Old Program Recalled and Civil War Echoes in Clarksburg
The piece recalls Northwestern Virginia Academy exercises held March 23 1948 detailing twenty six boys from Clarksburg with many later serving in the Civil War. It notes participants and their fates, mentions G D Camden Jr and J H Dent among others, and praises Rev Gordon Battelle who led the academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Fawkes
Anold
Clarksburg
Rue
Mon
the Academy
Towers
Randolph Academy
Northwestern Virginia Academy Order of Exercises
G. D. Camden, Jr
D. Bewes
Casseblanca
J. Criss
W. W. Werninger
Colonel Barre—W. Saymond
N. J. Smith
Anjerlen
J. E. Lee
Alexander
A. C. Moore
H. Fayimond
J. A. Hursey
W. P. Goff
Washington
J. ¥. Moore
LaFayette
B. Smith
Pilgrims
M. Harrison
C. Goff
A. J. Smith, Jr
A. P. Davisson
Muste
G. W. Dilworth
J. Barnes
W. M. Lewis
J. H. Dent
A. J. Smith
N. E. Worthington
W. G. Harrison
N. Lewis
F. B. Ebert
G. T. Harrison
Little Methodist Episcopal Church
Academy
Cain Street
David Hewes
Charleston
Jack Criss
Baltimore
Texas
Aaron Criss
Watts Werninger
Wirt Haymond
Luther
Jasper Y. “Moore
Nence
Henry Haymond
Wirt
John A. Hutsey
W. P. Goff, I Jr
Ohio
Far West
Smith Boys
Augustin J. Smith
Firth and
West Malin
Jack
Ben
Harrisons
Williaam A. Harrison
Pittsburg
Joshua Barnes
Mississippi
W. W. Lewis
Dod Oridge County
Hugh H. Lee
George H. Lee
Edwin S. Duncan
Virginia
Norval Lewis
Nul
Richmond
Harvey
Philadelphia
J. B. Ebert
Bailey
West
St. Louis
Nick
Illinois
Peoria
Congress
Mying
John A. Hursey
W. Va
Nicholas E. Worthington
Gordon Battell
Funeral Weekday Burials Backed by Charleston Ministers
The Ministerial Association of Charleston resolves in full that burials should, as far as practical, be held on weekdays to provide a rest day on the Sabbath. The resolution notes the Sabbath as a day of rest for people and animals and criticizes the habit of burying on the Sabbath when possible. The measure aims to lighten undertakers and their crews by aligning funeral services with weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of
Charleston
Sunday School Meet In Charleston Soon
Charleston hosts the Ohio Valley Sunday school convention in May with special trains and free lodging for delegates. Organizers from all churches plan entertainment, social events, sightseeing, and a strong program led by top instructors from across America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia High Court Affirms Multiple Appeals
Charleston Mar 12 Decisions handed down by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirm several cases including Mullins et al versus Laurel Coal and Land Company Boone county and W Van State versus Hicks et al McDowell county. The rulings cover tax sales land forfeiture and fraud cases, outlining procedures and rights of parties, with additional notes on petitions and appeals in various counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Mar
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Mullins Et al
Laurel Coal and Land Company
Boonee County
Robinson
Jarrell Vs
W. van
Hicks Et al
McDowell County
Williams
Grocers Co. Et Als
Chase Et All
Poffenbarger
Calabria
Cohen
Monongalia County
Miller
Building & Loan Association
Sohn
W. Va
Supreme Court
Garter
Boyles
Als
Mercer County
Brown
Turk
Summers
Parkersburg Mill Company
Gilmer County
Houseman
Flat Top
Insurance Agency
William James Sons Company Et Als
Farley Et Als
Summers County
Watts
Ohio Valley Electric Company
Cabell County
Humorous Note On Engagements At Hill 147
London report notes a joke about engagements named by hill numbers in official communiques. A newspaper prints verses ending with Would you have remembered Thermopylae or Pass 1332, provoking humorous commentary on modern engagement rhetoric.
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Associated
London
Hill 147
Modern William Tell Rescues Girl Married Her
In a dramatic 1913 flood rescue in Zanesville Ohio Captain Emmett Eddy of the Ohio National Guard saved Ruth Carey from the swift currents using his marksmanship then married her. Eddy, a Shreve resident and former Wooster College student, and Ruth Carey wed in Zanesville and will live in Shreve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Eddy
Zanesville
Ohio
Eddy
Migs’ Carey
Paris
Captain Eddy
Wooster College
Shreve
Auditor Darst Defends 4 Department Funds Handling
Charleston March 16 State Auditor John S Darst denies diverting state revenues to fund general government expenses. He says no money from other funds has been moved into the state fund and that two short term borrows by the board of public works were repaid from designated funds. One $100,000 loan remains unpaid, not ordered by the board to be repaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charileston
John Ss. Darst
Treasury
Darst
Board of Public Works
Board of ‘Public Works
Fox Trot Upheld by Minister
TOLEDO, 05 Mar. 13. Fox trot ting and other modern dances are proper amusement for young people, according to Rev. Allen A Stockdale, pastor of the First Congregational church. He said church members had danced when asked about dancing at the church. Argentina’s average yearly exportation of wool 18,165,000 tons. Coffee derives its name from Kaffa, a district south of Abyssinia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Itd
Allen A’ Stockdale
First Congregational
Stockdale
Argentina
Icebergs Sink Mines in Gulf of Bothnia
Associated Press reports from London on March 13 say bergs exploded a number of mines in the Gulf of Bothnia. Swedish vessels have brought the mines to full exposure, making Baltic and North Sea navigation perilous. Scandinavian naval authorities patrol trade routes for floating dangers that have drifted as far north as Skagerack and the mouth of Christiania Fjord.
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Associated Press
London
Gulf
Bothnia
Fjull
Baltic
North
Skagerack
Christiania Fjord
Fattening Livestock in Groups versus Solo Rearing
Oxen and sheep are believed to fatten better in company than when kept alone, suggesting social feeding and communal grazing improve weight gain and overall condition. The note highlights animal husbandry observations on herd effects and management practices.
Horrible Scenes After War In Wake Of Destruction
AP correspondents describe the village ruins after war. Destruction fills homes with a carbonized body, toppled furniture, and strewn child toys. A cradle, baby items, and portraits lie amid debris as a cat and a fox terrier roam the rubble.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mar
Rene Genton
West Virginia proposed buildings and costs
The Construction Record lists projects in West Virginia with firm names, locations, and estimated costs. Parkerburg H H Vaughtise Co to build a two story brick steel terra cotta bank and office for Setona National Bank at 346 Madison Ave New York City costing 50600. Huntington Wison eamery Co plans three story brick building 120 by 780 feet with plans by C K Cooley Co. Country building Pittsburg. Non specified bid date April 15. Harry M Price plans two two story brick duplex houses on Forest avenue at 4700 each. Moundsville Thomas Shimp plans two story brick warehouse 58 by 95 feet for A J Jones costing 6500. Logan E R Rinkebias plans for one story stone Catholic church costing 20000.
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Pittsburg
West Virgana
Parkersburg
H. H. Vaughtise Company
Madison Avenue
New York City
Setona National Bank
Huntington
Wison #eamery Company
C. K. Cooley Company
Country
Harry M. Price
Forest Avenue
Moundsville
Thomas Shimp
A. J. Jones
Logan
E. R. Rinke
Germans Fire 26 Million Bullets Daily, War Copper Loss Est.
London dispatch notes a copper expert estimates Germans fire about 26 million shots daily, citing a 750 mile firing line and 1.3 million troops. Brass waste from rifle cartridges could reach 305 tons daily, not counting machine guns. Also mentions Asa Goodwin of Alabama, said to be oldest man in state, dying on his 108th birthday eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corce
Unaence
Associated Press
London
Times
Germany
Bessemier
Asa
Goodwin
Alabama
Penumonia
Georgia
Millionaire Dan Tenney Remains Madison Pioneer and Benefactor
Madison on Mar 13. D K Tenney an early Madison settler and former mayor has died at 80 after pneumonia. He left a fortune of several millions including 2,500,000 in Madison real estate. He helped establish public parks and was famed for thrift and land gifts. His rule: save 25 percent, live on 75, invest wisely, and avoid poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
D. K. Tenney
State University
Dan Tenney
Kostow
Thornton man uses pawpaw bark plow lines
D B Johnson, a Beatrice resident near Thornton Kentucky, is described as a wealthy farmer with a half million net worth. He buries aged goods on his farm rather than discard them and uses pawpaw bark as plow lines. He is well educated and multilingual, though claims to feel spry as he did at twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton, Ky
Beatrice
D. B. Johnson
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A. T. Arnold
State Association
Arnold
Eastern
Panhandle
Om Elkins
Coa
Coke
Charleson
Wheeling
Ohio River
Baltimore and Ohio
vAtin
Young Meén
America
Sone
E. O. Excel
Chicago
Alvin Roper
Winona Lake
Nannieé Lee Frayser
Louisville
Anna Blanch Binford
John I. Alexander
M. A.henline
Dayton
St- XV
Hannon
Delaware
Belgian Red Cross
Mile
Jeanne Perichon
Mule
Albert
Mlle
Perichon
Red Cross
William Tell
Kaffa
East Africa
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Brown's Market
Bell
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