbled center, offering little verifiable detail.
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Washington Lane
Xgasno
Japan
Ministerial Institute Session Report Highlights Local Clergy
Local ministerial institute sessions feature Bishop W M Weely Rev J E Foster and District Superintendent F C Rodebaush. The event includes remarks on Bible study, rural Sunday School work, and district religious activities with community leaders visiting nearby towns and attending associated meetings.
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Gram
W. M. Weely
J. E. Foster
F.C. Rodebaush
Revered church figures and services noted at Troy visit
The Rev E J Wootter and wife visit their old homes in Troy as a church community in the northwest plans a continued service. Despite illness, the Reverend Mr Woofferds shows health improvement and the Baptist church under Stone Seying maintains strong pastoral labors.
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Calory
Rubsash
Zove
E.J. Wootter
Troy
Wesl
Woofferds
Christian
Baptist Church
Iristian
S.A. Westorn
Jesse
Morgansville
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Thomas Nime
Rowlesburg
Baltimore
Ohio Railroad
Kingwood
C_ if
Hunst
John Watson
Pruntytown
Kunst Searchem
Maria Cavens
Gfrs
John F. Cavens
Opty
St Augustine Parochial Schools
Post
Life Department
Hiram
Shaffer
Charles ‘Hunt
Harcy
G. E. Winsboro
Goltake Clarce
Thornton Fire Rick Company
Thornton
JS. DeoCann
Daman
Barbour County
Jamer John Tacr
Elkins
Glassworer
Seiets
New York
Main St
Gratton
Mary Vance Petter
2Saso Junction
Lester Jeter
Gratton High School
West Virginia
Burkhanas
United Breth—ren
Meades
Morgantown
West Virginia University
H_ Rus _ Warne
Charlestonburg
J. W. Woltz
Waynesboro
Muax
Petersburg
W. S. Platter
Kearneysstreet
N. E
Washington, D.C
iSouthern
Leo Morris
Martins “Ferry
Pleasant Valley
Thomas Green
Bartins Ferry
Woodsdale
Edward Franzhelm
Schmulbach
Jebbis Saylor Company
Twenty-fourth Street
Moundsville
St France Xaviers
Jefferson and
Seventh Streets
W. A.thomas
Park Building
Thomas Shimp
Jefferson Street
A. Elder
Alfred Parker
Union Bank
Everett Koontz
State Board of Control
Elm Grove
Ohio County
Nelso G. Birdwell
Union Trust Building
Camden Addition
Busineer RR Cutler has_beem
Sinzie
Marietta
Belpre
Reiding
Warners
Wall
Tabor
Hoosier
Simmer
the Home Furnishing CO
Main Street
SNTS
Ministerial Institute
United Brethren Church
Salem
Deay
Webster Springs
Ten Blule
Robinson
Ravens
Indaw
Wright
Carpenter
Bristol
District Press
Bresom County
Loyd C- Reeder
Nacional
Ministerial Institute of United Brethren
Snimmston
Bere the Pest
Tin
Clara Hamilton
Charles— Peres
Wisconsin
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